Fitting Bonded Windows in VW Crafter | 5 Berth Van Conversion

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Join us this week as we begin our challenege to create a 5 berth, 5 belted ALL ELECTRIC panal van build on our 2020 VW Crafter / MAN TGE. We get it stripped out, cleaned up, sound deadening and make the nervous task of cutting 4 big holes in our van for the bonded windows did we manage to get them fitted?
We are a family of five from South Wales living full time and vlogging our motorhome journies and travels around the UK and EU. Join us for some fun, laughter, tears and pain and we will share our experiences, knowledge and finds with you.
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Give lass ago with the jigsaw or even the milwaukee grinder she will be just fine 😃

[@GrahamGphotoParker]

Love it! " Can I have a go luv" You were stuck for an answer at first!

[@TheRollingRucks]

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[@paulpowell1259]

Nail varnish remover will get tthat off your fingers. Coming on nice guys, very excited for you.

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[@Boatlife1964]

Team work makes the dream work 😊👍

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You got that right! 😂 xx

[@jmnwiththegodfreys8652]

We are getting our couch with in a week to 2, I give you guys to High Fives for working on that van....awesome work guys I am Jelly....cant wait to see if live.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Fingers crossed everything goes to plan haha XxRR

[@keithweybury5212]

Great job on the windows guys. Keith

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Thank you Keith XxRR

[@DJRogEurotour]

Great job, it’s such a thrill to see mo homers build there own vans. Diolch X

[@TheRollingRucks]

Ahh thank you very much XxRR

[@jeremybrambles7992]

Well done to you both

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Jesus a lot x

[@angelafry977]

Another great vlog guys. Lovely meeting you both yesterday and Emilia at the NEC yesterday totally wiped us our today from walking around there. Can't wait to watch next 1 x

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Angela, lovely to meet you too ;-) it was very tiring XxRR

[@dorismosley2107]

❤ looking lush 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Doris, completely changed the look of the van doesn’t it? XxRR

[@ian_morg]

Top job! Well done 😎👍🏻

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Ian appreciate it XxRR

[@coraspapa]

Very helpful can’t wait for the next task 👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Mike XxRR

[@suziemc5291]

Yay well done you two job done. Can't wait to see this develop xx

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you, hope you enjoy watching the series XxRR

[@TisGolf]

You guys have done brilliant well done!!!!!

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Amy XxRR

[@richardday6367]

Well done guys !! Can’t wait to see the finished product

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you, hope you enjoyed watching this episode XxRR

[@LITTLEMANADVENTURSES]

Nice work guys the windows look awesome 😊👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much xxt

[@banntheman7925]

Looks great 🎉

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much XxRR

[@momwith4brats1]

They look fantastic!

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Karen XxRR

[@tonyfield6399]

Well done both of you, it's gonna be cracking 👌👌 xx

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Tony, so kind of you to say xx

[@andreabalderstone4272]

You have both done an amazing job. I can’t wait to see it finished 🤩

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Andrea appreciate it, hope you are well XxRR

[@tonymartin3780]

Well done 👏🏻 great job

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thanks Tony XxRR

[@philipcrascall5860]

Well done I love you two you are amazing,love watching your videos 👍👍🎉🥳

[@TheRollingRucks]

Ahhh thank you so much Philip XxRR

[@martinbingham1826]

Cracking job nice one guys 👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much XxRR

[@tonyflanagan5682]

Well done folks. 👏

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you XxRR

[@stevepjackson]

Brilliant... nice work guys, its looking good 👍🙂

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Steve we better get cracking on haha XxRR

[@DaisysOnTour]

Loving your van build, you two are always so upbeat and happy, an absolute pleasure to watch and we love your little family, reminds us so much of ours 15 or so years ago. Keep up the absolutely fabulous work. Looking forward to watching more of your great van build!! Love Carl, Jackie and Daisy xxx

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you all for the lovely feedback we appreciate it so much XxRR

[@joncarver2611]

Keep up the good work guys "great watching your videos !! Lovely cheerful family. And good luck with the build 👍.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Jon, so pleased to hear they are enjoyable to watch XxRR

