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@lightning.products Күн бұрын
Marcel loving the videos. I wouldn't have made it this far if it wasn't for you! Really appreciate it :D
@saltyvanventures Күн бұрын
No worries! I’ve got some updates to these videos coming out soon too!
@Lizandlincoln 3 күн бұрын
3 years later... im wondering how the tiles held up?
@saltyvanventures 3 күн бұрын
Still perfect like the day I installed them
@1anita1m 4 күн бұрын
What a great idea. Thank you so much for sharing.
@saltyvanventures 4 күн бұрын
Your welcome!
@jordanhanson316 4 күн бұрын
Handy tip - If you go to Springers Solar they will cut and assemble custom wires for you with all custom lugs, just went today. $5 per cable to assemble, saves you buying the tools
@saltyvanventures 4 күн бұрын
Great tip! Thanks for sharing and that’s a pretty good deal too.
@jordanhanson316 4 күн бұрын
I got super lucky and got 2 of these same cells by kings for $800 still in the box on marketplace! 400ah and 1200watts covering my roof. Great vid mate
@saltyvanventures 4 күн бұрын
Love a good marketplace bargain! I did however one buy a deep cycle battery off marketplace and it turned out to be a dud, but if it’s still in the box I hope that it’s still good.
@jordanhanson316 3 күн бұрын
@@saltyvanventures yeah I could imagine that happening, but still sealed in the box a lady was selling off all brand new gear :)
@Ts7005 4 күн бұрын
Put the doorslides flat on the underside of the table…
@saltyvanventures 4 күн бұрын
These drawer slides aren’t structural in that orientation. They need to be vertical to hold the intended weight
@TomBedlammusic 4 күн бұрын
So refreshing to see a KZbinr refer to a 200ah battery as "massive" (which it is). Sick of those insane American vans with like 1000ah battle borns haha
@saltyvanventures 4 күн бұрын
Haha yeh those batteries are insane. Who even needs a 1000ah battery!
@azzjo 4 күн бұрын
Just remember you are against the new rules for battery installs
@gordoncahill1170 4 күн бұрын
Jaesus! That battery is massive. You could get the same 200W in about 30% less space.
@maikvanrossum 4 күн бұрын
Maybe 30% less kickback fee, too 😉
@Namdor2012 4 күн бұрын
Luxury and spunky, has to give way to practically and functionality... Good move.. I got the new NRX80 75lL Upright Dometic, great fridge and way better than the older waeco CRX model..Bonus was, a free dometic esky thrown in, so if needed I can throw a bag of ice in it..Anyways, Good vids my man..
@saltyvanventures 4 күн бұрын
Agreed! It was fun to build but not something I would do again. Good lesson though. Beauty on the fridge deal!
@jackryan2135 4 күн бұрын
Get rid of that deck mate, I can't believe you ever use it. Waste of good solar real estate!
@saltyvanventures 4 күн бұрын
That’s where we store all our long surfboards when travelling around, so although it looks like wasted solar space it is in fact we’ll utilised space.
@jordanhanson316 4 күн бұрын
@@saltyvanventures chuck them on the side or inside roof, easier to get to then too lol. But you do you haha ;)
@ExtraDryingTime 4 күн бұрын
I used solar on an extension like you did and I can vouch for what a great idea this is! It's great for parking in the shade on a hot day and having the additional solar panels out under the sun. Also you get charging all day not just when the sun is overhead which like you said doesn't always happen in winter. btw , check your audio.
@MrSpaceace1999 4 күн бұрын
Yup I did the same you can move it to catch the sun
@saltyvanventures 4 күн бұрын
I think it’s going to be a game changer. So many times we were parked in a spot under a tree or with shadow on the panels and unable to maximise the sun for the day.
@luzbel4469 7 күн бұрын
You two must travel with the Transit!!!! PLEASE COME BACK TO THE ROAD, GO AROUND THE WORLD and your channel will grow up like KARA and NATE, you both have the aura, just explote it!!!
@saltyvanventures 4 күн бұрын
Rest assured, we will be back travelling in the transit soon!
@AboutWalkingAround 8 күн бұрын
Good video, but weird that you didnt show the most important part about tapping into the tank.
@saltyvanventures 4 күн бұрын
Unfortunately when I originally filmed this, the video of me installing the tube was corrupted. Normally if I noticed I would have re filmed it, but it wasn’t possible in this case
@geraldreynolds9650 11 күн бұрын
Good to see you back.And congratulations on getting married !!!
