The ultimate electric camper

[@bnrynlds]

I've never wanted one of your builds as much as this one.

[@leehoward6779]

100%

[@spudproductions7606]

Understandable. 👍👍

[@ggrthemostgodless8713]

agree... very extremely useful, not just for camping.

[@ggrthemostgodless8713]

@@bnrynlds What do you mean "Why?"... isn't it obvious?? it can be used for many things, in almost any place, even parked in front or back of your home it has many uses... so why do you ask "Why".... or did I misunderstand your question??

[@NigelMarston]

100% agree. Such a brilliant machine. I would be out in it every weekend with the dog, on adventures.

[@garyd8464]

Really pleased to see that my old bus is starting a new phase of it's life. I buy Dale's electricity and he's bought my bus - seems a fair exchange!

[@ElectricClassicCars]

It’s a great bus. You did some great upgrades on it. 👍

[@garyd8464]

I can't take any credit for that. It was a bog standard, 2.1 WBX, Caravelle bus when I had it.

[@locknut5382]

That green is the perfect colour in that environment. It also sends out the right signals from an ecological viewpoint. You've turned a noisy, smelly, gas guzzler into a pretty good off-road vehicle which can be used on vacations. It's just a bit heavy on battery consumption, but unsurprising with those tyres. Thanks guys. 🙂👍

[@georgepelton5645]

Yes, this is the ultimate camper! Capable in every way, and quite handsome looking as well. This must have been a complicated build, but ECC has done a fantastic job. I am so glad they documented it in this video for everyone to watch.

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Our pleasure!

[@ChrisBigBad]

Geil! What a mega flex right in the first few seconds: silently gliding over the camera through the greens!

[@cinciabigia]

This one I want so much! I had a 1980 Type 25 just like this and it gave me some of the most enjoyable driving ever...

[@Lifeistooshort67]

Great for sneaking up on people or wildlife.

[@wobby1516]

My Hymer Exis I 504. Happy to let you have it as a prototype!!! 😊

[@proinseasokiellig4388]

I dream of doing this with my LR 101 FC camper..

[@theunknownunknowns256]

Ok I'm selling the house and using the Model Y as a donor. A 4wd pop-up is my dream vehicle. Used to have a hiace pop-up camper as my daily runner and weekend getaway.

[@spudproductions7606]

👍👍

[@dawnthatcher1412]

I absolutely love this camper! I have a T25 which needs tlc i will start saving now to hopefully convert her in the future... What a project to work too.

[@AlanCleaver-q1o]

Just been in Iceland driving a 4x4 California which was great, but what you have built here is perfect. Well done with the induction hob V2L, etc. those details are a game changer for camper-vans.

[@mikejf4377]

I’ve always liked the Sncro VW.

[@simonthompson9380]

This is a great looking camper with everything you could want. Shows a real future (bodywork dependant) for some classic vehicles !

[@wesley_brown]

I'm so glad I found this channel! You guys always make interesting builds and have a great sense of humor on and off camera. All around a great production and will be continuing to follow your channel as long as you guys post. I have a '69 transporter I've been considering an EV conversion on and this video gave me lots of good inspiration. Cheers!

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks for your kind words. Glad you like the channel. 👍👍😀

[@MickeyMishra]

Not a bad idea if you need a runabout on your property. And you already have a Off grid system setup for charging.

[@zakm0n]

I don't think there is a single thing I'd change on this other than making it LHD for the states. I have a 81 westy in my driveway getting a Subaru drivetrain put in it, but believe me, had I the means to do so, It'd be in a container headed your way to get this treatment.

[@xoloitsquintli]

I just moved to the UK from the US and I had an AWD Safari van with those same tires. That thing could go everywhere! I always wanted to do an electric conversion on it but never got the chance. Seeing this is the next best thing.

[@atomicsmith]

Love the vehicle! Might need a skid plate over the motor but overall excellent!

[@marsrover001]

I can't even guess how much this one cost to de-rust and convert. It's got every single feature you could possibly fit inside.

[@gordonmackenzie4512]

It’s one of those, where if you have to ask the price, you can’t afford it 😉

[@richardsmith5249]

"a bit rusty..." Heh. Yeah, they all do that, sir. An interesting alternative to brown sauce on your sarnie is a bit of mustard. Sounds random, but it's actually pretty good.

[@spudproductions7606]

I’ll try that. 👍👍😀

[@RiffleVFXportfolio]

Looks like it started out, as they say, "good from far, and far from good." Looks great now, love the color too!