[@andykemp6739]

Well done looks great and you made it look so easy.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Andy, he did great 👍 was so nerve wracking but hope the video helps XxRR

[@paullawrence8572]

They look great guys! Well done! Looking forward to more updates. 😚👌

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Paul XxRR

[@pipmcscot7078]

Great work guys keep it up, really looking forward to this and will get some tips from you as you go along

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much and so pleased you are enjoying XxRR

[@pauljones540]

exellent job guys great progress looking forward to end result

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you, we better start getting it insulated haha XxRR

[@susanhoward864]

It's looking 👌 very smart

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you XxRR

[@woolleycodwanderers4833]

Nice one guys looking forward to the build 👍 ... ❤️👵🏼🐾🐾🐾👵🏼

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you guys XxRR

[@fortyfat4803]

Well done to you both.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you XxRR

[@mariamiskimmon5437]

Great job

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you XxRR

[@markwhitehead64]

Hi really really enjoyed watching your video really great job can’t wait to watching more of the van build really looking forward to watching your next video keep safe 😷👍🏻

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you mark appreciate your lovely feedback XxRR

[@sherriemitchell3892]

fun and work even with a lot of pressure works good you'll remember these memories forever

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much XxRR

[@suzybeetravels]

Looking good 😎 Can't wait till you reveal the new layout 😁. Great video as always you lovely lot 💜x

[@TheRollingRucks]

Haha thank you both, appreciate it XxRR

[@stephenbergin9184]

Hi guys fantastic job fitting the windows. Can’t wait to see the next video Steve b 🇬🇧 👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Steve appreciate it so much XxRR

[@momwith4brats1]

Love this, you two work so well together and I like how your daughter had a hand in it two. Can't wait to see what you do!

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Karen, appreciate it XxRR

[@user-nt8ck4zg4z]

Well done they look amazing. Thats a stressful job for you to do. Not only have you got us all watching you but the pressure to get it spot for fitting with no room for mistakes and in a short time too. 👏👏🌟🌟

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you we had fun doing this one but it was scary doing the first one XxRR

[@MadeByHedgehogs]

I loved this video! Brought back all the memories of our build, I do miss the build stage - would love to do it all over again! Looking forward to seeing the progress on this guys, see you soon ♥️

[@TheRollingRucks]

Ahh thank you to you both hope to see you soon XxRR

[@fionaokane9113]

This is going to be a great van build journey, the whole family bringing some slills, so lovely to watch

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Fiona, so appreciate your comment XxRR

[@mikebourke1185]

Nice one 👍 👌 👏 😀

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you XxRR

[@denisecafferky2248]

Fair play. The windows look great 👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Denise, completely changed the look of it now XxRR

[@irenedale5256]

Fantastic job! Love how you all work together!💕 Can’t wait for the next episode!💕

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Irene kind of you to say XxRR

[@irenedale5256]

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[@willjonesfitness.8538]

Awesome can't wait to see finished results, would love to do something like this

[@TheRollingRucks]

Go for it Will! You will do a great job XxRR

[@TimmysFavs]

Great job and excellent team work! So glad you opted for eye protection. 👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Tim XxRR

[@alasdairvincent6248]

I’m enjoying watching you working on this project. It’s great to see such teamwork and that’s a good young cleaner you had there! I’m sure that it will look fab when the conversion is completed. That’s precision work, cutting out the positions for the windows, there’s absolutely no margin for error there. Hats off for doing it to perfection. The van is really looking like a camper now, from the outside. Looking forward to seeing the next stages of the build.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you alasdair, appreciate your lush comment of support. He did do great albeit very worried about it. Hope you enjoy the next episode XxRR

[@andywhite3515]

My weekend is complete I love to hear your accent’s as i’m a southerner 😊 Good luck with the build … I will be tuning in 😘

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Andy, so pleased you hear you enjoyed watching we appreciate it XxRR

[@drivecleanmobilecarcleaning]

Love it!!!

