2. T6.1 DIESEL TANK DROP, HEATER & TOWBAR

VW T6.1 DIY campervan conversion. Follow along with this van build series as I convert a commercial van in to a cool camper van FOOKIN PUTIN
alright campervanners. Anyone else reading the news and feeling powerless to help. Well here’s a couple of charities that are worthwhile donating to. Either click the link or just Google the charity name and donate summat, even if it’s only a couple of quid it’s gotta be better than nowt right?
bit.ly/decorguk
dec.org.uk Donate to this charity and the UK government will match your donation. So you can get the government to send some of that fuel tax that you're currently having to pay to the Ukraine, hows that for Karma! DEC is made up from 15 humanitarian charities including the Red cross and save the children
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UNICEF are a childrens charity that are on the ground helping the children and parents of Ukraine with clean water, food and life saving supplies
Disclaimer
I've created bitly links as the web address was too long, obviously there is nothing in it for me other than not feeling totally helpless. / Time to install the diesel heater and while the vans jacked up might as well do the towbar too
www.copter-cam.co.uk/
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[@smokinrider]

You put the inlet pipe on the exhaust and the exhaust on the inlet pipe.

[@KBeadle]

Yes you're right, I forgot to address that in the video. If anyones reading be careful to get your pipes on the right way round

[@tonyburnhill5680]

Another great video, I would use the riveting tool for my new t6 camper prodject

[@yoki9743]

Thanks Karl for the video, excellent as usual... really looking forward to watching what and how you go about this conversion... as you make it look so easy... cheers and stay safe...

[@richardbarry8399]

Looking at what you’ve had to do for the tow bar I’m glad I went for a factory fitted one :-o

[@g3rrypaton]

Yeh the towbar wiring is a pain in the ass and I do it for a living for VW lol 🤣, space in a round the ops is minute and with hands like shovels it a task an a half.

[@russcurrie72]

You cant beat converting a new shiny van Karl 🤣🤣 looking forward to this series 😉😉 you make it look so easy 👍👍

[@KBeadle]

it don't feel like it sometimes :0

[@russcurrie72]

@@KBeadle your a braver man than I am that's for sure 👍😁

[@ieuan_mtb1439]

Must be nice working on a new van and not have stubborn rusty bolts. All looking good, if can try make diesel heater exhaust face backwards so then can be used when driving in winter months 👍

[@KBeadle]

certainly makes it easier!

[@EdTurner.]

Hi Karl, I fitted my heater with a stainless chassis mount (in fact i messed up a rivnut install doing that), i mounted the fuel pump similar to where you have, it was annoying so i got one of the silicone housings ..still annoying in the end i stitched a loop in some 40mm wide about 6mm thick braided bungee elastic bolted that tight top and bottom at the correct angle and slid the pump into the loop, its as quiet as its getting, i can sew you one and post it if you have a suitable address to give. Ed

[@scott2735]

Hi karl thanks for taking the time to do all these vids its already helped me out. Have you ever thought about fitting the heater under the van to save more space inside. I know they say you should always try to install them inside the van but surely with the covers over them it would be ok.

[@KBeadle]

I’m sure it would be fine but I have read that they aren’t as waterproof as the expensive ones so I like mine in the van. Also the less work I have to do under the van the better 😊

[@loverainodie]

Loving the quality of your vids and builds 👏🏼

[@garethasher186]

Good job. 👍what colour units you making for in this conversion? Cheers

[@robbiemulholland8412]

Another great video Karl you make it look easy....👍

[@garethsmith5726]

Wow, really enjoy watching these vids, how does all this work effect the warranty on your van? I’d be frightened of making a mess . But I guess that is where experience comes into it. Can’t wait for the next 👍🚐

[@KBeadle]

no idea I'll cross that bridge if and when I come to it. I imagine if they can prove the problem is down to your work it wouldn't be covered

[@philiplewis9825]

Can the heater be fitted under the van?

[@simonmiddleton4977]

Amazing job as ever! I’m scared to do jobs on my 2011 van let alone a brand new van. Where do you get the confidence from? You never seem to be phased by anything. Love the trolley jack mod. 👍😃

[@KBeadle]

Hi Simon 30 odd years of getting things wrong sometimes

[@Seakayakuk]

Wish you was my neighbour nothing looks to difficult.

[@DeeJayEll]

@ 02:27. Ah, they were the days. I’m watching this in July 22. That’s about a fivers worth now. 🥲

[@christeece-millington1641]

Great video looking forward to your next videos. Take Care stay safe. 👍

[@KevinSimpson_MTB]

I've got the Westfalia towbar and electrics to fit to my T6. So electric run under the van from the towbar to under the drivers seat? Then inside the van to get under the dash? I've got the Westfalia extension for the electrics that runs from the battery to I thought under the passenger seat? And the electric plug into that? My van doesn't have towbar prep,does yours?

[@KBeadle]

No it didn’t. There’s 12v power under the passenger seat but you have to also connect into the BCM plugs. That’s the hard bit

[@simonstork9404]

Was it easy to prime the fuel line as it seems a bit of a distance..got my Erbaspacher to install yet and have to go from tank at back to front seat, do you think a non return valve is worth putting in line ? as I’m using a stand pipe from top of plastic fuel tank I think it could siphon back.

[@KBeadle]

I just sucked it through before I attached the filter and then it took 3 attempts to get it going

[@simonstork9404]

@@KBeadle thanks, will keep that I’m mind.

[@frankfisher99]

Neat job, but why not just stick the heater under the van? I did that, plumbed into the main tank, then ducting up into the van - no worries about diesel smells etc in the van then, and you can't hear the pump.

[@KBeadle]

the pump is under the van. These Chinese heaters aren't as water proof as the more expensive ones so I'd rather it be in the van.

[@PAULKB32]

Hi karl would it be ok for you to share the link for this heater thanks. Plus can you remember if it was just as straight forward as this when you fitted one to the ford custom i.e the fuel line in to the tank.

[@KBeadle]

you have to drop the diesel tank on both of them but the Transit is easier as you don't need to remove the sender unit www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07TVCCZS8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@dan64740]

Your very brave to be cutting and chipping on a brand new van but it’ll look good in the end also your putting more videos out than a certain mr furze at the moment lol I wonder if lockdown has been hard on him

[@KBeadle]

There will be a reason, its usually cos hes got a big project on. I've not seen him since the trebuchet so I don't know

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

You made dropping that tank look so easy. Is that a 13 pin towbar socket?

[@KBeadle]

Yes it is

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Karl, what towbar electrics kit did you use please. Cheers

[@stevenfalconer2385]

A plate of spaghetti under your seats it seems. Is there no connection point for the tow bar in the rear already or is this because you’re doing split electrics?

[@KBeadle]

Sometimes there is if your van came as towbar prepped from the factory, mine didn't :(

[@marinejunkies9625]

Why didn't you use a webasto ?

[@KBeadle]

Because I’ve never had a problem with the Chinese ones

[@daz575]

I really don’t understand why people spend over £30k on a van to build as a camper and put a shite £100 Chinese heaters in them, there loud poorly made, spend the money and get a good quality German heater,

[@1968kcc]

Karl Most impressed by your skill and entertaining veidos. Watched all. Would you be interested to build a van for me. If so how do I get in touch . Regards

[@KBeadle]

funny you should say that. Wait for fridays video ;)

[@1968kcc]

Look forward to it

[@notsosmartmart5402]

Hi Karl,, Is there no place like on the T6 to install the heater on the outside where you placed the intake and exhaust pipes ? Like this : kzbin.info/www/bejne/j52chnuAbN92a8U