Will The Mercedes Vario Camper Van Conversion Squeeze Into The New Workshop?

[@steventhursby745]

So you have no security on what looks like a large car port? In addition, everything will rust. Good luck

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

Maybe so, but it’s better than nothing which is what we were facing

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

It’s true but there are cameras everywhere and it’s well hidden from view please don’t be negative I’m feeling very blessed right now that we actually have a place where we can work on the van under cover and on a flat surface but more importantly away from other people constantly asking me for help on there vans taking time from me and then stabbing me in the back of you have been following my channel you will know what I’m talking about 👍🍻👍

[@mikebourke1185]

@@BigVanSmallWorld well- said Mel Peace and Quite The Lord Works in Mysterious Ways 🙏

[@markwalker2794]

Can u not tarp it all off ??

[@drexelspivey6472]

I’m confused that if you feel the need to be so negative, why bother to comment , you could really show your negativity by just sulking in silence

[@gbngoquigordon2779]

Great bus, good luck with the build, will be following! Once got van stuck under road sign in France, locals gathered and HISSED at us! Let air out of try's to reduce air height, Worked a dream when we eventually copped what they meant !!!!!!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Haha that’s funny and I did consider letting the air out but I have 6 and the pressure is 80psi so I wanted to see if it would fit without letting them down as a pain to re inflate 👍🤓👍

[@letsbefrank6269]

Looking forward to your barn conversion Mel, I don’t envy you keeping the winter drafts out.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I’m an outside person so I’ll be fine unless it gets really cold then you’ll find me in front of the log burner 🤣👍

[@Ritarelay]

So glad she has a new safe place :)

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏 💕

[@art969bones]

All good things come to those who get shafted by their so called friends, this new barn is yours & Becky new way forward I wish you both the best of success

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

😂🤣😂👍

[@drexelspivey6472]

Really happy for you both now get cracking on you luxurious Mercedes , you’ll have time to think up there in peace so I’d be confident great things are a coming

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you work will resume shortly 🍻👍

[@MartinJose-g4x]

It’s fantastic to see you in your new place. It looks ideal. once you get it sealed up a little bit it will help and it will be nice to see you get back to work on the big van. Good luck keep up the good work. . Will be great to see it being finished soon . Cheers

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you and yes working hard to get back to working on the vario 🤓👍

[@davidpatrick1813]

You could always lower the tire pressures a lot and drive it in and out ... I deserve a free trinket now. 🙂 Cap?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s a great idea wish I’d thought about that 😂🤣😂👍👍

[@tonydean1262]

Beat me to it 😂

[@dubdaz1]

First thing I thought, let the tyre pressure out …. but got beat to it as well 😊

[@markwalker2794]

@dubdaz1 believe it or not that's how they recover most over height vehicle

[@timstradling7764]

Well done Mel, the new shed will make all the difference. You could always put up a couple of sheets of OSB on a lightweight frame at the back and sheet down the front. Anyway, great start getting the bus in there and some tools and equipment handy😊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@cottonfoo]

Those tail and reverse lights look fantastic.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Yes I absolutely love them they were made buy the guys Soninlaw who I brought the van from

[@mikebourke1185]

That was a lucky find Mel No distraction etc. Enjoy it 😊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you hopefully I can start working on making better content soon 👍🤞

[@GaryMon5050]

Good luck Mel you will be finished in no time , hope you got your thermals winters coming 🥶 Gary and Mon lovely and warm Thailand 😎☀

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Oh nice 👍 🫶👍

[@anthonyellis1409]

Be safe and safe journeys, and love your vids, hope you get dragon fly on the roads soon mel

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you really appreciate your positive feedback makes my day 👍🍻🫶

[@grabowskycountry]

Mel & Beck, look at yourselves smile now that your at the farm. Cheers

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you it’s definitely a new chapter for the channel I’m really excited about bringing new content soon 🤓👍

[@paullawrence8572]

Kin hell that was tight! Good luck in you new workspace!👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@nonlostsouls]

Great barn even if a it’s bit breezy, much better than fully outdoors, keep safe 🚐☯️, love to you both x

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Same to you!🫶💕🥰👍

[@alanward1543]

I am happy you find a new place to work on the van

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you me too I’m really looking forward to being able to film better content as well as finishing up on the vario 👍🤓👍

[@Antonymorris1.6]

Good you got somewhere safe

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you

[@petearnold8020]

Great job Mel and Beck's

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@bryansilcox9590]

Loads of space there mr. As you said tarp the back , and either a quick knock up frame with polyethylene/ rolled down polystyrene on the front to keep elements out heat in and lots of natural light Wicked bet your both happy 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks for the tips! 👍🤓👍

[@jsouto77]

It was a nice quiet area 😂.... Only Joking..... You will have to devise a plan if you start cutting wood etc. as I assume the farmer is storing that caravan there (maybe for someone or his own). Im sure you'll make it work and congrats!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good point!

