Let The Build BEGIN! Fire Truck to Expedition Camper

[@truebluetravellers]

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[@christopherroberts22]

Yeah Mr tool talk Tuesday ! You got that explanation pretty wrong didn't you !! The induction coil doesn't get hot and heat up the nut or bolt !!! That's literally the whole point ! The coil INDUCES electromagnetic energy into the bolt !! 😂😂😂 get it right fella or all your silly shenanigans won't land well will they ! 🎉

[@vincentsmith8328]

Hi you guys...been watching for a few months now...especially the scandi trip as Ive done a few of my own including a full bottom to top Norway trip last summer/fall. Maybe keep in touch as I have been travelling non stop for 25 years and in the past spent months/years travelling across Canada and 45 US states including a trip through Yukon and Alaska...might have some useful tips or suggestions to pass on possibly ifn you're interested! Gonna watch this build and its future trips with interest! Lived and travelled in Oz previously by the way!😊

[@truebluetravellers]

@@vincentsmith8328 thanks very much mate, sounds like u have lived life to the full 👌👍

[@truebluetravellers]

@@christopherroberts22 😂😂😂😂 rookie mistake hey, not reading the instructions 😂

[@vincentsmith8328]

@@truebluetravellers Been a wicked ride with too many adventures to recount, but gettin old now and happy to watch you young uns get out there and go at it!😊

[@bumblingaroundinbumble3489]

Oh dear, I may have made a huge mistake. I introduced my husband to your channel and he is now obsessed and muttering about converting a fire engine to go with the ambulance 😂

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂😂😂 just need a police van then and you’d have the full house 👌👍😂

[@alanhat5252]

​@@truebluetravellersLDV Convoy with the V8!

[@winnielim7096]

Everytime i see videos of your build, I am really super impressed with Jess. She is so small sized but she can do so much. Great job Jess. You are my idol!

[@truebluetravellers]

Naw thanks so much 😘 that’s really lovely of you to say. I really enjoy it 💙

[@petrolthreads_]

Hey Jon, the heat from the induction heater isn't from heating the coil, it's from induction, like an induction hob, if you put that coil over your finger and power it, you'll notice it doesn't heat your finger or the coil. That's why they don't work on copper or aluminium. Also, best not to let it touch the nut/bolt/bar you're heating if you can help it. Great tools though! 💪

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks for the info mate, I should of read the instructions really 🤦‍♂️😂😂

[@peidog]

I remeber a few of the stick on tax disc holders that always used to fall off the windscreen due to the stack of old discs in there.A great start to the build 👍

[@IncurablyCreative]

Can’t believe that people will buy them on eBay! What on earth do they do with them??

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂😂😂 yep I remember them

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂😂 who knows hey 🤷‍♂️

[@danhadfield6275]

33 years ago they built things stronger 50 years ago things we're rock solid like me lol you guys are my hero's love your work from renovation to beautiful vlogs and photos its all good ❤

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂 thanks mate, we were just saying the same thing today, built to last 👌👌💙

[@alanhat5252]

Steyr, Daimler & Puch (the manufacturer) were among the earliest vehicle makers, lorries, cars & motorcycles respectively as I recall.

[@deriusnorris4463]

Stunning. Love the innuendos lol😂. How the paint on the doors changed colour during your chat at the end😅. That can is a mint canvas to build on.

[@truebluetravellers]

I know, we paused for a second and the sun went away and changed the whole lighting 😂

[@WagnerGimenes]

Man! I wish I had your skills. Great job clearing all those years of grime and getting her to the bare metal. Loving this. Thanks guys.