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you XxRR

[@DolittleCampers]

Lovely to see you guys all working together on the project. It’s going to look awesome when it’s done. We will probably end up getting Crafter envy 😂 xx

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you both, very kind of you to say, will have to show it off in person once it’s done XxRR

[@Tom-le2px]

Well done, 4 windows in one day, now that's a result, van looks super clean, working on main road, stay safe.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much had to get on it strike whilst the weather was on our side XxRR

[@LeisureBit]

Typical on the day the windows turn up it’s raining - brilliant job - what a transformation in a day - look forward to the next one - thank you, all the best, David & Rachel 🙌

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you 😊 yeah always the same this British weather never fails haha we are happy with the result XxRR

[@g.m_unplugged]

Looks sweet, a nerve racking process cutting holes in your van. 😊

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you and yeah totally right! XxRR

[@CampervanTravelsInDora]

Brilliant video guys and well done Stu #ManButt

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you XxRR

[@denisesmith7201]

Great job, we’ll done BOTH 👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Denise XxRR

[@pamfreeman5197]

Well done you two. looks damn good doesn't it. here's to you both... sorry young lady... THREE! looking forward to the next one!

[@TheRollingRucks]

Ahh Pam you are amazing! Thank you XxRR

[@niall5181]

Great vlog as usual..good to see those croc safety shoes 😂😂

[@TheRollingRucks]

😂🤣😂

[@Arbitrator207]

Got the popcorn ready, swapping between you guys and Gadget John's build, Just need to think of a prize for the best one!

[@TheRollingRucks]

Haha enjoy the popcorn, be sure to add some rainbow 🌈 strips for some extra pop! Hope you enjoy thank you XxRR

[@mobiconcept]

Well done, looks good. Far more brave than I... we needed to buy one that had all the windows already! :) Alex.,

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Alex, the man did a great job albeit very nervous to begin with haha XxRR

[@michelleburton7516]

Bless you love. We know who did all the work. While he stood there filming you lol. Lovely job guys can't wait to see the finished look.

[@TheRollingRucks]

😂🤣😂 you know it’s true ha ha XxRR

[@ivanstevens]

Looking forward to seeing how you guys get on. Well done on the windows, nerve racking I bet.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Ivan, appreciate it XxRR

[@scottbroughton1906]

Hello guy's...The windows look great and now the wiring..Good luck with that 😀 👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Scott XxRR

[@yeovil07]

Come on dude, she needs a stannah stair lift to get up there 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheRollingRucks]

Haha

[@gareth1232]

I stumbled on your channel, ive subscribed i live in Northern Ireland moved over from Pembrokeshire. Cant wait for the videos transforming the van. Im sure the bulkhead is worth selling

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Gareth, welcome 🤗 we hope you enjoy watching this challenge XxRR

[@hallaboard8154]

A brilliant start to the van build. It may have looked like Stu was doing everything but we all know about the other jobs that go on behind the scenes so no need to justify yourself hun. You’re a great team. Looking forward to watching the progression. Much love Liz n Gray ❣️

[@TheRollingRucks]

Haha thank you guys! We are enjoying the process XxRR

[@babyjesus8761]

You and stuart are always so positive, this is going to be really good to watch this van conversion,are you then sending roller back xx

[@TheRollingRucks]

Ahh thank you that’s very kind of you to say XxRR

[@gypsydal]

Wow that van is so tidy. Looks like you’ve bagged a good un. 😊

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you, it’s got a few dinks on the outside but nothing that can’t be sorted XxRR

[@BGCADVENTURES]

Defo keep the ‘granny handle’ we do t have one and it’s like climbing Everest getting in the van 😂😂 You have also tempted me to have rear windows as Jade wanted them and I was torn but they look good and I do miss the morning views that we got in the Bongo ❤

[@TheRollingRucks]

Probably paint it tbh yellow is a bit bright for it! 😂read windows are a must for me although Stu didn’t really want them, then we saw a van without today and I said.. “yep glad we did it” if it’s what you want just go for it! Creates lots of light XxRR

