NEW Van build! What have we done?

[@owensnorma]

Congrats on the new wheels! I would call it Chippy to honour its past as a carpentry van.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

People might think its a chippy van and look for a fish and chip 🤣🤣

[@owensnorma]

​@@ShaneandAneVanLife 🤣🍟

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

@@owensnorma salt and vinegar on your chips? 🤣🤣

[@dominicskelton3031]

Fergus is gorgeous, but for long term use, especially in crappy weather, there's just no beating something you can stand up in.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

We agree but we love Fergus

[@vanhalenT25_88]

@@dominicskelton3031 VanHalen solves that issue. Someone is selling my old van with a HT from Germany on it. Quiet cheap

[@CiaraB-i8u]

I think it should be Ernie!! Fergus and Ernie!!! 🥰🤣 loving the vlogs!!!

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

@@CiaraB-i8u Brilliant!! Thank you ❤️

[@mindvloggingadventures]

Congrats on your new van!! New Year, new project! 🎉 We are so excited to see how this goes!!! And the two sliding doors are just amazing!!! 😊😘

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you so much guys ❤️❤️ The double doors will be fun 😊🟦 We'll have to catch you guys on the road now in the new van 🤣🤣

[@rickcooper156]

I am so happy for you both!!! What a Great way to start a New Year and New Adventures! I can't wait to see what you'll do next... Blessings to you both.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you so much! Great way to start the year for sure 😉😊 Let's see what we can come up with 🛠🛠

[@kevinoc7731]

Best of luck with the new van . Looking forward to seeing the transformation

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@lorettogallagher3955]

Fintan the big blue Bus ❤

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

@lorettogallagher3955 thank you ❤️❤️

[@ADSDLD]

Love it. 😊 can’t wait to see you guys build it

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@gavincummins6777]

Big Blue Bus 🎉 Great stuff Guys bit more comfort, reliability & power. For the new layout bear in mind the side of the road ye mostly drive and more importantly park on when deciding witch dòor to block with ye're kitchen/ storage. Best of luck with the build.

[@roaminghereandthere]

Yes important to choose which door to block based on where you spend most your time. The difference between getting out safely our run over 😮

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Very true 🙈🙈

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thanks for watching!! Yes we'll have to.put our thinking caps on 😊😊

[@storkyadventures]

This is incredible guys! Can’t wait to see what you do with it. Cheers to new van builds 😉 🥂 🚐

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you so much!! We'll have to get parked up beside eachother this year 😊😊 van swap maybe 👀👀

[@fireblade9005]

Thats the van im looking for ! Its a great size not too big and easily parked.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Yeah it's a great size :) be good to see how we get on building it 🤣

[@fionalonglong338]

Congratulations guys , nice van . Best of luck with your Big Blue Van lol

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@funwithgin2041]

Thelittleredbus says welcome to the Thebigbluebus 😘 we’ll have to send you another sticker! As for names, first thought Dusty. Then, wait for it………..Deacon. Clever huh? Thanks for coming back and cheering up our Monday 😎

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Of course we'll have to get a sticker for it!! I'm too young to know Deacon 🤣🤣 I had to Google them 🤣🤣🤣 Back every Monday to keep you guys entertained 😜❤️

[@bettyourcampervan]

Looking forward to it! Another ace video guys ❤

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@johnmcgrath1970]

big blus bus :), happy new year, looking fwd to the new build

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you John!! Happy new year ❤️

[@HakunaMaPumbaa]

Oooh yeah nice🎉happy for you guys❤ As a name for big blue it could be Roberto

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you guys!! Roberto is a good one 😉🟦

[@davelee-00]

Now you're talking! Looking forward to the progress.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you ❤️🟦

[@g-sailing4427]

Poor Fergus 😢 Love the Chuckle Brothers reference 😂😂😂

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Can't beat a good episode of the chuckle brothers 🤣🤣

[@Kermit-Si]

