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Got the wife hanging from a tree now can’t hear a word , thanks for the advice .

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

In-the-van Peter ohhh noo lol 😂

@in-the-vanpeter5157

5 жыл бұрын

Mel’s World , update this technique I’ve just now found also works on mother in laws. Been a great day!

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

In-the-van Peter brilliant 🤓🤙

@meaders2002

5 жыл бұрын

@@in-the-vanpeter5157 Two cannibals were having supper. The one said, "I can't stand my mother-in-law." His friend replied, "Then just eat the noodles."

@uncledodge9396

4 жыл бұрын

My missus was complaining that she had blisters from using a broom, I asked why she just didn't use the car instead...

Great news mate, I had done the same the other week, pump in under bed where my head is normally and finally can use it at night and actually go to bed!

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

NobleGangsta13 that’s good news I’m still shocked how much difference it’s made 🤓🤙

I had the same problem with my pump. I ended up putting washing up sponges around it and then put it inside a small bottle. It's now silent and fixed in place well. It makes such a difference

My 1989 florida had diesel heater from factory. Pump was under van. I owned the van for 10 years - pump never failed. So its not an issue. I replaced the internal thimble filter in the pump and it was the original pump too. . Also the pump was hung under van with a rubber hanger like two black bands, one shorter than the other which kept the pump at the correct angle. But really quiet it was.

This guy is so lovable I don't know how anyone can not like him. A great Channel thanks

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you that’s really kind of you to say I really appreciate your encouragement and support 👍

That’s amazing Mel thanks for doing a video on it and thanks to the chap that sent it in to you. Love your videos Mel keep them coming.

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you really appreciate your feedback and support 🤓🤙

Gorgeous scenery. It looks so cosy in your van with the snowy backdrop 😊

Wow Mel what an amazing difference. Props to the guy that suggested it. Can't believe the snowy scene behind you, all we've had is rain.

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Master Ham sometimes the simplest ideas are the best 👍 I’m on top of a hill always get snow 🤓🤙

I support this guy living in a van---Happy new year Sir!!!

What I did was bought a water proof camera case with he foam inside, lined the box with audio sound damper mat, punched.out the foam in the center to form fit to the pump with a solid price both in front and behind the pump, it is virtually no noise from the pump now

Thanks Mel, I’ll defo be copying that when I get my heater and fit it.

I thought of suspecting the pump somehow, certainly it was in the thinking stage, but you did an amazing job finding the cure all to eliminate noise on a cheap easy fix. Thanks for that!

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you bill it is always nice to get positive feedback really appreciate your encouragement good luck with your build 👍🤓👍

One of the best guys to learn off of wen it comes to doing ur own van conversion he’s a legend 👍🏻👏

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you that’s so nice of you to say 👍🤓👍

OMG gone straight out to the sprinter and done it 🎉❤️ totally amazing

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

That’s good to hear thanks for taking the time to comment really appreciate your positive feedback 👍🤓👍

Worked for me too, thanks Mel. Used some zippy clips (cable ties) around the ends of the pump

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Pete Maguire brilliant I’m so pleased it works I’m getting lots of positive feedback from it whoever would have thought such a simple solution to such a pain in the ear would work 🤓🤙

thanks for the handy tip. Will be trying this in ours when it comes to fitting.

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Isle Explore your welcome 🤓🤙

Hy Mel, i am happy to hear (btw) not to hear the ticks anymore. Good job, great solution. thumbs up. greetings walter

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Gnagnie thank you Walter 🤓🤙

Thanks for the heads up ! I was going to mount mine at the back of the bed lol . For sure going to find a place to hang it !

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 🤓🤙

Wow, what a difference in noise. Definite success 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Holistic-Healing UK thank you and yes it’s amazing x

Thanks for the tip so much quieter 👍

hiya mel i had an erber d2 it was niosy had a faulty fan repairs would have run into hundreds i see alot of people running the chinese heaters for the price i think they are a no brainer i cant always run my small log burner if i parked up in towns i draws to much atention so i realy think this would be ideal now you sorted the noisy pump great vid pal

Easy fix ..ideal😁,.. was thinking about neoprene pad a bit like an engine mount but your fix is super simple, cheers

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

ad- VAN-ture you’re welcome 🤓🤙

great helpful tip, Thanks Mel. Installing my pump in May, based on your prevision video, where is propped up on 4 legs and no air intake under the van. So will hang the pump as well. All sounding so good, that I will want summer to end and test the heater lol

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy just remember I put my heater on the legs because it’s not a permanent installation I will be moving the heater behind my fridge come the warmer weather and then it will be installed in the normal manner good luck with your build 👍

@aaronag7876

2 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld as you said in your video, it's about ease of access and I hear lots of failures of these units and don't want to be under my van in winter, if it fails.