[@martinfield1484]

Great result Mel get that unit watertight and you’ll be good to go maybe put some doors on the front

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That's the plan!👍🤓👍

[@welshieonwheels]

Some tar pollens to keep the rain and draught out , a couple of led strips off your buetti (or a generator review 😂) and the jobs a good one . Winter is coming, make it as comfortable as the farmer will let you Mel well done and good luck👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🇨🇦🦢

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Oh yes the Bluetti is definitely going to get put to the test 👍🤓👍

[@welshieonwheels]

Gadget John was selling a great looking generator plus other great stuff for about half price, he only just got that generator, just an idea 👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🇨🇦🦢

[@bryansilcox9590]

Another idea reverse Dragonfly in , so on the the wall where your workbench is and tools your side door is there opposite it for easy access ? Just a suggestion 😁

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

We’ve made a very deliberate decision to park face in because of the limited space we have and the fact that we need a workspace as well in the same area. It’s smaller than on camera, PLUS we have a caravan beside us that we can’t move - so this is also to consider not damaging or causing anything to happen to it.

[@Cheekymonkey1]

Good night Becky and Mel i love watching your you tube videos on both of your you tube channels I am glad for Becky and Mel for moving in to their new work place to finish converting your new camper van pesce at last hay Bexky and Mel I hope that you are happy back enjoying your selves working on your new camper van please both of you please keep safe and warm and please keep up your good work on your you tube channels cherrs and good luck both of you

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks so much for all the kindness really appreciate it 🫶🤓👍

[@VeganVanTours]

A good find that barn. Good luck wit the build Mel. That was close moving in Dragon Fly.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@clarebrant5305]

Super pleased for you, Mel. You deserve this. 😁

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you so much Clare for sticking by me really appreciate it means the world 🤓👍🫶

[@kyledale201]

Glad you've found somewhere mate tbh you've done the right thing Mel be on your own to work on the project you'll have no one coming over and asking you just while your here can I borrow van I have a hand so glad you've got something sorted mate

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you I’m really looking forward to not only building out the vario but also being able to produce better content for my channel 👍🍻👍

[@GoodenuffCollective]

Fits like a glove mate. Job well done. I love you guys. Take care.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you🫶 have a great week 👍

[@livingthedreambuildingthedream]

Can we please stop moving about and finish the van 😂😂 im gagging to see what you do next. 💯💯

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Potentially normal service will resume shortly 🤣🫶👍

[@devon_adventure8044]

Top tip lower the tyre pressure and just pump them up when you in/out the barn Mel.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Now why didn’t I think of that 😂🤣👍

[@markfoster3421]

😂 That was tight! Giant shoe horn needed!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Haha definitely 👍

[@Marshy234]

Great to see things going well again Mel 👌🏻👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks for the visit 👍🫶🤓

[@Pugwash.]

I thought you'd have to let your tyres down! That was a tight one.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Yeah I did think about doing that 👍

[@johnhaggerty4257]

lower your tyre pressures. Works for me.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I will be doing that when i take the vario out 😅👍

[@loosewheels1000]

How about a short video on building the workbench, sizes, how to put it together,where to cut the osb board. I know I'd find it nterestng.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Oh no 😳 I’m not taking it apart again lol 😂 if you watch the videos I’m sure you’ll work it out 👍but seriously that’s not a bad idea for a video I’ll give it some thought but will be after I have finished the Vario thanks for the suggestion👍🤓👍

[@ben2e0omr]

It just proves that the sun does shine on the rightous....

