EPIC TINY VAN CONVERSION | FULL TOUR!! Fiat Doblo Vanlife Micro Campervan

[@TrueNorthCaptures]

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[@traceybartlam7737]

Looks great. I can think of nothing more lovely than waking up somewhere beautiful, coffee on and the back doors open to the view

[@kateturnbull9085]

I have an older Doblo. Fabulously compact and cosy/comfy camper! Enjoy 😊😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@lizewers5962]

Wow, what a neat little ride. You have done a fabulous job Henry! You can tell so much thought has gone in to it, as it really does look like a comfortable 'home away from home'. Well done 👍

[@streetlegal008]

Brilliant small van conversion on a budget! One thing I was wondering about - a fume exhaust outlet for your diesel heater - I can't imagine not needing one in such a confined space, carbon monoxide alarm not withstanding - safety first and all that.

[@harrysteeletreo1]

they have their own inlet and outlet, no fumes from combustion gets inside the living space at all when installed properly....

[@harrysteeletreo1]

Awesome build, my only concern is where you put the carbon monoxide detector, it should be mounted BELOW your normal head level when sleeping...... otherwise, you may be dead before the alarm goes off.....

[@jimharris8786]

Great job, such a perfect build for your needs! Really enjoy your channel!

[@pathogan4854]

I want my Dwoobleoo (as my 5 year old used to call it ) back. Up to about 10 year ago I had1 ! Great advice get it liveable and get out and enjoy it !! Same advice I give to any1 buying a home ! as you said there is always twigs and changes to be made. Love what you have done with it so far !! Wishing you many more happy miles and hours with the blue jay.

[@pomp9754]

“Bogroll that’s gone all over the gaff Brilliant”🤣

[@dawnchewieandrubysadventur1877]

I love your van build! Thanks for the tour! I’m in the USA and the Ram ProMaster City is pretty much the same van, which is what I bought a couple of years ago and made it into a micro camper. I don’t have any electricity and didn’t insulate and put walls or a ceiling in (yet?). I also haven’t gotten out much in it yet as I am dealing with a health situation. I do plan to camp more this winter and take a road trip this spring or summer. Thanks for the inspiration!!

[@PatrickFDolan]

That's what I thought at first glance. Same van.

[@petermastenbroek7719]

The exact same van is on the roads with different brand names :Fiat Doblo, Opel Combo, Vauxhall Combo and Ram ProMaster City, most are diesel versions either 1.3 Liter or 1.6Liter and in the US it's more bigger size petrol engines with mainly automatic gearboxes boxes.

[@sosteve9113]

Rebulding currently my Little Van, Like you I didn't used isolation and electricity,it was more basic, Now I put a electrical system in,also basic,but modular and,the isolation part Don't think if it's useful for my needs

[@sheilafoster-hancock5687]

Well done Henry, it looks great. Hope you enjoy your travels in it.

[@10shxf]

Excellent job you've done of the space you have . Well done Henry, looking forward to more photography adventures 😀

[@tripmood365]

Very suitable. I also have the same project next spring. Peugeot partner van 2015, 1.5 diesel, and some of the wood materials for the back compartment have already been purchased. I was very inspired by your great video. I subscribed to your channel so will have to research more. Cheers to a free life, my friend. ✌

[@robertblair2035]

Great build. Suggestions Fan can be held below lens to keep midges away. If you are going to put up netting to keep midges out, mosquito netting does not work the holes are too big You need midge netting A midge net that covers the head Rubber bands for shirt sleeves to keep them out And as you will be going off the beaten track an emergency whistle and if thumb stick. Only Suggestions I use my yeti as a micro camper nothing as luxurious as you have, but it serves the purpose My build does keep all my gear out of sight, which is obviously most important

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks for the info!

[@itsmase42]

I was watching your videos of how you build your van last week. I thought it would be lovely to have a full Tour of the van. A week latet, here it is. Nice.

[@Bousko666]

Love this wee van it's Def made me think more about micro conversion. Love Henry's quirkiness lol reminds me of Guy Martin 🤣🤣. Good job 👍🏻

[@AllAboutNat]

Nice to see someone who loves Tunnocks as much as I do! :)

[@0191Marko]

Tunnocks and monster munch ! A feast fit for a king !

