VAN TOUR | She’s BEAUTIFUL - Custard the bus FULL renovation

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We are finally have a van tour!! haha Custard the bus is officially complete! After a quick 6 week bus renovation for Europe last summer we realised we definitely needed some upgrades..
Our Mercedes Vario 814 has undergone some IMMENSE changes, including a FULL custom wrap and upgraded electrical system allowing us to hop on the road and live easily in this tiny home on wheels (she has a shower and toilet too!)
She is just perfect and we couldn’t be happier.
MAJOR thanks to every soul on this planet that helped make this happen - as true novices (and now confident professional LOL) we couldn’t have done it without you.
So buckle up for a little van life story of how we completed a bus conversion from a yellow rust bucket into a vintage green shining butterfly with only Craig's mum's tool box.
💚 Bus stats:
2001 Mercedes Vario 814
4.2 Litre Diesel
Was 24 seats (now 2)
Air Suspension
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@mattthewanderer5029 3 жыл бұрын

I was 9 when I first drew the interior of a Mercedes 609, that I wanted to live in, it took a while but I'm 44 now and I've been living full time in my self converted sprinter for 7 years and still love it! I love what you've done with yours, mine has quarter of million miles on the clock so I'm looking at sail boats as my next step. 🥂To nomads everywhere 🍻

@CanadianFarmGirl1 2 жыл бұрын

WOOOOW!!!! Your an OG to van life!!! CONGRATULATIONS

@lynnsally6474 3 жыл бұрын

This is honestly the best Van Tour I’ve seen, and I’ve watched many! You two are quite hilarious and it made the video so much better. My favorite part is your 3-book library. Talk about luxury

@kingingit 3 жыл бұрын

Haha it’s genuinely NEVER been done before Lynn.. not in a van! 😆 thanks for watching and leaving some a lovely comment 😘

@vickifrakes2761 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite is when she talks about him farting!!!

@jefgirdler7232 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched a boatload of van tours but this is THE most entertaining one I've ever seen

@kingingit 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one Jeff 😁👌🏼

@AdrienneLawrence1 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree. Nice job on y’all’s rig and you two are super funny.

@dirtysanchez941 3 жыл бұрын

I'm going to agree!

@ilyarique 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed! Really enjoyed watching this vid. The bus is lovely but the couple is even more amazing.!

@jakerio8 3 жыл бұрын

Ive watched hundreds if not thousands of van builds and this is cleanly in the top 5 best interiors. Truly amazing what labor of love can dish up

@kingingit 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jake! Perhaps white wasn’t the best choice now we’re on the road haha 😆

@glorialaubscher6381 3 жыл бұрын

So proud of you two on the completion of Custard....she looks snazzy.

@meaghanslifeadventures2293 3 жыл бұрын

Custard has been renovated so beautifully. I was laughing so much when Aimee made Craig put away his jacket because it was too ugly for the video lol

@lisapgiroir 3 жыл бұрын

Aimee & Craig, You two are the brightest spot of every Sunday! Can’t wait to see your Scotland adventures. :)

@kingingit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Lisa ❤ Glad you're enjoying the vids 😆💜

@justinecormack2464 3 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy your videos guys. Such positive energy. Cheers from New Zealand 🇳🇿

@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers 3 жыл бұрын

So proud of you guys! You’ve jumped through many hoops and overcoming so many obstacles, she looks fabulous! Your determination, positive attitudes and such loving friends chipping in to help, you’ve built a lovely home!! Congratulations guys!!! ❤️❤️❤️

@moojiw 3 жыл бұрын

How lovely cozy home. A most good looking RV . Good partition , Good design ,Good funtional.

@RobinPatrick 3 жыл бұрын

Finally, the couches are facing each other! I can never figure out why so many vans/buses have the couch facing the kitchen sink! What the heck is that? Come on in, have a seat, and stare at our kitchen sink. ?? Cozy living room. You have a lovely, smart, cozy, functional and darn fun bus. You two must have a blast!

@kingingit 3 жыл бұрын

haha! Thanks R Patrick! Appreciate it! Yeh we're on the road now and it's been wicked! Thanks for watching!

@Oli_babyy 3 жыл бұрын

The garage comment, hilarious that’s what I’ve been thinking for ages now 🤣 so happy for you guys x!

@kingingit 3 жыл бұрын

haha we get it's an 'across the pond' thing... Craig hates it 😂

@VanBooter 3 жыл бұрын

22:21 Female flasher alert, you guys nailed this tour I think probably one if not the best I have ever watched. Naturals you are bloody naturals.

