REFURBISHING A VERY CHEAP SWIFT ROYALE BARGAIN MOTORHOME

[@jameshunterford4099]

Rob, the way you talk through things with us is so genuine like you are chatting away to a mate. It’s brilliant!

[@youtubeviewer4792]

Completely agree with this but does anybody think that Chris sometimes sounds like Rodney Trotter? (I don't mean dopey, just sounds similar to him)

[@DrRasputin2012]

That's what I like about this channel; you're not afraid to own up to silly mistakes like that! That makes your channel more genuine.

[@alexadrianmanifold7899]

Not really a silly mistake. Not knowing how to work something is not a mistake really. Anyway love the video

[@properpropertyplanning2412]

The reason tens of thousands of us love you channel and videos, is because of your honesty, you could have easily cut out the section when Chris found the awning mechanism was user error. Which was hilarious. 😂🤣And your videos have such diverse elements and different, which is so unique. the vinyl flooring colour is spot on, and it will make the camper look much longer owing to the way the timber plank pattern is laid, perfect Rob keep them coming.

[@alexadrianmanifold7899]

Great video lads. But I disagree with the comments about the awning mistake. How is that a mistake. A mistake is when you have the knowledge but fail to apply it. We're always learning. Keep them video's coming boys.

[@manzajazz9025]

HI Rob, just a little bit of advice when you lay the vinyl floor, use a hook blade in your stanley knife, you'll have much more control than with a straight blade. Also, make sure you have the lines in the vinyl perfectly lined up with the side cabinets, because with the long narrow walkway, if its a fraction out, it won't look good! (ex-carpet/vinyl fitter).

[@johnbratley6926]

Many years ago at the age of 49 I was facing redundancy but if I managed to reach 50 with the company , I could also retire on a generous NON contributory final salary pension. The catch was the temporary job I was offered was on the other side of the country. I couldn't afford to rent a house so I bought an old 5 berth Abbey Lancaster caravan. I found a site that would allow me stay for a full year at very reasonable rates. The interior was tatty so I did a refurbishment to make into a comfortable 1 berth. Whilst on holiday we visited a boot sale and found a huge stack of heavy duty material in perfect colours for the van. The material was originally curtains in a large restaurant and was faded in parts. It cost us a whole £10.00. My wife was an excellent seamstress and made new curtains, pelmets, seat covers, tie backs and even 2 duvet covers with loads left over. The best £10.00 we ever spent.

[@garycurry4600]

I think your flooring choice matches what’s in there already, while updating the look of the floor. Well done, Rob.

[@markmoore6264]

I never tire of watching any of your videos no matter how long , this really is going to make a cracking camper when it's finished.

[@stephenricketts7764]

Well I would have done the same with the awning so don't be too embarrassed Rob. The floor covering is spot on with the colour. I know I suggested carpet tiles but I think you made the right choice thinking about how much footfall there will be. Well done to Chris on sorting that lock, everything is now secure. There wasn't too much waffle Rob, you were thinking out loud mate. 😁 Thanks Rob and Chris for another installment on the motor home it was enjoyable.👍👍

[@karpkatcher1070]

The smile on Chrises face when he explained “it’s the operator “ just great.

[@itsmephil2255]

I'm with you on that Rob, wouldn't have known about that awning gearbox, who knew you had to pull them down to engage

[@denisebennett3144]

Absolutely love watching your motor home videos. The floor will look fabulous.

[@andrewjones-productions]

The flooring is not necessarily my choice of colour but it is most definitely a good choice for that van! A good buy I think. As for the washroom door, that damage most likely comes from the steam when it is used as a shower. I would suggest to glue a suitably coloured splashback board to the back of it, which will also help to tidy up the back side of it and help to strengthen it a little. I knew about the awning and was shouting "pull it down" at the screen repetitively, but it was all good as it gave me a good chuckle as Chris informed you that it was 'user error'. Naturally, I made the same mistake until I was told how to use it, so you are not the first and won't be the last to do this! Anyway, it needed greasing so all's well that ends well!

[@chrisuk1287]

I hate this type of motorhome with a passion and simply refuse to pass any comment at all on the average type of person who owns them however, I loved this video do you know why though? It was honest, one of the best things about your content for me is its honesty, none of this million retakes to make sure the light is just right, none of the nonsense, honest content and this one was simply following you "pottering" around for this project, really enjoyable chaps thanks.