@saltyvanventures 10 күн бұрын
Thank you so much 😀
@Elchie232 11 күн бұрын
Will the fridge vent not just fire stright into the door? Might got hot it there with the battery etc.
@MaximillionIeraci-v3y 11 күн бұрын
And a million dollars later
@saltyvanventures 11 күн бұрын
In mechanics and flights yes! But we were too stubborn to quit
@SarahandDave 11 күн бұрын
Good decision to put that fridge. it definitely will allow longer off-grid periods. Are you planning to upgrade the water tank as well? Or do you find it large enough for your needs?
@saltyvanventures 11 күн бұрын
Yes very happy I made the decision! It has passed my mind to upgrade the tank capacity, it’s just a matter of where as there isn’t too much real estate left under the van, unless you join together a few small tanks. Ive pretty much maxed the tank storage locations. It’s a possibility to move the spare wheel and house it on a rear wheel carrier and add a tank there 🤔
@SarahandDave 11 күн бұрын
@SALTYVANVENTURES Definitely an interesting approach, either way, thanks for sharing! Waiting to see what else you've been thinking of doing 🙂
@cathiepreece1200 11 күн бұрын
Nice to see you back ! Your videos are always so informative .
@saltyvanventures 11 күн бұрын
I appreciate that! And there is many more videos to come!
@embracesmartmirror1283 11 күн бұрын
Another informative video! Thanks. And just joined Vanbuild. Good luck with its launch, looking forward to it
@saltyvanventures 11 күн бұрын
Thank you and welcome to the wide world of van building!
@SikaRose 12 күн бұрын
Hey bro. Awesome job on your van builds and videos. Thank you so much. How wide were your Cedar planks? I have the chance to buy a cheap pack of ready milled T&G Western Red Cedar 110mm x 10mm. Would that be alright?
@saltyvanventures 11 күн бұрын
Mine were 89mm wide and 9mm thick. Those planks your describing sound ideal! Try and snatch them up before someone else for sure!
@SikaRose 11 күн бұрын
@@saltyvanventures okay, thanks bro. Yes. I agree... I was stoked to find them. My ceiling is 5m long and so are the Cedar planks.
@BenSilverSubscribe 15 күн бұрын
Hi thanks for the videos! I am just wondering if the shunt/battery monitor need a fuse? In your diagram it shows it is just directly connected to the battery. Thanks :)
@TheLazyTravartist 17 күн бұрын
Did anyone else also hear’ neighbour’s d’ck’ for spice rack😅😅😅😅😅
@hopeflannery7355 20 күн бұрын
Excellent work just wondering if you had condensation issues?
@saltyvanventures 11 күн бұрын
Not at all
@JodiePritchard 24 күн бұрын
Great, helpful video thanks :) Can I ask, how much you cut off the shim? Im trying to work out the correct angle. Thank you
@saltyvanventures 24 күн бұрын
I wouldn’t be able to tell you the exact amount as I just measured it up there. If you put two shins on either side on the roof and then lay a flat bar across the two, you will see the gap, this is the inverse of what you need to cut off.
@heidisummersweet 26 күн бұрын
Inspirational that you’ve been through so much and just stuck at it ❤
@mdharrisuiuc 27 күн бұрын
Did you have any reliability issues with the transit? Currently considering a hiace, but the transits are so much cheaper...
@saltyvanventures 27 күн бұрын
So far so good. No problems after 4 years
@danieleduardoramirezorozco1789 28 күн бұрын
Great video, thank you so much
@saltyvanventures 27 күн бұрын
You are welcome!
@pedrofigueiredo9331 Ай бұрын
and how you saved money there? curious about it, galapagos is definetively a bucket list
@saltyvanventures Ай бұрын
Read the caption
@SarahandDave Ай бұрын
Love it! 😮
@saltyvanventures Ай бұрын
Thanks 😁
@tones_2466 Ай бұрын
What's the brand of your stove top?
@kimyenchu Ай бұрын
I would prefer an indoor shower and toilet because I would not want to take a shower outdoors in the winter (I am assuming the van is designed to travel all year round). I also prefer to have a cabin for the toilet. I like to have a bigger seating area so the bed should be a convertible - you could leave the bed out if you have no guests coming - but a sofa and table for 4-6 people would suit me better. I would also put the cooker on the side of the door. I like everything else about the van.
