ALL THE UPGRADES WE’VE DONE TO OUR VAN

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Join Steve this week as he runs through all the upgrades we’ve done to our van over the past couple of years that we’ve owned it.
He takes you back to when we first viewed the Motorhome at Swift, runs through some of the issues we’ve had with it, and shows you what we’ve done to make it the perfect van for us.
Upgrade videos referenced in this video:
OUR NEW VAN! - • OUR NEW VAN!
COLLECTING OUR NEW VAN - • COLLECTING OUR NEW VAN
MOTORHOME CERAMIC COATING - • MOTORHOME CERAMIC COATING
FITTING TRUMA AIR-CON IN OUR MOTORHOME - • FITTING TRUMA AIR-CON ...
INSANE SOLAR PANEL INSTALL - • INSANE SOLAR PANEL INS...
The ULTIMATE Off-Grid Motorhome - • The ULTIMATE Off-Grid ...
Our VB Air Suspension Video - • Video
For our AL-KO HY4 Video - • This has Transformed o...
Our Compressor Fridge Install Video - • He could have blown up...
For our 360° Surround View Camera Video • MOROCCO BROKE OUR MOTO...
The video with the Tow-a-car in is this • Our Motorhome is now 1...
For our Eberspacher Airtronic D4 Heater Video • WE’RE GOING ON AN EPIC...
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Link to the other THQ video on our Steve & Lynds channel • THQ’s Amazing ID Buzz ...
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Mention us for a discount on a Bear Lock or Safe theftstop.co.uk/bear-lock/
Mention us at Camos UK for a 5% discount on their 3D surround cameras www.camos-uk.com/
For more info on the Alde Water Filter www.alde.co.uk/our-products/a...
Our family have been roaming around the UK, Europe and US since 2007. We set off on each trip with only a rough destination in mind, allowing the roads we take and places we stop to evolve as we meet new friends along the way.
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[@RoamingRadfords]

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[@davehooper9246]

The cost of your upgrades must be very expensive 😮

[@errolrobertson8103]

Yes I agree, why were you talking so blooming fast, I got a headache just listening to you bro 😎 😊

[@matttownsend1652]

I feel so sorry for your neighbours ! 😂

[@lisafrosdick6263]

I don’t know if it is me but you seem to be talking so fast! I was struggling to take all in!! My brain must be lead and not Lithium 😂

[@RoamingRadfords]

Apologies Lisa, there was so much information to get into the video I was reading from my new teleprompter, and I read really quick! I’ll learn from that and either just wing it like I usual do or actively remember to read slower next time!

[@sallen2779]

Well done Steve there was a lot of info there and it was right to talk quicker to ensure the video didn’t lose folk part way through . Well done mate . Ps just out of curiosity what does the van actually weigh now please ?

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you. We weighed the van in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXe3lXaYhLSSq9Esi=M1HaDPyn43lcZ7JS

[@The_Sewing_Shuttle]

Cant wait to follow your next adventures. Your motorhome looked even longer in real life.

[@fionaokane9113]

You need a Cinderella loo, it is life changing !! Best upgrade we did, even better than our levellers, ecotree lithium, 3000w inverter etc. Never ever need empty a cassette, no water, no smells, no chemicals, genius! Although mine is run on lpg they are about to bring out one run off diesel!!! We put in the biggest underslung lpg tank we could fit so our loo is always working but will probably change to diesel in due course when new loo available. I cannot understand why not offered as an option on all motorhomes.

[@jamiekinsella3265]

Great vlog as always , can’t wait for the water filter volg 👍😇

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks Jamie

[@micksparrow8214]

Wow you don’t do things by half. We have an Escape 674 similar layout and it’s a cracking MH I would love to do most of the upgrades you’ve done to get the best out of it. Well done and thanks for sharing.

