Really slick looking conversion. I’m looking for layout ideas for 2 year live in conversion. This is nice
@SkyeSpirit25 күн бұрын
I love the amount of light in this van, and plan on doing a similar layout as I really like it, especially with the width-ways bed (im only 5ft 6) 🙂
@mirola73Ай бұрын
Is this a van for small people ? I'm only 6.2 and would definitely not be able to sleep sideways
@mimoruchkokrivoslav5481Ай бұрын
Can you please tell how much did all this conversion in overall cost you? appproximately at least? I`m looking forward to building one myself, thank you!
@mirola73Ай бұрын
Total waste if you ask me, sorry. You dont sleep all day.
@molnaristvan39062 ай бұрын
Great job with the Carpentry! the video is also simple, informative, and brilliant! What is the dimension of the bed?
@jeroenvos85442 ай бұрын
Hoe heb je het geheel geïsoleerd. Met Armaflex ?
@jeroenvos85442 ай бұрын
Is this a length 1 and height 1 model? It looks great !!!😉
@cassieevans6043 ай бұрын
Hiya! Do you have the plans for this by any chance? I'd be happy to purchase them off you. My current conversion isn't going the way I hoped 🔥
@Radio4ManLeics3 ай бұрын
Unusual but very interesting conversion. First time I've seen a transverse bed conversion without the vehicle body width extensions. Nice carpentry btw.
@allanb528 ай бұрын
Useful for two Americans then. Where do you keep the pies?
@jamesmartin-hx8ns9 ай бұрын
Hello mate . I love the bed that turns in to sofas either way . Did u have to cut your mattress in half and di u have to attache your mattress to the ply to stop it slipping . Thanks
@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors9 ай бұрын
Looks great, simple not overly bogged down with stuff. How tall are you to fit the bed crossway? Is the van a long wheel base? I have a short wheel base and the width is around 5'3" so I need to sleep length ways, I'm only 5'7".
@angiedodd30169 ай бұрын
No price Thank-you?
@renaulttraficconversion11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, Luke. Nice conversion job. Did you do it yourself?
@loullabelle80 Жыл бұрын
This is brilliant! Which gas struts were they and where were they from please? Thanks
@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN Жыл бұрын
The desk facing out the back doors is a great idea although on wet and/or windy day windows would be nice, I guess like most things, more work and more expense with probably little profit. Do you ever intend to keep a van for yourself? It's just that you talk about your needs and preferences and why the designs end up like they are, but then you sell them which I find rather amusing. You're not the only one doing this of course, lately this 'build for yourself to sell shortly thereafter' seems to be growing in popularity 😆👍It's just that me being a tax collector and all that Good stuff 🤣 Only messing with ya mucker 👊
@LukeAylen Жыл бұрын
Yes. I wish I'd done windows. I had actually intended to keep this one, hence designing to my particular needs, but while converting I just had too many ideas for how I would improve it for myself. Rather than waste all the effort and expense of the work done so far, I decided to finish it up and use the experience to hone the next design.
@LukeAylen Жыл бұрын
My previous van I used for 4 years before deciding I wanted to stand up!
@coptastacul Жыл бұрын
Could you share the size of those rims with us? I also have a Vivaro and can’t seem to find some proper ones. I know the Vivaro takes 6jx16 PDC 5x116, but all I found was the steel ones which are part of the original equipment. I also found an alloy pair, but their size is 6,5x16. Would those fit? Thanks!
@MattJ29065 ай бұрын
They’re 5x118. 6.5 will fit
@graemeastin23 Жыл бұрын
What was the length of the bed??
@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN Жыл бұрын
Apparently the max inside width is 65" so the bed length would be 5'5". He mentioned in a comment that he slept diagonal being 5'10" in height himself. I hope this helps. Edit...In another video he states he made the bed go lengthways and it's now 180cm x 150cm width, this would suggest the bed here in this video is 150cm or 59" from heat to feet. It seems he squared off the side panelling and left a larger void (possibly more insulation though?) this reducing the vans inside potential width by a considerable amount. I'm thinking he lost an extra 4" width approximately at bed height but perhaps more going by the Vivaro spec's.
@giovannibellini3028 Жыл бұрын
Hi, very inspiring indeed. How big the rooflights? What model? Did you have to remove the roof beams to install the back one? I am converting a Vivaro myself
@myname7284 Жыл бұрын
really well built
@christopherpowell2436 Жыл бұрын
Great job. Did you make the bed, or was it a kit of some sort? Cheers
@LukeAylen Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I designed and made it all. bed is a pretty simple system.
@allanb52 Жыл бұрын
You must be really short with that transverse mounted bed, crazy and it is not classified as a bed as under 1.8m and if you are selling should point that out. "Alcohol is safer than gas", I don't think so and used on boats, no. I have lived on boats and never seen that and never seen alcohol for sale in Portugal where I live. You have not followed convention and that is good, if it works, but it doesn't IMHO.