@CC-me1ky Ай бұрын
This is exactly how short a van tour should be. Nice one 👍👍
@saltyvanventures Ай бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@swlryan Ай бұрын
Stunning build! How tall are you? I am looking for a van like this. I am 6 feet 2 can I stand upright in it?
@saltyvanventures Ай бұрын
This particular an is not that high internally. Only about 5’7” standing height. You need a cargo van like a ford transit for your height. Check out our other van.
@malcolmleth2556 Ай бұрын
Hi where did you buy the contour guage I've been looking for one
@saltyvanventures Ай бұрын
Just my local Bunnings hardware store
@Clones2011 Ай бұрын
I love the music blasting
@ownrc Ай бұрын
Finish that adventure in honor of your mom. I’m sure she was so grateful to have you back home while she passed, and would be even more glad to know you’re chasing that dream still🎉
@socalted Ай бұрын
Noticed you used the blue spring (highway), rather than their black truck/tow spring option. Does it work well for you?
@CeciliaGreenough Ай бұрын
Would you be able to link the Dunlop adhesive you used please? I’m struggling to find the same one… Thanks!😁
@RoseyCheeks07 Ай бұрын
Hey Marcel - wondering when you did this, how did you wire in the additional fan to turn on at the same time as the compressor?
@lesdawson5833 Ай бұрын
Brilliant steady commentary without rabbling on about one specific thing. Great pace from both of you. Not once did I have to fast forward you. When you have to keep fast forwarding , you end up losing interest and moving onto someone else. Well done you two. Beautiful build and so neat. One of the best I’ve seen. Wishing you all the best. Love from Scotland xx
@saltyvanventures Ай бұрын
Much appreciated!
@LukaJane Ай бұрын
Great job explaining everything and it turned out beautifully. Thanks for not rambling on and on like so many people do. It was informative & fun to watch!
@saltyvanventures Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback
@LittleSimGoesWild Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I just tried to download the cheat sheet to actually try it but the link isn’t downloading anything.
@saltyvanventures Ай бұрын
The website it takes you to has two forms. The bottom one is the form to get the free cheatsheet
@LittleSimGoesWild Ай бұрын
@@saltyvanventures Thanks for taking the time to reply. Yes, I signed up using the bottom form but 'after signup I was not directed to the download'. I even tried on multiple devices. Just thought I would let you know. Thanks for the great tutorial anyway.
@chartmann43 Ай бұрын
I love your channel but I honestly can’t watch it because your work is too perfect and it makes me feel like everything I do is awful 😞! Lol! You have the best tools and are an amazing woodworker!
@saltyvanventures Ай бұрын
I understand although it's not all about getting that ultra professional finish. Your van will have its own quirky style from your skills and experience that you can be proud of when you're done. Don't get disheartened looking at conversions that have been done with years of experience. You will be surprised though with what little skills you need to create a great looking van
@chartmann43 Ай бұрын
I didn’t know you could change the angle on the jigsaw?
@saltyvanventures Ай бұрын
Yes, the "fence" as it is formally called, is adjustable so you can cut angles! Great little hack
@chartmann43 Ай бұрын
@@saltyvanventuresawesome! I will try that ! 😊
@chartmann43 Ай бұрын
I was actually gifted some amazing custom made cabinet doors shaker style that already has the cutouts for hinges and slides! They are absolutely gorgeous! I may have to cut some of them down and adjust them to fit in my van, but I am so relieved that I don’t have to make them bc that was a huge anxiety for me. lol! I can build the cabinets now and I am pretty sure I can handle that part. Haha.
@christopnherbooth 2 ай бұрын
Thank you. Just what we needed.
@saltyvanventures Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@VintheValley 2 ай бұрын
Congratulations to a beautiful couple 💞
@VintheValley 2 ай бұрын
Such an amazing adventure guys - I bet you speak Spanish now. I spent 7 weeks only, mostly in Peru (I'm from Brissy) and it changed my life. Keep at it, and thanks for the videos.
@saltyvanventures Ай бұрын
Not as good as we would have hoped, but enough to get ourselves around. We will continue to learn Spanish to try and keep it up
@msjeananoorzaie 2 ай бұрын
Great video! Seeking source for the "ultra low profile water trap". Thanks!
@saltyvanventures 2 ай бұрын
I bought mine from a local plumbing shop called Reece plumbing.
@davidlock2647 2 ай бұрын
Love your work, although wiring loom through metal rather than over metal is problematic in years to come. Keep Up the good work.