For those that do not know me please let me explain who I am in greater detail. I'm a fully qualified Mechanical Services Design Engineer, I studied Building Services at University for 6 years and have been a Member of the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Engineering Council for many years. On top of that, I have worked in this industry both on a consultancy level and as Director of mechanical services contractors for over 30 years. I fully understand the position that this channel holds when explaining the installation of services like LPG and electrics where they both have the potential to cause fatalities and that you the viewer may be following these instructions. Therefore, I have gone to extraordinary lengths to ensure that the information contained in this video is current and correct and safe to publish to all who wish to view it. The LPG information is taken directly from the European Standard EN 1949:2011+A1 updated Feb 2013 and is the most current standard for "Specification for the installation of LPG systems for habitation purposes in leisure accommodation vehicles and accommodation purposes in other vehicles" The system has also been installed strictly in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. The video has been previewed by Truma before releasing to the public. I sincerely hope that gives you a level of comfort that the information contained is correct within Europe to the very best of my ability at the time of publishing. If you are living in another country outside of the EU then you will need to check your own local standards and I would always advise having these systems tested by a certified professional.

@Wishwader

5 жыл бұрын

If anyone has a list of the standards related to van conversions (in addition to the one mentioned by Greg above) I'd be grateful. If it's anything like canal boats there will be a laundry list of them!

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Like most standards and codes of practice they are not free, the current price from the bsi for this regulation is £198 and for that, you get a download PDF document of 37 pages. I know because I got a copy to make sure this video was up to the correct standards. That's £5.35 per page of an electronic document. That is criminal when these are for health and safety. However, I am currently working on a video to cover the LPG regulations and how they apply to van conversions as I have not seen anyone do that yet and this is a complete grey area that is neither enforced or policed by any governing body. Yet we are all driving around with LPG cylinders and gas appliances in your vans, many totally unaware of the dangers.

@Wishwader

5 жыл бұрын

Greg Virgoe - It is indeed obscene how much they charge. Thankfully uni students have unlimited access.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

I think also you should be able to view them at your local county library too. But not take them out or copy them of course.

@ciano5475

5 жыл бұрын

This standard is for public service, and like the code of law, this can't be behind a paywall.

Discovering your videos recently has made my understanding of each elements of the build much clearer. This is incredibly valuable content, thank you for sharing on your channel

Brilliant video Greg. An excellant series. I'm new to this camper van stuff but what I've learned from this series is nothing short of incredible. Well done you.

Hi Greg! I have spent the better part of 2 weeks watching ALL of your sprinter camper van series! Thank you! I plan of using many of your ideas and designs when I start my conversion early next year! You have answered many of my questions and given me so many ideas. I'll send pics when i start work on mine. You're amazing! Thank you again Barbara

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Its great that these videos have inspired you, that really makes all the effort worthwhile. I will look forward to seeing your photos and wish you all the best with your future plans.

Hey Greg another Thorough & Meticulous Job installing the Truma Combi 4E & Plumbing! You have a very Calm & pleasing Disposition & should be a Teacher! Thank you so much for your kind generosity in Sharing in Detail all your Videos. God Bless! Grace in Toronto

Another fabulous informative video Greg. When I build my van it will have to have a plaque referencing all of your advice and generously shared knowledge. You a true van life legend. Look forward to meeting you one day.

What an excellent system Truma is and looks quite straight forward to install. This is another excellent step by step tutorial. Definitely one to consider when installing our bathroom in our next project. Cheers!

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

The convenience of having running hot water on demand will be a game changer, turn a regular van conversion into a proper home from home.

Another great video. I understand that I will need my gas system testing thoroughly but with your videos I have loads more confidence to get most of the work done myself. You need your own DIY TV show, mate. We’d all be building our own houses.

Hi Greg, Excellent video. Don't take down the "3 things video we never knew about you" It gives us fans some good insight into you. You are a Rock Star! We really enjoyed it. Thanks again for everything you do for us.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Don. I know from the guys I follow as you get to know them more, it's good to hear a bit of background info. Gives me a bit of practice for doing the vlogs on our trip too.

