My Ford Transit Camper Conversion (Van Tour)

[@StarCaledonia]

I love the extension to the bed, that really maximises space if you’re disciplined enough to make it up every night

[@LorraineG123]

Awe your grannys little pouf had me, bless her. I love yer van, sleek,clean, and so much space for what ye require. That bed is huge when the extension is on. Nice tour, you two, Lauren must get one of those string bags for when camping. Thanks guys.

[@shirleygreaves9650]

I love your camper van, it’s really cool, you’ve packed a lot into a small space. Stay safe both of you. X

[@nickiharris1331]

You guys a just brilliant! Best van tour I've seen, coz you guys kept me smiling. Down to earth and fun. Great video. :)

[@thomasebbs8506]

Only just found your channel whilst searching for Peak District videos as will be moving very close to there in 19 days which is really exciting! Great videos, thank you!

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks mate. Welcome aboard and glad the video came in handy! Enjoy the peaks.

[@PCongeries]

Just working on one of this but ELWB same year 2007.Was on my driveway for last 4 years after I gave up my courier work .You can imagine what need to be done...almost everything :D ..but is nothing better than dreams which are realized step by step.All the best guys.

[@SVAndromeda]

Hi, I love your van install. I have a top tip for you. I have a sailing yacht with a similar electrical setup, however instead of the isolator switch I have a solenoid (basically a beefy relay) which is actuated automatically by the ignition on my engine. Engine starts, solenoid opens, domestic battery charges. Engine stops, solenoid shuts, engine battery is isolated. There is also a push butt to force the solenoid open which allows me to jump start the engine off the domestic battery. It’s simple and it works. You can pick up a Lucas universal solenoid fairly cheap and is more or less a straight swap for your isolator if you can run a cable from the ignition coil to activate it. Just a thought. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@Dstew57A]

The van is just perfect ..all you need really..I wish you many happy safe adventures 😇

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks so much mate!

[@debbiewynne8108]

I now have coat envy...Lauren looked so snug! Nice van tour, you have what you need but not too complicated. Looking forward to more van travels 💕

[@CharliePauly]

Haha Lauren’s little sleeping bag coat! Absolutely, simple life! 🚐

[@Abeyptfc]

nice one big chaz, good video!

[@leilal8053]

Might I suggest leaving that small sink as your bathroom sink for hand/face washing and teeth brushing, and get a collapsible washbasin with drain to set on top (straddling it) for dish washing, etc. A collapsible collander is great for washing fruits and veggies, too. It's an easy way to separate kitchen and bathroom activities and helps to prevent cross-contamination..

[@kimnicholls2384]

Hey guys Great tour of ya van. Always looks so neat tidy and cosy Lauren you look so snug in a coat. Need that this weather as it’s not been to good Enjoy ya week Love Kim x x

[@roberthardy2013]

You want big side stickers that say “Mothercare Service Vehicle” We have lots of Landrover test vehicles round us (Kenilworth) that have very jazzy patterned camouflage wrapping and nobody ever bothers them anywhere.

[@CharliePauly]

Haha that’s a great shout!

[@BrownGamer69]

You guys and Will need to rendezvous once more!

[@Vijcieieicrjrn]

First thing I did was bin that ancient radio haha straight in with a pioneer double din touch screen DAB radio with reverse camera!

[@Gemsurbangarden]

Love your van guys! Giving me inspiration for when I save enough to get a cheap old work van, I’m going to give a conversion a go by myself (I’ll probably ask my dad to help haha)! Can’t wait to get on the road hopefully this time next year 😃

[@georgeshaw6207]

Superb Video ! Kitted out superbly without costing a fortune. Great idea with the leisure battery & isolating it from main van battery. Loads of good tips for me to have a bash myself. Thank you.

[@CharliePauly]

Ah glad you enjoyed it. Best of luck with yours!

[@opsaopsa1909]

Great video!I have the same van and soon I'll live in it.Great ideas from you.thank you and good luck 🤞🍀

[@robertcanning1888]

Im so glad you two came home , when you did. Ref to new york subway news. Stay safe and keep up the brill vlogs xx

[@CharliePauly]

I know! Just saw that this morning. Wtf!