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Love that saying. I’m gonna have to start using that. 👍

[@caiopeluso]

incrireble man! I hope some day i'll turn my 110 hcpu with you guys! tnks for sharing!

[@cooldudescooter]

Vegan bacon!! Respect!!! Love the colour.

[@SundryTalesOfConstance79WESTY]

Nooice! When my 1979 Westy's engine finally gives up I want to convert to electric. Love the Synchro and location! Great video!! 😎 STOC

[@robertelmes1981]

There you go , just watch petrol med, doing myths about ev and battery’s, you said we got bored but I’ve found you and am now subscribed, going to enjoy catching up

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Welcome 👍🍻

[@spudproductions7606]

Glad you could join us. 👍👍

[@Hybridog]

Perfection. BTW my grandmother had an Elna sewing machine from the 50s that was that same color. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

[@EdWelch100]

Great build again guys. Nice bus. Waiting for the update on the Jensen!!!

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks. Coming soon 👍😀

[@markovont]

I´m a bit worried about the coolant hose underneath the motor (7:45) ;-)

[@ElectricClassicCars]

That was filmed before the skid plate was installed. 👍

[@vdubster]

Time to syncro convert the bay methinks 🤙🏻

[@ElectricClassicCars]

That would be cool!

[@xxwookey]

Wow - someone finally made a van (almost) right, by using the big battery for the internal kit, not adding a second one. But then he spoiled it by not connecting the PV to the main battery. Yes, you won't get any/many miles, but you will keep the hob/fridge gadgets running. (Pretty sure you could have got 3 panels on there Richard for 33% more 'parking regen'!) Decent sized battery pack too, which is what's needed to make a vehicle like this useful.

[@nikoulph]

I wonder if an extensible solar roof for the side of the van, would suffice to recharge partially the batteries

[@TestSpaceMonkey]

@@nikoulph Had a similar thought. I was kind of hoping the awning was made of a roll of flexible solar panels (which to be fair may not be a thing that exists). Still an amazing vehicle.

[@nikoulph]

@@TestSpaceMonkey rollable solar panels do exist! :)

[@nikoulph]

Definitely they do exist :) Anyway it's a good idea, maybe in the near future we will get autonomous vehicles really running on free energy.

[@alanhat5252]

There is someone currently travelling the Pan-American Highway in a self-converted campervan, it has full-length slide-out solar panels on both sides plus the full roof & some extras to lay on the ground but still frequently has to stop 2 or 3 days with all the electrics switched off to get some charge back in it. It's like the 1920s journeys with petrol cars - yes it can be done but it's really not sensible. We need solar panels that are much _much_ better than 22% efficient for this to work to consumer standards.

[@zapfanzapfan]

Nice suspension set up, good ground clearance without needing portal axles. No diff sticking down ruining the ground clearance 🙂

[@ritagracia1531]

Hello, I'm very happy to see that you have converted a syncro to electric and you have enjoyed it a lot. It's a vehicle from another planet... A while ago I wrote to you to convert my syncro and you told me it was too modern, ha, ha, ha. I'm so glad you tried it and I hope it's not the last. Greetings from Spain.

[@monkeybunny7434]

Great video. As I write this in early July 2024 the VW ID Buzz is still NOT available to purchase in the USA (even though they have been showing various concepts of it for what seems like 20 years.) But here you are happily enjoying the Welsh countryside and making a bacon and egg sandwich in your much more off road worthy version. And instead of focusing on what real people would most likely want to do with it they seem to be targeting soccer moms, which is cool. But. They aren't even making a camper version...or a stripped down version which would lend itself to camping conversion. I like your idea of the crew cab with camper/tent box for the pickup bed. That vehicle could do pretty much anything you'd want of need all the while having all the advantages of being 100% electric.

[@ScenesThroughTravels]

I want this in my life so much , I love the Colour and all it's modern tech and It's the perfect vehicle. That customer is very lucky indeed . You have done a great Job restoring it 👍👍💯💯

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks 👍👍

[@F74D3N8r0T]

Mate this is mindblowing! Absolutely brilliant! Great work!

[@AndrejGobec]

Very, very cool!! I wouldn't just camp with it, I would daily it

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

Love them as many do but the old tin worm loves old VW vans and buses more..😉👍🏼😎 they built in the fiddly rust traps. Agreed on the crew cab version with a camper pod for the back and lots of solar.

[@marc0523]

I know the maths doesn't make sense, but I love the idea of the solar panels charging the main battery. Also good if you use the main battery to heat the camper overnight, and have it recharge over the day while you are down on the beach etc.