Beautiful piece of work and majestically explained. Should receive a bonus from KZread for producing this type of content.

I wish this video was mandatory training for RV installation and repair techs across the US! It is the most thorough and clear discussion of system installation I have ever seen.

Just came across your Vlog and found it extremely informative. We only took delivery of our Constellation 3XL in July of 2023 so we're completely new to "van life"! However, both my wife and I like to know how things work and this video provides just what we want. Keep up the good work. Subscribed to your channel and will be watching the new build with interest. Sid and Nicola, Rugby

@GregVirgoe

7 ай бұрын

There are lots of helpful videos here and you are right it really does help to know how things work. 😊

Having watched some of your other videos and seeing how carefully you have ensured a vapour barrier everywhere I looked for a video where you had installed a gas appliance to check that you had put a gas drop in. I should never have doubted you Greg. Although I do worry some people might skim watch and miss it.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Gas seems to be the one subject that nobody knows about and everyone skims. I'm working on a detailed video covering the current regulations regarding LPG in your van. It will open a few eyes I have no doubt :D

This is perfect timing! We've been in the van a few months now and are starting to think about our options for winter. We plan on heading to Spain/Portugal but figure we'll still get a bit cold so have been researching our options. Thanks for always putting out such helpful content.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Hannah and Myron, we are also planning to head down to southern Spain and along the med for winter. Maybe see you down there 😀

@HannahandMyron

5 жыл бұрын

That'd be great!

As with all your videos Greg, superb quality, information and presentation. I can’t believe one of the highlights of my week is looking forward to your next video - keep up the excellent work. You deserve a huge, huge following.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

That is really nice to hear, thank you very much for your continued support and kind words.

ive watched lots of your videos I watched this one and i will never install such a device in my van but i still enjoyed watching your video it made me feel more relaxed then i usually am just listening to your install. Then i thought this guy could make awesome AMSR videos for who ever needs them.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

I had to google AMSR but now I know what you mean, yes, there have been others that say I have a calming voice? Thank you for watching, nice comment too

@MrPlasma01

4 жыл бұрын

no worries just keep taking the pills. yours Greg.

Some of the best well shot and explained videos out there. Puts a lot of the rest in back place and and its free to watch. Top top stuff

I always knew you are more qualified than the average DIY by far but not your actual credentials which are truly impressive. Teaching another however requires a level of empathy, patience and the ability to look at a problem from the 3rd person perspective something few can master. Thanks for what you do Greg.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your comment cliff, thank you for your support

First rate, Mr. V. This retired science teacher learns so much from you. Your vlog is my fav on KZread. 👍🏻

@kevinhornbuckle

5 жыл бұрын

Science!

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

That's really nice of your to say so, thank you

I was beginning to question your DIY credentials during this video until I heard you say the one phrase that confirmed your skills. *finishes screwing something down* "That's not going anywhere". Seriously though, great videos.

Yo Cockney Greg, superb video , just traded in our T6 for a VW Grafter Crafter , so completing planning for full build up here in Scotchland and THANK YOU for your concise , accurate well planned delivery of fitting the heart of any van. RESPECT & THANK YOU . Brian & Anna from Scotchland. 🥰🤩😁😇

@GregVirgoe

11 ай бұрын

Sounds great! Wish you all the best with your new conversion and thanks for watching

If I'd cut and bent that copper the first time as accurately as you did, Greg, I'd have stopped to have a small party to celebrate!

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

I tell you, Simon, that was the only bit of copper I had, I finished up with an inch so left it was a one-shot deal just to add to the pressure lol

@fionasinclair9206

11 ай бұрын

How do you manage to bend the copper without crushing the pipe? No matter how slow I do it, the pipe always gets compressed on the bend

Thanks for the video. I have a Truma Combi 6E in my van conversion and your videos are interesting.