[@andysweeny63]

Nice to see the almost finished video of your van mate, i remember the video from when you first got the blue jay its been great to see what you have managed to do.....perfect job

[@Rasher1974]

Henry have you considered using packing cubes for your overhead locker it will make it easier to organise and things wont get lost in the corners, enjoy it.

[@Kermit_Von_Henderson]

Lovely little build. I recently got an SSE doblo too and about to start converting. I can confirm the rear LED lights I have left on over night by mistake a couple of times and the battery has been fine! Leisure battery will still be going in tho. What diesel heater have you got looks nice and small. Cheers

[@davewaddicorphotography4710]

doing my doblo out over winter for photography trips , but mine a shorter wheel base but its ok for me. as long as it does the job , that's all we country lads need

[@marthahines1979]

Nice job! Very simple.Just bought an NV 200 and looking for lots of ideas to be simple and very flexible. My most important thing for me to have along is my bike, likely my electric bike. Also a minimal toilet. It looks like designing the power and electronics is the biggest deal and not my expertise. Thanks for sharing and your delivery was enthusiastic and loads of fun!

[@maricello13]

Hi, I'm really curious about the rope going all around the ceiling 😊

[@duncanmeechan5694]

Hi Henry, what a smashing job you have done the van looks great and will get you a much better sleep now so you can get up at the crack of dawn to do some more of those Wainrights. Hopefully photographing many more great sunrises and sunsets. Happy travels mate 😁👍

[@michaelspeegle8535]

Good job! If you don't have one highly suggest small fire extinguisher for the van!

[@danijelisic3520]

Uauu Hanry this car conversion is fantastic.Congratulations😃

[@grahamallen7228]

A great job Henry, that’s a pretty neat little camper an, love it.

[@davidfrost3770]

Love the Blue Jay Henry, it's got your character written all over it. Looking forward to see you in it in depth of winter, it will be quality wild camping in remotest Scotland, that would be a good test. Maybe some snow tires on the front. Noticed you have a GB badge on rear, are you planing a trip away?

[@taojiang2735]

wow, the life quality of the landscape photographer will definitely go up to a brand new level with this blue beast. looking forward to more exciting landscape masterpiece out of this van👊

[@liambrown2184]

Hi mate! Love the van build. I’d be really interested to hear how you created your electric system? I never knew that all your stuff good be powered from a Jackery in that way

[@dylanmatthews1484]

Great job Henry , building one of these this year , so great tips.

[@paulashcroft556]

Great job Henry. Love your enthusiasm - so infectious, cheers!

[@juliacruttenden5907]

Great van Henry thanks for sharing. Looking forward to u sharing more adventures

[@Rabswood296]

I have an ex post office van 2010 i paid to have a basic conversation at the end of last summer, looking forward to getting out and about this spring. Have just bought myself an EcoFlow as I don't have a leisure battery. Love the hat by the way.

[@paulbenson3441]

Hi Henry - you are the man with the van. It's the hideaway, garden shed, on wheels. Looks great, Henry. I've thought of a few things. Change of clothes in the van so you can change if you get soaked, without sitting around in wet gear. Some quick snacks in the van that don't perish as an emergency supply (Tunnock's Tea Cakes, Caramel Wafers, cans of Irn-Bru, crisps, Babybel cheeses, crispbread, etc.), anything that isn't bulky and that has good longevity. It's always handy. How would you charge up your battery pack if you're on a long trip, in winter where light levels can be low? Is there sufficient ventilation in your van for you to safely sleep? What happens to your waste water? Happy travels, Henry.

[@bcegerton]

Solar panels may charge the battery pack I believe, as long as he doesn’t stay in Scotland too long😂

[@darrenleigh201]

The BlueJay lives! Great job on the build. Thanks for sharing!

[@MummaBear]

That's a really simple effect and workable build 👍

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks 👍

[@jockmctavish8984]

Love your hat..... van looks fab too.... well done.