Hi guys 👋 Happy New Year to you both, hope you both had a great Christmas. Now then, whot have you done? 😂 I can see that you're both so excited 👏👏👏 Now the name "Bob" Builders van, Bob the builder 😂 Best wishes 👍 🐸 BIG BLUE BUS

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Bob the builder can we fix it 🤣🤣 hopefully we don't have too 🤣🤣 Thanks for the support ❤️❤️ hope your enjoying the calendar 😊😊

[@NikCan66]

Looking forwards to seeing your great adventures

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you ❤️🟦

[@Patmofar]

Congratulations on your new van. Santa was kind to you both. You should look at the new VW T7 California which also has two sliding doors for some ideas for your build. I saw a video of a pre-production version last year on KZbin which had a super clever indoor/outdoor kitchen but I cannot find it now to post you a link. Best of luck with your build it will be interesting to follow it but don't neglect Fergus, the star of the show.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you ❤️🟦 ohh I'll definitely check it out:) Fergus will not be neglected 😉😉

[@les9920]

What about Shamus for the new van ?.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Not a bad choice 👍 we're getting some good names 😉

[@DenisMone-k7m]

Looks great. Got to call it Barry McGuigan - he's a boxer after all !

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

I was thinking the same 🤣🤣🤣 clones cyclone 🤣🤣

[@lisakeher5865]

Best of luck with yer new van guys! Its a beaut! I reckon ye should call it Frank/Frankie, after ol blue eyes himself or Indie (Indigo) Whatever ye call it, hope ye have a lot of fun and looking forward to the adventures!

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you so so much ❤️❤️ Should be a lot of fun building the van 😊😊

[@eddiestafford3313]

Great start to the New Year guys, love your new van and I am looking forward to the rebuild. What about calling your van BLUE after its distinctive colour. What a smashing surprise finding your video today as I though it was going to be a wee while before you guys were back you youtube. Best wishes and good luck with your task ahead.👍👍👍

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Ohh God no we'll be uploading all the time 😉😉 Thank you for watching ❤️❤️

[@VeganVanTours]

That's awesome, a double slider! WOW!

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@thelittleredbus]

Not jealous at all! Van builds are fun…. to begin with… How about a split kitchen, across the back of the cab seats but with a lift up work top section between modules to allow access to the cab? A bit like a bar counter? Fridge and cooker one side, sink the other and worktop between? As for names, how about Chippy - the carpenters bus?

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

I'm just looking forward to building it 🤣🤣 We're thinking of that kitchen idea 😉 Chippy is a good name ❤️🟦

[@Workshop-of-Allsorts]

Well done guys, looking forward to the build. I used Spanish popular for the cabinets and furniture strong but light. Watch your weights with the smaller van. It's a good choice of van, nice and square which will give you more head room at the sides. Big blue bus and I would call it/him/her "Farney" 😊

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you so much ❤️ ohh I must have a look at Spanish popular 😉 We liked the size of them. Farney is a really good name 🥳😉

[@Workshop-of-Allsorts]

@ShaneandAneVanLife Just an FYI, IJK timber duncrue street Belfast is where I bought the SP ply, not that easy got anywhere else. I tried everywhere around me in the Newry area with no joy.

[@gurgeh]

@@Workshop-of-Allsorts very good tip! Thank you, I'm doing a mini refurb of my factory conversion which needs some new boards in places. Light weight is king! I'll remember Spanish Poplar ply.

[@mazban1]

Looking forward to this build! Big Blue Bus !

