That toast flip on to the plate straight from the toaster impressed me more than it should have haha

I can’t wait in till I am old enough to convert my own van

Cruise control and leather steering wheel that you mentioned the better spec models having can be easily retro fitted in vw’. Lovely van mate keep the videos coming

I can see you living on a narrow boat in the future Alex. It combines your love of the water, wildlife, outdoor life and adventure. It's inevitable really.

Its good you have the tailgate that opens that way, you can get a camping tarp and go over the top and extend it out to make it into a little rain hideout and still be able to cook or chill

Printing out and framing the 3D model of the van could be a neat piece of art to hang on the wall once it’s completed (especially if you can make the guy standing beside it resemble you)

Ahhh what a lovely chap Jim is xx

Its 6pm in New Zealand, I enjoy your vlogs

Nice that you saved the stuff you disassembled out of the car most people would dump them. 👍🇬🇧they could come in handy later on

I would also suggest Thomas Heatons 4x4 van build videos, it is a fun watch and i think you can learn a lot from it. I know its a bit late now as this build is already planned and started, but still :D

Hooray, more boxes. 😀😀😀

If you crush a screw, use a drill to drill out the cap of the screw 😃 very Nice video, you are coming a long way. 💪💪

So much satisfaction in doing the work yourself Alex, and a great learning experience too! Bring on the adventures!

I love the little breakfast scenes in your vids. Keep up the great work Alex!

Everyone always says travel the world, but never has been to asia while living van life lol. Especially when your in the UK. The furthest I’ve driven while not living in a van was from Singapore to Thailand. Don’t waste space on the roof after installing the solar panel. Could also build a deck to chill up on it. Check out Lady Bug out channel with the same size van as yours.

Alex, new to your channel-loving it. I could be your granny but enjoying your excitement and tenacity. I watch many other camping videos and they all have a button with a $ sign. I have always contributed to them. Seems only fair this is free entertainment. Perhaps you could add that to your channel

I check your channel everyday for new uploads so I guess it's time to rewatch your entire channel again. Thanks for all the content you give us! :)

When you have the van completed you need to hit the coast and do a catch/cook! Get some fishing in and cook it in your van!! Cant wait to see it all finished and ready to rock and roll!!

So good luck has started and please do not break down and move forward, I am also jealous that I would like to greet

Hello Alex, I have an idea for your bed situation to make it thr most practical and functional for a van. You could install a Murphy Bed which folds down from the size of your van.it would free up alot of floor space in the van during the day! amazing videos looking forward to all the progress your about to make !!

Don't get rid of the plyboard pieces you've taken off as you can use them as templates for new pieces you plan on putting back up to cover the insulation and sound deadening or just cover them in any finishing material you've chosen and screw them back on. Doing this will make it easier than trying to make your own templates later on down the conversion line.

Terrific job so far. I have litterally just finished converting my Caddy maxi and just went on my first trip away, with the pull out kitchen draw under the tailgate and side out bed. I have a sketch up model of what I have done also. Its a great tool for figuring out how to put all the ply together and make everything slide out.

Looking forward to your conversion, but more importantly life on the road, I have a caddy swb that we use for single overnight trips, Argos foam bed in the back, job done ✅

Everyone loves your videos Alex. You a man of adventure please! Please! Keep making videos asp about traveling to all the countries abroad in your van we absolutely love these adventures….👍👍👍🚐🚐🚐….Kindest regards.

Yes! New video... Thuesday can't go wrong from now on! Great video Alex. Greetings from Belgium.

Can't wait to see the finished article it'll be a great little camper 👍

Looking good. The 3D model is really a game changer. Good luck. Look forward to seeing the rest of the build.

This is where the adventure gets interesting, part build the basics first and build from there. I found need is driven from need.

