HOW MUCH does it COST to convert a CAMPERVAN?

[@albatrosone]

Great job girls!!! Love this ❤

[@jb-sz2kw]

Thanks for being so transparent on costs etc., (and the breakdown is great). Hope you get loads of subscribers as you are both so totally honest, funny and forthcoming about the build as well as providing incredibly detailed vids on "how to" do stuff. You really both deserve to enjoy your travels after so much hard work. Xx

[@campervibe]

No problem 👍 we just wanted to be honest about the total cost with everything included. Thank you so much for watching 😁👍

[@OneLove101.]

I love how you presented this video, so many don’t want to admit how much they spent 😀 and it’s impossible to work out how much it would cost to get set up for van life. So I really appreciate how you’ve broke the cost down in this video. 🙏

[@nm-ge4tb]

👍👍Looks amazing , not that much money for the quality , and work . you are a pair of stars👍👍🌹

[@campervibe]

Thank you so much, and thanks for watching 😁👍

[@anne9576]

After watching your videos it made me curious to actually see what your van looked like sitting in front of me at traffic lights was a Citroen relay van and I couldn’t believe how small it was in width how on earth can Louise fit in the bed being a tall person I’m amazed how good the van looks well done 👍🏼

[@Outdoorsygrace]

I am your new subscriber!! for the past few weeks I have been watching your channel, all content is fun to watch! ❤

[@clivehewitt9254]

Congratulations ladies, great job Louise. I found you through David (Cruising the cut) I’m just ploughing through from beginning of the build, refreshing I like your style great!. Best wishes to you both 💪😉👍

[@campervibe]

Oh wow Clive, them earlier vids are shocking sorry for that 🤣 welcome along though

[@joline2730]

SO glad you included a flux capacitor, so essential if you wanna travel !! 😀😁🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣✔💯👍

[@ozgday]

Nice works ladies. Would love a van tour video, couldn't see a tour video in your playlists. 🚐

[@campervibe]

It's going to be in the next few weeks once AJ is better and we can get out, watch this space 😁😁

[@orangealpine5267]

Its a credit too you both, well done, I really like that layout and feel inspired to do something similar with my sprinter van, enjoy it and stay safe

[@campervibe]

Thank you 😁 good luck with your conversion and thanks for watching 😁👍

[@rupertbeeston156]

Hi I wish you'd contacted me before buying a van. You should have gone with the 2.3 or 3.0 Ducato. Much, much better engine. Your van is running the transit engine and we've stopped selling those last September because of very unreliable gearbox and engine. If you get stuck for parts for these items my friend breaks these vans near Leicester (and is very busy due to there unreliability) and is the most reliable inexpensive place i know. He only sells to dealers but i can sort you out. Who knows you might do 30,000 miles before any problems. Good luck in that sense. Sorry for such a downer of a comment, really like your conversion, well done indeed. So impressed. Much love Rupert xxx

[@rupertbeeston156]

Btw i want to redeem my comment to ensure you feel positive about the van. I would estimate it be worth 20-22k x

[@campervibe]

Hi Rupert. To be honest I'm more concerned about the ecu failing or major electrical problems, what with it being French!! Our last van was a relay, same engine and we had no issues whatsoever, it went on and on and on. My car at the time was a volvo, supposedly one of the most reliable on the road, it spent 4 months out of 12 one year in the garage. At the end of the day if its gonna break its gonna break. There are faults and issues with everything, I could have bought a sprinter, the thing would still be running even though the body will have rusted away around it. It's just my experience of motor vehicles, but there are good and bad ones of every make and model! We will look after it and hope for the best. As for the value of our van, that's not what we have built it for, to us it's worth whatever it gives us in happy memories! Thank you for the input, and thank you for watching 😁👍

[@steverushaw8761]

You got a great deal on the van £7K for a 2016 well looked after van FSH with sensible mileage.. Very nice conversion look forward to following your adventures ...

[@campervibe]

Oh nice 😀 Thanks, hope you enjoy 😁

[@sarahingham2758]

i keep finding videos i haven't seen lol.. you guys are defo my fav you tubers by far 💚 ... keep being yourselves :)

[@campervibe]

😁 we will Sarah

[@stevem3534]

Great workmanship design colour scheme really enjoyed watching videos. Hope you get a chance to enjoy it this year.

[@campervibe]

Thank u so much, so do we lol! Thanks for watching 😁

[@brianswift3240]

What a beautiful conversion you have done a fantastic job. Hope your adventures are as nice as your van. Best of luck 👌🏔🛺

[@campervibe]

Thank you, we do love our van 😁

[@garyodriscoll3009]

Blinking Nora where you been shopping ..i best not add up my expenses on a big wagon and there is not enough digits on a calculator to add up all the hours of labour ..ill just forget about it as of now ...good info ..good to see emily is still alive..and good to see lou not knackerd..be good girls ..no fratching ...thanks

[@campervibe]

😂😂 I know right!! I think a lot of it was down to being busy and not spending the time to shop around! We could have cut back quite a bit to be fair! Hope you're keeping well Gary 😁

[@JoeMaranophotography]

It's a fantastic result although I was shocked at the grand total although I am not sure why. I think I thought it would be cheaper but then when I think about everything you have it makes perfect sense! Such a shame we can't get out and use them! I only have an old Holdsworth Renault Trafic thats completely impractical for 3 of us and 2 dogs but hey ho it's our first van and I guess you need to find out what you might need in the future. That said we should be in Yorkshire at the minute but corona says no!