[@timrosenburgh9485]

As you said in the video get it built and then alter things later. At least it's functional for what you want at the moment and does the job. Supprised you didn't have a mini fridge, but i guess that's to follow. Well done anyway.

[@potter2702]

Great video of your excellent Photo van.

[@Rob.1340]

Cracking little van. Just the job. All the best. 👍🚐😎

[@k77hnt13]

Hey Henry, love the video you’ve gave me some ideas I got a LWB EX- British Gas van and doing a little micro build with my partner. Do you mind saying how much you spent after the van? On all the materials/electrics etc? Just as a rough guide? Also did you find where the LED lights wires were connected to? My ones in the cab work, but the ones in the rear of the van don’t switch on!

[@willpine7343]

Nice little build. I'm doing one very comparable. it's called the RAM ProMaster City in North America but I definitely would not add all that wood is. all it does is adds weight and kills gas mileage. I have found a small sink burner combo with tempered glass top for my countertop it knocks out two birds, one stone, also consider better ventilation. you do not want humidity to build up and start getting into the corners of metal as it starts to rust, but aside from that, Nice!

[@bcegerton]

Rather than the sink you have, look for a small camper van/Touring Caravan sink and cooker, the tap folds down and they have a hinged lid for both sink and cooker. As you can know, space is at a premium though there’s a little more space than you have, having this instead means you don’t lose the counter top where your sink is and can then use it as a table. One idea that I’ve seen on Thomas Heaton’s van is where he has his bag etc, he built a storage compartment in the back but I think all his floor is raised as his van his a bit bigger than yours but it’s something to think about, he opens his back door and can slide his bag out and it doesn’t take up space in the living compartment, P.S. he does have a door that drops down when open with lock on it too. I’m so jealous, I’d love a camper but neither have the funds or would be able to fit one out due to my disabilities but my brother has just bought a new, or nearly new Citroen Berlingo I think they’re called, which he has just built a bed with storage room underneath which he uses for fishing, just on one or two night trips with an awning that fits onto the back doors, something else you could consider if staying in the same spot for a few nights, campsite probably best though for obvious reasons.

[@Flanke111]

How is the weight, as you have used wood panels must be quite heavy?

[@iamdebmiller]

Thanks for the interesting tour of your terrific van! What about a fridge and bathroom? Maybe down the road? What do you do now in those ways?

[@michalob21]

I live out of a van. A bucket with two sets of plastic bags, a urinal, and wet wipes and sponge bath, along with weekly or monthly gym shower or rental shower is how I do it. I actually prefer a buckets height over a traditional toilet now lol.

[@iamdebmiller]

@@michalob21 Sounds very simple, yet very effective! I can picture it. I lived for a time in an old travel trailer on some land I was hoping to develop. I had no electricity, no running water, but there was a septic system installed. I hauled water in by hand in 5 gallon jugs. I sponge bathed sometimes at home by heating water on my stove and using it sparingly in the shower. Mostly I showered like you said, at a gym where I had membership. It's all possible! Now where I live even though we have a toilet and septic tank, we are getting ready to build two composting toilets. It seems so wasteful to use precious water for bathroom needs when it can be reduced so much by using buckets or composting toilets which work just fine! Hope you are loving your van life.

[@michalob21]

@@iamdebmiller sounds awesome! Thanks I am :)

[@sarahderby151]

Great video Henry all about your van. You've done really well to build it.

[@jackacook]

Great video Henry, such a tidy set up!

[@Jackwebb97]

I wound love to see a vid on how you did your wiring set up please , great van great video!

[@OutdoorActionPhoto]

Henry. You didn’t mention “the rope” ! Obviously a nod to the seascape photographers. Nice build.

[@VanLifeWolf]

Great build, good life you built for your self. In A Promaster City as they are here in the states, be safe best to you.

[@lunarose6714]

Hey Henry! Loving your vids :) I have a citroen berlingo (the desire model) - already converted but not modified for winter, I'm looking at getting a solar panel. I will need to charge phone and laptop, that's all really - what jaggery would you recommend? Thanks lots, Luna

[@scotty4418]

You’ve certainly made the best use of available space Henry and getting your power solution right from the beginning will be a massive benefit to you. Just seen your Instagram story with your heater running and was wondering how many hours will your heater run for with its own diesel tank you’ve hooked up to?