It was me who said to hang it from cable ties as well lol . Glad it worked

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Mark Gates thank you Mark 🤓🤙

Yes Mel!! I suggested the cable ties 😂 We done about a month ago and it works like a dream. We’re glad it worked for you.

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Rhys Worgan thank you 🤓🤙

@Curbsidecrafters

5 жыл бұрын

Mel’s World no problems bud If you have Instagram check out my build on curbsidecrafters Second time in one week I’ve had a mention on KZread. Greg Virgoe and now Mel’s World 😊

Well done. That noise would of driven you mad as a hatter. Great fix solution. Keep warm buddy.

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Rew Fisher thank you I’m all really mad as a hatter lol 😂🤙

thank you Mel,i am pumped up on this idea

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Step-van Dan hahaha love it that’s brilliant 🤓🤙

LOL My diesel heater is running as I watch your video and the ticking from my fuel pump is perfectly in time with the ticking from your fuel pump.:)

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no 🤦‍♂️ lol 😂

wow brilliant advice. That noise would drive me mad thankyou Mel x

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Sarah Oliver you are welcome. Thank you for your feedback 🤓🤙

Ty for one more great video. Wanted to let you know i bought and have installed the Toast proof fire alarm that you were so nice and tested for me :) the one i had went off when i just sad the word dinner .. so thank you for letting me/us know about it. Keep up the good work, Hope you make videos more often because the days are not the same without your videos

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

frode eriksen thank you I do appreciate your support 🤓🤙

@MrPlasma01

5 жыл бұрын

sad fucker.

Cheers mate... suspending it has worked a treat.... 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant glad it helped you feel free the share the video on Facebook or whatever social media you use thanks for your support really appreciated 🤓👍

Perfect timing, I've just got my heater running today but not tied anything down yet. My pump is currently screwed to a lump of wood and just placed on the floor.

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Cmdr Pugwash brilliant 🤓🤙

Awesome result :)

That is a totaly different machine now what a good hack i have one that i have just installed but i will be installing a thin lead sheet between my underfloor and the cabin. also I might take this hack and use bungy cord because that what we use to suspend domestic fans and that can make a huge difference.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks and you are welcome good luck with yours 🤓👍

I use rubber left over from flat roof to mount/dangle the pump then use silicone tubes, they transfer almost no noise.

Great vid / handy hint . Never had that luxury ,just extra blankets & woolly hat & socks . Keep up the good work fella .

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 stay safe out there 👍

Pump vibration has always been a problem for RV'ers (especially water pumps), so proper mounting is critical. My only suggestion to add is that if space allows it to line the cabinets containing noisy accessories with 1" rockwool panels or sound-deadening foam. Thicker 2" lining is better if space isn't a concern.

Fabulous idea and it works 😄

Fantastic hack ! Love it ! Who would have thought .Great .

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

Plastic foam and bubble wrap worked a charm!

Crikey that noise was annoying, glad you fixed it!

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

ttxela thanks me too 🤓🤙

That's a great tip Mel cheers

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul you’re welcome thanks for the positive feedback 👍🤓

Hi Mel, Great job sorting out that noise, My cali has a factory fitted parking heater noisy outside but quiet as a mouse inside. Keep up the great video's. ATB Glen up North

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

GKUK Dash Cam VW Cali thank you ALB to you too 🤓🤙

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

GKUK Dash Cam VW Cali ATB

I'll give that a try, thanks.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome let me know how you get on 👍🤓

Jsss man i just asked in another video about the noise level. I wasn't sure what was causing it, the fan itself or the pump. Such a simple fix bud, that's that sorted. ; } Thanks bud !

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely welcome that’s great it works for you 👍

Good tip! I just bought a diesel heater for my rooftop tent and the methodical ticking of the pump at night was about to drive me nuts.

@BigVanSmallWorld

Жыл бұрын

I’ve tried so many different ways and this is definitely the best way 👍

Brilliant absolutely brilliant Pure Genius and so simple Big thumbs up awesome video 👍👍👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you that’s really kind of you good luck with your build 🍻👍

check out my Amazon Store for all your camper van building needs and more www.amazon.co.uk/shop/melsvanworld

I just like your vibe.

wire ties, with rubber bands works also, good info

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers 🍻 👍🤓

Nice one that's the way 😁

Brillient!! Might add a bit of elastic as well. Thanks mate.

