After swearing never to have another van after the disaster that was my last one, this build/budget has sparked an interest and I thank you for that ( for now😅)

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Do it 😂

Always look forward to some quiet time on a Sunday morning to watch your videos. Will be good to see your adventures in the new van!

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

Your electrical systems are so tidy! Impressive that you've stuck to your budget!

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

So talented - presenting and van building. Another great video and van is taking shape well.

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

This video helped me a lot with my electrical setup I appreciate it thankyou 👌

Very good vid as always 👌 love how simple the leisure battery and split charge relay install was, thank you xxx😊

Iv literally just brought a Renault traffic after many years of wanting to convert a van to a camper this video is perfect for me 👌🏽looking forward to the nxt episode 🛌

Great to see your build progress - I could watch you work all day! Very relaxing and informative. You were right first time on the M8 screws (although anyone who works with wood will call it a bolt) - technically a bolt has part of the shaft unthreaded ... They are sometimes called machine screws to separate them from wood screws or self tapping screws. Useful explanation of different requirements to separate the van battery from the leisure battery (split charge vs dc-dc - lithium batteries are affected more by too high charging voltage than lead acid (which AGM is a special type of). Looking forward to seeing more of the build and seeing you enjoying the odd weekend when it doesn't rain!

Loving the van build, this is a great way way to get out for you first season on a budget then save up and add solar or a fridge and any extras you want.

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

Will say you owe a lot to Darren (think that’s his name) as that’s a super clean van he’s found you! Makes it super easy when the vans been looked after.

@TheFjmtb

10 күн бұрын

Was just about the say the same, the housing around the van battery looks brand new !

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Darren is an utter legend.

Brilliant video mate

Another great video Shaun, you’ve almost convinced me I could do the same myself which takes some doing😂😂!

Keep the videos coming always something to look forward too , great van build information 👍👍👍

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

I really like these build videos. Can't wait to see the van when finished. X

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

Superb video. Really enjoyed it . What a lovely clean little van. I love it👍🚐

Love what you are doing and how you are giving a quick guide. Thanks

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

Thanks mate really enjoying this as it's the same van I'm going to get . And it's just going to be used for fishing trips . So Thanks again, look forward to the next one . Fully connected to your channel. 👌

How about a tee shirt with Cheers on it , obviously with the love Sundays logo ..

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Good idea

Keep up the good work bud,definitely got the camper,one of them things you just gotta do it’s a good bit of fun

Mechanic, Carpenter, Electrician and we will probably find out your a Sous chef. I am thoroughly impressed by your skills and talent and wondering why you don't start your own mini camper company. Here in the US VW will not sell T7 California camper and I read comments all the time how peope would love to buy a mini camper. Just a thought.

Can’t wait for next video planning on doing this myself

For this build, I would think a small decent lock box for all your expensive equipment would be a winner ?? I shudder each time I see you go out for a beer at the pub, with all your exy gear in the van .. just a thought 💭 😊 love the build !!! Very inspiring

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Great point!

@FFTuk

7 күн бұрын

Another account just showed how they got broken into in Italy and had all their money and cards in a lockbox and that got smashed open too in the middle of the day whilst they were at the beach. Maybe stealth drawers etc are a much better idea? And a ring doorbell inside the van connected to your phone so you can head over and kick some ass (whilst wearing a go pro on your head for awesome content 😂)

Coming along nicely Shaun 😊

Great video, looking forward to see how it all takes shape

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

Nice work ! Looking good so far

Loving the build, it’s coming together lovely,

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

Lots of progress looks good

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

Loving this build I really fancy doing one I also fancy doing a vivaro was thinking LWB though.

Love how it is coming on and looking forward to seeing how I can buy it 😊...

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

Thanks for the info concerning the split charging. That’s good to know.

@LoveSundays

9 күн бұрын

Thanks Brian

Loving your videos.. well done. Looking forward to more.

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

Awesome job mate, enjoying watching the build.