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks mate. Suprisingly clean hey 💪👍

[@paulmayou370]

John and Jess you amaze me once again with a great video the truck is coming along nice but you have alot of work ahead and i could recomend a great tool to help you along a battery rivit gun thank me later John for the hint to Jess but was great to see the induction heater tool they are amazing bit of kit anyway all the best on this build and looking forward to next weeks antics

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂😂 well Paul, I’ve not heard of one of these before but if you insist then I suppose I’ll have to get one 👌😂

[@paulmayou370]

@@truebluetravellers I'll be looking forward to the review on TBT 😆 🤣 😂

[@matthewesler8379]

Keep the rollers doors put the window behind the roller door when on the road as protection

[@truebluetravellers]

Hopefully got an idea so we can keep them 👍

[@111elf1]

always nice to see one of those old horses put to good use! 😊 as for "wade through some water" you can put the Haflinger under water completely as long as you got the snorkle for the driver and the engine. 😂

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂😂😂

[@TheKaptainKernow]

That's not a stretcher carrier, that's a collapsable outside kitchen!

[@johnshaw4140]

really good idea

[@Lee_Proffit]

Or Jon's bed, when he upsets Jess 🙂

[@brianmac001]

Great idea!

[@dubdaz1]

@@Lee_ProffitThats a brilliant idea , can you imagine Jon waking up on it,to find lead foot Jess is driving it down a motorway 😂

[@Lee_Proffit]

@@dubdaz1 LOL

[@BEAM0781]

Repairing a 20 year old T5 van myself I realised that after all those years even if the 2.5 TDI engine works all-right on a long trip because of the heat and the mechanical stress the seals and some mechanical components give up . I recommend you change some seals on your engine ( water pump , tandem pump for example) , check the turbo for any play it might have (I’ve changed mine as it was leaking) and for the 2.4TDI the alternator rubber pulley and pulley wheel needs changing every 90k (mine gave away as soon as I put a DC- DC charger in ..). Then off course , oil and filters change .. Good luck with your conversion, I’ll be watching with a lot of interest!

[@truebluetravellers]

Cheers mate, so it had a new/second hand engine go in before we bought it, so had had belts cam belt service etc and a good check over so fingers crossed should be good for a while 👍

[@cyron2001]

I do believe I would return those top side containers after putting side doors and dividers on them and use them for storage when traveling.

[@truebluetravellers]

We would but the pop top roof will be going there so unfortunately can’t 😊

[@jakejohnson_]

That stretcher bracket would make really cool outdoor seating

[@truebluetravellers]

Great idea that 👌👌

[@kiez33]

The induction heater is a great bit of kit. Love ours at work. Lots of Alu for John to play with! I bet he’s buzzing 😂

[@truebluetravellers]

Little ripper of a tool hey, 😂😂 loving doing some tig work finally 👌👍

[@Creative_Sparks]

Can’t believe Jon didn’t appear when you were talking swollen shafts and rivets. Also peanut butter, Celery and raisins?! We are excited for this build guys! 👏🏻 🎉 🚒

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 she’s a weird one 🤷‍♂️

[@LiamBushrod]

I'm glad someone came here to say this 🤣

[@BeamerTheFox]

pb celery an raisins = ants on a log lol

[@truebluetravellers]

@@BeamerTheFox 😂😂

[@ailo4x4]

I've converted a couple militlary ambulances as overland vehicles and I have always loved the strip out process. Very satisfying!!

[@truebluetravellers]

Yeah it’s great hey, very rewarding 👍

[@isobelchapman9548]

Wow and wow…what a huge amount of space you now have to play with. Can’t wait.

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks Isobel 😊 yeah we can’t believe how big it is now 😊

[@raytalbot5890]

Take it back to Dulverton Somerset 👍👍 missed you. As I stopped watching after the shopping van build 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@ianmoir5423]

This looks to be a great build guys. Onwards and upwards. I cant believe the amount of room in her once all the equipment is removed.

