DIY Van Conversion COST- Price Breakdown!

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[@TheMaggieg]

The joy I get when I see a Kinging-it notification pop up on my phone 😂🙌🏼 Keep up the good work you juicy legends ! 😂

[@akaphotographer]

Word! ❤️🙌🏼

[@chasingjaunts1515]

Same here, no cable no need just love getting those notifications knowing something on when i get home

[@kingingit]

Juicy legends 😂haha best compliment ever!

[@nealeburgess6756]

Dear Custard, I think you're great. I really love your program. Everyone should have a big yellow bus! Thanks for letting Amy and Craig share your show!

[@kingingit]

😂 She said she doesn't read her fan mail.. But I'll make sure she gets this.

[@JamesSmith-tf5mx]

Amazing Channel, Amazing People! Keep doing what you love!

[@kingingit]

Ah thanks so much James, appreciate the love bud! 😊

[@FreedomStrider]

£10k will get your a pretty nice interior conversion - even *if* you don't know what you're doing! ;D

[@cerealkiller4248]

That C1 licence 😳😳😳, wow, glad I got mine by virtue of grey hair 😂. Lovely build, well worth 10K for that size of living space. I’ve a T6 and they are tiny by comparison and cost too much.

[@andjames]

I have zero idea how your Surfshark promo code can give anyone 83% off but heck I'm game like Custard, I've been needing one! Thankzzzz!

[@ronnieroo3391]

A motor home for 10 grand is a bargain, you 2 did well

[@kingingit]

Thank you Paul, it may be a little more than that we've spent now, but worth every penny!

[@lestravel]

Hi Craig and Amy, couple of jokers you are. Just wunna say I recently discovered kinging it and I've been on abit of a binge watch. Your videos are hilarious and just brilliant in every way. Random question, You know the farm you did custard up in, did you know the farmer or was it just a friend of a friend? Me and my misses are starting our build, well we bought a van but the engine might be kapoot so let's see but yeah might need a space to do the conversion as limited time frame to do it on my parents drive and trying to think what to do. Go to Wales perhaps and find a farmer with a shed? 😂 Anyway know your really busy with the puppies in Barca right now. Wow felt so stalkerish saying that. Take care guys and safe travels 💕

[@susandibble3525]

So what’s your next adventure ? 🤷‍♀️🥰💃🏻🕺

[@nuttallvlogs2362]

What's that lads? A tour of the many many islands of the UK? (There are over 6000 islands in the UK, no joke, you can Google it) A few hundred are inhabited. Get on it! Xx

[@kingingit]

Well.. We did NOT know that!! 😂

[@bawzon5635]

Other you tubers building half the size builds saying it costs 50k+ to build it yourself haha this is why I love this channel its for normal people not millionaires!

[@m1les7]

I think 10k is ace for what you’ve done, I thought it would be double that. 👌👌👌

[@martinengelbrecht5384]

I think doing at speed saves as their are opportunity cost of not working, time is never free, even if you are renting accommodation every month, it's costing something to build the van. Better to work hard and fast. Time is not free.

[@branchsnapper2228]

Fantastic...van....build....couple...channel. Love it

[@stephaniedeegan853]

😊well your home away from home saves on rent on hotels and accommodations . So ten grand is a steal. Love your home❤😊

[@spacemonkey200]

You guys say the build cost was a lot of money but even after you add on the cost of the bus - that is still very cheep for a newly converted one bedroom house on wheels! 🙂👍❤

[@VanTasticTraveling]

You guys are so much fun. We really love your style of humor, editing and just making a show every single video. Where are you two traveling at the moment / what are you plans for the coming months? Lots of love, Leon and Miek

[@mariaandbryan]

“If you know what you doing” 😂 We say that all the time. We still don’t know what we are doing hahahah

[@kingingit]

😂 5 years in - us neither!

