I have a transit,and with the ribs out,I only get 180cm I am 178 cm ,so I thought great,but when you put a pillow on,you lose a bit,so I shortened my pillows width ways made heap of difference

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

That’s a fantastic idea thank you 🤓👍

Glad you did the speedy up video whilst building the bed , a brilliant idea instead of stopping and starting once built, as per usual brilliant content , a definite 👍👍👍👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Than you really appreciate your feedback 👍🤓👍

Whew! That was exhausting! You’ll get it all worked out and it will look great! 👍 and congratulations on 10k 🎉

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you I really appreciate your support 👍🤓👍

Wow your van's almost done and lookin lovely Mel Cheers for your inspirational videos, they make me smile but watchin you puzzling get that mattress in was a right craic!!

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you 👍🤓👍

You're doing a fantastic job there Mel, I am quite excited for you and to see it finished. Keep up the great work, Poo

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍🍻

Well mate, watching you bid and win that van and to now see it really starting to look like a camper van is just great. All with simple tools and a bit of imagination. And along the way picked up 10k of us watching 👍👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍

Lol.... blow the sides of the van off!! Classic. Top work Mel, coming together now

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Roo 👍🤓👍

Mel you are my favourite Van builder. You show the little mistakes as well. Mate you are funny. I will be building a van conversion, when the weather gets better. I will be useing your video's as guides. Keep it up Mel. Cheers

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you that’s really appreciated 👍🤓👍

Looking good Mel! The bed that is.👍😜

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍

Looking great Mel .👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍

Looking Good. Keep IT Going Lad.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤓👍

Van builder, comedian 😂 love it. Brilliant Saturday day 1 lockdown from Swansea 👌

Excellent and as enthusiastic as ever Mel..😁👍🏻

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤓👍

Hi Mel, it looked like the battle with the mattress was the most challenging part of your entire build!!! 🤣🤣🤣. Awwww, I was trying to give you a hand through the screen. It looks amazing! Woohooo, you’re ahead of schedule. I’m excited for you.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤓👍

what a wonderful, informative but funny introduction to your youtube . my son and I are beginning our van project really soon.

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to comment really appreciated good luck with your build 👍🤓👍

Well done on 10 k subscribers

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍

Good valid point about mould build up under mattress. I lived in a van for 12 year and made this comment about letting mattress breath and got ridiculed for it. This was on a off grid camper forum. Some people don't take advise and choose to learn the hard way. Nice van interior your doing there

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Hi thank you for your positive feedback really appreciated I learned the hard way too it’s seriously unhealthy I got the worst chests infection I’ve ever had from mould it lasted months 👍🤓👍

Nice job Mel the van is looking really good mate 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤓👍

Great show MEL well done mate looks awesome.👍🇬🇧🍺🤘

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍

8" Mattress that is what we are getting great job Mel

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers buddy 🤓👍

I was laughing so hard. Never seen any mattress origami before. Every day is a school day. Well done.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😂👍

Good effort Bud ...loving the vids

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍

Well done mel...looks great

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍

@jamesphoenix3697

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld I'm just finishing off two bench seat frames with pull outs to make the bed I'm using 25mm box tube. I was concerned about wood frame maybe moving over time with heat and cold ect..

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck 😉

Cracking video..thumbs up..

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍

Fantastic job Mel, it's coming together real nicely! Maybe a bit of a splash guard between the mattress and the kitchen countertop would help to keep the mattress and bedding clean and separate from kitchen stuff? Just a thought 😉 Looking forward to your next video, you always make me laugh 😄

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you that’s not a bad idea 👍😂👍

Don’t worry about the mattress fitting as I think once you have slept on it a few times it’ll take the shape of the sides. It’s a great job you are doing mate, that’s going to be a great comfortable place to be. Just sit back and enjoy it.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you I think you could be absolutely right 🤓👍

Hi Mel🌟 well done your getting there 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤓👍

Funny, brilliant watch.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍

It's looking great Mel, had to laugh at the mattress struggle 😅

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 😂🤓👍

If you ever think of selling it give me a shout ;) Very nice build near complete now . Hats off to you good sir!