[@stockfinster374]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZyxe2endtyJosU they managed it plus a fantastic journey

[@АндрейИванов-б6б7ж]

Solar panel in that case need 8 pc or even more.!!!

[@rogerwilliams7234]

Dale Vince Huh! Well done! Lovely build and a great result. love it.

[@xxwookey]

He's well-off enough to afford this restoration and conversion. It won't have been cheap, even by camper/CEC standards!

[@dennishelfrich]

You build my dream car! I had the same idea 15 years ago! Awesome, great job!

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Cool, thanks

[@davincisghost9228]

Love the ruff Dale...😁

[@LaineyBug2020]

I want a red one!

[@bobtaylor6508]

I noted the gear shift how does this operate in an electric vehicle (pardon my ignorance)

[@DDK-d1b]

+1 on the kit!

[@DDK-d1b]

Now that you are making multiple Land Rover and 911 kits show us T25/3 owners some love! I want to be first in line!

[@AintBigAintClever]

Tent box on the old combi pickup perhaps?

[@jonathanlobe2828]

This is insane and makes me want one even more then before. Thanks a lot for this video!

[@joshuared1000]

You did it again!!! Great work!!!

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@hazelmartin7911]

My heart! I’m so happy this can be done.

[@jorowi]

Great build!

[@HansKeesom]

This is what the ID BUZZ should have been, dang what a car.

[@bignbuilds3209]

GREAT JOB ive a 1977 bay window that i have thought about doing this to as prices come down i may gather the parts to do a conversion. i would miss the noise and smell tho. 1776cc twin delortos with trumpets high lift cam and straight cut gears. it would be a tough call just on the smiles per gallon.. it gets loads. my face hurts when out in it. plus its a graffiti van with a big smiley face on front. hard not to smile aswell.. 😂😂😁

[@dmain6735]

Dream camper. One day - higher performance Na ion batteries maybe? Awesome build.

[@McGoogger]

I am extremely jealous of this car

[@alex_the_balding_fat_man]

30 seconds in, I want this!!

[@gregoryflinn3577]

The colour is fab!

[@Whereswally606]

Good from afar, far from good. Done a nice job on it. Dale is a lucky man. Was thinking about converting a mitsi delica with outlander bits but i think like the look of this vanagon vw more. Probs lighter than a delica too. Now ive an env200 that i mean to upgrade but it serves really well as a camper. Not as good looking as this though.

[@martimcstone]

great work and I absolutely adore the color!

[@MAD42]

this is sooo cool! may i ask how much you had to put in it ... round about? i don´t think we would get permission in germany to have it on the streets legally. . . what a cool ride man!

[@dwylhq874]

Yes please! 🙏

[@jossentjens7154]

Another good one! Thanks. Can I do a suggestion? A crib sheet, one A4 of the design specs per build, to keep with the car/van/etc? I appreciate that, given the amount of build you do and time it takes, that the specs/numbers become muddled. If you have a crib sheet, Moggy may have a glace and go less from memory ... "I think"... Anyway, just a tip.

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Great suggestion!

[@StephenHorton-n4s]

What a brill conversion had VW most of my life and this is just brilliant mate.

[@spare9434]

If I win the lottery, this would be my dream replacement for my current van❤

[@TheOnlyJizz]

Please please please make a crate conversion kit for these

[@spudproductions7606]

You never know 👍👍😀

[@jean-noelthomas]

Solar panels in GB.. ... .... ... ... That's what I call optimism. ... ... ... (joking...) This machine is wonderful!

[@vidibites]

Great build. I can’t wait to see something like this on a more modern camper that’s affordable.

[@baadayakazi4983]

Excellent. Roof tent model? Looks really understated. Not a regular eyesore.

[@generalvoltage1821]

I like your idea of the crew cab version, as long as the back seats aren't too squeezy. But for you, I STILL think a Land Rover Defender 130 single cab or crew cab with rear canopy or tent bed would be ideal. The long wheel base and maybe oversized battery pack makes for a great stable tow vehicle plus you can outfit if the way you like for camping etc. Other thoughts are a UniMog and a Pinzgauer. Lastly, I feel like the motor should have a rock slider bar underneath it incase someone drops the rear off a ledge and collects the Zonic on the way down. But it is a great build.

[@Okkebeltman]

Id love a pinzgauer or volvo tgb conversion, especially the 6x6 versions. its my: "if I win the lottery" plan to make one myself

[@alanhat5252]

Pinzgauers, like the ponies they're named after, are small so not enough battery space for a useful space. Unimogs too are short.