Really great video, thanks for sharing this information - I've just bought one of these boilers for me van and I'm genuinely terrified of fitting it. Definitely have overwhelm at the moment but this vid makes it much clearer 👍🏻

@GregVirgoe

3 жыл бұрын

It’s really very straight forward if you follow these videos. 👍🏼😁

Hi Greg. You've got this video making down now eh? Another flawless, flawless I say, video. Fabulous attention to detail, and seemingly consummately easily. Regards Mark in the UK

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

I'm in my comfort zone with this one Mark, this is what I do and who I am. Mechanical Services has been my life for 34years and I know what I'm talking about which is why it comes across so naturally. When I first saw an exploded view of this boiler on the Truma stand at the NEC I knew exactly how it worked and could describe it in great detail as I have done in the previous Truma Video. I now want to share that knowledge to help others make informed decisions as there is a lot of poor information on the internet :D

Great explanation of what seemed a difficult task. Detailed and simplified.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

It really was very simple to install, the JG water fittings are dead easy to put together. Just need to be aware of the LPG system and the safety aspects of having gas in your vehicle.

Brilliant video Greg , top bloke once again you certainly know your stuff always totally interesting and professional 👍🏼

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon, very kind of you

Greg, you are awesome mate, you break your vids down so most people with basic common sense can follow :-) Liked your vid on the 3 things we never knew about you :-)

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Vincent, that's funny you mention that video, because in my stats that video has caused the most amount of unsubscribers and today I was going to take it down.

@vincentmcguire

5 жыл бұрын

no way mate, the videos you are posting break everything down to their component parts and I will be using them as a reference for when I do my own van. For example, I was going to install a separate air heater and gas water heater but you have now convinced me to go with a single unit. Keep them coming. I have also been watching another blogger that has some great vids as well, his name is Jaz Morton and he is from OZ.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

I meant the 3x3 video has caused the most unsubscribers lol... Jaz is fantastic, I follow him too, an electrical engineer and has done a fantastic van build.

I could watch you install these all day!

Can't believe that i've binge watched the whole playlist since yesterday evening. Even more so since campervans don't interest me much :)) It's your caution, diligence and precision that make your videos fun to watch i guess ;) I wonder what would happen if you started a project on something i'd love to have myself. Keep up the good wörk!

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much for watching them all and giving such great feedback, I'm really intrigued to know what you are interested in?

@ceebeedf

5 жыл бұрын

Another reason why i enjoy watching your vids is to learn "Colloquial Workshop English" by listing. No book can ever teach you that. My interests are green/sustainable building/architecture, solar, wind, etc. Not on an industrial but on a small DIY homebuilder scale, and be it just a cabin or holiday cottage. You told somewhere you were a HVAC engineer so anything about natural cooling would blow my mind. There's a lot about ecologic heating out there but very little about green cooling. Have you ever heard about heating with ice? I find it extremely hard to wrap my head around this physical phenomenon. It's suited for cooling too of course. kzread.info/dash/bejne/jGulsqWegsvIgMY.html kzread.info/dash/bejne/c2io16yviamxp5c.html I know that's much but you asked for it and i don't expect you to ever do something like that at all ;)

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Hello, Sorry for the delay in replying but as your message contained links it goes into my review folder, to try and cut down those that like to spam popular channels. The first video showing the ice storage tank is very old technology, I actually designed one of the first of these systems to be installed in this country but on a larger commercial scale at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford, Essex. It was used to cool the operating theatres, we installed a massive ice storage tank which would be frozen up overnight on the cheap rate electricity, then the cool water was run off during the day to serve all the HVAC plant in the hospital. If you are interested in free cooling then google "adiabatic cooling" This is where you use the evaporation of water to cool air as it passes over a wet filter, you can get 4-5°C of cooling and for very little energy use.

Great video Sir, and also a pleasure to watch. I, myself having worked in the building services game for 30yrs or so ,as a contractor, always value good workmanship, with simple explanations followed by a clear execution, and you have nailed both as always. On a practical note, would you lay the flue to a slight fall to atmosphere, so to expel any condensate formation that may build up in the flue pipe/s, this seems good practice on a domestic sized job. PS you are fueling my desire to `camper van' as I work in all areas of the country, IR35 implementations have some what pulled a shadow over the hotels bill affordability - so this camper van life has a cheap hotel stamp written all over it!!!!!

