Ford Galaxy Campervan Conversion! DIY Car Conversion!

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@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys! Thought I would do a video showing you around the van and explaining how everything works! Hope you enjoy and please make sure to like and subscribe as I’ve got plenty more adventures to share with you!

@Yanivwashere 3 жыл бұрын

hello and love from nepal

@princessshah7493 3 жыл бұрын

We enjoy alot 👌😊😊😊😊

@iamlive3799 3 жыл бұрын

Accept my challange

@sanataniom1085 3 жыл бұрын

Love from Nepal

@davidjacobs828 3 жыл бұрын

This is BY FAR the best Budget friendly, practical, intelligently designed camper van project I've seen. (and I've seen a lot.). Seriously impressive job. INSPIRING. you deserve roughly 700,000 subscribers and I'm sure you can achieve this. Thanks.

@theadventuresofbruceleeand4701 3 жыл бұрын

I was in the new forest in August this year in my newly converted camper. It's an interesting area of the country! I stayed in a pub carpark where the owners welcome campers for free!

@sumitgurung7412 3 жыл бұрын

My best part of the van is how you put your picture which you love on the wall. There noting like waking up to your memories. Also the pray flag Keep safe love u

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Yea it makes it feel more cosy

@colinbrown8740 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant budget camper and some outstanding and innovative workarounds. Respect 🤟🏼

@hermannvalsson4237 3 жыл бұрын

The beauty with your setup, it is very simple but at the same time, you have all that a traveller needs. Very nice and good design and good craftship.

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Hermann!

@miriammonks2460 3 жыл бұрын

All the best for your adventures & safe travels 🙏☺️

@robmcintyre7398 3 жыл бұрын

Superb video. I've just bought the sharan version of the can and they are bullet proof. Roof box is a must mate lots of storage space . And the futon idea is incredible . Can't wait to kit mine out now ive seen your one !!! Inspiration!!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴‍☠️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@lydiadelacruz605 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I've been catching up with your videos. So far it looks great.🙂🙂🙃

@FarhanAli-id2lp 3 жыл бұрын

Love the conversion! Simple yet effective! I have an S Max and have wanted to do something similar. You have really inspired me to start my conversion especially since like yourself im not skilled in carpentry or electrics. Great job brother. Subscribed and looking forward to seeing your adventures. Safe travels!

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much mate, let me know how you get on with your conversion

@5Eternal 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea. Superb car. Well done.

@sophiapradhan8810 3 жыл бұрын

Really love the interior decor; prayer flag, hanging & sticking photos... looks so cozy😍

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

That was the plan!

@dereinzigwahreRichi 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Will, great build in that good ol' Galaxy! I used to have one and loved it for it's space but the motor died (old VW diesel, notorious for that). Had a completely removable bedframe built for this, so I could also fit two bikes in. It is retractable for one or two people. Now I've got an S-Max, I had the bedframe adapted and I'm also planning a new build. You inspired me a little but it will be different nonetheless!

@AvikKayastha 3 жыл бұрын

the video is getting more interesting it's been better than before keep it up bro! peace ✌

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Will do

@vetworker 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the set up. You have thought of everything. 😊

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@tekthapa3156 3 жыл бұрын

As they said “slowly and steadily win the race” or I should say achieve the aim. Best of luck mate. 👍🏻👍🏻👊

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@miriammonks2460 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job!! What a brilliant conversion. Love to see your adventures!

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Miriam, more to come for sure

@miriammonks2460 3 жыл бұрын

Will's Whereabouts can‘t wait ☺️ stay safe

@kristibeisecker 3 жыл бұрын

the futon bed frame is brilliant

@osito_pu5367 8 ай бұрын

Very nice work!

@sujaltamrakar1246 3 жыл бұрын

I love your idea☺ I think it's really useful

@6Qubed 3 жыл бұрын

bro if your first instinct is to say "bedroom", "upstairs", whatever, go ahead and lean into it. you got a car house, which is rad :V

@xdagasx4153 5 ай бұрын

Simple and does the job,love it... Nice build :)

@maindog920 3 жыл бұрын

keep uploading new videos i love your videos . Thouhg for a few minute your videos keeps my mind away from my daily busy schedule life. Your videos are relaxing.

