New Campervan Collection Day, Will She Like it? Is it over weight? What did it cost?

[@karenseidel1569]

Your videos are great! We're just embarking on our own journey with an ID Buzz campervan conversion and this is providing so much information about the art of the possible, we really appreciate it!

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks Karen, your welcome 👍

[@mainaccount3]

Great finish, good use of the space. He managed to fit alot in that small space. Looks beautiful inside.

[@davidglassford2194]

Lovely job from John & company. Lots of nice features in a small van. Looking forward to few trips & reviews on it all esp Clayton 👍🏻

[@jennymathewson]

Absolutely beautiful. John seems like a lovely person to deal with. Happy travels. Can't wait to see Linz washing the dishes in that wee sinkl😂

[@Beepy-the-Vellfire]

Love it, what a gorgeous little conversion. 😍

[@AS-jm9uk]

John's attention to detail is exceptional. Lovely build 👍👀💚🌿

[@RoamingRadfords]

Exactly!

[@mott2945]

Totally agree ❤

[@Pugwash.]

It's good to see an original and clever design. I've seen too many old VW's just fit the same rock'n'roll bed and cupboards.

[@dawntague9029]

Wow!! Looking amazing!! Love the colour. 😊

[@martinlewis8225]

Looks amazing! (Hope John claims all that R&D back from his corporate tax 😂)

[@mallie35]

Awesome build thou I'm not a fan of fitouts with storage on either side of the bed, really reduces the width of the bed but each to their own hey. Great to see an ID Buzz camper conversion, keen for the ID Buzz to be released here in Australia either later this year or in 2025. Safe travels.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Maybe watch this video to see why we ended up putting storage either side. ID Buzz Camper Full Build Start to Finish kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5uwlGukeNx3jq8

[@pauladams9323]

Beautiful conversion 👌🏼

[@RoamingRadfords]

It really is! Thank you x

[@lucindageoghegan9776]

Please could you tell us which induction hob you have - it’s super slim. What pans/kettle etc will you use? 😊

[@RoamingRadfords]

You’ll find these and much more of the things we use in our motorhome in our Amazon Shop www.amazon.co.uk/shop/roamingradfords

[@denisecafferky2248]

Oh I love it. It's fabulous 🎉

[@Basilbrush207]

Hi Do you think you could update us on how much difference it makes to the range of the van when it’s also putting the 30 amps into a depleted leisure battery after a couple of nights away. Be very curious. Thanks. Didn’t see anyone in the van when it was weighed. If it was weighed as part of roadside enforcement it would at least have had a driver to be stopped so don’t forget that’s at least 80kgs off the payload. What is the maximum discharge from the 150ah lithium battery? I believe you mentioned a 3kw inverter? Seems a bit powerful for it compared to most Lithium batteries on the market but impressive if it can deliver for a reasonable amount of time. Didn’t hear a mention of any heating or did I miss it?

[@RoamingRadfords]

Keep watching the videos as we will cover all this and more when using the new van

[@RoamingRadfords]

That’s how I usually drive, however I plan on trying to drive miss daisy too so we can see how far I can get out of it, but that’s not going to be easy with a lead foot!

[@petearnold8020]

29k + base... phew thats one big price tag!!!! so about £90k all in. Holy ###t. insurance going to cover that? i seriously feel a headache coming on. But it has been an interesting set of build videos.

[@xxwookey]

Yeah, it's an awful lot of money for a small van, but if you want an EV camper that does more than 200 miles (and I really do!) you have a choice of exactly one vehicle at the moment, and it's not very big. Going to the LWB adds a bit of space but no height (and they've not made a cargo version of the LWB yet, weirdly)

[@adiehull]

A front swivel seat would unlock so much more room. It's a lovely conversion, but how will you cook when its raining?

[@RoamingRadfords]

Wouldn’t it. We’ve put the cost of the conversion at the end of the video.

[@adiehull]

@@RoamingRadfords Thanks, more or less what I guessed for a high end job like that 👍🏻 it's lovely

[@darrensmith1698]

Your Buzz is looking great guys! What insurance company have you used and was it a bigger premium with the modifications?

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks. We plan on covering things like insurance in a future video.

[@ondrabenes_]

How much cost just the roof upgrade?

[@RoamingRadfords]

Give the guys at Horizon Roofs a shout www.horizonroofs.co.uk/

[@brendagore1115]

You can have a tent that is attached to the back where you cook, which makes an extra room and keepyou dry if it rains

[@RoamingRadfords]

Perfect!

[@brendagore1115]

The couple who you did the signage on Morgan have brought a small van and have attached a tent for more room

[@cwest171265]

Could you link to the small air fryer please x

[@RoamingRadfords]

bit.ly/49KxV72

[@davesdaze]

Hi Steve and lynn. Van looks nice. We have almost done our ex sainsbury home delivery van to camper conversion. Just windows to do May wit week. Where do you think you might use your vw for as you have the lovely kontiki. We love your channel. You have a nice polite family. Best wishes to you all. David and Beverley Norfolk

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you David & Beverley. We have already used it so make sure you’re subscribed to our Steve & Lynds channel as we should be releasing a video of our first night away in it on there in the next couple of days. youtube.com/@radfords

[@eddieimossi850]

Amazing job

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you.