You can charge LifePo4 via a relay - but you need a battery with a decent BMS - that’s one that can be programmed to shut down at around 14 to 14.2v - you’ll actually get better charging through a relay as DC2DC are really just current limiters (and quite inefficient too) so you may have a 150amp alternator limited to 30amps! You need to be aware that lithium will work an alternator hard… but with those cable lengths you’ll be fine as the resistance will trick the alternator into a lower current. The other danger is that your passing a large current through a relay which will lead to premature death! As most relays aren’t that heavy duty (a lead acid with there taper means the current rapidly drops off) so you can use a lithium through a relay - but there’s so much misinformation out there and also those that sell DC2DC’s and other kit have been actively pushing and lobbying for their kit to be used

Hey Shaun sorry I couldn't watch on Sunday as I was shopping with my two granddaughters in Penzance. My eldest was 16 on Friday so I took them both out for a treat. Back home now in the midlands oh shit sorry buddy I love these vlogs 🤓🤓🤓😀

Great video series something you need to do is get to your local timber yard. You'll find timber so much cheaper that BnQ! Appreciate its not as convenient but youll save loads of money keep up the good work

Always enjoy watching your channel 👍

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

I appreciate that!

Loving the build Shaun. Maxx

Great videos, very detailed 🙂

Mercedes Vito MK1 W638 for the win 👍👍 Engine Will Do a Million Miles. Ive just replaced my intercooler, Radiator, Waterpump, It lasted almost 25 years every part is over engineered. Om611 Engine is Double Chain Driven Cast Iron Block with Getrag gearbox Basically Bullet Proof.

@LoveSundays

9 күн бұрын

Yea they’re great engines. What’s the vans body work like? They’re prone to rust aren’t they? I’d hate to build a van then have to take everything back out because it needs welding

@BagofRust

9 күн бұрын

@@LoveSundays That's Where I got my Channel Name From 😬😬 I was lucky on my Van, it was a 1 owner from New very clean for it's age, it was ordered in Belgium as a UK spec Van and had the option for a sunroof, ive got all the original documents from purchase plus full electric pack, I done some research and it belonged to a family that is the Earl of Oxford. it was theres before I brought at Auction. It's the only one I've seen with a sunroof, that's what made me buy it, I managed to get I for £650

Another great video Shaun,very informative. I'm mechanically minded but hate doing electrics but this was explained to be fairly simple.👍

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

Mate great stuff and nice a simple to follow 👍🏻

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

Hi Shaun. Wow mate the van is looking good buddy. What a cracking job keep up the good work 😊😊

great video.😊

You're starting to inspire me. out looking at vans last weekand. wife says I gotta stop watching your podcast.😊

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

Birdsong is a nice touch.😁

Another great video mate. I have no clue about van electrics so this was ideal to watch for someone who doesn’t have a scoobies lol

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

This video is very informative Shaun and can't wait to see more kitchen construction. I have to say though your second build van is exceptional inside...i adore the layout and design and it's made a comforting little travel home for you, your wife and little boy. Its a design I'd like to create in my future van....unless this one is better....its an exciting waiting time. Keep going strong 💪 as I'm sure Summer will start when you get the Van finshed 😅

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

Great video 📹

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

Yep, definitely think I’ll go with the power station option Worth every penny in my opinion . Great video, nevertheless. Thanks

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

Brilliant video! I kept thinking would it be cost effective to use a all in one power station and then right at the end you read my mind 😂

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

To be honest I would’ve used one but the cheaper smaller ones wouldn’t be enough for this van and to keep the cost down I installed the lithium battery. I might do another build after this one which won’t be on a budget and just go nuts 😂

You getting pretty good now.

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

Enjoying this series alot Shaun. Interested to see how the bed layout will look. Im impatient I know 😂😂😂

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

The bed is finished the video will be out next Sunday or Tuesday on Patreon if you can’t wait 😉

Good god 😮 totally lost me 😂😂😂 Still watched though

Ace video 👍

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

Good job. I'm not good with electrics, But you made it look a wee bit simpler.

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

Splen😀did nr 3

Thanks

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

Really enjoying this build. You are doing great work! Hey, how about you come to the US and build one for me!!?? 🤣🤣

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

I’d love to 😂

Those WAGO connections look like the scotch lock of there day . And scotch locks were awful in the 80s . If they got damp you had nothing but problems. Good stuff Shaun 😊

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

I’ve used them on my last 3 builds and had no issues

@FunVans

10 күн бұрын

@@LoveSundaysthose connectors are perfect

Brilliant

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

Fab video again, hopefully you did but when drilling a blind hole.i would always investigate what's underneath and then when finished protect the bare metal. With 18mm ply could you have piloted and screwed directly into the end grain? Keep up the great work!