[@ianbeale2527]

Don't be embarrassed, Rob. Every day is a school day. Went to buy a series Land Rover years ago. I put it in 4wd to make sure it was all working, but it just didn't feel like it was in.I got out, looked underneath - no, everything was looking OK. But it was definitely NOT in 4wd. Got out and stared at the front wheels, wracking my brains as to what the problem could be. Then, I turned to the seller and said, "it's not working in 4wd, do you know what the problem might be ?" (thinking the front half-shafts may have been removed.) "The Free-wheel hubs aren't locked" came the reply. The best part being that the free-wheel hubs were one of the first things I'd mentioned before the test drive and I'd been "educating" him on Land Rovers as this was the first one he had and said he basically knew nothing about them, bought this one on a whim and hated how agricultural it was which was why it was for sale !!!

[@stuhukin5237]

I love those embarrassing moments Rob. What a genuine channel. Where else would you see that. Rob and Chris keeping it real. With typical good humour. Another great video thanks.

[@SuperWayneyb]

This video shows how important being good at the buying side of the job is. Great team you lads 🤘😎🤘🇬🇧

[@martinkitchin6204]

Fascinating. Admire your transparency and 'can do' attitude. Some years back with my Father in law's help, we did up a tired (& damp / rotten) old ABI. Our local caravan dealer in Cheadle was really helpful for locks, replacement a handbasin, a roof light (we lost that on the M62!) & a spare wheel. Biggest transformation ever was the self adhesive strip set we got from them to hide the damaged front panel. Thank you NW Caravans.

[@ZL-jr5xp]

Keeping that awning mixup in the video is another reason I love your channel, you show the good and the bad👍🏻

[@mixiepalms8338]

the flooring is perfect. great video

[@firemanspam999]

Save yourself the hassle of taking them bases out and vinyl up to them and put a bead of silicon around the edges. Will help keep it watertight when cleaning and save you alot of potential agro. Also of you are trying to modernise it a little look for some LED lighting to replace them crap old tube lights inside. Better for power consumption too.

[@liamhearne146]

Really enjoying this series of videos on the camper and since covid it's amazing the amount of people who have gone off and bought one. Love your enthusiasm Rob on this one could see you keeping it.

[@nevillemorley5926]

Loads of little jobs but what a van! That's going to be a lovely van. Love it!

[@ridgmont61]

You could have not included your error with the awning canopy - good on you for including it, it shows you are very confident on what you are doing.

[@sruk]

We’re all human and make mistakes if we edited it all out that to us would make us fibbers 👌👍

[@whu58]

The floor covering is spot on Rob, Im after buying a campervan around less than 5 metres in length that is 2016 onwards..................would love you two to do more campervan refits in the future - very enjoyable and interesting video guys!

[@jimbo9310]

Rob cut out the Lino with a Stanley knife around the locker bases and bed boxes on the outside etc . Then use that as a template to cut the new Lino but add a couple of centimetres to make it bigger all round and tuck it under the bed boxes and wardrobe etc. You should be able to undo the screws holding the furniture to the floor and push it under. It doesn’t matter about the different Lino’s as you won’t see the inside the bases anyway. Plus they are a similar colour .

[@LittleCarol]

A camper van with pink seats...I absolutely love it..my idea of heaven..The flooring choice is perfect. I would have chosen that myself too..Elegant and stylish are the two words you are looking for..

[@neilread6888]

Getting on nicely, flooring will be spot on. On the door where you have put the bracket on the back you should try some miter adhesive to keep the joint closed, will work a treat, only about £7 from screwfix

[@robertwickens1210]

Getting there chaps. The misses just dyed our caravan curtains in the washing machine. from a green to light grey. Looks alot more modern and wasn't much more than £20 for the dye and 2 spins in the machine. 👌

[@mentalneil]

Rob you don't have to remove the bench seats to lay the flooring, if you can cut the original around the edges and remove it intact you should be able to use the old flooring as a template to cut the new, then just glue it in place, if you want some help just shout, I'm only in Chatham

[@scottforrest7058]

You are going the extra mile with this one Rob . Have you told Chris you want to keep it yet ?!