Greg, we love your van build videos! You are absolutely THE best van build series on YT! So much detail and information... Much appreciated! We're just getting started on our Truma 4E install.... Wanted to ask you a quick question on the 12v wiring for the Truma 4E and the Truma CP Plus. Did you wire these up for 12v on separate cable runs, or did you just splice the CP Plus 12v feed into the main 12v feed to the Truma 4E? Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge & experience!

very neat and very professional, thank you, i will follow your wisdom once i move to the UK.

And just to add I installed a Truma 6 diesel one I my Renault master ... really great unit and have toured Norway Finland and Sweden for two months... excellent !

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

That's really great to hear, I'm guessing with the 6kw unit you had loads of heat and your motorhome was really nice and warm. Did you also have a shower in the camper?

@lorcro2000

5 жыл бұрын

Very cool. My build is still only in my head but one thing that's already established in there is that there will be no LPG. Diesel heat, tapped straight into the van's diesel tank so no worries about more than one fuel. Cooking may in fact also be a diesel burning range, but more likely lithium batteries and electric induction cooking. Of course, a 6000 watt heater like the 6D is overkill, but anything to get away from gas. I may just go with Eberspächer products though (the 6D has Eberspächer furnace components in it to burn the diesel, for that matter.) But using an Eberspächer Hydronic unit to heat glycol means you need to add heat exchangers and do some DIY style work to cobble it all together.

@sotobfree7163

5 жыл бұрын

Greg Virgoe Hi sorry for a response way to late!..I’m not really into all this social media stuff. Yes, I do have a shower wet room fitted with a composting toilet with one blower from the heater in there...great for drying stuff with the door shut. I guess my mistake with inserts was over flexible vs rigid copper piping! Flexible takes an insert! Thanks for the videos...very informative.

@tblake102

4 жыл бұрын

Hi S Otobfree. Can you give me some info about your Truma D6 Diesel Heater please? Is it noisy, does it make the annoying constant clicking noise that a lot of people complain about with the Webasto & Eberspacher diesel heaters? What is the electrical draw? Thanks Tracey

Nice work as always,being a ex gas engineer you done a great job

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

That's good to know Michael, cheers

Great video as always & credit to the cameraman/woman for steady handwork.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

That's the other half, Lou, don't make her head any bigger though Roger hey lol

@DJRogEurotour

5 жыл бұрын

Lucky man XXX

Greg this has to be my favourite video so far.. Think I've mentioned I have the same boiler and considered it a no go area when renovating my camper a few years ago.. I feel like its not something I couldn't take on myself after watching yr video.. PS- Id still get an expert to check it afterwards tho ;))

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

It really is very simple in terms of its connections, as you have seen.

Really liking your van posts Greg, have plans to do my own build in the near future. Your videos have given me some great ideas and inspiration. Keep up the good work. :-)

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Davie, best wishes with your future build

You Greg .. " I have to say it .. Your " gentleman reason being .. " you have " give".. with information ".VERY CLEAR". 😘

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Very much appreciated. :D

You know what mate, your a legend! you explained that perfectly and look forward to seeing the next one...

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

Matt and Abbie thank you 😊 there is a whole playlist to watch 😃

Excellent stuff, well worth the wait, think I might plan one for my van, keep up the great videos, cheers

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, with the digital controls and the number of ducted outlets around the van it's going to be so controllable and up to temperature in minutes. Miles better than the room thermostat in our old house lol

Smart guy!!! Your videos are so helpful and easy to watch.

@GregVirgoe

3 жыл бұрын

william coster thank you very much 👍🏼😃

Excellent video, super easy. Great editing and very tidy work. Thanks

I learn so much from every one of your videos.

@GregVirgoe

3 жыл бұрын

That’s good 😃

Christmas Day watching this vid 😊 (and not for the first time either!). A Boiler Maker at work, love the tidy installation ✔️. Always learning and I've just seen that you use pipe liners in the hot water pipe. I'd forgotten to put any of these in any of my joints that i've done so far 😩 and can completely see their purpose. A quick search showed that Magnum MH sell these, ordered 😊, thanks again buddy. Cheers!