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@TonishaShirafkan]

Call the van Benny! 😊 also congrats on the new van! 🎉

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you so much ❤️🟦 Benny is nice 😉

[@margaretboyle4701]

Looking forward to the build

[@adventures_with_wilbert]

BIG BLUE BUS! How about naming it "Seamus"? Seamus is a distinctly Irish name that complements the blue Peugeot campervan's heritage and personality. Plus, it pairs well with "Ferguson," giving the two vehicles a charming, sibling-like connection.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

I like it 👍👍 Thank you ❤️🟦

[@christopherscott2114]

"BLUEY",great looking van,ours has twin sliding doors,we open the o/s door slightly when cooking as the unit is there & all the steam (or smoke if im cooking 😂😂) flows out, plus you can access behind the unit,our water containers are also kept in there.looking forward to the build 👍🏻

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

🤣🤣🤣 they have their advantages then 🤣🤣

[@davidcheyne5465]

I'd call your van Sky 🎉🎉🎉 can't wait to see the build

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you for watching!! A few people have suggested sky 👌😊

[@Electricpara]

Looks like a great van! Love the colour!

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@Bugs1953]

Good choice I have the Citroen version. Good luck watching with interest. Love you two such fun.😊

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you so much for watching ❤️ Do you like the Citreon?

[@adriancranmer3695]

Looking Forward to the build. As for a name with that colour it has tobe Bluey.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thanks for the suggestion 👌👌

[@nam_nomad]

Exciting new development there guys... I think the new van ought to be called 'Frankie' because, frankly I can't believe you're 2 timing Fergus. 🤣 Looking forward to seeing the build... I've converted some vans in my time but, never a double slider. And, get some gloves on. Haha Much love and many blessings to you both. 🫶🤲🙏💜

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you so much!! Fergus is only taking a break 🤣🤣 he'll be back in a couple of weeks

[@Laurence45007]

Congratulations on getting the big blue van.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@user-td8bz4qp3g]

Great to see you guys taking on a new project 😂 My vote for a name is “Bluey” OGA my T3 got diesel heater for Christmas 🤣

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

❤️❤️

[@bethclayton8822]

Hey guys! Love the look of the new van :) In ours we have some small rust holes behind the sliding door rail that seem to dribble down the side and look awful. The only way to remove and treat it is when it's bare like yours so maybe something to check before filling it with amazing interior thing. Just and idea because we wish we had! Also, for the name, maybe Sky would be nice 😄

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you so much!! We must double check everything before we do fill it all in ❤️❤️ Sky is a nice name 😊❤️

[@CharlieandMeOurCampingVlog]

Best of luck with the build guys

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@Prestigeandclassic]

lol, big blue bus! Wow, just look at the condition with just a wash, looks like new! It will be interesting to see how you design the interior with the twin sliders, and the way the back doors open makes a perfect cubical for an outside shower!

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

A little wash can go a long way 🤣 Yes we thought the same. I'm thinking of putting a shower unit down the back under the bed 👌👌

[@Prestigeandclassic]

@@ShaneandAneVanLife So much potential! when you were both stood inside together, it's obvious you'll be so much more comfortable.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

The possibilities are endless 😜

[@col1929]

Big blue bus. New name, Fergus sings the blues 😂😂

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

That's the 3rd time someone said that 🤣🤣

[@whm1963]

I’m so happy for both of you. I think you really do need this van for the trips you do all the time and should be a lot more reliable. I live here in Alicante.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

It will be good to see what we can do with this van!! We need to get down to Alicante 👌😊

[@mickybatch4206]

big blue bus, I can't wait to see how you'll fit it out

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@dekockj]

Congrats! And hello from Co. Wexford :-)

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you ❤️🟦

[@eoinfah]

Big blue bus🎉

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Legend 🟦🟦🟦

[@stuartmays]

Exellent,Now the Blue can sing the Fergus's !

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stuartmays]

@@ShaneandAneVanLife Oh and Big Blue Bus doesn't count

[@1nosullivan]

Congratulations on new Fergus Daddy. Put in 2 swivel seats.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

🤣🤣

[@francesdoyle9833]

Welcome back Ane - would you be comfortable sharing with us how you celebrate Christmas in Spain. Once you get used to your new van it will be hard to revert to Fergus - but that’s ok. Fergus will keep an eye on things when the two of you are on your adventures! Am looking forward to seeing your progress.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you!! We can share how Ane celebrates Christmas in one of the next videos ❤️

[@mikeedmond5476]

Bobby blue

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

🟦🟦

[@denisecafferky2248]

Well to wear with the new van. Congratulations. Looking forward to seeing what layout ye choose. Maybe Bluey as the name?

