MODERN Campervan Kitchen Pt 2 | Fiat Ducato L2H2 | UK Self-Build Campervan Conversion

Welcome to part 2 of our custom campervan kitchen build. (Check out part 1 here: • HANDMADE Campervan Kit... ). In this video we continue the build by cutting out the sink and hob holes in the worktop, sanding and finishing the worktop edging. We chose to buy drawer boxes from drawer boxes.co.uk who supply high quality Blum drawer boxes that are super sturdy and easy to make. I then attached the drawer fronts we made and painted in part 1 and added the handles. It was quite tricky linking up the fronts so they looked perfectly aligned by I achieved it in the end!
We then cut and fit our metro tile effect splash back This stuff is great - 3mm laminate that is easy to cut, light weight and looks like glossy metro tiles. These are Multipanel products and we ordered it from Wolseley.
Finally we attached the worktop to the carcass using strong CT1 adhesive and then fitted the hob and sink.
We're really pleased with how the kitchen turned out. It looks amazing and has so much storage. For an L2 van we have plenty of worktop space between the hob and sink so we're over the moon. Let us know what you think or what you did differently in the comments below.
Mark & Neil
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PRODUCTS USED
Zenith Cloudy Cement worktop: www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Lamin...
Black CT1 adhesive: amzn.to/3wu2GN5
Black stainless steel sink: amzn.to/3thuYHK
Black tap: amzn.to/3ptpPeh
Ronseal Wood Filler: amzn.to/3ruZazp
Hinge Jig: amzn.to/3tsN23p
Blum Hinges: amzn.to/3t9gZVT
Black Cupboard Handles: amzn.to/3zGiT1k
Evolution Mitre Saw: amzn.to/3nRGcBs
Bosch Jigsaw: amzn.to/3zjNMqx
Makita Plunge Saw: amzn.to/3AkimSl
Makita Combi Drill & Impact Driver: amzn.to/3wwzJ0B
Drawers: www.drawerboxes.co.uk
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TIMINGS
00:00 Start
01:45 Sink and hob cut outs
04:25 Kitchen drawers
10:43 Sanding the worktop
13:57 Metro tile effect splash back
17:38 Finishing touches
20:12 The finished kitchen
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WHO ARE WE?
We're Mark and Neil and this is Our Van Plan. We've always wanted a camper van and took the plunge in 2020 by ordering a brand new medium wheelbase (L2H2) Fiat Ducato. We are converting it ourselves into the van of our dreams with little previous experience. We're glad to have you along for the ride!
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[@sterrx1]

Wow,such a fantastic build. I love it .Thankyou for sharing .❤ 👍✌️

[@OurVanPlan]

Thank you, glad you like it 😊

[@goingmouch3753]

Wicked mate, absolutely wicked !!

[@OurVanPlan]

Thank you 😊

[@CampervanMan]

That paint finish is fantastic. Following in your footsteps for my build

[@OurVanPlan]

Thanks I was blown away by it myself. One of the things I wanted to get spot on and amazingly that paint did the trick!

[@glyn1206]

Amazing !

[@OurVanPlan]

Thanks Glyn

[@kianhatchman]

Looks amazing! You should be very proud of yourself! Fantastic job 👍🏻

[@damianclarke3519]

Stunning, well done!

[@OurVanPlan]

Thank you

[@longjohnwilber]

That really is exceptionally well done!

[@OurVanPlan]

Thank you, means a lot

[@stevesimpson5417]

That looks stunning, fantastic work as always,

[@OurVanPlan]

Thank you

[@Campervan-Dreams]

Superb!

[@OurVanPlan]

Thank you

[@debendevandrieofficial]

Wow! Looks really great, nice work!

[@OurVanPlan]

Thank you 🙏

[@RooMonroe]

Good video

[@stevebrown6665]

That’s rather nice 👌

[@OurVanPlan]

Thanks Steve 😊

[@J_C4444]

Such a great 2 part video, it has really helped and inspired me to create my kitchen layout and build, Thank you so much for your video.

[@OurVanPlan]

Glad it’s been useful for you 👍🏻

[@aengus.l]

Looks amazing! Finally managed to get myself a L2H2 Ducato

[@OurVanPlan]

Brilliant stuff, they’re the perfect size in our opinion!

[@SteveAggasild]

Brilliant job, looks amazing !!!!

[@OurVanPlan]

Thank you 🙏

[@SteveAggasild]

@@OurVanPlan I was looking through the videos to see what off grid power solution u had installed but couldn’t find anything - or have I missed it ? Also, how big is the garage are in the rear or did I miss info on that too lol, TIA.

