This should be out on the market in massive production!! Absolutely lovely build van!!!

Nice job Dave.

That's another cracking conversion Dave! Awesome stuff!👍🍻

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kev, I'm hoping to do a larger van next. Thanks for watching.

Great Looking Van Dave, ...Just watching my way through your last build, nice and easy to follow and great attention to detail 👍

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos.

Really liked this set up Dave very roomy and spacious keep them coming

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

Yeah there is a lot more room with this layout, I tryed one with a rock and roll bed but the fold out is much easier.

Absolutely lovely ! ❤

@dave-watson

Ай бұрын

Many thanks.

I’ve just bought a 13 plate Renault traffic so thanks for this, you’ve inspired me 💚🫶

@dave-watson

6 ай бұрын

Hi, Glad the videos are useful and good luck with your build. Thanks for watching.

Lovely conversion great use of space well done 👍🏽

@dave-watson

6 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot

Very nice job. Great use of the space inside. Cheers 🍻

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, I like this layout, more space than a layout with the rock and roll bed etc. Thanks for watching

Another brilliant build 👍

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks

Really nice build, good use of the space

@dave-watson

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Craig, I've done a few vans in this style and I think it's much better than the R & R bed layout. Thanks for watching.

Great build! Looks very spacious

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, there is a good bit of floor space, I like this layout. The light paintwork and upholstery give it an open feel too. Thanks for watching

Helped me out alot on my van love all the tips thanks

@dave-watson

3 ай бұрын

My pleasure, good luck with your build.

Nice going, Dave. Very useful series of vids. I never finished the build of my L3 H3 Vaux Movano [Reno Master] I kept using it for removals. I have decided to go smaller - Trafic/Vivaro day+ van. One problem I have is that most of the interior will have to be demountable because here in France, where I live, self-build campers cannot pass the 'Controle Technique' - the FR MoT. 😫. The good news is that the FR 'MoT' is every two years.

@Ghost_fart_666

11 ай бұрын

lol france. Love the attitude!

It‘s so nice. I like it very much. 👍🏼

@dave-watson

2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot.

lovely set up....really like it...

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. I'm very pleased with the way it turned out

Really like the LWB and the style and L shape Seating. Got to say this is the layout I'd make

@dave-watson

Ай бұрын

Thanks...yes I like this layout the van feels a lot more spacious and still loads of storage.

Fantastic mate !

@dave-watson

11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot.

I have done a lot of searching on You Tube over the last several months for a Vauxhall Vivaro and I think Dave's has to be my favourite of the lot for just a simple, basic comfortable set up. Just got my Vivaro and will be copying a few of Dave's ideas 🙂

@dave-watson

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, a new build series of videos coming up.

Cracking job!

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot.

Pop top on the next build maybe? Theres a company....dreamtech/van lidz just behind wickes that sell them/fit them apparently but a DIY is what the cool kids do. Great work, keep the videos coming.

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

I've toyed with the idea of a pop top. I'll take a look at dreamtech. Thanks for watching, many more videos to come.

great video going to change the plan on my van very similar to yours

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee, this was a good set up with the fold out bed. The van felt very spacious and light. Thanks for watching

Another good job.

@dave-watson

Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot.

Good job 👏

@dave-watson

9 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Vinnie, I really liked the open and airy feel of it. Thanks for watching.

Very good work

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot, I've got another conversion series coming soon. Thanks for watching.

Dave, another lovely van! I wonder if you have a 'shopping list' for your electrical system? It's just what I need for my 2016 trafic. I would happily pay for said list. Also, it's great to see how close you are to 1000 subscribers, you deserve many more.

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lisa, I do have a spreadsheet listing all of the materials I used. I'm happy to send you a PDF copy of it but I would need your email or FB then I can send it as an attachment.

@lisap9437

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Dave, I've emailed you

I'm just building an identical one! Based on short wheels👍👍👍

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

Good luck with the build and thanks for watching.

Looking great love that skylight that's what I'm doing in mine, makes such a difference i think. Is there a drop out vent for that gas cylinder? I'd definitely recommend one. On my current build I'm doing a bed cross ways above the wheel arches it means you have to make cubby holes into the wall to get the length for a 6ft person but it means you can have a permanent bed inside without losing the length of the van to the bed. cheers.

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

Hi, The gas locker is on it's way and will be fitted when it arrives, always a good idea. Do you have any video up of your builds? Thanks for watching

@chatteyj

Жыл бұрын

​@@dave-watson No I don't fancy doing build videos, but I might do a van tour video at the end possibly.

Hi Dave, Just come across your channel and it was right down my street and might give me the push to do this. Cost was keeping me back but this is a lovely conversion at a budget price. Can you give your honest opinion on using this van with height restrictions or no pop top. Pop tops are so much money but worried that height restrictions might be problem. Many thanks

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, The in this sort of van is about 130cm. I've not found it a problem, I can reach the cooker and sink while sitting on the bench so I don't have to stand up to cook. Also the seating height is okay with a little headroom. Having said that I do not live in the van and use it mainly weekends and days out. It may get a little claustrophobic over a longer period, but there is always the option of a side door tent. Hope that helps.