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Love the name!! Thanks for all the support ❤️❤️

[@davealdred8250]

Good work so far ...love a van build, ...think you should name it Pedro!! The Peugeot.😉👍

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Pedro!! Love it 😊😊

[@NoelG-IRE]

Snap!! I agree, it looks like a Pedro

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

It's giving Pedro vibes 🤣🤣

[@denisebatters4198]

BIG BLUE BUS 🎉 it’s a great van in great condition 👌 the 2 sliding doors are great. Maybe you could have your kitchen layout along one of the sliding doors with a sliding pull out kitchen too 🤔 looking forward to this build 👌

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@jwilkinson1993]

Big blue bus 😊 give it a ladies name "Fionnula". Best of luck with the build guys

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you ❤️🟦

[@hmmdoughnuts]

Brian, the Big Blue Bus looks great, a great addition to the channel good luck. Next thing you need is a Porsche engine for Fergus….

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Big Brian!! A porsche engine would be ideal

[@rickcooper156]

That van is so huge! Maybe you can get a baby car seat and take Fergus with you! 😅😅😅

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

We could fit Fergus in the back no problem 😉🤣

[@michaelloftus9780]

Never mind the camper , car covers are always curious to me as to what's worth covering 😂, what's under it??

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

@@michaelloftus9780 more Volkswagens 🤣🤣 my 1974 Vw Beetle, the other ine is my 1978 vw Baywindow and then in the other shed I have my 1977 Beetle and 1991 Mr2

[@michaelloftus9780]

@ShaneandAneVanLife excellent, while not a VW man I do like Beetles and T2's., but that's it. Maybe a video showing them sometime,? Condition,, History, plans for them etc etc!😊

[@gmar1942]

Really looking forward to seeing what you do with the new van...twin sliding doors is a great idea..I have o e myself...loads of access to the rear of the presses on one side..big blue 🚌

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you ❤️❤️

[@gaz1226-j2x]

I agree a walk through is a must, but I must say if I was doing mine again I would have cut a “doorway” out of the bulk head. It would help with insulation and a drop curtain over it helps with privacy. Good luck with it. Perhaps call it Deacon ( after the band)

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Yes we had this idea for the walk through ❤️

[@AndySlabo]

you wont regret it guys

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Hopefully not 🙈🙈

[@roaminghereandthere]

Big blue bus 🎉

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️

[@deslyons1616]

Congratulations on getting a newby. It's a beauty. As a self builder can't wait to see your layout. So looking forward to seeing your project take shape. Blue Lion or Bluey

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you so much ❤️ So many people have suggested Bluey 🟦🟦

[@traceyknight1844]

Love your adventures 😊i think feargal sharkey after pop singer and because the van is blue

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you so much ❤️ a few people have suggested that name 🤣🤣

[@matttaylor9230]

I would call it blue bell

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Good choice 🟦🔔

[@frankieplays]

Big Blue Bus. looking forward to the build

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Appreciate the support ❤️❤️

[@michelleclarke6949]

Lovely well wear.The size difference will be great when you kit it out.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Absolutely 😍 Thanks so much for watching and you well wishes ❤️

[@KennyTurnbull]

Big Blue Bus, Love all your videos, as its a boxer it can only be called Rocky :) Good luck with the build.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you so much!! We'll play the rocky theme tune as we drive 🤣🤣

[@michelleclarke6949]

Double sliding door great for a tradesman.You will loose a lot of space if using second door.It will limit your options re bathroom etc.Only an opinion.Best of luck either way you go.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

We'll have to map it our and see what works for what we want. Some many options to choose from 🤣🤣

[@amckinneyadventure]

