A tour of this amazing Mercedes Sprinter camper van conversion with a log burner

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

My aim is to give you campervan conversion ideas on how to convert a van into a camper.and to help inspire you to build your own tiny home on wheels If you found this helpful please consider subscribing to my channel I really do appreciate your support thank you. To really help support my channel why no join my member's community and get to see my videos first and without adverts, Don't forget to turn on notifications by clicking the Bell thank you 👍🤓👍 kzbin.info/door/72V8FXcD4SIxZx7_P6Ak9gjoin

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

@@mark7218 thank you Mark really appreciated 👍🤓👍

[@aldarimana1743]

This guy is the best. Funny accent 🤣😂👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you ☺️

[@MrElecterik]

This van is just brilliant and so cosy!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 👍😊👍

[@wilf18]

Hello Mel & Becky, nice to have met, cheers Adam & Liz (Porth Lago, Llŷn Peninsula).

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hello thank you was lovely to meet you too 👍😊👍

[@wilf18]

@@BigVanSmallWorld hi do you remember the name of that boat you mentioned to me? Minimum £60k? Good sea manners. I’ve forgotten the name of the company.

[@alessandropizzuti9166]

Love him..... Such a skilled one...

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@buddha1736]

Absolutely perfect Mel, I cannot wait to put a bid in once you decide to sell this gem 💎 of a van conversion. 😍👍🏻

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you ☺️

[@johnphilip6609]

Just so grateful, you did not lift your front passenger seat up lol. Was right in the middle of eating my tea ! Another great video Mel and love your van :)

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really kind of you

[@ashy1423]

😂

[@gregbolitho9775]

not bad, i wanted a sprinta, but the boss had one, an it shattered him [he said] keeping up with the repairs. 11 different people drove it in the 3 years he had it. my cousin had one, he never got to convert it. his kids kept borrowing it. you did a nice job of yours.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you for taking the time to comment really appreciated 👍

[@Professionalmoochers]

Love your energy, nice and easy to watch. Love the van too 👌🏼

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you ☺️

[@El-Tel63-Terry.]

Nice one Mel, your happy demeanour and positivity always makes me smile, great van mate, I particularly like the analogue fishing float water level indicator, proper old school ! 👍🏻😉

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you it’s simple and it works 👍😊👍

[@vasel208]

👍👍👍👍👍👍😊 Excellent job Mel. All that needs to be said.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@Wayne-world]

Mirror mirror in the cupboard who’s the fairest of them all. Thou Or king of van conversion Mel 🤴Great van Mel looks great ✊👊✊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s made my day

[@TheKinlock]

You’ve done a great job Mel, I’ve been watching your channel for quite some time now, You really are a great help to lots of us .. .

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really kind of you to say 👍🤓👍

[@jamesosborne4132]

Great Tour , Thanks for sharing 👍🏻🌞

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you buddy that’s really appreciated 👍

[@miserablemongoose1670]

Brilliant job on that van!! Love the BF GOODRIDGE tyres, they will stop you getting stuck in the fields!!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you so fare so good 👍😊👍

[@welshcamper793]

Extra like for the fridge fund Mel !

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s so kind I just want my channel to grow so I can continue making videos really appreciate your encouragement and support 👍🤓👍

[@Vilhyto]

Nice build, quite different than what I have going on but I have quite different needs. I do mostly weekend trips, longest maybe one week. I also don't plan to make so much food by myself. Diesel heater is definitely something I need as I live in cold country (Finland). Biggest difference is that all my constructions must be easy to remove. My Sprinter is registered as a cargo truck (very low taxes compared to van) so it must be able to carry cargo. All, the bed and the kitchen, are fixed with load lashing lines, no bolts allowed. By the way, you should have 12 V TV, using inverter is not efficient, the high voltage is slowed down inside the TV again.

