Building the Ultimate Photography Campervan | Part 7

[@Feeris]

I don't think this is really a series on campervan building anymore. It's more of a documentary of a man slowly descending in to madness while looking for his glasses

[@NigelDanson]

I agree

[@ShelleyLevy-rm2kf]

As a safety professional, I always find myself holding my breath with my hands to my head!! Lifting that satellite assembly onto the roof!!! All's well that ends well!! What a great project - I love watching you problem solve your way to your dream campervan.

[@champagneshutterphotography]

Love the bravery and flush fit of the Starlink - and Nigel's voice going up an octave when he's pleased with himself!

[@timrosenburgh8597]

My heart always goes in my mouth when you are drilling in the van and you say I think it will be ok. Definitely a very tight shower but it is looking good. Look forward to the next episode.

[@andeeleininger5968]

“I put my son under the car…” had me laughing before you finished the sentence. Such a dad thing and I love it.

[@Soefryd]

KZbins most funny diy video, keep it going😉👍 wonder if the van can move with all that weight in it😁👍

[@NigelDanson]

Yeah - I am expecting it to just collapse at some point...

[@jaketuckeyimages]

Great stuff, I love the camper build.

[@anneastbury9766]

Another informative and funny van video with added jeopardy moments. Maybe santa will bring you some spare safety glasses. 😊Brilliant, thanks Nigel.

[@TLM823]

Incredible amount of work and precision! Amazing.

[@davidfoster3246]

Nigel, You may regret attaching the dish to the top of the van as parking under or close to trees will block your signal. I keep mine on its stand on the end of a 150’ cable so that i can pretty much always park where i want and still get a signal.

[@artiedoc]

Nigel you are moving along at break neck speed despite losing your glasses ! Would be awesome to see it done by Feb 😊🙏I think it’s hilarious that not only is Rick silent while behind the camera as you go on talking he maintains silence on camera as well 🤣🤣Best !

[@NigelDanson]

thanks - it definitely won't be done by Feb - maybe April

[@PhillConnell]

Missed opportunity for a 'Fiddly on the roof' gag. Great video, despite that faux pas.

[@domipro123]

I did the same thing. Dremel the motors off. Same 3D printed elements. But I kept the original modem as using only the Starling when standing still. Powered by big Lithium battery. Works perfect!

[@StevePorter_au]

Your dad looks like my next door neighbour. I always put our protective glasses down in the exact same spot, so I can find them. I'm always worried my wife is going to use them though, because you can guarantee she'll put them somewhere else and I'll have to use the old, scratched pair instead.

[@compadrechuma]

Safety glasses are not expensive - I hang a pair on every machine. Never lose them and they are a good reminder to use them.

[@alwynwilliams2661]

Who's a clever boy then! ( hope it all works when you finished) 😅🤣

[@NigelDanson]

Surely it will - won't it?

[@maxencelemoine4190]

For someone like, with two left hands, no tools and most importantly, zero skill, this very impressive ! well done

[@guycl2381]

All that drilling in a brand new Crafter .... now that takes some guts ! Very curious about your electricity setup ! Kind regards, Guy.

[@chrisaris8756]

Tell you what Nigel when I had my woodwork shop I had AT LEAST one pair of protective glasses with each machine, bench and work area so I didn’t spend all day looking for them!!!

[@NigelDanson]

Good tip!

[@doderiolarkisso4038]

Lol, i never knew Makita also made jackets. Interesting video as usual!

[@marioasciak3465]

seeing the tools you have you can have my tool kit:- hammer, pliers and saw!!!Tx

[@BugbugAdventures]

Im looking forward to the day im 60 and can finally do this

[@stigfloberghagenphotography]

Great video

[@user-or1kn1my9b]

I would not have been game to chop that antenna. I’m a bit surprised it works- ours moves around all the time to locate a satellite.

[@NigelDanson]

Yeah - there are so many of them now that it isn't really needed. Still get the same download and upload speed...

[@user-or1kn1my9b]

@@NigelDanson Yes, I see that’s what they are saying. Maybe we have less here in Tasmania!

[@JasonLorette]

Rick's laughter at the end...ha ha. Looking good, having the dish encased like that doesn't affect it at all?

[@NigelDanson]

Not at all

[@JasonLorette]

@ very cool idea, glad it’s working out!! 👏🏻

[@rogerhampton2844]

How will you clean under all that roof stuff? You’re going to get algae and mould under there.

[@jophermans]

Mate, love these campervan series. I have my own campervan that takes me around Europe for photography and surf adventures. The one thing we struggle with is to charge our macbook pro laptops. For some reason they macbook charger drains the household battery to fast. I'm curious to what your solution is to keep your laptop(s) charged while being parked. What household battery system did you set up?

