Motorhome Gadgets, Mods, Edits & Fixes!

In this video I walk you around all the edits and tweaks a few friends and I did on a recent week off I had. Changes include new wheels, fixing my Maxx fan deluxe, new 4G wifi, new TV aerial, fixing the wardrobe door hinges, making more kitchen space, sounds deadening and loads more!
I need your help and suggestions turning a silly, pull out chopping board into a cutlery holder. Drop your comments and ideas below!
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[@janeyjarvis4390]

Glad they encompass big folks! I’m a big mama! 🤣🤣🤣 love the BFG tires “BIG FRIENDLY GIANT “ 🤣🤣😜

[@robertcanning1888]

Brill changes . You better no fall out with john lol . Him and mandy are gems . Youre doing brill . Keep it up

[@ianofsjkartwork]

Great updates Darren....top work by the guy's....stay safe...thanks for sharing

[@karljohnson8221]

To get the little pull out chopping board out there should be a small plastic black lever near the rear of the slide. Push down or lift up which ever and it should just slide out. There's one on each side mate. Good luck 👍

[@veganvocalist4782]

Lol 😄 just like hearing you talk coz you have a cracking happy and positive personality . I know you would be fun to hang with 😊

[@dennisryan8642]

Hi Darren . To get the drawer out . There is a plastic fitting you will see in the slider . Lift the plastic piece up on the left side and push it down on the right side and then pull out the drawer . No need to take out the sink .

[@kevinhughes9801]

Great video love the updates the lights on roof are fab! Thanks for sharing

[@nathanrobson2457]

Cracking video Darren, its brilliant I watch these videos and draw motivation to crack on with my self build so cheers 🍻

[@charlieridgway6576]

Great video Darren. Just remember if you do your wheels black you will find they always look dirty, black always shows the dirt more than silver. 🙂🙂😎

[@dianeandjohn9854]

Can never have enough work space . Love the table idea.

[@BrackstonesTravelAdventures]

Thanks for Vlog just bought the awning wall adaptors didnt know about them

[@theabbottsabout9090]

Suggestion, get wheels powder coated, better durabilty, costs a bit more but with plasticoat you would be forever touching it up.

[@davidparry1982]

Thanks Darren - missed your regular vids - though It’s obviously been tough in lock-down. As ever I’ve added at least 3 useful tips to my list this episode 😂

[@rogerrabbit6522]

Thanks for the information on this one Daz

[@UKvet246]

Your videos are growing on me big time, I'm lucky enough to have 2 maxx fans and the information you've provided is brilliant. Thanks for your efforts mate I owe you a beer.

[@TheCraftyBlindersvanlife]

Great video Darren nice to see how you have resolved your problems very helpful 🙂👍

[@anthonywiseman174]

Love the led light really nice touch .

[@lonrestoration4368]

Brilliant video as always, just fitted the same fan with led light in a stealth peougeot conversion to be used in the film industry, its like a flood light. stay safe be lucky. Steve

[@martinzx6419]

Looking good coming along well ..

[@marionirvine999]

Well done Darren, you have been busy. Looks great. X

[@williamchanning9055]

Great changes fella, looking good 😊

[@garrystacey7018]

Great video thank for sharing 👍

[@stevelee838]

Nice update video, keep up the good work Darren

[@vanlifewithsookhiandpaul8342]

Super mods plus super van clan help...Awesome!! 😀

[@georgeoliver8989]

Nice one Daz big improvements well done mate👍

[@adamkhan8471]

Hi Darren like your videos keep enjoying what you’re doing.👏🏽

[@LITTLEMANADVENTURSES]

Awesome upgrades daz 😊 ❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙

[@jimmccarron1286]

Nice upgrades mate van is looking soooo good 😊

[@BruceLauderdale]

Lol, it was empty for God knows how long, about a week! 😂😂😂😂. Great improvements.

[@TravelJay23]

Was nice meeting you briefly in McDonald's car park earlier mate, I was the star struck loony shouting DARREN from the T5!!! Hahaha 😂

[@TheUrbanMotorhome]

Haha was brilliant meeting you mate 👍👍😁😁

[@cdunphy457]

great video wow have you been busy tip of the hat to you. Thanks for the video, great work

[@Nighttrunker]

Looking good Martin real tasty food 👍👍

[@hornetboy3694]

Awesome video thank you

[@mikebailey2509]

good upgrades Darren.