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@anjugurung3202 3 жыл бұрын

U did an awesome job Will 👏👏 so satisfying to see the end result..looks like u have ur own small, portable house 👍👍

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

I think your right!

@CraigEDixon 3 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Surrey! I've been watching your videos for a while now, I'm also one of five siblings too! I wish my parents still had our Chrysler voyager to do something like this.

@sangamadhikari9323 3 жыл бұрын

Can't go back after seeing your notifications 😍

@malii6 3 жыл бұрын

That's amazing! We have smax and I would really love to try to convert it tfor our mini campervan thanks for the tips and good luck!

@dereinzigwahreRichi 2 жыл бұрын

You should absolutely do this! I used to have an older Galaxy like this one which I built a removable bed for that I know refitted to use in my S-Max. The ceiling is not as high in the S-Max but definitely ok for two people on the smaller side. You can also cut down on mattress height when you're using self inflating camping matresses, which we often take anyway when going on trips.

@sushantprasai 3 жыл бұрын

Love you will.... We love your van travel videos... Keep on making👌❤️

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support

@NewZman23 3 жыл бұрын

Very clever design Will; and all your own work. Well done.

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

@Antosh2057 3 жыл бұрын

Wow starting shots like a pro 🔥❤️

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ✌🏻

@ellismeah5127 3 жыл бұрын

Very impressive for someone who says he dosent have all the DIY skills, I really like what your doing, have you ever thought about getting a camping shower ,which would be good to see it working ,keep up with the videos

@rich7ish 3 жыл бұрын

Great video thank you we plan to do this very soon

@jasonga 3 жыл бұрын

Soo cool, I'm doing one soon as I can get the right car

@tomgrggurung874 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome job Will.

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks tom

@keithdickens1395 3 жыл бұрын

Namaste 🙏 Will,just back from a 1400km road trip and enjoyed your latest vlogs,the van is looking good a real home away from home

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome back Keith! Hope you had a great time!

@danielskinner5653 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video - subbed

@dawnchamling5710 3 жыл бұрын

looking forward to seeing more of Great Britain ✌🏼

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to showing you

@vl4705 3 жыл бұрын

Well done. Tank you!

@TillOnlyfriendsmemories 3 жыл бұрын

hey will u are so hard workind lots of love

@anishgiri78 3 жыл бұрын

Keep rolling lots of support ..

@theloneliness7128 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Galaxy too. The good old indestuctible WGR modells either with the VW TDIs or the 2,0l or 2,3l petrolengine. Last of with is comfortbly propelling my Spaceship up to about 190ish kph. But the real great thing is that almost all part ecept some emblems and the working engine are from Ford. The rest has partnumbers from VW on it. Which makes getting parts fairly easy. Plus they are old that means there is a large amount or knowledge on the internet.

@Bishnu500 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome as always!!!

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@phalanotamu5767 3 жыл бұрын

keep rolling mate..👍

@microice5976 3 жыл бұрын

Love your vid man big fan ❤️💥

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it

@Gaz69erwilson 3 жыл бұрын

Just a thought maybe get a mattress topper for extra comfort? Love what you've done!

@jobell7356 3 жыл бұрын

Love your philosophy 😊 Following your craziness and loving it......does make me think 🤔😏 mm...now what car can I convert?

@Dazzy84 3 жыл бұрын

What you need for that secondary battery is a split charge voltage sensing relay, Charges your leisure battery while on the move but wont drain the main starting battery. Just subbed by the way!! 👍

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, I’ve just installed that and it works a great

@sirgod2017 3 жыл бұрын

I may forget to breathe but I'm sure I won't forget to watch your videos. ❤

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Please don’t forget to breathe! That’s important

@sajhaaccount249 3 жыл бұрын

Hey will, We are seeing a lot of these mini-van videos lately. How about some adventure videos? Would love your travel videos/vlogs. Lots of love ❤️

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

I cannot travel properly because of the virus!