[@gaynorprior9864]

Really wonderful thank you both for showing this 😊

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you xxx

[@Rebla01]

Spied that on your drive today 🤗, don’t worry I’m not stalking you 😅, was doing a lil job opposite ☺️. Very nice 👌🏽

[@RoamingRadfords]

Yikes 🤣🤣🤣

[@davekitchener9092]

Wow ..very nice 👌 love it .

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@epcode5121]

Sorry to say 🧐 It's a Wendy House... Not a VW Campervan at All ☹️ I had hope, you could enjoy a weekend in it. But it's Too Small.

[@RoamingRadfords]

Too small for you maybe, but it’s perfect for us. Make sure you’re subscribed to our Steve & Lynds channel where we’ll be releasing a video of our first night away in it over the next few days. youtube.com/@radfords

[@epcode5121]

@@littletedontour442 for a VW Camper. Volkswagen should be ashamed. It's not the Radfords fault. They have tried Thier best 😀🙏 it's just too small ☹️

[@epcode5121]

@@littletedontour442 over 45's just can't manage. Demographic show you can't afford a VW Campervan, until you have pee problems 😲

[@littletedontour442]

@@epcode5121 have you taken your pills today ? Emm the radfords commissioned the conversion, they are seasoned motorhome users, they know what works and what doesn’t work, you have to ask why this has been done. No one spends that amount of money on an electric van and adds the amount that it cost to convert just to have it as a second occasionally used vehicle. It’s been done for a purpose. It’s totally impractical.

[@hatmanphilly]

Crazy money for toy

[@Hudsonvanlife]

Hi Steve been watching for a week and have completed most of your vids great content I have a vw t5 converted but it's half wrapped but wanna get it rewrapped and change color is this something ya company does please mate and any discount 😁😁😁😁 keep up the good work guys

[@RoamingRadfords]

Welcome along. Wow that’s a heck of a binge watch, well done. Give the guys at work a shout to see what they can do for you and mention us. Call the office on 01908 378882 or email them [e-mail]

[@Hudsonvanlife]

Cheers mate appreciate it ill give em a bell today or nip down only up the road keep the streams up mate and when u next have a meet up ill pop up say hi

[@Hudsonvanlife]

Hi pal gave em a call lady was lovely bless her just waiting to hear back on a price fingers crossed and get booked in 👍👍👍

[@Above-The-Clouds]

That is so COOL. Air fryer- snap! 🤗

[@RoamingRadfords]

🥰

[@jackbailley]

Dead smart - love it

[@bobmckayfreedom]

So what was the total for van plus conversion ?

[@RoamingRadfords]

Bob I explained how much Knights will charge for the conversion at the end of the video, and I’ve just looked on Autotrader where you can pick up an ID Buzz for under £30k, so this is achievable for less than £60k.

[@Scud_and_thesTig]

Good descriptive video 👍💙❤

[@RoamingRadfords]

Many many thanks

[@rockinginafreeworld3256]

Too small , too expensive for the whole package, I love it.

[@grahamdaniel9534]

Just seen the new VW T7 California camper van think you guys should have waited it’s a lot more versatile no cooking alfresco and a sink you can wash up in sorry guys the Buzz it’s just too small what’s that saying IT LOOKS LIKE A PIG IN A POKE and I know you guys like the Buzz but the cost is WOW and the practical side is a NO there’s no storage in the Buzz for chairs clothes food wet clothes boots shoes etc etc The T7 also has lots of tec stuff which should keep at least one person happy 😂 think you will need to have takeaway delivery’s on speed dial when using the Buzz or a good restaurant pub guide happy camping 😎

[@RoamingRadfords]

I believe you missed the original brief of a fully electric car that can do over 200 miles on a charge and be converted to a Campervan for occasional use.

[@xxwookey]

When they make an electric T7 that does 200+ miles we can all look at that option, but until then it's the Buzz or nothing, and yes it's a space compromise.

[@RoamingRadfords]

@xxwookey we actually compared the space inside the latest VW Transporter campervan at the Caravan Salon show in last weeks video, and it didn’t feel much larger than our Buzz, and of course we prefer the layout of our Buzz over it, but I agree, just a few more inches of height would have been perfect.

[@lizmitchell1956]

Wow looks fantastic the attention to detail is so good thought of everything

[@RoamingRadfords]

🥰🥰🥰

[@joanne26]

OH MY Great craftsmanship in the conversion but it’s just still so small I suppose it’s just going to be used to just get some sleep if you’ve had a really busy day on the road You won’t need to cook in the van really if your are parked up somewhere overnight and there are plenty of eateries 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️❤️❤️👍 👍 🌼🌼😃😃

[@jonathancollis147]

Looks great but it would be no good for us. I’m 6ft 3” tall. Although I’m not an EV hater, I would be worried about sleeping on top of a massive EV battery pack. I know it’s rare, but I’ve seen videos of EV’s taking about 6 seconds from the battery starting to smoke to them bursting and into flames and exploding. At least with a normal diesel van as long as you have good fire detection devices you’ve got time to get out!! That is an issue of concern for me.