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks mate, yeah it’s a decent size now hey 😊

[@sarahb2652]

Loving the B.T.B Jess, I am a very new DIY'er and your explanation of the rivets was awesome, definitely would like B.T.B every week too. Thanks for sharing this awesome conversion, exciting....😀🥳

[@truebluetravellers]

So glad it was helpful 💙 thanks Sarah ☺️

[@GlenysMulvany]

I feel a personally involved with this project as I saw it in the original state. Will be following the makeover with keen interest. Thanks for allowing your Aussie visitors to view your other wonderful projects and to share in the initial excitement if this one. Looking forward to your weekly reports on this gorgeous old firetruck. And many, many thanks for your hospitality last week. We even loved the rain !!

[@truebluetravellers]

Hi Glenys, it was so lovely having you 💙 so glad you got home ok and hope you enjoyed the party this weekend! Thanks so much, we can’t wait to see how it turns out 💙💙💙

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Oooof John, that’s a right collection of rivets mate. Jess is a lucky girl having those rivets to use. Great project guys 😎

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂😂😂 she just doesn’t appreciate it

[@michaelaley10]

I am quite new as a subscriber and veiwer But the antics and energy you both put into builds and life is inspiring watched the spainish holiday brilliant. Great New vehicle best of luck with it its the perfect vehicle for your personalities as a couple hooked on your vibe.

[@truebluetravellers]

Ah thanks very much mate that’s much appreciated 👌👍💪

[@mindyedwards2699]

Go back and watch the Aussie one too, hilarious 😊

[@Blair_Grylls97]

Such an exciting build. You’ve got more space in the back than I thought there would be. Thankfully it’s a water fairy’s vehicle so they’d be too busy sleeping to use it too much, so not much rust 😂. I like the new BTB section, I’ve been thinking about using rivets in my build but didn’t know enough about them, so thanks 😊. I’d love to know some more basics you would recommend for camper builds

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂😂 Thanks very much yeah we were pleasantly surprised how much space there is, Yep I’ll keep the BTB coming 😊

[@AndrewCollins-fs7oz]

This really is going to be a belting build. I am really interested how you will design and build the pop up roof. Exciting adventures to come Jess and Jon.❤💙

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks mate, that’s the biggest head scratcher for sure 🤷‍♀️💙

[@farmlad1883]

I thought that the simple solution would be to buy a defender pop top tent, then try and retrofit that....(unless in missing something!!)

[@truebluetravellers]

@@farmlad1883 so we want it to be like an alucab where you can stand up inside too

[@alanhat5252]

​@@truebluetravellersget a whole spare roof & bracket it on top through some hinges? Cut out most of the original roof & join the gaps with canvas.

[@alanhat5252]

​@@truebluetravellersCA Dormobile roof?

[@jj161173]

😂😂😂 Brilliant update video guys, thanks for the laughs. She's looking good and a solid base to build on. Exciting plans, can't wait. See you next week.

[@truebluetravellers]

Cheers mate, loving getting stuck in 👌👌👍

[@neilmitchell4581]

Wouldn’t be a Saturday morning without a coffee and the TBT banter during an entertaining video. Superb initial build or should I say strip video…and our eyes are all still intact! 😂

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂😂😂 I can’t promise the same for next week tho 😂👍

[@ivanstevens]

Wow, you have done loads. This will be quite a unique camper build for sure.

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks mate 😊

[@Simon_W74]

Well that did not disappoint! Triple T, the Generals new section and doing something that your average Van converter hasn't done before. This is a totally blank canvas and it is going to be an amazing build for us to enjoy as the Old Gal evolves from Fire Engine to Mini Overlander. You'll defiantly be able to take her to places that larger Overlanders will not easily get to, as you found with the Landy. Only problem is We all have to wait till next Saturday for our next installment. Bugger! Did you weight the old Gal before the strip as it will be interesting to see what she weights stripped and then once the conversion is complete.

[@truebluetravellers]

Cheers mate, no I didn’t unfortunately but hoping to get it weighed before we do the interior build 👌👍

[@Simon_W74]

@@truebluetravellers I would imagine that you'll have plenty of payload weight to play with.

[@alanhat5252]

​@@Simon_W74that twin-axle rear bogie should hold 2, maybe 3 tons up!