@Sarlatovakennels8 ай бұрын
Alcohol is safer than gas! It burns cleaner, isn’t explosive so if stored correctly is far safer than gas!
@allanb528 ай бұрын
@@Sarlatovakennels "So if stored correctly", exactly the same with gas. I see no difference, except gas is more convenient and is the reason everyone uses it......except you mate. Good choice of van though.
@Sarlatovakennels8 ай бұрын
@@allanb52 if both are stored correctly then alcohol is the safer option! Your comment was that alcohol isn’t safer, it is!
@allanb528 ай бұрын
@@Sarlatovakennels Gas is inherently safe because it is a strong tested container, so you don't need to "store it correctly". Alcohol isn't, I have seen it sold in plastic bottles, so you have go out of you way to ensure it's safety. You are on your own here, everyone else uses gas and it is for convenience. I lived on a boat in a marina in Norfolk and I saw no one using anything but gas. The one real advantage with alcohol is weight, but since you have installed heavy cabinets and drive a 105bhp Vivaro, that isn't an issue. Sorry sport.
@Sarlatovakennels8 ай бұрын
@@allanb52 oh dear, you clearly have zero understanding of the point here! Although appreciate you attempting to argue this by stating that you have never seen anyone use anything other than gas?? That is absolutely irrelevant in this matter! It has absolutely zero bearing on whether it’s safer or not! I’ll give you a little example as clearly you need it! There is a fire on your little boat! You have bottles of alcohol and a bottle of gas, which do you think is more dangerous??? Sorry, but you have no argument here! As I stated, alcohol is safer!!
@ryanlewis9418 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant job.
@recentitems2273 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite set up!
@sawekp8961 Жыл бұрын
Super danke
@faywilliams1740 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic conversion! Did you buy or make the kitchen unit? It’s exactly what we’re hoping to do. Can I also ask what you have covered the walls with? We don’t want to carpet line our Vivaro. Many thanks Fay
@LukeAylen Жыл бұрын
I designed digitally and then got all the parts CNC cut. Worked really well and saved a lot of time cutting (including inevitable mistakes). Had to do some scribing and small adjustments, but really pleased I did it. I've just done the same on my current Peugeot Boxer build. It's like having a giant custom flat-pack. Walls were painted hardboard, though I now use 5mm ply as it's better when it gets damp or with scuffs. Hope your build goes well!
@rosiefinn7971 Жыл бұрын
great job. what is the length of the bed ?
@LukeAylen Жыл бұрын
Can't remember width ways now, but it was reasonably short. With the extension the lengthways one was full king length.
@egdowney1 Жыл бұрын
Cost please ?
@LukeAylen Жыл бұрын
Sold now I'm afraid.
@lisafletcher61362 жыл бұрын
Hi Luke, would you be willing to share the depth of the kitchen you installed?
@LukeAylen Жыл бұрын
Hi Lisa. Sorry, just saw this. I've sold the van so no longer have it to measure but it's deeper at the bottom than the top due to the slanting back of the seats. I think it would have been around 45cm deep at the counter (I think the sink was 40cmx40cm) and around 60cm at the floor, which allowed extra room for water storage, diesel heater tank, fridge and electrics and toilet.
@RedBatteryHead2 жыл бұрын
Nice compact solution.
@midan442 жыл бұрын
Simple, practical and excellent design, you can add a door in the back to close the three openings in the back and use it as a table or for cooking
@LukeAylen2 жыл бұрын
Great idea! It's sold now so onto my new conversion.
@markthompson24662 жыл бұрын
The most thorough, professional and appealing self build vivaro on KZbin
@LukeAylen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. That means a lot. Just starting my third conversion!
@markthompson24662 жыл бұрын
Best vivaro conversion on KZbin Is it an L1 or L2? Thanks I've got the 2017 L1
@LukeAylen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Thats really kind. It's an L1 which worked great for a daily drive.
@HantixGaming2 жыл бұрын
Are those pc fans in the vents?, do they really pull/extract that much air? I would hazard a guess that not really
@LukeAylen2 жыл бұрын
You are right, they were not as effective as I had naively hoped, which is unsurprising considering the volume of the van versus a PC casing! They did help make a very gentle circulation of the air which helped a bit when boiling the kettle which was directly below the extraction one, but in my new build I've gone with a proper Maxair fan.
@renaulttraficconversion2 жыл бұрын
Thanks again, Luke. This bed version is even better than the last one. Will you convert another van after selling this one? In case you do, I have subscribed to your channel, so I will find out, hopefully.
@LukeAylen2 жыл бұрын
Yes. In the process of converting a Peugeot Boxer L2H2. I wanted to be able to stand up!
@renaulttraficconversion2 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Australia. Thanks for the video, Luke. I am very interested in this unique layout. How much space do you have lying in this bed across the van? Did you do the conversion?