[@simonbroddle754]

Yep, Lambo's up for sale, keeping the motorhome! 🤣

[@Anita-gp1gv]

Well I mega enjoyed this, and this is the 2nd time viewing it. You are turning it from a Cinderella into a Princess. What with your buying skills and Chris expertise your doing great. I think this one is going to be better than the first one you sold at Co Part. With your attention to detail. Just to say at our caravan we have Fly Blinds on all windows and door. Also aluminium looking pull down blinds . The Mosquito 🦟 blinds keep the direct sun out. Also we have tied back curtains which we don’t use, just for decorative purposes. We also put a nice matching flooring down and it transformed it. But we still need the runner we bought from Aldi. We put a bathroom type vinyl flooring in the shower room. And it’s just made it so much nicer. Did you mention the Cassette I can’t remember. It’s going to look a spanker by the time you have finished . I would just put the fly screen up at the back window until you can replace it, or mend it . And the awning working is just the icing on the cake. You have done well lads .

[@gwoppo4329]

@@treecutter1806 ain’t it on finance ?

[@neilwrench6980]

Hi Rob to clean the gel coat and sides I have used Owatrol Gelcoat surface restorer and gel coat restorer. It also cleans the rest of the Motorhome Neil

[@tomsatterthwaite9674]

I love this channel. I think both Rob and Chris are very funny (awning user error) and they clearly have a great relationship. And three times a week is a treat 👏

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

As a builder you gentlemen are spot on about waiting for everything to be done before you finish the floor. Great choice on the flooring. Vertical and horizontal do not apply to flooring LOL port starboard fore aft bow stern maybe. Remote electric motors for the awning are available. Fiama are top of the line. Thanks for sharing

[@1mic3]

Maybe like a lot of people I was shouting “pull on it” when you were trying to open the awning 😂😂😂 rather than an electric motor for the awning ,maybe Chris could fashion a hook that will fit in a battery drill, that would speed up the process no end. Really enjoying this project Rob, whilst dreaming of owning it myself 👍👍👍

[@steeshyboy]

Your videos are excellent!! This is such a good series. Really enjoyed the last campervan you did and this one just as good!!👍🏻

[@Anita-gp1gv]

I think it’s better tbh

[@dozerblade]

I'm afraid I would just cut the vinyl to fit the centre aisle and sod under the seats, but I know you guys are perfectionists and if that's the way you want to go , then good on you.

[@NeObliviscaris3663]

By far my favourite projects to watch on your channel lads

[@1tonyboat]

Really enjoying these video`s, The bathroom door would have been right up my street to fix ,ex cabinet maker .......Just had a Suntor 2.8 ltr out for 2 weeks ,our first time in a motor home and we fell in love with it . we covered 1500 miles touring Scotland and the North ......Keep up the good work,,

[@johndavies6246]

Like the 'plank' look of the soft vinyl flooring!! A quick tip from when we removed vinyl tiles from a concrete floor in our kitchen, that glue is a b*tch - instead of coming up in strips, it was breaking into pieces. I laughed when the wife said to run a medium to hot iron over it first, but that did the trick by softening the glue first so that they did come up in strips. I used a 6" heavy duty scraper ( Screwfix item 87299 ) which worked a treat. Good luck and great job so far.

[@classicgamer4451]

Rob and Chris yes it's back loving these videos on the camper I would done the same with that awning never mind it's coming together nicely now looking forward to more on this camper

[@leefinney592]

It's such a great feeling when you can fix something yourself. And the amount of little businesses out there in the back streets that can fix things for you is unreal. You don't always need to replace something.

[@johnpritchard2772]

Hello Chris & Rob, so enjoyed the motorhome video, and I did chuckel when Chris said it was "the operator" at fault with the wind out gearing for the awning - ha-ha!! Yes, the flooring is just right too! This is going to be a great vehical for someone - thats if it goes up for sale, or kept on site for your family?? best wishes from Lincolnshire.

[@peter-e2q]

Nothing is ever wasted. You know know more about the awning gearbox, and have a newly cleaned and greased up box that will last for years. I’ve learned something too. As I do in your videos… a Lot!

[@michellepeake684]

Hi Rob, if you go on Ebay you can pick up new LPG gas stickers for a few pounds. Remove old, fit the new ones and they will freshen up that door no end once the tape residue has gone.

[@rickbuck8277]

The cushion floor will make the van look bigger because of the pattern good choice, it's looking good 👍

[@goonermick7786]

Think you nailed to flooring Rob imo, classic with the awning laughed my socks off ha ha Chris’s face was a picture bless him, can’t wait to see we’re this goes crack on.

[@peterengland6153]

I have recently replaced my vinyl in the caravan with composite clipboard flooring, in my opinion so much better than vinyl.