[@warty5007]

Another great video Mel you make me laugh 😂 so I love it keep doing what you do Mel 👏👏👏🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@martmcg4508]

I can imagine you hosting some sort of property improvement program on channel 4

[@martmcg4508]

Nice guy! Great video

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really kind of you to say 👍🤓👍

[@johnjennings6352]

Hi Mel watched your campervan blog at the weekend and just today 12th Oct what comes flying past me on the m4 just after membury services around 2pm towards London, it was your wood burner exhaust that I noticed first. Great build still on my way back to Kent.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Stay safe out there 👍😊👍

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Excellent van tour - love your layout etc. Well done. I have now subscribed.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you for the positive message and your encouragement really appreciated 👍🤓👍

[@davelewis560]

Hi Mel, the safety device on the gas burner hob is called a "Thermocouple", each burner has one, when the user turns on the gas knob and ignites the gas on the the said burner its flame touches its own dedicated Thermocouple, the Thermocouple then starts “getting a bit active” and produces and also sends a small DC voltage (produced by the flame) down to the main gas valve that then opens due to a small electro DC magnet that's built into the main gas valve and allows the main gas to pass through the valve, this small magnet keeps the main gas valve open all the time a flame is detected, if the flame is extinguished accidentally, no DC voltage is produced so the main gas valve will close because the electro magnet is de-energised, the main gas valve will not stay open again until the user depresses the burner knob again and ignites the flame ..... Simples.....

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Couldn’t have put it better myself 👍thank you 👍🤓👍

[@Angel-hl8uz]

Van is awesome, fab videos from the happy chappy🙂🛶 and fellow kayaker too🙂 Now I need to buy some tickets to win a van from Vanny Campers.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you and good luck 🤞 👍😊👍

[@Angel-hl8uz]

@@BigVanSmallWorld thanks 😃🍀

[@davesmith4413]

sent to u by wittering trucker

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@joncox9098]

Hi Mel, I’ve been watching your videos, just watch your roof rack one, when ever you need any bits to fit your unistrut go to bss or any industrial heating engineers merchant and ask for zebories which are 10mm blocks with a spring on and lock in to join two bits off unistrut. Jon Cox 👍🦊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you buddy that’s really appreciated 👍😊👍

[@tilly1950]

Mel . Well you have done a job on your van !! Love your vids Robbie U K

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@mcvicer]

Lovely job been following your channel from the start stay safe fella

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you for sticking with me really appreciated 👍🤓👍

[@DianeCorriette]

Loving that camper conversion and the bed. Nothing beats a good night sleep for sure. I think the cupboards are perfect - like you say they help to open it up and you really have a lot of storage on there. The wood burner is amazing.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really appreciated makes all the hard work worthwhile 👍😊👍

[@petemoring67]

I'm surprised you didn't get yourself a couple of those slide-out rails for yer fridge - the ones they have on modern kitchen drawers these days - My mate's a Kitchen-Fitter and he demonstrates how STRONG they are by Standing in them when fully opened .... They NEVER Break! - Amazing :-)

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I would have but I really want to up grade it eventually so I can have ice cream 🍦 😉👍

[@RemusKingOfRome]

Van looks fantastic .. but Zero stealth now :D

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you and yes I sort of blew that 😂👍

[@theshedmonster]

keep doing what you do x

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you I’ll try my best 👍

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

Really like all the extra info and inside look at your van Mel. This tour is by far the best! I can tell you’ve spent your time and effort making it your home. Keep up the amazing hard work, your channel deserves so much more notice!!! 🚐💚☀️🎥 x

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really kind of you 👍🍻👍

[@michealgillman7418]

Great job Mel..I'm still insulating my relay, but you give great advice and no bullshit...now its sone though, what's next? Dare say, plenty of people out there would like you to build theirs! 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you it just so happens I’m about to start helping out with a van build 👍

[@michealgillman7418]

@@BigVanSmallWorld well, if you get bored mate pop round and feel free to get stuck in...I'm only in Sevenoaks! 🤣

[@stevenwilcox7287]

I love what you have done to your van it well nice.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Glad you like it! Thank you 🙏

[@stevenwilcox7287]

@@BigVanSmallWorld you're very welcome it's a great layout.

[@davidjohns.3065]

I have exactly the same coolbox also bought used, I put mine inside a seat box .