[@robertcanning1888]

@@CharliePauly stay happy you two xx

[@andrewhindmarch2107]

Brilliant work! We did a backpacking trip round Scandinavia over three weeks when we were about your age. By public transport. No mobiles or internet! Just maps & Lonely Planet guide and staying in huts and youth hostels. We did it in June and no midgies! But I reckon in a campervan, you could do the fjords in a week from Oslo. Reflecting our journey. Oslo to Bergen Bergen to Balestrand (Veganeset Camping) Balestrand to Stryn Stryn to Geiranger Geiranger to Andalsnes(via Troll Highway) Andalsnes to Trondheim Trondheim to Oslo. The only problem is getting to & from Oslo from UK which would be a few days drive from Calais but you would drive over some spectacular bridges in Denmark and between Denmark & Sweden. We had the advantage that we were living in Denmark at the time. Big budget, not cheap (but we avoided alcohol), but probably our most epic trip and the roads/facilities are top notch!

[@Sausagechops]

Nice one guys! You say it’s a Basic van build but hey it’s everything you need. It’s genuine stealth which is good. Easy to go overboard and lose that stealth vibe

[@CharliePauly]

Cheers mate. Completely agree!

[@keithharrow8426]

Hi guys,love the vlogs,you both are very happy positive people and I look forward to your videos every week, loved the new York trip, always wanted to go but never got the chance. Be safe and happy guys. Keith from torrevieja, Spain.plus I follow will aswell loved the 500 trip you all did.

[@CharliePauly]

Lovely to hear this! Thanks so much for the support Keith. Hopefully we’ll get back out with Will this summer!

[@tammybunn1968]

I LOVE your van! Happy travels from Arkansas, USA!

[@RedStickLouisiana]

You have a nice van, it really has all the necessities. I'm looking forward to watching your travel adventures. Thanks.

[@danslab8402]

You've been spoted on Luton airport this morning lol , did had a chance to say hello 👋 safe journeys

[@CharliePauly]

Ahh no way! Haha next time. Thanks a lot mate.

[@thingswithdan6]

Discovered you guys because of your boat! This is a really cool van! At first I thought it’s very builder ish lol, but I then grew to love how discreet it is! Happy camping! X

[@jackfinn2199]

That first aid kit is super compact. Ideal in a camper

[@CharliePauly]

Haha exactly. So far haven’t had to use it…touch wood.

[@franknada8235]

The wood burner/stove can be a good help to dry out a space. You have a lot of wood in the van. If some of it would be lighter matetial that could easily compensate a stove's weight. I'd definitely have use for one.

[@CharliePauly]

No doubt it’ll be great for someone!

[@alexdennison6265]

Love this camper! Would love to have one just like this!😍

[@brainispower140]

Fantastic video 👏

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks mate!

[@simonamos9468]

Great couple and great van great vid x

[@brucedaska]

Great video charile and Lauren

[@CharliePauly]

Cheers Bruce!

[@yaminthegrey]

Hari OM Straightforward, Simple, Stealthy - all that's required and no more. Thanks for the sneaky-peaky at all your nooks and crannies! YAM xx

[@rona2661]

Vans so neat n tidy n organised, a place for everything same as your narrow boat 👍

[@CharliePauly]

That’s the one! Everything must have home!

[@Asha-ww9ct]

I love your van so inventive so creative I can't wait to get mine I am looking more into a formerly money delivery van that's armored plated as a single woman I want to be safe but I love your van it's so adorable.

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks so much! I’m sure you’ll have an awesome van when you get it!

[@jenniferh.7219]

What is 13:36 called? A power inverter? I'd like to know the name so I can look it up, thank you! I am in the US so I will look up the US equivalent incl max watts

[@CharliePauly]

Yes a 12v inverter

[@richardfoote4518]

Very interesting thank you

[@robertcanning1888]

Get the lemon skin so soft from Avon guys . Brill to you both Again x

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks mate!

[@robertcanning1888]

@@CharliePauly im watching you 3 in skye.The ladies will love wills long socks. Get walking boots you 3 for ankle protection. 😆 stay safe. Love youre vlogs

[@melaniemorrison7855]

Looking forward to your next adventures, love your van 😊 xx

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks Melanie! X

[@suzybeetravels]

Lovely little van, pretty and practical 💜x

[@everydaylife2022]

Live the dream guys x love every minute x be safe

[@CharliePauly]

Cheers!