"I did not think it would take up my whole bedroom." 😂😂😂😂😂 nice video Alex, cant wait to see the next. one general suggestion because why not: using a powerdrill for unscrewing is awkward and heavy. you could pair that drill with an impact driver of the same brand and use the same battery you have a spare of anyway. impact driver is smaller, lighter, better suited for screwing and unscrewing screws, even big bolts. you dont insert the screwdriver bit straight into the body, you insert a magnetic bit holder extension and you insert the screwdriver bit into that with the quick change mechanism. the bitholder will allow you to reach deeper spaces. on the side of the impact driver you can have a magnetic bitholder (same name but different thing) for your most used bits. you can get an impact driver matching your batteries for about £65. also when using the drill or the impact driver, one hand is on the trigger, the other on the back of the machine to push down and to hold it firmly, this will prevent damaging the screw and ruining the head, but also protects you from a sudden loss of controll. good luck with the rest of the conversion!

That last piece of ply on the boot lid really got to me at the end don’t think I’ll be able to sleep tonight 🤣

Really looking forward to this, love the start of a build journey! Good luck and all the best Alex.

Thank you, Alex, i love all your videos, thank you for a very informative and inspiring videos, i have watched all of your beehive and van conversion videos, i love to see more videos about bee keepers around Europe, their history, getting into beekeeping business and how its helping the environment. Best of luck to you, Alex.

Thank you Alex for more amazing content, and that toast crunch at 8:42 was amazing!

Cant wait to watch along with the next videos as a caddy camper conversion is something i very much want to do myself, also the van with tailgate is soooo nice!

Will be watching this closely as I continue with my T5 project. Exciting times ahead Alex👌🏻

Love your videos mate! Got recommended the car camper conversion and now I can't stop watching. Keep on it! Supporting you from Argentina 🙌

You need a tailgate awning. Some really easy to fit ones and going to be a big plus when it rains rather than just sitting in the van

Awesome buddy awesome… van looks great stripped .. cheers Chris & Sam

I love how this is developing Alex :)

Nice work, for someone that never done auto work, ur getting through it quick enough, keep up the good work

Excellent n exciting time Alex, can’t wait to see finished job.Good luck with all the conversion 😉👍

Nice! That electrical set up wasn't cheap though. Looking forward to future vids

Great to see you starting Alex. I’m doing exactly the same as you. I have a 2016 ex BG and just starting the conversion. I don’t have a clue either but learning is a lot of fun. I’m reading about zinc plated self drilling screws to secure batons to the floor. It’s a rabbit hole. I’m looking forward to seeing how you approach it.

A Great and really interesting show Alex 👍 Lovely strip down. Can’t wait to see the finished job . Nice one,keep um coming.

A number of years ago we and my mother in law bought twin Caddy vans. Neither had bulkheads so I bought two off VW and fitted them. Remembering these were identical vans and standard bulkheads the first took 20mins to fit and the second two hours. I had to actually trim the second one to fit 🙄🤔🤔🤔

I enjoyed watching the Video. A great conversion

Good luck on your conversion! That’s a sweet van.

love the plan for the build looking forward to watching these as you make them!

Keep it going Alex looking so good. Nice seeing you being so positive..

I love your joy!!!

The better way for electronics in a small campervan is to use something like Bluetti which will combine everything in one box, from solar to AC and DC plus all the sockets one could need. And you can take it with you when you leave the van, use and charge it elsewhere. I would use one and add a portable Dometic compressor fridge freezer and a solar panel. And the whole rig can be taken to the next van if the van gets sold, plug and play

Love it mate happy to be following your journey can't wait fir the next vido top work bro

nice work on your minivan, I agree, it's the perfect size... looking forward to see your conversion ✌

Grab yourself a dewalt impact driver they take same batteries as your drill but are actually designed specificly for driving screws, it will help with your build and reduce the amount of screw heads you round off and screw drive bits that wear out, the impacting action gets fixings tight without stripping them or having to put your entire body weight against it to stop it slipping and rounding off the screws. The impact driver also does nuts and bolts if you buy the appropriate adaptor it will also do wheel nuts so its handy to have onboard whilst out on the road if you get a flat.

I love your videos and your humor😊👍

Looking forward For Your Future Adventures my guy 🤘🏽💀🤘🏽

This is such a cool project. Looking forward to the next instalment.

I’m about to start my own conversion so I’m looking forward to how this build progresses, hope it goes well for you

Wow that made so much room , awesome job!!