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

Sunnycampers I had also installed some of mine before I checked with JG but luckily I could get access to them and the push fit come apart easily. Can you get to all your joints ok to retro fit them?

@sunnycampers4249

4 жыл бұрын

Greg Virgoe Fortunately, yes 👍 The only pipes that are installed are the underfloor ones, with the tails being easily accessible 😊

I am running out of words to describe PERFECTION!! 🤔🤔🤔😱.......👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

If you get stuck this might help www.thesaurus.com ;) lol But seriously, thank you very much!

The BEST van build videos on KZread!!! Thank you so much Greg!!!!!!!!

@GregVirgoe

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I’m glad you like them 👍🏼😊

@TheSunLights

2 жыл бұрын

I will build my van and I will use your infos! :) It will only take a half an hour ! :)

What an amazingly well laid out video. Thank you.

@GregVirgoe

3 жыл бұрын

Erika A Mac really glad you liked it 😃

Brilliant thanks Greg .... enjoy your travels

Great video Greg, im about to start my second van build, I have learnt a lot from my first build and this new one will be something I can live in if I want to, I will be checking out all your vids and will probably be asking you a few questions, my van build is on my KZread channel if you fancy a look at my first van. Watching this vid has convinced me to fit a Truma Combi.

Excellent as always. Thanks for a really helpful video. Lots of things to connect on one of these!

@GregVirgoe

2 жыл бұрын

They are brilliant bit of kit and fairly easy to work on. Not too complicated 👍🏼😃

Hi great videos really enjoyed watching them I used to be an LPG engineer you should always put some sort of gas compound or gas tape around your threaded joints also don’t allow your hot and cold pipes to touch as it can cause legionnaires disease keep up the good work buddy. 😃

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

The joints in this video were all compression joints with olives and it's not good practice to put anything on olives, definitely not PFTE tape. I have used the correct gas PTFE tape on the threaded connections around the cylinder. The current LPG regulations state jointing compounds are not to be used. The boiler will heat and store water above 55deg C so even if the cold feed gets a little warm that's enough to kill any bugs. The blue pipe in the video does not feed anything other than the boiler at that point. If it was feeding a tap for drinking etc i would have insulated it, but nothing to stop the external tank getting hot in the summer too.

@sandraallsopp1234

5 жыл бұрын

I would always put a bit of jointing compound on a comp fitting, I like Plumb blue as you can use it on water, gas, steam and air

@clan3683

5 жыл бұрын

Hi I agree you should never put PTFE tape on any olive that’s why I said on the threaded part. when you do your plumbing apprenticeship they spend a lot of time teaching you not to put the tape on your olive and only on the threaded part of the joint as the olives can sometimes let-by, and the PTFE tape is there to stop it from coming through the threaded part. And as for compounds it’s probably changed since I was a gas engineer as this was 20 + years ago. 😉

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Clan, you should never use PTFE tape on any part of a compression connection. It should only be used for actual threaded connections. If you put PTFE on the thread of a compression nut you are preventing the nut from tightening up fully so you are actually making the situation worse. If you have a poor olive or seat you could smear a little gas joint compound around the olive. I appreciate that not every fitting comes in mint condition. Special gas PTFE tape must be used on threaded connections like your flexible bottle hoses etc Whoever taught you I’m afraid gave you poor advice. That is a real shame. Was it at college or working with old pipe fitters

Great video series with all the gory details. Thanks! :-)

Thanks a lot, it’s very clear. You save me a lot of time ! Kiss from France 🇫🇷

@GregVirgoe

2 жыл бұрын

I’m really pleased you like it 😃

Hi Greg, first of all can I congratulate you on the best self build series on KZread. Clear and comprehensive. I have recently bought a 14 plate VW Crafter, which is, to all intents and purposes a Sprinter. I am hoping to use your videos as a template! I am in the very early stages, about to thread the wiring, I have a couple of questions! 1. In your wiring video, you thread a cable vertically through the corrugated trunking. The equivalent route in my van (which externally looks the same as yours) has an obstruction part way down and only allows the passage of string or cable! Did you have to open this route up at all? 2. I am keen to use the Truma Combi Boiler, but will have to purchase it later. Is the control cable a standard Cat5 network cable? I have plenty of that and could route it now in preparation! Hope these aren't too trivial a question! Cheers Dan

Thanks Greg, absolutely fantastic video and really helpful.