[@OurVanPlan]

Haven’t really gone into electrics yet. But we have 200Ah lithium batteries which are good for several days off grid. This is combined with a battery charger for when we’re driving and then a plug in charger for when we’re on hookup. With lithium honestly don’t think you need much more than this. Garage space isn’t huge but basically the full width of the rear doors and about 80cm deep. Then a section runs about 1m20 deep under the bench seat to allow us to store long things! Hope that helps.

[@Deiseboi]

Absolutely stunning...I say your happy to be nearly finished...my build not as high spec as yours...I did a few short video's 😀

[@OurVanPlan]

Thanks. Very happy to have it nearly done, but is it ever finished 😂

[@chanchainorheim6096]

Wow

[@anyjimblogs]

Thanks for sharing the video. Can you tell me how you calculated and marked out how to correctly space the draw runners?

[@homegrowndrone2804]

Absolutely beautiful. Amazing work. We have the same sink in brushed stainless. Have you found a plug that fits? 😀Let me know. Can’t wait to see the finished article.

[@OurVanPlan]

Thanks. No!!! I gave up looking for a plug but remember it not being easy. Assume you haven’t? Will probably just have a bowl in there at all times!!

[@homegrowndrone2804]

@@OurVanPlan Not been able to find a plug either! Probably go down the bowl route as well. 🙄

[@silviopacitti465]

What sink is it? Do you have a link?

[@PawsomeAdventuring]

This is such a good job you’ve done. Catching up bit by bit as only just found you. Only slight concern is fire risk with the material of curtain etc and seat so close to the hob. We had to have an extra piece on the side of kitchen area added on from worktop to upper units to pass habitation checks due to a cab curtain behind drivers seat

[@OurVanPlan]

Thank you. Yeah we’ve been thinking about this as we’d like a curtain there too. I think we’ll do similar to you and have something to act as a barrier.

[@PawsomeAdventuring]

@@OurVanPlan I nearly took the curtain out as I’ve got internal blinds for overnight. I didn’t though as I realised the curtain is brilliant for day time parking. I leave the curtain closed when parked up somewhere as it looks like a bulkhead on quick look and not obviously a camper. It’s obviously handy to just pull across quickly if you are stopped for a potty break. Your conversion is top notch. Best self build layout I’ve seen on the smaller wheel base and so well finished. Love the bed idea. I’m looking to upgrade my pop top for an L2H2 in the next twelve months. Your videos are making me really wonder about giving a self build a go. Problem is, I don’t have your skills and neither does my hubby. Thanks for sharing your journey. Hope you and Neil have been enjoying some time away in it.

[@OurVanPlan]

Yeah we wanted to put one in for all those reasons so will have to find a way to maintain safety. Glad you like the videos, we’re definitely pleased with the layout choice after using it for a fair bit now. Don’t think there’s anything we’d change. I would also say that we had zero DIY skills before starting the van and we learned as we went. It was definitely tough but if I can do it anyone can!

[@casamorag]

🇬🇧🇬🇧👍

[@LeeMizen]

Hi there, looks fantastic! Please can you tell me what connector from the 12mm JG pipe to the tap you used? Cheers 🚐😊👍

[@cashmr2001]

Great video, once again. Did you find a solution for keeping the drawers closed?

[@OurVanPlan]

Thanks. Yeah I used electro magnets that power on when the ignition is on. They work really well.

[@petemc9126]

Really love these units you built and all the other videos I've watched so far. Quick question, why did you choose to built the units rather than buy and cut? While the units look amazing, I guess it took a long time and possibly cost more than buying.

[@OurVanPlan]

Thanks. Built them from scratch due to the space available to maximise how we wanted to use it and also they pre-built units are really heavy and made from furniture board not ply. Also they’re not really designed to be rattling around in the back of a van 😆

[@tallulahbelleoriginals7709]

Looking smart ! I’ve been thinking about using Drawers boxes so good to see the quality of them 👍 where did you get the tile board from, I can’t see it on your list , thanks 😊

[@OurVanPlan]

Hey, yeah the drawers are brilliant. The tile board is made by Multipanel and there are various stockists but we got it from Wolesey plumbing. The sockets are Matt black. We struggled too. They’re from TLC direct item number VLXY2BMB 👍🏻

[@tallulahbelleoriginals7709]

@@OurVanPlan brilliant, thanks so much 👍

[@tallulahbelleoriginals7709]

Also are you sockets proper Matt black ? Can I ask where you sourced those too please. I’ve ordered a few so far only to find they’re not proper matt 🤦‍♀️

[@AlanStrachan-hp2rj]

Really like all your work, maybe I’ve missed an episode, but what material did you use for your kitchen drawers and door, and did you paint them?

