Campervan Update. What did we do wrong? Don't make the same mistakes! Plus, Full Tour. Boxer XLWB

[@chrisl7902]

Just one tip for hot weather, we had a larger silver screen that covered all the front windows. Really stops the heat coming in. Ditto for the side windows. Otherwise it’s like living in a greenhouse. And find some shade. Lovely van BTW.

[@HmdJms]

A nice couple full of energy and a fantastic van. The best of luck guys ❤

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@HmdJms thank you 🙌🏽

[@simonblooddevay]

Pickup Truck Bed-Liner Paint is amazing for things like plastic trim, especially when you're often on non-metalled roads...

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@simonblooddevay that’s what we used. The brand ‘Raptor’. I think it was the prep work that let me down

[@John-wn1co]

Love the blinds were they made to measure .

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@John-wn1co the blinds are from Dometic They’re specific to this variant of van

[@jasonuk4963]

Midge nets for headsets are only £5-10 and you can retro trim them over the MaxFan to stop your bug problem, also there are blackout blinds that attach magnetically that can also be copied and turned I to additional netting

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@jasonuk4963 thanks for that. What do you mean by midge nets for headsets? Keen to do something before we set off to Morocco

[@saidt.8200]

Great setup guys! As for the fading plastic trim, here is how I fixed mine. I had the grey trim which even if not faded don’t look good so I changed them to black. First sand them roughly, and used raptor adhesion promoter spray before applying U-POL 4883 Raptor 2K Bedliner Aerosol. They turned out fantastic.

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@saidt.8200 thanks for the advice. I actually tacked them last week but I sanded them a little too rough. You can see the sanded surface through the paint so looks like I’ll have to have a 3rd attempt at them at some point 😂

[@Ms.Frankenbuilder]

Hot here in Florida, US also, glad I watched this before installing my Max fan, nice van. New subscriber.

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@Ms.Frankenbuilder thank you 🙌🏽

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@Ms.Frankenbuilder we would love to ship the van over to the US and explore there

[@craigheron9961]

Can you provide a link to where you purchased your roof boxes please? Thanks.

[@Cheers_dits_207]

www.planostore.com/large-plano-sportsmans-storage-boxes-heavy-duty-pack-of-two?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAApdJozpUpLrx006bGVnC_ZguVSim-&gclid=CjwKCAjwqre1BhAqEiwA7g9QhsTGmdVB4J6DnerNhY7e4VT0wtQOcW3MIbMtIkzBBeNFZIqHZ6TzGRoCAiQQAvD_BwE

[@colinchallis-thompson9928]

Do both! Both are fantastic places and worth the time 😊

[@Cheers_dits_207]

I’m sure we will get to both eventually. But which first? 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@colinchallis-thompson9928]

@Cheers_dits_207 If you do go to Bali, and if you can, include Indonesia. Well worth it, especially having travelled all that way! At least wo weeks, better three

[@gavinwilkinson3722]

Your right,When you do raptor on plastics you need to get them super clean with some sort of strong solvent so as its totally stripped and then use the specific raptor plastics etch primer first

[@Cheers_dits_207]

Yeh I didn’t pay enough attention to the prep. Will have another go at it this summer

[@darkwaxer]

This looks like an amazing life. I need to get a business that runs itself!

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@darkwaxer video on how we do that coming soon 😂

[@AMGMANIAC]

100% agree about the windows. Look great but useless in practice as I found out on my Sprinter build. My sliding door is rusting inside so will be replaced and I'll use the caravan type as you mentioned.

[@Cheers_dits_207]

I wonder if I could pretend to Terri that our sliding door is rusting? 😂

[@glenncoldicott1040]

Fab van. How does the black paint work in high temps? What is your av mpg? Thanks

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@glenncoldicott1040 Thank you 🙌🏽 I won’t argue the science, black absorbs more heat but when it’s 40 degrees outside, it’s going to be hot inside regardless of the colour. We avg about 27mpg

[@hazelem1266]

The window blinds are great. Where did you get them? Thanks.

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@hazelem1266 The Dometic blinds on the front widows? We picked them up from a motorhome store in Greece but you can find a local dealer through the Dometic website

[@hazelem1266]

@@Cheers_dits_207 thank you very much. We were in Athens in May, pity we didn’t know about it. I will look on the web.

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@hazelem1266 this was up in Thessaloniki. You should find a supplier locally 👍🏼

[@debspaul6635]

Great set up 👍

[@Cheers_dits_207]

Thanks 👍

[@simonblooddevay]

Morocco you can do what you need in a long weekend. If you're looking to fill a month, Bali, the Maldives, Indonesia, etc., is the way to go.