[@Simon_W74]

@@alanhat5252I think they are rated to 6 ton total weight. I don’t know if that is the same for the Fire Engines though with them having to carry water if they are rated higher or not. I know most twin axle Motorhomes are rated to 5ton.

[@RichFlynn1]

Great video, super entertaining and well presented, thanks Champions, really looking forward to this build, especially how you tackle the pop top with those roof cross members 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@truebluetravellers]

Cheers mate, definitely gonna be the hardest part of the job the roof 👌👍

[@cmwilfred]

It’s 10am (Dubai Time) on a Saturday….. 🎉 It’s time for my favourite KZbin couple

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks mate 💪💪👍👍

[@johnnyzander1466]

Looking forward to following this build. Instead of the wooden strip on the outside, I recommend the thick rubber strips that are on recreational boats. Definitely does not rot. 👍

[@truebluetravellers]

Great idea, looking at a few different ideas like this 👌👍

[@antonoat]

Well if that's a taster of what's to come, I say bring it on. So glad to have found your channel, cheers!

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks very much for following along with us 😊👍

[@badfly1]

Damn, was hoping to be first on the comments this week and came in a lowly 4th😂, better go watch the show. Btw you guys are awesome.

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂😂 thanks mate 👍

[@ChrisJay]

I cant wait for the build to start and see what genius plans you come up with, going to be interesting for the popup roof, to make it strong enough now, all that internal structure has gone.. I would love to see you build a patio on the roof ... oh and Jess come on you hit 65K subscribers, gotta get a battery rivet gun now..... Especially if you are making the pop-top yourself..

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂 well I think your right there mate, she’s away tonight too 🤔🤔 she wouldn’t mind me ordering it hey

[@Spitfire67UK]

This is gonna be the best build ever. Such a cool base to work on

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks very much 👍

[@EDwindcreens]

I was gonna say you could weigh the water tank in as scrap, But failing that you could use the metal to fabricate any new panels you might need. Looking forward to the build

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks mate, yep Jon will no doubt love going down to the scrap yard 😂🤦‍♀️

[@josefpichler7271]

Nice to see you, using an iconic Austrian car, a reference in Off-road-driving. Very fine!

[@truebluetravellers]

It’s a beauty hey 👌👍👍

[@VictoriaGetsVocal]

What a great start, loving this build already. Great work guys. 😎👏🥳

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks Victoria 😊 hope you have a lovely weekend 😊💙

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Brilliant video as always!! Looking forward to seeing the next video in the build. Spending some coinage on new tools John but I don't see any cordless rivet gun or cordless caulk gun, think those purchases need to come from selling all the scrap metal or has all of that money been allocated to Jess's decorating budget?? Hope all is well, take care of yourselves

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂😂 well Peter, she’s gone away for the weekend, left me alone bank card and all 🤔🤔🤫👍👌

[@dashcamnorm8254]

Another great video guys looking awesome striped out can’t wait for the next one.

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks mate 👍

[@Linda-t3o]

Haven’t seen you guys for a while.. enjoyed catching up again.. really liking Jon’s haircut..👍 Always admire Jess hair Styles.. AND watching you both creating things 😊🦘🇦🇺🙃❤️

[@truebluetravellers]

Hi again 💙 thanks very much that’s lovely of you to say. Hope you enjoy the build 💙

[@luc1ferblack]

They also do a stud welder that welds a stud onto a surface and you can then use a nut to bolt whatever you want onto it

[@truebluetravellers]

I’ve seen Colin furze use this, gotta get me one 👌👌

[@WanderbusAdventures]

Oooh the space inside is lot more than I first thought. What a lot of progress. Enjoy your scrap run. Hammock on the front bumper 😜

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂😂 genius, although we know Jon will be naked 🤦‍♀️

[@Angel-002]

​@@truebluetravellersWhat's a bit of nakedness between friends 🤷‍♀️😂

[@truebluetravellers]

@@Angel-002 😂😂😂

[@Therealdeal5698]