@LukeAylen2 жыл бұрын
Hey! Just saw your comment on the bed extension video too. Thanks. I'd thought long and hard about the layout having used it pretty extensively in a classic rock and roll with side kitchen layout and finding it frustrating for various reasons. I've loved this arrangement. I'm 5'10" and find sleeping alone and diagonally (even stretched out) on the smaller bed version totally fine. My sister and brother in law have a similar sized transverse bed where they both sleep. While my sister is shorter my bro IL is probably a bit taller. Somehow they manage but they must be curled sleepers and not mind being cosy! I think I'd definitely want the king sized if I was ever sharing! Thanks. I've actually just sold this one yesterday and now looking at base vehicles for the new build. I've been wondering about making videos as I go, so we will see! Already planned the next one pretty carefully on sketch-up and know what base van I'm looking for!
@arturmedvedev382 жыл бұрын
Шикарно
@arroyobaby382 жыл бұрын
Ok… this is REALLY REALLY NICE!!!! Thank you for sharing. It has EVERYTHING i need 😊
@LukeAylen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I've loved it. Lots of small campers are too dingy and dark for my liking!
@chatteyj2 жыл бұрын
Great efficient design mate, nice and clean looking, is the bed long enough width-ways for a 6ft person?
@LukeAylen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Probably a bit tight if you sleep straight. I'm 5'9" and find it fine diagonally (sleeping pretty straight) but much taller and I'd be tempted to always sleep with the full bed layout. In the kingsized mode there would be plenty of room for a 6' person. Check out the other video linked in the description to see the full bed mode.
@lisafletcher61362 жыл бұрын
Of all the Vivaro conversions, yours is our absolute favorite!!! Ours is underway (slowly) and we're hoping to achieve similar. Loving that bed extention! 🛌
@LukeAylen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I tried the classic layout before and didn't love it. This worked out what better for me. All the best with your build.
@russfoggan40922 жыл бұрын
thats also too much bed for a small van Luke
@MonaichFother2 жыл бұрын
Yerr, half the van is for bed storage and so you're cramped up front with just a seat, seen better where you can walk up to the rear of the van and have some privacy but to each their own. Look for Vauxhall Vivaro camper conversion by Ally Fraser Wood Works,, an open design.
@markthompson24662 жыл бұрын
Each to their own ...I like AF's too.....but for me this is great ...
@LukeAylen2 жыл бұрын
To be honest, solo travelling I never extended the bed like this. I just swung the sofa flat and slept diagonally. Worked great as at this hight you are always sat down (unless you have a pop top).
@markthompson24663 ай бұрын
Not at all....unless you want one of those bullshit sleeping in a fitted kitchen vans ...😂
@russfoggan40922 жыл бұрын
great little van Luke
@Nomadickangoo2 жыл бұрын
Can you let me know where you got the bed from?
@LukeAylen2 жыл бұрын
I designed it all on 3D software and arranged for it to be CNC cut by the brilliant Neil over at Somerset CNC. Essentially made my van build into one big flat pack.
@Nomadickangoo2 жыл бұрын
@@LukeAylen it's an excellent design! I have the same vivaro and would love something similar
@LukeAylen2 жыл бұрын
@@Nomadickangoo Thanks. That's very kind. I've been really pleased with its look and functionality. It is for sale so check out the Quirky Campers link in the description.
@26eroom2 жыл бұрын
Great ideas. I have a 2005 Vivaro and this would be a excellent design. Did you use a normal mattress or was it just foam?
@LukeAylen2 жыл бұрын
@@26eroom a reflex/memory foam mattress that I cut down to the various cushion lengths. Very comfy though in both sofa and bed.
@richiegg1232 жыл бұрын
Hi great van, how much is it up for?
@LukeAylen2 жыл бұрын
£17995. Full details in the link on the description. Let me know through Quirky Campers if you are interested. Though I've also just upgraded the bed so it extends to be a king sized for taller couples! Sorting the cushions then will update the listing.
@paulnr272 жыл бұрын
Great conversion, how could a 6 foot tall person sleep OK?
@LukeAylen2 жыл бұрын
I'm not quite six foot but sleep comfortably diagonally. I know this doesn't suit everyone so I've actually just upgraded the bed so it can now pull out to make a huge and very sturdy 185 x 150 cm bed that fills the entire space (king sized width!) I will be sorting new cushions this week then will have to update the listing and KZbin page. So plenty of room for a taller person or couple now!
@mariaadrianapatterninterru72532 жыл бұрын
I find your van a great use of space and love the clever 2 way looking sofa
@LukeAylen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Maria. I love it as it gives lots of space and everything is always accessible even when the bed is in use. I had a former conversion where you couldn't open cupboards or use the toilet when the bed was out and it was so impractical! I also knew I wanted a nice comfy sofa so having it go both ways was just a bonus!