[@joanneleiser1044]

Dude you are hilarius! :) Really enjoyed your video.

[@davidmeadowcroft7626]

Lots of good info on this Darran. Nice to see additional content again. Need to review the video again as there are some real nuggets of info in here. It may provoke some questions which hopefully you will be ok to answer?

[@ZerHour]

Looking good urban 👍👍

[@DUB-sential]

You could if you can disassemble the max fan cover to get to the led lights put a yellow or whatever colour filter over the LEDs to tone them down a bit.

[@mgriffo7224]

Another great video darren. Regarding draw. Un screw the sliders on both sides of draws and see if you can spin draw over rescrew in the other way

[@Julie-mw9fy]

Great video you have been very busy 👍👍

[@theonlywoody2shoes]

You can get a reaction between polystyrene and PVC insulated cables - where you have them routed through the old tv aerial hole onto the roof. Ironically using PVC conduit up against polystyrene isn’t an issue, since it doesn’t have the plasticiser that PVC cables have. The reaction damages both the polystyrene and the cable insulation, making it become brittle over time, so just keep an eye on it. Great updates to the van btw 👍👍👍

[@steveh3483]

cool mate. Interested in the tv aerial for camping and the remote LED lights are cool, I see how you did it. You should get a prize for scouring ebay and amazon for cool stuff.... that remote unit is not available any more but a similar one with 4 outputs is, which you could control 4 separate items with.

[@davidpiper3652]

I recognise that park up, been there many times, walking distance of some takeaways and an Aldi plus the town centre is not too far, but life and death crossing the magic roundabout! TV aerial, I took mine off and I got a purpose made blanking plate from GT Towing, I fitted a waterproof box with glands for the cables. A bit neater but as you say no one can see the roof. The TV amplifier is just a power supply to put 12 volts up the coax, all the electronics is in the outside areial.That draw, looks like it's a modification. Are there plastic 'clip' bits that you can depress to pull the whole drawer slide out, mine is like that. (different make and model but the principle is the same.) Stay safe!

[@claretbuck1882]

All swank now bud 😊👍🏻

[@annemarsden2323]

Brilliant

[@stellarandrews9538]

Luv the video, but have you got any info or a video on the remote controlled outside lights ?

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Thanks for this, great inspiration. I've got a fiamma wind out awning on my adria coral 660sp... Do the extra side mounts work with any awning or does it have to be a lightweight awning or something? Sometimes I wanna put the awning out but it's hard standing and can't pin the legs down. Just want to know if the side mounts are just an alternative. Thanks.

[@RoadcraftNottingham]

Thanks for the reply (not) 😂

[@davidharris3888]

Hi Darren it looks like the drawers runner on you drawer is the ball bearing if so you shower see two black clips in the middle of the runner push down and it should pull out good luck with it

[@johnmandy]

BOOBOO HOLE 🤣 Your van is looking great now mate, we’ll worth all your hard work. Told you that it’s possible to do it yourself.

[@Priest92]

hello getting my campervan tuesday, thanks for this video looking to buy little gadgets, thanks!

[@cdmtravels5723]

hi darren great vid good to see edits for making life a little easier, the top of the chopping board looksa like it has been replaced, maybe you could cut the sealer/adhesive then remove and fix your own/or reuse the panel to the underside without removing/disturbing sink?

[@deandeal1236]

Hi Darren, enjoyed the video, where did you get the rubber seal for the roof vent, cheers Dean

[@superstrongchedder]

Great video, always fun to see the modification and ideas you add to your van. Was wondering, are the led in side the maxfan just a normal led strip? If they are could you swap the led strips out for warmwhite led strips?

[@mrmrst9020]

Brilliant Darran where’s the underground swimming pool 😂😂😂😂👍👍

[@sorinsorin6282]

It's on the other side of the road!

[@mrmrst9020]

Sorin Sorin brilliant yes I saw that well spotted 👍😂

[@richiebainbridge2608]

Hi, did you have to remove the original door seals to fit the new rubber or glue on top ? Really good video with great info thanks, Richie.