[@campervibe]

Hey our first van was way too small for us too but we loved it, and every second spent in it. We also learnt so much about what we did and didn't need as well. We are just praying that we at least get some of the summer to get out and about! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@JoeMaranophotography]

@@campervibe I just thought maybe looking at your mpg over a month or so (when you can drive it) might be interesting?

[@campervibe]

@@JoeMaranophotography yeh, I recorded it when the van was empty so will be good to get a comparison.

[@kevinthebespectacledpilgrim]

I’m soooo impressed. Totally inspirational, super informative and such a joy to watch. Your level of attention to detail is worthy of the great Virgoe himself. Now that is praise!

[@campervibe]

Wow, that is high praise indeed!! I'm not quite as knowledgeable as Greg tho lol!! Thank you for watching 😁😁👍

[@JohnlynHD]

A lovely job. It's been great following the transformation. Let's hope we all get a chance to enjoy our vans this year.

[@campervibe]

Oh I do hope so! Thank you 😁👍

[@focus340]

Followed you most of the way through this build and it really is refreshing to see a pair of down to earth girls build something so awesome! Hope you have many fantastic memories in it!

[@campervibe]

Hi there, thank you so much, glad you've liked the videos 😁 thanks for the support and thank you for watching 😁👍

[@martinstokes8551]

Finally finished watching the full build and its been very entertaining thank you. For the money have spent you have an exceptional van and you should be very proud, think what you have save in labour charges and you could probably double the build costs if not more. Louise you are a star and a very talented person and should be exceptionally proud of what you have achieved, Emily nice painting and sewing work you definitely have made it your own and AJ you can hold your head and tail high hope you enjoy many adventure and make many memories. see you next time

[@campervibe]

Thanks Martin, it's a lot of money but we couldn't have bought what we wanted without spending nearly double you're right! We are finally off on our travels now which makes all the money and work worth it! Thanks for watching 😁😁

[@martinstokes8551]

@@campervibe why buy when you can build....you'll appreciate it all the better

[@craftertewaka289]

Hi Emily, Louise, just found your site, really enjoying your van build videos, Great to have your spread sheet numbers, I had just spent the weekend doing our own, pre van conversion stage, doing our maths to see what we have left for buying a van. Enjoy Spain, hope to meet you one day. We both play Ukes, so a camp fire jam would be fun.

[@campervibe]

Hi guys, glad you found us 😀 Oh we done that as well, you often forget about stuff when you are doing it pre build, well we did anyway 🤦‍♀️ hope your build is going well 👍 We love a campfire and I'm sure Lou wouldn't mind getting the uke out either 😀😁

[@steviejames4861]

Ive got the same van and I am currently working on it. Everything in building is expensive but if you do it yourself, you know its done properly and like you said, to your own spec. I have watched all of your videos and love them. All the very best to you both and happy travels in your lovely van :)

[@campervibe]

Hi stevie, you're right it soon adds up. Thank you for watching 😁😁👍

[@swittle22]

I tried to take a look at the spreadsheet but it's not there. Just love your videos!

[@kaziap]

So agree with Emily love the spreadsheets 😉

[@campervibe]

Thanks kaziap 😁👍

[@clearprop]

Cracking channel - what a discovery. Looking forward to binge watching some more! You achieved a huge amount on that budget so well done to you both. 😃

[@campervibe]

Thanks Dan, enjoy some of the other vids 😀

[@wyattloftin106]

This video was very useful to me. I’m from the US, so I know money, and price are a little bit different. I do plan on getting a decent t2 VW, and converting it to a camper within 5 years, it just seems more affordable and the way to go if I am going to end up living on the road. Thank you for your video. It was very helpful.

[@campervibe]

Hi wyatt, glad you found the video useful 😁 good luck with your VW T2, they are great looking vans!

[@sarahd1311]

Just brought an old citroen relay cant wait to get started, love yours you've done an amazing job!

