Paráda Gregu . líbí se mi že vše děláš opravdu poctivě a nikam nespěcháš . Někdy vidím že si vestavbu chtějí udělat co nejrychleji ale také to podle toho vypadá . Nevyužitý prostor , tuny silikonu atd . Držím palec ať se daří dále a těším se na další díly ! Z České republiky zdraví Petr

Best description of cabinet building on youtube I've seen yet! Thank you very much!

I generally don't leave any comments. But this man absolutely deserves the praise. One of the best explanation on van build.

I am about to strip out my less than perfect conversion of a Citroen Relay L3H2, and now cannot wait to get started! I find the simplicity of your explanations perfect for a person of my skill level and am sure I can make a much better attempt in my future layout. Thank you very much for the inspiration and confidence building. Even though I don't have all the equipment you use I am sure I can do everything much neater and be happier with my finish!

The quality of your work is unmatched. Beat van build on youtube.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks

Literally best conversion videos on here! definitely gonna be using some of your tips, keep it up!!

Thanks for a great video, we’ve just ordered our van so I’ll be watching them all for help and advice. Thanks again.

just one word young man OUTSTANDING

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

I like the young bit lol cheers

As always spot on. All the details without being over the top. Nice one.👍

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks

Hi Greg LOVE you videos and all the tips you give that others don't. GREAT work mate from down under Andrew

Beautiful work again Greg. Looking forward to what's next as you close in on completing the build.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again John, It comes together really quickly in the end. The furniture has been the most fun so far because it makes the biggest impact

Great workmanship as always, can't wait to see the next installment,👏 👏

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Really appreciated Michael

How can anyone give this guy or any of the episodes a thumbs down? What you do here Greg is absolutely brilliant!

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

Anders Tiger I get them the moment they are released so it really means nothing. In fact they have to give me a view to give me a thumbs down so I’m still earning from them 🤪😂

You are a highly skilled and methodical guy. Salute from an Engineer.

Thanks again. Just rewatching as I start my own conversion. Has answered many questions. 👍

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

kevgermany pleased it’s still helping you with your build.

You work is amazing and the advice you give freely is appreciated so much thank you

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

Always know its going to be a good day when I get to see a new video from Greg

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

That's really kind of you thanks

Again, exceptional! Top quality design and construction. You rock!!

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jan, much appreciated

Excellent video as always thank you so much for all your videos they are so helpful. Thanks again.

That is coming along beautifully!

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

much appreciated

Yet again superb quality and content. Thanks for posting the links to tools etc.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Pleased it is useful to you

Another excellent video Greg, as always.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again

Excellent Greg, thank you for sharing your knowledge. Keep em coming!!! 😎

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

There's still a few more build videos to be released :D

Ha, we're getting bamboo, too. It's sustainable, light and tough. Perfect!

I always enjoy the quality and content of your videos.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks once again Cliff

thank you Greg from quebec canada very good tips

I really appreciate all the videos that are very useful to me since I am starting the refitting of a Citroen jumper. Very nice work and good luck.

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

Rene Hagenam thank you for such great feedback and good luck with your build 😃

Such meticulous & planned out approach. Superb!

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Your explanation and quality of work is expert level. Love to watch your videos from Miami Florida USA. Keep up the good work.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jason, I’ve never been to Miami, is it as beautiful as it looks in the pictures?

@jasoncolahan6399

5 жыл бұрын

Greg Virgoe Yes it is. Sand and sun. Warm all year.

Just the inspiration I needed for the weekend, My kitchen all planned so lets get making. Thanks again.

@katcankan7129

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck 👍

@TheFatbloke1

5 жыл бұрын

For sure Greg makes it look so easy !!!!!