[@kevinsmith2152]

Hi Darren i also live in my motorhome fulltime too, ive notice when i seen you put new rubbers on the doors , if you or any of your fans would like more security ive got a heosafe locks in the inside of the doors and also sleep cure on the main door i think thats a good thing to have what do you think ? Cheers kev

[@lesliecarter2460]

Hi Darren loving the videos have you any ideas regarding a pull down window blind that won’t stay down just shoots back up all the time ?

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

Hello Daz, Firstly fantastic video I really enjoyed watching it. The modifications you have made are superb, you have been a busy fella. The Maxx fan deluxe is superb... shame the LED are are very cool / Daylight in regards to colour temperature. Looks like it’s probably around 6500k where your other lighting is warm white which gives a more cosy feel. Have you thought about LED strip tape options which are self adhesive as this would be a option to give improved lighting in a 3000 kelvin type colour temperature. There are plenty of options to run off 12v. Maybe you could run all around the back on the ceiling by storage units.. Keep the videos coming mate and stay safe 👍

[@PoshcatsCamping]

Hi Darren you have been busy mate. Nice work on the Moho. Tried to find your review of the windscreen vacuum to see which one you recommend. Was going to buy one with my birthday money 😉👍🏻🚐 Trev

[@TheUrbanMotorhome]

Morning Trev, yeah it’s coming along slowly 👍🏻😊 the window vac is a Karcher WV5 - amzn.to/2VURTIT I love it mate and happy belated birthday wishes 🥳😁👍🏻👊🏻

[@PoshcatsCamping]

You old smoothie 🤣🤣 Must get together sometime and I’ll buy you breakfast matey.... that’s what sheeeee said 👍🏻👍🏻🤣 Cheers buddy

[@onemanandhiswhippet]

You are like a DIY god 🤔🐾👍😀

[@markmangan8586]

Brill mate 😊👍

[@neildown6985]

Great video Darren, as always unless I'm mistaken did you leave a link for the new tv aerial? and are you going to do a review on ? As I thought the new style vision ones are really good ?? Cheers

[@moashraf9914]

Great channel👍🏽 any chance you could do more park up videos?, really enjoy them, i think you've done 3 or 4, we need more!!

[@TheUrbanMotorhome]

Definitely mate, got loads more in the pipeline 👍🏻😊

[@richmonty44]

Hi Darren, love the video. Regarding your draw, does it not have small screws in the side of the runners to hold the draw in place ?

[@alexanderscott3962]

Hi Darren was that you on a sneaky overnight park up the other week at Woodford Green tucked in the corner down from the Winston Churchill statue, next time give me a shout and I will buy you a Pint Mate, great vids. Keep on Trucking and Vanlifing All the Best Alex.

[@RA-tb7jx]

When I fitted the max fan shade - there was no need to drill a hole. Just slip wires in and around side.

[@jay-ey8bz]

Hi Darren how often do u put air in the tyres and because you got so much stuff in the van do u put more pressure in them than normal

[@briancollis9352]

Great video Darren, what do you think of the new 4g aerial? Also, do you know if you can use a normal phone sim in a MiFi unit? Thanks.

[@douglasgower3266]

Hi Darren, what & where did you get your outside security cameras from please.

[@inlinefourtr]

What Velcro are you using , i want to put two floor to roof panels in my van, so i want it strong. Did your new wheels go on without having to use spacers, the last time i changed from steel to alloys they hit the brake calipers.

[@gavinhastings735]

Darren. Can you just unscrew the sliders from the draw and turn it over then screw them back in(not same holes)

[@platypushatstand]

Gavin Hastings I had the same thought, it already has the depth for cutlery, just flip it over and reinstall.

[@unknownmeaning8506]

Hi what model is you fan? Thanks for the videos 👍

[@waynejohnson3258]

Been following long time great videos can I ask we’re did you get your outside remote leds from please thanks all the best

[@TheUrbanMotorhome]

Hi Wayne got them from Amazon, all the links you need are in the description below 👍🏻👍🏻 Thanks for watching mate 😊

[@paullewis1187]

your right about the max fan lights it puts a shine on your head ha ha ha only joking bud

[@gezb99]

Love it ;O)

[@NOWThatsRichy]

In general, do you find the external 4G antenna gives a stronger signal than just using the 4G router alone?