[@campervibe]

Thanks Sarah, and thanks for watching. Good luck with your conversion, I promise you all the hard work is worth it 😁👍

[@AdventuresofSarahJames]

We've loved watching your build series :) we've built 3 vans ourself now and each time we've said 'yeah we've spent a lot of money but we couldn't have bought one the same for anywhere near as cheap' plus the added bonus of having everything where you want it and knowing exactly how everything works! You've done an amazing job and hopefully you'll be able to enjoy it as soon as lockdown is over :D

[@campervibe]

Thank you 😁👍 you are so right, we just couldn't buy what we wanted. Also, with the exception of the van, everything we have in it is brand new, so new batteries, electrical, oven, fridge etc. Now we have done a couple I don't think I'd ever go down the factory built route! Thank you so much for watching 😁👍

[@AdventuresofSarahJames]

camper vibe absolutely, we’ve never wanted to buy a ready built one. We saved around £4000 converting the last one ourselves and probably even more on the current one (if we ever get it finished 😂) although hoping this will be the last conversion we have to do! Didn’t realise you did photography too, are you missing going out with the camera as much as we are?

[@campervibe]

Well with the way Emily changes her mind I think I'll be doing vans for the rest of my life lol! Yes, I am missing getting out with the camera soooo much, especially as I've been so busy with the van beforehand that I hadn't been out properly for ages. I live smack bang in the middle of nowhere and when I go for my daily walks there is no other people about so could probably take the camera but not sure if it's ethically OK at the moment so haven't done it lol! Hope your conversion is going well 😁

[@AdventuresofSarahJames]

camper vibe we’re already sitting here saying if we did this again, we’d do such and such this way instead 🙈 😂 the bickering over decisions is very real! We’re the same, sold our last van in October, bought this one in December and have been converting it ever since so haven’t been out at all since before October other than for our jobs (we’re both self employed photographers too) we’re thankful for living in the countryside but can’t wait to get out into the mountains again 😁

[@TomBedlammusic]

Your build series is an absolute dream! Some of the best explained build videos ive seen on KZbin. We live in a T4 at the moment but we're upgrading to a Fiat Ducato this winter and building it out so im currently bingwatching and taking notes haha great work!

[@campervibe]

Hi Tom thanks a lot, we really did try to make them understandable so thank you 😁 good luck with your new build also 😁👍

[@janepowell5679]

You should both be so proud. I bet you can’t wait to get out in out and enjoy it. Love your energy and the way you bounce of each other. I can’t wait to see your vids on your travels. Also love the consideration you give your pets.. 😊x

[@campervibe]

Thanks Jane, the pets come first lol! Thank you so much for watching, hopefully we will be making travel vids sooner rather than later 😁👍

[@janepowell5679]

camper vibe I sold my T5 Trooper because my spaniel didn’t like traveling in it. I think it was just too enclosed for her. And certainly wouldn’t go away without her. Have another van now and all good 👍🥰

[@campervibe]

Oh that's brilliant 😂 it's so funny what we do for our furry friends lol!

[@SerpentLightDrums]

This is beautiful. Such a inspiration. For me the money is only one part of the equation. Not having neither the space or the knowledge on how to build any of this is kind of a big challenge on the road. And sure you can learn but I feel there is just so much to handle it's gonna takes years to build up the courage to start. I should also say that this looks like a real home. Some questions then. What do u guys do for work? What is your bathroom and laundry situation? Love it. Thanks for being so inspiring and down to earth. 🙏🏼🌸

[@campervibe]

Thanks so much 😁 you're right, a full van conversion like this is one hell of a big project. We did a smaller, more simple van first which helps. As for work I am a technical manager with a back ground in carpentry and Emily is an operations manager. Don't put it off, once you've done it you will wonder why you never got round to it sooner! Thank you for watching 😁👍

[@SerpentLightDrums]

camper vibe, I will, I’m sort of changing my life towards it as we speak. U never responded to my bathroom laundry question ;) 💗🙏🏼

[@campervibe]

@@SerpentLightDrums lol sorry, we are having a toilet under the bench seat and then an outdoor shower at the rear, for us space was more important than a full bathroom.

[@theangrygingerthebananavan4207]

Another great video, it’s amazing how the costs mount up but worth it for the Camper that you want. Wouldn’t worry too much about the mileage as you’ve got a Service History, regular Oil & Filter change will keep it sweet. Regarding your comments about fitting an awning and adding a Heater I have fitted both. Looked at Thule, Fiamma & Dometic awnings, Thule was silly money and went for the Dometic PR2000 in Black which came it at just over £600 with brackets. Personal choice but I think it sits better than the similarly priced Fiamma. Heater - Had an Eberspacher in my T4, when it come to my Relay I looked at Eber’s, Planer and the cheaper Chinese Heaters. I went for a genuine 4KW Planer as it was good value and peace of mind with UK packed Warranty. I have a source for these and his prices are very competitive, I tried to Dm you details but sadly I couldn’t figure out how to do it.