Love what your doing, good luck with the project - shes gonna be a belter when your finished with her 💪👍

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks Daniel 😊

[@davidpaxton4879]

Can’t wait to see how it turns out. You have one of the best, possibly even the best, channels on KZbin. 👍👍👍

[@truebluetravellers]

Ah thanks very much that’s so nice of you to say 🥰

[@valerieredmond1150]

I love how much work you get through in one video…. Some van conversions only show one task per week…. But your talents (and tools 🛠️) are amazing. You have a brilliant collection of vehicles now!!!! ❤

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks very much, we are very lucky with the workshop 😊💙

[@jodieburgess3995]

Can’t wait to watch a little woosy to watch it now but defos be watching it tomorrow probs as a hang over recovery ❤😂

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂😂😂😂 hope the heads not banging too much

[@TraceySinger-t7v]

We’re really looking forward to this build love the idea one viewer had about the sitting at the front nice glass of wine and a good view would be perfect ❤

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks very much, would be a great shot hey 😊💙

[@jwcgroup]

Love BTB amd TBT ... feeling the need to comment just to thank you for your continued brilliant presenting, filming and awesomely entertaining talents, you are a wonderful couple and I love the way you dive in and keep bringing new and fresh builds to suit your next adventures, totally awesome ❤❤❤

[@truebluetravellers]

At thanks very much that’s so lovely of you to say 🥰💙

[@WhipperdeetsAdventures]

Looking great and glad most came off easy 😊 look forward to see the build 😊

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks very much, was easier than expected 😊👍

[@rsinuk9697]

When you started with it will involve stripping and it’s not Jon I thought ‘yes’ 😂, then you said big red 🤣 damn. Great vlog guys, I’m stunned at how good she looks (nowhere near as bad as I’d expected). And looks like you’ll have decent room to play with even though a small footprint. Riveted to see it’s progress 😉.

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂😂😂😂 big red looks better than what I would anyway 😂 💙

[@AaronTheHumanist]

Well what an epic adventure this is, I've been exciting all week looking forward to it. With Fireman Jon and G-Spot entertaining as always. 😊

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂😂😂😂 pmsl what a duo hey 😂

[@setildes]

Now you have her stripped you might want to consider some engine upgrades, a tune at least, perhaps an after-market turbo and snorkel if it needs one, then an insulated engine cover that will cut the noise down, also when finished spray sound-absorbing rubber on the inner wheel arches, it will cut down the noise a lot and protect from stones. This worked a treat on our AWD Hiace, much quieter in the cab. I am loving this new build, though I thought the defender was amazing. I look forward to seeing her evolve into what will be a fantastic adventure vehicle.

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks very much, yeah I priced up a new turbo but to run it it would also need a bigger radiator and an oil cooler so it’s mega money, yep replacing all engine bay seals and gonna sound deaden and insulate the lot and also underseal like u say, should be much better once done 👌👌👍

[@mikefaulkner10]

Love it, great chemistry and humour. Looking forward to the next one.

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks mate 👍

[@simonblurton8009]

So much progress so fast. Good work, and good fun.

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks mate 👍

[@theurbanfatkidmusic]

This is gonna be a cool build 🎉

[@truebluetravellers]

Cheers mate 👍

[@Glaikit-gype]

Great start to the build. Another fine series incoming i believe.

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks very much 😊

[@melvinphillips786]

The front stretcher carrier is an ideal out side kitchen location and frame.

[@truebluetravellers]

Great shout 👌👌👍

[@pauljai7151]

Well done, amazing progress. This is going to be such an amazing build.

