Insane Bedford MJ Camper Van Retired Soldier's Home On Wheels!

[@clearsandsglassworksakamra9070]

Hi ya ,it's nick ,I sold dave his new toy ,so the round metal thing by the wood burner that none of you could work out, it's for your red wine bottle in winter ,keeping life civilised old chap ,so good to see Marilyn is having a new adventure., happy trails n

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hi Nick thanks for clarifying that I’ll let dave know 👍🤓👍

[@johnwilkinson4782]

Oh that's Marilyn from Oak Meadow KZbin channel. There's videos on all the work that's been done to that truck. Great to see it's going to get more love 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s correct 👍

[@angeladawn805]

"It's basic " my arse it is, I'm flipping green with envy. It's a cracking rig. Have fun taking out the nana cars in the supermarket carpark 😊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Haha 😂 love it 😂👍💕🤓

[@kowalskiT230]

That Bedford diesel sounds awesome people who want diesels banned got know SOUL 😢

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I agree 👍

[@LuisMartins_Rc_Excavations]

I almost live in one I have a 1974 MK and I use it for my work every day. Its an amazing truck that never dies

[@twobirdsinavanaustralia9599]

what a beast!!!! that truck will go for ever great buy....

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hi ya yeah I’m thinking dave is more of a custodian than the owner 👍🤓👍💕

[@50mi55ile]

Probably one of the most reliable trucks you can buy

[@PRESTIGEANDCLASSIC]

5 people in the back and still room! And without sitting on the bed, great truck!

[@Violet-jp7cd]

Yh it’s wide first thing I noticed

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Yeah it’s an amazing truck 👍😊👍

[@mentalneil]

Oh I love it takes me back to when I learnt to drive HGV 3, back in 1987, I learnt in an MK/MJ troop carrier, tell him fuel tank is 150lt, oh the memories, thanks Mel a great bit of nostalgia, have a great weekend buddy

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you Neil I’m sure he will appreciate the information.👍

[@Violet-jp7cd]

I’m bad driver and I keep looking at big things like this I like it x

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Yeah go big or go home! Or should it be make your home Big 😂👍

[@martinfrancis3285]

the bedford MJ's were brilliant, they will go places few other lorries will. simple mechanics. ive driven them in arctic and desert and jungle. love 'em. not many left as most were shipped to South Africa and south America. think Daves is an "ERV." Electronic Repair Vehicle.

[@seanmclean8075]

Awesome truck absolutely love it 😀

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You and me both!

[@bfrommars]

That's a beast!! You got to follow your dreams!!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Absolutely true I’m so pleased he finally got the truck he has always wanted 👍

[@MrN8073]

Defo recognise this guy from the good old days in the Army.

[@johnhargreaves2647]

Love it want one

[@rockingrodders8551]

Big Up Dave..what a Gezza..✌️

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks

[@anthonyellis1409]

Carnt wait to see your new big build on your new van mel

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@markbingham330]

I cut my teeth on these trucks back in the late 80s and early 90s. They were commonly know as, '4 Tonners'. This was generally what they could carry in terms of wieght on the back. The box body had various uses, depending on what unit/regiment used them. Really good to see one being repurposesd in its current role. Top man for saving it. 👌👌

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@simongreasley8643]

The 4 Tonner was named from the RLs which carried less weight than the newer trucks such as the MJ/MK

[@markymark272]

Drove many a mile in the old Robert Redford's

[@theoldhobbit3640]

Looking at the comments below, its amazing how one single item can stir so many memories. Like many below, I spend many years being transported around the world in the back of one of these, such an uncomfortable ride, in the back feeling every single little pothole vibrate up your spine, but fantastic memories.

[@SimonWatson-nx1kt]

yeah the guys in the back didn't appreciate it when in convoy and bored pumping the accelerator to get the front wheels to bounce off the ground ... happy days

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I’m actually really enjoying reading the comments on this one. So positive for once thank you 🙏

[@sm-ov1wh]

Respect !!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@johnshaw4140]

Mate of mine , also called Dave , built a safari truck on an ex army Leyland Daf , fitted it out to drive down to Botswana when he retired , unfortunately diabetes took him before he could retire . Perfect vehicle to live aboard though

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Oh that’s sadly quite a common occurrence. You really do have to live for today 👍

[@billykiely2006]

Very nice. I have a Bedford tk with a camper box I built during covid lockdown. Having great fun with it . Have done the wild Atlantic way. Must make a video of it. Well done 👏 nice truck

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Very cool!

[@norman6595]

“The gearbox might need looking at” - they always needed looking at!