@ClipsByLaura 3 жыл бұрын

This is both one of the funniest van tours I've ever seen, as well as one of the most well-done van conversions

@alohatvj 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome bus build. Custard is very nice. Professionally built. Two thumbs up!

@rschrader 3 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual! Three suggestions: 1) what about extending the shower curtain to divide the shower area from the toilet so the toilet doesn’t get wet. 2) what about getting some foam or something soft to drape over the hard wood of your kitchen table box. It might be softer than the straight-up wood when you get in/out of bed. 3) round-off the corner of Aimee’s armrest so she doesn’t whack her elbow on that sharp corner when she sits down. Cheers...

@andrewstones2921 3 жыл бұрын

I’d forgotten how much I love welsh accents.. what a marvellous van.

@kingingit 3 жыл бұрын

Aw Legend Andrew, thank you

@carrieapparcel6956 3 жыл бұрын

My grandfather turned a greyhound bus into a motorhome in the 90s and the best piece of advice he ever gave me, was "If you can taste metal in your mouth, let go!" It was his lifeline. He turned the manual transmission to an automatic and then he and my grandmother and their dog traveled around. It was what gave him purpose and made him live longer. The moment the bus was sold, his life deteriorated and he passed not long after. I'm soo happy for you and cannot believe you bought it on Ebay. Amazing.

@jennyvogtlin93 3 жыл бұрын

This looks beautiful! You guys are so fun to watch. Have an awesome time in Scotland!

@kingingit 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jenny! 😊

@trailingarm63 3 жыл бұрын

Best van/bus on KZfaq. Amazing job, you must have some very clever friends and family. It didn't look promising at the beginning but my god did you turn it around!

@andrewkidd2707 10 ай бұрын

Hello! Six months into the van scene and found your acc when looking for Harris n Lewis stuff. We're now fully addicted to your vids. Luckily we've got years of catch-ups to work through. Currently August 21. Keep on keepin on!

@pj427 3 жыл бұрын

i genuinely had a good time watching this, literally had a good laugh while watching. other than the amazing van build and tour, the way you presented it was really fun. cheers!

@sunshinedeb 3 жыл бұрын

You are 100% right she is beautiful 💜 Happy and safe travels! ✌️💕🚐🥂

@WanderfulRevolution 3 жыл бұрын

She is absolutely lovely guys!!!! Enjoy!

@sameerazenib9678 3 жыл бұрын

Everybody should have a Custard in their lives......the possibiliy of adventures is endless! 😍 Just had to subscribe...

@kingingit 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard Sameera! thanks for subscribing! 😄💪

@kdf525 3 жыл бұрын

You two are awesome! I absolutely love your bubbly energy, you compliment each other perfectly! Absolutely love your bus conversion. Fan from the USA

@kingingit 3 жыл бұрын

Aw Charlie! Thank you for such a lovely comment 😊♥️

@sophiewoolfenden 3 жыл бұрын

She looks smashing, you've done yourselves proud!! Best part of my Sunday is watching the pair of you, I'll forever be your greatest fan :) Loads of happy and smiley love your way xx

@WanderingHome 3 жыл бұрын

We are loving custard 2.0, she's a beauty! X

@karenmodestino8233 3 жыл бұрын

Best part of Sunday’s for me !!!!!! Love love you guys !!!! And custard too !!!! Love from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦

@kingingit 3 жыл бұрын

Whoop! Thank you Karen! 😁

@loiswilson7474 3 жыл бұрын

Delighted to see you’re still rocking this! Beautiful and fun

@DK-dd3ds 3 жыл бұрын

These guys have humor sense, i agree with that as i watched a thousand videos of van, bus & Truck life tour ❤️

@Gmaillorraine 2 жыл бұрын

Great tour. Lovely style. Note taken about the leckie. Our 4 wheel truck camper is a year away so I have to live vicariously through others

@point1392 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with Lynn Sally. Very entertaining‼️Your bus is so Beautiful. 👍 on the Music 🎶 You are a great couple. So lively & full of life. Your bus truly matches your personality. Very well done‼️

@johnstraw6138 3 жыл бұрын

Well done lads, you're consistently demonstrating over and over again how to overcome challenges big and small. Enjoy Scotland, well earned!

@AfterTheRains 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous is Custard. 🚌. Welcome to Scotland. I hope you have some great and safe adventures.

@kingingit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃We're having a blast so far!