[@BohemianBeatster]

You've really made it your own. The whole thing fixed your personalities, and for you life styles it's all you need, right down to the chamber pot, (after all, Queen Victoria the 1st used a chamber pot), so it must be alright. LOL! Stay groovy and stay safe.

[@CharliePauly]

Haha if it’s good enough for Vic then it’s good enough for us!

[@rchwha]

Great job. Can you access the cab from the living area ?

[@CharliePauly]

Yes you can!

[@calvinliu6304]

Wow nice van

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks Calvin!

[@sandraparker7342]

So awesome ❤

[@CharliePauly]

Thank you!

[@stephenharris4123]

Loving the videos, could you tell us what gear you use to vlog please?

[@CharliePauly]

Thanks mate. Currently using a Canon M6 camera with a rode videomic pro+ microphone 🙌🏼

[@anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204]

good vid on your channel thanks lee

[@sun-sea-solar]

Got everything you need. Maybe next time you can do one totally from scratch.

[@dennyhaywood04]

Nice camper you got there. I am intrigued about the diesel heater. Would it happen to use it in the night in winter? If so would it attract attention when it's turned on noise wise?

[@CharliePauly]

The initial boost up is very noisy but once it’s running it’s just a little tick, tick, tick so not too bad

[@SofiaFerreras-i6c]

So nice

[@sun-sea-solar]

My advice learn to weld 👍 I've managed to keep my transit going for 3 years

[@dominique130]

Do you know the length of the bed by any chance? Looking to buy a ford transit and trying to figure out if I'll be able to sleep comfortably with it the same way you've got it (I'm 5'7), but I'll be a solo traveller so I suppose I can sleep diagonally as you mentioned haha. Great build!!😊

[@CharliePauly]

Haha thanks! I’m 5”10 and got no chance. 5”7 might be sweet and you’ll be comfortable diagonal 👌🏼

[@dominique130]

@@CharliePauly great thank you!

[@PreparednessVeteran]

Nothing wrong with that build - It's quality. Functionality counts and that's a great tiny house/van. Bikes are great. According to the missus, you can never have enough fairy lights. You should start placing the stickers in random, famous locations.

[@CharliePauly]

Cheers mate! Agree with the functionality. Haha sounds about right!

[@mickeyk.RoadPig]

How long is the bed you look very tall to lay between the wall.

[@CharliePauly]

It extends out to over 6ft. Laying across is difficult as I’m 5’10 and have to go diagonally

[@mickeyk.RoadPig]

Thanks yea I have the same problem with across.

[@robotanomonous7505]

How do you find using the van around towns and getting parked? Is it easy enough or with it being a big vehicle do you struggle

[@CharliePauly]

Never had any problems. The only thing is the height on barriers into some car parks

[@Nick_60]

Hi, great video! Probably going to use this as inspiration when building my own one. One question, is there any reason why you have it look this stealth from the outside? Not that I don’t like it, just wondering whether it is because of preference or any other reason. In Germany for instance, it is not allowed to just park and sleep on any parking spot (technically, assuming someone cared). So having your van look stealthy maybe an advantage because from the outside you might not expect someone sleeping in there. Thanks :)

[@Nick_60]

OK, I just saw you do stealth camping videos when checking out your channel so that might have answered my question 😅

[@lynnstrzyzewski3949]

What watt is the invertor and do you just plug into the cigarette socket

[@CharliePauly]

No idea on the watts but just goes straight in the cigarette socket yep

[@Spirit_well]

How wide would you say the width inside is? Im only 5ft5 so hoping i could sleep in the bed without needing to do the pull out bunk bed extension and sleep lengthways. Im looking to buy a transit next week thats been preconverted. Let me know!

[@CharliePauly]

Not sure the exact width but my ex was 5'5 and could sleep width ways.

[@deanbenson610]

Hi, I’ve been looking in to getting a van - due to costings the Transit hi roof is looking the way I’m going. But I’m concern about the fuel consumption! So what is your consumption like ? Dean

[@CharliePauly]

Honestly it went pretty well while I had it. It’s definitely fuel heavy but it’s a big old wagon so to be expected

[@holzdamolz]

Thanks for the video! I’m wanting to get a Ford transit high top MwB. I’m worried about parking and it being a very large van. Do you have any issues with the van limiting your travels in terms of its size?

[@CharliePauly]

Hey. Not at all. Only with heigh barriers but most vans struggle with those anyway. I wouldn’t let it put you off!