[@Okkebeltman]

@@alanhat5252 My plan would be to do the full camper conversion and make the rear slide up for standing height, this means you can use some of the space on the rear. They are also not that small. the 6x6 versions are about 1.9m wide and 6m long (6ft and 20ft for our american friends), which is bigger than the car in the video and the land rover defender mentioned. Last, im pretty sure someone already did a pinzgauer convertion. Edit: Project Ecarus

[@paulgardner4931]

It's certainly is the perfect 4x4 best looking beast of a camper, the design utilises every inch of space of the vehicle 😍🤙

[@blazejnycz1]

Back to the 80's👌👍😎

[@johnemerson5383]

I absolutely love this vehicle. The range would be problematic for Australia but everything else about it is perfect.

[@alanhat5252]

the range is problematic for England! I've stopped for a break mid-trip, I'm doing 225 miles each way, 150 miles range doesn't cut it for me.

[@AngusandAndrewfunguys]

Wales is joined onto England, so the weather must change right on the boarder, right?

[@petecurran3995]

Full marks! 👌🏻

[@Grant_S_M]

Outstanding workmanship!

[@skodbolle]

That is the coolest thing on wheels!

[@spudproductions7606]

👍👍

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

Absolutely love it 😍. It's seriously impressive. I know presently you have to be a millionaire to afford one, but they'll come down in price in due course. Well jealous.

[@pipersall6761]

What a great van! Awesome job! Cheers from Indiana!

[@spudproductions7606]

Thanks 👍👍

[@billbayer5526]

Can you tell me more about the high voltage DC-AC converter? Who makes it and where can I buy one? Thank you!

[@shoestringfarm]

Nice vehicle now. Shame about the rust. But definitely worth saving in my opinion. Good work.

[@MONKEYBIFFSNIFF]

Honestly, I could think of a better vehicle for me personally. Great job on the build mate. Top notch. 👍🏻

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Thanks 👍

[@bikkiikun]

Will you add a protective shield to protect those orange cables?? Offroading, I imagine, can lead to impacts on the underside.

[@logitech4873]

They mentioned that there's underbody shielding which was temporarily removed.

[@bikkiikun]

@@logitech4873 : Thanks for clearing that up.

[@ElectricClassicCars]

The under body tray wasn’t installed at the time of filming. 👍

[@FishplateFilms]

Great review lads! I have been wondering who the owner was of this bus , now it makes sense! I watch Robert on Fully Charged and they speak highly of Ecotricity , and deep pockets were needed for this bespoke build. Cheers Gregg.

[@quinnjin2]

92 High top LWB hiace with selectable 4 wheel drive and front locking hubs.... Would have a lot more space, wouldn't look as cool though..

[@adenihil]

It’s beautiful… Great job. 👍🏼 I think you may need mudguards though.

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Good idea!

[@alanhat5252]

yes, they keep much of the road salt off the lower body...

[@scottconlon5124]

BEAUTIFUL earth needs you❤️

[@youxkio]

Great results Richard. Thank you for uploading this pearl

[@spudproductions7606]

👍👍

[@PeterHarding-rt5mx]

Again what did a build like this cost? Would it had been more efficient with 2 motors and eliminate the tail shaft and gearbox? Thanks for a great youtube.

[@afml7049]

How will the vehicle cope with Southern African sand and mud roads? Very very interesting conversion.

[@ElectricClassicCars]

I’m in South Africa right now, it would cope fine down here. 👍

[@jonhayworth975]

For me the ideal would be a T3 or T4 crew cab, and a demountable camper unit - usable around the year whereas a tent-box is not great in mid winter

[@jkidd152]

Love the EV Syncro. Well done

[@ElectricClassicCars]

Thanks! 👍

[@conorlee9241]

As a syncro owner i love these vans ,i work on the restoration side of them mostly..Do you ever in visage ,deleting transmission, and drive with more batteries down below..and a separate motor up front ,as the vw transmission won't really deal with to much power ..and we want all four wheels spinning 😊

[@TidyThreads]

I would like the VW LT35. The 1980's one that you could get in 4x4 too...

[@danbonser7781]

A land rover forward control 👌🏼

[@peterhillas81]

Wow! Now that's a sleeper!

[@xkitejunkie]

wow that's an impressive leisure battery! Van is awesome too ;-)

[@samhalsey5051]

Way to go with induction!!

[@swooshjj]

gorgeous !

[@MrGMawson2438]

That looks a great campervan

[@propylaeen]

I’ll take one :-)

[@Lilithe]

Ah! I NEED this.