Hi, have you got a link to the brackets you used to fix awning to unistrut channel. Thanks in advance 😊
@exploresandtosummit16 күн бұрын
Hi, I don’t have it on me at the moment, but if you look at the comments on this video I’ve answered some with the part number. I can find it tomorrow for you if not.
@terrydalzell692817 күн бұрын
I am surprised others don't use red diesel. My intention also. Looking really well.
@exploresandtosummit17 күн бұрын
Thanks, i don’t understand why others don’t use it. I get mine from a local farmer.
@turkeyphant18 күн бұрын
How would they ever catch you if you use red diesel in main tank?
@exploresandtosummit18 күн бұрын
VOSA do a lot of tank dipping on commercial vehicles. Not worth the risk!
@turkeyphant17 күн бұрын
@exploresandtosummit but it's not a commercial vehicle? And it could have just been a previous owner?
@exploresandtosummit17 күн бұрын
@@turkeyphant my van is commercial, it’s not registered as a camper van, just a van. And I’m the only keeper as I brought it new.
@barryfogerty713218 күн бұрын
As always great work 👍🏻
@exploresandtosummit18 күн бұрын
Thanks you very much 👍
@macking652618 күн бұрын
Nice work sir! Looking good.
@exploresandtosummit18 күн бұрын
@@macking6526 thanks very much. 👍
@trevorthet519 күн бұрын
Was the tyre depth 65 on your old tyres? The 245/65 KO2 look much much chunkier and fill the arches better. I'm hoping to do the same on my T5 but with 235/65/17
@exploresandtosummit19 күн бұрын
@@trevorthet5 I’m not sure I haven’t got them anymore too see, I changed the wheels and tyres as soon as I brought the van.
@blindhowlingdrunk23 күн бұрын
Very impressed!
@teamalpine461726 күн бұрын
Great video. I am planning something similar. For the 3 attaching bolts on the brackets, did you have to drill your own holes in the bracket and awning? What nut and bolt did you use? I didn’t get any supplied. Thanks!
@exploresandtosummit26 күн бұрын
Hi I got the bolts with the awning kit. I did drill a hole to fit, I think they was only about M6, they just secure the awning to the brackets, stops bouncing off or being stolen.
@exploresandtosummitАй бұрын
Sorry for the music all the way through, had to cover up the Radio! Copyright issues!
@blindhowlingdrunkАй бұрын
Brilliant content!
@turkeyphantАй бұрын
What do you think about Altro vs rubber floor?
@exploresandtosummitАй бұрын
The Altro is very hard wearing, I’ve had bikes on it, dragged my kayak on it, dogs scambling around, no problems, rubber floor might not be a hard wearing. Probably depends on the thickness of the rubber
@turkeyphantАй бұрын
Where did you get those touch lights (and are they dimmable?)
@exploresandtosummitАй бұрын
I got them from rayne automotive, there’s three light settings and a built in usd port
@turkeyphantАй бұрын
Have you thought about building a paramotor van?
@exploresandtosummitАй бұрын
@@turkeyphant what to power the van?
@turkeyphantАй бұрын
@@exploresandtosummit No to carry a paramotor as well as pg kit
@turkeyphantАй бұрын
How many different ply suppliers did you look at?
@exploresandtosummitАй бұрын
@@turkeyphant I looked at a lot of different camper/motor home suppliers, most where limited stock, and most were collection only. And I found out Morelands are the main suppliers to these of companies.
@turkeyphantАй бұрын
@@exploresandtosummit Thanks, I found morelands too but they don't have too many colour options. Can you order direct from them?
@exploresandtosummitАй бұрын
@ there’s loads of different colours and shades! I ordered loads of samples so I could see and chose, I brought direct from there own website shop, along with the knock on edging, trim etc. all came protected on a pallet.
@abigailgoddard6860Ай бұрын
awesome work
@exploresandtosummitАй бұрын
Thank you 👍
@k0na801Ай бұрын
Used 13mm poplar ply from garnica for my build. Laminating / cladding myself where needed in high traffic areas or where waterproofness is required. It’s incredibly lightweight and more than strong enough with good design in addition to being much cheaper for a diy-er.
@brendanryan262Ай бұрын
I used 12mm birch in my build. I am happy with it. It's lighter than 15mm lightweight ply and about half the price. Saying that I would consider using the Morland boards next time - just for the finish. I'll make a van tour video when I finally finish it! Good job on the videos! Keep em coming.
@exploresandtosummitАй бұрын
@@brendanryan262 hi, thanks, I probably could of most of it with 12mm and the bigger pieces 15mm but I thought it would easier with all one size. I’m very happy with the finish of the Moreland board and it cuts nice, no splintering. Good luck with your build.👍
@abucklifeАй бұрын
Wow 10kg in it. That’s a fair amount. 60kg saved in my build then. Very informative. 🤜🤛
@exploresandtosummitАй бұрын
@@abucklife I didn’t think it would of been that much, I was surprised at the result.
@abucklifeАй бұрын
@ I’m glad it was otherwise it would have felt like a waste of money. It still feels a bit over priced.