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate really appreciate your encouragement and support 👍🤓👍

OMG mel that's 1 of the best laughs on YT 👍👍👍👍

nice fella i bet the cats will enjoy the new bed

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Yes when there not all cozying up in front of the fire lol 🤓👍

😂😂😂😂 This made me laugh and it does look comfortable 😂 well done mell for not flashing your backside too much 😂😂😂😂xxx

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I’m pleased it brightened up your day 😂😂🤓👍

Nice one Mel, that mattress looks soooo comfey :) About the same height as we are going for, but only a six inch mattress, they weigh an awful lot, it's know wonder you were knackered after getting it in.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and good luck with your build 👍🤓👍

@Antonia.Bradley

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld Hey Mel...I gave you a plug in my latest video :)

Your channel is interesting and very funny :)) I subscribed and hit the bell. I´m certainly watching more of your videos. Thank´s for your afford ! Greetings from Austria, Gaby

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you that’s so kind of you I really appreciate your positive feedback and encouragement 👍😊👍

Well done Mel you made me cry started when you walked around the mattress and ended up in the same position thanks for the 😂 mate

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😂🤓👍

Mel I think Greg virgo used slats from IKEA said it was cheap option, I'm only 5 ft 6 and her in doors is shorter! We would be lost in this bed.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

That’s nice 👍🤓👍

Vans Looking Great Mel 👍👍👍 And after all that I’m sure I’d just go for a snooze😂😂😂 Can I expect delivery next week of my new van 😂😂😂 Stay well and keep smiling. Ash 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Haha no chance 😂🤓👍

@ashy1423

4 жыл бұрын

Mel’s Van World 😢

If i cut 6" off I'd only have half 1/2" left Lol. The van's looking great 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Oh dear 😂🤓👍

Niiiiiice 👌👍🏻

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🤓👍

Thumbs up and subscribed. That was quite a laugh. But great van!!

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you I really appreciate your encouragement and support 🤓👍🍻

Well done mel , battle of the mattress was a good laugh .all the best .

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers 🍻

Looking great mate. Good to see channel has come a long way when there where only 40 of us lol. Anyway, what builds next ;-D Have you a jpurney planned for maybe some meet ups?

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Hi thank you for sticking with me yes I got to use this one lol not sure what project will be next I still want to do a budget build or maybe a buy it build it flog it project 👍🤓👍

Those memory foam mattresses have a mind of their own! 😄

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Haha brilliant 😂🤓👍

Watching you struggle with that mattress, gave me the urge of buying a ticket to the UK from my location (Canada)and help you fit that Beast into the van LOL ...Note: memory foam stiffens up when in contact with cold temperatures. Still (thumsup) to you for making me laugh. LOL

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you I could do with a helping hand 😂👍

I must admit I would have put the support timbers with the longest dimension vertical purely for strength. The secret with preventing mould under a mattress is to use a waterproof cover on top of it, modern waterproof mattress protectors are just unnoticable. I have one in my camper which has a solid wooden base, no problem with mould at all. My mattress is only 100mm thick but I like a firm bed.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

That’s good idea 👍🤓👍

It's all looking fab Mel, even your too big mattress, lol. 😛😊

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks sweetie 👍🤓👍

@anothercampervanchannel

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld 😊🤓😁

Timber is purist! I would have given it a coat of something like an oil or enamel! Body heat transfer! 🥵👍

Hello mate, when using timber as a beam it’s stronger if placed with the long dimension vertical. If you stood those beams on edge there would be less flex when you sat on them. Mattress wrestling a whole new sport 😂👍🏼 nice one

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Good morning me old mucker yes I know but wanted to lose the height from the top but keep as much as possible underneath plus I like a little bounce in my bed hehe 👍🤓😂👍

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

Mel’s Van World you’ll have to be a bit more stealth and less bouncing 😂😂😂

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

I’ll worry about that if it ever happens or maybe not l😂😂

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

Mel’s Van World the earth could literally move 😆😆

I know how you felt Mel the first time I struggled to lift the mattress in on my own. The second time as I had to take it out I used the work fork lift to put it back in 😂 😂 so cool your bed. I cheated and used a free old pine bed frame and cut the legs off 😂 😂🤣🤣 still did a frame surporting tho :) I insulated and classes my roof over the weekend and build my top storage, I hope it was ok I followed yiur video to build mine. But I bought 18mm plywood got b&q to cut to size and used a jigsaw to cut out the opening all free hand 😂 made four of them ;)

