Nice tour. You have created a nice van for your needs. Well done.
@TheJDWay14 сағат бұрын
Thanks very much for your feedback.. It's serving me well so far.
@ladyintheskyukКүн бұрын
Beautiful place. 👍Great footage ❤
@TheJDWay21 сағат бұрын
Yeah it's a great short walk for a couple hours. Thank you.
@andylscottКүн бұрын
Brilliant, ever wish you had more headroom?
@TheJDWay21 сағат бұрын
Cheers.... Nah not really yet to be honest. As a guy on my own I can get by with the basics so it's not bothered me. You learn how to put your pants on pretty quick. Haha...
@NaughtyGoatFarm2 күн бұрын
Can the victron Orion work with both standard and smart alternators? Does the Orion protect the alternator if the battery bms cuts the battery off while charging causing a spike in voltage from the alternator?
@TheJDWayКүн бұрын
Yes I believe they work with either type of alternator. It is a clever box of tricks which handles charging very effectively from what i hear. Watch this - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJK2qmNuj816kKcsi=mfpeWgyH8rCWx-_2 A good thing about the victron is that you dont need to run a 12v ignition switch wire to it as it has clever software that knows when the engine is on or off. So less work to do. I think some of the others need that ignition signal. Watch this -kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5zNmYmhpdaJh68si=w7HRn9FTS8YPg3d0
@danieleb.23402 күн бұрын
Congratulation great
@TheJDWayКүн бұрын
Thank you very much.
@chaddy7892 күн бұрын
Ah as soon as you said altenator I knew what was coming! Better now than later though, eh? Thanks again for the coaster!
@TheJDWay2 күн бұрын
@@chaddy789 yeah, sorted now hopefully. At least the split chargers aren't an expensive item to get rid of and the leg work running the red cable from the bonnet is still valid for the Victron. It could have been worse. No worries. Thanks.
@TheJDWay3 күн бұрын
ELECTRICS UPDATE - I made a Silly Mistake with the Split Charge Relay - Please see my update video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYWno3aVZtFqqJI
@barryjackson85123 күн бұрын
At least you found the error. 😎
@TheJDWay3 күн бұрын
Yep. That's it mate. I don't think i noticed for a little while because my solar has been doing a good job topping me up. Then I realized on my last trip out that the VSR wasn't actually doing anything because the voltage was only hitting about 13.3 from the alternator (VSR turns on at 13.7). Then the penny dropped! Thankfully its not too difficult to fix as you still need the same red cable coming from the engine bay anyway. All good now.👍
@TheJDWay3 күн бұрын
I had to share this mistake with you - just incase someone out there did the same thing. This is a Trafic mk3 1.6 2014> - I have been told that all these trafic/vivaro 1.6s use the smart alternator. But do your own checks as always. I don't mind sharing mistakes - its how we learn. Cheers. JD 👍
@Billy88London11 күн бұрын
You remind me so much of a friend 😂 its literally like ive already met you 🤣 madness . To the T aswell
@TheJDWay10 күн бұрын
@@Billy88London haha... Must have been a top bloke then im sure. Cheers.
@Billy88London10 күн бұрын
@@TheJDWayThey say everyone's got a double out there. I wish I could show you you'd probably drop in shock 😂😂😂
@Billy88London11 күн бұрын
i like the look of trafics there stealthy aswell but im worried my head will be constantly bouncing off the ceiling 😂 i dont no how good the automatics are aswell
@TheJDWay10 күн бұрын
Yeah its all compromises with these things. A low top is more stealthy and easier to park sometimes. High tops give you head room but might limit your parking sometimes.... Its all pros and cons in this game. But that makes for lots of variation among the community which is interesting I think. Thanks for your comment mate. Jon....
@homer103315 күн бұрын
Congrats Jon ❤ Email on route
@TheJDWay15 күн бұрын
Thanks for the continued support......You're on the list.👍
@dohhead9815 күн бұрын
Nice video! Think ill do the some is my van, cheers!
@TheJDWay15 күн бұрын
@@dohhead98 thank you. They are still working great. Good luck with it.
@TheJDWay17 күн бұрын
Fellow Trafic/Vivaro owners - I show which wire is the reverse live in this video.
@keironcornell939618 күн бұрын
Really looking forward to the coaster! Keep up the great videos mate
@TheJDWay17 күн бұрын
Thank you.... You're on the list
@neilstemp713718 күн бұрын
I run my diesel heater on heating oil runs a lot cleaner
@TheJDWay18 күн бұрын
@@neilstemp7137 thanks for sharing that mate. I know that the diesel heater topic is a big rabbit hole of varying opinions and methods to wade through.