@katcankan7129

5 жыл бұрын

Roger Wilson - He does but l am sure you'll do your best👍

Styling. Very Comfortable & Impressive‼️👍👍 Vinny 🇺🇸

Hi Greg. Just stopping by to say hi. I've been loving to watch your videos for the van conversion. I love your attention to details and your design process. Refreshing, especially when compared to some of the somewhat haphazard conversions that I have seen in other videos. Keep up the good work! Kudos for taking that big step and quitting work for a bit.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment Glad you are enjoying the build so far

Another great video Greg and wonderful that Moreland have recognised your skills to include your videos on their site.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I was really pleased with the amount of exposure on their new website. Very flattering

Hi Greg, keep up the videos, they are really good. I really enjoy watching them.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

No problem , plenty more in the editing suite :D

Another excellent video Greg! Thank you!!

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Don

I hope at some point you do an e book. Great ideas. I love you taking us through the math on insulation and solar system. I’m a geek and didn’t know it!

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

That is one thing I plan to put together while we are travelling when I have more time to compile the information.

it's coming along nicely, really liked the detailed video's. big thumbs up.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah the furniture is making the biggest impact on how it now looks

Lovely work. Learning lots. Thanks again!

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the continued support

I expect Morland will have had a large increase in visitors to their website thanks to you. I hope they show their appreciation by offering you some free gifts, or maybe even paying you to do a video series especially for them, showing all the different ways to make best use of the products they offer. I'm sure they must see you as a godsend.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

I did get a good discount in return for mentioning them in the videos. I also now have my videos on their website so bit of mutual networking all helps

Well done once again Greg and thanks

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

my pleasure William

Great detail as usual. Thanks +Greg.

Hi greg your KZread channel is great I am doing my 2016 crafter watch your videos loads

Awesome great job 👌🏼🙏🏼❤️

Nice work fella, I do like your videos. Nice mix of method and details....

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

I watch a lot of KZread videos and I like to see things being cut and drilled etc Rather than all the work being done off camera at least you can see me actually doing it 😊

I posted before that I owed you beer for tips you have shared, make that multiple beers! Also its really nice to see you so relaxed now you've finished work - do hope you continue to have fun with the build and travels! #Van2??! (oh and I loved the blue grass back ground music!)

can you do a video on your gas and plumbing install as much details as possible please. your videos are a true craftsman at work and inspire me to push not only my van conversion skills up a level but also my woodworking skills up. thank you so much for putting in all the effort you have for your truly world class videos. inspired doesn't even cut it! pun intended.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have very detailed videos on both gas and water to be out very soon. Thanks for the great feedback

A page inspiration with your vids in it.... Makes really sense to me :)

Pure excellence as usual.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jerry

Thanks for the great video, Greg. We are watching you from Russia.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, amazing that my videos are reaching all corners of the globe :D

Greg, great videos, really understandable, thanks very much. You must be a scientist!

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Aleksey, I’m a mechanical services design engineer by trade 😊

Such a well presented tutorial fantastic to watch and a great inspiration. Small world but I live on the side of a mountain that overlooks the Morlands factory which I never knew existed until you mentioned it on your video. I think in that episode you mentioned North Wales when in fact you were in Mid Wales 😉

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

I was amazed at how big they are, they seem to own every unit on that industrial estate?

Enjoyed your podcast Greg. Sounded like a good host too. She was clearly spoken and informative. I've subscribed. *Link is in the video description.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for listening to that, nice to know that it is getting airtime. ** Should I be saying or doing something different there with the links? **

@Wishwader

5 жыл бұрын

Greg Virgoe - Link in the description worked fine for me. Was just reminding others where to find the podcast.

Hi Greg, I'm about to start our new Ducato XL conversion so your videos have been really been helpful especially all the insulation & electrical calcs earlier in the series & now really enjoying the finishing stages. I'll be employing many of your ideas in our build. Being a plumber, I noticed you had a normal water seal trap included in the kitchen sink kit. I'd recommend using 1.25" or 1.5" Hepworth (Hep) or Osma self sealing Traps on any appliance as it uses a self closing siliconised rubber seal rather than a traditional 50-75mm water seal which can easily be lost with the stationary angle of the van & of course the movement of driving allowing foul smells of the waste pipe & grey water tank to vent back into the van. These traps can be fitted with the manufacturer's right angled knuckle bend which connects to the appliance converting it to horizontal where space is tight. Hope my tuppence worth helps you & fellow subscribers. Keep up the good work Greg.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

That's a valid point when driving around the water could come out of the bottle trap. Think I will consider changing it to a HepvO and locate it in the vertical at the back of the cupboard freeing up valuable cupboard space.

