Please will you post a link for the manufacturer of the swivel base. Thank you so much for an informative video.
@TheBiggypaulАй бұрын
Your videos have made me reconsider buying a WAV. I was wondering, if you don't mind answering. Did your insurance change after removing the ramp?
@bigjoe2290Ай бұрын
Thanks for the valuable info, Gayle, which I am using to refit my Peugeot Expert, so mostly similar. Just a suggestion, but soundtrack damaged with unmuffled wind noise might be re-edited with a clean voice overlay ?
@OliverWallaceStories2 ай бұрын
Great channel! I am thinking about converting a wheelchair accessible vehicle - and I wondered has the reduced clearance under the vehicle because of the ramp trough caused you any issues? thanks!
@sdoley84334 ай бұрын
Hi Gayle I no it's a long shot but how did you get the 3rd seatbelt mechanism out,an at a point where am stumped
@CounttheSmilesnottheMiles5 ай бұрын
Hi just starting my adventure. Where did you buy your swivel from ???
@CounttheSmilesnottheMiles5 ай бұрын
Hi just found you. I am looking at a teepee tomorrow. What's your experience with the mechanics of the van. Has it been reliable ? Fuel hungry ? I too am looking at the WAV version any regrets about choosing that over the standard van ?? Cheers.
@brianfindsall6 ай бұрын
Hello. JUST WATCHED ALL YOUR VIDS ON THIS LOVELY EXPERT TEPEE. BRILLIANT REALLY ENJOYED. JUST WONDERING IF YOU COULD GIVE A LITTLE ADVICE. IM MUCH IN THE SAME BUDGET BRACKET AS YOU, AND WANT TO DO LIKEWISE. PLEASE COULD YOU TELL ME WHICH AUCTION SITE YOU BOUGHT FROM. NEVER HAVING DONE AN AUCTION BUY ITS QUITE REASSURING TO SEE YOU GOT AN AMAZING BARGAIN. SO WOULD LIKE TO START THERE IF YOU DON'T MIND PASSING THAT INFO ON. IF YOU DO THEN I APOLOGISE FOR ASKING. ANYWHO LOOKING FORWARD TO MANY MORE OF YOUR VLOGS. THANKYOU. OH AND WISHING YOU A FANTASTIC TIME WITH YOUR NEAR NEW CAMPER VEHICLE. .KIND REGARDS BRI N SUE
@monman81837 ай бұрын
Thank you. Theres a video that shows how to unplug the blue connector. Its still tricky though. The red part unclips out but easily breaks.
Hi Gayle, I know it’s been a few years, but just wondering how the swivel plate has been in that time? Looking to do my passenger seat in my expert! Thank you!
@carlosbike13469 ай бұрын
Hiya Gayle and Mike. I finished my conversion with the same van. Used a lot of your ideas. Almost the same issues as you but they aree very liveable. it's a great van. Thanks for your videos and information! Carl.
@carlosbike13469 ай бұрын
Hiya Gayle. I completed my conversion on the same van and used a lot of your video information. Thank you for making the videos! Carl.
@THEGEEK200110 ай бұрын
Cracking! Love the handles
@Gracievision Жыл бұрын
under 2m . good thinking!
@JT-kw3sg Жыл бұрын
You do know you don't have to cut the ramp it just unbolts and you can still have keep the bottom half.
@martybj10 Жыл бұрын
Hi I am doing the same conversion can I ask what quantities of insulation and sound deading did you buy?
@unclepeteswildadventures Жыл бұрын
Only a short one but worth a thumbs up.
@dannybaumback3923 Жыл бұрын
Buy airbag resistor bypass off eBay, they are a couple of pound and you just plug them in and it will put the airbag light out and you won’t have to have a third person seatbelt under your seat👍
@JenWarne5 ай бұрын
Came here to learn about this! Is there a particular one we need do you know? There are so many different models on eBay!
@artistrespondingoutside6406 Жыл бұрын
Did you go for petrol /diesel/LPG?
@artistrespondingoutside6406 Жыл бұрын
Very informative videos thank you. Did you check with the insurance company before buying Erica that it was ok to take everything out and also which insurance company did you choose please? Told by car sales people if its converted by a mobility company on the log book a d no longer says Peugeot etc it can't be de-wavved. Looking this week!
@RedPhilHunt Жыл бұрын
Very useful video. I am about to do the exact same to the same model of Peugeot expert, except the single seat I have is another driver's seat. One question I am worried about: Did you disconnect the battery before disconnecting the seat, or is it ok to disconnect the existing seat with the battery still connected but the ignition off?
@GayleEBird Жыл бұрын
We didn't disconnect the battery, but did have the ignition off...until we turned the ignition on and got an air bag error come up. We feared an error code would need to be cleared, but as soon as we plugged the old Seat 3 seat belt in, the error went away (yep, still driving around with the third seat belt sitting under the seat 3 years later!). Probably best not to turn the ignition on until you're done, though. All the best.
@RedPhilHunt Жыл бұрын
Thank you. This is good to know.
