Ambulance To Off Grid Camper Van Conversion | Electrics & Solar Installation

[@Geoff5565]

Good to see you on Friday 11th October in the Shrewsbury b&q store getting more products for your camper van it was good to see you and your dad. I didn't come over to bother you looked like you were both bizzy getting ply board but it was nice to see you in person. Good luck with your project best wishes Geoff.

[@BrendanExplores]

@@Geoff5565 hey mate, thanks 🙂 you should of said hello 👋 would of been good to have a chat, maybe next time though 👍. It's becoming a second home that place 🤣

[@RecoveringHermit]

I’ve been following you for a couple of years and watched you in several different vehicles. So pleased for you to have that bigger van you’ve always wanted. Looking forward to watching the build and you take your little family away on trips.

[@LiamTheTerrible]

Thank you for choosing coalition vans to work on your van mate, it means a lot! The lads did a great job, see you again soon

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks for booking me at short notice on a Sunday of all days mate 👍 was a good day spent with you guys 🙂

[@LiamTheTerrible]

@@BrendanExploresno problem at all, was good to see you!

[@peteraitken6494]

Hi mate vans coming along looking really good ,a lot of work but will be worth it in the end wish you all the best with it 👌👍❤️

[@LiamTheTerrible]

@@peteraitken6494 🤘🏽

[@peteraitken6494]

@@LiamTheTerrible nice work guys 👍👌

[@levt7651]

Fill the channels with insulation. I used Rock wool, but I've seen others using spray foam. After that, go ahead and put a vapor barrier on top of it. Btw - the build is coming out very nicely. You pay great attention to detail and that'll definitely pay off! 😊 Lauren

[@Happytraveller69]

It is looking real good. The electrical work was done very well. Can not wait to see the end of the build. Great job

[@BrendanExplores]

@@Happytraveller69 cheers mate, yeh I'm proper chuffed with it 😁 I can't wait for the first camp!

[@daihatsudave6332]

We do have faith ! Great people you meet on your creation journey . Great video again !

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you very much mate, I appreciate it 😁

[@Alivefrom45]

nice update Brendan, you will be cooking in the van very soon.

[@MrGf3]

If you find the powered steering stiff on your master. Just grease the joint on the engine side of the steering shaft. Mine drove much better after that.

[@BrendanExplores]

@@MrGf3 now you mention it, it is a little heavy sometimes. Where exactly in the engine bay mate?

[@MrGf3]

@@BrendanExplores as the steering shaft from the steering wheel goes through the bulkhead into the engine bay there is a universal joint mine was rusty and made steering difficult. A brush with 2 foot long handle and some grease fixed it. On youtube there is a guy that replaced his steering pump and when that didn't work his steering rack only to find it was just this joint. Wish I had done it before I spent 3 months driving around Spain.

[@BrendanExplores]

@@MrGf3 thanks for heads up mate, appreciate that, I'll take a look later 🙂

[@karlcronin6589]

Bloody hell Brendan I am 58, so if you have aches and pains at your age. I was grafting for days doing our Iveco extra long wheel base van. Keep up with the great job.

[@BrendanExplores]

I know 🤣 maybe I should stretch a bit more lol. Yoga seems to be popular in the vanlife community haha

[@hughtempleton8640]

Those guys have done an amazing job of the electrics ❤ . Thank you for sharing. 😀

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh I'm chuffed with the new setup 😁 a great foundation to add things to now!

[@LiamTheTerrible]

Thank you

[@Andywelsh91]

The camper build is coming along really well mate Love watching you build it and with your dad he's amazing Can't wait for the next video Take care

[@BrendanExplores]

@@Andywelsh91 thanks mate and yeh it's really coming together now 😁. Some more big updates coming in the next video! 👍

[@endabutler7232]

I'd advise you to get that Mapped up to 125 BHP. With the lower power output those Masters are awful on fuel once you go on any decent run. They just don't have enough power to get out of their own way. Money spent on mapping will be given back to you endlessly in better MPG over the course of its life with you.