Good luck with it all Alex I’m sure you will Smash it 👌👌

Alex I am really enjoying these videos and they appeal to adventurers in all of us mate 👍

Just a little tip: if you're taking the screws out you can use an magnetic adapter which goes in the drill and attaches to the driver bit. Makes the job easier😀

What a great content you do and will give! Keep it m8!!

Me and my boyfriend have been conversion our caddy maxi for some time now as we are going travelling for 3 months in it around Europe! We have almost finished with the hard bits. We ordered our bed from the vanfurniture, they do different shapes and sizes etc so maybe that would be helpful to look at! Looking forward to watching your progress on your caddy!

loved it mate

You need a bitholder for the electric screwdriver to hold the bits/screwheads such as that t30. Itl work way better then and you wouldve been able to reach that screw that got stuck. Great video again mate 💚

Nice toast ejecting skills Alex 😂

8:39 super satisfying

Hey if you are taking screws out with the drill there are certain settings on the drill so it doesn’t strip out the screw. It just adjusts the speed to fit what you need! Great video and I can’t wait for more!

So awesome Alex. Love the videos.

good luck mate,great content pal 👍

Alex when I see you struggle with the easiest of tool tasks it makes me just want to come and help you.

The toast catch was epic :)

You're on the money bro! Loads of sponsors! Well done.

So eager to see your results man

Happy to have helped you Alex, If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to give me a shout - Craig :)

great start...

Well done so far Alex, the only advice i would give is is take your time never rush, try and get it to how you wont it, but i think you have some brilliant friends to help, look forward to the next one

Loving the videos , can’t wait to watch your journey

Nice skills with the toast 😂 the dreams slowly comming together, looking faward to seeing whare the caddy takes you Top lad 🤙🏻 enjoy.

This is going to be interesting... no doubt you've been watching a few van conversions on KZfaq for some ideas.

Brilliant as always 😁

I think you can use the bulkhead to make the side trims to cover the holes and bits thats left behind from removing it. I saw a friend of mine has done this he cut it and sanded the edges looks realy good instead of expensive side trims

Can’t wait for the next

Hey Alex! You need a universal/hex bit holder for your drill so you can attach those bits more easily, They’re like £2 but make your life so much easier! 😊 I’ve got a spare brand new cheap one I bought when I thought I lost mine but then found it. It’s still in its packaging, happy to post if you have a P.O. Box or something lol

Great work. Looking forward to seeing it. come together. Btw, you missed the tailgate ply covering.

keep up the good work bro!

Good to see your getting on Alex your gonna love it so much more after sleeping in the car lol 😆 I wonder if you will still have your bedside cabinet 🤔

I hope you get the build done quickly. Some of the utubers doing these conversions spend months but yet never achieve much, then claim to be a self build yet someone else did the work. 😤🥳

good thing is you can put your personal touch on it, build it as you want it so it suits your needs ,its a learning process and as you start to get away you will see what works and what dosnt ,might seem silly being such a small van but have a look at installing a diesel heater so that in winter you will be able to keep warm without running the van engine if done early in the project makes it easier to see where the framing for the rest of your requirements ,ie sleeping and storage need to go

Great video,keep them coming 👏

looking at your solar panel gives me that optical illusion thing with the dots

Great video Alex, just a quick tip. You can get recycled plastic insulation from b&q for £17 a roll use it to stuff into all your cavity that you can't get any other insulation. You can never have enough insulation in your van and also filling voids will stop vibrations

Awesome work so far Alex, make sure you keep the ply lining as these can ne used for templates for the corners when you decide what you want to fit the walls of the van out with! I would also recommend going around where some of the tech screws were with a small tub of Hammerite if there is any exposed metal as the condensation can cause rust once you have applied the insulation

Good luck with your project

Wow, lovely. Maybe one concern I get as a car guy myself :) Maybe leave the wooden piece on the sides on the car. When you removed them you exposed some wiring. Now I know that your van is fairly new and wiring looks all good, but maybe it would be best that if at any point you have to access those wires you have 1 panel to remove and not piece by piece of a sound detoning. Just a thought :D Love the progres!

Looking forward to the coming videos

Nice work mate. Interested to watch this transformation!

I absolutely love ur vlogging type of videos, I really want to see the next vid, I wish u luck mate.

Great video