[@mariaandbryan]

Kinging- It 😂😂😂

[@mariaandbryan]

Hahahaha the tomatoes !! Aimee is the best!! #teamaimee

[@valarya]

holy shit boys under $15,000 for your own HOUSE that you can drive and take with you and save all that $$ on hotels and airbnbs forever. that's mental in the BEST WAY ♥ ♥ ♥ FK YA THE THEME SONG!!!!

[@kingingit]

Haaha YAAASS Custard them tune is BACK! 😂

[@JW-es5un]

DO YOU TWO REALIZE HOW CHEAP YOUR BUS BUILD WAS.. EVEN INCLUDING CUSTARD. $10,000.00 POUNDS. HERE IN AMERICA MOST SPEND $20,000.00 THRU $100,000.00. THE AVERAGE COST HERE $30,000.00 US DOLLARS. GREAT JOB KINGING IT GOD BLESS

[@kingingit]

Thanks Julie! 🥰

[@fannyartois]

Thought it was gonna have cost a lot more than that it looks lush👌🏼✨!!

[@ergindemir7366]

You forgot to mention the biggest cost: Fuel consumption!

[@GenericViewer0]

Where did you get the flooring please?

[@ligiafreitas6835]

Was that Bec from Eamon & Bec I saw??

[@JamesyboyExperiment]

And worth every penny guys!!! Great investment for now and your future🙂🙂👍 Pucker job. Rule it😜

[@robinsonsontheroll5482]

I love the Custard theme song! ❤

[@nongen1234]

This is the best channel in the world

[@Shevanigans]

Converting my van.... I like to think of it as an investment in my future... Not as a cost 😏that helps me sleep at night when I see my bank balance. Great videos... Thanks for sharing

[@kingingit]

Haha we'll definitely focus on what she'll do for us and where she can take us! 🥰

[@susanmathis1682]

This was very interesting. My daughter and I deam if doing this and traveling the USA for a year. Can u give us tips on how u stay cool. We will be traveling in the summer heat.

[@kingingit]

Hello both! We have the fan above the bed which blows in cool air - apart from that it was pretty toasty in Custar this summer.. we're yet to figure out what to do about it but windows that open would be a good start!! Good luck on your travels!

[@kanganoroo3849]

I'd say Custard paid for herself already...Great Europe Series!! I can't imagine you would have done as much or seen such unusual places if you had been in hotels. And now you have Custardy Custard for other more adventures that I can't wait to see.

[@kingingit]

She sure has! We feel like millionaires driving her around! 😂 Thanks a bunch 😊

[@martinengelbrecht5384]

Custard gets 9.99 as a gymnast.

[@waynebowmar3070]

Love you Guys custards looking good I've just got back from mom tor peak District beautiful bit of free camping lol xx

[@kingingit]

Aw sounds amazing! We actually won a competition a few years back to stay in the peak district but we never ever went!! Wish we had now, heard it's gorgeous!

[@bertju100]

buy a hymer thats all you need

[@ukiy.0116]

its the tomato slices for me xDDD

[@Amacott99]

I don’t think £9000- is a lot! For what you have and the freedom you have now....:it’s priceless ❤️❤️

[@mariaandbryan]

Yay!! So good to see this video! We are showing our renovation this upcoming week too! It’s been one year living in our motorhome so it’s time to celebrate You guys are a great motivation

[@kingingit]

Whoop! amazing guys a whole year!! insane! 🥳 Congrats!

[@mariaandbryan]

Thank you!!

[@susandibble3525]

That’s a great price for what you ended up with guys, when we did our transit it cost us 5 grand to buy with 125 k on the clock, then rich did all the build cause he’s a carpenter 😁, but by the time we paid for windows and materials it was around 7/8 k. And ours is nowhere near as big and awesome as yours. Still we have traveled all over Europe and this country for the last 10 years. It’s now costing money with welding so we will be starting a new project next year, and your videos have given me lots of delicious ideas so ta boyos 😁😘😘✌️💕

[@mattprince6550]

Just bought a Mercedes Nouvelle II (based on an 814d same as yours). Lots of welding being done lol. Hopefully be done before Xmas and we will set off!