@whippetsadventuresandoneman

4 жыл бұрын

Wish I could show you some photos :)

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant when I get to take my mattress back out I’ll come see you and borrow your forklift lol 🤓👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

You could always make a video 🤓

@whippetsadventuresandoneman

4 жыл бұрын

Mel’s Van World I remember the first time struggling. I felt sorry for you as I know how bad it is on your own :) not sure where to start of making a video :(

I've had a good laugh for first time today.(It's nearly 2 in afternoon at moment.) I've lost height over last few years so there's no way I could have done such wrangling! Am thinking that only 2 or 3 inches would be enough to remove.😎

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Hi thank you always nice to get a positive message 😂🤓👍

Mel, as soon as you got the mattress in place all of the sudden you got to see how nice it is all coming together. I envy you the big bed, but losing the back doors...hmmm

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

It’s all good I can still open them from inside 👍🤓👍

For belts and braces.. I’d of added a supporting column in the Center of the frame, as duvets and bedding and potentially another person do add up. Thanks for the video!

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely welcome 👍🤓👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve built beds like this for years and never had any problems 👍🤓👍

@adamparker6541

4 жыл бұрын

No worries Mel, you're not as (muscely) as me :)

Mel your side wall keeps falling down 😂. What you going to do about the back doors ? Won’t they get condensation on and make the mattress damp ? Man that camper looks real nice fella you should be proud as punch with it fella 👍👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Hi thank you that gray panel is just temporary until I get my windows fitted I will insulate the back doors 👍🤓👍

Love your Benny Hill act on this one, mate 😂

Mel you forgot the golden rule measure twice cut once , LMAO Thank You

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Haha cheers mate 🤓👍

I’m only 5’9 so this now puts the sideways option on the mwb on the cards instead of lwb!! Cheers Mel 👍🏼 great vid mate! How wide is the mattress btw? Cheers Ant

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

thank you it’s 4 ft

Nice...i just put a 190cm long spring double width ways in a 185cm wide mk7 Transit with ply boards still in. This is just above the metal rails as too narrow just above the wheel arches (as i had it before at ~5ft 10)

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great 👍

@charleswillard775

3 жыл бұрын

Gonna flare it by taking out the ply, will add ~10cm to ~185cm

@charleswillard775

3 жыл бұрын

Done it, now flared out at 182cm in the Transit, 36cm above metal rail. Carpeted ply remains above

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

@@charleswillard775 well done 👍

That was funny

Hi mate! Great channel, enjoy watching your videos. Just a quick question, what stainer/oil did you use on the cieling cladding? TIA

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you that’s really kind of I used dark oak wood stain and then varnish 👍🤓👍

It's like a Paul Whitehouse character

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Lol thank you 👍🤓👍

ahhhh mate you cracked me up so i had to subscribe haha

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you really appreciate your positive encouragement 👍🤓👍

Electric carving knife is the pucka tool for carving bed foam. Cut out a step at each end, or just slice off the corner.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely rite there I couldn’t show it as I’m forbidden from using the knife lol 👍🤓👍

If that segment with you battling with that matress doesn't make this Video go VIRAL there's NO JUSTICE in the world ........ Well Done #MrBump ;-)

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you nice thought 👍🤓👍

Measure once cut twice. Or is it measure twice cut once. Don't forget to memorise as you are waiting for a sunny day to do it. A good job on the bed though.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍

Leave it Mel, it will settle in and fit fine. If you cut too much off it’ll end up loose and you’ll regret it. kind regards, K33F

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Yes you. Pups be rite 👍🤓👍🍻

as someone who works with memory foam on a daily basis at work i understand the pain they are a tun more heaver than you think !