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@simonblooddevay we would be looking at spending longer than a few days 😂 We would be in Morocco for 3 months

[@simonblooddevay]

Wow, there's only so many hookahs you can smoke, spices you can buy, and drug cartels you can establish, before you find that even for a confirmed beach-dweller like me, there's only so much sand you can look at! ;) Happy Trails. Great YTs, thank you. That tip about the MaxFan was key. I was thinking of a rear-mount like yours would leave more unbroken real-estate on the roof; but... mozzies suck, literally.

[@timothybint4960]

@@Cheers_dits_207Morocco is great for 2-3 months 👍

[@shinoypb6056]

You are amazing guys.❤❤

[@carlspencer9]

Didn’t realise you had a KZbin Chanel mate 👍🏼

[@Cheers_dits_207]

Yeh need to get better at uploading to it 😂

[@SB-hr5yr]

This is the first time I've seen your channel I enjoyed watching this episode. as far as any reliability issues with the van itself have you had any problems however minor to do with the van specifically? I appreciate the Citroen Peugeot Fiat and not of the same quality as some of the Mercedes VW options but generally you get what you pay for to an extent.

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@SB-hr5yr thank you. The only problem we’ve had is with the DPF and from what I’ve read, that’s pretty much to be expected with these vans.

[@goingmouch3753]

How much was the blind in Greece? A joke as the same as the UK? Thanks

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@goingmouch3753 I can’t remember exactly how much we paid for them but it was pretty similar to what you’d pay in the UK I think. they are expensive but we are really happy with them.

[@mathewluby9896]

nice video. At least all these mistakes are manageable

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@mathewluby9896 yeh for sure

[@sbelly1000]

Try some polytrol on the when you’ve given them all a good clean

[@Cheers_dits_207]

Thanks. I’ll have a look

[@Alivefrom45]

interesting seeing your build and your highlights of areas you feel worked well and not so well. what electrical system did you go with?

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@Alivefrom45 it’s a full Victron setup with 400ah batteries, 525w solar and 3kw Multiplus 2. I covered a bit of it on a previous video you can find on the channel. I may also cover it a bit more in depth in a future video if there is any interest?

[@Alivefrom45]

@@Cheers_dits_207 good chose, sounds like we have the same setup. I was woundering as like us you seem to be setup to be off grid 100% of the time.

[@goingmouch3753]

Subbed !!

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[@keithcrompton6913]

Hi, I'm interested in the material you used on the panels. It appears to be a tweed of some sort? Can you confirm what was used as there very few campers with finish. But I'm keen to do it as more professional than the 4 way stretch. Ta

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@keithcrompton6913 it’s from ukfabricsonline.com and is called soft herringbone tweed upholstery fabric in cream 👍🏼

[@Cheers_dits_207]

ukfabricsonline.com/soft-herringbone-tweed-fire-retardant-upholstery-fabric

[@keithcrompton6913]

Brilliant thanks

[@keithcrompton6913]

I assume u used fabric spray glue as normal but did u put any thin foam behind?

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@keithcrompton6913 I used a scrim on the grey fabric in the bed area because I wanted it to be a bit softer but didn’t use it on the other areas. Yeh just the standard contact spray adhesive.

[@goingmouch3753]

Midge net over the fans and small windows….maybe work dunno

[@mattbaskerville2222]

Where did you get the blinds from?

[@Cheers_dits_207]

The Dometic blinds on the front widows? We picked them up from a motorhome store in Greece but you can find a local dealer through the Dometic website

[@mattbaskerville2222]

@@Cheers_dits_207 Thanks for the quick reply! Just been looking at your videos, you talked about the bulkhead delete in one of the videos when talking about the overhead storage above the driver and passenger seat? Was that something you brought?

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@mattbaskerville2222 the bulkhead delete is just the plastic trim that covers the gaps from taking the bulkhead out. We got that from Solway Camper Conversions

[@mattbaskerville2222]

@@Cheers_dits_207 Thanks again for the quick reply! Trying to decide between a boxer or a sprinter any advice?

[@Cheers_dits_207]

No problem. Hard to say, I have no experience of the Sprinter. Boxers commonly have DPF issues which we have experienced but they are an easier shape to build in. The width ways bed was a big factor for us

[@gordonjohnston684]

Why no habitation AC in the van?

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@gordonjohnston684 it’s expensive and power hungry. We don’t often visit campsites so it wouldn’t run for long without shore power. Having said that, we may consider it anyway. Can you recommend any particular model?

[@Jonbuildz]

Looks great, what cupboards are above the bed?

[@Cheers_dits_207]

Thank you 🙌🏽 Those are half height kitchen units from Howdens. I think they’d traditionally be used above a fridge etc in a domestic fitted kitchen.