[@campervibe]

Hey, thanks for all the tips, certainly helps. I don't even know how you do a dm on here but you can always drop us a message on our Instagram it's @camper_vibe Gonna be a while before we get to the heater tho! 😁👍

[@annleonard1508]

Thanks for the cost breakdown....so many channels want you to pay for patreon access to find out these things! Loving your videos & , like you, I’m raring to get back travelling again! Xx

[@campervibe]

No problem at all. We don't even ha e a patreon 🤣😂 good luck on your future travels and thanks for watching 😁👍

[@greenfrog58]

Impressive breakdown of cost! 👍👍

[@campervibe]

Thanks, the spreadsheet is over on our blog as well 😁

[@jerrycann9072]

That's a really useful video, thanks for sharing the cost breakdown. Great spreadsheet - I'm glad Emily finally gets to shine ;-)

[@campervibe]

🤣🤣 She does love a spreadsheet lol! Hopefully she might do some upholstery videos in the future! Thank you for watching 😁

[@jjlovesjam]

Just found your channel. Awesome content, I'm about to binge watch your build series! You'll have many many subs very soon I'm sure!

[@campervibe]

Hi there, thank you so much 😁👍 I dunno, you might feel differently when you see some of the earlier build vids lol! They are not the best, editing wise lol! Thanks for watching and welcome to our channel 😁😁👍

[@Kasia-Kempinguje.KazikTV]

Excellent, snappy vid! Considering the age of the van and quality of interior you've done very well!!!! Talking about diesel heater we ve got one in our van, chinese made and it is brilliant. Easy to fit. There was a bit of wind on the mic at the beginning but I think you sorted it by now. I see your bright future on YT :-) Hugs!

[@campervibe]

Thank you 😁

[@whu58]

The finish & workmanship and airy feel of your van is really good, your obviously both very talented in your DIY, planning, & organisations skills, .............btw out of curiosity and if you don`t mind my asking, what do you both do for a living?

[@campervibe]

Hi there, thank you. We did a video a little while back callers van build q and a, we discuss it in there.

[@SilverfoxJB]

The Simple answer is a lot, then you look at ready made one and what you have is actually a bargain. And BTW your fanny looks beautiful

[@campervibe]

🤣🤣 she does look beautiful for sure 😍

[@dirtydog2312]

Wow, it adds up pretty quick doesn't it. Great van for the overall cost though But you're right about getting exactly what you want and need with a self build which is why we've gone for a self build. Need room for 2 adults, a small child and 2 labradors in ours.

[@campervibe]

Yeh it really does!! Wow, you've got a few of you to get in there. We used to have two big dogs aswell and we basically built the last van around them lol! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@charlevoix418]

From french Canada: "P" stands for pence I suppose! Well, I multiply by 2 for Canadian dollars... Always learning for new english terms: Great video!

[@charlevoix418]

My girlfriend has been watching "Coronation Street" for at least forty years, she helps me from time to time with British English!

[@campervibe]

😂😂 That's brilliant lol!! Yes the 'p' stands for pence lol. Over here we abbreviate coronation Street to 'corrie' we watch it too sometimes. Thank you for watching 😁👍

[@MetalHead5787]

The van is absolutely awesome great job 😀

[@campervibe]

We do love our van 🙂🙂

[@everisbridger1077]

Hi - I really like your layout. I wonder if you have a scale plan available at all? Thank you

[@campervibe]

Hi ya, sorry we don't, we just put tape on the floor and went for it 🤦‍♀️

[@tallulahbelleoriginals7709]

Very interesting video, definitely worth the money 👍 I can’t find the spreadsheet though, the link takes me to a ‘coming soon’ webpage x

[@campervibe]

Hi tallulah, thanks so much for watching. The website is just undergoing some maintenence and will be back up and running shortly 😁

[@MrEricgal]

Just discovered your channel… fascinating! Don’t think you’ve explained where you will store your clothes when travelling? Or if you have a toilet? Thanks

[@campervibe]

Hi, the cupboards about the bed is where our clothes go, the two drawers next to the fridge are for underwear/swim stuff and above the cab area. Yeah we have a toilet, it’s a pull out one under the bench seat, the layout has changed a little now but that stuff is still the same

[@lukeowenray]

Yes But mine cost twice as much and I am still adding stuff wish I had the time to build my own Ive watched every one of your build and its been great.

[@campervibe]

Thanks so much for watching Ray, it means a lot 😁 glad you have enjoyed them. I think if bought a pre made one I would be constantly adding to it and changing things too lol!

[@deranocasper]

Hello I love what you have done with your van 👌

[@campervibe]

Thank you

[@mindyedwards2699]

it's worth the money you've spent, it looks great.

[@campervibe]

Thanks

[@ant_hart]

That’s an extremely good price all in!! Wow!! That’s 1/3 the price of a Vdub California and honestly...infinitely better! 😎🤩 . You guys should do a Q&A video...😇...my question for it if you decide to do one...what do you both do for a living? and once you go on the road, will you be working from the van or will it just be for shorter trips ‘revolving’ around work? And...Do you have any plans for full time vanlife in the future? 👍🏼

[@campervibe]

Thanks ant, I know the pre built ones are silly prices! We might do a q and a soon, the question we get asked the most is what we do for a living, or, what colour paint we used for the kitchen lol! So I'm sure those questions will get answered 😁👍

[@torytor1596]

Amazing stuff - very impressive guys. Can I ask where you got your sink from? Along my travels I salvaged the most beautiful piece of wood that I would like to make my kitchen counter top. Unfortunately it is really heavy so I’m relying on cutting chunks out of it, namely the sink! I heard it’s key to have a deep sink in motorhome a because of the regular washing up. Your thoughts?

