Fitting the Windows - VB07

[@geoffcampbell7846]

Not at all boring John. You've made a fine job of it and it's interesting to watch. Nice to see Mandy lending a hand too. Thanks for sharing. 👋

[@mandycape]

Well done John - u didn’t give up, learned from the mistake and moved on - looks great.

[@marksvanlife2963]

Pleased to see " The Window " take 2 went smoothly, and happy to see you and Mandy working together and both smiling at each others nerves. 😄

[@isobelchapman9548]

Love seeing you both and that lassie’s smile is infectious. Super Team xx

[@pamfreeman5197]

Wow John, you continue to impress and you STILL hold my interest! And what a treat... Mandy popping up in time for inspection! I have to say the two of you look happy... and isn't that what Life's really about.... Good on you. Keep it up. You'll be glad to do the insulation next/v soon. It's going to be a blinkin' cold one, this Winter so... get doin' lad!! Love to see you, take care. Pam xx

[@pamfreeman5197]

This sounds great... But how the heck do I do a Telemessage!

[@pamfreeman5197]

Have I been had?! This doesn't sound like John!

[@charliegould5865]

I can imagine you measuring the marking out for those windows a hundred times, and getting Mandy to check as well. But I bet there was still a huge sigh of relief once they were bonded in! Insulation experts are everywhere, you’ve insulated a van before, you know what you want to use, it’s just a case of how thick do you want it. I keep using the word YOU as it’s your van, your build to be done how you want it. Waiting for the next episode now!

[@shazzer35]

Great team you two working together glad all went okay in the end and life is a learning curve x

[@carlsadventures2361]

No way thats not boring video John I love these self build video's as you pick up hints and tips.

[@matthewnorthway1970]

Excellent job John never underestimate your abilities I always find a good cup of tea sorts out the mind 👍👍

[@richiebainbridge2608]

Fine job

[@janetrobson9469]

Great job.. Fab windows can't wait until next video... Nice to see Mandy checking all is correct 👍

[@DA11NOON]

This was not boring At all John good to see the number one work with you great job guy's 👍 Be safe

[@patcurtin7629]

We’ll done lovely job on the windows and wrapping , just remember those safety glasses! Last thing you need is a piece of the van in your eye. 👍👍

[@catb7059]

Not boring at all, interesting 👍👏

[@toebo9683]

Your van is looking slick J&M... Its the attention to detail that you are putting into it that pays off. Am Enjoying watching.

[@davidmeakin584]

Well done not boring at all you've done a great job pair of you 👏

[@Angusdane1]

Well done John, and Mandy, I'm sure that was a relief getting them done. Cutting holes in the van won't feel as bad ever again now you got those under your belt! It's looking very tidy so far. I'm loving the suspense of seeing what you're going to pull out of the bag next as I know you'll have thought long and hard about everything you're doing and will have good justification for whatever you do.

[@geraldgooding7430]

We done John glad to see you had a go on your own and did it your way with the help from mandy they look really good, every day a school day

[@pageant1fd]

Great job John with some very fine assistance from Mandy. What a team !

[@johnchallis6122]

Looks really good already!

[@debbie62140]

As soon as I saw Mandy there supporting you, I knew all would go well.

[@johnthacker8315]

Well done you need to relax and enjoy and thanks

[@fredfly001]

do not think that it is boring, very good to see how it is done, looking forward to the next insulation video. good all round gary

[@LeonandDebbiefromRugby]

Brilliant well done John , not a boring video it will help alot of people including me cheers

[@joycegray7611]

That's a big job out of the way well done 👌

[@bleeno6187]

Thanks for sharing that John. Some really good tips 👌 👏

[@Rich-n-Cooper]

Just about to begin my install, being a sprinter ive have to sort out the side trim leaks and rust first!, but windows and roof fan are next. Very helpfull info and practical approach as always buddy!

[@chrisdervin5420]

Glad you got them sorted, looking good.

[@lindahiggins7744]

Well done both of you, really enjoying these videos 👍👍👍👍👍

[@linz_in_NZ]

Yay! Van with Windows! Sprintie the campervan has bonded windows down both sides from new - great for looking at the view and when we go to motor racing etc, but I'd go for caravan style if I did a full build - as none of ours open.

[@tonyblundal5763]

Great vlog, thanks John, I’m not re fitting a van myself but still interesting. All the best, Tony and Julie.

[@RogersRamblings]

How kind of Mother Nature to provide a rain water check on your new windows. 🤣

[@debrabird8249]

well done

[@clearprop]

Chuffed to bits for you that things are going well now and the energy and positivity is back. Rooting for you as you move through the project. 🙂

[@coraspapa]

Thanks for sharing your method 👍

[@eddvanlife7396]

Always great to get the mistake job rectified. Well done J&M. Upwards and Onwards.

[@leighmarshall1586]

looking good john

[@TOBY_AND_LUCYS_ADVENTURES]

Loved watching , not boring at all. My Camper needs new windows all round or at least new rubber seals.