[@francescodipietro4340]

Nice doblò, usually you find video on crazy expensive self made camper. Yours its a perfect balance between functionality and semplicity. Anyway just curios about how you builded the "guardarobe". Where did you insert the screws to fix it?

[@Farmerboy123]

Wow that’s nice and also I can recommend a few place that are great to stay at in the uk 1 ted camping farms Sheriffhales Shropshire 2 bala lake 3 Ty ros farm wales

[@kevinburke6446]

Really nice Henry.

[@Jennifer-ul6dp]

Hi, what is underneath the towels/toilet paper? Is that storage space? Thanks, bye

[@BruceMurphy]

Awesome little travel space. What do you do to control water when you bring wet clothes and gear in?

[@joannajanes2781]

"FANtastic" for sure 😊

[@Zealor365]

Nicely done. Bravo!

[@rich07725]

13:10 when you are talking about insulation, you mention a vaper barrier. Some kind of blue spray. What’s this about? Just working on my insulation 🙏

[@jamesevans220]

Hello - just wondering where you got that window done? Thank you

[@Chris391971]

You’ve done a good job Henry. Well done!!!

[@brucetrue]

Don't you use the monitor for reviewing and maybe editing photos?

[@eprohoda]

Good day~you shared splendid ! all the best! ;)

[@darrenkynoch6255]

Really enjoyed that.thank you for sharing

[@VibeHedegaard]

Hi. Great video and camper. Thank you for the inspiration. Regarding the faucet; which brand is it? I would like very much to buy one myself. Wish you good times in your camper 🎯

[@johnhouliaras1724]

Great built Henry! I will definetly steal some of your ideas... What i want to ask is if the long version of fiat doblo is capable of doing light unmade road, narrow roads in small villges on the highlands and generally if you feel that its long wheelbase combined with its ground clearence put an annoying limit on where you can have access.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks mate! Long version is absolutely fine for me but I am a confident driver

[@johnhouliaras1724]

@@HenryTurnerphoto But do you get in "difficult" spots.

[@therealsirdj5934]

So, I wanted to build a ducato camper, however: I first decided to take a step down to a rooftop tent and then decided to maybe try classic tent camping first. Now unfortunatly plans change and I see myself having to buy new car, since I hit a deer with my current car... the cheapest option (that seems legit) is a Kangoo the German Mail service had to sell, since they went all electro fleet recently... so maybe I'll buy that and throw a bed in, but I honestly have no idea right now

[@alanpinn2266]

Great video Henry! Nice to see a final walk thru of all the features. I hope to do the same thing some day - so you've inspired me. But you didn't mention "The Blue Jay" and how she got her name? I did notice a small BlueJays sticker - but no reference to living in Toronto briefly? As a former Toronto dweller - but now living and shooting in Nova Scotia - at least you're backing the correct ball team! Keep up the good work and videos. Happy shooting mate! Cheers.

[@andyjsmallwood]

Hi Henry. Thanks for the excellent videos of your van build. I have the same van here in Portugal and you have inspired me to insulate and clad almost exactly as you have done. One thing that I just can't see in any video is how you finally covered the wheel arch behind the bed. Is the bed higher than the wheel arch or sat against it? Thanks again.

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Bed is as low as it can be whilst being above the wheel arch is that makes sense. Essentially sat on top of it. I am 5’11” and just tested head head height when sat on bed before I built bed at this height and it was fine 👍🏼

[@andyjsmallwood]

@@HenryTurnerphoto Thanks for the fast response, Henry. It all makes sense and is exactly what I want to do with the bed in my van. 🙂

[@patriciamuskevitsch8359]

Love it!

[@garethharroldphotography]

Hi Henry. Thanks for the tour. What size is the bed when it's not extended, and the same for the worktop? I'm looking at a small van build (for some photography adventures) so just looking for some ideas and inspiration. Cheers, Gareth.