[@truebluetravellers]

Cheers mate 👍

[@Missmooific]

Love the travels, love the builds, happy Saturday everyone 😊

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks and happy Saturday and enjoy your Sunday 😊

[@Rockhopper1]

saturday sparkle, see the water tank will convert into a fantastic trailer, I was right, lots of cool stuff in the video, and lots of space for adventures. Always over engineered, as soon as I saw the bars, I was shouting stretcher!!!!! Some mountain rescue teams put the sccop stretcher on there. Now for the naggy bit, I know you hate the naggy bit, one problem with the PG is that when you remove all the structure out on the interior the pancake really easy on a vehicle rollover, I would suggest a roll over cage from Safety Devices that goes behind the passenger and driver, it also stiffens the chassis slightly so you don't get the problem of body twist breaking out and wearing down your fixings, If you want to go second hand route a landrover WOLF British Amry Rollover bar from a landrover should about fit. Love you guys,

[@truebluetravellers]

Cheers mate, so I’m gonna leave the front section/cab area roof, and also going to strengthen slightly too so hoping that strengthens it a lot, so in the case of a roll over then at least we will be safe, they build these as flat beds and canvass etc so must be reasonably sturdy like that but will see more once we get them out 👍👍

[@kippamip]

Great tear down as usual. This is gonna be such a good build. I think you should do the Trans Atlantic highway in it. I definitely think some type of roof extension is needed, you could maybe get 2 fold down singles either side in the roof space that make a double bed, or go for 2 singles offset in the roof space, fibre glass over a steel or ally frame? Just thinking outside the box. I'm sure you already have a plan. So excited about this one already.

[@truebluetravellers]

Nope No plan 😂😂 so thanks for the input 👌much appreciated 👌👍

[@James-lw1us]

Another great video guys, I'm looking forward to the build process of the fire truck 🚒 Jon is always on hand to lower the tone, but only in the funny comedy way he knows 😂❤

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂😂😂 that’s all he knows 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️😂

[@JudgeGeneHunt]

The South West of the USA would be a great place to take that. Imagine driving it from San Francisco to Yosemite and then via the General Sherman tree to Keeler California and up the yellow grade road to Cero Gordo. You could cross death valley towards Vegas and then go to Page for the Horseshoe bend and Antelope Canyon, take it to Flagstaff for Wupatki and the painted desert and then across Arizona to Tombstone. And then towards LA past the aircraft grave yards and the Saguaro National park near Tucson then on via places like Lake Havasu, Sedona, twin arrows, two guns, Kingman, Seligman (as featured in Cars), Oatman (for the Burros). There's so many awesome places in that area to see and the desserts you'd cross would make an awesome 'Cursed Earth's backdrop for the truck. Maybe you could meet up with the likes of Wobderhussy, Pin in the Atlas and Justin Scarred which would boost your visibility on You Tube too... Such could be an awesome adventure

[@truebluetravellers]

We would absolutely love to take this to the states but we will be doing the arctic in winter when we go so we want to take the Sainsburys van for that really, apart from that the pins would be brilliant like u say for the rest of it

[@JudgeGeneHunt]

I'd do that run in September or June

[@IncurablyCreative]

Oh boy, i can’t wait to see how she looks when you’re finished. Must be oddly satisfying to strip out all that old dirty stuff. Great start, looking forward to seeing the progress each week. Lots of luck, and dry weather 🙏

[@truebluetravellers]

Yeah it is weirdly satisfying, love a good clean up, I know surely we are due some nice weather hey 🤞

[@LRD90]

Really excited to see what innovations you put into this build, another brilliant video, cheers. I’m always up early to watch your videos, I opened up KZbin but couldn’t see this week’s video, WHAAT so disappointed. Then I realised it was Friday. Dooooooow 😀😀😀.

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂😂😂 I always think that’s a sign that life’s good, when u forget what day it is 👌👌

[@stephenbland7461]

Loving your rebuild. It’s great comparing your pinzgauer 6x6 with the Volvo 6x6 by The Outfit, as you are both working on similar 6x6’s at the same time.

[@truebluetravellers]

Yeah I’m following them guys too, coming along nicely hey 👌👍

[@brianmac001]

So happy about this build!😊 Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks mate 👍👍 loving it so far 😊

[@johngrant5448]

I like the one about the G spot, and I'm going to add that to my collection . There was a copper once in Wakefield who was known as The Olympic Torch because he never went out. Just like that character, Ventress in Heartbeat.