@jennytstathers1253 3 жыл бұрын

She looks fantastic!! Ive been watching the transformation from the beginning 😊 I can't wait to see your travels in custard 😍😍

@jonnycollins7189 3 жыл бұрын

THE VAN IS SO BEAUTIFUL!!! So glad I have found your channel

@akaphotographer 3 жыл бұрын

YES!!! Love the outcome! So polished and beautiful! 🙌🏼💚And look how cozy it is at night with the cinema mood! 📽 And his van tour is one of the funniest and honest ones I've seen! 🤣Love you lots! 💖

@bunnyteddyvideodiaries Жыл бұрын

Absolute legends. A proper legit vehicle!! Freaking awesome!! Happy travels!!

@melindatowne1586 3 жыл бұрын

I just love watching you guys...such a inspiration and total funbags!!!!

@graham.l6604 3 жыл бұрын

Just been sitting watching random videos waiting for this to appear 😂😂😂

@kingingit 3 жыл бұрын

haha well we hope it was worth the wait! 😁

@graham.l6604 3 жыл бұрын

Bloody loves it I do 👍👍

@aceofhearts246 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful done🎉 keep rockin. Love you guys!!!

@JaniceLadyJStyleKrako 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the redo! Safe and fun travels always 💯❤

@IntoTheBody 3 жыл бұрын

Yessss lads!!! Looks amazing, absolutely smashed it this time 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

@deanne609 3 жыл бұрын

The two of you are so fun to watch! You play really well off of each other! Glad I found your channel! Love the 🚌 tour! Happy travels!

@dirtysanchez941 3 жыл бұрын

What a lovely couple!! I had to rewatch this video because I was just enjoying the people!! I love these people ❣️ Ok, custard is very beautiful, efficient and just all around perfection! Subscribed! Love you two.. 💙✌️

@kingingit 3 жыл бұрын

Aww thank you! ❤️ Welcome aboard!

@unattendedgrandma4073 3 жыл бұрын

I love your references to the Borrowers!

@Elizabeth-rq1vi 3 жыл бұрын

unattendedgrandma I caught it also! I think I read all the books as a youth. I also wanted to make miniature furniture because of them.

@lynlandham3779 3 жыл бұрын

Custard looks SO happy! Thanks for the tour, and can't wait for the Scotland videos to start!

@yesterdays_tomorrow. 3 жыл бұрын

Captivating tour. You two are absolutely brilliant. No doubt that the madness that is 2020 will have zero effect on you two. Much love!

@padidazg.1166 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, Custard looks incredible! The best van renovation ever. You have turned it into a luxurious moving flat. Looking forward to seeing your Scotland trip!

@janeenadams 3 жыл бұрын

Custard is absolutely fantastic! You two did such a great job! I love rainy stay in days so your set up for movies is my favorite part 😊

@PammieGonzalez 3 жыл бұрын

These 2 are hilarious. Hamming it up. Loved it and am impressed with all their travels.

@japnuts 3 жыл бұрын

Love you guys!! Always a blast. Can’t wait for all the travels in Custard 😘🇨🇦❤️

@jorgensen8 3 жыл бұрын

I've done this kind of thing myself and few will realize the amount of work. That said, you've done an amazing job! Good luck on your travels.

@shyannesansom 3 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome you guys! I can’t wait to see Scotland with you. I’m sending you warmth and sunshine from the Southwestern US ☀️

@bobguenther6658 3 жыл бұрын

Looks fantastic! Can’t wait for the touring to start!

@elliervine4342 3 жыл бұрын

Custard looks fab! Happy travels guys!

@DanniandJoe 3 жыл бұрын

Yes Custard!!! Looking beaut! Can't wait to see your adventures on the NC500

@cooking.cassie 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this! Great to see her in such detail after all the Reno vlogs

@gerrieellen 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful Bus you did a fantastic job and you guys are hysterical

@lauraadams528 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful build!! I love the bus itself...very unique and i love it!!!

@feliciamarie040 Жыл бұрын

this is the best size of bus and reno ive seen !! adorable

@kingingit Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@katie4233 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t know how you don’t have more followers, you are my favorite channel out there!

@Kerbside 3 жыл бұрын

⭐ You done good you couple of STARS!!! ⭐ Long live Craigs Magnum PI Tash! 💯

@katarahudarro9875 3 жыл бұрын

I'm happy to see you two so happy! ❤️❤️❤️

@akinama1103 3 жыл бұрын

This was so amazing! So much fun to watch!

@hanrae1730 3 жыл бұрын

You two always brighten up my Sunday! 💗 so looking forward to seeing how you guys enjoy Scotland!

