Custom made minimalistic VW T3 camper van tour

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Custom made minimalistic VW T3 camper van tour

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4 жыл бұрын

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Young couple builds a custom made VW T3 camper van. Unique, one of a kind project showing a Scandinavian, minimalistic interior and a brand new exterior. The van powered through 8000 km while crossing Europe on an incredible journey. This build took several months and presented a lot of challenges. See the progress on the episodes uploaded on this channel!
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@broness1485 4 жыл бұрын

Finally!!! Been waiting so long for this van tour. Norris is looking good. Really great work you guys, excited for your upcoming adventures!

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, great to hear😊 Norris did well as we powered through 8 countries. Got so much great footage so I hope to get these episode released sooner rather than later!

@hennessy4666 3 жыл бұрын

my grandpa used to say........dont do like me and regret things that i didnt do ..... live your life exactly as u like doing precisely what u want when u want........next year i will start a full summer roadtrip.....best regards!

@SimonBraeck 3 жыл бұрын

Grandpa sounds like a wise man! Best of luck😊 Thanks for watching🙌🏼

@pantologist2216 3 жыл бұрын

First thing i noticed was how beautifull the while upholstery of your van was!!!

@SimonBraeck 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We've done it ourselves, except the front seats, which we left to the pros :)

@jimmys6502 4 жыл бұрын

Recently got a VW T25 campervan and I actually love it like a member of the family. Registered 1988 and you can feel the memories oozing from it!!! Love the work you have done guys ✌✌✌✌🏖

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! It’s a true icon and we got so many good reactions from people we met on the road. It seems to bring happiness to the people around us! Thank you so much😊😊

@anjaliparanjape9582 3 жыл бұрын

The transformation of VW Norris is cleverly done.. I like it 👍

@SimonBraeck 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you😊👏🏼

@per-erlingroness5447 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing this thrilling road movie. Can't get enough of these campervan builds, only missing my latte;) excited to see where the journey goes next!

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! New video will be up shortly, first from the Europe road trip😎

@chinseng85 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations. Finally you've finished building the camper van. Looking forward to more travel videos with you camper van.

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! A lot of work went into it. So fun taking it for a long drive. More videos soon :)

@tonvanderreijken4380 2 жыл бұрын

wonderful video and built with great enthousiasme !!! take care and good luck on the road. Ton (Netherlands and Belgium)

@liveaidradio6905 4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations guys, we also have a beautiful T3 and your videos are a source of inspiration. Greetings from Rome, Giorgio and Tania

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Wonderful, great vans. Enjoy!

@carlaifera5254 4 жыл бұрын

......beautiful build.......very nicely done..........would have kept 'downstairs' bed option for times of storms or just to stay up and talk and drink coffee/cocoa .........beautiful views of the mountains..........✨

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, we’re happy we have both options available for the bed.

@TripciakCrew 4 жыл бұрын

Really good solutions and ideas! :) We crossed Europe 2 years ago by our T3 and after few months in a van we want to rebulid our interior to make it more handy and comfortable. You give me a lot of inspirations and solutions! Thanks for this movie :)

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks! Yeah, these vans are quite easy to work with. And it’s a lot of fun customizing it to your own needs. Thanks for watching - good luck with your project!

@agnethelinnerud8189 4 жыл бұрын

You forgot to show how the sleeping Area looks when you set it up. Love your content!

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

You’re right, my bad! It might be featured in some of the other van videos, can’t remember... Thank you!😊😊

@dc3763 4 жыл бұрын

Love the van, but i didn't expect to like her sweater so much :D

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!😊 It’s a classic!

@danwhiteman2529 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome build guys! Big thumbs up! Happy Trails!

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!🙌🏼😊

@iangrimshaw1 3 жыл бұрын

You made a very good job of it. I'm not a fan of people making everything out of thick planks of wood so your Scandinavian minimalist style is spot on. We've had our T3 (T25 in Britain) for nearly fifteen years now so could I make a couple of suggestions? I'm guessing the starter battery is under one of the front seats? Well we put our leisure battery under the other seat. Then you might have space for a spare gas cylinder for when one cylinder runs out and you are really in the middle of nowhere! We use a chemical toilet and put it in a pop up toilet tent outside. Again, good job and some great places you've been to so far.

@Andrethebum 10 күн бұрын

You guys did a nice job

@JosephPuplava 4 жыл бұрын

I love everything you have in there. The design is so clever and well-thought-out. Well done.

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! It took a lot of effort but I think it’s worth it in the end.

@alex_cjjf7287 4 жыл бұрын

Your German in the end is perfect 👌🏻 such a nice conversion. Looks awesome. Looking forward to hear from you guys. Can't wait for the next videos. Take care and travel safe

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, well, I don’t know about that! I would really like to learn the language though, it’s not too far from Norwegian actually. Thanks! New videos dropping soon☺️

@florianzbinden 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the coolest vans i've ever seen. GReetings from Switzerland :)

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks a lot! Worth all the hard work in the end😊

@berndmauritz3808 2 жыл бұрын

Hey....You both did a great job.