@GregVirgoe

3 жыл бұрын

No problem 😉 glad it helped you

Would love an update/review of the trauma 4e after you have lived with it for a while now..... why you chose that model over the cheaper Truma Ultrastore and other brands and how easy it is to use on a day to day basis for showering etc. Love the video and the channel mate - what would us van addicts do without ya!

@deadpoolvanlife8988

3 жыл бұрын

Yep. Would also be very interested in a follow up video detailing daily use, etc.

Very very informative video. Just one more thing to add. In the pc board you skipped past the link wire beside the thermostat connections. They are for a window switch that must be fitted if the boiler flue is directly underneath an opening window or within 300 mm of the window. It’s to stop the stuff that kills you entering when it’s open. All so regulations state you must have 10mm clearance between gas pipes and any other services at cross over points. And it’s best to use copper olives in your gas fittings as brass can cut into the pipe over time creating a leak. And it’s all so better to use sweeping bends instead of sharp 90 degree bends as a sharp bend increases pressure drop more when doing your pipe sizing calculations. And you will need a 2000 mm2 vent in your appliance compartment to allow room air to circulate through the boiler. Not combustion air but room temperature air. And minimum flue lentght for a horizontal exit is 600mm. There’s more than one thing I added there I do apologise but mate that is a very very good installation and very informative.

such details. so much fun to watch and LEARN.. ty so much

Excellent information Greg, very neat also!

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Hi Greg, that is a really well conducted and explained fit, thanks more making it! I'm just about to fit my combi today and even though I consider myself a competent worker this has relieved any possible uncertainties. Could I ask, do you have a video showing you doing a gas safety check? I've never done one myself (see a couple but didn't pay too much attention), I was just going to hook up a manometers to the nipple on my regulator to check the pressure and for any drops when the supply is shut off...any extra advise? And again solid video. Will definitely have to check out some others!

great video again Greg. nice little unit the truma, very versitile.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

It's the controllability that I m most looking forward to having time control and accurate temperature control too will be a bonus.

Greg, Your videos are amazing, very clear, concise and thorough. Much appreciated. I haven't found anyone asking if there is benefit to adding foam pipe insulation around the hot water lines. Is it just too short a run to matter?

Amazing work in all of your videos!

Very precise and clear. I am enjoying watching these more than I should! I don't know if you're using Adobe Premiere to edit video, but have you checked their morph cut? It can eliminate that little flinch as you jump-cut.

Another great video Greg. Many thanks

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Iain

Thank you for your cracking videos ❤ It makes me feel like I can achieve it. I have a question that I've just thought about and I'd appreciate your advice on, do I need to connect my shurflo water pump in line to the boiler? If that makes sense 😅

Hi Greg ~ With great joy and interest, I have followed every episode of the van build so far. It is such fun to witness your professionalism and concise descriptions. Truly a blessing. Thank you.,...... and OH!!! ...... what a VOICE !!!! U-la-la!! I have three questions. 1) was there a reason you chose to not put hydronic radiant heat in the floor? 2) did you heat the under carriage water tanks with hydronic's 3) the Diesel Sprinter Vans in the USA have had lots of issues with the BlueTec emissions systems. Have you had that concern with yours?. with gratitude, ~ Tallie ps: say "hi" to Lou for me!!

Absolutely Brilliant, you explain it so perfectly. Nothing on KZread or anywhere else comes close to this information and It’s Free 😄😄 thank you for sharing Greg, 👍👍👍

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

That's what I love about the internet, you can find information on anything and everything. I'm in awe of your cabinet making skills, you do some amazing things with oak, top class.