[@holzdamolz]

@@CharliePauly Thanks, appreciate your advice

[@Gemsurbangarden]

I think we all collect them bags 😂

[@ItsBigJC]

What’s the maximum space from wall to wall in the bed area ? I’m 6ft 3 and I think I’d be too tall

[@CharliePauly]

I’m not sure exactly but I’m 5’10 and struggle haha

[@ItsBigJC]

@@CharliePauly oh damn a no go for me then il stick to the original plan of a sprinter 🤣

[@ROSSTAYLOR314]

Australia 🇦🇺 come on over

[@davefaker6026]

hi guys .dont forget me if you do sell 😁 great vid as always

[@CharliePauly]

Haha will do Dave!

[@jacksg1809]

@@CharliePauly tell him to get in line 😂😂

[@istvankovacs2236]

Hi Guys, I have a strange question. Did you may be find that the side panels outside (ot the sliding door but the opposite site where two panels connecting) of the van are leaking and the water van come inside of the van? Do you have any idea how to fix? Thanks, Steven

[@CharliePauly]

Hey sorry never had that problem!

[@istvankovacs2236]

@@CharliePauly thanks... seems the old insulation between the panels need to refresh with sikaf.

[@simplysoulenergy7248]

With that big window on side door is hardly stealth as this van do not usually come with windows in the back. But it is a nice and cosy conversion great work

[@trevorwilliams6604]

How tall are you mate.

[@CharliePauly]

5’10

[@trevorwilliams6604]

@@CharliePauly looks like you have plenty of headroom too. I was thinking u might be 5’4. I’m 6’0 and can’t find a van with suitable head clearance

[@jaimeecourtney983]

Realistically what is the mpg

[@CharliePauly]

I have no idea sorry. I don’t check that kind of stuff

[@jacksg1809]

Got to love a pouffe ,bless ur Nan . Don't forget I'm at the top to have ur van when u do an upgrade ...if u can deliver it to Devon when I get there ! 🤔🙂 I would feed u too 😉

[@CharliePauly]

Haha deal! 🙌🏼

[@lynnescaddan8919]

Why have you changed the name from Charlie & Lauren to Charlie Pauly ??????

[@CharliePauly]

I posted a video a month ago explaining it.

[@robertfrost5020]

Amazing is a bit of a stretch

[@CharliePauly]

What’s amazing to one might be different to another

[@drivitt]

Beautiful van! But I recommend you put the CO alarm close to the floor, CO is heavier than air, and will fill up the space from the bottom up, so it being that high, it wouldn't trigger until the whole space is filled! So please be safe!

[@user-se3gi3xf6g]

That is complete nonsense! Carbon monoxide alarm Should be placed high up nearer to the ceiling I am a hetas and gas engineer and we have to install carbon monoxide alarms within 5 inches of the ceiling by law as it will rise to the top first then slowly make its way down.

[@thepracticalsurveyor]

Agree. Total bollocks @drivitt You should place a detector at high level. The specific gravity of Carbon Monoxide is 0.9657 (with normal air being 1.0), this means that it will float up towards the ceiling because it is lighter than regular air.

[@drivitt]

@@thepracticalsurveyor Sorry, yes I must have gotten mixed up when I posted this (two years ago...). Probably thinking of a detector that I was familiar with at the time, that detected propane, CO and smoke, which was recommended to put low (because of the propane). CO alarms should be placed higher than your head is at while you're sleeping. My bad.

[@caz-nbgalatea1528]

Hey guys can we get a narrow boat sticker please??👍👍

[@CharliePauly]

Absolutely. The link is in the description of the video 🙌🏼

[@caz-nbgalatea1528]

@@CharliePauly found it. Bought one. Don’t post it…. Put it on the boat…. Galatea 👍👍

[@justmeandmystove]

Nice camper. Didn't apreciate the shocking dog noise from the feemale in this video!

[@CharliePauly]

Fair enough

[@mensinanis5274]

Hello guys! Could you recommend me a garage or someone who can fit my side window, pop up roof or even lift my transit higher?Google does not want to help me for some reason.And i have no tools and skill at all to convert the body.I live in Cumbria. Thank you for your help guys

[@CharliePauly]

I'd have no idea sorry. My windows were already fitted when I bought it.

[@mensinanis5274]

@@CharliePauly sad:(