[@mattkinger4173]

Enjoying your build. I can see Mandy doing the same. A His & Hers Vans!! Top idea 💡 life fun work relax enjoy!

[@charlesdeakins2546]

Nice job John , its good to see you have the method sorted, Now your confidence in working inside outside position is there , you appear in good spirits, and enjoying the journey,,

[@susangoodall5037]

Great job satisfaction John... your a perfectionist and there's nothing wrong with that. Hope Mandy let's you finish your van first before tackling another.. Mandy's van should be a doddle now you know what's what 😳

[@beverlylawrence131]

Very well done

[@lenniewood1770]

Looking good john we all can learn a lesson from this by you showing we are not all perfect and taking it step by step on your own and taking a few extra minutes to measure and take uour time it's a good life lesson to great vlog and thanks for sharing 👍

[@avislivingston8946]

Well done John you can do anything you put your mind to good luck for the rest of the build love to Mandy best wishes Avis xx

[@davidhussey5495]

I think that you are doing a great job, for me you also have a nice voice to listen to which keeps me watching. I have bought all the gadgets that you have showed but I’m not going to be doing a self build .

[@davidhussey5495]

Thank you John for getting back to me, I have never won anything before so looking forward to hearing from you soon

[@JohnLaw1958]

Van is going to be Epic I know. Would be great if Mandy does have van build same van exactly on the outside but completely different in, Now that would be Epic

[@ashleyrolf32]

Vans looking good 👍

[@sarahbertram2219]

I find how you work fascinating, and your attention to detail. I enjoy seeing how you work things out and think aloud to us. I will never ever fit a window myself- but you always make videos so interesting. Well done!

[@Yvonneb_]

I am so pleased it's worked for you and they all look great too x

[@Tom-le2px]

Nice job, caravan windows and living full time in the van is the way to go, keeps condensation to a minimum, they look really nice, appreciate you sharing the windows you used. The van is already form outside looking pretty cool😎

[@mrold4702]

Well done looks great

[@edandjane4050]

Your van looks brilliant! Glad it’s going well. Best wishes!

[@ninatheambulancecamper]

Great job and I like the look of them. If I do another build I’ll probably go for this type.

[@merlejoyce8318]

Phew. Thank goodness that's done. I was more nervous than you!!!

[@brianmcclure8012]

Super job John. Very intersting to see your process for this type of work. Van already starting to look great!!

[@stephenjamieson1003]

Looking good John, looking forward to seeing continued progress cheers

[@russellnewton6660]

Cheers John 👍never thought I’d be that interested in watching someone work, it’s not like I’ve got a van either lol…………or a life by the looks of it.

[@mikebourke1185]

Good one John..Very Professional.. 😍 Stay Safe

[@leetaylor5348]

well done john , you make it look easy !! , but its one thing i will never do , but i will watch with interest , how people like yourself , and others , do it , so very well done !. as you say the windows , are much better looking ....

[@Pugwash.]

Well done, like a pro. I battle wind more than rain at the moment, from putting a full size sheet of plywood sail into the van, then trapping my thumb in the hinge as the door slammed shut. Stay safe everyone!

[@biddiemutter3481]

Ouch!

[@Pugwash.]

@@biddiemutter3481 sort of what I said!

[@waynestjohn2103]

Not at all John, I'm really enjoying this van build much more than I thought that I would!! I'm finding it so interesting and educational!! Although I have no plans to build my own van. So please keep the vlogs coming, can't wait for your next installment!!

[@bustersbashers2280]

You’ve done an awesome job with those windows, good on ya buddy. 😊 I look forward to seeing your next job on your van… Thanks 👍👍👍🙏🏻❤️

[@johnbentley4695]

Brilliant really enjoying the build

[@deanlucas6393]

Well done 👍

[@patriciabradley2286]

Well done. Good job. Carry on. ❤️

[@geraldzammit5815]

Really enjoying the build series John, well done on the windows ! The van already looks great

[@stewartashling]

Enjoying this thanks

[@margaretsmith2555]

Well done John I enjoyed watching you look forward to more Maggie Manchester keep safe xx

[@garytraynor6963]

Great work Jhon 👍

[@sherriemitchell3892]

thank you for sharing

[@johnallan5821]

Great job john👍👍👍

[@MuddyDuck...]

That's a great job John, and a big step forward👍 And I really like the look of the windows on top of your wrap - good choice. Insulation next - always fun 😂 But at least it is a stage that is not as weather dependent. And I am looking forward to seeing what 'cunning plan' you have come up with to balance the amount of insulation without decreasing internal space too much. Anyway I hope it goes smoothly. ATB 💪

[@garrystacey7018]

Great job keep up the great work 👍

[@jeffjohnson847]

Looks good John better takeing your time on your own

[@simonking559]

Love these videos so much John ..you've given me the bug...I'm going to copy you🤣..looks like it's bringing you both together...brilliant 👍

[@dianegriffen2756]

Hope you did your happy dance. Great teamwork! 🙂

[@xlethalshotx5304]

Looks great nowJohn very modern

[@AfterTheRains]

I often wonder John, do folk in other countries say “hoovering” for vacuuming. 🤔

[@richard21995]

Thanks for showing how to fit new windows. Did you paint the sides of the van black before starting work?