@barryjackson851218 күн бұрын
Congratulations on subs. Soon be double 😎
@TheJDWay18 күн бұрын
Ha cheers mate
@rabadabadoo49118 күн бұрын
Congrats on the subs 🍻
@TheJDWay18 күн бұрын
Thanks
@TheJDWay18 күн бұрын
The Giveaway is currently OPEN. When all 50 coasters have gone i will edit this comment to 'closed' Video published on 6th July 2024
@maxv7719 күн бұрын
Have you got a link for your door handles ?
@TheJDWay19 күн бұрын
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204541959817 There you go.....Thanks for watching.
@maxv7718 күн бұрын
@TheJDWay thank you. Van looks great. I'm going to nick some of your ideas 💡 👍
@TheJDWay18 күн бұрын
@@maxv77 Nick away...... No problem. All the best with it.👍
@johhny71120 күн бұрын
One of the best conversions I have seen , well done .
@TheJDWay20 күн бұрын
@@johhny711 Wow. Thanks alot. Thanks for the comment
@user-dy2px8gt1g20 күн бұрын
Thanks for documenting these walks, we live in Burnley a d love walking about so will be at some point doing the wainwrights, it’s great to see through other people what to expect especially when. You have special needs kids in tow. Thanks for sharing
@TheJDWay20 күн бұрын
I agree. nothing beats actually being there yourself, but getting a feel for a place before you turn up can be really helpful to some people. Thanks for your comment, i really appreciate it. Get out there when you can. See you down the road... Jon.
@user-dy2px8gt1g20 күн бұрын
It’s brilliant, thanks for sharing, I’m sending small van build videos to my sixteen year old who has dreams 😂 as a family we have a lwb transit bus multipurpose vehicle but he craves a more permanent van for himself in a few years time. Videos like yours as so helpful
@TheJDWay20 күн бұрын
That's really cool that they are thinking about a van at that age. Plenty of time to plan it and soak up knowledge from the KZbin University. Thanks so much for your feedback - Helpful is the keyword - That's what it's all for. Cheers. Jon.👍
@paulwilson888820 күн бұрын
Just found your channel and I wish I'd found it sooner. The foaming of the floor.....brilliant idea. I've just got a Renault Trafic and will be incorporating your ideas......I wish I hadn't sound deadened the floor before seeing your Vid. Great van.......enjoy it.
@TheJDWay20 күн бұрын
That's brilliant mate, thanks alot. That's why i made these vids: Just incase it helps someone out there. If you're also a Trafic guy, then EP 2 might be useful regarding REVERSE CAMERA WIRES. and EP 7 is good for Split Charge Relay Cable through the engine bay if that's applicable. Thanks for your kind words and feedback - all the best with yours - try and enjoy it - you'll have good days and bad ones. See you down the road...Jon 👍
@rabadabadoo49123 күн бұрын
Cracking stuff, looks ideal.
@TheJDWay23 күн бұрын
Cheers. Its been working really well so far.
@AndreaDavison-h1n25 күн бұрын
Hey Jon ! :) I'm loving your Wainwrights so much :) Thanks for taking me, to where I can't go, there are so many more of "the not fit enough" that will echo this too. Keep film making, eating wagon wheels in the best places on Earth, and chucking the odd quiz question in :) Your love for the Lakes is infectious, I love going with you on the JD Way and eating my wagon wheel from my safe place :) I feel like I've bagged the Wainwrights as well : )
@TheJDWay25 күн бұрын
Wow thanks so much. Glad you like them. I'll be out again soon for sure. Keep an eye out for me popping up soon.👍
@TheJDWay28 күн бұрын
Phone Signal UPDATE!!! I have been back to this campsite again since filming this video. This time i tried using a LYCA MOBILE (EE Network) sim card in my campervans router. IT WORKS amazingly well. I had a very good internet signal of 20 - 30 mbps on the camping field. Hope that helps.👍 Jon...
@chaddy789Ай бұрын
Fellow Hull guy here! Just got to say your van videos have been an inspiriation to me, planning to start my own at some point in the near future. Hope you're still enjoying it and all the best!
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
Oh wow that's brilliant mate! You've made my day. In the Lakes as i write this planning the next Wainwright👣. Just put the Flyscreen up - its working a treat. All the best with yours (get it on KZbin)... Try and enjoy it coz you'll have some tricky days for sure, but its worth it at the end. See you down the road... Jon.
@JackieGlasgowАй бұрын
A lovely watch, the channel will do well , you seem like a lovely person ❤️
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
Thank you so much for the support. That's really kind. Jon.
@slimer74cmАй бұрын
Hi. I've watched countless van builds, and I think this is one of the best I've seen. Well done! I'm so impressed by how organised everything is. I really enjoyed watching this video.
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
Oh Thanks so much. I really appreciate the feedback. It certainly is a bit different to the standard layout you see all the time. Organisation is crucial and finding a place for everything takes alot of thinking about. I loved making this Van Tour vid, im glad you've enjoyed it. I also watched countless vids looking for inspiration so i felt obliged to share my experience for others out there.