Hi Dave, Brilliant. Simple, functional elegant. I live in France and would like to make it my project for next year. How do you rate the trafic? I think I would be keen on the shorter wheelbase version. I would not use it for the winter but for 3 or 4 day breaks at other times - how does it cope with hotter days and cooler nights?

@dave-watson

9 ай бұрын

Hi Mike, The traffic seemed good to me, I only had the van for a couple of months while I converted it and sold it on. But it seemed like a solid van. So long as you insulate the van well it should be good both ways. I used the shredded up plastic bottle insulation and it seems to be good. Hope that helps and thanks for watching.

Love this layout looks amazing! What are the dimensions of the L bed and kitchen? It looks perfect size

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Billy, The bed was 195cm long and about 120cm wide, and that left about 42cm in width to get the kitchen in. Thanks for watching.

Hi Dave You do beautiful conversions Have you ever done a vw transporter.

@dave-watson

Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot....No I've never done a transporter....I was thinking of getting a Boxer/ Master next

@kevinkelleher7868

Ай бұрын

Do a transporter 😂 just to give us ideas . 😊

Do you do the conversions as a business pal??? Beautifully finished buddy

@dave-watson

10 ай бұрын

Hi, I do do conversions for others, I'm a bit limited by the weather because i don't have an indoor space for the vans. I really like the way the Tarfic turned out. Thanks for watching.

Hi mate, I think your local to me in South shields 🛡 haha Me and my partner are currently saving for a van and this one is exactly how I imagined mine being I'm just struggling to figure out how you've done the electrics

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, Sunny South Shields. I videoed this van tour down on the dragon. I have a video covering some stuff on the electrics I did in a Vivaro. kzread.info/dash/bejne/kaOty5qJmLSdoJM.html But also there is a bloke called Greg Virgoe who has a number of videos on youtube and he explains the electrics in detail.

@brandonkelly5520

Жыл бұрын

@@dave-watson yeah sunny South shields, I'm just off Stanhope road. If you ever need/want a hand I'd be glad to help and learn some useful tips for when I eventually buy a van :)

Also can you explain on how your done the tram line roofing? Thanks

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

I have a video of me making the ceiling. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mouc1rV7hqrcgbA.html hope that helps

Hi like your video where did you get the seating cushions from please

@dave-watson

9 ай бұрын

Hi Robert, I made them with some tweed fabric called "Cromwell Tweed". Its a really nice quality fabric. Hope that helps.

Hi Dave just came across your post are you still converting vans thanks for your time

@dave-watson

5 ай бұрын

Hi Jane, yes I'm still doing conversion. I've got some more videos planned for the springtime.

@janemurphy9748

5 ай бұрын

@@dave-watson Thanks for your Reply Dave I have a very good 2015 Renault trafic low mileage mint condition would love to get a conversion done on it would it be very expensive to get it done thanks again

@dave-watson

5 ай бұрын

Hi Jane, It depends on the spec you want. My email is mrdwatsong@gmail.com if you send me an email i will send you my phone number and I'd be happy to discuss options.

Would you consider making some of these units for us to buy. Were currently converting our van and live locally.

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa, here is my email address mrdwatson@blueyonder.co.uk. If you can send me an email and let me know what sort of thing you want I will let you know if I can do it. Thanks Dave

@lisapurvis7898

Жыл бұрын

@@dave-watson thanks I'll be in touch soon

Dave do you have a parts / supplier list, I’m about to start a 2019 vivaro conversion

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

Hi Stephen, I do have a PDF with a list of materials and costs, but not suppliers, I got most of the stuff from ebay and local wood yards. I can send you the PDF but I would need an email address to send it to.

Hi do you have a video of fitting the roof vent thanks

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

Sorry, It's the one thing I did not video.

@christophernation4793

11 ай бұрын

I found it surprisingly straightforward. I put a 400mm and a 500mm Fiamma roof-lights in my Movano. The 500 mm one had to go where the roof is ribbed - I did the 400mm first and used up the only flat section for that. ☹ But building up the 'valleys' between the ribs with Sikaflex worked. Both hatches were watertight.

How does the extra weight from your conversion effect the mpg?

@dave-watson

8 ай бұрын

Hi. I'm not sure. The extra weight will lessen the MPG but I've never actually measured it.

Do u have a link for your fridge please?

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

I got the fridge for Just Kampers. Here's the link www.justkampers.com/jkf50-jkf50-12-volt-compressor-fridge-freezer-black.html

They must sell like hotcakes, actually the real secret is your wise decision to buy a faultless low km blank slate, no point trying to sell 5 day old lobster to retail clients

@dave-watson

Жыл бұрын

Yes, that van sold earlier this year. And yes it's always best to start with a decent van and then a good plan. More conversions to come. Thanks for watching.