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s brilliant I have mine set with 4 lights and it keeps milk from going bad something i forget to show was the 12v fan I have on the side of the cubbyhole to help with air flow 👍😊👍

[@ROUTEPLANNERPAUL]

Looks brilliant Mel. A job well done

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@livinginbulgaria2024]

Great build and great video 👍🏻👍🏻

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s nice of you to say really appreciated 👍🤓👍

[@livinginbulgaria2024]

@@BigVanSmallWorldkeep up the good work and stay safe 👍🏻👌

[@gereshomeE]

I hope you get your compressor fridge! ☺

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you I actually did 👍😊👍

[@gereshomeE]

@@BigVanSmallWorld Thank you for replying! I haven't seen that video but WELL DONE: I am pleased for you! ☺

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

@@gereshomeE thank you and you’re absolutely welcome 🙏

[@gereshomeE]

@@BigVanSmallWorld Have you made a video on this or do you mind making one on the BEST Seitz window sizes for security. I have emailed you also on this! ☺

[@derekmurran3417]

Brilliant van Mel and well laid out. Currently looking for a van to build but prices have gone crazy. IL keep watching the videos for inspiration in the mean time. Stay safe 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you and good luck with your hunt

[@TheHappyWanderers1]

Another great vid mel. You've made a great job of your van, you should be very proud of it . That power oak looks the biz. Umm, shall I??

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@noahwolfgang799]

Nice one mel, maybe you dont need to take your solar off to put your sea kayak on.... You could also get a kayak rack the shape of a (c) and that is much higher than normal roof bars. Can pick em up very cheap. got me thinking of my t4 setup! All the best :)

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s brilliant idea thank you 🙏

[@Detectordude]

Great set up Mel its looking great. I'm also a fellow detectorist 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really appreciated good luck keep on swinging 👍😊👍

[@alanmay1945]

Hi Mel, another great video, you're marvelous with this, you're original way of thinking and doing things, and so 'real world' approach sets you apart from and way ahead of all the others, even Greg Virgoe, who surely is king of this, but to achieve his results you need to have a superbly fitted workshop full of expensive machinery and spend a fortune, no expense spared, on equipment, ie the Truma boiler vs your shower heater and so on. You explain things and present yourself very nicely too. On your cooktop hob, you say it's a home one so the gas jets need altering for lpg, how do you go about changing the gas jets? Looking forward to your next video, always a joy, best wishes, Alan in Norfolk.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that so kind of you to say the gas rings come with the jets fitted 👍

[@DaveTheDasher77]

Great stuff

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@WhipperdeetsAdventures]

Hey mel great tour I can’t stop laughing 😆 great bit about your money maker and undder crackers always put a smile on our faces when you put a video up :) Mary looking amazing bud :) Like the things you changed :) I did first put a comment that night you put your video up but don’t know why it’s gone :( I’m glad to see your we’ll have been worried about you as not seen much of you bud ;) hope your keeping safe :) 🤗😜😊🍺

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you did you see the video I posted for members only it’s the same as this one but without any advertising ? 👍

[@WhipperdeetsAdventures]

@@BigVanSmallWorld yeah bud that’s the video I committed on Thursday night after 10pm :)

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

@@WhipperdeetsAdventures sorry I get so many comments I lose track

[@WhipperdeetsAdventures]

@@BigVanSmallWorld mel don’t be sorry it’s not you bud I just looked and my comment not there must be you tube :(

[@TrustNotMyHeart]

Gorgeous well made build!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really appreciated 👍🤓👍

[@briancollis9352]

Interesting update, with your tyres is there enough room to add snow chains? Also on your cooker is a thermocouple flame failure device. Some interesting points and background to your design decisions. Keep up the good work....

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you I’m not sure about snow chains I’ve never used them

[@elainegeorge1147]

Wish you were in Oz i need a sink and gas cooktop fitted. Bit scared to try myself

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I wish I was in Oz too I miss The Gold Coast so much good luck with your build just take your time and have faith and you will do it 👍🤓👍🤞

[@elainegeorge1147]

@@BigVanSmallWorld i do have faith I will get it done Im just impatient.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

@@elainegeorge1147 good to hear well done 👍

[@campervangaz]

Nice one Mel. Always enjoy following your progress on the van. I'm so pleased that you kept your undercrackers hidden away 😂 Cheers 👍😁

