Glad you do things without fancy workshop or expensive tools. Thank you

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the encouragement really appreciated 👍

I was wondering how many months it was going to take to get an upholstery shop to make my cushions and you gave me the most SIMPLE solution!. Thank you! SOOO glad I found your channel!

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely welcome thank you for the positive message really appreciated 👍😊👍

Ooh I love those tiles 😊

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas sweetheart 🍻🤓👍

@corallaroc

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld thanks chuck, back at ya x 😊👍

Taking shape mate

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍

well when I get homesick Ill just come to your channel :)

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

That’s nice to know thank you 👍🤓👍

Mel ? The womble taking the you know what! Go get him lol

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know he does it every year I’ll have a look later I’m busy working at the moment 👍🤓👍

Another great video , I like how you keep your builds simplified and straight forward !

I like the simplicity of your build. Keep it simple-keep it safe. Can’t help feeling that some builds are far too ambitious and costly with all mod cons. Well done & have a great Christmas..

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you 👍🤓👍

This has to be the best channel going for van conversiin

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you that’s really appreciated 👍🤓👍

It's coming along nicely. I looove your tiles 😍. Have a nice weekend 😃🍸🍺😀🐱🥛🥛😺

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kat I was worried they’ll look old lady ish lol have a good weekend too 👍🤓👍🍻

@katcankan7129

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld Thank you l will 😊

Well done, Mel. Another top job.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤓👍

Great project, MEL best channel for making it work out ,read in comments about opening seat with cushions fixed on , no hinges & a strap attached underneath, so lift & slide forward & back & lean ,worked with my van ,bit cruder than yours will be but worked well for 14 years the transit rust won .well done fella keep well& safe from North Devon.❤️☮️👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the positive message really appreciated stay safe 👍😷👍

Awesome work dude

Thank you for the shout out Mel more than welcome merry Christmas 🎄

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Ooh thank you and a merry Christmas to you too 👍🤓👍

Coming together nicely Mel ! Good planning

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🤓👍

You already surpassed me on the conversion, ouch.. good thing is I will be able to get some ideas on furniture building which is my next step. Very well done Mel, we like to see you hands on.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍

Video quality is really good Mel 👍🏽

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍

It’s guna look cool as this buddy 🤙👍👊🚚

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍🎄

Great job Mel looks great 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍

Thanks for doing this video Mel appreciated 🤓

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you I appreciate your positive encouragement 👍🤓👍

Nice one mate shes taking shape now, looking forwards to your next instalment 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍

Another great video Mel 👍👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍

I afraid to admit I’m feeling more jealous every time I see the progress.😤😂😂

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you don’t be jealous just do the same it’s simple 👍🤓👍

@jonesdecorators

4 жыл бұрын

Mel’s Van World Only joking. Once I’ve saved the pennies I’ll be buying a van and then your videos will be really helpful. 👍

No middle legs back and front. Well done great video great job MEL.👍🇬🇧🍺🤘

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and I’ll probably add something in the middle for extra support 🎄🍻👍🤓

Keep up the good work great PS have a good Christmas

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you 👍🤓👍🎄

Colonel Blimp does DIY Carpentry ........ OOPS! - Bang - Wallop ..... OUCH!! ;-)

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Lol thank you 👍🤓👍🐈

Keep it simple....... wise words, have a good Christmas Mel, ATB DAVE

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you 🍻👍🤓👍

Another great video Mel. really shows that simple tools and simple design go a long way. =)

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍

@jamiecurry7240

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld You're welcome Mel 😊

Wishing you happy days Mel and a greath 2020 🎅🎁🍺🌲

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you rite back at ya 🎄👍🤓👍

flying along there Mel. looking great :-)

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍🍻

Looking good Mel. :-)

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you what ya think about the van 😂👍🤓👍

@donaldmarks8707

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld Smart arse!!!

Mel I would invest in a couple of clamps, just to hold the timber in place during assembly. Another great video 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I have hands n feet for that lol 👍🤓👍

@DavidTangye

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree. I had clamps sitting around but we're not using them for a while. Then when I got into the habit of using them I kicked myself for not doing so before.

Put a fender around where the stove is going to stop embers falling out onto the floor or seat, the build is going well.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

That’s a good idea thank you 👍🤓👍🎄

@kimballard8362

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld I just welded 2- 2"x2" angle irons at 90 degrees stuck down with heat proof silicon. Safety is paramount with woodburners particularly in vans, I've fitted one in all three of my past and present conversions, be safe adhere to all the regs as regarding distance from constables, (stay safe)

Well done bro'🚩 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers 🍻 👍🤓👍

yay

Do I sense a new T shirt in the works (Merch) It will only take 5 minutes 🤣 Looking forward to the stove fitting videos 🙂👍 Have a great Christmas mate 🎄✨🎈🎆🧨🎇💥🎅🥂🎈🎄💖🎆🧨🎇💥🎅🎄🥂

