MAXIMISE THE WIDTH OF YOUR CAMPER VAN WITH INSERTS

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Жыл бұрын

The transit camper van build continues and this week I ply line the walls of the van and build inserts to allow me to fit a bigger bed.
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@trudysimms1564 Жыл бұрын

I like the idea of not having windows. Very 'stealthy ', more wall space for whatever. You could put in a little skylight window for ventilation and light. The backdoors open onto the beach is lovely enough in my books. We'll done Shaun, you're doing a grand job. Charlie seems to think so too 😊

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@chatteyj Жыл бұрын

Rather than little skylight consider a glass marine deck hatch so you can climb out onto the roof rack that's what I've done and I'm really pleased with it.

@TerryTrackerChannel Жыл бұрын

Some handy woodworking there mate

@joodm5641 Жыл бұрын

Very interests as always Shaun! So frustrating with all the rain we’ve been having! I can’t wait until you start putting the kitchen units etc in. Take good care of yourself, Kate and Charlie. He’s such a cute baby! 😀

@phillipbuckley-pu7my 10 ай бұрын

Thanks very much, your doing exactly what want to do, thanks for the info!!

@poppyk6182 Жыл бұрын

Aww 🥰 Your beautiful baby 👶 boy.

@ChristineWylie-ou4lq Жыл бұрын

Well done Shaun. Not easy getting stuff done with a newborn! Hats off to you! I’m waiting to see if you fit a travel cot for your gorgeous little boy! 👶🏼 💙😃 Seriously though, I’m learning a lot from your videos. Thanks for sharing 🙌🏼

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ricky450f Жыл бұрын

Those inserts completely change the look of a ply lined van 👍🏼for anyone watching who drives regular to the coast get in AA or RAC !! a little trip to Bournemouth Thursday cost me £800 to get towed back 🙈oil cooler went on my low miles 2010 transit

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Hope you get it fixed Ricky

@red9zero Жыл бұрын

Try Start Rescue. Cheaper than the big names and cover older vehicles too. Service is also excellent, as I found out this weekend!

@colinpiper6280 Жыл бұрын

Great work Shaun. I'm really impressed. And as you said, it's really starting to look like a camper now.

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks Colin 👍

@alanmaddern8171 Жыл бұрын

Really coming on now Shaun it looked totally different when you got the ply up. Nice to see Charlie is doing well! Remember to measure twice cut once 😉 looking forward to the next vlog take care! Alan

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks Alan

@nemoscamperadventures7563 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this episode 🤙🏻🍊

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate

@petehall9827 Жыл бұрын

Van is coming along nicely Shaun,great work on the inserts 👍

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pete

@jampam-jf8mt Жыл бұрын

Great job in not many days. Looking forward to the rest being ply lined and the furniture being built/installed.

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@remnl Жыл бұрын

great progress on the camper. small tip when cutting the multiplex use some (painter) tape on the cutting line then the wood won't splinter

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Good advice

@jasonwhite745 Жыл бұрын

Great work Shaun! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙌

@davep5972 Жыл бұрын

It’s looking awesome!! Great job

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave

@Ostrius Жыл бұрын

When it starts raining place a piece of polycarbonate or ply on top of the rear doors for shelter while you’re working, saves closing doors all the time.

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Good advice

@davepyer Жыл бұрын

Awsome work, Shaun. And very difficult conditions. Keep at it. 😉👍

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks David

@iancartwright20 Жыл бұрын

Great job

@projectzip Жыл бұрын

Quite envious of your inserts. Im off to look at my van 😊

@Richard_Barnes Жыл бұрын

Starting to take shape week after week 👍🏻 Gonna be brilliant to see this when it's finished as I've watched the whole build so that's great. Nice job 🙂

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard and thank you for watching

@chrisdevalda3970 Жыл бұрын

Dont need windows, u have a big one at the front, hidden away and very stealth!!! Cant wait to see the finished article mate, doing a great job!!!

