Better Than We Expected | Hiace Campervan Conversion

So we really had no idea what we were doing but it has turned out much better than we excepted.
This project has really kept me in a happy mindset and I feel everyone needs to do more of what makes them happy, especially in these crazy times
Thanks for your support
Charlene xx
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[@salihtaysi]

watching a father help his child on a project they're passionate about warms my heart so much!

[@AMPLEDOCK]

This is awesome. Great teamwork with you and your old man. He’s a legend. I always trust a man with a roll up on while he’s working. Plus extra points for a bit of Cold chisel on the radio 👏👏👏 Much respect from a self van builder in UK

[@charlene_louise]

Thank you for your lovely words, my dad is the best 🙏 😊

[@balllegend8519]

I absolutely loved this video! It was different to other van builds - I love the conversations and real time shooting. It kind of seemed like I'm a part of this beautiful build😊

[@charlene_louise]

🥰 Thank you 🙏

[@bdr6199]

Hi Ruth we have been looking at similar for a while now, but as previously said, prices are ridiculous here since covid. People are selling conversions or even just old vans for thousands, which previously would have been little more than scrap. This also created a breeding market for unscrupulous people, scam artists, and potentially dangerous conversions. So looks like you’ve got yourself a decent set up for the money! Well done. Standing room is a nice touch as I’m 6ft 2 and well built, although my wife is asian and under 5ft so not such an issue for her. I think your van size would be minimum for us but great for some of the very narrow roads we travel in western Scotland and the isles. We would probably need a small trailer or garage space in the van for transporting a sea worthy boat and outboard, that at the moment I transport in my small estate car when visiting the west coast of Scotland, which lets us gain access to many more locations only accessible by loch/sea. I recommend loch Awe as a place to visit on your travels, especially via boat, and the Caladonian cannel, weather permitting. You probably have much more knowledge on campers than me, but if sticking with gas you should make sure you have detectors fitted and low venting as lpg is heavier than air and you want it to be exiting the vehicle in a worse case scenario. Depending on the time of year you travel, perhaps a diesel heater is a worthy consideration for our weather. Magnetic midge netting also very very worth while investment that can be bought off eBay for pennies. As for bed extension…perhaps a slide extension would be easy to make, or a hinged flap piece….difficult to say without seeing it in person. If you check this guys videos there’s loads of advice on his channel on heater etc kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWPKh36Hd6mqg9U I

[@ruthbrown8141]

I love your dad in this. So good you were able to have him help you with the build💜🌟

[@charlene_louise]

Thanks Ruth, i’m pretty lucky to have him 💕

[@ThePortmaccer]

it's fantastic to see a dad and daughter getting on so well. Beautiful to see. Your dad and I have things in common. Take care girlie!

[@charlene_louise]

Thank you 😊

[@gsinclair2813]

This makes me so happy to see you're building your van so you can get back on the road. Your dad is fantastic

[@charlene_louise]

Thank you 😊 he is isn’t he 💗

[@alexl8318]

wow, the van looks amazing, and your father is fantastic 😀 great job!

[@charlene_louise]

Thank you Alex 😊

[@B2BFT]

You’re old man is a classic. Bet he is super proud to have a daughter like you. I have same model two years older. I’m about to do the same conversion.

[@ithinkurf]

If I was her, I'd be super proud to have a dad that uses an angle grinder without the guard lol

[@jacobcochrane5843]

You and your dad have done an awesome job girl! You should be super proud of yourself ☺️

[@charlene_louise]

Thanks Jacob 😊 I’m so happy with it

[@DanielMika865]

Bit of a late comer to this build, loving how the bed it towards the front of the van! Looking to do a build myself and haven't seen many in this orientation. Good work! 🤙👍

[@charlene_louise]

Thank you 🙏 All the best with your build 😊

[@graemeastin6197]

Love how you said "I'm so grateful" hope you bought your dad a beer or 3. 😊

[@cjsbet]

Awesome, good stuff 👍

[@living.simple_van]

This video is so precious!! I LOVE IT! 💞💞

[@charlene_louise]

Thank you 😊

[@J-Young_photography]

wonderful dad,

[@roytherhodesian4029]

Wow you guys are doing an amazing job , and your music choice is bloody awesome 👍

[@charlene_louise]

Thank you 😊

[@johnfyvie7756]

I love this so much 👌❤️ reminds me of my little princess and myself

[@patb4493]

Awesome work! Your basically building my vision of my near future haha

[@patfranco]

Love your work :))

[@lisbaxathotmailcom]

Cheers to Dad 🙌🏻 Happiness seeing you together xx 😘

[@charlene_louise]

He is amazing. We had so much fun building together 💗

[@lisbaxathotmailcom]

@@charlene_louise precious 💕

[@Happisoul]

So gorgeous thanks 🍄

[@Nedslevel]

I love this video - its has such a nice vibe. I really like the way you edited it as well

[@charlene_louise]

Thank you, that means a lot 🙏😊

[@maddog6969able]

Coming along nicely, see ya next time...love it.