[@dzonikg]

I had Hail making havoc on my Hobby caravan week ago ,with half off windows broken and all sky skylights ,even brake lights are broken.Body and roof now look like swiss cheese And i just found how hard is to find exact spare parts ,like impossible. Your motorhome is sick ,nothing more to say,you have everything possible imagine

[@richardutin5126]

Great video very informative as we're going to get a Swift Kontiki 894 soon, so your upgrades are definitely food for thought, love your channel. Cheers Richard.👍👍

[@matemmess]

Hi. I looked into that UV water filter a while back. Only effective on flow of less than 4 litres per minute. Most pumps have larger flow than this. Please don't get caught out

[@gereshomeE]

Well DONE! I’m making NOTES of your UPGRADES as I’m THINKING to do SIMILAR on my motorhome! God willing! ✝️

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you

[@thompsonstv371]

I love it, so many perfect upgrades on something that is nearly perfect already! The cost must be extortionate though? And as people have said speaking so fast, breathe lol, but so good 👌🏻

[@Basilbrush207]

Wow. Def reminds me of a fast talking shopping channel. Sorry guys but can’t help thinking a lot of the ‘upgrades’ such as the poor performing fridge, lack of shelves in the top cupboards,suspension and stereo output should’ve been already addressed in a £100k motorhome to make it fit for purpose. Did you manage to get any repairs done under the swift warranty such as the leaking habitation door, broken cupboard knobs, failing toilet mechanism and jamming awning? I appreciate this is a difficult question as ambassador’s for Swift but would you buy another Swift after all these problems in the first two years? Also have you sorted out the problem with the lack of front wheel drive traction on wet and loose dirt roads? Maybe the next upgrade?

[@celtic-audiophile]

VB air, and self levelling are game changers, the VB is also much better driving in windy conditions and passing artics, no more drag in passing. Bought the portable fridge with your code, very useful full of cold drinks as we’re currently in the Var, with med weather 🫶

[@RoamingRadfords]

Absolutely, all these upgrades have made the van perfect for us. Glad we could help with the discount code 👍

[@lynmoore8355]

we used surf shark here in australia. just love it.... great Vvlogs guys thanks you....

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks Lovely Lyn x

[@dazzacar]

Great video Steve, and what an amazing set of upgrades…. .Quite a few discount codes there…. None for DJI though …. Have, a great one, look forward to the next video.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks Daren

[@ScottMulliner]

Another great video Steve, looking forward to your next big adventure. Do you have any tips on how to stick down some of our decals on our brand new motorhome, I pulled some of the pointed ends up when washing. Thanks , Scott

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks. You’re probably best off just cutting back the pointed ends that are coming up.

[@user-ph6ck9tz1m]

I am going on a fly holiday to Istanbul to do the battle field's tour of Gallipoli and Dardenelles peninsula of ww1 my grandfather and his best friend fought with the Anzacs forces of Australia and New Zealand troops but sad thing his friend never came back 😢 will be a pilgrimage for him and all others of the fallen it would be grate for your lads to experience the historical event which did become not the outcome in Turkey

[@EmmaKelly74159]

Phew. Well done I've watched most of the alternations over the months but to see them all in one video is really interesting but to see most of them in practice is exciting. Thank you. 😘

I tied my starlink into the WAN Ethernet port of my dual SIM 5G router (Teltonika). Set the Starlink router to pass through mode. Then set Ethernet WAN on the 5G router as priority, with fallback to SIM1 and then SIM2. Works great as all devices always connect to the same router (I didn’t want to have to think about attaching to the Starlink WiFi as needed) and if I don’t setup starlink it just automatically moves to the SIMs.

[@GeekyPhilip]

I have the same setup (Starlink Gen3 + Teletonika RUTX50) in my my van.

[@peterbodman5997]

Great vlog, have you ever thought about becoming an auctioneer 😂

[@RoamingRadfords]

😂

[@kevincowin3217]

Great Upgrades, Looking forward to the next road trip

[@johnlangan773]

Amazing work Steve.

[@EddieHulme]

Fabulous all in one summary video . Has given me a few ideas to add to our tiki . Many thanks .

[@dallasjames3776]

WOW! Just wow. Great show, a lot of effort went into that. Thanks for the insight. Much appreciated. 🙌💯🔥

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks Dallas

[@MrJoshua]

Has Phil got a website or contact info? He looks well handy!

