MY FIRST YOUTUBE VIDEO! SELF BUILT OFF GRID VAN CONVERSION!

[@pauleaves469]

Hi Ben Found you easy to watch, great pace and info but please film the next one in landscape. I watch Mo's of my KZbin on a TV and portrait isn't good on it.

[@WagnerGimenes]

Ben, looking forward to the journey. Subscribed. Hope the next video comes in "landscape" 😇

[@CRAWFORD1878]

Hi Ben, be careful on the weight front, although it’s a twin wheel that actually reduces the payload of the van. If it’s a 3.5 tonne van it’ll be circa 1200-1300 kg carrying capacity depending what wheelbase it is. A 3520L is classed a MWB, 4100 is LWB and a 4100L is XLWB. Good luck with the build, great base for a camper!

[@sikugord03]

One thing I found in our van build. We have max air fan at the front. And a roof light at the bottom over the bed. It’s amazing at air flow in the van when sleeping. Fan on low and roof light open is amazing how it can cool the van also. Hubby hates it. Says he is freezing lol. Only mentioning it because I was so surprised at how effective it is. I can feel claustrophobic, and it counteracts that also.

[@kellymelrose8527]

hi ben..ive the same van tho its an 09 elwb ex sunshine coach minibus ..I bought my van 3 years ago and im out n about in it every weekend or when work allows ..its my pride and joy ..liked and subscribed

[@kevjaffray]

Hi Ben, as a serial KZbin van build watcher, Im looking forward to seeing your build journey. On the video aspect, it's probably better for viewers if your camera is in the landscape orientation 😉

[@solcasared]

Great van to convert fantastic chassis. Won’t rot in a hurry, great payload and one of the biggest vans available. There is no substitute for space. Looking forward to seeing you going forward. Ben I have exactly the same van but in a motorhome

[@kiwivanman9035]

All the best Ben, I have built 100 camper vans now and it still feels like my first day. I wish you much success with your channel to. enjoy every step. William.

[@flash4eva123]

Hi Ben Good move going with the citroen relay. I know as I'm just starting my third citroen relay build. I'm happy to offer any advice you may need. First thing that you most do is check front window rain channel not leaking on the engine. Easy check put some cardboard upper engine bonnet, when raining. Go luck Patrick

[@stevereed5776]

You’ve got yourself a new subscriber as interested to follow your journey. I’d appreciate you making it as detailed as possible, even down to the screws you use to fix to van sides etc. looking to do something similar soon. Good luck with the build

[@johncally4429]

Hi Ben, The Iveco Daily is a great van to convert, the king of vans in my opinion, looking forward to seeing your progress. I have a 2015 LWB 70C Auto, built that out last year, planning a trip to Spain in it now.

[@Richard.blackburn]

Hi Ben, So good to see a fellow Iveco Daily owner doing a van build. Interested to follow your build series. Thanks for the van pimps tip. Maybe film in landscape? 🤓👍🏻

[@FredrikisAFriendofMine]

Great video! Looking forward to follow along with this build! Just a tip, if the camera isnt already, put it horizontally to get more in the frame :) Just bought myself a Peugeot Boxer L4(the longest version) a few days ago and will be starting my own build for full time living and soon as the temperature and snow improves a bit :) Keep it up!

[@nigelburton7408]

Welcome to the van life family. Only comment at this early stage is a beware a probable regret on overuse of dodo mat when you have your final weigh-in! Floor looks solid though. Oh. Record landscape with your phone although suspect you have already sussed that. 😊

[@onemanandhisdog9]

With twin rear wheels it's going to be between 5 - 7.5 ton van unless it's been downplated so shouldn't be a problem.

[@Dirt-Diggler]

​@onemanandhisdog9 Will be a problem if you don't have the right driving licence , need a C1 license for over 3.5T ?

[@garymcintyre]

Good luck your off to a great start

[@debbieahtong3504]

Definitely a long wheelbase. I have the same van earlier model. Built it out myself and yeah it might not be perfect but such a sense of accomplishment. Look forward to more of the build.

[@mrhouse3826]

Good luck what that Ben, I'll be watching.

[@VanLifeOneDay]

Lovely Stuff. Love Will also. Look forward to see what's next!

[@WhenBenBuilds]

Next video pending!🙏 just getting to terms with all this KZbin stuff haha

[@Purpleberetlady]

Lots of useful info. Looking forward to seeing your project progress.

[@briancrichton2115]

Great start, looking forward to following your build.

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Nice one Ben! We started ours just over a year ago, been an eye opener! Good luck! Subbed.

[@Homeengineering]

Looking forward to your next videos, you are a natural in front of the camera but remember to film in Landscape!!!!

[@Bestslowreverblofisongs]

Good luck buddy, happy to see you starting your dream life.

[@WhenBenBuilds]

Thank you mate! Can’t wait to get it finished!

[@The-Good-Life-Off-Grid]

Fabulous 😊. I just getting back into new my channel . I closed down my old channel because of horrible trolls. Take care

[@Bracebarian]

Hey Ben, Looking good.

[@SecrePeach]

Go Ben! I’m about where you are on my first van build and hoping to start a channel eventually. Currently everything has ground to a halt due to a long awaited ankle op so, 3 months in plaster with plenty of time on my hands 😏. Looking forward to your next instalment!

[@malikmantras7238]

All the best 🎉 keep growing

[@WhenBenBuilds]

Thank you! 🙏

[@vikkisibbick5600]

Good luck with your build, I’m also converting a 2021 daily, a year into it and around 90% complete. Have probably over engineered it, and have definitely over spent!… but have very much enjoyed the process (mostly). Having knowledgeable friends will help you I’m sure. Plan to spend about 60% of your time building and the remainder scratching your head figuring out how on earth you’ll make it fit/work. Do you have your layout pinned down yet?

[@WhenBenBuilds]

Ahh amazing , sounds fantastic is yours a long wheel base or mwb? They are great vans! I have designed my entire build on my laptop using van space! Absolute game changer! 👌

[@vikkisibbick5600]

@@WhenBenBuilds Ours is the xlwb, and even with the extra it’s really hard to make everything fit. Centimetres matter. I also did a van space model right at the start which was useful in thrashing out a general idea, but then a more accurate 3d model using a dedicated 3d software (shapr3d on iPad) .

[@carl5481]

Are there any videos or social posts of your conversion? Would be interested to see xlwb conversions 😊

[@pauloduarte3095]

Hey brother, welcome to the club

[@WhenBenBuilds]

Thank you mate 🙏

[@davidgloster319]

Hi Ben i have just built a T5 high spec build so any tips or help you need come give me a shout and welcome to owning a money pit lol

[@vanlovefest]

Good luck with the build Ben, bring it to Vanlove Fest in July so we can have a look around! 🚐❤

[@conorcleary2100]

Im 858 love finding small growing channels... But will hoping to do the same as yourself