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers 🍻 that’s a good idea 😂🤓👍have a good Christmas too 👍

What? No Kittie this time? Love your vids, Mel, and I really appreciate that you show people how much you can do with simple tools and cheap materials. My friend and I built a tiny house many years ago now. We had no access to electricity where we built, so it was all done with normal cheap hammers, saws and screwdrivers. We had some wonderful summers in that house and it still stands. =)

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sorry kitty didn’t want to come to play lol sounds like you have a lot of happy memories 👍🤓👍

@ResilienceQd

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld Ah, well, that's cats for ya. lol Indeed, I do have a lot of happy memories. I've come to believe that the true blessings of this life are grandchildren, happy memories and, if we're lucky, a smidgeon of wisdom to pass on to those who will listen... =)

Love it mate . When you think you’ll have it complete and where you thinking of heading for your first journey . We will have to meet up on the road some where

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure where I’ll be going but I’ll let you know 👍🤓👍🍻

@UrbanVanlife

4 жыл бұрын

Mel’s Van World sounds good to me mate

Hi Mel, Maxus o'clock :-). Getting my 1st van on Monday, Kent to Chester for a maxus :-) Sounds like a gd buy 07 6m ticket 103,000 company owned for 7 years. Shame its a low roof but it's less noise on the motorway. Will be searching for tips on how to sort things. Happy days :-)

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds great make sure the demising fan works on all speeds remember it’s got a cam belt that will need changing oh and check the rear fog light switch is working but most importantly don’t ever jump start it you will blow the trip counter on the speedo and it will go from 103,000 to 703,000 also make sure all the doors lock and unlock with the remote I think that covers all there quirks Good luck with it there fantastic vans I’d definitely buy another one 👍🤓👍

@smithy5271

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld Cheers Mel, that's great advice, I shall take notes. Really grateful. I shall be moving back to Swanley in the new year so will keep an eye out for ya lol :-)

👍🏼

Hi Mel, great vid once again! I learned a lot from watching that vid. I like the way you used wood twice the width of the cross members & also leaving space for the laminate floor under the cooler box. Just a though thought, would it not be a good idea to move the cooler box as far away from the log burner as possible, so the cooler doesn't have to work overtime to keep things cool?

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Hi I’m glad you found it useful and your absolutely rite I’ll probably move the cooler to the other end away from the stove thanks for the tip and positive feedback 👍🤓👍

I’m really regretting building that workshop and buying all those expensive tools now 😀 How high will the top of the seat cushion be off the floor when done? Can you lift the lid of the cool box from inside the bench if you board the front in later?

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah really I bet you are I’m pining this to the top lol Good Question the cool box will open from the top but I’m thinking of putting my loo underneath too so I’ll probably leave it open at the front can’t remember the night I’ll let you know in half an hour 😂🤓👍

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

Mel’s Van World go for it 😆

Roman Mosaic tiling Mel..? Collected from when you were an archeologist no doubt 😃

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah found it when I was out metal detecting 😂😂🤓👍

@guyemmott4009

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld Yeah....shame you couldn't of 'metal detected' that wood stove... would saved a few quid.!

Weeks of vids bidding and missing out on Van's has turned into a worth waiting for great series of shows 👍 Did you sort the running problems out .. is that all sound ? x

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and yes sortof I’m going to make a video all about it 👍🤓👍

Good vid Mel , but I would drill a big hole through to the log store for a bit of venting for that cooler , and yes a call it a log store because with the burner on top and some little logs underneath , spot on ;-)

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

I’ll probably put the cooler the other end 👍🤓👍

@Simon-390

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld , well you could have said lol hahahahah ;-)

Hi. What is the width of the plywood you got foe the seat? Thank you for the video. Very useful

Enjoying your videos Mel, can you tell me what coolbox your using in this build please? Keep up the good work and all the best 🥃👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you I put a link in the description to the cool box as so many people are asking 👍🤓👍

Vain Guru 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you that’s kind of you 👍

#1😊

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Hay look who’s back on form 👍🤓👍

@katcankan7129

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld 🤣

Hi Mel and merry xmas to you. When you next go to the store to get your new saw get yourself a couple of the cheap garden foam kneeling pads, does wonders for the knee joints.😉😊.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Stephen waugh thank you that’s not a bad idea me old knees are starting to go lol merry Christmas 👍😂👍

@catvando3209

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld I speak from painful experience Mel, I have no cartilage left in either of my knee joints so a little bit of padding helps. 😁

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds horrible and painful 😣

If you cover the board with your foam and cover, then you won't be able to fit your hinges externally, and the cushion will stop the panel from opening (you will be squashing it against the wall). Although the 'pillow case' system seems more awkward to start with, it makes the whole setup more versatile (plus easier to clean, which you might appreciate next to the wood burner).

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Ohh 😮 well done Phil I think a little design rearranging my have to be done 👍🤓👍

@toppertruthio

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld why not velcro a seat onto it mel?