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

Nice work shaun its looking good well done buddy love the flip flops lol 😂😂🤭 see you next week are you out camping again

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Next Sunday will be part 4 of this series but I did pop out for a last minute camp this weekend so if I have time to get that video together it will be live on Saturday

Make sure you reset the battery monitor once the battery is fully charged. It won't come fully charged when it is new.

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Don’t worry I charged it when it arrived

You might want to uprate your fuse at the starter battery end of your wiring. The rating needs to be matched to the output rating of your alternator, whilst keeping it below the rating of your wiring. The victron will manage down the amperage from your alternator so you want that particular fuse to protect the wiring whilst not unnecessarily blowing when the alternator current is high, eg. If your starter battery is a bit low on charge, the alternator will ramp up its feed to bring it back up.

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

I replaced both fused to 40A which is what Victron recommend

Really enjoying this series. Wonder if the boss will allow me to do a build.....

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Just ask you never know 😂

Hey Shaun. You also need to say if you have a smart alternator, a split charge relay will not work properly either as it will over charge your battery.

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

I said that when I was sat in my transit in this video. I explained it at 2.50 in this video

@projectzip

10 күн бұрын

@@LoveSundays ahhh I missed that part then 🤦🏻‍♂️

Just heard you say you 18:59 are installing a lithium battery, your vsr is not going to be much good with lithium unfortunately. Ig nor that, I've just watched the rest 😂 But a vsr will only charge and agm to a certain percentage not fully I had to rely on solar to top the agm up, since replaced the vsr with dc-dc. Keep up the good work 👍

Almost time to bring that bad boy to Torbay.

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Soon

This build is looking very cool, and inspiring me to do this!. Your experience with these builds is really showing now, some nice neat work. My only concern is the location of the cable through the floor into the battery compartment under front seat. When the cover goes down, will it push it to a sharp 90° angle and shafe on the metal? The conduit may not protect it after a while. Just a thought....

being looking forward to your next video 😂😅

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Thank you

Absolutely loving the channel. Just out of interest when you screw something into the floor on a van. Whats the process?. Like what’s the max length of screw you can use before it pokes out the bottom of the van. 😂🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️ Like are vans designed with a floor layer knowing units are going to be screwed down? I did have a T5 camper for 8 years. But that was already converted. I now have a crafter camper. Again already converted. But still like to gain knowledge as might build my own one day. 🙏 But just would have liked to have seen you screw the unit to the floor.

Wiring and electrical? I got lost on page one! 😂

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

😂

Noah had a split charge relay , c'mon even for a budget build surely you can run to a B to B charger.

If your screening the cutting of wood its good practice to endorse the use/wearing of safety glasses, and mask !

When is part 4 coming

Do you have electrical background or self taught? Youve inspired me to build my own camper also what van would recommend matey?

@LoveSundays

3 күн бұрын

I’m self taught on everything. I would recommend you finding out as much as possible about a potential van you want to buy. A well looked after one is best

Coming on great, for our van build we decided to use a portable stove rather than a built-in worktop on as it gives us the flexibility to cook outside on nice days as well, plus we don't have to faff around with the gas locker or getting LPG refills. We also used the USB rechargeable tap, which has worked well for simply brushing teeth, filling up water bottles and washing hands.

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

I always use a potable stove much easier

Hi guys.... Answers please Why arent people using more power stations like bluetti... Saves so much time.... Thoughts please...xx

@ThisCookieCreates

10 күн бұрын

He does address that at the end. Essentially, cost.

Can the victron you used also have solar connected to it ?

@LoveSundays

8 күн бұрын

No you would need a MPPT controller for solar

I was wondering actually... What are you gonna do for moisture and air management/ ventilation ? I thought that a fan is needed for that. And if so, that should probably be fitted before the insulation? (First video) So what are you going to do for that? I'd love if you tell me I don't have to worry about that as I don't quite wanna cut into my future imaginary van that you are making me buy :) :D.