[@voyageadventurevans]

Fitting a flush glass bonded window is definitely quicker, but if its in a camper or motorhomes, then as you say the insulation qualities of the Caravan style windows are so much better. For me however, its also the fact that caravan style windows usually have built in flyscreen's and black out blinds. Trying to do all of that to a bonded glass window suddenly turns that job into a proper ordeal.😉

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good see put vid out on the new vaN BUILD THANKS LEE

[@tonywheelybarrow]

Yeaaaaaay!, Mandy! 🙌🏼

[@sewjojosewingandcrafts3679]

Do you know how smug I feel knowing that I knew it, if "Magic Mandy" had originally been involved the windows would have been perfect first time around. What a team you are. As for bonded windows, that's what we have but then you have to sort window covers etc, etc. If we did it again, I think we'd go for what you've just done.

[@stevem3534]

Nice job so far , How you do insulation will be interesting,

[@jamesrichardevans]

Hi John just a quick question. Going to do the exact same window installation with the same windows. Going to do the vinyl wrap first save cutting the vinyl around window. Does it make a difference if the windows bond to the vinyl no the metal. Many thanks

[@livingthedreambuildingthedream]

Perfect windows I think better than bonded

[@lolliedog363]

Sometimes it's better to paddle your own canoe when doing certain jobs. Need your own head space especially if you are a perfectionist.👍

[@LightweightUK2007]

What size windows were these?

[@JackyRowe]

With the side windows, how did you find having to compensate for the curvature of the van wall against the perfectly straight window edges? Did you find that the L-shaped brackets you used on the sliding door window pulled the van wall to be straight and flush?

[@GadgetJohn]

The windows & door metal have both married well, the seal is perfect and water tight with a very slight visible deformation in the overall look of the door metalwork.

[@JackyRowe]

@@GadgetJohn Ok, thank you!

[@DavidBlair-uo6yp]

Hi John, searched the comments but cant anything. What size window did you use on the rear door as you couldnt remember in the video? Thank you. Love your videos, very aspiring...

[@Martinitsme]

Morning John hi Mandy 😊

[@Hogsters.Travels]

How good does it feel now? Am exactly the same, fitted 4 seitz windows to my transit. Wouldn't hesitate to fit them to another van now. Wouldn't go for bonded windows personally but it's each to their own choice. Loved what you did with the wrapping. The van is already looking badass. Would love the wheels and tyres but don't have the budget at the mo. Will continue to follow your build with interest as I learn something pretty much every video. On insulation I ended up with a combination of plastic bottle fibre, kingspan and dodomat and being away these last couple of chilly nights am really happy with the result. I put 18mm hardwood ply on the floor over 25mm kingspan. It's reassuringly solid! 😊. All the best 👍

[@daveke110ck]

John have you thought about a gazebo from Argos when it rains.

[@GadgetJohn]

In 35mph winds, no thanks 👍🏻

[@tomcollicott3680]

Hi John - useful video... thanks for posting! Can I ask where you got the black vinyl "window" panels on the sides of the van?

[@GadgetJohn]

There’s a video all about that just before this one 👍🏻

[@tomcollicott3680]

Ok great thanks... found it!

[@ian_morg]

Top job John! Well done! I take it you’re not going down the dvla reclassification route? as they request 2 or more windows on one side not including the door glass. Some do, some don’t. I never did and can’t now because my T5 has a poptop and they don’t meet the “criteria” any more 🙄🙄

[@campervanchris4171]

Well done looks bloody fantastic 👍🏻 caravan windows are the way to go 👍🏻👍🏻 are you having a water filter shower reusing the water I think it’s up to 10 times then dump it 😮

[@GadgetJohn]

The van & plan video talks about showers 👍🏻

[@lozzaridesemtb]

I got some of these and the blinds rattle like mad! Did you find the same? Ive had to buy a different blind/ consider ripping them out completely

[@GadgetJohn]

Not had that problem on my 3 windows or in Mandys van either.

[@bikereddie]

Looking good mate. Enjoying this build. Will you be giving a final costing once finished? It may help others to work out a budget.

[@GadgetJohn]

No, I’m not getting into that or the nutters will just start to pick it apart.

[@AstonLeluanBird]

Thanks for the video did you install the flat or curved windows?

[@GadgetJohn]

The windows are flat 👍🏻

[@aviewonwheels5843]

Nice work John, never a doubt. Is there a rule where you have to have a decal to call it a campervan?