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

You’re absolutely thank you for your positive feedback really appreciated

Nice one it does the trick☺

I just installed a diesel heater in a caravan and so far the pump is not noticeable from inside and infact hard to even hear outside and the way I did the install I think just might have solved the pump noise and that is I cut a strip of rubber from an old thick mud flap bolted one end to the wooden floor of the caravan then bolted the pump in its own rubber mount to the other end of the rubber strip so it was hanging free but not so free it would move around. By NOT mounting any of the fuel line or pump to any metal under the van but to the timber floor insulated it from transmitting sound. Works for me

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant buddy well done I’m going to do a re fit in the summer and I’m definitely going to put my pump underneath the van and take a feed off the main fuel tank it’s got to be the way to go 👍🤓👍

great result Mel. 😎 almost didn't recognise you without the beanie on! 😉😁

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

lol

Mines been ticking since I'm had it so will try your method. My heater is in side as well

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck 👍😊👍

what a pumping idea,,,cheers my friend

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Haha brilliant 👍😊👍

Awesome good idea glad it worked for you

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Expedite Travels thank you 🤓🤙

Well done Mel I was going to do a similar fixing when I'm at that stage. I was also going to try wrapping the pump in a dense material which should make it silent I'm guessing 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Mark Velo thank you 🤓🤙

I shall be doing this in Betty 👍👍

Fixed mine to the transit bulkhead behind the air filter and ran the fuel lines straight through the door pillar into to rear load bay

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

AWPHOTOGRAPHIC well done sounds neat 🤓🤙

We have those pumps outside on all our trucks. 40 + pumps over 5 years. -40c sometimes and not one pump has failed.

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Thought Challenger thank you that’s really reassuring 🤓🤙

Great thanks for the info 😊

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Malcolm Hardwick you are welcome 🤓🤙

Great video mel 👍 saved me again

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

No worries good to know thanks for the comment 👍😊👍

Much better tapping noises can drive you bonkers sometimes. I've put my curtain up by my van rear doors to stop some of the drafts but I pinned some foil wrap insulation inside the lining first made a big difference.

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Roger Faulkner thanks and yes I need to make curtains yet for my back doors 🤓🤙

That's swell Mel!

Good info for the guys who're going crazy with the clicking from those Chinese pumps Mel. Have you got your snow chains handy or fitted, I feel a snow chain tip or trick coming soon before she melts Mel, why not take advantage of it ha. Good to see you warm and toasty enjoying your van 😊

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

pa maj no lol no snow chains needed 🤓🤙

@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN

5 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld When I say chains I mean the use of rope around tyres or the likes for getting out of tight spots or up hills although Personally I've never needed them myself. We haven't had snow around Bangor yet this winter 😊

there may be snow on the roof, but its hot in the van great video mel ,,,,,

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Lee Davies thank you 🤓🤙

Nice one Mel! I was thinking of insulating it with filler foam but that’s much better 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Wayne haha thanks for that 🤓🤙

You can attach this pump to a square piece of rubber mat or silicone baking sheet and then attach it to any surface. It will be easier to maintain a 30 degree pump angle.

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you that’s a great idea

Alternatively use rubber washers to form an anti vibration mount to acoustically isolate the pump from what ever you have mounted the pump too.

Great idea

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

andrew hodgkinson thank you 🤓🤙

Good tip.

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Better idea 💡 Mel. Two long bolts ( threaded bar out of a sheet of ply , bungee wrapped tight and cable tie the pump to that , even at the correct angle 📐. 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea 👍👍

Will do

hello mel thanks for the vid and the info as it is a very good tip, hope all is well with you as not neen you for a few weeks on here

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Mark Ford Hi mark I have been working and by time I finish its to dark to film anything 🤓🤙

@clarkspiemuncher24

5 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld nights are starting to get lighter now so spring is on its way and will give you more light for filming assuming your not out enjoying yourself

Nice one 👍

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

thank you

I tried suspending the pump between two brackets with a piece of elastic between, but didn't make much difference, so i abandoned a similar spring idea. Part of the problem is the noise travels down the tubing. Might have been better if the tubing was all rubber fuel hose. On ebay it's cheap enough. For now just wrapped load of insulation around it. Was tempted to just chuck it and the filter inside the tank. A good start point is to just hold it up in the hand and see how noisy it is.

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

fly bobbie rubber have a go let us know 🤓🤙

Hi Mell greit video as usual. Have a look at a site called Camper convert he has a video how to make your heater remotely turn on and off by text message would be a neat little addition to your build. All the best Steve.

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

steven horsfall thank you I will have a look into that sounds interesting 🤓🤙

Hi. You could yous a bit of bungee to suspend the pump, even less noise transfer. Cheers, Jim.

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea 👍

It is pratically good idea to have a box to be insulated with foam inside with a door before suspending the noisy device. It would be a perfect heater working hard for most of your outdoor winter trips. The controllable outdoor fresh air supply should be connected to emerge into one duct with return room air back to the heater for reheating. Thus the system will be more economical and contributing a much reliable heater .

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

I have seen the pump for a bunk heater slung with a 1" section of about 3" hose. Hose screwed to bunk, pump bolted to hose.