@arikthompson5495 3 жыл бұрын

The pics look good.

@docink6175 3 жыл бұрын

nice set up.. if you get a light weight water resistant tarp and some magnets you can toss it over the hatch door to keep out rain or sun ( I live in Florida we deal with a LOT of sun)

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea thanks man

@rupagurung67 3 жыл бұрын

Wow looks superb

@Andy-lm2zp 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid! Can I ask, did you have to re-register the car as a camper

@nathandi_maggio8297 3 жыл бұрын

you on Dartmoor in Devon getting closer to me mate hahaha

@gsdphotography428 Жыл бұрын

Excellent inspiration,

@susannesjokvist8794 3 жыл бұрын

Love to see wath you done to your car i have a ford galaxy to.

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

I’ll make a full tour video soon!

@silvanojud2394 2 жыл бұрын

Great build! Thanks for sharing! Question: Would it be possible to still use the back seats so I could use it with my kids and somehow arrange that the bed does over the seats if they fold down enough? What are your thoughts? THANKS!

@MrMarkusmulder 3 жыл бұрын

..... Over rated Underrated I mean

@robintaylor8450 3 жыл бұрын

Thats a cool van👍 you know that netting you can get it in the £1 shop aswell just Incase you need anymore i bought one for my car for the boot to stop things moving around it works well hope you didn't mind me saying you can get it for a £1 aswell 👍

@larawashbrook2872 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE IT WILL!!!!!!!!!!!

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to me fellow drone pilot

@bharatthapa4328 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up Will

@flemmingsrensen8196 Ай бұрын

Great video :-)! I wanna do the same with my Ford S-Max

@sujaltamrakar1246 3 жыл бұрын

I love that song 🤣it's was just op

@royhumphrey49 3 жыл бұрын

It looks fantastic. Clearly having a 'companion' would only work if you are intimate with him/her.

@millinutz 3 жыл бұрын

You can't be intimate wit a dog.... can you???

@akshayedwin2397 3 жыл бұрын

disclaimer..a big fan..u had no idea how to classify "this..."i have no idea of photography...😂...but ur cinematic shots were hilarious...but at the same time showcased traits of a person genuinely wanting to develop and not be a perfectionist at the first go..i love to see how u are developing with every day and your videos are incredible..tc

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@grumpyoldman3458 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job.

@jneum33224 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea about photo wall.

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

It adds some life and decoration for sure

@ElectronicWallPlays 3 жыл бұрын

well 6:33 answers the age old question if Does Will s**t in the woods. Love what you have done.

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

hahaa

@__Ess 2 жыл бұрын

So my dad's got his Ford galaxy just sat there has been sat there for the last 4 yrs I think I might just have to convince him to do this!

@prairrie 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, iv got a tiny Peugeot station wagon 207 ... with a boot tent I could make unit to use in it . Ah a futon bed 😳🤔🤦‍♀️😂🙏❤️

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great little set up!

@prairrie 3 жыл бұрын

Will's Whereabouts yes she's a cute toughie little car , tow bar , panoramic roof window, blacked out back and rear sides , factory done . Just a quick get away arrangement I need. I'm a 20 year caravaner and still have a van , but getting away with out anyone else is heaven 🙏💓

@27jezus 3 жыл бұрын

Mate cool camper.. Any time you heading towards Budapest let me know.. You have a nice anti-doggyng prevention system.. :D

@hermannvalsson4237 3 жыл бұрын

Great setupp thank you.

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Hermann

@Lump_Hammer73 Жыл бұрын

Great video/ s....I'm looking to convert something like this...if you could show how to put the extra battery + USB plugins in and the woodwork to hold your bed up would have been a lot more help....even if you made it in a next video, I would of watched it...step by step would be a big plus....big thanks though 👍

@Randy-le6ub 3 жыл бұрын

My grand dad had a van he use to go camping with he use to have a air mattress inside the vehicle which is x100 better than memory foam

@MrMikef350 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one mate,that’s a well sorted camper,do you live in there or is it a weekend thing

@jensadolffrese7145 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this nice video

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

@wkiprgs 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job on converting to a 'live in (vehicle...)'. Don't see how you could have made it any better!