Great to see you guys in a van you can stand up in....name....Mona from Monaghan

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Cmon Mona 💪💪

[@In2Retirement]

Good Vlog, great to see the Big Blue Bus, think she should be called 'Erin' often associated with the lush, green landscape and rolling hills of Ireland, as well as Irish pride. looking forward to seeing the build videos..... Plus Fergus needs a girlfriend :)

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you ❤️ Erin is a good name 🟦😊

[@roaminghereandthere]

Very interesting van to build we saw one like it from Holland up at the giants causeway one summer they had only used one door but the other one the door opened and the used it for access to plumbing and storage under a elevated floor. With swivel captains seats, a fold down table off the solid wall that blocks the un used sliding door. A kitchen cooking facility on one side then a bed that is fixed . Across the end. Toilet shower combo on the other side. . Guess you have to decide what is important how much storage needed for shorts swim suits etc. Tools jackery etc. We have one leisure battery that we can charge while on the road or from the fixed solar panel on the roof 60.liter fresh water insulated under chassis and 40 liter grey tank under chassis. I would like a diesel heater but propane works good enough for us in Ireland and the continent. Just some ideas. Cheers Rob n Elva, Canadians living Near Derry, Northern Ireland

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Ahh very good your only up the road from us haha We're still deciding where to out the water tanks 😊

[@marktaylor9678]

Hi there.wow looking forward to your van build ......How about Bluebird or Wanderlust even Blue velet

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thanks for watching!! Wanderlust is good👌

[@GaryR_Vanlife]

Ah we have the same van. Game changer being able to stand up

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Is yours double sliding doors?

[@margaretboyle4701]

Big Blue Bus. Cool Blue / Old Blue / Fergus 2 / SKY.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ love the name choices 😉

[@RoadCyclingAdam]

Loving the big blue bus, same colour as our van. We have 2 sliding doors in ours, a LWB VW T6. We have the kitchen backing up to one of them. It’s great when cooking, almost like cooking outside…. How about calling her Bertrice??

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

I like the idea of being able to access the kitchen from the back 😊😊

[@TheEssexChilliGrower]

@@ShaneandAneVanLifereally useful for maintenance and changing fresh and waste water containers.

[@bill-a-bongbill6228]

Big blue bus lol, Pedro the Peugeot, I was thinking because you have Fergus as a Irish connection, so why not Pedro for the Spanish connection because of use both being from Ireland and spain Well done on the new van and best of luck, it looks a solid, strong van, can't wait so see the build, have a think about captain chairs, swivel seats in the build give you a bit more space and also you can get proper Peugeot/Citroen window blinds that is fixed in the window frames, for side window, and windscreen so that means you can use the whole cab for sitting in the evening and chilling working and all that.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Pedro has been a popular suggestion 🟦🟦 I've seen other vans with those blinds. They look great but very pricey 😳😳

[@bill-a-bongbill6228]

@ShaneandAneVanLife I know there pricey but there wort every penny, for security heat transfer and blacking out day light,

[@davidaldridge7248]

Big Blue Bus.. I named my Leyland Sherpa back in the day Dennis after former Chelsea captain Dennis Wise mainly because neither of them could handle corners!! But i think she definitely has a look of Roisin about her!! Heres to lots of new adventures for both of you. Oh and Ane definitely looks like she could do with a nice hot cuppa tea!!🤣🫖☕

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Hahahaha that's a brilliant name 🤣🤣 Bad on corners 🤣🤣 Ane could definitely do with some cups of tea 🤣

[@helenvwalker7919]

Love the big blue bus

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Appreciate it ❤️❤️

[@lamangacolin]

Good luck fitting out your new van over the winter! I think you should call your van Furgoneta as it will be spending a lot of time in Spain. Ane will understand. Greetings from Murcia.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Love it!! Thank you ❤️❤️

[@shaneprior]

Berta, the big blue bus!