[@RoamingRadfords]

You’d fit no problem as the bed is 6’3”

[@joemorris1763]

Really nice but feel it will only be used a couple of times to get peoples reaction, even less practical than a normal VW van. That said they make a nice job.

[@pemman]

Wow! Great collaboration between you and John. And, boy John has done a smashin' job. Great travels ahead plus as you say a bit of tweaking here and there. 🙂🙂🙂

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you x

[@poppyk6182]

The van looks so good. 😍

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you x

[@dlgardner443]

Don't forget to LABEL the waste and fresh tanks. Otherwise, you may mix them up. Happy Camping!!

[@RoamingRadfords]

😬😬😬

[@lizstone3353]

Wow! It looks amazing 🤩 so much bigger than I thought I would 😊. Enjoy testing it out ❤x

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you Liz, we are!

[@DJRogEurotour]

Was amazing to see it in the flesh at The Campervan Campout such a clever design for a compact space.

[@RoamingRadfords]

And beautiful!! Don’t forget that 💁🏼‍♀️🤣

[@patriciasmith9254]

Wow looks great. He has done a great job.🐕🐾🐾🇬🇧

[@StevenGodfrey3956]

Very nice conversion , great colours 🫶👌👏

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you, we love it!

[@noelgregdavis8235]

Nice job done on the van best of luck with it

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you x

[@Sunnysa123]

Van looks so cute, lv it!!!!❤❤❤

[@RoamingRadfords]

🥰🥰🥰

[@erigrimo2455]

Stunning van

[@RoamingRadfords]

We love it.

[@janl7552]

Stunning! 😍❤️

[@RoamingRadfords]

🥰

[@robertgee8292]

Not 400 kg payload as the driver and any passenger have to be in when weighed 🤔

[@RoamingRadfords]

No they don’t. Payload refers to the amount of weight your motorhome can carry. For example, if your plate states 3,500kg is your maximum overall weight, then this is your payload. This includes passengers, pets, belongings, appliances, furniture, and anything else you may have in your motorhome.

[@robertgee8292]

@@RoamingRadfords yes that’s what I said 🤔

[@maximusreed]

Great little van but is it really what you need ????? Without the comforts of your big van !! These vans we call back packer vans ok for the youngies!

[@RoamingRadfords]

What we needed was a new second car to replace a Tesla. This is the perfect runaround, day van, occasional night away van.

[@maximusreed]

@@RoamingRadfords They did a fantastic job on the build making use of the space .. and as an overnighter makes sense i guess. .. would be very handy for the shows that you do ...

[@Chris_Carini]

Love it. The way forward. 😊👍

[@RoamingRadfords]

We think so x

[@poppyk6182]

No need for real dinner plates in a small van. You can buy a hundred paper plates for a couple of quid. Just throw them away when your finished.

[@RoamingRadfords]

We have them in the big van!!

[@tonysargent7787]

That is one lovely camper conversion so jealous lol Another great video I was always Steve Lindsay Eddie Harry and George 👍

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thanks Tony!

[@mott2945]

Fantastic ❤

[@PamelaLippitt-i6u]

Ha linns you look so happy i love the van love the little sink it will be so good when its all finished love it x🚍

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you x

[@teedee3765]

Might be good for the borrowers 😂😂

[@stevencowie1540]

Long as you guys happy…enjoy

[@RoamingRadfords]

We are.

[@bobmckayfreedom]

Enjoy your travels in it. I think the payload will get used up quick when you add chairs,food,people etc

[@RoamingRadfords]

Bob 400kg is an incredible amount of payload for such a small micro camper. There are family motorhomes with less payload than that!

[@bobmckayfreedom]

@@RoamingRadfords true ! No good for me unless my diet works 😂😂😂 It does look lovely

[@xxwookey]

400Kg is quite a lot of crap! Me +wife weigh 115Kg so that's 285Kg of 'stuff' to carry around. It's not a big van so there isn't much danger of what you put in weighing more than that.

[@snowmanthefirst]

You know you have to weigh it with you in side , police weigh totol weight including persons.

[@RoamingRadfords]

It has a 400kg payload after the conversion. We may not be featherweights, but I can assure you that we don’t weight anywhere near 400kg.

[@kroozer5215]

I would never entertain the idea of a small van like this, let's see how you get on with no storage or privacy, they are maybe OK for a solo

[@elizabethdunn2992]

I love it it’s fab ❤

[@RoamingRadfords]

Thank you x

[@californiamicke9527]

🙂👋👋🇸🇪

[@stefan2796]

To summarize the new ID Buzz: it's overhyped and overpriced. The range is very disappointing (even without towing something), the infotainment system needs to be improved and the standard interior contains lots of cheap plastic (the mods look great though!).

[@davemouls]

You'd of thought after spending £28k on converting it Lynds would be a bit more excited.

[@RoamingRadfords]

🤷🏼‍♀️ I’m very excited 🤷🏼‍♀️ the cost of the conversion had nothing to do with my excitement.