[@johnallen148]

Hi Charlie Stu ,well how scary was that cutting the hole for the windows my knees was knocking for you ,but as expected you done a great job Charlie sure done her bit well done both of you ,it looks great with all the windows in situ ,so now looking forward to the next part ,till then take care keep yourself safe,John 🇬🇧🤔🙏👍🌹👀🫣🤭🫢

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you John, you’re right totally nerve wracking hoping that’s the worst of it ha ha XxRR

[@Brucecarmaintence71]

Looking good Guys!, I used to work for Mercedes Benz commercial in Edinburgh for over 25 years and we used to send Sprinters to a company to get converted, can’t remember how much it was off hand to do the windows but you Guys are doing a good job!. Best wishes Bruce & Linda x.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much appreciate it XxRR

[@matthewclowser4192]

Nice job guys. 😂😂😂😊😊

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you appreciate it XxRR

[@malcplant6555]

Enjoying your van build when you put your drill through the side i thought that's brave, no going back

[@TheRollingRucks]

You are totally right very nerving XxRR

[@darrenmcwilliams5377]

Never gave you my name for shout out it’s the toilet guy Darren you guys were as I imagined down to earth great guys keep it going

[@TheRollingRucks]

Toilet guy Darren haha 😂 brilliant! Lovely to meet you XxRR

[@darrenmcwilliams5377]

Want shout out next video lol

[@kevjaffray]

Looking good guys! To say Hermes had it, it's a pretty clean base to start with🙂Can't wait to follow your progress 👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

We thought that too Kev, we all know how these cans get battered in the wrong hands XxRR

[@travelling_stephen]

Could have been a owner driver financed by Hermes, lot's of delivery companies do it.

[@HelenandMartinsTreks]

That takes some courage to cut into the van 😮 - you guys are more skilled than us but still fair play to you, we’ll done . This series is going to be very interesting . Best wishes Helen and Martin

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you both appreciate it so much XxRR

[@vanscran1672]

You've done a great job I would say, and a real worry if you get it wrong, when cutting such big panels out of the body work, so well done. The rest of the build should be a lot less stressful, although there is a lot to do alright.🤔🤔🤔👍👍👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you, it was very nerve wracking but al ended well thankfully, as you say the rest should be easier …. Hopefully! XxRR

[@CopperDroppedT6]

Looks fantastic!! Welcome to the VW owners club. You should embrace the VW scene and come to some of the festivals with us. Keep up the good work

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Peter, appreciate the offer may just do that. Charl had a very beetle back in the day and loved the events XxRR

[@g7usl]

@@TheRollingRucks We had Beetles too. I loved em.

[@parkay3560]

brings back memories of when I got Viv-i-van and how big she looked after she was stripped down. I felt such triumph when I got the bulkhead off. The sense of space didnt last though and though she looks beautiful, viv-i-van seems small now and I wonder if I should have got a bigger van. I'll look forward to watching the progress. Regards and respect-Kenny

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you for sharing Kenny, hey your van is fantastic as it is.. hope you enjoy the rest XxRR

[@BentleyOnTour]

You've both done a fantastic job so far and those windows look superb. So sleek. All the best with the next stage. Catch you maybe over next couple of days 😉😁. Martin

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Martin, appreciate it hope you enjoy the rest too! May see you today if you are about XxRR

[@BentleyOnTour]

@@TheRollingRucks Yep, will keep my eyes peeled 😜

[@TheRollingRucks]

Lovely to see you today 🎉

[@BentleyOnTour]

@@TheRollingRucks Oh and you too Charlie. You are my favouritist KZbinrs. 😊 All the best with the new van. Martin

[@xtrax38]

Hi I'm looking forward to this van build series. It would of been better to put the windows in with suction holders but fair play you've done it. I would advise to thoroughly test for water leaks before your next stage. 😃

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you for your advice, that’s a great idea we have checked though and no leaks hoorah!!! XxRR

[@UrbanVanlife]

isnt this done yet , man you had over a week come on stue , and totally agree with the messing up bit . lol