[@campervibe]

Thanks Victoria. Our sink is a smeg umd30. I think it's important to have a big sink for washing up and even washing, but you also have to bare in mind that if you are wild camping then water can be an issue, you can only carry so much and keep filling a big sink will use it up quickly. We've gone for the smallest big sink we could find and we also have a small plastic bowl for when there are only a few bits to wash. Hope that helps lol! 😁

[@Macktheknife11]

20k is a hell of a lot of cash but you've got a hell of a nice van for it. Must have saved a good few grand in labour costs with Louise's very obvious skill on the tools and Emily's skill on the sewing machine. Oh, there's a tutorial I could be doing with (seriously) , never used a sewing machine in my life 👍 I'll be looking for to it.

[@campervibe]

Thanks mack, I'm trying to get her to do a few sewing vids but she's worried as she has no method and just kind of wings it, I think that would be fine tho as most of us generally do the same lol!

[@Macktheknife11]

@@campervibe winging it is exactly what most of us do 🤣 Things like van bench seat cushion covers and thermal curtains for the devision between the front and back area would be an excellent video or two. I generally have to buy them or have someone do it for me but it'd be great to be able to do it myself. Oh, how to make oreo chocolate cheesecake as well please, that one got my mouth watering. Plenty of work for her to do 🤣🤣🤣

[@PJDX2010]

Really useful and well presented video on the costs and the benefits of self-build ...and congrats are in order for the end result with the van. But what’s happened ..........no bickering? Hopefully, normal service will be resumed in future vids!

[@campervibe]

😂😂 We tried to do a 'proper' video lol! We usually get one day a month where we don't bicker and it happened to be today lol! Don't worry tho, we've started our next vlog and it's nearly all bickering, normal service will be resumed! 😁👍

[@Simon-Smith.]

Great price on the base vehicle. It's surprising how all those bits add up. Enjoy your new camper.

[@campervibe]

Thank you 😁 yeh we was pleased with the base vehicle, took a long time to find tho! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@Simon-Smith.]

@@campervibe Oh yes, not easy to find in good condition. Plenty of abused vans about. You did well with that one.

[@lukeowenray]

Thanks for the costings WOW but such a Great Van

[@campervibe]

No problem. And I know, it's a lot!! Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@gatekeeper1024]

i am converting an old 40ft prison truck and im at 25.000 now but yours looks great

[@campervibe]

Wow, that's gonna be Awsome! And pretty big lol!!

[@gatekeeper1024]

@@campervibe it is rather big but it is fun to do and i dont seem to get bothered when i park it up somewhere lol

[@richardsracingmad]

You know what? …your van looks cheap compared to prices now in January 2023. Crazy stuff! I’m on the lookout for a Stellantis van (Ducato/ Relay/ Boxer) and there is still not a lot about. Wish me luck!😅

[@christianwinkelmann8477]

Great the Girls are happy.., stay save .

[@campervibe]

Thanks Christian, you too 😁👍

[@jamescarro771]

How much !!!! Well worth every penny enjoy your travels :-)

[@campervibe]

🤣😂 We were just as shocked lol!! Thank you 😁👍

[@TCDEWE]

Well done Love the van. Can you remember where you got the leisure Batteries from? Thank you

[@campervibe]

www.alpha-batteries.co.uk/12v-xtreme-110ah-agm-leisure-battery-xr1750/ I think these were the ones.

[@optomisticostomistsmith501]

Wow ladies that's amazing thank you so much and in such detail. Would there be any chance of sending the spread sheet so I can track my own costs please. The van looks amazbobs. As you know I'm still looking I think my budget will only let me buy an already built van and so I can tinker around with it. Your work and effort has truly inspired me. Well done 🥇 to you both xx

[@campervibe]

You're more than welcome 😁 of course we can send it, do you have an e mail address?

[@optomisticostomistsmith501]

@@campervibe thank you my email [e-mail] I will put videos up when I eventually get a van 😜 COVID 19 is making viewing so hard. Stay safe 😷😷😷😷😷

[@campingandcars6702]

Recently started following and loving the van build series but this video really triggered my OCD as you parked on your hosepipe 🤣

[@campervibe]

🤣😂 Sorry lol! The hose pipe survived tho if that helps. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@campingandcars6702]

@@campervibe thanks for the update I can catch up on sleep tonight 😅🙌

[@petemiller2347]

Defo better building it yourself. Price is subjective to needs/wants. You guys have certainly pushed the boat out . TBH, think you got a great price on the van , esp' now , as prices seem to be increasing !!! Weird this coming out today , as I am actually doing me cutting list , started to cost it , then started to cry lol ! I have really enjoyed you guys doing the van, great banter from the two of you. Hoping against hope that we can at least get out at some point in the Summer weather.