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you I really appreciate you taking the time to comment undercrackers are under lock n key don’t worry 👍😊👍🤣🍻

[@bobmurdoch8505]

Hi Mel can you tell me what video is the review of the small torch please. Cheers

[@raybeattie5802]

You missed that little orange step outside? Getting out of your van out at night? Where do store it on the road!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

It folds up and hangs on the wall 👍

[@nickhoward9343]

Good tour mell 😀

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@patrickjobling8676]

Gosh mate ..iv forgotten how much work ya put into this .. a thing of beauty ... oow and thats a nice lookin geetar ya got there .. are we gunna have a lil concert one day ..😁😎pip pips and carryon squadron leader

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you me old mate no concerts this side of covid I’m afraid 😟

[@patrickjobling8676]

@@BigVanSmallWorld what kinda geetar is it ..

[@brianmoroney3448]

Lovely van u did a fab conversion do you know where can I park a van for me to convert brian

[@carloknuwer1026]

Hi Mel, nice update on your van. But please get rid of that awfull orange step that you use to get in. A friend of mine broke his leg on such a flimsey step. By the way, we bought a new secondhand Iveco Daily, and its the same size as before and will get the same use. Nice detail: same color as your Sprinter

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Oh my god really really appreciated thank you that’s the last thing I need 👍👍👍

[@chatteyj]

​@@BigVanSmallWorld The thule bolt on steps coast about £130 upwards total rip off so I just opted for a £10 entry handle instead jobs a good un.

[@kevinhughes9801]

Great video as always thanks

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you Kevin 👍🤓👍

[@spencerratcliffe5870]

Is that the old garden centre at Longfield car park near Brands Hatch 👌👍👍😉

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Almost your close 👍😊👍

[@frozenoem1]

Wonder if elevating your panels to track sunshine would assist with solar gain to panels. Winter sun at least in US is lower in the sky.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Yes that would definitely work 👍

[@ollypolly18]

safety cut off on your hob are called thermocouples

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you ☺️

[@Robertbrown-fu9cw]

Hi mel good job on the sprinter can you tell me what windows you used at the rear side panels of the van .cheers bobby broon

[@kevzz108]

The slide window in the door is great if u have Som1 knock on the door late night if ur Stealth camping u don't have to open up to become vulnerable. So u can open the window for a chat

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that is absolutely rite 👍🍻

[@Michael-m4y]

Great stuff Mel, when and what are you planning on doing next to put on your channel ?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Oh there’s so much to come 👍

[@jonwallace7015]

Mell are you doing sign language. Lol.

[@DUB-sential]

With your hand next to the stove it gave a good perspective of the size of the wood burner, ideal for a van blimey some of the others I've seen are huge must get roasting.. What kW are they? Glad to see you've got a big pole for your backdoors, great idea

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you yes they are fantastic i put link in the description for you to have a look all the information will be there 👍😊👍

[@ashy1423]

Great van tour Mel, but I’m still waiting for you to deliver it to me😂😂😂 I suppose because of lockdown I’ll need to wait😢 Stay well everyone and don’t forget to wash your face. Ash from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Rite oh ash you can have first dibs when I get to 100k subs and take off to a land fare fare away you Amy have to wait a while though 👍😊👍

[@GaryThomsonJoinery]

Good stuff Mel, sprinter like mine ( manual though) thank you for sharing 👍s up 😄

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you really appreciated

[@JiKimbo]

Lovely van you've got there. Just wandering what kind of locks you have on the doors? Are the deadlocks?

[@tommy8867]

Mel where did you get your wheel trims from

[@rchwha]

Mel, absolutely brilliant how you have converted your van. I plan to get a wood burner. Do you still need a diesel heater when u have a wood burner?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you for the compliment really means a lot. I absolutely love my little wood burner but i wouldn’t be without the Diesel heater as well because unlike the wood stove it gives you instant heat especially on cold frosty morning like today it’s actually snowing couldn’t believe it when I woke up lol The wood burner will be going all day today once i park up outside and workshop but until then I’ll be using the diesel heater it’s like having the best of both worlds 👍🤓👍🍻

[@vanlifeembracingdiversity5431]