@jeaniemcc3188 Жыл бұрын

Wow, stunning transformation! Well done. You make this look so easy!! Love Kate and Charlie’s entry. She looks great! And Charlie is just the sweetest. Good job on van and crew!

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeanie

@sallydavis1345 Жыл бұрын

Things are really looking good. You are doing a fabulous job. And I love hearing the birds singing during your video.

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@Jqteadventures1659 Жыл бұрын

Looking great and I like the idea with the inserts.

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@MrTerryb1956 Жыл бұрын

Its starting to look really good Shaun

@andrewhopper8700 10 ай бұрын

Auwsome job❤

@funkduck1842 Жыл бұрын

The van looks great, your baby looks great, the weather might be great one day.

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ABritishBoyAndAFilipina 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for your videos, I have saved them for future reference, I am thinking of getting a boxer or transit or similar in a few months and your videos will be a great help. I am a bit scared though, from the expense and my lack of experience but hey ho, got to just go for it.

@kathybutler881 Жыл бұрын

Wow really coming together now. Love seeing your wife & little man, he's so cute

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kathy

@dejavu563 Жыл бұрын

I didn't like not having windows but after watching it turned out to be a good idea ! Great video.

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@macbilling6410 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant mate. Looking really good.

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mac

@markplenty2631 Жыл бұрын

I like the no windows approach. A couple of led strip lights and your sorted. Like the insert idea it definitely gives a dimension to the place.

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Cheers

@babypush3787 Жыл бұрын

Not in Penzance at the mo on looking after a barge on the grand Union canal in London so deff sympathies for all the rain as allways lovin the vids and watching your progress awesome 😊

@Adz Жыл бұрын

You done a good job with those boxes mate! That’s one job I’m not looking forward to if I need to put them in mine

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Cheers Adz when are you revealing your new van?

@PolkaDotPearle Жыл бұрын

Looking good! You definitely win the “shonkiest jigsaw-ing some flappy plyboard on a flimsy workmate” award though 😂

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

😂

@mickjourneaux1798 Жыл бұрын

Love what you have done Shaun 🤟🤟

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mick

@nigelbarrett3602 Жыл бұрын

Really taking shape now Shaun your doing a great job. Definitely no windows you can open the back doors for the view and would be another storage space. Keep up the good work 👍

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Great idea

@paulski2004 Жыл бұрын

Great progress, lots of work under the surface

@patrickevans8940 Жыл бұрын

Happy Easter What an absolute cracking job you’re doing

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks Patrick

@MiikaWasHere Жыл бұрын

Pro tip: use hearing protection 👌

@iamforeveramazing Жыл бұрын

I look forward to these videos every week

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nikki

@paulturner5 Жыл бұрын

Looking good mate! 👍👍🏄🏻‍♂️

@vikingcampervans Жыл бұрын

Coming along fast but properly done with attention to detail well done 👍

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@davidboroughs2405 Жыл бұрын

Great work m8 coming along nicely

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@xXBantamXx Жыл бұрын

Shaun , its your van . Build it how you like. Looking good.

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@jackydoualan8539 Жыл бұрын

Doing a fantastic job love seeing baby Charlie waiting for next video

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jacky

@brendonparamor3524 Жыл бұрын

Been waitIng all week for 9am on Sunday.

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

You’re my biggest fan lol

@brendonparamor3524 Жыл бұрын

@@LoveSundays I’ll be your biggest employee one day. Paid to be your mate…

@bewster7 Жыл бұрын

Loving these videos and I am learning some really good tips like how to stop board from wobbling when cutting. Some of it does mess with my OCD mind you😂

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

I leave those bits in to mess with people 😂

@davyfella Жыл бұрын

Keep your leisure battery and all of the domestic electrics separate from the vehicle's earth. If you have any problems or short circuits on the domestic system you can end sending power surges through the van chassis. ECUs, alternators, fuel pumps, stereo and all sorts of expensive whizzbangery are all connected to the van's chassis earth. It does mean that you have to run more wires but at least you have complete piece of mind that both electrical systems are completely separate and can be easily isolated through a double pole double throw breaker (smart relay) which should be your only connection between vehicle battery and domestic battery.