[@campervibe]

Thanks Pete. We could have cut down on a lot of costs if we had really tried. We were pretty pleased with the van cost, as you know it's really hard trying to find one you want at the right price in good nick. Praying like mad we can get out in it this summer 😁🤞

[@grumbleweed5570]

Thanks for the insight girls👍. I must say that I think you have a cracking camper-van for £20k. Well done....Jim👍

[@campervibe]

Thanks Jim 😁👍

[@thebeardedadventurer660]

Question, Have you done much cooking with your oven yet? If so how you finding it? I'm thinking on getting the same one, also after watching all your videos on this van I have decided to give the electrics a go myself in my ducato now🙈

[@campervibe]

Hi Jamie, we've only done a little bit so far and it's been OK. We are planning to to a full video on the install and cooking various different meals in it over the next week or two! Good luck with your electrics, I know exactly how you feel lol, there are some other good videos on KZbin as well that may help, it's how I learnt it lol. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@salsaincumbria1935]

Great video ladies, lovely van too.😊

[@campervibe]

Thank you 😁👍

[@JibberjabberBoss]

looks awesome!!! Good on you guys !!

[@campervibe]

Thank you 😁👍

[@anxietylife]

How long did it take from start to finish .. looks fantastic.

[@campervibe]

Hi Michael, it took about 8 months, but that was working full time as well, so we only really had weekends and 2 weeks over the Christmas break.

[@LostNative]

Hiya Louise and Emily, glad ur finished amazing job. Can u send me the link for ur AGM batteries please x

[@campervibe]

Hi, I think it was these ones www.alpha-batteries.co.uk/12v-xtreme-110ah-agm-leisure-battery-xr1750/

[@LostNative]

@@campervibe Thanks for this Louise 😜

[@thekingoftheworld9553]

Can't put a price on a home! Well you can, ofc it's bloody loads! Are you guys planning on putting your solar under your roof rack or on top?

[@campervibe]

😂😂😂, so true! We are going to put them on top. I'll use a lot of bolts and try a get a decent fixing. I may even try and make tilting ones if I can.

[@christinedoyle2168]

Any loo or shower?? Love what you’ve done so far. Well done.

[@campervibe]

Thank you Christine 😁 we are going to have our toilet slide out from under the bench seat. We are not having a shower inside but may fit an external one at a later date.

[@christinedoyle2168]

Thx for explaining. We’re at the very start of our camper conversion journey, you are mega talented, you can put your hand to anything, we’re well impressed!

[@campervibe]

No problem, and thank you, we try our best lol and love the sense of achievement of doing it ourselves! Thanks for watching and good luck with yours 😁👍

[@johnremington8633]

Hi, really love your videos and really useful as I'm about to begin a conversion on the same type of van. Please could you tell me what you did about DVLA change of use and what you did about insurance and the cost of it? Thank you so much.

[@campervibe]

Hi there. Thanks for watching the vids, glad you are finding them useful. We haven't changed our van with the dvla as they have recently changed it all up and it is now extremely difficult to get it through. It's not a problem tho as you don't need to change the v5 to be able to insure it properly. We have it insured as a camper under conversion, after 12 months we will do the same again. It's cost us around £600, I've also heard Brentacre are a bit cheaper than that. Hope that helps.

[@johnremington8633]

@@campervibe Thanks for the quick reply and thanks for the videos, they will really help us out.

[@campervibe]

@@johnremington8633 no worries 👍

[@whiteeulogianraven7995]

I come from the future, If you are reading this keep on watching, you'll be as mesmerized as I am for these talented and charismatic women. A hidden treasure for real.

[@campervibe]

😂🤣 From the future, I guess you are, that's funny lol! Thank you for the comments, and for watching 😁👍

[@whiteeulogianraven7995]

@@campervibe I thought you wouldn't read it... Damn, got caught!! At least I wasn't lying.

[@campervibe]

😂👍

[@deanwood2332]

are you planing to change the vehicle class with the DVLA on the log book

[@campervibe]

No I doubt it, from what I've read lately they have made it so difficult, and even if you meet all the requirements they're still declining them. Plus I'd have to stick "motorhome style graphics" down the side and I don't fancy that.

[@deanwood2332]

@@campervibe its a mine field . but be careful you made need to tell DVLA about change of use

[@campervibe]

@@deanwood2332 when I notified them of the change of number of seats I asked the question and they said that unless it meets all specifications it will be reclassified as van with windows, that's all. My insurance company has it insured as a camper and they, as well as a couple of others I got quotes from says for insurance purposes it makes no difference what it says on the log book. I'm sure no matter what I do, if I have an accident, someone will stitch me up somewhere lol 😂

[@mairtinodiomasaigh2428]

Can't seem to find the spreadsheet. Clicked on campervibe link was directed to a subscribe page, did that but comes with an error message. Any suggestions??