[@charlene_louise]

Thank you 😊

[@relatableroamers7189]

Looking so good! 😊

[@charlene_louise]

Thank you 😊

[@Milaandlukeliketodostuff]

Fuck this is wholesome, such a legend to have as a dad

[@charlene_louise]

I am a lucky girl 💛

[@living.simple_van]

Hahahahahahahaahhaahahah literally the best!!!!!! My dad needs a new caravan 😂😂

[@mattmoreland6442]

You are so beautiful and intelligent thanks for sharing

[@redvolksride]

beautiful camper van..

[@rawlyfeliving8937]

your van looks awesome well done. wohoo!!! love your dad makes me so happy that your building your van with your dad go dad haha cheers oxxoxxo

[@charlene_louise]

Thank you 😊

[@kai.glover]

I just finished my van, what a feeling. You did a great job! Might see you on the road 🚐

[@charlene_louise]

That’s awesome 👏 thank you 😊

[@hakamshanan804]

Wonderful video

[@DaVe-jz7gt]

Your dad is a bloody legend

[@1978sjt]

Hmm, Bed at the front does kinda make sense. Could still also leave the back open to have the option of transporting long items, or putting pull out drawers under it. Also in a van with double sliding doors, means if your sleeping double, you wouldn't need to crawl over anyone to get out for a 3am loo run.

[@charlene_louise]

Yes! I’m really happy with that decision also you have a little more room for the mattress as it can go on the engine at the back. I would just like to add in some slide out draws (one on the side and one at the back, that is all i feel i’m missing 😊

[@koogfa969]

Your van is lovely i have too

[@ngawangdawa182]

wow it is beautifull, lovely building i would like build like this,,

[@clancylowe3086]

It looks amazing we’ll done. I’m really curious what was the exact timber you used for the interior wall cladding?

[@sikukudotke]

Something great about just seeing you.

[@dougyates2983]

Brought a van for my daughter ......... Inspired by you two guys. What is it about us dad's. Hope ours is as good. Well done to you both. My sons and daughter all surfer dudes. This will a great project ........... I bet I don't get to use it . ha ha Doug and Katie in UK.

[@balthazarquinn]

Late to the party, but you and your dad are amazing. I was Lmao when you ready the ‘sugar baby’ comment. Your dad’s reaction was priceless. You guys have amazing taste in music and your dad could be a professional camera man, the way he managed to capture all those great angles as he moved in on the close-up. 😂 Can I ask how you find living in a low-roof van? I want to live full time in a van, but I’m torn between a high-roof van so I can stand upright; or a Hiace because they’re bloody common in Australia, so cheap spares and it can be serviced at any mechanic. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Anyway, I just discovered your channel by accident (I search for vanlife videos and get great Canadian content, but it’d be nice to see more Aussies). I’ll go look at your channel now and catch up. Cheers!

[@charlene_louise]

Hi, I am also torn between a bigger van and more reliable van. I think my next move will be a commuter as they are reliable but bigger. I do miss having more space. I hope that helped and sorry for the late response ✨💛

[@richygamarrangwatts]

Your taste in music is 🤌🏽

[@charlene_louise]

Thank you 😊

[@patrickjobling8676]

Snicker snickers ..what a hoot .. i bet your pauw is a painter ..jolly good pilgrims carryon pip pips ..😍😎😁

[@bourdon845]

Super

[@zo1dberg]

Your dad's awesome. Tell him his daughter's hot!

[@wheels.3239]

You guys are funny as bleep. Free coffee, beer and a place to camp if ya ever make it to Darwin only if ya bring ya Dad. BLOODY LEGEND! Cheers.

[@charlene_louise]

Thank you so much 😊

[@wheels.3239]

@@charlene_louise keep smiling. Forget who's marrying who and go girl. Your experiences and stories will be awesome.😉

[@crazyduck1254]

where is this? Sydney? Is this a super LWB, commuter bus?

[@living.simple_van]

HAHAHAHHA THE SUGARDADDY

[@charlene_louise]

And dads reaction was the best haha

[@glenfield9199]

What a great dad, not all men are monsters, that’s the story being told by main stream, not all men are woman killers … this is shows how real men should behave . Well done dad ….

[@olliecharks2430]

Whats the length from the bottom of the bed to the back of the van? Thanks I love your set up

[@charlene_louise]

The bed frame is 153cm. It is the same height as the back off engine/seats The mattress is 173cm and sits on the bed frame and back of the engine/seats which gives me the extra 20cm Thank you 😊✨

[@deecarter147]

Great work and good to see you working so well with your dad. Was interesting to see how you fixed the cross-bracing for the roof lining. But you do realise it's not that clever to show yourself on KZbin driving down the street taking both hands off the wheel so you can put your seatbelt on?

[@lucindathevan6632]

Hey , did you just drill straight into the panels? I'm buying a Hiace but I'm scared to drill into it😂😂

[@charlene_louise]

We glued the timber frame and drilled into that 😊

[@Hiacetravel66]

very beautiful girl

[@user-eo6bk9sg5y]

Nice 👍 van 🚐

[@stevethepigeon7159]

Ma names Steve and am looking for a sugar baby anaw 😅

[@beecee985]

Major cockup not painting the t and g before fitting it, school boy error