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh it is unbelievable slow to be fair. Any recommendations on where to get a decent map and how much should I be paying? Don't want to be ripped off or mess the van up 👍

[@endabutler7232]

​@@BrendanExploresCan't help you there unless you fancy visiting a pal of mine here in ...... Ireland 😂

[@MrGf3]

Just found your channel. I get 31 out of my 12 reg ex ambulance Renault master. I cheated though I bought one that someone else had converted still has the same top lockers that you removed.

[@Me_myself_and_skye_]

Brilliant vlog again mate! Your like grandad in only fools!! Cured all paints after one use! Haha

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers mate 🙂 just need a cellar door to fall through now 🤣👍

[@steveduffy3626]

Doing a great job guys.

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks buddy! 😁

[@ianroberts5387]

minter vid coming along now ,them sheffield lads know there stuff 👌👌

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers mate, yeh I was in safe hands 🙂👍

[@ianroberts5387]

@@BrendanExplores I'll give them lads a shout 👏 I've a custom and thinking of converting it ,seen all ya vids ,your new van is gunna be epic 😎

[@TheJonno1968]

Looking brilliant mate you are so clever.

[@BrendanExplores]

Don't know about the latter but yes it's definitely starting to take shape now 😁👍

[@johnrhodes4803]

Great stuff

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers mate 🙂👍

[@matthewwall3319]

Can't wait for this to be completed. Been a subscriber for a while and to see how you have moved forward with the vehicles is cool. Also sub to coalitions too, glad to see their business grow

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh me too mate! It's going to look brilliant 🙂 it's also been interesting that I've stuck with Renault all the way 🤣 not intentionally mind

[@matthewwall3319]

@BrendanExplores I'm in two minds to get a van myself. Had a look around and checked online for insurance quotes to see how much it will be...my god! Even a 15yr old vauxhall vivaro is around £1300+ so I think I'll pass. Probably end up with a fiat doblo/citreon berlingo as it would be a daily driver but also a bed for weekends away etc.. I need to do something for next year as I had a relationship breakdown so now I'm single after 14yrd so I guess I don't need anything to big

[@william666]

Loving the vids ,love the camper

[@BrendanExplores]

@@william666 cheers mate, glad your enjoying them 🙂👍

[@unusualaquariumecosystems5805]

I've had good success with getting more MPG by throwing in a bottle of Lucas Diesel Deep Clean, 2.4 engine car gone from 35 to 39 😀

[@davidbrodie9929]

Very good video very interesting project your doing mate 👍

[@BrendanExplores]

Thanks mate, yeh it's not what I expected but it's coming along nicely 🙂👍

[@heatherpalmer]

Your making great progress well done 🎉❤xx

[@BrendanExplores]

Thank you Heather 🙂

[@Pootz1000]

Excellent choice of Sub. Can't beat Tikka

[@BrendanExplores]

Classic mate, especially with a bit of south west 😋

[@PixiesChannel12345]

'@LiamTheTerrible does an outstanding job, His vans are quality, You should have told me you were in Sheffield on Sunday, That unit is literally 10 minutes from my house lol, Vans is coming along nicely fella.

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh I'm happy with the work 🙂 yeh I was going to take a look at the crucible theatre while I was there but the job took up the day so maybe next time 👍

[@andrewmillerphotography]

I get 29-30 with BFG KO2 and 3.2t fully loaded in my aster Mk3

[@BrendanExplores]

Ahh ok then, that's promising I suppose 👍

[@mark_your_adventures90]

Looking good with these updates mate 🙌🏼 With the channels, I'd say to put some of the loft insulation in there but I've heard not to overfill it too much so that you allow a bit of airflow in there too, same with the channels at the top of the sides where all those holes are too, just stuff some in where you can 👌🏼

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh I think that's what I'll do mate, I won't over do it as I've heard it's supposed to be somewhat clear in cold weather to stop condensation 🙂👍

[@limpjaffacake]

Small world lol, that unit is 2 streets away from my house! I walk my dog on the field opposite where you turned right on to century street 🤣

[@BrendanExplores]

It certainly is mate, any info on the name century street? Snooker related do you know? 👍

[@BruceLauderdale]

Thanks for the sub mate!!!