[@OurVanPlan]

Thank. I bought the drawers from drawerboxes.co.uk and the fronts were cut from poplar ply and then sanded, undercoated and painted in Valspar paint from B&Q.

[@jamestolfree7607]

Great video. Out of interest how did you secure the drawers closed in the end?

[@OurVanPlan]

Thanks. I bought some electromagnets from Amazon and wired them into the D+ signal from the van so when the ignition is on they power up and secure the drawers. Have worked well for the past year although if I was doing it again I’d have built in manual locks/latches.

[@christinee3126]

Recently found you and enjoying the van build series as I want to get a L2H2. Is the metro tile laminate able to withstand any heat from the hob okay?

[@OurVanPlan]

Thank you glad you’re enjoying the build. Yes had no problems with the hob so all good from our point of view 👍🏻

[@allandevaux4123]

The kitchen looks great, nice work. 👍 Random question: have you found the tap reliable, not leaking etc, would you recommend it? Thank you.

[@OurVanPlan]

Thanks Allan. Yeah the tap is great, no problems at all other than a little bit of lubricant leaking where the tap swivels I think from when it was laid flat in packaging. All good now though.

[@allandevaux4123]

@@OurVanPlan thanks very much for replying. That’s good to know. 😎👍

[@pau1phi11ips]

Looks class! I don't suppose you have a link for the Metro tile board handy?

[@OurVanPlan]

Thanks. It was this: www.multipanel.co.uk/products/bathroom-wall-panels/economy-wall-panels/white-brick/ and we got it from Wolesey

[@pau1phi11ips]

@@OurVanPlan much appreciated!

[@JanPeake]

The kitchen looks great, did you make the drawer fronts? And if so, what paint did you use?

[@OurVanPlan]

Thank you. Yes I made the drawer fronts. The paint is Valspar furniture paint from B&Q. They do thousands of colours and it was the most expensive version (3000 or something although I think they’ve changed the names now.) goes on really easily and looks great.

[@doomslayer6260]

Beautiful work. Please can you let me know the exact overall lenght of your kitchen. Cheers.

[@OurVanPlan]

Thanks. The worktop is 1.3m across.

[@gavincooke8808]

Thanks for your video series I’ve found it really useful for my own build, and currently up to the kitchen. I have the same hob, I wondered if you kept this separated with a gas cupboard of some sort within the unit, or if the pipe work is just exposed - I’m unsure of having it close to the fridge is ok? A second question - has the hob being close to the plastic tiles been ok? How close did you go to it?

[@OurVanPlan]

Thanks Gavin and sounds like your build is progressing well. I build an enclosure below the hob about 10cm deep and coated in heat proof material and then sealant around all the joins once installed. Then there a gap, small drawer, gap and fridge. The fridge copes ok. We haven’t used the hob massively and try to use the front one mainly but no problems with the tiles. They’re not plastic though, they’re heat resistant laminate material. Multipanel from various places.

[@gavincooke8808]

@@OurVanPlan brilliant thank you that’s really helpful! Did you continue the sealed enclosure down the back too and have a drop out?

[@OurVanPlan]

Yes there’s a false back and base to the fridge area and then a drop vent in the void below 👍🏻

[@Tomtheblade15891]

Did you use 12mm ply? What door hinges did you use??

[@OurVanPlan]

I think 18mm on the drawer fronts and cupboard. 12mm for the cabinet itself. Hinges just standard adjustable ones from screwfix.

[@davidferguson1451]

Where did you get the side and front panels from please

[@OurVanPlan]

It’s all made out of 18mm poplar plywood that’s cut and then painted.

[@tospicy4ya]

Very nice where are worktop items from?

[@OurVanPlan]

Thank you. They were from Wickes but you can get them in a lot of places. Called Zenith Cloudy Cement.

[@tospicy4ya]

@@OurVanPlan oops sorry I meant sink tap and hob 🤣

[@OurVanPlan]

Oh sorry. Sink and tap were from Amazon and hob from one of the campervan companies. It’s a thetford one. Should be linked on here www.ourvanplan.com/products

[@tospicy4ya]

@@OurVanPlan thank you

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[@colinhurford8187]

😢😢 please 🙏 stop have you ever wondered why things in camper vans have round edges ?? You my friend will soon find out !! I've got plenty of bandaids 😢😢😂

[@OurVanPlan]

Not been a problem during the 10000 miles of use of the van so far!

[@michael-mv3fj]

Is that all you could think of, for a man that done a fantastic build, what a jealous and dark mind you must have