THE VAN BUILD CONTINUES AFTER EXPENSIVE NEW ENGINE

The van build can finally resume after a new engine install that took the garage over a month to install. and now the race is on to get the van liable for the family holiday.
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[@pet_cow_5452]

I am just waiting for the "cheers" at the end of every video, never fails to make me smile. Fantastic series, thanks Sean, you're a great guy!

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@ninatheambulancecamper]

Good to see the Transit back ! Never put lights down the centre, you will always be working in your own shadow. You’ll probably only need two per side in the dark, 3 max.

[@LoveSundays]

Cheers

[@Nivlek76]

In your vid you mentioned plugging in your fridge in via the mains, if my belief is correct the fridge will natively run on 12v and hooking it up via the mains will just add a couple more conversation stages to the voltage, so just waste energy, I'd leave it as it is connected to the 12v feed. Also, you may want to look into roller catches for your doors and draws, they're cheap and tend to really hang on tight! 😂

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the info!

[@JC71]

Shaun, love your van build/trial and error videos. You’re tickling my van build curiosity.🤔

[@LoveSundays]

Great to hear!

[@SpiritualPat]

Use travel pegs in wood through the door handles to stop them opening during driving

[@adamshaw1032]

Get yourself some wagos mate for cable connections. Easy reusable and safe 👍🏻

[@LoveSundays]

Will do thank you

[@Edders574]

hi shaun those fridge/freezers are great had on in my landrover, little tip fill fridge and run on the 240 in house 24hrs before trip or atleast make everything chilled b4 u put in fridge.. there is always a bit on noise at first compressor on full chat but at temp will only come on every now and again also sounds silly but crack open lid then open slowly,do it fast and the updraft will pull out all the cold air n beer will be less chilled jay

[@henrysullivan9465]

Yes! The van is back. Loving the videos. I spent some time recently watching some of your other videos too.... I'm buying a mask and snorkel this week!! 😂

[@LoveSundays]

Glad you’re enjoying the videos

[@misterthegeoff9767]

Nice video, this is what my average day working on my van looks like. 2 steps forward, 1 step back.

[@craigharrington325]

So, to stop my cupboard doors, and toilet door opening whilst on the move, I've used toddler proof magnetic catches. They work amazingly well, and you cannot see them. It's been 3 years, I've never lost the magic handle thingy (when not in use, it just attaches on the metal framework, behind the carpet, above the cupboards). The only sign of where they are, is a small screwhead, countersunk at the contact point. This also has the advantage of holding the handle in place, keeping the catch open, if required.

[@nickcooper7133]

8:40 ... the remote rf switch is also a single channel dimmer, so is probably not passing 100% of the power (pwm dimming tecnique) causing the lamps to "whistle". Also, as the lamps are touch sensitive, when you turn the rf switch back on the lamps do not remember the last used state & default to "off". Maybe try the rf switch on the new black leds you have fitted? if you still get a whistle check the lamps are designed to be dimmed. Not all LED lamps are made equal. I'm a sparks so see a lot of this, been binge watching this build series & you have done really good ... albeit apart from not fitting any back boxes to those usb/240v mains sockets! And then using wood screws to mount the socket!!! (Cringe) Bit naughty I must say as the back of it was visible inside your "garage". Apart from that, good job man. Enjoying watching it as a fellow cornish person I always enjoy seeing my homeland on youtube.

[@darrenstakes8858]

10SETS Double Ball Catch Brass PAIR Cabinet Cupboard Door Roller Latch + Screws these work a treat for ur kitchen draws and cupboards u can even tighten the ball clips to be even tighter

[@DanH43]

Dude! Just removed those exact spotlights from my van as they kept coming on and off randomly and also on occasion made that noise! Replaced them with some basic switches spotlights…. So much easier! Hope yours work out better 🤞

[@babypush3787]

Back in the van yay nice one😊hope all goes well have a great holiday 🙏😊🧙

[@paulpoyser2130]

For the cabinets and draws try kid proof locks should do the trick

[@telwebb6523]

Sorry I am a bit behind. Thats what you get when you live where I do, lol. Fantastic keep it up. I could be in New Zealand. If only lol

[@brendonparamor3524]

Hope your wife appreciates all of your hard work. She’s a lucky lucky lady.

[@LoveSundays]

She sure is

[@MyChannel-di2ho]

Door catches, I saw on another KZbin video using boat cupboard catches. Much stronger. Go to a boat chandler, you may find just what your looking for. Good luck. Love the vlogs 🙏

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you my dad said the same about the boat cupboard catches

[@jonstephens682]

Hi Shaun, the vans looking good mate coming along nicely, little creepy with you staring through the hole you just drilled 😂😂 keep going mate and you’ll get there soon buddy. 😊

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Jon

[@nigelbarrett3602]

The van is looking great you will have a great family holiday in her. Then the final push and it will look fantastic. Keep up the good work Shaun.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Nigel

[@alanjohn6355]

Possibly look at putting felt pads under the fridge, they make them for under the feet of chairs and such, just plain sticky back on them, will make it slide easier and stop any Possible drag marks on the floor.

[@LoveSundays]

Good advice thanks

[@maxineredfern3380]

Glad the vans back Shaun. Hope u have a fab holiday. Maxx

[@robertcooper3759]

Good work mate. Have a great holiday.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for beers Robert 🍺 cheers 🍻

[@robertcooper3759]

@@LoveSundays You're welcome mate. We love your show...

[@telwebb6523]

Brilliant things are sent to frustrate us lol. Well done for being so fit. I could never fit in your freezer campartment lol. Hope it all goes well for the holiday. Just a note. Dulux is great but you need primer. Have you tryed BEDEC multi purpuse paint. First coat is a primer second coat and if you wish a third and it is water based. So easy to use. Some of my clients cannot spend £34 on primer plus paint. I know BEDEC is expensive but it helps. I am sure someone will destroy what I have just said but if it cuts primers it has got to be worth it.. Keep up the good work m8. Tel

[@DrDaveW]

I found some extra strong magnetic catches on Amazon. Used them when a pull out shelving unit wouldn’t stay closed.

[@ianmears2212]

Rare earth magnets to secure the drawers and doors, tiny but super strong.

[@paul-fk7de]

Absolutely awesome hopefully I can do this one day

[@projectzip]

Use 240v only to get fridge down to temperature. Using the inverter will be a waste of power. They are really energy efficient on 12v. Mine lasts for days on just the battery as you have a solar panel it will run and run and run.

[@telwebb6523]

Man I appreciate the time and money involved in this build. You have been so restrained inwaiting and expense for getting your hands on it to finish the job. In all vids you are doing everything so professionally. I am not sure I can be as good. You have your dad which is super for advice. I miss that imput. However you show us how it is done. Great work my friend. Keep it up. Get some of those beer zero alcohol companies to support your drink drive theme. Maybe they will sponsor all you do because you are a beer drinker. Lol you are most probably doing this anyway. It is just a thought for damaged goods. Love everything you do for Cornwall but I think everyone loves Cornwall. All the best from BrushStrokes of Frinton. Good luck m8 for your and your family. Cheers Tel

[@davekitchener9092]

Good to see the van back mate .. its looking good 👍

[@andrewsmith7636]

Looking great mate, what’s your profession? I’m a -builder/ property developer and would love a camper van but they are so expensive and after watching you convert yours I’m now thinking of doing the same, my wife has been fighting cancer for the last 3 years and we just love this country especially Cornwall, so what it has taught us is to live every moment and enjoy life, keep going mate and have a great holiday and family time 👏🍻🙏

[@LoveSundays]

I just work in an office mate pretty boring 😂. Sorry to hear about your wife I really hope she wins the fight mate and I’ll keep everything crossed for her. As far as the van build goes it might be worth just buying one and using it so it gets you out there enjoying it then convert one later on as these builds take a lot of time especially when you’re only doing it on the weekend

[@craigharrington325]

I've never turned my fridge off, 3 years, still ok. I've got 2 solar panels to power it, and it's a big fridge, three shelves, icebox, and door storage. I always keep it on 12v, although it is plugged into 240v if required. I plug into mains at home December & January only.

[@stewartscales1564]

Great to see you back in the van, another great vlog Shaun 😊

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@groundhog1143]

glad to see u bk Shawn engine looks mint 😂😂

[@stevesidare2493]

Glad to see you're back in business on the van. Do make sure the fridge has proper venting!

[@LoveSundays]

That's the plan!

[@richardholland1116]

Amazing video again 👏 Great to be on your journey with you

[@seanbrown..brownsbuildings1424]

Good to see the van back . And hope you have a good holiday.

[@loveday80x]

You can get marine cupboard latches that are used on boats so obviously are a lot stronger then the ones they normally sell in ikea and places :)

[@johnnymac26]

Glad to see it out the workshop mate

[@kathybutler881]

Glad to see you got the van back Shaun. Rewound the 1st few seconds to recognise the garage, just me being nosey. Hope you get it done in time for your holiday & havesome time together to enjoy it. Good luck...

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Kathy

[@Richard_Barnes]

It's getting there marra 😄👍🏻I can't believe how big the inverters and other boxes are for these van builds. Yeh that fridge/freezer is expensive but it'll cover the family and you for days. I'm interested in the compressor noise overnight tbh, so be good to see how that turns out when you've done and get camping.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@TerryTrackerChannel]

Marra? You must be from my neck of the woods?

[@Richard_Barnes]

@@TerryTrackerChannel am actually a Nottm man 😂 but marra feels more like me than ‘me duck’ or suchlike. Ha.

[@TerryTrackerChannel]

Aaah ok, marra is a very geordie thing to say

[@Richard_Barnes]

@@TerryTrackerChannel yeah I worked with a few before our factory closed. Always enjoyed the lingo 👍🏻 that and Scottish sayings a mate used to say.

[@mysticpiers6457]

Love the vids about the camper conversation but remember the fridge is a bit like a ps5 it needs air / space around the cooling/ compressor fans but so far it's a amazing build shaun 😊

[@annbuckle5880]

The van is looking good love the kitchen

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you Ann

[@macbilling6410]

Nice to see you've got your van back. Good luck with the rest of the build

[@MikeyRussell88]

The magnet catches are a sound idea you just need to get a set with a stronger magnet. I use a similar system to hide away my home server and IT equipment in the living room, the panels just pull off and do require a good tug so they're very secure. Look for some more heavy duty ones 👍

[@debrafricano1486]

So glad you got your van back! Can't wait to see the finished product!

[@chrisdainton9880]

Looks sweet mate! Very jealous 👌🏻

[@helenellis8367]

Have a lovely holiday with the family.

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you!

[@davidblaine3004]

Have you heard about shrink self solder connectors? As a mechanic theyve done me proud over many years. Great video regardless 👍

[@LoveSundays]

I’ll check them out

[@ricky450f]

Hi mate, I’m on holiday in Florida and still made time to watch your video, glad I did great video again 👍🏼👍🏼happy to see your vans good now🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@LoveSundays]

Legend

[@commonsense592]

I really enjoy your videos, I'm hoping to get another van one day myself. Child safety catches (Cheap fix) inside the draws and doors are very good they still allow them to open slightly (That's how you release them) but work really well and stop little hands going places they shouldn't. All the best.

[@ajwalou-nack2343]

Shame about those lights. I've fitted 240 volt LED ones from Lego or whatever its called. They are brilliant. Just run them through my inverter. They turn on and off with a nice matching remote control and they don't make a noise. Only thing is there not touch sensitive and its either al on or all off . You can wire them on different transformers and use other remote controls . 👍

[@bunnybasheruk]

Great to see you have the van back Shaun, it's coming together well now. Be good to see some of your holiday adventures in the van soon.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks mate

[@Rudy1150]

i love the hacks using ikea products and other off the shelf stuff. Not everyone is a carpenter, plumber, electrician and mechanic. lol.

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Lovely job it’s looking good 👍👍👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👏👏👏👏👏

[@ianjull8934]

Use standard white plastic kid safe locks for kitchens

[@neilplatten11]

Really good to see the van again Shaun it’s really is looking good now hope you get sorted in time for ya family holiday

[@MadeInMaidstone]

are you going to make a slide out drawer for the Fridge? think this would protect it in the long run..... glad to see the Van back.. missed the Van Build Vids! :-)

[@LoveSundays]

Eventually

[@tine8849]

I used the same but longer magnets from toolstation but just doubled or tripled up to get more pull strength.

[@StevenWilcox-cm6en]

Hello just to let you know the lights that you put the light in the light should unscrew by the the leds and then you push the LED down through the wood and screw the light back up .

[@LoveSundays]

Good tip thank you

[@StevenWilcox-cm6en]

@@LoveSundays I'm not sure if you're do come apart but most of them do .

[@dog11222]

Looking good...👍

[@woolfie3006]

Good morning. Just watched the video nice to see you back to working in the van. Hope it goes to plan for you.

[@azab23b93]

Looking really good Shaun! Nice to have the van back I bet 👍

[@phosawelonewolf2886]

Hope you get it all done in the time you have. It looks like it’s coming out really well. I think your wife will like it 💜💜💜

[@Rickandhisvan]

Looking fantastic! Really enjoy your videos.

[@lesklower7281]

The end of the tunnel is getting closer

[@Luminoussound2024]

Great to see you got your van back mate and that u can get started on it again , with that one light making that high pitch noise did u find out why it was making that sound ? Enough outstanding fabulous video as always 🫶🏻

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@stuartw312000]

Brilliant to see the Transit is back Shaun and the build is coming along. I have worked on Dometic fridges for a while now and I've not come across any issues.

[@cherryturner9143]

Ur doing a great job. Can't wait to see next episode x

[@krissy_7778]

Another great video! Well done! I enjoy the process of the build. Even the good & bad! But, it’s the journey right! 😁

[@jjt1093]

Not an expert but many fridges nowadays especially compressor fridges all us mainly the same compressor, Years ago when I wanted on, they were stupidly expensive, Still are but many no name fridges are just as good and bigger, Found out with a family of at least 3 ,45L is a good size and up :) still loving the build, My transit is slightly older than yours by like probably 20 years LOL, Been travelling with my land rover mainly, still got it, but the van conversion is for more creature comfort I guess you would say

[@sallydavis1345]

I enjoyed the video today watching you do all of the work. I do hope you get things sorted to be able to go on your planned holiday trip.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks so much!

[@tomwinch9107]

Great to see you back battling your transit again! I hope you, Kate and Charlie have a good holiday in it (I don't recall you giving your van a name)? I'm sorry but after seeing the lights stay off when powered up and wait for you to touch them, I knew your remote wouldn't work :-( They are designed to default to off when power is applied - you need some lights that are designed for a remote control or ones with separate mechanical switches (so the remote and local switch both need to be on (switches in series) for the light to be on. For light levels - look at the lumens the light fitting gives out. If you want a rough idea what (say) 470 lumens looks like, you can get mains LED bulbs from DIY stores / supermarkets with a known brightness (I tend to use Toolstation as I can pick the bulb I want from a paper catalogue (so much easier than from a website), but then I am a little old!) ... then wire up a standard bulb holder / length of flex with a mains plug on (your dad may have an old mains work light that has a mounting clamp and a cage round the bulb - this would be simpler) ... Then you can see if you need that much light or can have much less (this only works for lights like puck lights where the beam is wide, spot lights are much harder to 'emulate' Hope this is useful info, all the best

[@LoveSundays]

Great advice thanks

[@Yvonneb_]

Great video as always xx

[@stonesandmoonlight]

I used the same magnets for my doors and they are useless when I drive. I had to add bungee cords everywhere so I'm very interested in other options !

[@paulsslightlyactivelife]

Great to see the van back, with it's new engine. Two questions: will the fridge need a vent panel in its cubby hole? And do you have plans to fit a wind-out rain porch on the outside?

[@LoveSundays]

Yea it was considering putting vents down the side but I thought I’d see how it goes first if it starts overheating then I’ll install some. No plans for a porch as it doesn’t look stealth enough but I do have a drive away awning for my Vivaro that I could use

[@adamward7335]

definitely agree with @projectzip, by using 240v to run the fridge, your converting 12v to 240v and then back down to 12v to run the fridge, its really inefficient, you'll be using almost double the watts doing it this way as a lot of energy is lost through the inverter. keep up the videos mate, great to see the van coming on

[@clifdenmckenna]

Woohoo the transit is back...

[@DebbieHollandNZ]

The impersonation of your wife was hilarious and very dangerous LOL - Great to see things moving forwards again and yes the spotlights whine would drive anyone crazy!

[@LoveSundays]

She doesn’t watch my video so I’m safe for now 😂

[@DebbieHollandNZ]

LOL it was sweet and funny and made me laugh out loud - we girls do fuss about those sorts of things xxx @@LoveSundays

[@leamcarroll4343]

use kid proof catches for the draws

[@andrewarmstrong1017]

Nice to see the Millon Dollar Van back ...we can ...we did rebuild her...better,stronger and faster than before...que the music 😂

[@LoveSundays]

😂

[@TerryTrackerChannel]

I have an iPhone charger that squeals like those lights, does my head in

[@ianl7596]

I would be interested in a high top vs low top comparison after you've had some time with it 👍 thanks following as always

[@LoveSundays]

Noted!

[@christopherrobertson4730]

I'm really enjoying your videos, especially on this van build, I'm working my way through them. I was going to do a parallel lighting system (I have never done it before and not looking forward to it as there doesn't seem to be any clear videos out there on how to do it😬) but your lights could be a much simpler solution, please could you tell me what spot lights they are and where you got them? Cheers.😢

[@LoveSundays]

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[@christopherrobertson4730]

Thanks. I just noticed my accidental crying emoji at the end of my comment haha. I watched your last video of the van coming to an end so I could see how it turned out (incredible by the way 👊🏻) and noticed it seems you fitted different lights in the end, am I right?

[@beccysadventures]

Glad you had problems with those stupid magnetic things thought it was just something we were doing wrong lol

[@retrorecharge86]

I found the magnet catches wasn't good enough so I upgraded to twin roller catches and they have been spot on and haven't opened so far

[@steveb7653]

Great news with the van.... the buikd continues

[@Vanosphere]

You're crimping them terminals wrong.. the seam inside the connector needs to be at the top. . Also crimp the outer part to grip the insulation.

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@Tim_G_T6]

Two things I've taken from this vid. Firstly, if I'd wired those spotlights up and they didn't work properly, i'd have had a hissy fit and declared I was selling the van. Secondly, if I'd attempted to crawl into that space to wire the fridge up, I'd be like one of those potholers that went missing for weeks, only to be found dead with wild animals chewing my toes off........

[@steve_and_lolas_hikes]

😅😅

[@LoveSundays]

😂

[@thegoatinator388]

😂😂😂

[@adamshaw1032]

I can’t find the kitchen you used mate do you have a link? Cheers

[@LoveSundays]

www.ikea.com/gb/en/search/?q=Metod

[@adamshaw1032]

@@LoveSundays cheers mate thanks a lot!! 👍🏻

[@arthurverheijen6682]

Bedankt

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you mate

[@edtobin4657]

To secure your cabinets look into adding child proof latches. IKEA sells them for their cabinets I think if not other cabinet stores will have them

[@colinpiper6280]

That was going to be my suggestion. They should do the job perfectly,

[@saramcintosh2183]

My suggestion too

[@sosteve9113]

Your right about that,something I would recommend as well

[@PolkaDotPearle]

Try the baby safe drawer catches.

[@diecastculture7066]

Not sure if you covered this already - wondering if the new engine was anything to do with a wet belt failure?

[@LoveSundays]

It’s only the later 2.0 engines with the wet belt this is the earlier 2.2 engine

[@fireblade9005]

Well done Shaun..I love Sunday's too !!

[@Bob-el3iw]

Ball catch might be better?

[@hotsonaj]

Use some earth magnets

[@matemmess]

Hey pal. I use the child safe Magnetic release catches.

[@Skaterbun]

Hey Shaun, why is the fridge so expensive are they really £700+? it looks a bit like a cool box with a basket, if you don’t mind me saying 😊 great you know how to do all your own electronics 👍

[@LoveSundays]

That’s exactly what it is. But it’s one of the best you can get which will go for years. Here it is www.dometic.com/en-gb/outdoor/coolers/electric-coolboxes/dometic-cfx3-35-223543

[@hoog111]

That sounded like my wife lol😊