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Big Berta 🤣🤣

[@TinaMilden]

Hi big blue van I thought Diego for a name for the van and Annie put some gloves on 😂😂

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you for watching ❤️ Diego is cool!! Ane needs one of those suits people use in the Arctic 🤣🤣

[@bennyhaslonghair]

I'd still have two units behind the driver and passenger seat. Just maybe a fold out kitchen top that becomes the counter top. You have decent height so you can easily over an over sink / over cooker cabinet too. The sliding door would allow easy access to fresh water and gas bottle replacement. Easy fridge access from inside and outside the van. That's what I would do anyway. Plenty of room for a side cupboard and over bed storage. Once you've lived in a T3 for a few days these vans have so much room!! I'm redoing everything on my T3 this winter. Just moving to a high top over a pop top. Need that storage!!

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Yeah, I really like that idea. What pop to had you? I want to put a better one of Fergus

[@bennyhaslonghair]

@ShaneandAneVanLife mine is an autohomes kamper. Managed to get a factory high top, Holdsworth style. With no windows cut!

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

@bennyhaslonghair oh nice if I was in the UK I'd buy the pop top haha

[@bennyhaslonghair]

@@ShaneandAneVanLife oh it's not very good!! You'd be better off finding an old westy one. They are much better.

[@bennyhaslonghair]

@@ShaneandAneVanLife spaceroofs look good. Expensive though.

[@DC-hl9bs]

Maybe worth considering placing kitchen and bathroom all the way back and having a bed that converts into dinning - living room area in the middle of the van.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Interesting concept 😊😊❤️

[@margaretcoakley5098]

Big blue bus 🥰

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

❤️❤️

[@richhunt8307]

Percy The big blue bus 😅

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

A few have suggested Percy 🤣🤣

[@steviegraham7194]

Big blue Bus 😂 id call the van 'Paddy' the Peugeot 😂 or Bluey aka Azulada or Azulado male or female ? Hey cant wait to see what you do in the conversion. i have mwb Ducato looking at ideas, lol.. also, if you are selling the double seat and it has an airbag plug, give me a shout. also can get you a rhd single seat to in ireland too. 😉 😊

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Paddy the puegeot 🤣🤣 Drop us an email [e-mail] and I'll have a look at the double seat 👍

[@billyohara239]

Lovely job best of luck with it have you a name for her him yet

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Still trying to decide.. plenty of suggestions in the comments!! It's hard to choose 🤣

[@peterq1978]

its freezing here in Newcastle upon Tyne too. this looks more like a van id have, nice and tall.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you ❤️🟦

[@NoelG-IRE]

Great decision. I’m in the middle of converting a sprinter after 6 years camping in a Rav 4. Have had a few nights out already and cannot believe I didn’t do this earlier. Having a normal fixed double bed is a game changer. The only issue is height restrictions but I’m over that now as the benefits outweigh the negatives. Whilst Fergus is a legend and great for parking anywhere, the big van is much better for the hills of Spain. Also ability to stand and have a full size kitchen. Are you planning to have it officially converted on the logbook? If so, I strongly suggest to do the bare minimum as our friendly government will decide its value post conversion and tax you on that basis. Previous owner converted my sprinter with literally a gas cooker and sink. Wasn’t even insulated. I ripped everything out and started fresh. Insurance is €340 for the year and tax is €102. Cheapest quote on a commercial van was €800 and tax would have been over €1000.00. The only snag is you have to have private car insurance for at least 5 years to qualify for camper insurance. Worth thinking about if you do decide to convert it officially. Re Van name, I think Pedro (the Peugeot) is a fitting name

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Thank you!! Yeah we will get it chnaged on logbook etc for sure. Hopefully it won't cost too much 🤣🤣

[@KatrinaSheehan-p4k]

BIG BLUE BUS

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Legend ❤️❤️

[@stuartmcnicol4170]

Great video, especially since your doing a self build in Ireland. Can I ask is the van insured privately?, can you drive it, while converting it to a camper?. Thinking of doing the same this year, but the hoops you have to jump through in Ireland are ridiculously.. 👍

[@NoelG-IRE]

If you’re going to convert yourself, best thing to do is the most basic conversion. The trick is to keep the added value to a minimum. You want the post conversion value to be as low as possible. Or just do what I did, buy an old camper and upgrade it. The only snag is you need private car insurance for at least 5 years to qualify for camper insurance. I don’t think it’s possible to insure it during conversion. I think most people insure it as a commercial for the first year or they don’t insure it until conversion is complete.