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

I’m going to install an opening window in the door. Fans are great but in my option not needed in a small van. As long as you can open a window it’s fine

@JoeShowCheek

4 күн бұрын

@@LoveSundays MAkes sense. was thinking of that, too. So I guess a front-window guards so you can open it a bit, and back window so that there's cross-breeze? And how'd that be in winter? And is that enough for condensation? Can't wait for an episode tomorrow :D.

Would have thought the battery would have been shipped with 50-60% charge although being LFP don’t mind being sat at 100% unlike nmc lithium

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

I charged it when it arrived

Hahaha just realised that your doing this new van yet I bet you still haven't finished the sliding door on the other van😅

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

Still not finished that door 😂

What happened to the isolation switch? Did I miss something 🤔

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

I’ve still got it I just haven’t installed it yet I wanted to wait till the bed was made to install it so I can access it without having to go in the unit

Just out of curiosity, would you be interested in building camper vans for people as a job? even if just a one time job? they provide the budget and pay you for the work, etc.

@LoveSundays

6 күн бұрын

Never say never

Couldnt you have got the battery and the other gubbins under the seats?

@LoveSundays

9 күн бұрын

Yes quite easily

Is having a fridge over the electrics risky at all? I'd be concerned about moisture 🌧

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

That’s a valid point. I think I’ll be fine though as long as it’s vented and sat on a thick shelf

Hi mate, probably a stupid question.. but do you actually have to drive the van for the leisure battery to charge, or can you just start and leave it running?

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

As soon as the van starter battery is fully charged it should then kick in to charge the leisure battery whether your stationary or not

@user-ky4nt6mi8w

10 күн бұрын

@@LoveSundays ok cool 👍🏽 thanks mate! I’m looking at doing this to my bongo, after all the rust is dealt with lol

I haven't exactly been keeping up with your vlogs recently..... is this a new van?? It wasn't long ago I watched you last van rebuild??

@LoveSundays

9 күн бұрын

Yes it’s a new van I still have the transit as well. Can I ask why you stopped watching?

@louisesouthgate5231

9 күн бұрын

@@LoveSundays pure and simply.... Time! It was alright during lockdown etc..... but don't worry I still watch when I can.... just not as much! 😊

@LoveSundays

9 күн бұрын

@louisesouthgate5231 yea I get that. Life is busy it seems like it gets busier every year at the moment

@louisesouthgate5231

9 күн бұрын

Indeed! What's the reason for the latest van? The last build looked fab! ​@@LoveSundays

I didn't think you could use a split charge relay with a lithium battery? I removed mine when I upgraded to lithium and went to a DC-DC charger.

@LoveSundays

9 күн бұрын

Stay tuned I explain that later In the video

@leighmoss4693

9 күн бұрын

@@LoveSundays yeah I jumped the gun haha and now watched the rest of the video

Why don't you just get a small power station, saves space, much simpler and you can use it outside the van. Can be charged while driving or from solar. It'll cost £200-250 total if you get a small power station. Get a used solar panel to save money for £20-40 or a new one for £40-60

@LoveSundays

10 күн бұрын

A small power station won’t be enough power for what I want to use it for sadly whereas the 100Ah lithium battery should be all I need for this van

@misterthegeoff9767

10 күн бұрын

I have a similar 100Ah lithium battery set up in my van and the cheap power station from my previous micro camper as a backup. If you want to run a fridge, lighting and charge a few devices then the small power stations will last about 24 hours but the problem is they can only charge with about 60-100W because they are designed to charge from a 12V socket and the built in charge controller is only specced for about 10 amps. The victron charge controller can charge at 30 Amps (hence the 40A fuses) so will charge 3 times as fast when driving along. I did a long trip in Europe last year with only a cheap 270 watt hour power station for electricity and I was constantly running out of juice because I needed to drive for 8 hours solid if I wanted to charge back up to 100%.

Be careful with the positive and negative you got going from the bus bar to fuse board! They look slim. If your ampage exceeds what those cables are rated for it will catch fire. If all your appliances are on (using all the fuses) it may overload those cables.

Thanks

@LoveSundays

8 күн бұрын

Thanks John