@AmyOmbelineCoulter 3 жыл бұрын

Custard 2.0 looks BOSS! Hope you guys have a fab trip, can’t wait for the videos

@kingingit 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Amy! 💖

@vanlifeforgoldenrhodes 3 жыл бұрын

You guys always make me smile and LAUGH and I love watching you. Great job on Custard/Pestard. Love ya

@dolorescardenas3853 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing job, all that hard work paid off! Enjoy your Scotland adventure🏞 Can't wait to the upcoming videos.

@aishamohammad 3 жыл бұрын

I have to agree with the rest, this is the most entertaining bus tour I ever watched. Very clear explanation and Custard is very beautiful inside and out. 👍💕

@TrueColorsss808 3 жыл бұрын

It is so cute! I can see why you picked it!

@midestinoelmundo 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations it's BEAUTIFULL and luminous!! 👍☀️

@The101Rurple 3 жыл бұрын

Been waiting all day for this and YAAAAAY! Custard is looking GORGEOUS! xxx Can't wait for the Scotland videos! :)

@jenlewis241 2 жыл бұрын

love love love this van tour!!! making my way through Kinging-It after finding you guys on Eamon and Bec's channel! Hip hip hooray for you guys and your channel, socials, and most of all, YOU!!!

@ragamuffinthepollywog 3 жыл бұрын

What an amazing couple! Loved your energy and your vid.

@dmiller5765 3 жыл бұрын

Happy bus life! Excited to see your Scotland videos.

@ajinkyameshram3096 3 жыл бұрын

i didnt saw anything better than this it just awesome great work

@markdicker2732 3 жыл бұрын

Loved your video and you two , happy travels!

@brookesmith8223 3 жыл бұрын

They are delightful!!

@thevan-isher8317 3 жыл бұрын

You both need ypur own tv series. Your brilliant together. I live you your van your passion for travelling and adventure your scooters and that your welsh.

@kingingit 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you Jon! Haha we'd be sacked first day on set 😂

@JohnRS100 3 жыл бұрын

So the only time that Craig can stand upright is when he is doing the cooking and washing up. Wonder whose idea that was.

@ralphsinteriors3155 3 жыл бұрын

Right? lucky Aimee that he cooks!

@CandySoulAndSoil 3 жыл бұрын

It’s fantastic guys, watched every single video of you making it yet still watched this like I’d never seen it before ❤️

@joycelin441 2 жыл бұрын

I'm obsessed with your bus! So beautiful!

@AmbientWalking 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Amazing!

@philolivant2706 3 жыл бұрын

Cant wait for next Sunday keep up the good work lads stay safe 👍

@Samsona75 3 жыл бұрын

My Sunday indulgence 💕. Great job on the bus, she’s gorgeous!

@shirleydaras6355 3 жыл бұрын

Bloody Amazing!👍👍 You did it, all done and on the road again. Grand, am waiting to see more.👍😂 Take care, be safe and Enjoy your selves.⚘⚘💖💖😊😊

@kingingit 3 жыл бұрын

Ah cheers Shirley!! 🤓

@martina.m6281 3 жыл бұрын

Isn't she lovely! Can't wait for Scotland videos. ❤enjoy the adventure and well deserved van (bus?) life! 🤗🤗

@craigjones9120 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant lads! cracking job ! Love all you have done and looking forward to the open roads ! Cheers 🍻 from Canada 🇨🇦

@bryanbowes2778 3 жыл бұрын

Well done guys, you both should be proud of Custard, safe travels lads 👍

@alibarber123 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for such a funny vlog on the finished Custard, and your excitement for the next stage in van life is contagious. Thanks again, you two are brilliant.

@kingingit 3 жыл бұрын

Ah thank you! Can't wait for some MEGA road trips in her!!

@Shaun_Garratt 3 жыл бұрын

Looking awesome guys, all came together nicely. Custard looked pretty before, but so stylish and practical now. Looking forward to seeing what you have been up to in Scotland.

@SAMSARA0819 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Guys! i loved this video. you guys are so cute and adorable and happy. i truly enjoyed this video and watching you guys fix it and make it beautiful. blessings to you and everyone who watches your videos. lots of love always!

@petergibbs 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great bus tour. Whenever I get on a bus I always start thinking on how I would convert it into an rv. Especially when in Europe and on the small buses there such as Custard use to be until he found a better life. Happy travelling. Not only does he look good on the inside, but the way you have done his outside is brilliant.