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 brilliant

[@MrButtonpresser]

What a fantastic start guys. This is going to be epic.

[@truebluetravellers]

Cheers mate, loving it so far 👍👍

[@Paullebbon]

You made the strip look so easy, I bet it was a lot of work. I bet it would be a lot faster now, until you load it down again. Loved the T.T.T and B.T.B this week. 🚒

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks mate, yeah with all that weight gone I bet it’s quite nippy

[@brentpilgrim4692]

Another great video😊 As for my Jon reaction, just read my numerous previous posts (with a face palm and a slow shake of your head Jess. 😘)

[@truebluetravellers]

So glad you enjoyed it 💙 😂😂😂 that’s me most days 🤦‍♀️😂

[@Epic_DaVinci]

When i first saw the drivetrain on this vehicle, i was imagining you were going to be taking it into offroad mountainous terrain, such as the Alps or even the Himalayas. I've also been pondering how the differential on the "Middle " set of wheels work, as it needs to send power out 3 ways, after much deliberating, I have come to the reasoned and scientific conclusion that it works due to magic, hopes and dreams. I look forward to following along with this build. Great work as always.

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂😂😂 I’ll have to see if I can get a diagram of it to show everyone as like you say it is magic and definitely have to find some mountain trails for it 👍👍

[@CaptainKevHaurakiGulf]

@@truebluetravellers Two manuals parts is one 2nd is service big green folders

[@LCM4x4]

Might be worth replacing the rubbing strips with HDPE so you dont have any issues with splitting or rotting again! ❤

[@truebluetravellers]

I’m thinking the same, might look into prices 👌👍

[@michaelchiappini5928]

Like the new tool Jon. By the way Jess I am always looking for nooks and crannies to hide something in !!😂.

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 pmsl

[@jonathansmith5850]

Wow! This looks amazing already! Massive space on the inside now it’s stripped!

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks mate, yeah can’t believe how much more space there is 👍

[@carlblackie]

What a great start, stripped right back to basics. This looks so much fun already. I’m looking forward to see your ingenuity and it come together. Have you thought about giving her a name yet? A naming ceremony like a boat with a bottle of champagne. Brilliant see you next week.

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂Got to be big red hey

[@SharmanSomerset]

I know Dulverton well and did a few Glastos when it wasn’t a yuppie fest so chances are I saw Big Red at various points over the years down here! Keep up the great work and big love to you both x

[@truebluetravellers]

It’s so strange hey to think you might of seen it but not seen it if you know what I mean 😂💙

[@SharmanSomerset]

@@truebluetravellers yeah I know exactly what you mean! I probably walked past her and gone that’s a cool truck, and now the Double J are turning her into a beaut of a camper- can’t wait to see what you do with her x

[@shapes2000]

Looking forward to another great series. Love the imagination and design thought process.

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks very much 😊

[@martingibbs9277]

Looking forward to seeing more of the build, this is something very different.

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks very much mate 💙 can’t wait to see how it turns out

[@SecrePeach]

Wow, all those wires 😳 I wouldn’t know where to start!!! I salute you both, your knowledge and positive outlook is amazing. Jess, bless you with the back to basics session 👏🏼🫶🏼🙏🏻 I’ve been getting stuck in but there are so many methods of doing tasks I’m getting bogged down with details (yes I was the child that repeated ‘but why?’ after every explanation and then I loose confidence! I’d love you to touch on electrics (not the usual stuff) more like why use bus bars, doesn’t a blade fuse box do the same thing? should you wire a smaller fridge directly into the system or use the cigarette charger provided? When to use separate fuses?