[@campervibe]

Hi ya, sorry I am just updating the website, it will be ready by the end of the week with the spreadsheet on 👍🙂

[@AlwaysVanAdventure]

I will be sure to take a look at that spreadsheet. You haven't told us the name of your van though and am sure you have told us everything else. So what is it to be ? X

[@campervibe]

Hi 😁 we haven't actually named the van yet! We have do idea, I do feel the van is a boy tho.

[@AlwaysVanAdventure]

@@campervibe oh please do it as a contest. Name our van! and I agree he seems like a boy to me too 😁. Ours is Poppy

[@homegrownheroz]

Hi, do you have a copy of your build list? The site link is currently coming soon :)

[@campervibe]

campervibe.co.uk/whats-in-our-van/

[@ashleymears8072]

Hi Louise and Emily, do you have your van registered as a camper with DVLA and is the insurance based on it being a camper. Just wondering as I am part through my build but it does not qualify with DVLA as a camper due to the number of windows required. Great job on your conversion, should be very proud.

[@campervibe]

Thanks Ashley. No we haven't re registered it as it has no exterior decals so wouldn't pass. It's currently insure as a camper in conversion and I can just keep renewing it at that every 12 months. Hope that helps.

[@ashleymears8072]

@@campervibe Yes that's great I will have to change my insurance along those same lines. Do you have to notify DVLA of any of the mods which have changed the external appearance such as windows, roof vents etc.

[@campervibe]

@@ashleymears8072 I'm not 100% sure, I notified them of the change in seating capacity as ours went from 3 to 2 but I've not told them about the windows yet, I probably will do it all at once at my next insurance renewal.

[@ashleymears8072]

@@campervibe Cheers guys. Take care. 👍👍

[@danusiaauton856]

So inspiring.... thanks a lot!x

[@campervibe]

Thank you, our pleasure 😁

[@johnremington8633]

Hi again, really interested in doing this but was wondering just how much time it has taken. Were you guys working on this every weekend? How much time did this project take up? Just trying to gauge how I can balance this with family etc. Thank you

[@campervibe]

Hi, it took 8 months and that was working on it nearly every weekend, plus a couple of full weeks over Christmas. We were really slowed down tho by the filmining, it takes so long, so if we weren't doing that it would have been much quicker. We also did it over the winter which meant we had short days, usually packed up by 4. It's a lot of hard work, I won't lie, but it's very much worth it. Hope that info helps.

[@johnremington8633]

@@campervibe Hard work but you got a lovely van out of it so worth all the effort. Thanks again for the reply.

[@campervibe]

@@johnremington8633 thank you, and no worries 😁👍

[@dazykip3121]

did you manage to get the v5 changed to a motorhome ? i notice that you dont have 2 windows in the a side which is a requirement now.

[@campervibe]

Hi, we have not tried to get it changed over 👍

[@dazykip3121]

@@campervibe aww thanks for the reply guys , glad to see you got the engine issues sorted and back on the road . I bought similar van to you a few years ago with aim to convert it. Maybe this year I get round to it . Does your insurance cover the van for the money you spent on renovating it ? Cheers daz

[@campervibe]

Sounds like a good plan you got there 😁 We have an agreed price with the insurance company 👍👍

[@shearer0142]

Great stuff girls. So in all, how long did it take you?

[@campervibe]

Thanks Alan. It's taken 8 months, but we work full time so it was weekends only. We took a week off which helped and a little bit of extra time because of lockdown. We did it over the winter though so only had short cold days which slows it down a bit. Thanks for watching 😁👍

[@shearer0142]

@@campervibe i swear you've done a brilliant job and in a pretty good time. Sounds like you got ya van round about the same as me. September started on it October. Cold and dark yeah. I'm almost done now, flooring down yesterday. Few trims to fit and I'm done. Catch u 2 on the road 1 day I hope. Enjoy and cheers. 🍻

[@campervibe]

@@shearer0142 thanks again, yeh we got the van in August and didn't really get stick in until September. See u on the road, whenever that may be lol!

[@newvannoplan756]

Crikey, van prices have gone up big time from when you got yours.

[@skuzzball1]

Hi how do i down load your spread sheet please im new to this

[@campervibe]

Hi, in the description there is a link to my blog post which has a download able link on there. Let me know if you can't find it, I have just checked the links and they are working 😃 if all else fails I don't mind emailing it to you, just email [e-mail] 👍😁

[@mattholland4774]

Great Video

[@campervibe]

Thank you 😁👍

[@rogerrabbit6522]

What do you do for hot water?

[@campervibe]

Boil the kettle 😂😂

[@rogerrabbit6522]

@@campervibe ooooh I want comfort lol

[@RustyRoseAdventures]

Nice video! 👍

[@campervibe]

Thank you 😁👍

[@mairtinodiomasaigh2428]

Hi. What length is your van inside ??

[@campervibe]

Hi, without measuring we don't know and I don't have a tape on me, sorry 😐

[@Itsgirltribe]

Did you have any build experience before you built this?

[@campervibe]

Hi, yeh a bit, this is our second van and I did work as a carpenter when I left school. Had no clue about electrics or plumbing tho.