That is clever about cutting the passenger seat. Do you have a link please?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqLdkH-wrMehfKM

[@davidmeadowcroft7626]

Lovely video Mel. Enjoyed watching your thought process. Van looks top dollar and clearly you think so highly of it. As a newbie to the channel I agree the statement re gas is spot on but would like to see more on electrics basics as this is an area I am very weak on and don’t really see much of the absolute basics. Have you a vid or a channel you could recommend please? All the best from Mal and Dave in Stoke

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you check out Greg Virgoes channel for electronic videos 👍

[@davidmeadowcroft7626]

@@BigVanSmallWorld Brilliant. Thanks Mel

[@UrbanVanlife]

only just realised your vans a swb , also with the sun not being so good are you thinking of upgrading the solar we have 3 400 watts and 420 amphrs of bat and after 2 weeks in Scotland we found out we had to fit the victron orion dc to dc . cos solar in this light just isn't enough even with a high end mppt

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Wow that’s a lot of solar my controller is a DC to DC plus mppt 👍😊👍

[@stephenhall4432]

Hi Mel, great van tour video. Please provide a link for the side window wind reflectors.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

thank you heres the link rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FMERCEDES-SPRINTER-MK2-2006-2018-2-pc-Wind-Deflectors-HEKO-Tinted%2F151720225695%3FssPageName%3DSTRK%253AMEBIDX%253AIT%26_trksid%3Dp2057872.m2749.l2649&campid=5338454651&toolid=10001&customid=

[@stephenhall4432]

@@BigVanSmallWorld thanks Mel. Are any fixings / adhesive required?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

@@stephenhall4432 it’s all in the kit really simple to fit 👍

[@DroneHDTV]

Great to see you back making videos spent the past week watching them. My question is why have a 240volt TV? makes no sense

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s really kind of you to say really appreciate you taking the time to comment the TV was given to me

[@daisythecamperb9883]

Hi Mel Great tour Could you tell me the size of your rear small sliding windows ? The overall glass size ?? Thanks Paul .

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

www.leisurevehiclewindows.co.uk

[@transitvanconversion5222]

HI Mel, appreciate your reason for not doing a gas video, but can I just ask what system you've gone for? I've been looking into Safefill so just interested in what a 'pro' such as yourself has gone for? Or do you still have the makeshift system with the well-known blue bottles?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I made my own refillable bottle out of bits n bobs I had kicking around that’s why I didn’t want to film it I wouldn’t want to encourage anyone to try copying what I have done sorry good luck and thank you for your positive feedback really appreciated

[@stek2190]

Great van 👍

[@ivecodavey]

They are thermocouples

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@munkehpower]

are you breaking out into song with the uke on this one?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

No mate 👍😂👍

[@alun7175]

Hi mel just had a look at your vid on split charge relays, I've got 2 120 ah leisure batteries , the live going to leisure batteries , do you connect to one of the batteries or both ,on the neg side just one cable from relay to van battery 6 or 10 mm .all the best. 🙂

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Sorry I really don’t understand what you are asking

[@alun7175]

@@BigVanSmallWorld sorry mel I not very good at this ,I'll have another go . I have two agm leisure batteries .when you connect the red cable from the Durite split charge relay to one of the agm leisure batteries ,do you need to connect another cable to the other agm battery .cheers .

[@simonsimpson4695]

Mel, I'm getting towards starting our kitchen area and I was thinking if using those cheap plastic drawer systems which can be brought for under £20. The good thing is they are very light, strong and should anything spill they are completely waterproof. Im thinking I should be able to fit 2 lots under our work top, then use your panel doors idea to hide the drawers. I'm not really up to the carpentry of making my own drawers. Despite your video making it look easy mine would probably be out of true or the wrong size etc so I think those drawer units would be perfect and very cheap into the bargain. One of the many issues I came up against was making things true in the van where there are no straight lines etc and nothing to follow that's level etc. It would be interesting to see how you deal with that. I have to admit my things are a bit off. They are very rigid and strong but not quite true.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Sounds like a great idea good luck with your build and don’t worry I don’t think I’ve got a true square anywhere in my van 😊👍

[@alexdrive3292]

