Camper Opening Side Window Installation Van Life Build Campervan Conversion

[@nuklearpuppy]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much for this . Always superbly explained 👌🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

My pleasure 😊

[@bobbyfischer6786]

Crystals and spooky stuff haha. Well done guys. Good job

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@torywatson8663]

I do like those small windows, and the surround gives it a lovely finish. Next van…..so many ideas. ☺️

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you

[@craigevans3694]

Nice to see you back at it mel, great video👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@nikoloko5561]

Thanks Mel and Rebecca very entertaining you work well together! The windows look really good And yes Rebecca don’t paint them reveals pine contrasts lovely with the white. Take care you two stay safe and a big thumbs up 👍👍👍😎

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you

[@warty5007]

Nice to see you working again 😜👏👏👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you

[@VANFLIPPINGTASTIC]

Great job .. looks much brighter in the van now

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@Marshy234]

Great job Mel an great tips 👍🚐

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@theabbottsabout9090]

Your videos are just so entertaining Mel, love them ☺️

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@justinsmith6296]

Hi Mel Glad to see your back bud, your videos are all that are keeping me going at the moment, keep up the good work 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you buddy that’s really appreciated hope you are ok

[@eyelidman09]

Nice one Mel! Good to see you back on your feet and back at it! Stay well, stay safe.🙏🌞🇬🇧🌞🙏

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@maryhaas4869]

20 mills Mel.Not 20cm’s 🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤣😂🤣😂 Love your work 🙏❣️ Good job guys Hi from Australia 🇦🇺👍🏻

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

G day thank you for putting me right 👍🇬🇧🥰🇦🇺👍

[@paulboyle9605]

Brilliant job, really well done. Regards Paul

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@JacquelineTombs]

Job well done

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you ☺️

[@michealgillman7418]

Brilliant job Mel...I knew it would fit mate!! 👏Mick

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@errolmagill1611]

Glad you have found the multi/oscillating tool; I got hold of one a few years back and it has got me out of many sticky spots, one of my favourite tools, so versatile. Good to see out and about doing what you do.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you buddy 👍

[@robtrueblood853]

Another top quality video mel keep up the great work 👍🏻

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@HONMONSTER]

Do Like these videos Very good information and funny at the same time.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@BruceLauderdale]

Thick gut, weed eat line pulled backward and forward also separates the silicone nicely.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I have no idea what you mean

[@BruceLauderdale]

@@BigVanSmallWorld - if you feed a piece of line from your strimmer behind the panel… and then pull it forward and backward like a saw it goes through the silicone and separates it quickly and easily.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

@@BruceLauderdale ohh 😮 I see such a shame I don’t have a strimmer But then I don’t have any grass lol 😂 great idea thanks buddy 👍😊👍

[@lostinuk820]

keep up the good work

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@domainnameguy]

just seen an ideal campervan project for someone with mechanical skills and that doesnt mind high mileage etc its your cup of tee lol eg a vw crafter with 288k miles ex coirier van gew lights on dash etc and a few rust spots etc

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks but no thanks I’ll stick with what I’ve got for now it’s an ongoing project lol 😂

[@alangrobnik1769]

hey mel glad to.see u back at it been quiet without ur videos and can see whos the boss in ur relationship

[@lindamassey5305]

So glad to see you well.watching you from Dubuque Iowa. take care mel.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Oh wow that’s incredible thank you you’re so lucky to live in such an amazing country 👍😊👍

[@catandgareth]

Thats brilliant timing, we are just about to fit ours. Thanks so much for the informative video :)

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re welcome good luck

[@abikerstale806]

Excellent, Great to see another window installation being done by you 👍 Onwards & Upwards! Good to note about the drain chambers. - Making it look easy! 😁

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@markholroyd4472]

Great vid & good tips

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@billmccaslin4198]

Love the video as always

[@DaveTheDasher77]

Great stuff mate

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you

[@kevingalloway9338]

Awesome job ..looks great

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@donnysweekendvanlifetravel7854]

great job mel top job mate and the rain held off i was fitting a skylight on friday lucky the rain held off all the best donny

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you buddy and well done 👍

[@CiderTalbotToo]

Good ol boy great job. Right get round here and do mine lol 😂

[@thinkfirst9464]

Another job well done

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

Good job guys : )

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you

[@garrybeard7718]

Fantastic job Mel what a woman wants a woman gets .so my wife says he he.well done guys it’s looking great.👍🇬🇧🤘🤣

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@billinns7676]

Great video!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

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

[@hollymcsweeney4625]

Hi Mel the link you’ve given for the window is actually a slightly different design to yours on the inside. Bit stumped for how to make our template so will contact the shop linked! Just thought you should know ☺️

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks for the info!

[@katcankan7129]

A fab job Mel 😊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@dannyclark131]

I've installed the same window. Mine dripped down the window too. Luckily I had Iso alcohol spray (or wipes) which instantly wipes off the bonding agent. Personally, I'd suggest not to seal over the drainage channels. Firstly, it needs to remain flush to the window. Secondly, these windows in particular have such a small frame/surface area to bond and from experience there is a tendency to put way too much sealant on and it squirts out of the frame - which would also seal over the drainage channels, if too much.