[@kingingit]

Whoop! congrats Matt! Good luck with it all.. we'd come help., but as you can see.. we're pretty useless 😂

[@mattprince6550]

Kinging- It Ha by the looks of it you both ain’t half bad. Doing the van won’t be the issue. It will be making money on the road that’s going take some time lol

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Great video .. custard is wonderful ... you guys too ..😊

[@kingingit]

Thank you always Gwyneth! 🥰

[@katfran492]

It’s really not that much. You built a home 😊

[@kingingit]

TRUE!

[@Victor-gq8ix]

Amazing stuff! Got a question - what about insurance? Is it expensive or hard to insure it? Thanks

[@jackrfn5120]

9900 guys x

[@MHUK-Matt]

Aww I feel like it's the end of an era with the eurotunnel trip finished.. but I can't wait to see where you take Custard next time! You guys are awesome and so entertaining. You are the reason I dont have a TV! I'd love to know what is your approach to these companies and how you ask for sponsorship? Keep on ruling your own World, Thanks to you 'lads' I've started ruling my own World too. ✌👽👍

[@kingingit]

Hey Matt 😊 Haha thanks a lot bud! Sometimes we e-mail companies we like and pitch them an idea. Sometimes they e-mail us to collaborate with 😊 I want to see that first video... 🥳

[@MHUK-Matt]

@@kingingit Of all the subscribers you have you'll soon forget about that first video!! You've given me the bravery needed.. I'll do it for you guys! ✌👽👍

[@MHUK-Matt]

@@kingingit Oh and thanks for the info! I'll try a bit of that ✌👽👍

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Wow! I’m shocked that it was not more expensive!! You guys have done an amazing job!! You e got a beautiful home and we are SO thankful to join you in your journey!! ❤️

[@LostNative]

Hiya Kinging-It where is Gary based the electrician? I need a solar electrician and not sure where to start?

[@kingingit]

In Barry, dragon camper conversions on Facebook 😊

[@LostNative]

@@kingingit thank you sweeties

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Well done guys, fantastic project and you have some amazing support from your family and friends.

[@snoman1999]

I think 10 Grand is a right bargain Lads 👍🏼😆

[@kingingit]

Not too bad aye for an (almost finished) tiny house!

[@TheBrianRaglandChannel]

New sub here, been following Josh and Ash(the Way Away) for many years! Seen you Both on there recent upload and I Think you both ARE so Awesome!!!! Can't wait to Binge-Watch your Videos, lol.....

[@kingingit]

Ah thanks a bunch mate! Appreciate it 😊 Welcome to the madness! Glad to have you on board! 🥳

[@kimkullberg4479]

You make me smile every time I watch your videos! You are just so genuine and lovely. Continue to rule the roads and be fabulous. I will join the van tribe in the spring!

[@kingingit]

Whoopp!!! Go on Kim! Thanks a lot for the lovely comment 🥰 And best of luck with Van life! Mayb we'll see you on the road!! 🥳

[@kimkullberg4479]

Kinging- It Ooh yes, I have the whole world to explore so chances are we bump into each other! 😉

[@mhikogandarosa2903]

we loveu so much guyz keep doing what youe are doing you inspire us so much♥️😻🌻⭐🌼🇵🇭 from:mhiko&julie🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

[@kingingit]

Whoopp!! Thanks so much for watching guys!! 🥳

[@monicamarrero5387]

I still don’t get why you don’t have more subscribers, you’re so funny, witty, entertaining and awesome. At least you have 48K true believers in you. Here’s a big hug from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 I hope to meet you soon 💗

[@kingingit]

Aw thank you Monica! Yes - we love that! We do have a true following and we'd much rather that than a few hundred thousand more who wouldn't watch our vids always 🥰

[@speedymaniaclimited]

Not too bad price wise, for the quality you have that’s all good! I’ve bought a T5 for 4.5k, spent £600 on interior

[@kingingit]

That's good to know! Awesome, would love to see your T5!