Hi Mel I always enjoy your presentation style and videos. However I'm just updating you on my Van With Windows! Yep I can't believe it and received the same letter as you saying internationally it conforms to the requirements but not visually. I've done everything required as you have but I used more graphics including the words CAMPER on the sides and rear. Sent a freedom of information request asking. How many successful request? How many refused for external appearance? How many applications since October 2019.. I'll update you on the reply by 20th November

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Oh that’s really interesting I’d definitely be interested to know what you get back please do let me know 👍😊👍

[@alexdrive3292]

@@BigVanSmallWorld As soon as I know you'll know Mel. I've been thinking about parking somewhere motorhomes are not allowed just to get a ticket.

[@solarrover9575]

Hi Mel luvin the build videos. I’m pondering mwb v Lwb. What width is your bed and how much living space does that leave up to the bulkhead? Cheers keeps up the good work 👍

[@hotsonaj]

Instead of taking the solar panel off why not build a frame over it to take knack

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Not a bad idea 👍

[@bigcasey4143]

If they're wired up in series Mel, any shadow over any part of either panel will make them both useless as solar panels

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

@@bigcasey4143 yes I know that’s why I have them parallel 😉👍🍻

[@munkehpower]

thermocouple has it come back yet

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Ohh well done 👍

[@fi1bo]

I’m sure I seen green smoke coming from the passenger seat 😂

[@adamliz8172]

Big Thumbs up from us :-) Wheres the proper Mel? you know the handsome one that wears glasses :-) , question i purchased the same stove as yours when i watched your video of installing it, but didnt realise you have to change jets? so my question for the Mel in other video with glasses is what size jet/s would i need? Cheers Mel Clone.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Haha if you got your stove from the same place as mine it will have the jets fitted you will find a small bag with the domestic jets in the box 👍👍

[@northeastcarpfishing]

Hi Mel just noticed your van has a extra security lock on side sliding door is that true mine has but can't open from inside which I'm concerned about once I convert to a camper

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I can open my door from inside but need key to open from outside just like a yall lock on a house 👍

[@northeastcarpfishing]

@@BigVanSmallWorld ile have to check mine out thanks again have a great Xmas and keep up good work

[@robertlee3734]

nice fella

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you ☺️

[@jimdandy4329]

How long a burn can you get on that wood stove? Will it keep you warm for the night in 10degrees Fahrenheit or less?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good question it’s ok and heats really fast but depends on what wood you have to how long it lasts with soft wood I get about 2 hours with hard wood it lasts 3 to 4 hours I usually wake up needing a wee before it goes out though so I re fill it at that time 👍😊👍

[@jimdandy4329]

@@BigVanSmallWorld I like the idea and no worries about electrical or fuel lines, very nice van set up. I like what you’ve done with it. Currently building my first one.

[@jamesjames1227]

Is the van 4x4 Mel matey it’s cracking van I use 2018 ranger and sleep in the pickup bed haha but I want a van as am in same boat with detecting I want something to make dinner in and sleep in too why am on my land but don’t know if to keep truck and just get a transit ex utilities and just stick a bed in am just so stuck as I feel we will have bad winter well I hope it snows cracking video matey Thankyou 💙👍🏽

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hi ya thanks for the positive message unfortunately it’s 2 wheel drive but I’ve not got stuck yet and need places I’d never have gone before definitely worth the investment get a van you wouldn’t regret it good luck keep on swinging 👍🤓👍

[@jamesjames1227]