[@RoamingRadfords]

I’m afraid Phil doesn’t do work for anyone, just a few close friends. He’s not interested in doing it commercially.

[@lindsayprentice3759]

Hi guys just amazing and beautiful ❤xx🎉

[@leslietingey3873]

looking forward to this big road trip

[@lizmitchell1956]

A great video looking at all that you have done wow such a lot all set for holidays can't wait to travel with you all.

[@hbuk2439]

Great video, very interested to see how the Clayton system is installed in your buzz and how the aftermarket remote display works

[@davidweston8758]

Some amazing upgrades and very useful, like the solar that you have and Lithium should be standard , will be looking up a few ofthe companies, thanks for the vlog , very informative

[@campervanchris4171]

If you a TEC gadget freak like me 🤣 bloody great video 🤦‍♂️ Phil is a total legend 🙌🏻

[@GeekyPhilip]

Thanks.

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid vid on you travels lots of work on the vane nice van four travels on your the world thanks lee

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks Lee

[@user-ru3jh8om6s]

Good to see all the changes you made together well worth the watch can't wait for the summer holiday this year to see we're your going .are the boys going to x 🚍🌞

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks, yes the boys are coming too

[@terrynewey5313]

Sorry Steve ..way over my head regarding all your solar power and lithium batteries wouldn't know the difference between a watt and an amp ...

[@paulwilliams8725]

Great video 👍

[@denisecafferky2248]

Van in fabulous 🎉

[@paulvose3177]

Looking forward to the Alde aqua clear review as keen to see if it reduces the water flow, will you be doing a separate video?

[@RoamingRadfords]

Not a dedicated video but we may include it in a future video

[@flipkenny4734]

All in all what’s the total value with all the extras you’ve made to the van..?

[@RoamingRadfords]

It’s probably around £40k of extras.

[@flipkenny4734]

@@RoamingRadfords it’s very impressive love the van and your vlogs from Bradford lol

[@alaskadave007]

WHAT DID THIS ALL COST ....

[@sscamperadventure]

Hi mate do you have a video on your spending on Morocco trip please can't seem to find it if you have thanks

[@RoamingRadfords]

I’m afraid not

[@sscamperadventure]

@@RoamingRadfords okay thank you :)

[@ajohnson2381]

Would be good to see a video detailing how to drive the larger longer motor homes, what is involved training wise and the costs in doing so. I am assuming, maybe wrong that you are qualified to drive the big ones as you drove a whopper in the US?

[@tonysargent7787]

Another great video has always Steve Lindsay Eddie Harry and George 👍

[@marklittle6522]

Why are you speaking at 1 million miles an hour ? Not normally like this lol

[@RoamingRadfords]

Apologies Mark, there was so much information to get into the video I was reading from my new teleprompter, and I read really quick! I’ll learn from that and either just wing it like I usual do or actively remember to read slower next time!

[@marklittle6522]

No worries, just wondered if there was a technical issue or something, love the channel , keep up the good work , also the chunky hoodies you and Lindsay wear , why cannot we not see them on your website?

[@RoamingRadfords]

We usually release them as a limited drop around October/November each year so keep your eye out later in the year…

[@marklittle6522]

@@RoamingRadfords cool , have a campervan and going to France in the summer to France was looking to get a few for me and my wife , will keep a look out , thanks 🙏

[@davidgayton4424]

If only i could win the lottery🤣😂

[@stewartrobertson1215]

This is not a sarcastic comment, but why did you not buy a premium Motorhome in the first place. Why a Swift, why not a N&B or a Morelo etc where all this type of work would be standard?

[@RoamingRadfords]

There are many reasons, but the main one being that neither of those manufacturers make 5/6 berth motorhomes.

[@stewartrobertson1215]

@@RoamingRadfords Thanks for the reply, you need to look closer at the products. Both the ones I mention do produce 6 berth vans. Morelo offers a number with rear island or sunbathing beds (full width) drop down lounge seating table bed and the usual A Class drop down bed. They will also provide 6 belted seats.

[@bottled-it1949]

Love watching your videos, however this one Steve sounds like you're really rushing this by talking really quickly