[@wobbleboxadventures]

10 grand is cheap for a house to live in great job guys 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@kingingit]

I'm glad you think so! We were a bit concerned when we added it all up haha

[@la_veroynomas]

Wow! Thats ton of 💰💰! P.s. just finish watched all your adventures! Loved them all! Among my friends when it comes to traveling, am more of a Craig! Captain B love love your fashion! !

[@kingingit]

🥰 Thanks a bunch!! Everyone should be a Craig in life, lol he's less clumsy.

[@richardm3287]

Whilst £10k is a lot of money...I think you've got a bargain considering what you ended up with. Love the video's...given me some great ideas for our next road trip to Europe.

[@kingingit]

Thanks Rich 🥰

[@hopedelaney]

Who thumbed this down? 😂 Beautiful Job guys. The monetary costs of our dream projects can never equal the soul value of the accomplishments!

[@kingingit]

Too right Hope! 🥳 She's worth every penny!

[@HorseboxCamper]

Ours cost £16k including the Lorry, you guys did well! We did nearly everything ourselves over 7 months (and the university of KZbin) so you guys did well with that labour cost. Just to warn you, you never stop tweaking!!! We have spent another £2k on more stuff just this last winter! Can't wait for your next trip!

[@kingingit]

Aw I can only imagine how long the spending will go on for! 😂 We still are yet to finish Custard, she still needs water heater, a grey water tank and a heater. Not to mention the batteries we will need are looking at around £2k! Congrats on yuour build guys!! Very cool..

[@rockrebeluk5315]

Amazing Loved the total series....Question what make was your Escooters and would you recommend them? cheers x

[@kingingit]

Thanks a bunch pal! This is a link to the scooter - just one thing - they're not legal in every country, so make sure youre country or where your going they are 🥳 www.amazon.com/Xiaomi-Pro-Electric-Cruising-Ultra-Lightweight/dp/B07XXMST8R/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=MI+electric+scooter&psc=1&qid=1572766801&sr=8-6

[@sparkygirl9083]

Was that price with what the bus cost

[@kingingit]

No Margaret, the bus was £3600 on top. x

[@JakeRyTravels]

You guys are ballin' now! Hahah. Love the conversion - such a rad idea!

[@debrandw246]

It would have been 55 000 for a smaller van not as beautiful or as large. Not bad at all really. Love you and Custard. Are you going on a new adventure soon? I hope so. You are both amazing. You always make me smile. Love you to bits. Well done both. Hugs.

[@kingingit]

Thanks Deb. Have lots of ideas, but nothing booked yet! 🥳

[@inkhole]

@8:26 Eletcricals - Love you guys - that's how both of you (one more than the other ;-) ) would ACTUALLY say it.

[@kingingit]

😂😂

[@johnbell7552]

You pair are crazy (well Amme is) wonderful 😂 thoroughly enjoy your out put, and as an older viewer, I just love the choice of vehicle, magic 👍 I used to drive coaches all over Europe and therefore know how it is. If only I were a few years younger I would really love to live your life style. Looking forward to whatever you put out next. All the very best 😉

[@kingingit]

Ahh thanks so much John! Appreciate that! You're never too old to follow your dreams 🥰 All the very best to you too!

[@5c100c]

You are so great. You have the experience and I am sure castard V2 must be the best bus ever. I offer 15.000 but I am sure you will not sell your home. Thanks for the video you made our day.

[@kingingit]

Haha thanks for the offer bud, we're not quite done with her yet 🥳

[@mollyrussell2516]

£10,000 in renos but priceless fun and memories to last a lifetime. I'd say that's worth it. Great video guys!