[@TheRollingRucks]

😂🤣😂taking his time Neil XxRR

[@wanderingbychoice]

Good job on the windows guys, it’s nerve wracking cutting holes, I admire your bravery, was bad enough when I did hole for Ariel cable lol

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you 😊 probably should have chosen one of the doors for the first cut but al worked out fine XxRR

[@wanderingbychoice]

@@TheRollingRucks tradesman mentality do the hardest first, looks great

[@ivecamperbuild_thomas4084]

Put a big magnet next to we’re your cutting it will pull the filings to the magnet

[@TheRollingRucks]

Great advice thank you 😊 XxRR

[@jimmccarron1286]

Good to see you've started your build journey guys , I might be doing one myself so hope you don't mind me stealing your ideas 🙂

[@TheRollingRucks]

Fantastic hope your build goes smoothly XxRR

[@agibsonallan]

if you got a good helper then it makes a big difference on any diy

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Allan totally true that is, I think it makes all the difference to performance to be honest 😂🤣😂

[@sewjojosewingandcrafts3679]

OMG what are you two like? As much as I love Crocs, they're perhaps not the best thing to wear when doing a van build 🤣🤣

[@TheRollingRucks]

😂😂😂 true that is, first shoes i saw in the excitement haha XxRR

[@steveweaver3020]

Great vlog 👍 if you’re still going to the NEC can you take a look at the Wildax Altier it’s on a MAN and is all electric with a diesel heater no LPG! Cheers

[@TheRollingRucks]

Hi Steve that sounds right up our street so if we see it we will certainly take a good look around XxRR

[@creekyknee]

Safety Goggles ! with the angle grinder :-( Looks great sofar guys.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Ronan XxRR

[@g7usl]

Thanks for the report. You all made a brilliant job and Stu's talent is fantastic. It looks really impressive, already. Question unrelated for Stu: How on earth do you cope with the blanket 20mph speed limit, mate? It would drive me crazy. Looking forward to the next one. Dave in Torbay. 😉

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you :-) XxRR

[@voyageadventurevans]

Its too late to suggest masking up the van😉....all those bits of swarf that are getting in your eyes, are also melting into your paintwork and will rust later on. You will also get loads in the inner sill areas. I would suggest hoovering them out thoroughly once all the cutting is done. While the van is un insulated, it is worth melting out the foam in the inner sills (i have done a video on it on our channel). Have fun😄

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you for the advice, appreciate it. He did go and get goggles etc but if an after thought mind haha XxRR

[@epcode5121]

Great video How will you fit fly screens and blinds to the side windows ?

[@TheRollingRucks]

No idea yet haha although we plan on having blinds XxRR

[@ireallydontthinkso]

Awesome! and it doesn't matter who did what bit, all skillz are needed and Amelia did a great job to! you are a great team and seeing the manbutt put his carpenter skills into action was great and you just know its going to work out just fine :)

[@TheRollingRucks]

This is so lovely of you to say, he’s the skilled one so il just clean up after him and hold the camera a bit haha XxRR

[@highlandjock4597]

Looking forward to this build but could you please sort the music volume it’s waaaay louder than the video itself

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you for letting us know we will sort it for next time XxRR

[@michaelburt620]

Aww man, get some eye protection on and gloves 😢

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Michael, he was told… ha he still has that black tar on his hands XxRR

[@alberttickle1106]

Get an electric step.... Thule is the one on my Moho. 😉 Eye shields and ear defenders guys....stay safe!!

[@TheRollingRucks]

Great idea Albert! May look into that XxRR

[@ipirrie6734]

Great start guys, is that a week of the 5 week build gone. It's going to be tight😀

[@TheRollingRucks]

Haha you are right especially with all the rain we’ve been having! XxRR

[@mcvicer]

You are so fit

[@TheRollingRucks]

The man butt says thanks ☺️

[@wanderingwynchs]

Looking great so far. I take it those windows won't open? Are you having roof vents?

[@TheRollingRucks]

Hello, he’s the side ones are opening ones xx