@PhilPassmore

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorldMake it so the hinge is set forward a couple of inches, and then tuck a backrest cushion (removable) at the back perhaps?

Hiya Mel... lt's me again. Yet another dumb question (coz that's all l'm good at): How thick is the foam going to be? I only ask because l foresee a possible snag when folding the bench seat up: it'll hit the wall about halfway open, defeating the purpose. (l know you have a trick up your sleeve, so please enlighten us) 😁 👍👍👍

You putting any air holes in the base so the foam can breath ? If you hinge the seat won’t it catch the back as you lift it up ? Loving this build Mel always a pleasure to watch your vids mate 👍 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year fella 👍🍾

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Hi yes it’s still on going work thank you merry Christmas to you too 👍🤓👍

@cocobunjee6676

4 жыл бұрын

@@Mark-xm4sc The mattress needs airing from perspiration which we all give off when we sleep.

@grumpygrandpa3640

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Gates non breathable seat covering would make for a sweaty bum 💩 If things can’t breath you run the risks of mould especially in campers well that’s my thoughts on it anyway

I want a bench like that with a tub underneath

Maybe I missed it...what size overall is your bench seat mate? Lxwxh cheers 👍🏼

Great vid Mel... Did you put a red boarder around the thumbnail only thought i had watched this vid as YT puts a red line at the bottom when watched... 🚐👏👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Hi thank you you’re the second person to comment on the red boarder I’m going to go through and remove it later today thanks again 👍🤓👍

Not sure I would position the cool box under the wood burner = might affect its efficiency + I would fit another wood support under the seating (middle).

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Ooh that’s a great point I’ll only put it under there in the summer as in winter that’s where my wood will be so no worries there I should have mentioned that in the video thanks for watching and your support really appreciated 👍🤓👍

Hi Mel, just a couple of questions, is the cooler to close to the fire place, and if you get stains on the bench seat, how will you clean it if it's stapled down, great van build😁

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Hi I only put the cooler that end to demonstrate the height il be careful not to put any stains on the cover 😂👍

@DavidTangye

4 жыл бұрын

In my 3 different builds have built my squabs the same way by stapling them down. I lived in the second one for 4 years. I recently unstapled and replaced the covers, as the old ones were looking worn. I have never spilt anything on any of them, but I have also had a loose fabric cover on too, for protection against spills.

Looking good Mel, it's coming along a a great pace. Let me know if you're ever up in Scotland. Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year when it comes, Drew

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you and you 👍😂👍🍻

Mel, where did you get those fabulous tiles around the fire from. Love them 😍

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you there floor tiles from wickes 👍

@wanderlusttorz

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld thanks Mel. Had a right chuckle watching your videos. Went and brought a sprinter that's half converted to a camper but needs work. Might be asking for your advice 👍😃

Hi Mel looks great :) sorry it’s me again lol I bought the bolts to do the roof rack but I think there too short. What size did you use? :)

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

I think they was 20mm

@whippetsadventuresandoneman

4 жыл бұрын

Ok there the ones I bought but they look short :(

Two tools ?? What about tape and pencil as well ??

When you sat on that cover , I’m sure i heard a crack!! Mel.?

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

I have but on a little lol 👍🤓👍

How many times did you put that bench together before you recorded it lol

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Not telling you 😂😂😂👍🤓👍

@katcankan7129

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld 🤣

@DavidTangye

4 жыл бұрын

Yes the biggest time is in planning it, measuring it twice, then cutting once. After that the final assembly should be very quick. It's always worth mentioning that on the videos so newcomers can get a full understanding.

What brand is your fridge in your vaaan?

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Hi it’s a Waeco fridge 12v / 240v Tropicool thanks for watching 👍🤓👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

I put a link in the description for you 👍

This kis kis system sounds alright me ol mate .. im mooore of a smoochie coochie kinda guy ..wharrrs thr whasky and there better be icecream ..anywhos doun a mighty fine jorrrb .. carryon pip pips..😁

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha merry Christmas me old mucker you crack me up 🍻cheers 👍🤓👍🎄

@patrickjobling8676

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld 😁

We was beginning to think you had a team of people behind the scene doing it. It's hard filming and working.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Haha if only 👍😂👍

Get to the stove. People are freezing🥶

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

So I’m I don’t worry soon as I can I will 👍😂👍

Just a quick request. Can you stop putting the red box around your screen shot. It makes it look like I have watched it already. In my list of videos if I have started watching it there is a red progress bar along the bottom of the screenshot, this goes all the way across if I have fully watched it. Minor issue I know, but does mean I have missed one or two.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

That’s really bad I didn’t realise I’ll go through them this afternoon and change them all 👍🤓👍

@gromett

4 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld No need to change the existing ones, but appreciate it for future ones 👍

Where's the cat? We need cat 🐱

For f@£ks sake Mel slow down You seem manic bud It's NOT a race Good luck with the build Enjoying the vids 👍👍👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 👍🤓👍