This video was so satisfying. I need more GREG

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

I'm pleased you enjoyed it. I'm working on a detailed video covering the current gas regulations for vans as nobody has done one that I know of and nobody knows what they or that they even exist. Frightening really as we are all driving around with ticking time bombs in our vans :o

Thank you Greg. Fantastic video keep them coming. 👍 🚐 😎

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Will do Bob! :D

Hi Greg great series and you have inspired me to start a build. Like you l favour the Mercedes Sprinter Any views on what to buy on age, mileage etc ? Happy and safe travels.

Brilliant video's, clearly explained. Thank you.

Another great video, keep them coming.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Loads more in the pipeline Liam

I love your T shirt ... "IT WILL ONLY TAKE HALF AN HOUR" ... L.O.L I have been a D.I.Y person for years, and it can take me that long to find the correct screw driver some times :) Jokes apart ... Thank you for these videos, really useful.

Hi Greg, Thank you so much for your amazing videos. Very inspiring and I have used so many of your ideas in my plans for my own build. Question.. Could you tell me or link a video on where you feed your Gas pipe for the Truma, as I notice your gas cylinder is on the opposite side of the van. I can't seem to plan where I would cross over the rigid copper pipe. Also the hot feed from your hot water to the opposite side kitchen. Thanks again for all you have done for Sprinter conversions. I've watched some 2 or three times. Regards Gary

Nice well explained video as always Greg.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Ed, much appreciated

thanks so much for this dude, really helpful!

HI Greg! I watch your videos in 2023, great job, wow! I have one question - how many hot air outlets do you have? do you have it shown in a video somewhere?

Thanks Greg. Superbly detailed as usual. Sharing like this saves people a lot of time and helps immensely with our own builds. There seem to be regs about location of boiler exhaust and windows/opening windows. Any thoughts? Question - why none of the gas jointing compound here?

Excellent video as always Greg. One thought. I've heard you say that most of your travels should be in warm climates, with this in mind, did you ever give any thought to installing the Truma air con system? If you had considered it and rejected the idea what put you off? Space, power requirements, cost or a combination? Thanks again, best van conversation resource on the Internet.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I did look at them and consider it, the cost was not an issue as it's very similar in price to the combi boiler. The heat pump version runs off 230v supply and is rated at 2400watts so in practical terms you could only run it while on mains hook-up. Plus you still need to install a hot water solution. It also would have taken up valuable roof space which I had earmarked for solar panels. We wanted to be able to go off the grid for long periods and it didn't really fit that model.

Hi Greg, thank you very much for your videos, such a great help for the self builder. I am French and living in Scotland currrently, and hope you had a great time in the Highlands with the van! I am also installing a Truma 4e (12v and gas version) for space heater, a shower and a 3 hobs cooker and oven Thetford. I am really struggling to estimate the consumption of LPG for this installation and was wondering if you could let me know how long your LGP bottle last, as you have quite similar appliances in your conversion? I am very limited in space and am hoping to fit the smallest bottle I can, realistically. Many thanks in advance!

Hi Greg. Super informative as always. Have you noticed much difference in heat between the two top and bottom ducts as mentioned in the video? Now you've lived in the van, is it worth spending some money on angles to re route one of the outlets back on itself to install as you mentioned?

This video has been so helpful, thank you! Just one question, we are starting to instal the water aspect and as we had bought a kit, I hadn’t noticed that we don’t have the check valve to use before the cold water drop out valve. We do have a tap set up before water runs to the truma, so will we need the check valve or will this be ok??

So much info brother, thank you so much!

Really excellent video Greg. Planning on replacing my existing boiler with one of these. Space is very tight, and being a refurb I don't want to move existing things more than necessary. Unfortunately my mains electric comes into the same compartment and the back-box for the plug in point will be very close to the boiler. Can you confirm that the lower / larger fan on what you are calling the 'front' of the boiler is the air intake for the hot air blowers? I assume that this doesn't get hot? My mains electric is coming in VERY close to this. In fact, in general are there any points on the external surface that get hot enough to worry about melting anything in the vicinity? Many thanks.

great vid. thats probably one of you most watched i bet

Cracking video as ever. Like a good detailed vid from you. Its all coming together 😁

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

I worry about the length of the videos, but with so much information to get across its difficult to get them shorter. I don't want to put people off watching it because it's too long. What do you think?