@capoonthe4th598 Жыл бұрын
great videos, just started converting a partner can i ask what dimensions are your bed and kitchen
@GayleEBird Жыл бұрын
I'm afraid I can only half answer your question at the moment as I'm not in the same country as Erica just now, so can't go and measure. The bed/sofa base is 1700mm long (the toilet provides and effective extension on one side) and the kitchen is 1500mm long. What I don't know off the top of my head is how deep they are. The base of the sofa is 600mm deep, but I can't remember how wide it is in bed mode. Sorry not to be more help!
@capoonthe4th598 Жыл бұрын
@@GayleEBird Hi thanks for getting back to me, no problem, enjoy your travelling
@davebreeze9372 Жыл бұрын
where did you store your spare wheel .i have the same van thankyou
@offshoretinker Жыл бұрын
90 degree seat back is impossible. 20 degree is optimal.
@abbasharun4525 Жыл бұрын
👌✋👍
@karinatownsend496 Жыл бұрын
Lovely. I'm considering a WAV with a similar ramp 'drop down' slot and wondering about my options - cover over or what have you. This is ingenious.
@goldielocks2621 Жыл бұрын
Do you or anyone know if the seats from a Peugeot 807 will fit the Expert/Citreon/Scudo?
@dannyabbott Жыл бұрын
Hi 👋 I'm looking at converting a wheelchair accessible vehicle myself and have stubbled on what to do about the spare wheel. What solution did you come up with or did you decide not to have with one?
@pauljason2039 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed watching the build from start to finish. Great result for the total spend. Well done!
@keepsmiling1484 Жыл бұрын
Really great summary Gayle and now leads me on to taking a look at your other videos - very professional no waffle summary - very much appreciated, as currently planning my own conversion 👍👍
@lauraswailes8258 Жыл бұрын
How did you do the roof lining and what does it look like now thanks laura
@billyroberts26002 жыл бұрын
Nice job
@consideredwhisper2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gayle and Mick. I watched this series of your Expert conversion before I found my own Expert. Now I’ve just watched them all again. Thank you so much for taking the time to post all these videos showing the process inc pros and cons. I really appreciate having a better insight now that I am about to embark on my conversion. I especially like the change of passenger seat - but as you say they are like hen’s teeth to find! Anyway thanks again.
@michaelwallace23092 жыл бұрын
Hi Gayle great videos. Are your engine battery terminals quick release? If so how did you connect the split relay cable to the engine battery terminal?
@GayleEBird2 жыл бұрын
They're not quick release connectors on the engine battery, but standard bolt on. I connected the VSR cables to the same studs as the engine battery cables, using the same type/size of ring connectors.
@garyferrari13662 жыл бұрын
Hi Gayle, I’m just about to start the exact same conversion, can you tell me if I have to change the use on the insurance to camper/day van. Really enjoying the series so far, you have shown me what to look out for
@GayleEBird2 жыл бұрын
I insured it from the outset as a campervan, initially with an 'under conversion' endorsement on the policy, which was removed when we completed the work. Some policies require you to update the insurer every time you add another item to the conversion, but my policy only required me to tell them when I had completed work and what the final value was. Hope your conversion is going well.
@66fenderbender2 жыл бұрын
Great job nice finish, just one little question where do you keep your spare wheel for the van?
@GayleEBird2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Our spare wheel is currently sitting in our back garden ... which isn't particularly useful should we get a flat when out and about! The conclusion we've reached is that there's nowhere we can possibly put a spare (can't go underneath because of the lowered floor; can't go inside because it would take up too much room), so we've got one of those 'fill it with sticky sludge, pump it up' emergency tyre repair kits and some breakdown cover.
@markm492 жыл бұрын
Super video - I have a 2014 Citroen Dispatch Combi(same as the Expert) that we use as an occasional camper - the front middle seat is too small now for our kids to use so the idea of swapping this out for a swivel base is very appealing. Your video made it clear that this is actually doable and not too difficult(especially when you have the instructions/diagram!). The problem will be in sourcing a single seat I imagine.
@annettelynes70072 жыл бұрын
Gayle...you are a Godsend! Just about to embark on this whole process with my 2012 Tepee...will be watching avidly! 👀 😁
@chrisclark17612 жыл бұрын
I really don't get the idea of having a toilet in any camper-vehicle, nevermind in a miniscule vehicle like this.
@GayleEBird2 жыл бұрын
Each to their own. That's the beauty of designing and building your own isn't it: you can put in it what you choose.
@leothelegend82012 жыл бұрын
Just a quick question, how long is your kitchen unit? The van is amazing, you should both be very proud of what you have achieved 👏
@GayleEBird2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Sorry if my reply is too late to be of use to you, but our kitchen unit is 1500mm long.
@leothelegend82012 жыл бұрын
@@GayleEBird Don't worry we haven't started the build yet. Thanks for replying, hope you have a great summer in the van 👍
@lindalucia9702 жыл бұрын
Love your conversion! I think this is a normal size wheelbase, not the long wheel base right? How long is your space in the back?