Glad I discovered your channel. Your explanations and attention to detail stand out. I watch quite a lot of wood working videos but very few seem to be on par with yours. Well done. Hopefully lots of sponsorship comes your way.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

That's very nice of you, fingers crossed hey lol

Looking forward to your faucet selection.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

I have a couple of really neat ideas for this. I modified one tap to include a momentary pushbutton to initiate a small 12v pump for drinking water. My main tap also has a couple of very cool tricks up its sleeve

Great units Greg, loving the videos. Really fancy a brad nailer ! :)

I can't wait for the big reveal and the full van tour. Great work, Greg

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul :D

Fantastic! You are the master of the wood!

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

I'm still learning myself too I did make a couple of schoolboy errors but they end up on the cutting room floor :D

@FernandoLaRocque

5 жыл бұрын

Error is normal! Your project is Fantastic! Congratulations!

Thanks for another great video! I'm learning a lot about what I'm going to change for my second build.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

What van have you currently got and how do you use it?

@tristanhelzer5009

5 жыл бұрын

Greg Virgoe I have a 2001 Ford E150 Cargo that I have been living out of full time for a just over a year now

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Tristan, amazing I bet you have loads of useful things you could share on your experiences

Simply the best!!!!

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks

Such a clever bloke, I'm a tradesman my self and have been for the last 10 years, just goes to show how much you can learn from different trades. Thoroughly enjoy your videos mate and I will try and make it to the camp next year to have a look at this masterpiece. Looking forward to the next episode.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Look forward to meeting you. I have done a desk job for 30 years so I'm learning all the time. Always loved making things, from motorbikes to kit cars and now woodworking in the last 2 years Next I want to learn how to weld and get a lathe :D

@wetnwild494

5 жыл бұрын

Greg Virgoe wow I thought you were a builder a carpenter to be exact.

Wonderful work Greg Well done Mate :-)

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Complimenti , THE BEST!!!!! TONY FROM ITALY👍👍📐📏🔧🚙

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tony :D

wow its realy coming along now Greg. good idea for a fire door :))

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Fire door?? LOL funny

Great videos

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Hi Greg, couldn’t help notice your fridge opens to left which I did with mine in almost same design setup. Found I couldn’t get the ice box/shelves out, so reversed door to open to the right where it opens fully to remove tray etc. Not ideal but works fine. Also not sure you needed top shelf above in case of gas leaks. As you say gas is heavier than air so would drop out anyway. Still one of the best conversions I’ve seen on KZread mate. Great tips for novice builders. 👍

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

I noticed exactly the same as you the ice box will not come out. But having to lean over the door every single day will get old real fast. It looks like the icebox door separates from the shelf so will try that way. Two screws and the whole fridge pulls right out for major cleaning jobs.

It’s coming along brilliantly Greg, well done my friend..👍🏼..just love the bacon butty ready for me, I’ll be along very soon mate 😉😋😊

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Ha Ha, You can't beat em, sorry it's not going to be a vegan van. I wondered how many would notice and watch right to the end, kudos for sticking in there.

@More-Space-In-Ear

5 жыл бұрын

Greg Virgoe I’ve got the sauce all ready my friend...a cup of Yorkshire or PG tips tea??, I’ll bring the mugs and milk ☕️🥛👍🏼😊

, excellent as always, I was getting set to pose the question when were to see the kitchen.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Its like I can read your mind :D

Nice work again Greg, the end reminds me of Wayne's World 2 and product placement ha ha ha.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

I've not seen that film, put them there so not so in your face.

you are awesome!!!