[@kingingit]

Very True Molly.. 😊🥰

[@gtj47]

Well I think custard was worth every penny, she is amazing. Think of all the great trips you can make in her in the future. She is great!! Thanks for sharing this video. 😃

[@kingingit]

I know! We truly had a blast in Europe because of her! Can't wait to see if she can handle the winter! 😂

[@adamcolley8837]

Well done guys you have got your self a real nice Camper and what a good price really it's nice to be a bit different from the normal campervans. The best thing is you build it around your needs All the the best kinging-it 👍😀

[@kingingit]

Ah thanks Adam! Yeh, she's a beauty! We just need a heater and some hot water for the winter!! 🥳

[@marcs8991]

You guys can prob sell this for a nice amount and maybe break even or make more

[@pressy70]

Loved the van build from the very first one, watch every video, u 2 are just crazy and prefect together. Look at the cost but think of the rewards/memories, you have had loads highs and some lows but well worth it. What are your next adventures ?? Hope we see custard🚌 again soon.

[@kingingit]

Aw thanks a bunch Ian! You're not wrong! We loved every minute of being in her in Europe 🥳 Cant wait to get home to start winter proofing her! Unsure of the next plan - have some ideas but watch this space 😊

[@jackvisser]

You Both are Terrific people

[@kingingit]

So are you Jack. With a comment like that, so are you bud.

[@jerrydonaldson5189]

Great video, one of the most helpful I've seen

[@cruzjeammy]

Custard is priceless! She helps you see the world. 🤗 Can't wait for more travel series with Custard! 💛🚃

[@kingingit]

She sure is 😊 Part of the family now! (until she breaks down again and we have her removed 😂)

[@mikefrost7516]

Cheers you lovelies! Made me feel a bit better about forking at £1200 to have my van welded up and made good and solid again! Was an awesome adventure you've taken us on in Custard and so glad to hear there will be more to come!! Cheers again guys! x

[@kingingit]

Ah we need to treat them like our babies and they'll be good to us in the long run 🥳 Thanks Mike! Good luck with your van and adventures! Maybe we'll bump into you on the road..

[@amandasedgwick8030]

Loved custard and your journey, I've followed all your videos.. joining van club in Jan and cannot wait x

[@kingingit]

Whoopp!! 🥳 Go Amanda! Thanks for watching miss, hope you have a great van that will take you on many adventures!!

[@aaronhenderson8502]

How are you traveling with anxiety video please Amy? Love your videos 🤩👍

[@kingingit]

Hey Aaron, i've seen your comment! At the minute we have some projects were working on but I think this would be a good video for me to do. 😊

[@lindashepherd2592]

I love Custard!!! Can't wait to see move videos!!!

[@nicolemayer1671]

1 2 3 bye is back and i'm loving it:)

[@iddondepths]

Great video, inspired me to get a LWB sprinter to convert for the family. Roll on the European Tour.

[@kingingit]

WHOOPP!! Go on Chris! 🥳

[@dominique8233]

Just realised how posh you are, driving a Merc 😂

[@kingingit]

I mean, we are top end these days 😂

[@kingingit]

Hahaha who'd we think we are 😂

[@maxsteel483]

Hello guy's, Wow your really paid a lot for almost everything. I would say compared to here in the U.S. it would have cost half to a third of your price. So crazy. Also no special license need to drive that bus here. Thanks for the great video today.

[@kingingit]

Ah no way?! Anyone can drive it?! Thats mad.. really silly question (i've just woken up dont judge me) If we were to bring her to the US - could I drive her?! (It's Aimee) 😊

[@maxsteel483]

Hi Aimee, Yes indeed Captain B. All you need here is a regular drivers license. Come on down! Plus you can park her anywhere, no parking restrictions on a van that size .

[@peerless67]

What was the total minus labour

[@kingingit]

Total minus labour £1500.. like £7500ish.