[@robertgrenader858]

You should have added a weep hole(s) on the aluminum sheet under the starlink dish; rain is very persistent. Also, where will your potable and grey water tanks be mounted???

[@NigelDanson]

Thanks - there are some weep holes. Grey water tank is underneath

[@derplc]

Nigel, I would really appreciate the name and model...or a link to the 12v-48v supply and same for the wifi router. Keep up the great work bub

[@curtishall8208]

Very entertaining (and interesting) -- but will you ever want to finish your van?

[@NigelDanson]

Probably not - I love doing it

[@FaviousM]

Do you not have to be able to turn/tilt the Starlink to make it work properly?

[@NigelDanson]

Nope - works fine just pointing straight up

[@gashead2]

I wondered the same but you are only in one position so it may change in a different location, I hope it works for you after all that work.

[@bencollins7684]

Nigel I have used Starlink at home and for work. The non-RV residential version (which it appears you have) is geolocked - meaning if you drive around to a different area, it won't work. The RV version does not have this problem. Have you checked that you will actually be able to drive to different areas and still have it working?

[@NigelDanson]

It isn't geo locked any more which is good

[@bencollins7684]

@NigelDanson as in your particular one has been un-geolocked, or the residential version is no longer geolocked for anyone?

[@UncleDobby]

@bencollins7684 if I may interject… The hardware is not restrictive. Your dish may be the same hardware as Nigel’s. It’s in fact the subscription plan that determines where you are licenced to use it. A Home plan fixes your location as the only place to use it. I have the Roam plan and like Nigel, the device can be used anywhere on land and up to 16km off shore in many countries on the globe. There are some countries where it cannot be used. I’m in Australia. The ability to use any of the 3 models of hardware available, recently opened up to use while mobile.

[@Dan-C-71]

Tell me you covered up the big hole in the bottom of the satellite dish, my OCD needs to know. And is that Rick Bebbington?

[@stevemeier7876]

I am surprised you put a shower in...I thought in Europe you could always check nito a motor camp where showers are available as it takes so much space......and weight it adds

[@NigelDanson]

It was more I wanted a room to dry things and a toilet….

[@jamesv.wilkerson30]

All the fancy tools, but no allen key bits for your drill...;)

[@micheleguerra3091]

Sorry for the off-topic, but I figured on this channel there are many Nikon users :) I just bought the 100-400 zoom lens and I noticed that there is something inside that rattles when I wobble or rotate it. I presume it's the VR, since when the camera is on it doesn't do it. Is it normal or should I worry? It seems weird to me if it were to be normal, it sounds so cheap

[@NigelDanson]

That isn’t normal - best to get it checked out

[@micheleguerra3091]

@@NigelDanson Thanks! And sorry again for the spam, I figured that it would feed the algorithm anyway, so it was not too bad ^^" I did enjoy the video though! :D

[@hylkeheidstra2274]

You know there are these strings you can attach to your glasses and then put them arpund your neck 😊..

[@NigelDanson]

I’m not that old 😂

[@antonoat]

Nigel I'm praying and hoping you never get cramp, drop the soap or even sneeze whilst in your new "fits like a glove "shower ! Also slightly baffled why you frequently refer to your new van as a "car" , no car ever made was as big or houses so many creature comforts, it's a motor home, or at least it will be one day! Lol. You do have a good sense of humour, probably just as well. Hoping you'll be in by xmas as your house appears way too tiny to house your camera gear collection, lol.

[@ronaldbuitendijkfotografie]

"The video Starlink does not want you to see!"

[@ernestthomas9406]

Is there an ending to this story? Been waiting a while! By the time you finish, all the things you put in will be outdated.

[@NigelDanson]

No rush

[@robertdidierphotography]

Nice one Nigel, just a question how are you going to line up the starlink when it only points at one part of the sky? and cannot move any more

[@davidstorm4015]

that is my question too

[@NigelDanson]

Doesn’t need to move as so many satellites now

[@nerrelloader4226]

Wow, you can start another business as a camper van builder for budding photographers wanting to get off grid, after you've finished your own Nigel. Just don't put on weight for that shower/toilet! lol.

[@derplc]

.....bud...😂

[@jeffnewman8261]

You need a chin for your safety classes so you don't lose them 😂

[@rogerhampton2844]

I’m surprised you showed yourself chopping your wife’s bush in one your videos.

[@jorghansen2117]

No cent more for Elon Musk. I Prefer a normal 5G Router.

[@DavidSims-u1j]

It

[@DavidSims-u1j]

It doesn't get better than....... 🤔

[@wellwhatthen10101]

Solar panel are shit had them tried them binned them not worth the money

[@NigelRabson]

I have been watching your photography videos from day one and thought you were a very clever and inventive guy, but after watching a few van build videos, I've had a rethink - unsubscribed.