[@Jonbuildz]

@@Cheers_dits_207 perfect I’m going to get some

[@tomastekorius]

Is your van M1 or N1 category? Do you guys go for technical inspection every year? I don't know, should I buy cargo or passenger van?

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@tomastekorius I don’t know what those categories are. It’s a British vehicle so it has a yearly MOT.

[@tomastekorius]

@@Cheers_dits_207 What about road taxes? Since it's a cargo van, does it have any extra?

[@richardsracingmad]

Bali…Kuta avoid….u will maybe land there but head away, anywhere..Ubud is nice, I rented a shack in a “ complex”😅, had proper authentic food ( optional in evening….it was worth it to get the duck which is stuffed with things like coconut u have to order that 24 hrs ahead as it’s cooked underground, Māori style…omg that was good. Nice salads too..like sprouty salads with lots of good bits and bobs, food was amazing! I hired a jeep and I picked up 2 girl tourists who came along, beware the police trying to bribe you……they told me the road was closed ahead, and the only way was by a huge diversion…but they did mention there was a possibility they could “ work out” a way for me to sneak thru…lol

[@TheXauro]

Well all know...happy wife, happy life. Also maybe it could be nice to take a breake from vanlife? A change of scenery ☺. Not that i think you tiered of vanlife just nice to mix it up maybe? Nice video btw!

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@TheXauro This comment is Terri approved 😂

[@rattler9uk]

NEW subscriber, before i even watched the video, because of your name! Chhers Dits is what i always say to my navy mates. are you ex armed forces??

[@ginawhite3728]

I love looking at people's vans but I really don't need to see what people keep in their storage or their cabinets

[@Cheers_dits_207]

Completely agree 😂

[@neilp2375]

Have you thought of adding a roof top A/C unit? For when you’re parked up. The A/C compressors are powered by battery power. Rather than being powered from the engine, like your van A/C. You would probably need to work out your solar capacity to make sure you can run the A/C with minimal battery usage in the day. I don’t think they’re that expensive either. And for what it’s worth…. I would go to Bali! Bali is lovely

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@neilp2375 yeh we thought about it. There is no space left on the roof without getting rid of some solar, which then makes running the unit harder. We have 400ah lithium batteries and 525w of solar.

[@saidt.8200]

Undermount 12V ac are the way to go

[@leeglover3601]

What’s your business that you run from the van .?

[@Cheers_dits_207]

We are actually going to do a full video soon on how we make money. Do you think there would be interest in a video guide/tutorial of how to set up and run a remote business?

[@leeglover3601]

Yeah definitely, people always wanna know good ideas and businesses to help live the dream of full time travel or van life

[@Cheers_dits_207]

We will definitely put something together

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@Smokeybaconcrew you can guarantee that can you? What’s a Smokey bacon guarantee worth?

[@colinchallis-thompson9928]

A difficult choice indeed

[@goingmouch3753]

nothing wrong with dropping grey water anywhere…better to give back to Mother Earth rather then going through a water treatment!!!

[@wt9645]

Hi owatrol polytrol 0.5l are werry god fore fader plastic,hold fore a werry Long time, regards frome norway

[@Cheers_dits_207]

Second recommendation for this. I’ll check it out

[@dor843088]

That girl is a million subscribers waiting to happen.

[@brandonbishop9641]

Ally

[@Ibrahimgs-03]

9:24 This woman's body, the beauty of her face and her fire are killing me 😋😋😋🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@goingmouch3753]

lol….nonce

[@christinamacintyre9972]

Forever black on your bumpers

[@Cheers_dits_207]

I’ll take a look at this. Thanks

[@GrahamSnelson]

If you guys go to Thailand or Bali for the winter you might never come home

[@Cheers_dits_207]

There’s always the danger 😂

[@steveffuksake]

To be honest the van plastics was your fault and the waste tank was your fault so everything has been good really

[@Cheers_dits_207]

I take full responsibility for all of my mistakes

[@steveffuksake]

@@Cheers_dits_207 I don't because I've made thousands and they can't all be my fault 😁

[@Flaggyt]

It's basicly never appropriate to dump your grey water anywhere but the designated places. Don't ruin it for everyone.

[@Cheers_dits_207]

I disagree. Most of what we put through there is just water. Occasionally mixed with some soap. It’s no worse than people washing their cars or cleaning driveways. I also don’t subscribe to this attitude of ruining it for everyone. That’s such a UK mentality.

[@robertwilson1827]

Grey water is good for the garden??😊😊😊

[@ruxod9002]

Pretending van life 😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@Cheers_dits_207]

@@ruxod9002 what’s pretending about it?