[@neilchilds7555]

Your mate could find a steering pump off a later bedford km just a thought

[@nealeburgess6756]

That Bedford looks great. Solid as a rock. I see it has a solar charger. I wouldn't want to pay the diesel bills.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Diesel is still cheaper than paying rent 👍😊👍

[@Deiseboi]

Love the sound when he revered it up and that crunch into gear..what litre is it.

[@chrisneville7310]

It's an absolute beast Mel and a bit big for me, it can be a pain in the arse with the relay parking in some places.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I’d like to see a traffic warden try to put a ticket on the window 😂👍

[@chrisneville7310]

@@BigVanSmallWorld 😂

[@denisecafferky2248]

Love it

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@glenngilham-shorter3901]

Wow Dave that is so puker 👌 Can't wait to see how you make it your own 😊 Keep up to date Mel 😉

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks 👍

[@deansutcliffe3596]

If Australian dave needs tyers and innertubes look us up 1200 r20 same as on his bedford

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😊

[@andywilliment581]

Awesome trucks, spent many a day driving them up and down the Uk and around Europe. Can you imagine putting todays drivers in them. No power steering, no air seat, no air con and no synchro gearbox and no radio. I can here the bleeding from here. 🤣🤣😎

[@mentalneil]

We had air con !!!, air con on windows open, air con off windows closed 😂😂😂😂

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Simply brilliant 🍻👍

[@andywilliment581]

@@mentalneil yes sorry, I forgot the directional quarter windows and sun roof. 😂😂😎

[@wayne-ps]

Looks great what a beast 👊👊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks 👍

[@UKvet246]

Driven one in Kuwait 1990

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

cool vid

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@mbrider56]

Dunstable born and bread at Bedford Trucks probably. Lovely Truck

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Could be

[@mbrider56]

I worked at the Dunstable plant 86-88 so there’s a good chance

[@ianlaccohee7180]

I was in the R.E.M.E. & worked on those things for many years. Very basic, but easy to work on. I had to drive one from Cambridge to near Hamburg. Worst drive of my life. Supplied with E.M.E.R’s, what more could you ask for?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Very cool!

[@deenunya7735]

Anybody Remember CatWeazle? ..thats all im saying 😅

[@fraserhardmetal7143]

We had one of these Bedfords 2wd as a horse box in the 70's - completely bomb proof - very noisy and smelly ( so was the wife ) but what do you want from a vehicle? Does the job - pity they are not made so simply now.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Definitely a lot of Van for the money 👍

[@michaelrees5190]

Your mate Dave will develop arms like Garth driving that, especially 3 point (plus) turns.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re not wrong 😂👍🍻

[@antoniomonteiro6008]

CatWeazle I was thinking that😂 .Do you think it will fit inside the barn 🤔😂

[@simonrichardson5203]

The Bedford 4 tonner as we knew it in the army

[@Anthony-w7i5g]

"I thought yours was big Mel". I should introduce her to mine.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Now there’s a proposal 😂👍🍻

[@markanthony2040]

So far gone from the good ole days, beginning to get out of touch with reality with those who cant afford,..Good luck for the future

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Dave has worked hard all his life and saved his money for years and years to buy this truck. We have been friends for over 15 years and it’s all he’s ever talked about buying when he retires. He had a dream and throng sheer determination and hard work he made it a reality. He’s an inspiration that’s the reality.

[@markymark272]

You have to shout debus every time you get out.

[@SimonWatson-nx1kt]

What was the military reg? Asking as an ex Signals powerman / driver. (ED)

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I’m really not sure 🤔

[@SimonWatson-nx1kt]

@@BigVanSmallWorld there should be a plate in the cab, 2 numbers, 2 letters and 2 more numbers ... it'll be somewhere.

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

First jobs - flushing toilet, shower, instant hot water!

[@philipschultz8229]

Passed my hgv in a proper truck BEDFORD RL 1972 😂

[@stevehughes7224]

Will never ever be done for speeding 😂

[@inlinefourtr]

He might want to visit Wales, easy to get a speeding ticket there.

[@stevehughes7224]

@@inlinefourtr most parts of inner London are 20 mph now

[@greggbutler9344]

At least you wouldn’t fall through it like that rusty old merc you bought 😂😂😂😂😂

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Haha

[@ChrisLambert-Yngvegodi]

Fuel drinker

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

So what!!! It’s not like he will be driving it every day to the shops or dropping the kids off at the pool like the Chelsea tractor mums

[@ChrisLambert-Yngvegodi]

@@BigVanSmallWorld that was one of the reasons why a couple of my friends gave theirs up about 30 years ago, and fuel was cheaper 🤣 there's did 12 miles to the gallon.

[@anthonyellis1409]

That not fit in the shed mel

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

No it won’t we’re going to need a bigger work shop 😂👍