[@WhipperdeetsAdventures]

Wow they look brilliant, I never fitted mine but watched the professional guy fit them in my van till I go home and noticed one side slight different to the other :( so my windows are wonky at the back /; I wish I had that tool when I cut mine out, I made a bit of a mess:( might have to purchase one to tidy it up as it does bug me badly. I’ve covered it up for now but soon I’ll have to make it 100% better :) becks van looking lovely ☺️ Hope your been well bud :) your extremely talented :) 🤗

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you buddy I get complaints all the time about so called professionals it’s a shame sorry you have suffered from the same problems

[@WhipperdeetsAdventures]

@@BigVanSmallWorld guess it’s part of learning ;) the first one is the wonky one 😂 and the second one is sort of perfect, you notice it worse in the bedroom area inside more than out side, then I used the wrong tool to cut my wall out after i decided to make my bed like yours instead of long ways. Live and learn but will buy that tool and do it better during the winter lol. I was thinking two rear door windows, I got quieted £285 to £360 by some, is that expensive? Great watching your videos buddy, your a big inspiration :)

[@SunshineMix101]

'Great vid' guys! :)

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@Leatherkid01]

Good job Mel as always.... Rebecca is lucky to have u as a buddy. Yours is tinted is it not?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you and yes

[@stuartbrocklebank6233]

Hi Mel and Becka seen as you like using unistrut i was wondering if you could make ladders out of it for the back of the van, you might need to put a piece across the roof rack to clip into maybe make them foldable so they can fit in the back. Its just an idea I thought about the other day. I can't afford a van to try it ,so I'll just have to keep dreaming

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Sounds like a great idea but I have a telescopic ladder it’s really amazing. Stay positive and focused your dreams can come true I maxed out my credit card to build my van now I’m living in it I’m paying it off rather than paying rent 👍😊👍

[@legojenn]

I can't say that I'm not jealous of you folks with the larger vans. I do my travelling in a Chrysler minivan. The biggest irritation is having to jump into the front seat, turn the key on then adjust the window, remove the key and climb back. There's no metal to cut into to insert a sliding window.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

sounds cosy to me 👍😊👍

[@monty_sultana]

Sat on train to bristol watching this lol

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you ☺️

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@billmccaslin4198]

Everybody don't forget to like subscribe and share and check out the links down below.

[@flyonthewall7026]

Hey'up Mel..... I need help PLEASE 🙏 I've bought some 3speed 12v Fans for the Van... How do I attach them to wood ?..?..? 🙏👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

With screws 🤔👍

[@agfbuilding]

Great vid , could you tell me where you got the windows from please

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Leisure windows direct I think 🤔

[@agfbuilding]

@@BigVanSmallWorld great thanks 🤩

[@alfiemaud9177]

What windows did you use I can’t decide 🤯😊

[@stevenbainbridge9137]

where do you get those little windows from?

[@randylls5341]

Is it possible to get windows that don't need to have the ribs cut out?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Yes look for horse box windows

[@rickygee1233]

Do you have a Link for the windows where to buy ?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Links in the description of all videos 👍

[@scattyfox]

If only I had watched this before I made the hole 😅

[@peterneal7160]

Weldone! You could have used the Window to draw your 4 straight lines each side then draw in the curved edges, on your Template. Saves all that measuring and marking, just 2 each side! :-)

[@raymondshattucks3634]

Dont buy use the edging strip the metal opening to the window???? do you not recommend the edging strip at all ??

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I don’t use it that’s all it’s up to you if you use it or not

[@billinns7676]

Why not flip it over to the inside part on window, and trace the inside curve?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Good luck with trying that there isn’t room 👍😊👍

[@charlevoix418]

A way better idea would be that window manufacturers provide cutting templates with their bloody windows...

[@glennfryer1539]

Hey Mel, just a thought, arnt those ribs structural.. ??

[@raymondshattucks3634]

No there not structureat as it a panel van thay are designed yi have bonded windows at the side off the van

[@glennfryer1539]

@@raymondshattucks3634 Ahh brilliant, I guess the actual window frame would add some strength to the aperture.. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@raymondshattucks3634]

@@glennfryer1539 yes ur wright

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

No they are removable 👍

[@tamwestwater]

I have no idea where these links are?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Down below in the description of the video 👇👇

[@mentalneil]

Typical mate, you always produce a better job second time round, oh and it is on the Ladies van and not yours, your #1 fan in Medway

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You know rite

[@junior1b1]

Sorry to say your windows are on the wrong side , windows should open from front to back

[@teslafreedomenergy]

give her to try the cutting not only blsbla

[@bjarnepost5913]

HELLO FROM DENMARK THATS LIEF FREEDOM ON WHEELS GRETH WORKSHOP XPOST BJARNE DENMARK LOLLAND NEIRBORN ISLAND FEMHERN BJARNE XPOST 🇬🇧🇩🇰🚐🐆🤹‍♀️👷‍♂️

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

FIRST!!! Xx

[@sam8rix]

Are u two dating yet if not u should u make a grate couple

[@lukebull8012]

Sooo…are you guys a couple? 🤔

[@stevebarmore3509]

come on mell 20 cm ?? LOL

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

lol 😂