Finishing My Budget Van Build For Winter | Father And Son Camper Build
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8 ай бұрынMERRY CHRISTMAS! Join me this week as me and my dad fix my broken van and finally finish my budget camper van build on my Renault Trafic 👍. Stick around until the end to find out whats coming on the channel in 2024! #vanlife #campervan #vanbuild #camping #camper
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@BrendanExplores 8 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas everyone 🎄and I hope you all have a brilliant new year as well 😁. Thank you for all your continued support and I look forward to taking you on many more adventures in 2024 🙂
@philipwalton4877 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for all your videos mate. Have a lovely xmas and all the best for the new year pal.
@BrendanExplores 8 ай бұрын
@@philipwalton4877 ahh thanks buddy, appreciate it 😁
@leebilbie2800 8 ай бұрын
Happy Christmas guys
@BrendanExplores 8 ай бұрын
@@leebilbie2800 and to you mate 🙂😁
@heatherwalters8701 7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Always Love seeing Dad !❤❤
@viv-i-vangoesforth 7 ай бұрын
silicone spray on the rubbers stops them sticking in winter, Brendan. And Brendan, you know as well as all of us vanners, a van is NEVER finished. We love the videos because you are you. No pretense, no false character. Just as the title of the channel says "Brendan explores" good idea on the family channel. I'll deffo follow. Have a great chrimbo and new year. All the best to you and family. Much respect- Kenny
@sandycummings7972 7 ай бұрын
Your Dad is great,he should have his own show xxx
@alexisparker139 7 ай бұрын
Your dad is fab too. Great videos Brendan
@df9177 7 ай бұрын
Timber slats for the cladding. Just search 'wood slat paneling' to see what it looks like. Easy enough to do yourself by buying lengths of thin stripwood (around 20mm x 4mm thick) from the big diy shops and gluing and pinning to the ply. Paint the existing ply black as makes the slats stand out more and butt the first slat up to the step to hide the gap and work outwards from there to the edges, On the front where you've got the wonky cut around the door and the shape of the door to follow, put the slats at 45deg angle as it willl be easier to follow the profile of the door as you've only got the narrow end of the slats to cut to follow the profile. Aluminium angled profile to the edge to finish and protect it.
@alkings8458 7 ай бұрын
Bed cover solution: we used duvet covers, we folded under then sewed but you could also use medium size safety pins.
@heatherpalmer 7 ай бұрын
Aww thanks for all the fun and entertainment wishing you a happy Christmas and brilliant new year 😘 xx
@homer1033 7 ай бұрын
Get your cloth that you want to cover the foam in, cover the foam then envelope fold the corners then tuck underneath and get a strong staple gun and staple cloth underneath. You can use a spray carpet glue to add extra strength if needed. That's how i've done mine...I need someone to buy or donate me a power supply Great video buddy..... Happy Christmas to you and the family P.S I used White uPVC Cladding from a roofing suppliers and did my ceiling you can use it for on the cupboard and its easy to wipe clean, if your ever near Cardiff i have a few pieces left over.
@du7ch384 8 ай бұрын
Frozen doors used to drive me nuts, clean the door seals with wd40. stops them from freezing and sticking.
@BrendanExplores 8 ай бұрын
Ahhh nice one mate 🙂 appreciate the tip 👍 I've got loads of wd40 left over
@LG-cz6ls 6 ай бұрын
@@BrendanExplores Silicone spray tends to last a tad longer. Spray around the seals and wipe with a microfibre cloth all around. JD.
@familyadventures86 7 ай бұрын
Stick on tiles for your cabinet, be easy to wipe down too. Merry Christmas 🎄
@chrish3305 7 ай бұрын
Cushions - pay someone! Great vid, great year. Keep ‘em coming! Cheers🍻
@rpcamera 8 ай бұрын
Finish the sides of with some work top vinyl or Self Adhesive Wall Tile, B&M store have the tiles, B&Q sell the worktop vinyl.
@BrendanExplores 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the advice mate 🙂 the vinyl is the adhesive roll is that right?