Nice effort, best way is to mount them is in a rubber type spider web, also good to suspend the fuel hoses as it can tick tick on any hard surface..Also to note which may have been mentioned hang them vertical...The angle instruction was copied from the original Ebersprecher manual by the Chinese as they are knockoffs, the original was because of their small filter and the angle was needed. These Chinese knockoffs dont have this tiny filter ( bigger filter is actually better) so they should be mounted vertical to avoid the air bubble build up and wear, notice by the sound they should tick not tack...

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you some good tips there 👍

@martincartwright5461

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers nice one 👍

Hey 👋🏽 🇦🇺 That ticking would do my head in.

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

NutterbagsAUS I did think that that’s why I had to sort it lol 😂🤓🇬🇧

@Grave_Hunter_of_Aus

5 жыл бұрын

Mel’s World 😂

@Grave_Hunter_of_Aus

5 жыл бұрын

Mel’s World oh and 🇦🇺🇦🇺😂

Cool vid mel

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

white vanman thank you really appreciate your support 🤓🤙

Replacing the hard plastic fuel lines for rubber ones will help too.

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Andyman have you tried doing this ?

@icsp2

5 жыл бұрын

@@BigVanSmallWorld Yes the vibration/noise cannot resonate along a rubber line like it can hard plastic

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Andyman and your heater still working?

Thanks for the advice. Just about to install kne of these. I'm still scared stiff that I could die from the fumes.

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Adventure Aways you are welcome as long as you fit it rite you will be perfectly safe but get a CO alarm for peace of mind good luck 👍🤓👍

@barricaderentals6655

4 жыл бұрын

I vented 2 windows and stayed for about 7 nights while running this. The first night, I could hardly sleep. A diesel heater- what could go wrong? lol. Did not want to die from fumes but surprisingly, my small opening of both side of the window gave me enough courage to sleep and every night after the 3rd, I went to sleep with no worries. 2nd night, the clicking woke me up. Did some research and that is just the tiny pump pumping the fuel to the heater. After I understood those noises were normal, I was a little bit more calm but now, I feel like there should be a way to keep the noise down a bit which is what brought me here to the video My Webasto diesel does keep it toasty and I am thankful for that. Fuel lasts a long time. Came to this video trying to find a way to make it quieter and saw your post. Thanks, Mel, for the tip and Adventure Ways- you will be fine AND Warm.

I have had a brain wave and will experiment tomorrow. Just bought two stainless vacuum flasks from the Range with a neck big enough for the pump and pipes to fit in. One is the traditional type, the other is a jug. Without ruining the caps i will initially use some card and tape to block off with insulation inside the flask. Just tried dropping a mobile phone on ringer inside, quite substantial drop in sound. If it doesn't work, i will just take them back.

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

fly bobbie good luck 🤓🤙

Brilliant. Mel any chance you could take a better shot of it cannot actually see it behind the waste pipe. Be nice to see how you secured it.

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Andy Sustainable living it’s just the cup hook and cable ty 🤓🤙

Feckin pumptastic idea. Yoos da man Mel ;-)

@BigVanSmallWorld

5 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks 😂🤙🤓

hmmm very good point about trying to fix your heater outside in the cold... why would you !

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks buddy 👍

G day mate

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

G day 👍🤓👍

Hi Mel, I put mine in the engine bay, easy to get to and a well insulated place so can’t hear it at all

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea 👍🤓

nice scene！

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

宣福林 thank you 😊

Hello Mel, Love yer vids mate. Always intresting and informative, Looks really cold there mate , but you look cosy enough And that is what appeals to me. I,m really intrested in following your idea, ie getting a van and converting it. Trouble is, is I,m now that well off so little worried about that. any chance you could give us a run down on costs ie insurance, road tax, and miles per gallon ect. also cost of running disel heater......also did you get your dvla certificate for altering use of the van to rv...Thanks mate. really love following and looking forward to next vid on an evening...what area do you live mel…...just curios...Best regards Bri…happy new year to you mate. looking forward to seeing some of your summer vids. lets hope its a good one this year

@hamishconstruction

5 жыл бұрын

WARNING: it is too much work to convert a van, truck into a camper,,, it will never be finished.. you just don't know...

cool vid!!!!

@BigVanSmallWorld

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Sliding in on a shrimp sandwich now make. Meegwech brother ✌️🇨🇦✌️

@BigVanSmallWorld

3 жыл бұрын

I have no idea 🤷‍♂️ but thank you anyway 👍🍻👍

I used a bungee cord and insulation wrapped around it. It’s still loud but maybe if I remove the insulation it may be the cure.... I’ve thought about making a concrete cast to put it in to deaden it, lol.,

@BigVanSmallWorld

4 жыл бұрын

Haha that’s sounds like a great idea

Thanks mel and can i ask where do you buy your tunnel & groove wood from