[@BrendanExplores]

Your welcome mate 😁 thank you for all your help 👍

[@PatrykO5]

Think you need to look up the definition of "grifting" 😂 great vid

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh I did think after I'm sure I was supposed to say grafting 🤣🤣

[@JoshLRigg]

Great video mate 🙂🙂🙂🙂😃😃😃

[@BrendanExplores]

Cheers mate 🙂👍

[@debwilson5182]

Another informative vid Brandon, thankyou, it's coming on a treat! We've just bought out first campervan and it could do with a bit of re-jigging layout wise, but I wouldn't know where to start particulaly where the electrics are concerned.. Does coalition vans offer a service to reposition things?

[@BrendanExplores]

No worries and I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂. Yeh I think they cover most it not all aspects of build out campervans, I'm sure they can help you 👍. I hope the layout I go for stays for a while as I would hate to have to replan everything but if you know what you want, it's worth doing it

[@Mark-nr4mg]

I'm converting my vivaro 2020, but I've not a clue what solar panel to get on the roof, I will be running lights, small TV, and hob. Also what inverter would I need. And battery also. And a diesel heater. I've I missed anything out, please let me know. Thanks. Ps your vids are great 👍

[@BrendanExplores]

@@Mark-nr4mg I got 2x 100w panels from Renogy on my roof and I would think that's about the same as what you could have on the vivaro 👍. I've actually got a whole series on my old Renault Trafic I converted which is the same van as a vivaro 🙂. It's in my playlists on my channel, it might help you 👍

[@Mark-nr4mg]

@@BrendanExplores Thanks mate 👍

[@MathewBoyles]

Hi how are you doing

[@daveswindon2000]

morning mate insulate all the voids or they will condensate and the water is trapped bedind panels causing damage and smells. great job btw

[@BrendanExplores]

@@daveswindon2000 nice one mate 👍 thanks for the advice 🙂

[@PHILIPVOUSDEN]

Are you leaving the solar cables on the roof as they are, I would cover them

[@BrendanExplores]

@@PHILIPVOUSDEN what would you cover them with mate? I don't really want to trap water and dirt on the roof if I can avoid it 👍

[@PHILIPVOUSDEN]

Why didn't you bring them in through the roof & connect to the rear solar panel then down to your electrical panel, please don't leave them bare on the roof. Phil

[@SToNED_DAYZ]

maybe try some closed cell foam for the channels, or just use the wool, but not to compacted

[@BrendanExplores]

@@SToNED_DAYZ yeh I've got loads left so I think I'll just use the wool sparingly 🙂👍

[@SToNED_DAYZ]

@@BrendanExplores yeah sounds good. also if you can, maybe put the cables on the roof in some conduit. if they get caught by a branch off a tree or something then they could get damaged or pulled off. least they will be protected. loving the build

[@chrisbutcher3280]

Ok uncle Albert 😂😂

[@BrendanExplores]

@@chrisbutcher3280 during the war 🤣

[@MrTerryb1956]

Liam and his are easily the best the best van builders out there

[@cheese_and_crackers3270]

My question is are you actually saving any money building it yourself? Or would it not be cheaper just to buy a ready built one?

[@BrendanExplores]

Definitely saving a lot of money mate, a van that age/millage ready build would be 15-18k and I'm going to be well under that by the time the vans finished 🙂👍

[@boatingmanchester]

Your growing through your hair Brendan :)

[@BrendanExplores]

🤣🤣 I think you might be right haha. Not far behind my dad lol

[@matthewtaylor7789]

I’m from Telford love to come on a camp with you one day

[@BrendanExplores]

Small world mate and I'm hoping to get a few people together in the new year for a camp to meet up 🙂 more details to follow 👍

[@md2320]

Looking good do you do this around a day job???

