Insane Bedford MJ Camper Van Retired Soldier's Home On Wheels!

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Insane Bedford MJ Camper Van Retired Soldier's Home On Wheels!

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Meet Dave a retired soldier who's just brought his dream truck an insane Bedford MJ to live in full time Truck Life.
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@LuisMartins_Rc_Excavations 4 ай бұрын

I almost live in one I have a 1974 MK and I use it for my work every day. Its an amazing truck that never dies

@clearsandsglassworksakamra9070 9 ай бұрын

Hi ya ,it's nick ,I sold dave his new toy ,so the round metal thing by the wood burner that none of you could work out, it's for your red wine bottle in winter ,keeping life civilised old chap ,so good to see Marilyn is having a new adventure., happy trails n

@BigVanSmallWorld 9 ай бұрын

Hi Nick thanks for clarifying that I’ll let dave know 👍🤓👍

@angeladawn805 10 ай бұрын

"It's basic " my arse it is, I'm flipping green with envy. It's a cracking rig. Have fun taking out the nana cars in the supermarket carpark 😊

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

Haha 😂 love it 😂👍💕🤓

@kowalskiT230 10 ай бұрын

That Bedford diesel sounds awesome people who want diesels banned got know SOUL 😢

@BigVanSmallWorld 9 ай бұрын

I agree 👍

@johnwilkinson4782 10 ай бұрын

Oh that's Marilyn from Oak Meadow KZfaq channel. There's videos on all the work that's been done to that truck. Great to see it's going to get more love 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

That’s correct 👍

@PRESTIGEANDCLASSIC 10 ай бұрын

5 people in the back and still room! And without sitting on the bed, great truck!

@Violet-jp7cd 10 ай бұрын

Yh it’s wide first thing I noticed

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

Yeah it’s an amazing truck 👍😊👍

@twobirdsinavanaustralia9599 10 ай бұрын

what a beast!!!! that truck will go for ever great buy....

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

Hi ya yeah I’m thinking dave is more of a custodian than the owner 👍🤓👍💕

@50mi55ile 10 ай бұрын

Probably one of the most reliable trucks you can buy

@mentalneil 10 ай бұрын

Oh I love it takes me back to when I learnt to drive HGV 3, back in 1987, I learnt in an MK/MJ troop carrier, tell him fuel tank is 150lt, oh the memories, thanks Mel a great bit of nostalgia, have a great weekend buddy

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

Thank you Neil I’m sure he will appreciate the information.👍

@MrN8073 10 ай бұрын

Defo recognise this guy from the good old days in the Army.

@Violet-jp7cd 10 ай бұрын

I’m bad driver and I keep looking at big things like this I like it x

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

Yeah go big or go home! Or should it be make your home Big 😂👍

@deenunya7735 10 ай бұрын

Anybody Remember CatWeazle? ..thats all im saying 😅

@norman6595 10 ай бұрын

“The gearbox might need looking at” - they always needed looking at!

@martinfrancis3285 10 ай бұрын

the bedford MJ's were brilliant, they will go places few other lorries will. simple mechanics. ive driven them in arctic and desert and jungle. love 'em. not many left as most were shipped to South Africa and south America. think Daves is an "ERV." Electronic Repair Vehicle.

@markbingham330 9 ай бұрын

I cut my teeth on these trucks back in the late 80s and early 90s. They were commonly know as, '4 Tonners'. This was generally what they could carry in terms of wieght on the back. The box body had various uses, depending on what unit/regiment used them. Really good to see one being repurposesd in its current role. Top man for saving it. 👌👌

@BigVanSmallWorld 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@simongreasley8643 6 ай бұрын

The 4 Tonner was named from the RLs which carried less weight than the newer trucks such as the MJ/MK

@theoldhobbit3640 10 ай бұрын

Looking at the comments below, its amazing how one single item can stir so many memories. Like many below, I spend many years being transported around the world in the back of one of these, such an uncomfortable ride, in the back feeling every single little pothole vibrate up your spine, but fantastic memories.

@SimonWatson-nx1kt 10 ай бұрын

yeah the guys in the back didn't appreciate it when in convoy and bored pumping the accelerator to get the front wheels to bounce off the ground ... happy days

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

I’m actually really enjoying reading the comments on this one. So positive for once thank you 🙏

@seanmclean8075 10 ай бұрын

Awesome truck absolutely love it 😀

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

You and me both!

@andywilliment581 10 ай бұрын

Awesome trucks, spent many a day driving them up and down the Uk and around Europe. Can you imagine putting todays drivers in them. No power steering, no air seat, no air con and no synchro gearbox and no radio. I can here the bleeding from here. 🤣🤣😎

@mentalneil 10 ай бұрын

We had air con !!!, air con on windows open, air con off windows closed 😂😂😂😂

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

Simply brilliant 🍻👍

@andywilliment581 10 ай бұрын

@@mentalneil yes sorry, I forgot the directional quarter windows and sun roof. 😂😂😎

@sm-ov1wh 9 ай бұрын

Respect !!

@BigVanSmallWorld 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@johnhargreaves2647 10 ай бұрын

Love it want one

@bfrommars 10 ай бұрын

That's a beast!! You got to follow your dreams!!

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely true I’m so pleased he finally got the truck he has always wanted 👍

@billykiely2006 9 ай бұрын

Very nice. I have a Bedford tk with a camper box I built during covid lockdown. Having great fun with it . Have done the wild Atlantic way. Must make a video of it. Well done 👏 nice truck

@BigVanSmallWorld 9 ай бұрын

Very cool!