[@phil7993]

Hi Gents, just catching up! A company called CAK Tanks supplies all kinds of fittings for caravans and campervans. The latest for floor coverings are shaped and edge bound loose fit carpets which can be velcro onto floor vinyl.. keep up the great work, I am always tinkering and figuring our how stuff can be sorted!!

[@sonofedmund5004]

Flooring will look fresh without clashing, good choice. Gonna be a nice van when all the snagging has been done.

[@pomnichowski]

Quite nice... There and Back Again! Wouldn't have it any other way... Much Thanks Fellas!

[@hollydelihgt]

Yes I'm so glad you took my previous comment on board and went with wood effect vinyl it's gonna look so much better and stay clean with it basically being a kitchen and wet area

[@graemew7001]

Glad you asked Clare's advice, the flooring you chose in the end is spot on. Don't worry about the awning Rob, how many times do we get into an unfamiliar car and go fumbling about for reverse? 😂

[@darrenfolkard228]

Grt video Rob.Rob iv fitted a few floors in caravans ,your probably find it won't be stuck down just some big staples underr the furniture near the edges holding it down...Good luck & look forward to the next video 👍

[@danieleaton1399]

Great jobs guys good to see this coming along that flooring will look good and blend right in 👍

[@davrojohnson1156]

Good job , Use quick steel putty to extend the metal arm on the lock quick and permanent fix , I swear by it on little small fixes like that.

[@richardjones5255]

That was not a mistake, that was an awning drive, grease and service. The flooring was a good choice, the lines will enhance the feeling of space, the style is right on trend and the colour is perfect, with no risk of a clash. There is a host of little 'bitty' issues, none are huge, but they all take time, five minutes here, two hours searching there, but mean another step along the progress chart. It is a sound idea to get the inside cleaned out before you put the great new stuff in place. Keep on carrying on, and get it right up to standard before you pass it on.

[@ringcrafts8546]

Wow, not a part left unrepaired even if it's working fine lol gets me oil on them doors, what a lovely vehicle, keep up the great work Rob and Chris.

[@marccallaghan4432]

Good to Chris's fabrication skills are still in full flow with the gas cubby hole. Great to see this project moving forward. Great content as normal 👌

[@lpalmer2606]

good luck with the flooring, to do it properly you'll have to take all the units out, in the factory the flooring goes down before anything else is fitted. great content again

[@rlk67]

Your doing a perfect job Rob & Chris, repairing and completing all the broken and mailfunctioning parts.. the new flooring will make it look much better. It will be perfect when you are done ! Take it on a well deserved vacation?👍😎

[@1978JonBullock]

Rob, Chris, The motor home is coming along nicely, Chris saves the day with the awning and plus at least it got fresh grease. Rob the flooring is a good colour match, nice find for the price. All these small jobs will make a big difference when you get done.

[@paulmackay6376]

Love how excited you get with a Motorhome......it's like Chris with lawn tractors !

[@marlowjoinery9783]

Quick tip to get glue in that door gap put wood glue one side and a vacuum the other and suck the glue through it works great on cracks

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello Rob, great video a few jobs sorted out for the motorhome,locks and keys which makes it much safer.the awning looks brand new when erected.

[@adrianhoe5199]

Rob you should have pre drilled the holes in the bits of wood holding the door panel in, it then would not have split,,, loving the vids ,, keep them coming.

[@paulmoore6345]

Looking good, That new flooring really brings it up to date, good job with all the locks as well

[@Popeyes66]

This camper reminds me I'm English,and in ENGLAND . Can't wait to see her on the motorway .

[@thefamilyrobbo]

👍 for the flooring. Nice work on the rest of it. "Found the problem. It's the operator" Another priceless one liner from Chris 😂

[@tonylawlor3503]

The little bits take, time. Very nice Rob and Chris

[@mikeclifton7778]

What a good series, something else that you and Chris can turn your hands to. The flooring is a good match for the existing decor and a Billy Bargain to boot, looking forward to the next instalment. You might strike lucky with the broken window by contacting some caravan breakers.

[@davep4589]

Spot on with flooring Rob, plus the way your doing it will visibly make it look bigger on the eye, going the extra mile on this

[@simonhannaford1311]

I’m really enjoying watching the camper videos 🚐

[@olivers.6420]

Great job guys!! Great to see that you can improvise to solve these tiny things!!