@paulg9443 7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas and all the best for 2024🎉
@wilburytwist6683 8 ай бұрын
I would be tempted to take the foam and chosen fabric to a local amateur seamstress, often found on Facebook. Get a zip or buttons fitted to it, so its removable and washable. It won't be as much as you fear. Merry Christmas. 🥳
@BrendanExplores 8 ай бұрын
That's not a bad idea you know 👍 something easy to remove and clean would be greay
@Outagainadventuring 7 ай бұрын
Another great vid! Some sticky back plastic vinyl wrap like you used on car camper table would make the ply wipeable and comes in loads of colour’s. As for your foam I’ve used teddy fleece single fitted sheets to cover my foam as it stretch’s nicely . Have a great Christmas with the family
@OutAndAbout-UK 7 ай бұрын
Hi mate v joint tongue and groove cladding would look great on there 👌not too pricey and easy to fit as you do it 1 piece at a time. I agree 100% about van prices! All a bit silly at the moment, I too am on the look out for a bigger van. Have a great Christmas pal and thanks for the entertainment 👏👏
@The_Retro_Experience 7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas Brendan. Always look forward to watching your videos. Good wishes to you and your family and I hope you all have a wonderful 2024
@CFCMikeStewart 7 ай бұрын
Really looking forward for next year, cant wait for all your new videos. You have a nice time with family in new year :)
@daihatsudave6332 8 ай бұрын
#1 yay !!. Great vid to finish off the year . You will never stop mking changes.
@BrendanExplores 8 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy 😁👍
@t4vwales755 8 ай бұрын
Love your content. First channel, I check whenever I go onto KZfaq. Really relatable, down to earth genuine guy. Keep being you, mate. Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
@paulwilliams8725 8 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
@BrendanExplores 8 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas Paul 😁👍
@waynebull2111 7 ай бұрын
All the best Brendan. Look forward to seeing your videos next year 👍
@Pootz1000 7 ай бұрын
Use heavy duty self adhesive velcro for covering your foam. Glue the velcro where normally youd sew. Merry Christmas to you and yours
@richardgriffin5466 7 ай бұрын
Thank you for showing me around Britain keep the good work up
@kenworthing472 7 ай бұрын
Happy Christmas and a Fantastic New Year to you, Brendan 👍🎅👍
@dazad1972 8 ай бұрын
Merry christmas, Old school trick for door seal is rub some liquid gelatin all over the seals works a treat.
@BrendanExplores 8 ай бұрын
Ahhh never thought of that 👍 thanks for the tip 🙂
@dazad1972 8 ай бұрын
P.s. caravan wall covering would work well there its tough and washable but not exactly cheap. And for the trim edging have a look in the metal sections box in places like wicks and b and q.
@juliebrown2689 7 ай бұрын
We use duvet covers on air beds and sims when we are camping Happy Christmas
@purescam 7 ай бұрын
for the Rough edges of the wood, I'd use Black Silicone.
@Meaties 7 ай бұрын
I would put a corner bead on it, some screw caps to hide the screws and paint it a dark Color 👍
@Thatsjustrude 8 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas and thanks for the videos.
@BrendanExplores 8 ай бұрын
Thanks mate, your very welcome 🙂. Thank you for all your support 👍
@eyeinthesky74 7 ай бұрын
Don't use vinyl wrap it will peel in the winter...maybe consider Taking the wood off and use laminate flooring for cladding... Or just leave the wood on if you can't be bothered and put laminate flooring on top . Use mastic/silicone to attach the flooring
@agilityjo2087 7 ай бұрын
Put your diesel heater on a few minutes before you start the van, toasty warm and all defrosted, from the comfort of your house with the remote , merry xmas
@rhysbayley7310 7 ай бұрын
All the best for 2024 pal 🎉
@aglassoforangejuice1038 7 ай бұрын
Hi Brendan, for the foam i just use single bed duvet covers. Litterally put them in side then pull it tight and stuff the excess underneath. Not the best but covers well. I also hear people use thin hard board on the base and staple fabrics to that as it'll still flex and move (with in reason) not seen it in person though. hope this helps✌️ Merry Christmas to you and your family.
@jacksonoaj 7 ай бұрын
BnQ adhesive vinyl comes in all textures and colours , made for worktops etc 💡👍
@sterrx1 7 ай бұрын
❤ Merry christmas and happy new year to you and your family...dad is awsum😄.....love and respect always 👍✌️
@JamesWilliam70 7 ай бұрын
Have a good holiday fella and maybe I'll bump into you on my travels next year!