@exploresandtosummitАй бұрын
@@abucklife it’s extremely overpriced but it looks more professional and looks a quality build so be worth more. ( that’s what I’m telling myself ! )
@abucklifeАй бұрын
@ that’s what I told myself to. 😂😂
@drewhodge3820Ай бұрын
It does make a big difference. I made the mistake of buying 4 sheets of 18mm Phenolic plywood for the campervan floor. Its brand new out of a shipping container floor. Its stupidly heavy. Now those sheets are leaning up the wall in the garage waiting to be sold. Im putting down 15mm Poplar Core lightweight plywood on the floor which by my calculation will be half the weight. P.s Jewson is the only highstreet retailer to sell lightweight Poplar Core plywood in the UK. Its not laminated like furniture grade lightweight ply. Im sure other smaller outlets might stock it.
@exploresandtosummitАй бұрын
I’m just stripping out my van now and since handling the new light weight ply, there is noticeable difference in feel.
@drewhodge3820Ай бұрын
@@exploresandtosummit Depending on where you are based in the UK, there are a few suppliers of poplar core plywood that is less than half the price of Jewson. sheetmaterialswholesale based in Wanstead (if your based down south) sells 5.5mm 8x4 sheets of poplar for the walls at £12 and 3.6mm at £10. If your near the midlands have a look at Tippers. Their 5.5mm is £16 and 3.6mm is £11. Jewson costs £25.20 for 3.6mm and £31.48 for sheet of 5.5mm poplar core. So double the price at jewson for 5.5mm and more than double for the 3.6mm. So well worth searching online for local suppliers for poplar core. .
@k0na801Ай бұрын
There are “reputable” camper businesses that sell furniture kits made entirely out of phenolic ply… it’s absolutely nuts. It’s for horse boxes and transporters not campervans and I’ll die on that hill 😂
@Creative_SparksАй бұрын
About to buy these tyres. Would you say they aren’t too noisy after using them on the road?
@exploresandtosummitАй бұрын
@@Creative_Sparks I didn’t notice any difference, they may be a bit in the wet but I just turn the radio up!
@Creative_SparksАй бұрын
@ thanks 👍
@truth3358Ай бұрын
and what’s the price difference because that’s what matters too ? i think your find the price is triple
@exploresandtosummitАй бұрын
I think I paid £150 a sheet for the lightweight ply covered and £110 for the birch faced ply, then I had to stain and varnish it, so not a huge amount of difference for the weight you save and the finish looks more professional.
@truth3358Ай бұрын
@@exploresandtosummitthank you there’s a big difference in price but i know the cost of being over weight can cause as i have been tramping for over 30 years ps great videos keep it up 👍
@gungadin68Ай бұрын
Top Job 👌
@Creative_SparksАй бұрын
Just found your channel. Interested in watching your re fit. Just bought a MWB Crafter and need to do complete conversion, including figuring out how to get the kayak on and off alongside solar panels etc 🥴 I dont have height on my side unfortunately
@exploresandtosummitАй бұрын
Hi, I starting a refit this week and one of the things I'm figuring out is how to make loading the kayaks easier. I've got one solar panel on at the rear and the kayaks fit more towards the front of the roof rack, but depends how long your kayaks are.
@Defender200tdiАй бұрын
The double glazed windows reduce condensation
@exploresandtosummitАй бұрын
That a good reason to have them.
@k0na801Ай бұрын
The 180 twin turbo is the one lots of people avoid because they’re plagued with problems. The 140, mapped to 170+ when you’re out of warranty is possibly the better option.
@exploresandtosummitАй бұрын
Never heard that before! Been great so far and very quick, I’ve got a five year VW warranty so hopefully be fine 👍
@alexanderlouis.wАй бұрын
Can you tell me more about the common problems specific for the twin turbo version? I have a 2018 twin turbo 4 motion crafter and want to know what to look out for regarding possible upcomming problems
@exploresandtosummitАй бұрын
I’m sure if you keep it serviced it will be fine, everybody says all vehicles have problems! I’m guessing not using the second turbo enough may cause problems, just now and again drive it at high speeds so it get used. all the crafter engines are the same, just different mapping.
@k0na801Ай бұрын
@@alexanderlouis.w Yeah it's primarily EGR, cooler and the additional turbo. Have a google as some of the 180 issues with transporters are shared with early mk2 crafters. Some people blank the EGR. It's not a ticking time bomb but driving factors can contribute to the issues being a major problem at pretty low miles. Some 180's have a revised oil cooler fitted by recall to resolve that issue, but think the turbos are an ongoing thing to consider/prepare for just incase.
@Dickie2702Ай бұрын
Good luck with your refit but trust me, you don't need a 4kw diesel heater, overkill for a MWB van, 2kw will be ample.