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayne! I’ve got plans to improve it further now!

@mobilelifeofbrian5171 3 жыл бұрын

Great video and I'm enjoying following all of your outdoor adventures. Quick question, when it comes to MOT time, do you strip it all out again and turn it back to a conventional car? Just curious to know as they usually check all the seat belts are working ok etc. I have a citroen c1 that I'm thinking of removing the seats and making a Stealth micro camper myself, but couldn't be bothered faffing on removing it all once a year. Keep up the good work and stay safe 👍

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, glad the videos have been useful. I can't turn it back into a normal car now so not sure what would happen at the MOT as I did the work after it was checked

@ajcoops5919 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid

@77y755 3 жыл бұрын

Best wishes from Canada

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@imaxinebrown694 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

You watching them all hah

@dikshantawarunghang5617 3 жыл бұрын

Nice setup vai

@stevehapp 2 жыл бұрын

well done guv... :)

@lydiadelacruz605 3 жыл бұрын

I like what you did with your van. The only thing that I think the bed takes the whole space. Maybe half off the bed would be better, I mean it looks good and if thats how you want it its fine too. I'll be following you. I'm Lydia by the way and I'm also getting my van ready to go traveling. I'm in NY. Take care and stay safe.✌😀😁

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Lydia, check out my newer videos as that’s exactly what I’ve done to make it more spacious inside

@enriquescreations3205 Жыл бұрын

Am trying to sketch mine out and I thin the bed should be one side so I can manouvr the other space for seats or a corridor. But yes the idea is great. Am in Uganda east Africa

@aashubhattarai2182 3 жыл бұрын

Wow lots of love from nepal😊😊

@harriee8264 3 жыл бұрын

Garchhaa kuirey le👍love from Nepal

@daysinthelifeofsimon8068 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I like what you have done with the Galaxy convertion, did you remove the rear seats? Or do they fold flat.

@ArtInLynch 3 жыл бұрын

can u give more detailed information on how the electrics work?

@pasangsherpa6244 3 жыл бұрын

AII is perfect

@exploringnature6319 3 жыл бұрын

You can save the groceries bags and use it to put your shoes inside the plastic bags, so you never see dirt on the floor.

@usmanfarooqi2116 Жыл бұрын

Out in the woods sometimes lol

@ClaireCanning 3 жыл бұрын

Was it hard to take out the seats? And do you need the seats for the MOT? Looks cool.

@goodrobloxian1778 3 жыл бұрын

That's sick

@chrisyates399 Жыл бұрын

Hi again Will. Such a shame that the newer versions of Galaxy, S-Max and even the VW Sharan 7 seaters won't easily let you remove the 2nd and 3rd row of seats. Even when folded flat, you lose too much space. I'm now having to look at a Caddy Maxi Life or LWB Rifter to be able to achieve full seat removal for my conversion, but they're not ideal as look more like vans than cars or MPVs which doesn't help the stealth...

@lucanton2088 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Will i have a question for you. What would be the total lenght for this kinda set up. Basically what is the distance between the front seats and the back door? Is it more or less 2 meters?? Thanks a lot for any answer. Luc

@SirWalrusBananas 3 жыл бұрын

Did you do anything specific to keep the mattress topper from sliding when you lift up the platform to access storage? Or does it just stay in place on its own?

@juliettejubb3980 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Will I'm so impressed how you converted your Ford Galaxy into a beautiful camper and hopefully in time we can convert our Citroen Grand Picasso into one as well. My only concern is the insurance. Do you have to to have a special insurance for that? Thanks and keep enjoying your vanlife xx

@WillsWhereabouts 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Juliette, I just have normal car insurance but some people have mentioned I need to declare the changes to the car!

@juliettejubb3980 3 жыл бұрын

@@WillsWhereabouts thanks for your reply..I really enjoy watching all your adventures. Stay safe xx