@debbietresidder-morcom267 7 ай бұрын
Happy Christmas Brendan, my advice would be to cover your bed foam with a old duvet cover and fold it under. That way if you get any spillages or dirt on it you can just take it off and wash it. Cheers Deb x
@sallymurray2147 7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas brendan I have enjoyed your videos since I have started watching them merry Christmas to your dad looking forward to watching the videos again in the new year in the mean time enjoy your time with your family
@ourworldonwheels 7 ай бұрын
Hey bud, get yourself a can of silicone spray and rub on a cloth round your seals , it stops them freezing up/sticking 👍🏼 Edit… have a look for zipped outdoor /seat covers I’m sure you’ll find some easy enough I’ve been looking myself 😊 Hope you have a great Christmas mate
@anitarichins9770 7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas. I used to be a soft furnisher and have made my own zip covers for our van conversion. If you fancy a trip to the Isle of Wight I will make the covers for you.
@micro_adVANtures 7 ай бұрын
You can use sticky backed vinyl from B&Q
@louisecoupland 7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas Brendan and Family x
@johnnythefox132 7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas 🎅
@duncancameron9734 7 ай бұрын
Always look forward to watching your videos Brendan. Best quote from this one "I can't sew, don't want to learn" lol. Merry Christmas to you, dad and the family
@alexisparker139 7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas brendan ans family. All the best for 2024 x
@hotsonaj 7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas to you and your family
@RachelTaylor-yz1kw 7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas Brendan to you and your family 🍻
@garethharley942 7 ай бұрын
Happy Christmas mate keep it up and for the foam cut some 6mm ply the same size and wrap the fabric round and staple or use spray glue on the ply 👍👌
@christopherpurdue24 7 ай бұрын
Have a great Christmas Brendan and family, Enjoy your videos Brilliant mate,
@xIDarkSideIx 8 ай бұрын
First off Merry Christmas mate have a good en ! 🎅🎅As for the worktop / cabinate where the door opens get some splashback offcuts or vinyl wraps for them easy to apply and can get all sorts of colours/patterns for next to nowt 👍
@BrendanExplores 8 ай бұрын
Hhhmm yeh that could work really nicely mate 🙂 thanks for the suggestion 👍 any ideas on best place to get that kind of stuff?
@xIDarkSideIx 8 ай бұрын
@@BrendanExplores Wickes/Savoy Timber if you have them near you, vinyl wraps either amazon or ebay or the range 👍👍
@kdean9537 7 ай бұрын
I hope you & your family had a very Merry Christmas! 🎄I hope you are still on a well deserved break away from youtube & enjoying spending time with your loved one's! Your plans for 2024 sound wonderful! It's always so nice to see your dad, please send my regards and well wishes. I wish you all the very best for a beautiful rest of the Holiday Season and a Safe, Healthy & Happy New Year! 🎆🎆✨✨Please give Mika a cuddle for me! 💖Lots of love Kathy x
@johnrhodes4803 7 ай бұрын
All the best to you and your family mate
@claudiaclark6162 8 ай бұрын
From My Home to Yours Merry Christmas
@BrendanExplores 8 ай бұрын
Thank you very much 🙂 have a good one! 👍
@chrisfedrick3882 7 ай бұрын
Silicone or we40 on door rubbers will help also I would plastic clad as if you have door open in rain carpet will deteriorate Merry Christmas happy new year and look forward to seeing you in the new year
@scottwombwell8223 8 ай бұрын
Some self adhesive vinyl. 👍
@BrendanExplores 8 ай бұрын
Is that the stuff that comes on the roll mate? 🙂👍
@clivebennett6549 7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas to you brendon have a good time with your family
@johnhewit3099 7 ай бұрын
Another great vid Brendan All the best for Xmas and the new year.
@brandonkelly5520 7 ай бұрын
I think id be gutted if you got a bigger van, ive loved the vivaro so much ive went n got my own and started my own build 😂 also, its amazing what your dad brings to the videos, what a nice guy. All the best for the new year mate
@thecrawlerguy 6 ай бұрын
i would change the cable with a new one instead so it dont get bend again on the heater :)
@BrendanExplores 6 ай бұрын
Yeh that was a option but with how easy it was to get out I thought it was worth a try. Seems to of worked a treat 🙂
@waynelittle5583 7 ай бұрын
Try rubbing some vaseline on the door rubbers or a bit of silicone spray
@mikerotch4974 8 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas Brendan to you and all the family 🎅🏻 Thank you for providing such great content through out the year and looking forward to seeing what you get up to in 2024.