@alangoffin3599Ай бұрын
What size engine do you have and internal height for standing up etc. also what is the year for value etc brilliant video very helpful
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
Its the 1.6. Its 135cm from floor to cieling. 2014 > mk3 Thanks for watching.
@ianarmitage3518Ай бұрын
Really good, could play with that for hours
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
Thanks
@boatingmanchesterАй бұрын
Cracking job son you are always thinking outside the box my friend excellent to see :)
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
Oh Cheers mate. Thanks for the continued support.👍 Jon.
@barryjackson8512Ай бұрын
Superb way of installing it😎😎
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
Cheers mate. Use them rubber seals. Thanks for your comment.
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
Can you tell I had watched The Matrix before editing this one. 😊 Im currently working on a net for the Side Door....
@user-lh8kk6zc2zАй бұрын
Ingenious way of attaching, haven't seen that way before. 😁
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
It's The JD Way...... 😄 Thanks for the feedback.
@RD-650Ай бұрын
Very good indeed 👍
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
Thanks very much. All the best... Jon
@jj8526Ай бұрын
Well thought through practical fit out JD. Well done...🚐👏👏☘
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
Thanks very much mate. Its working good so far i think.
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
Hi I'm Jon - I never intended to film a KZbin Van Series in the beginning - Its more like a fly-on-the-wall to begin with. I got more into filming later in the build - So the quality improves further along I hope. KZbin helped me massively - so I just wanted to give back my experience. I just hope its helpful to someone out there one day. Jon.😊
@lesleywall4186Ай бұрын
I am in Italy. Sir. I am impressed. You've got style.
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
Thanks very much. Glad you liked it. I appreciate your comment - It put a smile on my face haha. All the best Jon.
@roryconroy3701Ай бұрын
Good job lad👍
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
Thanks mate. It was a long slog.
@TechTunersАй бұрын
How's it holding on? Does it need doing again by now? Starting to see it going grey again or not?
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
Hiya. Its done a great job in my opinion so far. That back corner is not going grey, its still a nice solid black. What i would say is, don't be too precious about it because before you know it, its all covered in muck and dirt anyway from muddy campsites and rain. But yes, i am happy with the forever black stuff so far. Thanks for asking. Jon.
@ianarmitage3518Ай бұрын
On your van build we're did you get your foam insulation, and glass cheers
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
Hiya. Bottle Insulation from B&Q. Used 2 and a bit rolls of the stuff (so bought 3 rolls). Foam insulation from Ebay. I used a local professional guy to do the windows (episode 1). He sourced them and fitted them. Cheers. Jon.
@photogherАй бұрын
I had to look for this video, so I could see what kind of tiles you used for your counter. The vinyl tiles and pattern are wonderful in your van. Excellent choice!
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
Thanks. I'm really happy with it. I just saw them in the shop and thought 'that's my worktop right there'. Very snazzy.
@photogherАй бұрын
Brilliant setup AND beautiful tile pattern around the sink and on the fold out table.
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
Thank you.
@photogherАй бұрын
Nice job! Question: how stealth are they from the outside? Do they fully block all light from the inside of the van? This is always something a stealth camper needs to ensure if they're parking and don't want to be detected as living/sleeping in their van.
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
Hi. If you stand outside looking at the back doors, you will not see light. Looking at either of the side windows, you will not see light. The only bit i would say that does let light through is the big cab curtain - The curtain material itself is blackout so 99% of it is fine - its the very top line where it is popped into the ceiling - its like a 1mm gap between curtain and white ceiling board so if i had lights on inside then someone could i suppose see little lines of light from outside yes. However. I'm sure that this could be improved on if that is really important to you (like an extra flap of material along the top or something.) Cheers for your comment. Thanks for watching Jon.
@jonathanamblerАй бұрын
Take a trip round the lake as soon as the boat reaches the middle you get full signal
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
Good to know. Thanks for sharing mate. Hopefully one day, the conservationists and the mobile companies can agree on a solution and this won't be a problem any longer. Imagine a day when you could walk anywhere in the middle of nowhere and still have good signal. It will be brilliant for everyone.
@richardseabourne9545Ай бұрын
I think this is nicest conversion I've seen, to be fair it's an absolute credit to you. Well done, now go and enjoy it. Selfishly I want you to do another one 😂. See you down the road 😎👍
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
Wow, cheers for the feedback, that's really kind of you. Haha, I wont be doing another one anytime soon that's for sure - Thanks for watching the series mate. Keep an eye out for my Wainwright walks coming out now and again.👍 See you down the road... Jon.
@TheJDWayАй бұрын
CORRECTION! The true Birkhouse moor summit isn't the one i showed here. There is another cairn near the footpath toward helvellyn which is a few metres higher. Double check yourself if you go do this one. I still got it...👍