[@stuartmcnicol4170]

@ How can you insure it as commercial if you don’t have a business?

[@NoelG-IRE]

@ sorry I meant private insurance. I meant insure it as non camper

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Hey!! Currently the vans not insured we just have it at the house so won't be driving it on the roads. We still have Fergus to run around 😊

[@stuartmcnicol4170]

@@ShaneandAneVanLife It would be great if you could explain the way you get the van on the road, along with the build. This would be great info, for people like myself, wanting to do van build in Ireland. Great work lads✌

[@DaveHeneghan]

Big blue van I think a Spanish name for this one: azul. Can’t wait to see what you guys do with the build.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Nice name idea ❤️❤️

[@AnuBaburajan]

Im using two sliding door model, VW Crafter.🙂

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

How do you find the double sliding door?

[@AnuBaburajan]

@@ShaneandAneVanLife Its very useful in my case. Useful when we do opposite side road parking while driving other EU countries. And there is one seat in that side for my son and easy entry for him. In Ireland we commonly use the other side door, but EU just opposite.

[@AnuBaburajan]

@@ShaneandAneVanLife I dont have a wide opening that side. Just an opening to enter and exit. Becase there is seat and kitchen on that side.

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Nice idea

[@jlhayes6216]

Papa Smurf 🎉

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

That's the 2nd or 3rd times that name has been suggested 🤣🤣

[@AndrewSmith-sl9up]

Run the kitchen in front of the door and you can have access to your water gas and electric without having to access it all from inside the van

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

We liked this idea 👌👌

[@RolyHough]

Who’s dogs are barking, are you a kennels, it sounds like here. This is goin to be the best van you’ve ever had x

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

A neighbour has kennels! We've just got 2 dogs 😊 It will be a fun build 😊😊

[@RolyHough]

@@ShaneandAneVanLifeyou take your time and enjoy the build guys. We have 2 British bulldogs and we’re trustees for Bulldog Rescue & fundraisers xxx

[@davidaldridge7248]

That leak coming from Fergie's sump tank.That isn't oil. It's the tears from a broken heart in the knowledge that mum and dad have abandoned three first born for a younger model 😭😭

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Ohh no he's crying tears of coolant 🤣🤣 Honestly we will still be tarvelling in Fergus majority of the time

[@davidaldridge7248]

​@@ShaneandAneVanLife But I just love the way you both make a point of telling us all that Fergus is still number one. It's like you both know if you ever got rid of him we would all in in our sheds and garages making little Shane and Ane dolls to stick pins in. We know Fergie still rules the roast!!!🇮🇪🇪🇸🤣🤣

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

He'll always be number 1 🥳 🤣🤣🤣 can't upset anyone 🙈🙈

[@roaminghereandthere]

Ach Fergus had his day...let him rest in peace 😂

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

@roaminghereandthere never 🤣🤣

[@fttf]

God bless this big blue bus and all who sail in her! It's a nice shade of Cavan blue, Shane, ahem, I'd say you'll be calling it "Breffni", cough cough :)

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm half cavan half monaghan could be torn between breffni or farney 🤣🤣

[@fttf]

@ShaneandAneVanLife Just remember, if Ane ever refers to you as her "better half", it's the Cavan half she's taking about!

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

@fttf 🤣🤣🤣🤣 that's only when I won't spend money 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jamestravers9590]

Big blue bus

[@ShaneandAneVanLife]

Legend ❤️