@BrendanExplores 8 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike, really appreciate that mate 🙂 it's been a good year with the help and support from viewers like you 👍. Have a brilliant Christmas and see you next year 😉😁🎄👍
@1akw 8 ай бұрын
Brendan use the remote for your diesel heater 😂
@BrendanExplores 8 ай бұрын
Shame the remote was inside the van 🤣🤣🤣
@1akw 8 ай бұрын
@@BrendanExplores😂😂😂
@andytomlinson696 8 ай бұрын
You could use vinyl that will cover every thing
@stevebrown6665 8 ай бұрын
Was down in your neck of the woods last week, pleasantly surprised to see Frankwell car park allows overnight stops in campervans
@BrendanExplores 8 ай бұрын
Yes I believe they do 👍 not sure if it's officially in place but I've camped there before 🙂 great place to park to access the town!
@stevebrown6665 8 ай бұрын
@@BrendanExplores Forgot to add use Fablon on the wood for a wipe clean finish
@andrewholton5317 7 ай бұрын
The best way I’m doing that is to stick glue the foam to some plyboard, then put the fabric over the foam around the ply and stable it down how much easiest way to do it without sewing
@darrenball5977 7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas to you and your family Brendan have a great time, thanks for the entertainment and looking forward to seeing more in 2024
@leec7306 7 ай бұрын
Merry Christnas mate and thanks for all the videos. Look forward to seeing more next year and maybe some more Night People.😂
@diwarburton5369 7 ай бұрын
How about self adhesive vinyl wrap for the boards. Have a wonderful Xmas and a Happy Camping 2024.
@elaine8955 7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas Brendan 🎅 🎄
@perfectpoodle3628 7 ай бұрын
Bq do thin match boarding TG or you could glue laminate flooring on the sides of your unit.
@charliedavies26 7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas
@user-dy2px8gt1g 7 ай бұрын
Yep I have a solution for you Brendan. I have had many vans, the easiest way to stop all the ice and stuff is to buy a large bottle of isopropyl alcohol. Dilute it 50/50 with water in a spray bottle. It melts ice instantly inside and out, also is amazing at cleaning anything. Love your videos, been watching since the beginning. Thanks so much for
@scoobysteve22 8 ай бұрын
Tip - get some of that flash dash type silicone stuff and spray around your door seals etc .. helps stop them freezing up in winter . You're welcome 👍
@BrendanExplores 8 ай бұрын
Ahh ok then 👍 I've never seen that product before, where can I get it? Cheers for the tip
@scoobysteve22 8 ай бұрын
@BrendanExplores get it from most garages etc m8 , my favourite is the lemon scented one sold at lpw truckwash , whitwood truckstop. But they operate all over the country. Go see the guys in the little hut , few quid each lasts ages !
@gordonthomas5045 7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas love the videos I bought sofa covers from Temu and they are also splash proof ideal for a camper and they were cheap.
@kirstontozer-goaspirit61 7 ай бұрын
Happy xmas have a good one looking forward to seeing more videos next year...
@HoneyandMe 7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Brendan! A!flowers are an awesome product! They've sent me several solar batteries and panels to try out and I've been impressed with all! Use spray glue for fabric to wrap your foam in fabric. I built a bench seat in my RV with the foam glued to a piece of plywood and then covered it with vinyl. The vinyl was glued to the foam and stapled to the plywood. Worked a charm. I did a seat and back, which formed a sofa, then lay flat for a single bed. You can look in a fabric store for a trim to finish off the edges. It's been great getting to know you, your Dad, Steve, Mattie and others through your adventures! I aspire to be as successful on YT as you have been! I've got a ways to go, but I'm working on it!😁
@SecrePeach 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for all the footage Brendon, it’s been great to watch your adventures. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas
@DaznEm525 7 ай бұрын
Great vid as always, loved your content all year. Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎊❤xxxxx
@philipparry296 7 ай бұрын
All the best mate
@GoodOnYerMate 7 ай бұрын
Nice to see dad again. Have a fantastic xmas and here's looking forward to an exciting weekend 2024. Good health to you and the family. Take care mate.