[@peerless67]

@@kingingit Thank you

[@annagriffiths717]

Well worth it guys! You did amazing in the time you had and I think it’s wise to get professionals in particular with electrics. Van is worth well over what it cost to build I bet. Custard is stunning with you. I strongly suggest getting an agreed valuation on her as your insurance would cover you for what she is valued for now converted rather than bus cost. Hope you keep her and love her and make many more memories and videos of your custard adventures😍🚎🚎 Keep your videos coming, Anna x x 🏄‍♀️🚎 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@kingingit]

Aw thanks Anna for the ongoing support always!! That's a really good idea, i'll run it passed Craig and see what we can do about it! 🥳

[@annagriffiths717]

Kinging- It try insurers like JustKampers or A-Plan and ask for an agreed Valuation. They insure converter crafters so can’t see why they wouldn’t insure Custart 🤞🏻🚎 good luck both x x

[@chachasantiago450]

You guys have done awesome! Your custard is beautiful !

[@kingingit]

Thank you so much miss! 🥰

[@langemakki6269]

first time watching your video, the bell is on! Job wel done!!

[@kingingit]

Ahh thanks a bunch pal! Thanks for watching and subscribing 🥳

[@12233445566abc]

Love you guys.. you’re adorable.. love the intro “what is happening guys!” said with such enthusiasm :)

[@kingingit]

Haha thanks C R. Sometimes I say it so loud Craig ducks 🤓😋😂

[@12233445566abc]

Loool 😂 brilliant 👌🏻

[@bobguenther6658]

Think it was well worth it! Love it!

[@wattsparkinson]

So sad to see the end of this series. I can't wait to see what you guys do next

[@inkhole]

Oh - and as for the 10 thumbsdowners - shame on you - just don't attend - go play elsewhere...please.

[@kingingit]

😂 Thanks Ian, saved us a job!

[@inkhole]

@@kingingit Down to 1 now anyway so that worked. Consider a Devon and Cornwall month or 2----just sayin!! X

[@rebeccachilds1771]

Love watching your channel brilliant

[@kingingit]

Thank you Rebecca! 🥳 Thanks for watching!

[@welshlad6427]

Lovely van and well done 👍 Very different to your New Zealand van.

[@kingingit]

Thanks Fish man. She sure is 😂😊 haha Linda was a tad bit smaller!

[@meghan.parfitt]

I love Custard and your travel videos! You guys are the best!

[@kingingit]

Aww thanks so much Meghan!! 🥰

[@ДмЮнит]

But did you cover the underneath of the frame with paint?

[@kingingit]

Yes - it was a BIG job! Everything got covered 😊

[@joanrath126]

Glad you got it all done an are so happy with it.you did a great job.

[@kingingit]

Thanks Joan 🥰

[@joeyhoward1099]

WHEN U MOVE BACK TO BARRY STAY IN VAN DONT LET IT GO TO WASTE

[@kingingit]

She's not fully ready to be lived in full time Joey, we need to fit a grey water tank, heater and water heater. But defo have plans to do all this 😊

[@celticwanderer6407]

Where did you buy all your ply boards from

[@kingingit]

We got them from a local shop called 'Thompsons'

[@NickCookOnTheNet]

That's my wallpaper!

[@kingingit]

great choice!

[@oshay333]

That's a lot cheaper than I thought! Fairplay!

[@kingingit]

I think she's cheaper than I thought too - (It's Aimee) but now we've had her on the road for 7 weeks - we can really see what we need - like bigger batteries (the ones we need at like £2k) and a heater for the winter and hot water and a grey water tank and new converter haha the list goes on.. so £10k to start with was good i suppose! 😂

[@oshay333]

@@kingingit certainly impressed me! Hope all is well, catch up soon!

[@feelgoodinc.6826]

I sooo want this bus! You did good 👍😃

[@kingingit]

Thank you 😊

[@pijafinocchio]

Thank you guys, now I know I mustn't go to IKEA XD

[@kingingit]

Haha but it looks SO good!!