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

So are you saying to earth it through the vans current battery?!

@davyfella Жыл бұрын

@@LoveSundays Fit a smart battery relay to the van battery. That connects your leisure battery when it senses that you have over approx 13.5v coming from the alternator. The twin core wire from the smart relay and the van negative terminal should be the only connection between van electrics and your domestic electrics. Run a separate pair of wires to each individual circuit (internal lights, fridge, water heater, etc) It may sound like overkill. But this lesson has been learnt from many 1000s of kms of off-road adventure driving across Australia. Remember all circuits should be on their own fuse. You should have a minimum 30 amp fuse on the feed from the smart relay AND on the wire connecting the two earth terminals. You should consider a master breaker or easily accessible battery disconnect terminals just in case you have issues which needs all power to be shut off quickly (Also on the feed from your solar panels).

@maxineredfern3380 Жыл бұрын

Shaun, thanks for all build info your giving but I’m sorry this week the little dude stole the show lol. Maxx

@tunstall429 Жыл бұрын

Coming along nicely 👍👍👍

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Cheers Paul

@iancliveedwards Жыл бұрын

Good couple of days work mate , well done 👍

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@driving_all_over Жыл бұрын

Nice one Shaun, you’ve done a great job with it Glad you managed to find some help at 11:55 too 😉

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

2 shaun’s are better than one 😂

@driving_all_over Жыл бұрын

@@LoveSundays I definitely agree there 😂

@bunnybasheruk Жыл бұрын

That looks proper tidy Shaun, you have more skill & patience than me thats for sure mate.

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Cheers mate

@JanieJane6149 Жыл бұрын

I want your van when it’s finished 😊🥰🇬🇧

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

😂 thank you

@MRP78 Жыл бұрын

I think it's cool without windows! Super cozy and more stealth. If you need to see outside then you could always add a few cameras to the outside.

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Good idea

@Yvonneb_ Жыл бұрын

Your van is looking amazing. Your baby is absolutely gorgeous xx

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks Yvonne he takes after his mother 😂

@jonstephens682 Жыл бұрын

Hi Shaun. Wow mate your van is coming along nicely and it’s looking good your doing a cracking job mate. Keep up the good videos mate. 😊

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon, have you had your meeting yet?

@jonstephens682 Жыл бұрын

@@LoveSundays not yet mate, 11th May.

@scottward1001 Жыл бұрын

I can’t wait to see the end result 😊

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Me too 😂

@paulski2004 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thank you Paul much appreciated 😊

@LeeLeesAdventures Жыл бұрын

Coming along great 👍

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@DebbieHollandNZ Жыл бұрын

WOW good job looks amazing

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@christinecrockford1654 Жыл бұрын

No window i agree. When i do mine will do same.

@andrewrowlands Жыл бұрын

I love your videos mate the progress on your van I enjoy watching every time are you self taught in your woodwork or you a carpenter by trade 🤔 fantastic work regardless 👍🏻😎🔥

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

I’m definitely not a carpenter 😂 I watch KZfaq videos to learn mainly but it helps that my dad is a carpenter so I alway pick his brain

@andrewrowlands Жыл бұрын

@@LoveSundays FairPlay you could have fooled me top job can’t wait for next video 👍🏻😎🔥

@JCJourney Жыл бұрын

I used corrugated plastic sheets and wrapped it with carpet for all the panels. It is much lighter than using a wood panel. Also it is cheaper and very easy to work with.

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

That’s fine if you want carpeted walls I guess. Good that it’s light weight though

@JCJourney Жыл бұрын

@@LoveSundays ya, it feels more like a normal car than an RV. I only use the van for road trip, not living in the van.