[@jamievidz]

Cool video

[@jonathankeerie9129]

Hi Darren, great video. Seems you got lots of little jobs/Mods done with your time off. With regards to your draw issue, shouldn't be too hard to flip it over, should just be held with the screws on the side runners. You might need to made some side brackets so that the inside level drops down enough to fit that cutlery plastic tray.

[@wanderingbox7971]

yeah the motorhomes are only really made to be used some weekends need to beef up hinges etc 😁 there seems to be just 4 screws on the sides holding that chopping bd in 🧐 where the tv ariel was would have better used a junction box with glands in it's place

[@lifebeyondbricks]

Van's coming along nicely! Pimp my ride, 'thats what she said' edition! An Alexa and some sharpies in exchange for some awning feet and a bit of labour, we got a good deal! I'm always happy to pimp Jon out again if you have any other goodies to trade :oP x

[@TheUrbanMotorhome]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 Solar panels will need a clean soon! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’ll find some HEAVY goods to trade 👍🏻👍🏻

[@alangrobnik1769]

how good is the new digital aerial can u show us on video a tv picture

[@lkeprd]

Really like your audio

[@robinwigley1996]

Hi just found u I do loads in my trdice .that wood u used why not cover it in sticky back plastic

[@johnlong3214]

@2:25 It looks like the tide is coming in👍

[@johnbateman4796]

Hi Darren, Where did you get the roof lights from. Love the vids. 💙❤️👍

[@OutaDark]

@John Bateman - Hi, the solution I used are: (August 2020) Amazon - 4X HIGH POWER 12V 24V LED 18W WORK LAMP FLOOD LIGHT Bar - £24,99 on Prime Jacksons Leisure - 1 x Remote Control 12V LED Lights Dimmer - £24.95 + £5.95 p&p Hope this helps..

[@peterkeady180]

Hi there. Where did u get the roof light window seals please. Can you send a link please mate 👍

[@59sandh]

Hi buddy. You are a star. Love all your vids showing all the tech stuff. They have been a huge help to me. How many batteries do you have to produce the juice to run all of the 12v ' gadgets that you use ? T.V./ cameras/ power charger bank / lights / water pump / radio / security cameras / maxair fan .. etc...etc I have two 100ah leisure batteries. What do you have?

[@mikemcdonagh2661]

Hey mate I love your videos I been watching your videos over a year now and dame you must be out a Fortune on all the add on your Motorhome you have so many good ideas with the 24v so you can use the main electric that was smart and your solar panel I’m thinking getting solar panel my self over 400 watts and everything sign it . Do you know any body that can do a good job but won’t take you to the cleaners with the price let me know thanks and that’s what she said lol

[@daz.j]

the chopping board should have push in release bits on the runners to pop it out

[@stanelliott3886]

If you run your fingers along the runners you may feel Two clips that you push in and release the drawer. or they may be small screws.

[@TheTishh]

Regarding the slides, pull the drawer all the way out and on the slide itself there is or should be a little piece you can push up. Pushing both at the same time tilt the draw up and it should slide out giving you access to the screws. Oh and you can google it, there are plenary of videos how to get them out. Good luck. Thanks for the videos by the way.

[@jimmccarron1286]

Darren on the drawer issue rather than strip it all down to turn it upside down can't you just take it out and move the board from the top to the bottom mate save you turning it upside down

[@xlethalshotx5304]

Daz the drainer board i will buy off you as i need one

[@williamwalker8610]

That drawer chopping board is what you intended to use it for they are a cutlery drawer and images are on google for reference. I think the old owner must have turned the drawer over so should be easy job to sort out just a matter of turning runners

[@chevyimp5857]

Have you tried lighting gells to tint led lights (

[@swann4404]

Maybe should have gone for this antenna, cheaper and more db gain. This Ariel 35db gain, and the one you bought as only 12db gain and costs more. More DB more signal you will pull in from further.

[@JohnDoe-br7mq]

Hi Darren,just wondered how your getting on with your wifi set up and have you had any problems?I'm thinking of sticking one in mine ha ha that's what she said.

[@andrewcrawford2117]

You’ve been busy! It’s a great feeling to get lots of jobs done! 😀👍🏼

[@s23wd1v3r]

With the plastidip spray it closer than you would a normal rattle can and peel masking off while wet if its tacky or dry it can surface tear

[@christee2908]

The gadget MHboy 😄