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

It’s the size that got me lol 🤓👍

@Gasmaskratto

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld hard to grip on anything haha

Mel. I'm not sure if you have already answered this question, but on the subject of windows, how do you deal with curvature in the van panels? Fitting a flat profile window/frame on a curved van panel? Best regards.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Use lots of mastic or just get the rite window for that panel I’ll be making videos soon all about windows now the weather is getting better 🤓👍

Great video Mel have you removed anything structural on the sides of van to make it 6ft wide of just put thin ply straight on ribs 🤔

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

I took the ribs off 🤓👍

Hi Mel can you tell us how you cut the side ribs out and did you add any strengthening, or did you show this in a previous vid which we must have missed , anyways as always a great video you always make it look so easy, all the very best Arlene & Spider

@BigVanSmallWorld

11 ай бұрын

I made a video

@spiderbush129

11 ай бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld thanks Mel your a star 🌟

Hi Mel, just wondering what you meant by "took the ribs out"? I can obviously see the grey panels - is it bare metal behind that? Cheers for making this video! Best of luck with the rest of the build. Nearly there!

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

hi this video will help you kzread.info/dash/bejne/m3dmxauQqdXQgZs.html

@justrobin1234

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld thanks! 🙌

Great video Mel. I'm about to do the bed in my self build camper. How did you cut the mattress? I've tried scissors but there useless. Thanks

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Hi I used an electrical knife 👍🤓👍

@UKRussellSmith

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld You're a gentleman, thanks Mel 👍

Im worn out. Hate to make up beds. Hope all goes well. Robyn, Australia

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

G Day Robyn thank you really appreciated 👍🤓👍

@robynvontiedemann2666

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld love watching yr vids. Glad you have been down to Auz. Hope you got looked after well! Keep up the good work. Go simple, go well. Robyn, Australia

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you I absolutely love australia 🇦🇺 it’s such a rich and diverse beautiful country you are so lucky 👍🤓👍

Hi Mel, great content! What was the final height that you put your bed at in the end? TIA, Jamie

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Can't remember..but did you mention your slats??

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

I think so 😂🤓👍

That wrestle with the mattress reminded me of lister wrestling with the drinks machine in Red Dwarf X! I think i'd cut the mattress in half so i t he future it's easier to get in and out! then it could drop down like bridge, down at each end then push down in the middle, you could then get two bottom bed sheets made, trying to wrestle one sheer over one mattress is gonna be hard work, glad you put lats down, i've seen [people put sheet of ply down and it causes Mould issues from not letting the mattress "breathe", another entertaining video!!

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍

Dont cut 4 inches off just çut a check out the bottom so top stays 6foot ... loving the vlogs

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you I was thinking along theme lines too 👍🤓👍🍻

i can hear the diesel heater pump clicking away, I thought you silenced that? Or is the camera picking up the vibration?

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Yes there was a plastic box rite up against it lol 👍🤓👍

I hope you're going to Quirky, I really wanna have a drink with you!!! You is bonkers mate!!!

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Lol cheers 🍻 👍🤓👍

Mel, we are about to embark in van life and I have one very trivial question....we have a cassette toilet BUT where does one poo? Thanks for your help :)

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Hi first off congratulations and good luck with your adventures there’s nothing wrong with doing a poo in your toilet it’s what it’s made for but saying that when I was living in my transit and working full time I never once did the deed in my Van I would use loos at work or at night I used McDonald’s or gym you’re be absolutely amazed at how many places there you can go once you start looking 😂🤓👍

12:00 -12:05 Peach alert 🍑🤣😉💜...good job Mel it does look nice & comfey 😊

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Lol 😂

@katcankan7129

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld 🤣

Hi Mel what mattress did you use? Is it all foam inside? Because we need one and are struggling to find one we can cut to size thanks 👍👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Yes definitely there should be a link in the description I have used the same company for years absolutely brilliant 😊👍

A tight mattress won't slip! The offcut will come in handy, a bolster perhaps?

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

That’s good point 👍😂👍

Hi I have a short wheel base high top vivaro , at present it has a slide out bed on the side but doesn’t leave much room for cupboards, any ideas? Just subbed.

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for subscribing really appreciate your support sorry I can’t help you much with the layout

Great vid lol, what brand/ company is mattress from?