@phil7301 Жыл бұрын

NO WINDOWS, HOW DARE YOU ! 😂😂😂 It's looking fantastic, .. 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

😂

@mgleeds3834 Жыл бұрын

Great vid as always. The ply you cut around the wheel arches. You didn't take into account the floor has been lifted up. So the template was right you just needed to cut off the bottom so it falls in. But your smashing it 👊

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Yea my dad pointed that out to me after I did it 😂

@Sidchasingclassiccars Жыл бұрын

You're getting there buddy. Fortunately we had a couple of dry days this week and I managed to fit two side windows between the rainy days ... get in! 🙂

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

When can I come see it Sid?

@Sidchasingclassiccars Жыл бұрын

@@LoveSundays Well not much to see yet Shaun I've done my insulation and boarding, removed the bulkhead and fitted the two side windows. I think I'll do the roof vent next but maybe not this week as the weather forecast is pants! Give me a few weeks and we can have a meet up somewhere. ✌

@Sidchasingclassiccars Жыл бұрын

PS I've also put my bed beams IKEA hack in, just got slats to fit on that. 🛌

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Yea that’s the set up I’m going for. How difficult was it to get the brackets that hold the beams up?

@Sidchasingclassiccars Жыл бұрын

@@LoveSundays I was lucky there as I found six brackets on E bay used but good as new for £16. Keep an eye on e bay but be careful as there are some crazy prices being asked. 😏

@annette1765 Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t bother with window keeps it very stealthy, and if you want some light switch them on! Can always open the doors. Loving the build.

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@mscattale Жыл бұрын

Awe Sweet Charlie! 😊

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

He always steals the show

@chrisdavison2022 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see what you use for the surface finish, since you nearly need a second mortgage for that furniture board!! But that's only if you use that...

@sali8312 Жыл бұрын

I’m loving the 80s music

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Showing my age aren’t I 😂

@jimmyquinn9639 Жыл бұрын

Lovely job 👍👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@johnnymac26 Жыл бұрын

im with you on the no windows skylight will suffice and some good carpentry skills on show there mate.

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks John

@angeldown27 Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure on the iPhone hole more like an ipad hole after the additional Cut... keep you the work but don't forget to enjoy your family first❤

@dieselbushcraft1299 Жыл бұрын

“No windows!!!” It’s your van mate you do it your way in just the same way as I’ve done my van my way, jeez Im beginning to sound like a Frank Sinatra song. It’s a massive upgrade from your last van.

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@lifesahobby Жыл бұрын

Be careful with damp wood , when it drys out it will squeak.. so around your bed area use some washers on your screws . Nothing worse than a squeaky bed .

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice

@lifesahobby Жыл бұрын

@@LoveSundays plastic washers I think if you can find them . But as you make the frame of the bed , that's where the problems occur later on . Keep the framing wood indoors for a few days . . Or leave room that you can get inside the framing to remove a screw or two . More screws equals more squeak if you get me .. wood will shrink as it dries as you know , so what I've found is if I can screw down a floor board with one screw , instead of three over two metres , I won't get any squeaking at all . It'll squeak with nails or screws . .just a different squeak . Happy are those who find a solution to their own liking. Thanks for the brilliant video btw and inspiring so many people.

@fredsmith8612 Жыл бұрын

Another great update love my Sunday morning update lol. Do you do this as your main job or is it just a hobby? (Days off etc). Vid quality getting better each vid aswell 🤙