[@BrendanExplores]

I've taken a huge leap of faith in trying to do this full time now mate 👍 I'm definitely earning less than minimum wage that's for sure but fingers crossed this time next year Rodney 😉

[@md2320]

@@BrendanExplores lucky guy!!! 👍

[@petewarby7158]

Still flinging the camera about and making me seasick, sadly. Good content even if i do need meds after watching lol.

[@BrendanExplores]

I do apologise mate, I need to be a little bit more mindful sometimes as your not the only person who's mentioned it 👍. Appreciate you sticking with me though 🙂

[@danshepherdson3012]

New subscriber, question why wear gloves at times when cooking. Interesting content just learned not all car campers ar doggers

[@Jayraaff9]

Bruce is that a South African accent? 😅recognise our accent anywhere

[@tommo120]

I'm glad someone mentioned this! Was trying to place his accent and thought he sounded a bit South African too

[@Huck94]

Brendan, did you say 30 miles per gallon? How in the world is that possible? I was excited when my chevy g20 conversion van, got 17.7 mpg. I enjoy your videos, keep em coming.

[@BrendanExplores]

Yeh I guess I'm just used to my small van 😂. I suppose 30 is good for a big van eh 👍

[@Huck94]

@@BrendanExplores that's amazing for a vehicle of that size.

[@Huck94]

Wait, your van is diesel, correct? If so, that's the big difference. Mine weighs in at 4,500+ lb. with a 5.7 litre gas engine.

[@BrendanExplores]

@@Huck94 ahhh yes mines a 2.3 diesel and the van weights 2.8t at present

[@scottstw]

Sounds like you're in the USA, Jerry. Sorry if I'm teaching you something you already know, but a UK gallon is 4.546L where as a US gallon is 3.785L. So, Brendan's van's probably getting somewhere around 25mpg US.

[@unusualaquariumecosystems5805]

Tikka in herb bread? Was the Tikka not tasty enough?

[@eabad653]

I have never seen cables run and exposed on the roof like that.. why?.

[@BrendanExplores]

They are UV protected but I may put some conduit on there in the future 🙂

[@xIDarkSideIx]

Mate I know you've filmed this for doc purposes, but I wouldn't show how you've installed the solar on the roof thiefs will have it off in seconds if they know where your van is...

[@BrendanExplores]

Fair point mate 👍 I appreciate your concern buddy. The panels aren't the most expensive in the world to be fair, think it was £170 for the 2 so not worth being nicked for the hassle of getting them off. But you never know in these times to be fair

[@LiamTheTerrible]

No one steels solar panels off vans

[@clarkspiemuncher]

No point in this country these days as we dont get any sun anyway😅​@@LiamTheTerrible

[@xIDarkSideIx]

@@LiamTheTerrible Oh they do... Narrowboats also

[@maddog19671967]

I dont meen to be critical but ive never seen solar panels linked up with wires laying on the roof mate and cutting out the hole in the roof with an angle grinder is a very big NO NO !!!! the hot sparks landing on your paint work will damage the paint work let alone other vans next to it. when cutting out holes on any vans needs to be with a jigsaw , PERIOD!!!!!

[@BrendanExplores]

I appreciate your opinion mate but I've seen on the roof after the install and everything is clean and tidy 👍. The cables used are UV protected and I was given the choice of using conduit. All in all it's a clean and tidy job in my opinion

[@LiamTheTerrible]

😂

[@shropshireladoutdoors743]

21:14 Yep those cables are massive and should have gone inside you only need 6mm singles max and that is for 100m run so you could have used 4mm and your right heat from the grinder bubbles the paint and burns it looks crap and the cable is held on with sticky pads

[@GoggleBoxGamer]

Would thought you would of been installing the electric yourself.. Was looking forward more in formed videos. Not you just chatting over people. 😂😂

[@BrendanExplores]

I'd of blown myself up by now lol. I will be giving the electrics another go soon though 🙂