@GayleEBird2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes, it is the standard wheel base. The long version would certainly have been advantageous when it came to fitting the gas locker in between the wheel arch and the tailgate! The distance between the front seat bases and the tailgate is approximately 2.3mm. To allow for the front seats to slide/recline, slightly less than that is usable for furniture.
@lindalucia9702 жыл бұрын
@@GayleEBird thanks for your reply! In the current market it is difficult to find a LWB so going for a SWB probably. Good to know we need some space for the swivel seat.
@kayryan94992 жыл бұрын
Hey - have you still got the yellow grab handles & if so do you want to sell them? We have the same vehicle as I am wheelchair bound but the grab handles by the sliding doors would help my partner get into the back with me easier. Cheers ears!! Kay
@MyJon642 жыл бұрын
Which auction did you get your peugeot van from? I think that was an excellent price considering it already had the lowered floor.
@GayleEBird2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the delay replying. We bought from British Car Auctions.
@andreamenendez30572 жыл бұрын
Hi Gayle, I just bought the same van and I've got the spare wheel into the van... I need to find it a place, where have you got yours??
@GayleEBird2 жыл бұрын
Sorry for the delay replying. In case my answer is still relevant: Our spare wheel is currently sitting in our back garden ... which isn't particularly useful should we get a flat when out and about! The conclusion we've reached is that there's nowhere we can possibly put a spare (can't go underneath because of the lowered floor; can't go inside because it would take up too much room), so we've got one of those 'fill it with sticky sludge, pump it up' emergency tyre repair kits and some breakdown cover.
@rachelcharris2 жыл бұрын
Thank you both for sharing your journey with us. I found you because I am just buying a Peugeot partner but it is a bit older older than yours but I need to remove the mobility stuff at the back and was very interested to see what you had done in your conversion to although mine will probably be a lot more basic 😀
@guitarchannell2 жыл бұрын
Hi Gayle, I've just gotten myself a tepee for conversion and your series has been really useful. I was just wondering on this video, theoretically, would it be possible to remove the raised sections of the floor down to the base of the vehicle to offer additional height across the whole living area? Thanks!
@GayleEBird2 жыл бұрын
The 'raised' parts of the floor are the original floor of the vehicle, and they sit on the chassis members. The middle section is a cut-out between the chassis members, into which a trough has been welded. So, no, it wouldn't be possible to lower the whole floor.
@guitarchannell2 жыл бұрын
@@GayleEBird thanks a lot for the quick response Gayle, really appreciate it. So I guess the two options are work the trough in go a design as you yourselves did or level the trough out to the rest of the vehicle with a floor on top?
@johnstephen75572 жыл бұрын
I bought a silver 2012 Expert earlier today and I'm buzzing watching all the stuff on KZbin about camperising them! Just found your channel now but it's time to sleep 😴 I've subscribed and will pick it up tomorrow! Hi from Ireland 🇮🇪
@GayleEBird2 жыл бұрын
Hope you have a good time doing the conversion, and many happy trips!
@jennifersnell54972 жыл бұрын
Hiya, do you think the sound deadening is absolutely necessary?
@GayleEBird2 жыл бұрын
No, personally I don't think it's necessary. My thinking: this vehicle was driven around for years as a car (i.e. no bulkhead separating front from back) and I doubt if, in that time, anyone batted an eyelid at the level of noise coming from the panels. Plus, the panels on a vehicle of this size are, save for the roof, fairly small with a reduced (compared with a big van) capacity for creating resonant noise. Added to that, the insulation we added will have reduced any noise reaching the inside of the vehicle. I was dubious as to whether to sound deaden, but decided to err on the side of caution and went with a mid-range option. My opinion having used the product was that it did make a difference to the amount of noise generated by each panel, however, I still doubt whether it was a big enough difference to make it worthwhile and I certainly wouldn't consider it to be essential. Unfortunately, it's one of those things that is almost impossible to gauge with any certainty unless you run two identical vehicles side-by-side, one with and one without deadening applied.
@88Geordieh2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful....it is something I have been considering on my Peugeot Expert for a while now.
@mrc82162 жыл бұрын
Hi Gayle, very interesting videos! Did you look into whether the wheelchair assisted modification invreased your insurance premiums? And have you found the extra height/depth useful? Thanks you!
@GayleEBird2 жыл бұрын
I didn't look at the impact of the wheelchair modification on insurance price, in that the only insurance quote I got for a non-WAV Expert had other complications that would have likely impacted the premium too. So, sorry, I can't be any use on that subject. We briefly discussed the pros and cons of the lowered floor section in the 'One Year On' video, and didn't come to any conclusion as to whether, if we were to buy again today, we would go for the lowered floor or not. I do like having the extra internal height, as it allows for standing in a crouched position, rather than being fully bent over, but it comes at the cost of being more likely to ground the middle of the vehicle in severely pot-holed car parks. The other considerations that are worth thinking about are that the WAV version with the full length cut-out: 1) doesn't have the standard Peugeot Expert exhaust pipe; and 2) doesn't have anywhere practical to keep a spare wheel without taking up significant amounts of room inside the vehicle.