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks Fred

@groundhog1143 Жыл бұрын

Your doing great buddy given me ideas 😂😂

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave

@groundhog1143 Жыл бұрын

@@LoveSundays your more than welcome I look forward to your next video

@lprtravel Жыл бұрын

Love it

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks paul

@craigstewart2545 Жыл бұрын

Love the iPhone method. Gets the job done 😂

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

It still needs tidying up but it’s ok

@tomwinch9107 Жыл бұрын

You are motoring along now Shaun! Your dad's jig looks like a great tool - he's a clever chap! Did you cut just outside the pencil marks so the cut-out lined up with the kitchen inserts, or leave a tiny lip to trim off later (it looked quite tight to get the pencil angled enough so the lead ran along the edge - often when space is tight you get the wood round the lead pushing the mark away by 1 or 2 mm (or 1/16th" in old money!)). It's looking really really good though - and far better than it did when you started! Comparing your first video on this van build with this one shows that you've made massive progress - I know it's hard when you are so close to the work seeing how far you've come! If you didn't come across as being eternally cheerful I'd be worried when you compared it to how it looked when you started! Hope you, Kate and Charlie are getting enough time together in between working and this 'little project' ... the next video doesn't have to be next week if you need some real rest ...

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

I cut it smaller so I could trim it afterwards but it’ll be finished with a trim anyway to hide any imperfections after I’ve painted it. Don’t worry about me not having any time with the family I’ve got a huge amount of time of work at the moment so 2 days a week working on the van is nothing when I have 5 days at home with the baby. It’s be a lot more difficult when I go back to work.

@iainhenderson8751 Жыл бұрын

Looking tidy with the ply up. I'm not sure earthing the leisure batteries to the van body is a good idea? You may want to check that out? cheers

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

I’ll look into it

@richcapper6216 Жыл бұрын

Think the arch gap is because you raised the floor level

@CentralMusicNation. Жыл бұрын

Starting to take shape week after week mate , there's no point rushing it cause u want to make it look your own , just a question how much do u think it would of cost you for all the equipment for your van?

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

I’m keeping note of how much everything is costing to I can work out the full cost at the end but some of the big stuff like the solar will be expensive

@caahacky Жыл бұрын

What screws did you use to screw the 12mm framing onto the metalwork? Thanks

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

5 x 30mm

@adamjones1914 Жыл бұрын

Hi mate thw vans coming along good are you a chippy buy trade 😂😂😂

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

I would be the worlds worst chippy if I was 😂

@weetailsy3 Жыл бұрын

Hey, for the inserts did you use something like 9mm ply for the sides and then a thinner board for the back?

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Sides are 12mm ply back is 6mm ply

@peterwalton479 Жыл бұрын

Nice one mate looking good . Erm up to you about windows who’s van is it anyway 😊 great appearance from Charlie boy in he filling out

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter

@Jimmy-lb1yc Жыл бұрын

You didn't take into consideration the sub floor that you have added hence why there is a much bigger gap around your wheel arches on the new ply lining

@leehawkinslee Жыл бұрын

are you able to access the rear lights to change bulbs when needed with the ply tight up to the rear doors ?

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Yes the rear lights on these vans undo from the outside

@leehawkinslee Жыл бұрын

@Love Sundays glad that's the case, my transit custom needs access from inside. Love the build

@markwesson8714 4 ай бұрын

Hi Shaun, how many sheets of plywood did you use altogether? Love your videos btw

@LoveSundays 4 ай бұрын

Can’t remember mate must’ve been around 5 or six

@user-yu8uq1dg1r Жыл бұрын

Doing a great job 😊. What are you doing with your existing van?? Dave

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Not sure yet might sell it but I need to get it in the garage before I do as it has a small issue with going into limp mode 😂

@andyneilmcg Жыл бұрын

The wheel arches sit higher because your floor is 25mm higher than what it was. Does it rain like that all year round?

@JW-wp8rp 9 ай бұрын

what is the size van did you get too start with when i start i need to know sizes thank you

@LoveSundays 9 ай бұрын

L3 H3 transit

@stuarthall2523 Жыл бұрын

Impressive work S. 👍

@LoveSundays Жыл бұрын

Thanks Stuart

@pet_cow_5452 5 ай бұрын

Oh man the rain is the enemy, can't escape it on the west coast of Ireland either! You didn't varnish the inside of the ply ling? As I am about to do mine I wonder is it appropriate?

@LoveSundays 5 ай бұрын

I’ve never varnished any of my lining in any of my vans and the wood normally out lives the van

@pet_cow_5452 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the reply!!!@@LoveSundays