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Amen 🙏 🫶👍

[@WhipperdeetsAdventures]

Good luck Mel with the new barn looks a lovely peaceful place 😊 wont be long till your living full time in dragon fly😊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Fingers crossed!🤞

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great vid thanks lee

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@247ffd]

Hi Mel, let air out of tyres to lower height. No worries, Pete.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks 👍

[@ianwheeler7903]

You should have just let some air out of the back tyres Mel. Glad you have a new place to finish the build.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@DA11NOON]

Omg that was tight . Looking forward to the next vlog back on the job Mel. Be safe 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you! Will do!👍🤓👍

[@jsimes1]

That is going to be great!! Just a tarpaulin up in the back to keep the rain out and you should be all set! Is there electricity in the barn?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s exactly what I’m thinking too and no there’s no mains power so I’m pleased be putting the power packs to good use 😂👍

[@thevikingcraftsman]

👍

[@mjtherapyclinic1820]

I can just about get mine in the barn i rent with nothing on my roof!! So the max fan an solar will be the last job 😂

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Yeah I was thinking I would have to take the max fan off but was ok in the end 👍

[@Baloovanz]

Mate i don’t know how you find these places. I’v been searching for somewhere to work on my van under cover and can’t find anything under £700 a month, it’s so frustrating lol. Good on you though it looks ideal that.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Yeah it’s not cheap but in my case I had no choice 👍🍻

[@MrHuytie]

Deflate tires?

[@Flossy_tops]

Just a suggestion🤔… but why not give your chipboard bench a coat of varnish. It may just prolong its life from any dampness🤔

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Yes I was thinking about painting it 👍

[@jansweeney1333]

Hi Mel , I was wondering could you help me …I ve bought a ‘Allpower r600 power station’ and when I unpacked it it was completely dead ( no power ) . On plugging it into the house electric it just started beeping after awhile showing E2 ( error code!). I guess it’s me but even my husband can’t get it working too charge it up. Could you suggest anything please.? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 jan

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

Try using a solar panel to charge it first as sometimes power packs discharge all by themselves and this is the only way we’ve found works. Or just leave it a few days and try again - they can be weird. If nothing works after that it’s a dud model and you’ll need to get a replacement from them 👍🏻

[@jansweeney1333]

@ Hi Becky I will try that tomorrow ( even in our grey skies) thanks 🙏. Hope you & Mel a well. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍jan

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hi Jan send it back get a refund and buy a Bluetti that’s the best advice I can give you let me know how you get on 🫶

[@FoamTailor]

where do you get your foam from? - can i help you sort that in the future?

[@sidpf1972]

Fook me that was tight😅

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s what she said literally 😂🤣👍

[@sidpf1972]

@@BigVanSmallWorld 🤣🤣

[@Steve-el9by]

How do you keep finding places. I've been looking for a while. Arghhhh😊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good luck 🤓👍

[@uptowndisco2]

why so many comments saying let the tyres down , the van went in without hitting so no point 🤣

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

I couldn’t agree more! Plus it makes it harder for us to drive her if we do and can cause issues with the tyres slipping off so Mel doesn’t want to do that.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Correct 👍 i didn’t want to damage the tyres they cost an absolute fortune

[@jamiemurphy3404]

Let the tyres down

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I didn’t want to damage them as they cost me a small fortune so I wanted to see if it would fit with out doing that 👍🍻👍

[@anthonyellis1409]

God that's only just fit mel

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

It was tight and I think I was lucky to not come unstuck and damaged my skylight 😅👍

[@y0rkiebar]

That's one noisy engine! How long before it's fully fitted out ?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

No idea 🤷‍♂️

[@OriginalSmith489]

you should erect a shed in there

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

Sadly we aren’t allowed due to the owner. It’s just a space that’s open with no fixtures. We’re more than happy with what we’ve agreed with them 👍🏻

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s a great idea 👍🙄

[@mentalneil]

Hey Mel and Becky, now the funeral cancelled begin again

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s a little dark 😂🤣👍

[@mentalneil]

@@BigVanSmallWorld sorry, that's auto spell for you, it should have said , "now the fun can begin again"

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

@@mentalneil haha that make sense pmsl 🤣 😂🤣👍

[@raypurdham1376]

Used to like videos when it was relevant to van build. Now it’s just boring

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you for taking the time to comment really sorry to hear that your not enjoying the videos at the moment please rest assured normal van building will continue very soon and hopefully i will get to film more entertaining content so please do be patient and bear with me though this difficult time I thank you in advance 🫶🤓👍🍻

Is the opposite of "without further ado"".."without further adon't"..?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Potentially

why didnt you just let the tyres down a bit....

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Because i may have to move it back n and out so wanted to see if it would fit 👍

[@art969bones]

All good things come to those who get shafted by their so called friends, this new barn is yours & Becky new way forward I wish you both the best of success

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you we are really excited to start this next chapter hopefully over time my content will improve too 🫶🤓👍