[@Itsgirltribe]

camper vibe you did amazing and clearly have skills. We have been looking at campers since watching loads of your videos

[@campervibe]

Thank you, its a lot of hard work but it's totally worth it when it's finished 😁

[@Itsgirltribe]

@@campervibe I'm not sure we have the skills you have to do it. but looks fun

[@_missashleybanks_]

Do you guys live in London? I’d love if you could convert a van to a salon for me 💖

[@campervibe]

Hi, no we don't, we are in the south east tho. A mobile salon sounds like a brilliant idea! I'm afraid we may not be in the UK now for long enough to do another van lol! Thank you though 😁😁

[@robertturcsak1576]

Hi Guys, what is the interior size of your van? What is the buildable space you worked with?

[@campervibe]

Hi Robert, off the top of my head I can't remember, I know we have six foot across the width after insulation and cladding. I can't remember on the length, I'll have a check tomorrow.

[@robertturcsak1576]

@@campervibe thank you. If you could check it would be great. I love the built, awesome job. Can't wait to start mine. :)

[@campervibe]

@@robertturcsak1576 I definitely will do it tomorrow, I'll drop it here as a reply, please give me a nudge if I don't tho as ive been known to forget these things every now and again lol! 😁

[@sianhoskins6512]

@@robertturcsak1576 I have the lwb hi top 2011 Citroen Relay, the living area not including the cab is 3.6m long, 1.85m wide and 2m high.

[@robertturcsak1576]

@@sianhoskins6512 Thank you so much! Appreciate it.

[@vixde6054]

thank you very much!!!!

[@campervibe]

You're welcome 😁👍

[@eliotmcnamara3190]

perhaps if you now work out how much you are saving by staying in your van in the places you are at the moment and in the future it wont look as expensive if you understand what i mean so the staying in the mountains where you have just been would probably cost at least £400 or bit less in bb or hostel so you have already saved at least £400 eventually you will have taken off at least Eight grand 😀

[@campervibe]

This is very true Eliot, if we full time travel for a year the I reckon we will get our money back easily, and still have the van at the end of it 😁😁

[@eliotmcnamara3190]

@@campervibe you will get more than just a year out of that van make sure it has plenty of oil topped up and it should run really well

[@TheVanderfulLife]

Honestly it shows how expensive vans are now! Your van alone would be hitting £10k nowadays as opposed to the £7k

[@campervibe]

This is very true, vans have shot right up for sure

[@sevildilekli6782]

Ikinizinde ellerinize saglik canlar kocam 😘

[@campervibe]

😊😊😊

[@CapitanZ0]

Hi guys from Portugal, thanks for the videos. I will start my 1st van transformation and i have one question about your floor. I think i heard that was hardwoord, could you possibly tell me about it? how many mm and which type of wood and where you bought it. Also if came like that or you worked on the wood? Thanks :)

[@campervibe]

Hi, it's a hard wood laminate, so the top layer is hard wood. The boards are about 15mm thick in total and we got it from Homebase in the UK. Hope all is OK in Portugal, thanks for watching 😁😁👍

[@paulsmart7564]

Well done girls. For the money you have one great tiny home, that’s going to give you so much fun. One word Emily, INSHOOLATION 😂 Always makes me laugh. Louise always makes you say it. Thanks for the great vids girls, full of information ,inspiration and a good laugh. I’m gonna miss you. Cheers girls. Stay safe.

[@campervibe]

😂😂 The way she says it is just so ridiculous, it gets me every time! Now the build is finished does that mean you are leaving us?? Who will take the piss out of Emily with me lol! Either way, thanks for the support along the way and for the witty comments every week, you really have had us in stitches some weeks 😁😁

[@paulsmart7564]

No, not leaving you. How could I. Just gonna miss the info on the van build. Not going to take the piss anymore though, I need her to upholster some stuff in my build 😁

[@campervibe]

Oh thank god, was gonna shut down the channel for a minute then. Your more than welcome to borrow her for your sewing.. she snacks tho.. a lot.. hide any food you have.

[@cathsutcliffe4504]

Good video from mum

[@campervibe]

As if I don't know who you are 😂 Thanks mum from your daughter!

[@michaelolsen7867]

hey you 2 Love your videos, it's okay to say you want a home-built VAN because you want a cozy one which you have now received ,,, love your humor, PS, nice b Emily, ^ _ ^

[@campervibe]

😂😂😂 Thanks a lot Michael! We definitely was aiming for a cozy van, thanks for watching 😁👍

[@tine8849]

Those are some terrifying numbers. I mean the cost of your van alone is bigger than my entire budget. God I think if I had £19k I might just buy converted. That being said I'm sure you can't get one anywhere near as nice as yours for that money.

[@campervibe]

Hi tine, yeah its a lot of money! Our first van was much cheaper to do and we had so much fun in it, I think the trick is to make the most of what you have at the time, doesn't matter how much it costs 😀 thank you for watching 👍