@exploresandtosummitАй бұрын
Hi, thanks , I’ve gone for the 2kw. I’ve got a 4kw in my garage as it’s far to hot, I keep it on the lowest setting, which is not good for a diesel heater. 👍
@exploresandtosummitАй бұрын
Hi, thanks , I’ve gone for the 2kw. I’ve got a 4kw in my garage as it’s far to hot, I keep it on the lowest setting, which is not good for a diesel heater. 👍
@Dickie2702Ай бұрын
@@exploresandtosummitSpot on, few people realise best practice for a diesel heater is to run at max for at least 30mins every month.
@Joey100TАй бұрын
Very informative thanks. Can I just check if it was the 1.5mm or 2.5mm thick 41x41mm unistrut you used?
@exploresandtosummitАй бұрын
Hi I used the 2.5 as I’m carrying kayaks, but if your just using it for solar panels then 1.5 should be ok,
@konradrachlewicz88972 ай бұрын
Hi. My first comment after watching your brilliant videos. I've recently purchased a vw crafter LWB and I can't get enough of your useful and informative videos. I've begun my conversion with bulkhead removed.... I'm probably gonna watch your videos a million times to follow the best instructions available on KZbin. Thank you very much for your effort. Kind regards. Konrad.
@exploresandtosummit2 ай бұрын
Thanks very much, any questions just ask.
@CalMUK912 ай бұрын
Hi mate, theres a lad who lives near Morecambe who does a great seat base. He cuts down the original base and welds in new supports and a complete swivel system. Its much easier to use than this one, doesn't require headrests to be removed, is the same height as original, uses teflon instead of grease, and cheaper! He even fit mine. Yes... it hasn't been 'crash tested'. But its definitely safe.
@exploresandtosummit2 ай бұрын
@@CalMUK91 wish I new that before! Thanks for the info. 👍
@blindhowlingdrunkАй бұрын
@@CalMUK91could you post a link or video?
@trialsta12 ай бұрын
Looking good! What switch did you end up using to blend into the dash?
@exploresandtosummit2 ай бұрын
I’ve got a vw switch to go into the panel to match the other switches, I haven’t put it in yet, when I do which is soon I’ll add to a future video,
@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES2 ай бұрын
I just got the vanstyle ones. All 4 for £80 no modifications and I prefer the look. Have a look at raily flapz . They will help with the mud
@CalMUK912 ай бұрын
Love these arches but my only concern is how are you gonna get the front bumper off now?
@exploresandtosummit2 ай бұрын
Hopefully I won’t have to! I could probably pull the tape off the arches with a bit of force.
@mikelambrou44622 ай бұрын
Love your conversion. Off on a bit of a tangent, now you’ve been using it a bit how is the drop down bed working and does it rattle at all when driving?
@exploresandtosummit2 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you. I’m starting a refit and upgrade in the next week or so, the bed had been great, no rattles at all, it’s on two tracks that keep it solid and I very slightly angled the two straps at the back so when it up, it pulls the bed tight so there’s no movement.
@bosscat89512 ай бұрын
Hi. What offset are you wheels? You van looks awesome
@exploresandtosummit2 ай бұрын
There et35 offset. I done a video on them with sizes and where I got them from.
@bosscat89512 ай бұрын
Thanks yes I watched all your videos, they are great. Didn't hear where you mentioned offset though, must have missed that. Thankyou for your videos. Propper quality build.😊
@exploresandtosummit2 ай бұрын
@bosscat8951 to be honest I might of missed that out! Thanks for watching, Im doing a refit very soon so be doing a lot more videos.
@bosscat89512 ай бұрын
Happy days can't wait.😊
@Metal052 ай бұрын
Did their son mine last week, very easy took 10 mins each end.
@exploresandtosummit2 ай бұрын
@@Metal05 I should of done them ages ago.
@nickrust93582 ай бұрын
Hi great videos. I don’t suppose you have a video of you doing the wiring to the bed? Or did you seek professional help. Looks like I need to solder wires to the connection block any help would be good. Thanks.
@exploresandtosummit2 ай бұрын
Hi I didn’t because it was a bit of a headache! If you send me your email I’ll take some photos for you.
@exploresandtosummit2 ай бұрын
I’m doing a refit soon il add a video to that.
@radoslawglodek2 ай бұрын
Great set! Looks amazing. What about speedometer and abs system? Is there any problem after changing wheel size for bigger?
@exploresandtosummit2 ай бұрын
Thanks, the Speedo doesn’t make much difference, on the crafter there a plus and minus adjustment in the dash menu to change the reading. I’ve done 6k miles so far without any problems.
@stevearussell2 ай бұрын
Great workmanship as always & well explained. Will you be thinking of lagging the tank & pipes at all?
@exploresandtosummit2 ай бұрын
@@stevearussell thanks, I have no intention of going anywhere cold!!!
@peterhewitson26692 ай бұрын
Excellent vlog. I have just started converting my crafter, and really want a roof rack, but don't really want to pay thousands. You have inspired me to build my own. Thank you sir. 🏴☠️😎
@exploresandtosummit2 ай бұрын
Hi thank you, yes definitely build your own, unistrut is strong, rust proof and cheap compared to buying a roof rack, and you make it to suit your needs. I’ve more videos very soon inc a aluminium decking for the roof rack.