Hey Greg, great videos! we're at the start of our build and find your videos and tips very useful. I'm interested what sort of weights for all these cabinets and total overall for your van. Any video/s where you cover weights and tips for working within 3.5 ton? I have a LWB sprinter with about 1.2 to play with.

I would love a motorhome but now i dont think i would be happy with what i was originally thinking of you have spoiled me ..!! In truth i have learnt a lot from just watching your build so thanks for sharing i wont only use what i have learnt for a motorhome but for many other things too so i appreciate you taking the time to share ..

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stephen, there are many ways to skin a cat and I think its great that everyone can put there own stamp on a build, that's the beauty of self-building.

Another great video just waiting to see where you put the hot tub and pool table 🎱 .

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

lol don't give me ideas Jimbo :D

Wish I had the luxury of a work shop like yours Greg. All my work is outside and I can only hope it's not raining when I get time to work on my build, love the cupboard build.

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

greenthing one most of our build was done outside on saw horses because materials to big for the workshop. You don’t need the workshop to build a great van.

@greenthingone6271

4 жыл бұрын

Greg Virgoe your right Greg, but having a shed/workshop and having the build project on my drive would be an advantage but my camper is on a outdoor storage site some distance away, so if I forget to bring a tool or materials it's back home to get it. Can be a bit frustrating at times, live and learn I say.

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

greenthing one I do know what that’s like our van was 50mile round trip from where we were living so we could only work on it at weekend and that was when the weather was ok to open the van up. Hence why it took us 14months to build. 👍🏼😃

@greenthingone6271

4 жыл бұрын

Greg Virgoe I'm quite lucky at the moment as I can work on mine at the weekends with school being only 5 days a week due to the virus, but come September I'm back too just one day a month to work on mine, as school will be back to a 7 day week. So I need to up the stakes(weather depending) I've been doing mine since September last year and I've only just finished the insulation and the wiring. Next job is the side and roof panles from morland from your recommendation this weekend so looking forward to fitting them.

Hi Greg thanks once again for the excellent video content you make it so easy. I have enjoyed all your channel content and have learnt alot. My wood working skills is improving and my tool collection is growing ( the bug has got me!) I am interested in getting an Air brad nailer & compressor could you let me know what you are using and any thoughts on this subjet please. In the meantime all the best to you and cant wait for the completed build "camper tour video".

Thanks for another good and informative video with lots of helpful tips the details that other do not show like the scribe tool you made

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

It was those details that were missing when I did my research initially. You can't learn much from a time-lapse at 500mph! Thank you

Moreland should give you a little something for you driving people to the website. Apparently they know quality when they see it 😁

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your kindness Mi

I see a lot of people cut a small vent into the van behind where the fridge is going to be located to solve the air flow issue. They often tend to have their propane bottle (if hidden in a cupboard) within the same carcass so that the vent is dual purpose. Keep up the good work Greg (with all the detail), great finish in everything you've done and helped me loads.

tip from a joiner use a school compass set to any width in seconds to transfer pencil line from any shape to the piece you want to cut, have used this method for 30 years

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

That is a fantastic tip David, nice one! Just need one that doesn't close up on you like mine always does :D

Greg, I’ve met a chap who has coiled the copper pipe, behind the oven, with a 10 inch loop. This allows you to first connect the pipe to the oven, then push the oven unit back in for the permanent install.

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

Dude Leboski yeah I have heard that too. It’s a pretty bad design flaw I think.

Hi, Thanks for all the great videos! Did you instal a drop out vent for your oven and Truma combi or is that only required in you gas compartment?

Top job Greg, starting to get used to it now! ;) You never looked at building a box fridge with a fridge? Seen it been used in a lot of sailing boats. Very energy efficient and can be reached if you hinge a part of the worktop.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

I did look at them as they do tend to be cheaper, for me personally I find having to dig around for stuff at the bottom is not very practical, despite its very good energy ratings.