@HoileeUK

5 жыл бұрын

@@GregVirgoe I think if your aim for your videos was purely entertainment you would probably want to aim at shorter videos. However what you are producing is a detailed reference as well as entertainment, if you remove content to make the videos snappy, you remove the useful side that they currently have. For anyone seriously considering converting a van or in the process of doing so, longer videos are essential, and particularly your videos are essential.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

HoileeUK thank you, that's really useful feedback, much appreciated.

Another great video Greg

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks John

Excellent video Greg, really informative. I am thinking of getting this product for my own van - a little confused about the electric aspect. Can I still can run it as gas powered and by 12v power? I will mostly be off grid, and therefore not likely to use the 240v option much.

Hi Greg, What an interesting series of videos, fantastic job, I have been following your series as I am converting my van, i have got to the water plumbing got almost all of the connectors and fittings but I am unable to find a 12mm one way value , I went on to John Guest website and could not find any there, please could you help. thanks

Great guidance as usual. I love how technically practical you deliver your information. Just wondering Your thoughts on the Propex brand and are you aware of any competitors producing similar HEAT EXCHANGE technology? I'm interested a few their products I've seen recently due to the ability to exhaust/vent CO2 outside of the vehicle? Thanks for sharing your amazing progress!!!

Great video so clear. And so informative

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ed

Hi Greg, Thanks for another great video, I’m starting to install my Truma 4e and wondered if you used a timber backing and sikaflex for when installing the exhaust duct as you did on the other inlets or did you rely on the gasket it comes with? TIA Andy

Excellent and very informative video as per usual keep it up

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wing

Hi Greg, First of all great job with your videos. I might convert a van next year all being well but I watched already all your videos! I loved the details of the explanations! Really great! I am Italian and could nearly forgive you for the pineapple pizza...lol One question: how do you find the truma combi for showering? Are 10l of hot water enough or you often end up with a cold shower? Apologies if you already had a similar question! All the best and safe travelling!

Hi Greg. Thanks for another excellent video! I notice in one of the public comments in your 'Heating & Hot Water' video someone asks you why you didnt go with an Eberspacher/Webasto Diesel coolant system with a heat exchanger for hot water for showering, to which I think you answered " To heat water instantaneously via a heat exchanger at a flow rate sufficient to have a shower you would need a big heat source", could you explain to me why this is please Greg?, why you think these 5KW diesel hydronic systems wouldn't be powerful enough for showering?, (sorry for my ignorance, I dont know about these things, but I'm trying to learn). I am set on buying a Truma Boiler, (thanks to your detailed & helpful videos on it), but people keep trying to persuade me to buy one of those diesel Webasto/Eberspacher hydronic systems for both showering & blown air heating instead of the Truma! I want to make sure I buy the right product & so am curious to know your thoughts on the diesel hydronic systems Greg & why you question them for showering purposes. I appreciate any help you can give me as you've always been helpful to me when I've asked questions with regards to your other videos, (have watched them all & love them, I know I can trust your methods & opinions)!! Hope all is well for you & Lou on your travels. Stay safe. Tracey 🙂

Top man, great well presented informative video, thank you

Greg, Brilliant video series - the videos are so helpful with my own van conversion. I am in need of some help with the wiring for the CP+ and I was wondering if you could assist? I have wired a 2.5mm cable for the 12v supply to the combi unit but I am struggling with how to wire in the control panel. The instructions in the Truma manual says to wire in the CP+ on the same circuit as the boiler - can you explain how this would look?

Hi Greg! Great video once again thank you! What cables does the wall mounted controller need?

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

There is a black control cable that come with the boiler with plugs on the end like a telephone cable. The controller also needs a 12v DC power supply protected by a 1Amp fuse.