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks very much Karen, I’m a bit of a novice to electrics too so I’ve said to Jon I want to do more on this build so I’ll hopefully do some bits on it then 😊

[@1961nuffield]

Induction heaters work with induced current, so the outer coil isn't heating anything it induces heat into what's in the centre. Nice project, it should be fun. Can you get spares easy enough?

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks for that, helpfull to know, I should I read the instructions 😂😂🤦‍♂️ cheers mate, the parts aren’t the easiest to get no, there’s only a few people that do them really

[@andrewmynott694]

Wow! So much available space!

[@truebluetravellers]

We were surprised too 😊

[@grantlingley1385]

So excited for this build and yes a completely different type of vehicle. All kinds of challenges to be managed but you guys will do it with gusto! Canada….WooHoo, I wonder if you will see the East Coast re Nova Scotia and the like. Our door is always open! LOL, fridge too!

[@truebluetravellers]

😂😂😂 ah thanks guys although you would regret that fridge comment 😂

[@brianharriss4366]

Loved every second guys! It's going to be a great build, plus all the scrap ally will contribute towards the cost!🙂. Have a great week, look forward to the next instalment

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks mate you have a great one too 😊

[@aidonatorgaming27]

Great vids u 2 glad to see u managed to get that water tanker out, got alot of room to play with can't wait to see the completed build keep up the great work Jess and John

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks very much, it’s getting to the interesting part now 😂

[@aidonatorgaming27]

@@truebluetravellers your absolutely welcome 💪😀😂

[@ianlench5301]

This should be fun. Can't wait till Saturday.

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks mate 👍

[@tezembo1481]

I absolutely love you guys!!! You were born to do this!! ❤

[@truebluetravellers]

At thanks very much 😊💙

[@farmlad1883]

Could you use the aluminium boxes that you took off the roof, slim them down slightly, put them on the side like the storage boxes on the new defender and use them as extra storage (i was thinking water tank, but i think that will make it tip much more easier?!)

[@truebluetravellers]

Brilliant idea as they are really cool but unfortunately we can’t as we will be making a poo top roof for it 😊

[@haochengzhang6123]

Thank God someone finally doing a pinzgauer conversion on KZbin. Thank you guys, you guys are the best❤❤. I'm soooo excited to see the final result!!

[@truebluetravellers]

Ah thanks very much, much appreciated 😊😊

[@chantellehacker9272]

Always look forward to finishing work on a Saturday to get home and watch you guys!

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks chantel 😊 hope your not working tomorrow so can enjoy the rest of the weekend

[@mattwestby1169]

Just watched your latest antics 😂😂 what a job that was stripping everything out, i can't wait to see your progress each week 👍🫶🍻

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks mate, thinks are a bit slower this week but loving it 👍

[@jakeaird4786]

I've watched most of your videos, but am particularly looking forward to this build,for 2 reasons. One I am an ex fireman and two a serial camper builder 😊 currently restoring an original 1971 landrover dormobile in joburg

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks so much mate, hope we can do her justice! Yours sounds like a beauty!!

[@davidjones4456]

Well done. I wouldn’t know where to start but you guys make it look so effortless and easy. Look forward to seeing it complete.

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks mate 👍👍 the strip outs the easy fun bit hey, this is where the hard work starts I recon

[@DonnasWonderland]

I loved this video. Jesses guns, Jon’s silliness all the Ts and I loved that views had actually images of the truck in its hay day amazing !!

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks donna they were so cool hey, would be great to see some more of it in action 😊

[@merlinjones2660]

As for the wooden side protectors one had has a 25 foot sailing boat we call them rubbing strippes made of wood mine where us = one used solid black plastic decking plank one 12 foot plank did the whole boat one cut it down into 3 stripes = never have to touch them again but put sealant behind it to stop water ingress best of look just ideas to help is all

[@truebluetravellers]

Love this idea, will definitely look into this 👍

[@VaughanMunro-js4nr]

Great Video. Entertaining from the start to finish. Stripping it out shows a huge variety of options.

[@truebluetravellers]

Thanks very much now for the planning 👍👍