Hey Hreg another great video, any chance you could post your diagrams for building the kitchen, I’m looking at a similar oven to yours but don’t have the room to buy it and then build cabinets to fit, I have to to build first, being able to purchase oven and put it straight in would be a great help. Thanks.

Liked it before I watched it.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

You're the man Brad!

Great video as ever Greg! What type of pipe have used for the plumbing there?

Quality!

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Superb as always, love the level of detail you put into the van and the way you describe how everything is done... nice idea btw with the red/blue for hot/cold water...

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

it's made by John Guest, comes in loads of different colours, easy push fit fittings too www.johnguest.com/products/drinks-dispense-and-pure-water/lldpe-tubing/

Hi Greg, love your video, they very useful!!! I have a question.....why did you choose to buy that mini fridge? I checked and looks kind of expensive for a little fridge, any particular reason of your choice? Did you consider to buy a different one? Thanks a lot for your videos!!! Take care!

Ooh! Is your worktop Bamboo mate? Loving your work as always!

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Spot on Paulo, nice one

Greg, Many thanks for all the ideas a technical input. Many of the process you followed are going into our in flight van build. Watching the cabinet video made us think you lined the walls with 1/2' plywood? Did you kerf the back to get it to bend? For your Q&A requests: Please detail the sub-wall technique you used. TIA!

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Ply lining video out of archives and up tomorrow afternoon 3pm GMT

Hey Greg, great video, what is the measurement from your bed to the end of the kitchen, many thanks

Another awesome video, cheers!. Will you do a video going over the maintenance of the van, making sure the cooling system (hoses, water pump etc) are up to the task, and any other preventative measures you took before you set off?

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

What a great idea, we have a spreadsheet of all the things you have to carry in your van to be legal in each country. Did you know you need spare glasses, breathalysers, spare bulbs, as well as the normal Hi Vis and triangles and first aid kit

@paragon84

5 жыл бұрын

Those extra legal things i would have overlooked for sure lol. The detail you put into your van is amazing. I'm a mechanic, and thats the sort of attention i'd give my running gear for such a long trip. Also giving a good week of driving locally as a shakedown test (even new parts can fail prematurely).

Bamboo work top

Hiya Greg. Just thought I'd say that our van build would look nothing like it does without your videos. I can't tell you how grateful we are! Quick question regarding the fixing of your kitchen units - how are they attached to the floor? Was thinking of using the adjustable legs used in household kitchens otherwise.

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

Jack Luker the caresses sir on the floor. So I took a short section of 2x2 timber. Screwed that’s to the floor then screwed the unit to it. The fridge unit is also screwed to the centre partition. They are all screwed to each other and all screwed to the wall and to the worktop. It does make a very strong set of cupboards when done.

Hi Greg would you consider sharing your plans for the kitchen units also have you found that the 50l fridge is sufficient ?

What a brilliant cabinet-making lesson (and a language one as well ;-) BTW is that counter top bamboo perhaps?

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and yes you are spot on!

Hi Greg hope you are well. I am aware you fitted your Thetford oven a while ago but was wondering if you fitted battens into the recess as per your sketch up model or If you fitted the oven directly to the recess walls made by the adjacent entrance units. I am just about to build my kitchen units and I think fitting directly to recess units gives a better finish with adjacent unit doors. Thanks David

I feel a sense of guilt when I see all those beautiful crafted routed joints Greg. Sadly, mine are all the butt type! Oh well next van maybe. Thanks for the heads-up on Quirky Campers, I'm now on the mailing list. Can't wait to see your van in the flesh. PS. now have hot and cold water running. Getting there. . .

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Excellent Rob, look forward to meeting you and also seeing the van in the flash ;D

Hi Greg - another Masterclass!! At 11:50 you have some cables emerging from the bottom of the wall - looks like 2 Arctic Blue and a grey one? Do you mind if I ask what these are for? I thought the fridge and cooker were 12v (black) cable? Thanks once again! W

yep yep yep .. :) :) way to go !

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers