Mercedes Vario Camper Van Conversion Barely Escaping Disaster: New Camper Van Workshop

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Everything i use in my camper van you will find here in my Amazon Store www.amazon.co.uk/shop/melsvanworld this is an affiliate link so every time you make a purchase i make a small commission good news it doesn't cost you any extra but it helps me to continue to make these videos. thank you. Beck's Channel www.youtube.com/@SACREDTRAVELLER

[@johnbagster]

Mel I am so happy for you and super grateful to a fellow @BigVanSmallWorld follower you've got a fantastic group of respectful people following you and I think its safe to say that you've closed the door to what has happened and opened one for the future me and mine wish you and Becky all the best (I apologize if the spelling isn't correct) any who look forward to both of your content keep the smiles you've got this :)

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That’s really kind of you to say thank you I’m really looking forward to not only working on dragonfly but also being able to hopefully create better content on my channel for your viewing pleasure 😂👍🍻🫶

[@travellingjournalist966]

To coin a graze when one barn door closes another barn door will open lol, what a top bloke to offer you the space, thumbs up to Becky for her help

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you for your positive feedback and mostly thanks for watching to the end really appreciate your support 🤓👍🫶

[@jsimes1]

That's fantastic news!! A new barn!!

[@MrSteve1412]

Hi Mel just goes to show good things happen to good people looking forward to seeing it next week 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you video is coming soon 🤓👍🫶

[@johnwebster2263]

Hi Mel, you went from a dark (in more ways than one) chicken shed, to a light and happy barn. Well done.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you! 😊

[@crafter63]

What a brilliant result. Hopefully, this will restore your faith with humanity.

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

Maybe….😂

[@Ritarelay]

Good things come to good people ❤ excellent result 😊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you that’s very kind of you 🫶💕👍

[@TeaStained]

WOW so excited for you Mel... the new barn was obviously meant to be!! Amazing news. Sending excited hugs 🎉💜

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

We are calling it the farm from now on ❤

[@TeaStained]

@@SACREDTRAVELLER Sounds like a good idea. Hope it will be even better than before x

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you so very much 💕🫶👍🤓👍

[@grabowskycountry]

Aw Mel, that’s just the best news for you. We just had our first snow here in Southern Alberta 🇨🇦 and I know we’d be lost without our garage. Cheers 🍻

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Alberta wow that’s amazing to hear that someone form so far away watches my videos thank you so much 👍🤓👍💕

[@DA11NOON]

That is great news Mel looking forward to seeing it and for you to get back on the build. Great vlog 👍 Be safe

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🤓👍🫶

[@toastiesvanbuild4644]

That’s great news about the Barn 🎉

[@Loz348]

if you decide to delete the dpf just take it off the van,, cut the top off, smash the guts out, weld the top back on and refit, that way when they do a visual inspection at mot time you will have no issues, done loads of them, some vehicles need a remap to tell the ecu not to use the sensors but some dont, if you have problems welding someone will weld it back on for £20 for you, make sure to mark it before you cut it so it goes back exactly right position and use a very thin disc blade to cut it so it still fits right

[@SuperDixxxie]

Great news Mel, made up for you. Good things come to good people hey🤞

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@paulandrewsmith]

Hi Mel my wife and I watch your channel regularly your latest episode Barely escaping disaster raised a few questions with my wife who is a Health and Safety advisor she wondered if the boxing (which looked quite new) may be to contain the Asbestos lagging around the pipe. This can be confirmed by checking the buildings Asbestos survey. Keep healthy!!! Paula’s.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Oh that’s interesting thank you maybe I should leave it well alone 😳👍🫶

[@ben2e0omr]

Excellent news Mel, you certainly needed some good luck...

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@christopherpurdue24]

Great news Mel, what a stroke of Luck, Brilliant problem solved , pleased for you both, Perfect 👍🏻

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks 👍

[@stephenmoody8059]

Thank you.....like the longer format for sure!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Glad to hear it thanks 🙏

[@itsallfabrication]

I had it in the back of my head that some kind soul might offer you a place to complete the vario. Absolutely delighted that everything is coming together for you Mel 👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you I’m so relieved 👍🤓👍

[@livingthedreambuildingthedream]

I have a shipping container myself as a person who lives vanlife they are priceless 💯. Hope your hand is ok Mel. Love the video is always. Do you ever get the feeling when one barn door closes another one opens. It has made my day that the kind farmer bumped into you. 😃

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Yes! Thank you! I’m feeling really blessed right now and I’m so thankful that I have such an awesome bunch following me 🫶👍🍻

[@russellnewton6660]

Becky saved the day.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Again 😂👍🫶

[@andrewbisson5052]

The sun shines on the righteous Mel. You reap what you sow! And you and Becky have sown good seeds and love every where you have been so good luck to you and enjoy the van build in your new barn with a subscriber best Andy.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you so much that’s very kind of you to say 🍻👍

[@Bowwylad]

thanks for a lifetime of DIY tips your the best mate!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you so much for your kind words! It means a lot to me that you're finding value in my content.

[@timstradling7764]

Thought I spotted some of my old treasure that you had to shift about in your lock up. Don’t we all accumulate just too much stuff that “might come in handy”? We’re now shedding loads of stuff that had mysteriously and randomly arrived to fill our sheds, (you’ve seen it😅), prior to redeveloping the workshop. Happy result with your chance meeting - good luck with the new workspace😊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@joline2730]

​@@BigVanSmallWorld "MCIH" is the bane of everyone's life. You mentioned "Stuff" about 12 times and you have got to learn to Get Rid, cos I can tell you now, that Might Come In Handy refrain is a death knell for anyone who has storage space ... so, you have a shed, a van x 2, a container to put all that "stuff" in, until you get ANOTHER container 🤪🤪🤪 You need a real purge ‼️‼️😁😁

[@alanmills1213]

Hi Mel. Good news on the new barn. Could you possibly share a link or details of the storage unit location. Would be much appreciated.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you for security reasons I’m a little reluctant to give away my location hope you understand 🫶🤓👍

[@MrRanDomUk]

Dab hand Mel all the best

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you

[@Pootz1000]

They say things happen for a reason. Tue last few months that haven't been very kind to you and Becca were obviously meant to be. Just goes to show that despite the assholes there are still some decent and kind people in the world. Keep up the great work Mel. That cupboard was a stroke of genius btw. Big thumbs up to Becca too. You should use some of 5hat wood to build her some stilts 😂😂

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks Becky giggles 🤭 🫶👍

[@martinfield1484]

Brilliant news Mel you deserve it can’t wait to see you working on the vario in it

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You and me both! Thank you 🙏

[@WhipperdeetsAdventures]

Wish my shipping container was on a tarmac :( I have water and toilets but no electricity. I’m grateful for my shipping container 😊 Yeah definitely worth keeping the spare bumber 😊workshop coming together 😊 congratulations on the new ban especially keeps you dry to work on your dragonfly 😊

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you buddy I’ve just moved out of the container today it wasn’t going to be permanent as it’s to expensive to have both 👍🫶🤓

[@chrisfisher2839]

Man dangerously in charge of a sledgehammer 😂

[@BIG-NEB]

Are you sure that's a pipe and not a High Voltage cable 😆. Looks like one and that would explain the overkill boxing in

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

It’s got a tap on the bottom 👍

[@Q-wz9xv]

Nice one Mel .

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you kindly

[@antonyblakeston8541]

Good to see it coming together mate, and many thanks for praising the Bluetti, Ive just bought the 1800, fantastic bit of kit, cheers pal, take care.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re absolutely welcome thank you for the positive feedback and your support really means the world 👍🤓👍

[@Deiseboi]

Mel i hope your sending the bill for materials and labour for the repair to the roof to the person your renting it off.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Na it’s all good 👍

[@dubdaz1]

So pleased for you Mel, nice to see nice things happening to nice people 👍🏻

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks so much

[@andrewhamilton-gill]

Good luck in your new barn.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you!🙏

[@PaulEdminson]

Totally correct ,the compromises that come with "having stuff" far outweigh the benefits now.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Yeah I’m learning this now and I definitely need to shed the load 👍🤓👍

[@Kevmac332]

Great news.... I wish you well, mel👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you!

[@avlisk]

Thumbs up for the B&D Workmate warning. I just bought one. Thanks.

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

New design doesnt do it. His design needed the stabiliser arms locking down which he didnt do!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Glad I could help!

[@johnshaw4140]

Proves the saying that every cloud has a silver lining Mel , great news mate

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@stanleymoore8084]

Mel uses a big Mel hammer 🤣🤣👍

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

🤓👍😁

[@Flossy_tops]

Really chuffed for you Mel 👍🍻

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 😁

[@Pugwash.]

Take care of the fingers Mel. Apparently they don't grow back? I seem to injure myself with stupid things too. I'm so careful with powertools and blades that a workbench catches you unaware.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Cheers 🍻

[@markanthony2040]

Brilliant news regarding the new barn pal, looking forward to the build continuation,.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you for watching to the end really appreciate it and yes I’m so excited to get back to work on the vario and filming without any distractions from other people 😂🤣

[@HM.Hatchet205]

Not a bad space atall that :)

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you I’m really happy with it

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you I’m really happy with it

[@HM.Hatchet205]

@@BigVanSmallWorldgood :) and no red mist caused 😅🤣 due to the whistlers 😅

[@marksaville8615]

Great stuff Mel I'm glad you fell on your feet, by the way don't forget about Mary her mot's due soon!!!! I'm surprised you've never mentioned it.

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

Don’t worry it’s the next urgent matter. We have so much to do this month and no time to do it. Mel is pretty stressed out with it all, so the mot will be coming up as soon as he can get onto it 👍🏻

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks for reminding me 😂👍

[@mentalneil]

Hi Mel and Becky, great news on the new barn in which to finish Butterflies build, mate life works in mysterious ways, out of that horror barn, into your own barn area, where you are king of the roost, do you still need ALL your battery packs now (hint, hint), all the best to you both and safe travels #1

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Yes I need them more than ever before as the new place has no power 😂👍

[@erniejohns3750]

THERES ALWAYS EBAY TO GET RID OF YOUR STUFF

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Or Bobs skip 🤓👍

[@alanmills1213]

I understand. Just in middle of divorce living in a MotorHome. House is up for sale and I need somewhere to store my stuff. I believe you are local ish to me and thought 8x8 storage facility would suit me perfect. No worries...

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I’m in Stroud if you look up Sterling storage they have a couple of sights all around the area also if you google storage locker in my area I’m sure you will find something that is what I did and there’s plenty of them around good luck with the divorce I feel your pain it’s a horrible thing to have to deal with. I always say if you want to get to really know your wife divorce her 😳🤞

[@Rebla01]

Thats Pukka!!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@crawler1965]

Great news Mel glad you got somewhere dry mate.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks 👍

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Hi Mel, do you know much about the Bluetti AC180? I used mine with a 600watt caravan kettle to boil a couple of cups of water, it took the Bluetti down to 50% battery from 100%. Would you expect that sort of consumption? Thanks PS what a fabulous stroke of luck from a generous person

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Hi yes that would be expected as anything with a heating element will drain any battery out really quick have a look at hobo techs review he really goes over just about everything www.blackcircles.com/brands/bfgoodrich/all-terrain-ta-ko2-raised-white-lettering/225-75-r16-s-115/m?tyre=38442634&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw1NK4BhAwEiwAVUHPUNN81z7ATR0WloO_G3hAbL1KL0MqyLzPF8vPtT-aL1tL_MaPvKhLYxoCnP4QAvD_BwE

[@marvinwatson3245]

I would not trust standing on that workmate. Last and only time I did that with mine, because I did not have a ladder, the wood broke in half and I nearly fell off. Lesson learned. 😮

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Oh my goodness me

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

great vid nice work keep up the great vlogs thanks lee

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

@@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 thank you 🙏

[@MartinJose-g4x]

Great video were great to see you in your new work premises will be so much better so much easier fantastic .

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thanks yes it going to be amazing a little chilly in winter but at least I won’t get dickheads playing music loud destroying my videos 😂👍

[@onemanandhisdog9]

If you have spare cash, buy a garage, next to zero outgoings and likely to go up in value like all bricks and mortar.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

If only I did

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

That’s a great idea but one that we’re not wanting to do right now. Owning any property ties you down. We don’t want to own any property until a few years down the line. Plus once we do itll be land ❤

[@van-gabondramblinrose6398]

Put some conkers in your van Mel, keeps the spiders away!

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Really! Does that actually work? I’ll have to try that cheers 🍻

[@van-gabondramblinrose6398]

@@BigVanSmallWorld Keep some in mine on the dash, cos got fed up of being creeped out by webs stuck in my beard and trying to lick 'em off me face! Haven't had any problems with it since.... So, give it a try, can't hurt.

[@stum8374]

How's mary doing engine wise ?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Fantastic driving for 6 hours straight over the weekend form one side of the country to other no problem at all 👍🤓👍🫶

[@sueb8270]

Medicinal Budweiser 😂

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

lol 😂

[@jansweeney1333]

😊 Hi Mel, Hope you’re lockup is working for you & Dragonfly… just thought I’d drop a note as a programme I was watching 👀 put me in mind of you (particularly “Dragonfly”). The programme on BBC2 Solar System with Dr Brian Cox “Storm Worlds” ,there is a miniature helicopter scheduled to be sent by NASA to one of ‘Saturn ‘s moons called ‘Titan’ in 2028 . Its name of course is DRAGONFLY. 👍😒 a bit of useless information for your enjoyment today . Missing your videos don’t give up. 👋🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿ps just noticed this video 3 hrs ago, I ll watch it after the Grand Prix in Texas..🤔

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Wow that’s so awesome ☺️ thank you have a great week 🫶

[@jansweeney1333]

@@BigVanSmallWorldyou too ; oh was that a chip in your windscreen??glad to see you back .👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@alanwilkins139]

🙏❤️👍

[@Michael-m4y]

what a stroke of luck , under cover once again , take a lot of stress away Top fella that to offer you it

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Tell me about it I’m so relieved 🫶👍

[@chrisneville7310]

The moral of the story is don't use black and decker Mel. Everything could go wrong 😂

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

You’re not wrong 🫶👍😁

[@Peter-at-Heres-The-Thing]

Brilliant news, Mel, you've got a lovely bunch of subscribers, haven't you. How about NOT calling your new place "The Barn" but the shed, or workshop or farm - the name Barn must have such negative memories for you and to call it something different may be a wee bit less confusing for some of your viewers.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

That is a great point I think that I’ll refer to it as the work shop from now on 👍🤓👍🫶

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

It’s either going to be workshop or the farm. ‘ The barn’ will never be used again as we both can’t stand to use the phase 😮

[@bigcreator]

Do they allow you to take electic and water or are you just helping yourself?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

@@bigcreator water is all good and no electric unfortunately

[@mk1photography62]

Great news Mel just as those other swines kicked you out there is an bright side to it

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Thank you 🙏

[@shaunwizard]

Any giveaways 😂

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I don’t think anyone would be interested in my junk 😂👍

[@chrsmortain481]

Telling everyone on here ain’t the best idear

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

It’s being real 😂

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I’m a KZbinr it’s what I do 😂👍

[@PaulEdminson]

How much is that lock up per month Mel?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

The container is £150 for 4 weeks my lockup is £85 a month

[@KingstonHomeMaintenance]

Hi Mel, I was a little concerned by what seem like short of breath, have you had a man check up recently? How about T levels. Please don't think I am being funny, just concerned. You just don't seem to be as physical these days, please just have a check up. Cheers buddy.

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

He always breaths hard, esp when he’s thinking and stressed but he’s had a clear bill of health, so alls good. Thanks for the concern ❤

[@paullawrence8572]

Hope the Landlord took the repair off your rent!🤔

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

lol 😂

[@alangrobnik1769]

Man up mel u only trapped done loads of times on the shit black and decor benches

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

lol 😂

[@petearnold8020]

enjoyed watching, but Mel!!!! christs sake thats a health and safety disaster. i work on houses every day and im wincing as i watch. you nearly lost both sets of knuckles as that osb dropped. best keep Becky out that danger zone. Good luck with the fit out, but concentrate on your safety, wear some gloves, bump cap... come on your a smart guy. dont end up like one the crazy old buggers that dies falling off fixing a roof like aussie gold hunters or rod hull? i think it was too. put that bloody work bench in the skip after putting an angle grinder through it. i want to see you back out detecting, not sat in A and E

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

I would have done the exact same thing. Health and safety up to a point. The on board was perfect. The workbench, not so much…there’s always some things that happen. He’ll know next time 😂

[@TwoDogsplusMe]

There's a hole in your roof dear Mel dear Mel there's still a hole in your roof dear Mel a Hole🤣😂😉

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

lol not anymore 😂👍

[@ourvanviv8858]

Don't wanna sell that little electric bike do you mel?

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

I’ll get in trouble if I do it’s Beckys 😂👍

[@sirbrian9404]

Obviously don't need the free bikes then

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

Everything comes at a cost my bike represents working and grinding on KZbin for the best part of 5 years and believe me small channels like mine don’t make anything near minimum wage I do it because I love what I’m doing and that’s helping people and inspiring them to make changes to improve their lives

[@travelingchalksworld5138]

I would have left the bench in to stand on 🚐☕️☕️👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🌈🙏🏼💙❤️💙❤️

[@stevenperrin6010]

Man up, it’s a bit of a scratch 😂😂😂

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

It’s only a flesh wound 😂🤣👍

[@JOHNJONES-qo3fh]

Sorry m8 but having near chopped off your finger with the B&D workmate you then climb on it !!, sure there is a sign on them warning against it but hey !!.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

lol 😂

[@gizmo1252000]

jesus wept .i would,nt have a budweiser if i,ve lost leg lol . i only drink german or Czech beer ,anything else is just camel piss lol :)

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

😂🤣😂🍻

[@JOHNJONES-qo3fh]

alcohol and powertools !! not a good idea is it come on ffs.

[@usaroseinc]

From the angle you showed it looks like someone could reach in and press the button to open the green sliding gate.

[@BigVanSmallWorld]

It was a joke