Thankyou Mel that’s made me feel loads better as I’ve been looking at a lot 4x4 vans and your totally Wright I’ve got a ford ranger wildtrack and when I had road tyres on i could easy get my pickup stuck just on a wet grass verge pulling over for a car or even driving in stubbles on a wet day ... But I totally agree with you Mel matey on that one because as soon as I put a set of general grabbers on ...I’ve never had to use 4x4 wheel drive at all and that is the same for my last 6 pickup truck as well matey especially in the snow or driving across wet stubble fields ...That’s made me feel loads better I don’t have to look at all wheel drive vans Thankyou Mel ..I’ve seen ex utility one cheep and it’s really clean in side for a change and not dirty and all I have to do is build a bed and get some BF goodrich tyres ...have you ever thought of getting a winch too matey just as back up as well just i only need a van just to chill in and sleep odd night but be able to have a coffee in it and chill as I’ve got over 2000 aces of land and it’s mostly valleys and there are a lot people night hawking on a night but they have been lucky so far and all got away so I’m after a van I can paint army stealth colours but also keep eyes out from inside my van with my Dji Mavic Enterprise drone ...just sick of seeing on Facebook people that are local to me but I know full well they haven’t got any permission as my famley are from a farming background so I know the land ...But it’s the posting all there good finds I know there is a lot people targeting my land on night Matey and they know to look out for me truck so I’m thinking of van to be more stealth in so they eggnor me in a van till back doors open and I come flying out on quad haha 😂..hey there good quads to be fair Mel use my kids quads some times if fields are ploughed and I’ve got mile or 2 to reach me land from road I use a little Yamaha YMF 90cc forward and backwards rev and go such good little thing to carry all ur things to other side in or check permission on matey thanks for help Mel and off to get cracking on get van cheers matey Godbless 🙏🏽

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

@@jamesjames1227 good luck James maybe one day When all the trouble are over I’ll come help you with the night hawks would make a great video 👍🤓👍

[@jasonpugz]

Hi Mel what model and engine is this Mercedes thanks

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

It’s a CDI 2.1 MWB 👍

[@andyfletcher154]

❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙#supportvanlifers

[@nashsgt]

Hi I'm looking to get a swb sprinter because it will also be daily drive I'm 6ft tall would need bed to go across can I obtain this by useing the window recess thank you Steve

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Yes you can use m 6ft and sleep across the back I have made a couple of videos on how I did this 👍😊👍

[@nashsgt]

@@BigVanSmallWorld thank you 👍

[@SillyMonkeys]

Hi Mel, I'm thinking of buying a Sprinter van and doing a conversion next year, would you recommend the sprinter?...I believe that fuel costs and maintenance costs are more than say a Ford Transit or a VW Crafter, do you find this to be true ?....I would do my own service and maintenance, so maybe its not much difference then?...Thank you.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hi great question and for sure if you can do your own servicing one hundred percent get a sprinter I’ve had Ford I’ve had VW you simply cannot beat the quality of Mercedes they cost more yes but they are definitely built to last and most importantly they are so much better to drive especially over long distances. I had a lot of issues with my sprinter but I did buy it from a salvage auction for a fraction of what it was worth so knowing that I would have to work on it but now it’s running so well I’d say I’d never part with it. Before you buy anything make sure you test drive a Ford a VW and then the sprinter you will thank me 🍻🫶👍

[@ant_hart]

Hey Mel, what size are your solar panels mate? Seem a perfect fit (lxw) is that also a unistrut roof rack ? I’ve been designing one from ally but unistrut whilst heavier is much more simple to build Cheers bud Ant

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hi Ant I have 2 Renogy 160wat panels and yes they fit perfectly to my uni strut I have made video all about it the thumbnail is titled Nice Rack lol 😂

[@ant_hart]

@@BigVanSmallWorld Awesome! Cheers Mel, I’ll have a look now 👍🏼

[@101skallywag]

Hi Mel, did you get any joy out of the DVLA?!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

No nothing at all still a van with windows I do intend on getting a proper awning maybe then I’ll re apply 👍

[@JagerScot-01]

Hi Mel. Got my log book back after request to change to motor caravan. Van with side windows. Its mental. What are they looking for. Cheers

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I really don’t know it’s a minefield 👍

[@delzprojects2573]

Blood!!! Actually I don't think they know themselves

[@stek2190]

Have you got a link for gas kit Mel 👍

[@uptowndisco2]

Mel does having the back of the 3rd seat missing cause problems at MOT test time ?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Funny you should ask no it didn’t and next weeks video covers mot 👍😊👍

[@uptowndisco2]

@@BigVanSmallWorld Look forwards to that , if it causes no issues I would do the same in mine but it would be no cutting as the back of the 3rd seat in mine folds forwards to make a middle tray for takeaways lol , I think I would just need to remove the hinge part , it is a Renault Master 2014 lwb , not long bought it and only partial converted so far .