[@francesfrew8929]

Good job buddy. Is there enough room for 2 on the bed? Im a single mum and would love to do a micro conversion for me my kid. Also just wondering about fridge/ coolbox space/ portaloo/ portable shower if you have those yet?

[@robertdavis1255]

Thanks Henry for sharing your work on the van..... great job & well done...I was wondering about insurance & licensing of the van ??.... cheers from Australia 😀

[@alexn5648]

How did you get on with insurance, is it insured as a van or campervan. It's it expensive etc?

[@dillantaylor9872]

Would it be sleepable for someone who is 5ft 11?

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Yep that's my height

[@suzansadie8185]

Wow brilliant you have done so incfredibly well to create this. Did you make the kitchen unit? Or did someone else do it?

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Thanks! I made it

[@sevans-tj2zk]

Sorry for the delayed message but I’ve only seen this video now as I’d like to do something similar what if the van ever needs mechanical work where would you stay? Thanks in advance

[@grantlawrence6689]

Tunnock tea cake, respect.

[@michaelhart969]

Your funny man love this ,I’m about to convert a Vauxhall combo

[@GuzziADV]

Awesome van conversion, love it! Can you name the brand of the diesel heater ?

[@SarahJane96]

Have you had any issues with the van itself? I'm going to look at a van tomorrow, already decked out - 2010 FIAT diablo multi jet camper van. Just want to know if there's been any engine problems or questions I should ask the buyer before parting with any money!

[@wesdonze2014]

good work on the van - hope yo get plenty of trips in it

[@bythecurb]

Love the cushions mate, where is the market? I might take a trip if it's not too far from West Yorkshire

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

Morecambe! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@matthewdavies7431]

Hope you have done this but main thing your missing is a split charge relay. No need to move the mains unit then

[@janneroz-photographyonabudget]

So jealous. You've done a wonderful job. Professional. I could live in that full time. How do you stay so skinny?? Tea cakes, Irn bru, Monster Munch. You're missing a deep fat fryer in there, then you'd have deep fried Mars Bars too, making you a fully fledged Jock. Jockhickular vehicular dining.

[@emilygray9367]

Hey Henry… i’ve just bought this exact van! With all the kit in the back how did you go about removing this? be a great help for some pointers :)

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

+1 for the Tunnocks :-)

[@stevenkeith5784]

Brilliant job. Well done! Who fitted the window for £70?

[@Helen-du2pw]

Hi, I'd love to know what the dimensions of your bed are. I would love a mini camper but I'm six feet tall and I don't want to fill the space with a double so I can lie diagonally.....!🙄

[@andybusard6694]

Nice build! What is the purpose of the rope around the roof? With the wood panels, it adds a nautical theme to your build.

[@daniel.lopresti]

Wondered the same thing, imagined probably some cable fed through it ;)

[@0191Marko]

@@daniel.lopresti having watched Henry for a good while now I can give you the answer 😊, all it’s for is to hide some of the gap around the woodwork, a bit of “ trim “ if you like.

[@kiwi_renegade]

Love the solar on the top! Would you reckon a bike could still fit on top of the solar panel?

[@ApocGuy]

Not sure, but if it's rails are still stock, roof rack should go over it. If not, you can always try with thin flexible marine based PV panels

[@rlau68]

Nice work Henry!👍

[@jaysjourney369]

So you can use a jackery instead of 1 to 2 leasure batteries and an inverter??

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

That’s what I do mate 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jaysjourney369]

Hey mate so I was concerned about doing the electrics in my conversion, don't know why I didn't think of simply using a power station to do the job, following your video I've now bought a Vtoman flashspeed 1000..can't wait to try it.. it has 828wh and charges fully in a few hours or 1.5 hours from a house..

[@lewishogben842]

Nice build mate. what would you say the length of your bed is? hoping to get one of these soon! Cheers buddy

[@HenryTurnerphoto]

2m I reckon!

[@Santamike212]

thank you

[@kiwi_renegade]

How many km’s did the car have when you bought it? I’m looking at doing the same thing but prices are double than what you paid for, for 150k~ish kilometers

[@sandramoreno4055]

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