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Link in the description 🤓👍

I wonder how many others knew exactly what was going to happen with a 6ft mattress in a smaller space 😀

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

I got it in there in the end lol 👍🤓👍

Memory foam to me always felt like lying on a bag of cement. You can't beat springs.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Oh I love memory foam 👍🤓👍

@flybobbie1449

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld And it can make you sweat. I see some foam comes with holes through mattress.

Probably only the king size mattresses are 6'6". The standard double is 6'3", as is my small double. At 6'0" I think I'd struggle to sleep with my feet upwards.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

This one was 6.6 x 5 so now it’s 6x5 👍🤓👍

Well you certainly proved the width of the bed with that demonstration 😂

Killed myself laugh with you and the mattress 😂😂😂😂

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome lol 😂👍

seeing you cut out the ribs for the 6f wide bed, have you found that the panels wobble or make noise driving? now that there is no structure?

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jodie I stuck Do Do insulating mat to the panel’s and that on it’s own stoped any noise they did flex a little and now I have windows in them they still do have some movement but nothing that concerns me 👍😊👍

@jodiemayo307

3 жыл бұрын

Mel's Van Life thanks Mel for the quick reply👌🏼 looking at doing the same but maybe adding fiberglass to hold it in place as we aren’t putting in windows.

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Ok sounds good but I’m sure the DO Do Matt and 3mm ply would be just fine good luck with whatever you decide remember it’s your van your build your chicken your eggs do whatever you’re comfortable doing good luck with your build enjoy the process 👍😊👍🍻

Funny video, as always. That bed ain't big enough, nothing worse than not being able to fully stretch out in bed. Also, pull your strides up man! 😂

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

It’s ok I’m really happy with it 👍🤓👍

hi im 5 foot 10 and im planning my sprinter build but im worried im not guna fit width ways the guy doing the build is going to ply the walls do u think i will fit width ways ok thanks im guna use ikea beams

@BigVanSmallWorld

7 ай бұрын

Speaking to the guy doing the job would be a better idea

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Hi Mel, I see you your going east west with your bed for sleeping and have made cutouts so you can fit in the 6 ft wide sprinter outer wall shell. One problem I see, which I'm faced with also as I'm doing the same thing, is the lack of insulation at your head, compared to the rests of the vans walls, which is where your head is going and seeing as you have ears attached to that head, would you hear the sounds outside as you only have, what, 10mm insulation there? Also the thermal insulating properties would be minimal at these points which may result in a cold head and feet and a warm body in winter? Can you shed some light here please as these are the issues I'm contemplating.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Hi good question and I understand your concerns about sounds and cold so many people over think this. From experience if you have regular windows in your van you will never stop the sound from coming though I see so many van builders wasting money on sound proofing and then fit massive windows totally wasted there time as the single pain glass let’s sound travel that I do have experienced of as for the insulation this is the first time I have done this and I have yet to sleep in this van the most important thing about insulation is vapour barrier I’m more worried about condensation than anything else I have silver taped it all round the edges I’m hoping this will work now again from experience if you have a diesel night heater running on it’s lowest setting you still end up opening a window you’re never be cold if you have one fitted there brilliant 👍🤓👍

@des2610

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld Good points. I will put 20mm foam board at each end of the bed for insulation. I'm a little shorter now than I used to be in my younger days so I will fit, I made the bed extra wide also! I only have windows in the back doors of the van and will be getting a diesel air/water heater for sure. There is a Chinese one tested on you tube, have you seen it? may be hard to get now seeing as china has shut down! Cheers and thanks for the info!

Do a van tour please

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

I will do once it’s finished I’m still building it out at the moment 👍🤓👍

@sam.thomas8523

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld okay my friend.im really appreciate you replying straight away mate really appreciate that you don't see KZreadrs replying there comments often well that fast you really don't

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Sam I reply to all my comments I think if someone have taken the time to comment it’s only polite to reply 👍

Time for bed said Zeberdee... yes said Florence 😃

I had guessed you'd be at 45 degrees across that bed anyway Mel. Perhaps you should sell the van to two 5.6 er's.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Haha no this ones a keeper 🤓👍

Ha ha the subtitles stated: hi my names Smell welcome to my welder 😂

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Oh that’s too funny 😂

@markwrenn3882

4 жыл бұрын

Ha ha smells welder