@dos-punks 4 жыл бұрын

Wow this was great videography! :) Love the van build guys.

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much :) We are pleased with the outcome!

@GermanKorb 4 жыл бұрын

The van turned out great! I was waiting to see the final result. Boy, that was lots of work done to this van inside out. Very clever minilastic ideas. You even have a closet! Can't wait to see your first adventure. When will you go on a road trip?

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate :) It sure was a lot of effort put into the build. Pretty good result though, especially as first time builders haha. We’ve actually been one month going through Europe. I lost all the footage, but luckily it’s recovered now and I can start editing the episodes!

@GermanKorb 4 жыл бұрын

@@SimonBraeck yeah I watched your previous video and found my answer there. Good thing you got the footage back. Cant wait to see your trips :)

@ruyutransport2298 4 жыл бұрын

A friend is having a build now, swapping the old 1,6 TD with a newer 1,9 TD, he is planning on the Reimo roof also, I really like your build

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, sounds like a real challenge! I’m sure it will turn out really good, wouldn’t mind a bigger engine in this van😂 Thank you!

@classiccarguy4689 4 жыл бұрын

Great conversion. Enjoy your journey!If you want a dependable Vanagon trash the vw engine and put in a subaru engine!Best upgrade ever if you have the funds!!

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

That would be great, haven’t heard what the price would be, but I guess it’s really expensive here in Norway!

@skanderbenahmed4834 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job with the interior, especially the leather straps on the curtain and the old map.

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It’s all in the small details :)

@RicardoRoams 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic build! Enjoy!

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s so much fun already:)

@adriantudhope 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work on that Riviera

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks🙌🏼

@alanbstard4 Жыл бұрын

this is really well done Good work

@laurencerenard8841 4 жыл бұрын

The conversion is awesome! Your videos are super inspiring! Your van looks amazing!

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Lovely feedback, I appreciate it😊

@Energiehalrotterdam 3 жыл бұрын

I like de vw bus👌🤩

@SimonBraeck 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@logieb12 4 жыл бұрын

I am in love with your van build this is my goal van build

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, that’s so nice of you! Thanks😀

@brianmccullough8673 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on such a beautiful take on a wonderful type 25 VW camper - colour scheme inside and out add to the big bright interior .detail looks amazing, wishing you many adventures ☮️

@TheKinlock 4 жыл бұрын

Well done, looks beautiful, many happy travels

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you😊

@chooterwanted 4 жыл бұрын

Big up 💪 it was one of my dreams to have the same One day i will realise my dream ♥

@liambyrne591 4 жыл бұрын

The bed should be the business end of the bed ha ha

@komsike 4 жыл бұрын

beautiful van , good job indeed , happy travel..............

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much😊

@nitanice Жыл бұрын

sweet build. and oh, my gosh, the jaw-dropping views!

@chrisnhely1 4 жыл бұрын

im doing a van into a camper, this has been really inspiring and helpful

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a great compliment! Thank you and good luck on your project😀

@suasorulmaz7063 Жыл бұрын

You are great, enjoy your car.

@carlosbastidas8551 4 жыл бұрын

Great build guys Happy adventures. Hopefully will soon find a van to do something similar.

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carlos :) Go for it, it sure is fun!

@jamesavickers5961 4 жыл бұрын

It’s great..good description..nice to see a European van build well done grazie ciao

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@barbjoz63 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!!

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you😊😊

@pennyarts886 3 жыл бұрын

Its cool and modern. I love your DIY campervan interior design. 😍😍Thumbs up👍

@stephenrogers9664 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful guys. I love it well done

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stephen😃

@juniper617 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great. My brother used to have a Bus back in the early 80’s (it was old then lol). It never looked as nice as yours; you’ve done a really good job with it. My brother loved his, but you do have to be prepared to rebuild your engine on the side of the road at unexpected times. At least it’s a simple engine. 🙂

@Italjohn 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent buildt 😃

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Tusen takk😃😃

@bourdon845 2 жыл бұрын

Joli !!!

@007dervish 3 жыл бұрын

Came across your videos the other day and became very intrigued. Have watched several now and have thoroughly enjoyed watching your adventures. Wonderful stuff. Keep up the good work and wishing you all the very best i n your travels. Regards and thanks....Douglas.

@anjaliparanjape9582 3 жыл бұрын

Simon liked your VWagon's Interiors.. ! Please cover the Wiring in the back of your Van because the Hanging might create a Problem.. ! All the Best for Your Coming Tour's.. !👍

@SimonBraeck 3 жыл бұрын

It’s all taken care of. Thanks!