@dantheman7370 7 ай бұрын
Stuff called gummi phlege for the rubbers
@happydays9613 7 ай бұрын
Brendan, spray WD40 around the door rims, issues will be non existent. Keep a small tin in vehicle. Simpliest solution without mixing anything.
@carlsadventures2361 7 ай бұрын
Happy Christmas brendan and happy new year.
@LissaDeeDee 7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas to you and your family Brendan, I’ve loved watching your channel in 2023, it’s one of my favourites and one of the channels I look forward to getting a new video from. I’m looking forward to seeing where you go and what you get up to in 2024. I enjoy the videos with your dad too, you’re a good double act! 😂 Keep up the good work, you’re always so pleasant and down to earth to watch. Great work on getting the van up to standard too! Have a brilliant time over the holidays. All the best.
@momsmysteries 7 ай бұрын
Try a roll of contact paper or laminate. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. From Bristol, TN in the US.
@LuckyQuando 7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family. Love your dad, what a lovely chap he is. I got a Trafic which I am converting to a campervan and learn a lot from your video's. Thank you.
@vinniestravels211 7 ай бұрын
Great video as always , maybe Try Velcro for your bed
@aquariusstarchild5156 7 ай бұрын
Happy Christmas to you lovely brendan and your lively freinds n family .Happy adventures in the new year luv and light from shropshire lass or just Laura x❤
@Desmond.TuTu. 8 ай бұрын
Get a jar of Vaseline and put on door seals…. But don’t use it all, keep some for your next interaction with the Pineapple people 👍😂
@BrendanExplores 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tip mate 👍 yeh can you imagine 🤣 maybe I should put a pineapple and a tub of vaseline on the roof next time lol
@agrooy7737 7 ай бұрын
Great video Brendan, the van has come such a long way and is looking great mate. Thanks for sharing and entertaining me for all 2023 and before, I love your channel, I hope it continues to grow throughout 2024. Have a brilliant Christmas to you, your old man and the rest of your family. 👍
@DarthTribal 8 ай бұрын
18:16 I'd probably put some fabric on it but do it ruffled like a curtain if that makes sense? A little different. I dunno. And/or re-cut the wood to make it fit better! Hell, I'll even do it myself lol. As for the foam, I think you are going to have to do some sewing. And I'd do it like a giant pillow case so you can take it off easily for washing. Again, I'd do it lol, I've grown quite accustomed to sewing after all the things I've been working on for my own camping stuff. Or just get something custom made lol. Hope you have a great Christmas!
@BrendanExplores 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the suggestions mate 🙂 definitely worth having something that's removable for the cusions I think 👍. Great idea! Have a great Christmas mate 😁
@gosomewherenew 7 ай бұрын
Your Dad's a bloomin legend mate! all the best to you and your family (and your Dad) over xmas and new year.. as for 2 channels.. IM not sure.. I runa different channel (around my work) and I physically cannot concentrate on both
@anthony342 7 ай бұрын
if you see a silver astra van flash the lights around town its me saying hello , we are monkmoor side of town
@haydenbarr8265 7 ай бұрын
Merry Christmas to you Brendan and all of your family! I can't wait for the next build 😉☃️🎄🌨️
@stu13th 7 ай бұрын
Wood cover.....Roll of adhesive wood vinyl film
@gareth800 7 ай бұрын
Never Put Hot water on a Windscreen lol it will Crack like no tomorrow use a scraper or de icer spray use the vans internal heating to defrost takes few Min to do most newish vans have heated windows
@dannychapp 7 ай бұрын
Would the self adhesive back splash tiles work? Usually get the from places like b@m poundland or range. Easy wipe down too and a little water resistant stop wood swelling when wet.
@louisecoupland 7 ай бұрын
Fabric glue spray
@johnakyle5908 8 ай бұрын
That happens to my van , side door unlocks but won't open , have to drive it home from work with the door open alarm on , because it won't close after that....
@BrendanExplores 8 ай бұрын
Oh damm... Yeh I think I'll have to use some vaseline 👍 don't want that happening on a frosty morning lol
@johnakyle5908 8 ай бұрын
@@BrendanExplores will try that Brendan
@Haggis305 7 ай бұрын
Brendan, Get some beading for the edges
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