@rockingrodders8551 10 ай бұрын

Big Up Dave..what a Gezza..✌️

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@johnshaw4140 10 ай бұрын

Mate of mine , also called Dave , built a safari truck on an ex army Leyland Daf , fitted it out to drive down to Botswana when he retired , unfortunately diabetes took him before he could retire . Perfect vehicle to live aboard though

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

Oh that’s sadly quite a common occurrence. You really do have to live for today 👍

@nealeburgess6756 10 ай бұрын

That Bedford looks great. Solid as a rock. I see it has a solar charger. I wouldn't want to pay the diesel bills.

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

Diesel is still cheaper than paying rent 👍😊👍

@anthonyellis1409 10 ай бұрын

Carnt wait to see your new big build on your new van mel

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@glenngilham-shorter3901 10 ай бұрын

Wow Dave that is so puker 👌 Can't wait to see how you make it your own 😊 Keep up to date Mel 😉

@BigVanSmallWorld 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@markymark272 10 ай бұрын

Drove many a mile in the old Robert Redford's

@denisecafferky2248 10 ай бұрын

Love it

@BigVanSmallWorld 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@chrisneville7310 10 ай бұрын

It's an absolute beast Mel and a bit big for me, it can be a pain in the arse with the relay parking in some places.

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

I’d like to see a traffic warden try to put a ticket on the window 😂👍

@chrisneville7310 10 ай бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld 😂

@neilchilds7555 10 ай бұрын

Your mate could find a steering pump off a later bedford km just a thought

@deansutcliffe3596 10 ай бұрын

If Australian dave needs tyers and innertubes look us up 1200 r20 same as on his bedford

@BigVanSmallWorld 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@Deiseboi 10 ай бұрын

Love the sound when he revered it up and that crunch into gear..what litre is it.

@mbrider56 3 ай бұрын

Dunstable born and bread at Bedford Trucks probably. Lovely Truck

@BigVanSmallWorld 3 ай бұрын

Could be

@mbrider56 3 ай бұрын

I worked at the Dunstable plant 86-88 so there’s a good chance

@simonrichardson5203 10 ай бұрын

The Bedford 4 tonner as we knew it in the army

@wayne1243 10 ай бұрын

Looks great what a beast 👊👊

@BigVanSmallWorld 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@user-vv9dn1dk2u 10 ай бұрын

"I thought yours was big Mel". I should introduce her to mine.

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

Now there’s a proposal 😂👍🍻

@antoniomonteiro6008 10 ай бұрын

CatWeazle I was thinking that😂 .Do you think it will fit inside the barn 🤔😂

@fraserhardmetal7143 10 ай бұрын

We had one of these Bedfords 2wd as a horse box in the 70's - completely bomb proof - very noisy and smelly ( so was the wife ) but what do you want from a vehicle? Does the job - pity they are not made so simply now.

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

Definitely a lot of Van for the money 👍

@user-ns5pi3qb5p 10 ай бұрын

he must be on manouvers mel..

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

He’s on a mission 😊👍

@michaelrees5190 10 ай бұрын

Your mate Dave will develop arms like Garth driving that, especially 3 point (plus) turns.

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

You’re not wrong 😂👍🍻

@ianlaccohee7180 10 ай бұрын

I was in the R.E.M.E. & worked on those things for many years. Very basic, but easy to work on. I had to drive one from Cambridge to near Hamburg. Worst drive of my life. Supplied with E.M.E.R’s, what more could you ask for?

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

Very cool!

@UKvet246 10 ай бұрын

Driven one in Kuwait 1990

@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 10 ай бұрын

cool vid

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@markanthony2040 10 ай бұрын

So far gone from the good ole days, beginning to get out of touch with reality with those who cant afford,..Good luck for the future

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

Dave has worked hard all his life and saved his money for years and years to buy this truck. We have been friends for over 15 years and it’s all he’s ever talked about buying when he retires. He had a dream and throng sheer determination and hard work he made it a reality. He’s an inspiration that’s the reality.

@markymark272 10 ай бұрын

You have to shout debus every time you get out.

@gbwildlifeuk8269 10 ай бұрын

First jobs - flushing toilet, shower, instant hot water!

@philipschultz8229 9 ай бұрын

Passed my hgv in a proper truck BEDFORD RL 1972 😂

@SimonWatson-nx1kt 10 ай бұрын

What was the military reg? Asking as an ex Signals powerman / driver. (ED)

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

I’m really not sure 🤔

@SimonWatson-nx1kt 10 ай бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld there should be a plate in the cab, 2 numbers, 2 letters and 2 more numbers ... it'll be somewhere.

@stevehughes7224 10 ай бұрын

Will never ever be done for speeding 😂

@inlinefourtr 10 ай бұрын

He might want to visit Wales, easy to get a speeding ticket there.

@stevehughes7224 10 ай бұрын

@@inlinefourtr most parts of inner London are 20 mph now

@greggbutler9344 10 ай бұрын

At least you wouldn’t fall through it like that rusty old merc you bought 😂😂😂😂😂

@BigVanSmallWorld 9 ай бұрын

Haha

@ChrisLambert-Yngvegodi 9 ай бұрын

Fuel drinker

@BigVanSmallWorld 9 ай бұрын

So what!!! It’s not like he will be driving it every day to the shops or dropping the kids off at the pool like the Chelsea tractor mums

@ChrisLambert-Yngvegodi 9 ай бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld that was one of the reasons why a couple of my friends gave theirs up about 30 years ago, and fuel was cheaper 🤣 there's did 12 miles to the gallon.

@anthonyellis1409 10 ай бұрын

That not fit in the shed mel

@BigVanSmallWorld 10 ай бұрын

No it won’t we’re going to need a bigger work shop 😂👍