@Meastro_Max2005 2 жыл бұрын

Finaly i hafe time tho relax thanks for making this video,s😜

@mrnoodlelai 4 жыл бұрын

T1 & T2 is my dream van. But dont think I could ever afford. I am hoping to find a T3 before the price go sky rocket.

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

The good thing about the T3 is that it is easily modified and parts are still easy to obtain because of all the niche online stores. Go for it! :)

@janbrml368 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing work! Thanks for the inspiration!!

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate!🙌🏼😃

@sayy3000 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Van and very nice Video :)

@WoznyVanlife 4 жыл бұрын

Great conversion! Greetings from Poland! 😁

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!😃

@jakubpa8368 4 жыл бұрын

Great car!

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers😃

@romanvass1950 4 жыл бұрын

It’s really wonderful. Wish u all the best! From Russia with love

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!🤗😊

@edinburghtumuran916 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. We have our VW Camper too.

@lanrenault2876 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. Looks great , enjoy ,

@mondiALminmal 4 жыл бұрын

great build! that was worth those 2 years...one of the coolest vans I've seen yet

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Really glad you like it😍

@JackAcid 4 жыл бұрын

I think it's fabulous! I have a lovely T25 getting a new paint job, as I type. She's been in the garage for 4 months due to this virus madness. She should be back with me any day...!

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! I want to get ours painted properly too. Just need to save up some money, so freaking expensive in Norway😄

@derekpercy7787 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@VwRosstorations 4 жыл бұрын

Nice bus, good job...

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@matsles6935 4 жыл бұрын

beautiful

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@craigdevlin2078 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@SimonBraeck 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We are happy with the van, still :)

@raychambers3646 4 жыл бұрын

I would not have installed cooker/sink combo have one in my van takes up to much worktop ,if I could have got one from my old t2 far superior and with grill! Nice build though.

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I guess it’s up to what needs you have. We are foodies so we prioritized a good cooker/sink. Thank you!

@TheOneG36 4 жыл бұрын

funny the words you did not have sounded german to me (Licht and Lederband) :P

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it’s quite similar😊

@hassanmarso 3 жыл бұрын

Cool! I have the same with the saome color.( t3 model 1990) If you visit Morocco you are welecome in my summer house🌹

@discoveringlockenest8420 4 жыл бұрын

First time seeing you folks! Very nice van and very simple but functional design. Is it hard to get into the upper loft bed? I love and always have loved that vw camper van! Look forward to following your adventures!

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Cheers!😊 It’s definitely something to get used to, but the table top can deal with us stepping on it as we go up. And as you might have seen, we can flip the last part after we are «upstairs». But the good thing is that we can leave our stuff in the back and have a tidy sofa to enjoy breakfast in the next morning!

@columstack2839 4 жыл бұрын

You made a beautifull T3 , really a great makeover guys! This project of buying a T3 van and go on tour is something I am dreaming of every day, just don't have the money yet. I am wondering what your total cost to the van has been?

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Hey, thank you! Sounds just like us a few months back😂 I don’t have a precise figure since we didn’t have much tools when we started and needed to buy a lot. But the van cost about $5500 and the build atleast $6000... And we even painted it ourself wich saved us many $...

@user-ic4hz3bw7h 4 жыл бұрын

Hello! Everything is done independently. Cool) Congratulations on the completion of construction and the beginning of travel. Norris - what's your van name?

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you. It sure is nice taking the van on the road and seeing it perform the way we wanted it to. It’s called Truck Norris, haha ;)

@ennius73 4 жыл бұрын

bello

@joecloonan3218 4 жыл бұрын

you guys should glue a rope from the fridge to the back of the door so it allways pulls back

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

yeah we tried to figure out a smooth solution for that, but have yet to find one that we like. this might be an idea to explore, thanks

@goofballgarage 4 жыл бұрын

Planning on doing a simular tour in my T2 next year ... So i am looking forward to your videos and if any tip/trick on route planning i would like to hear them ;-) Regards Peter from DK

@PeterFlamisch 4 жыл бұрын

Hi guys! Congrats for your video and your super cool van. Could you drop some info about your headlights? It looks LED. Any info about that?

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Peter :) Thank you! It’s LED lights. Got them from Gowesty.com. I have more information on them in the previous build episode where you also can see before/after result

@shootmecoco8388 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there , amazing conversion ...better than the original westfalia , where did you buy the roof folding tent ?

@SimonBraeck 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! A lot of love went into this conversion. The tent came with the van, really unique I guess!

@lukescott5064 4 жыл бұрын

Hi guys, did you put new windows in or are they original? Look really good and bigger than the ones in our T3!

@SimonBraeck 4 жыл бұрын

Hi! We have installed new windows. The old plastic ones were scratched and worn, so we decided to go for these instead😊