[@Simon_W74]

With the Bathroom door I would have removed it from the van and then stripped the door back to its component parts to then re glue it, as the joints are probably quite weak, and made new bits of trim to hold the panel in place. If you are screwing into wood near the edge you need to pilot drill it to stop it from splitting. You should be able to get most door lock components, it is just trying to find the right ones that is a bugger. I have had to do similar with my own Motorhomes, Found out recently that the front indicator units are the same as a mk2 Golf. Sadly I could find Clear ones that were not same thing like £80 from the States. Shame but the ones I fitted as I keep having the bulbs come loose as they only had effectively one screw holding them in and they'd vibrate loose.

[@sandwichbar8226]

These motorhome videos are absolute gold! I could watch these all day long 👍🇬🇧

[@Anita-gp1gv]

Same here just watched it twice .

[@pauladriandavies3840]

Another little project coming to fruition. Diamond Chris rides to the rescue once more.It will be a cracker when completed. Great choice of flooring ,Looking forward to the next video.Keep The Faith .👍🇬🇧London Paul.

[@robinfuller747]

Oleary motor homes have the lock etc. The motor homes come with rugs sets...I used to work for swift made Russell lane cottingham.....also caravan surplus

[@davidcook6064]

Flooring is perfect. Pity only the strip in the middle is ever going to be seen! One of your best projects at the moment. Definately worth getting this absolutely spot on. Big profit potential. 👍👍

[@Dj-zx8kc]

Rob If I remember rightly they are rough cast it does look okay from what you shown I work on those locks it's a vcam zadi lock you can get replacement inner barrel but they pain in the behind to change Window you can get a new one remade there are companies that do this or if there any caravan breakers near you

[@Dj-zx8kc]

Locker West Alloy WD Long Replacement Door Gas Locker Lock Caravan Motorhome just use the back peace

[@philipadams4043]

Brilliant video really interesting I'm not surprised you left that little error in on the awning, just shows everybody how honest you guys are. I think your names on this Rob🤣🤣🤔

[@JPVolvo]

Always a good day when I see a notification from SRUK, have a good one to you both

[@Alexander_l322]

Are you a Volvo man like me?

[@johnelbro127]

Yet again another great video on the camper van, perfect colour choice for the floor, agree with the comment when you lay it because of the plank effect lines,but like everything it will be ‘perfect’. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@twoeyedbob]

When putting the awning out You wind it right out then back a quarter turn , Or until it’s taught 😉

[@derekt7606]

Lay out the vinyl in the sun to soften before cutting and laying.

[@mcplindgren]

That flooring is going to look brilliant when it's down. Will make it feel more modern, even with the upholstery. Once it's all done, you both will have to do a Salvage Rebuilds Road Trip and do a weekend in it, before you punt it on 👌🏻😂

[@simorris7826]

Taking shape guys 👍 i did a van camper conversion last year and loved every minute of doing it. Identical floor as you bought! It’s the small jobs that take up the most time. Loving this one 👍

[@williamdonly7966]

Rob brilliant job so far, Claire speaks the truth !! Loved this video, Inc the school boy errors? Well done, and Chris to he came to your rescue!!!

[@thefloorkiller]

Love it, great seeing these little jobs being done all these details matter, perfect choice of flooring, you're making this a lovely van, I have a feeling you would like to keep it and if it was me I would, I am loving every video on this van, superb work lads

[@deanwainwright4204]

Great video guys loving the motorhome refurb! As for the awning i would have done the same i had no clue you have to pull on the arm every day is a school day as you say! Flooring looks bang on btw. Keep up the good work really enjoyed that one 👍

[@richardtodd1898]

Great content as always lads,don’t want to burst your bubble but it’s like a caravan with a engine,but with a motor home you have to get a habitation check for damp if you are going to sell it on unless you are going to sell to trade or for spares or repairs as the buyer has 6 months protection just be careful especially with the roof,walls & the floor,get it serviced inside & structurally just don’t want you to get caught out as it’s not like a car thanks for the brilliant contact again

[@howardlake6178]

Of your videos, I like all, but my 2 particular favourites are the motor homes and the chassis straightening. The more complex the better, from where I’m sitting 😂

[@mikeberry304]

Great video guys , when I saw the awning mechanism, I thought , that hook looks like the same type as the override unit on a roller shutter door and, yes it is , was Chris shaking his head when you arrived that morning Rob 🤣, coming along nicely Rob

[@drugansltd4344]

Haha brilliant, keep em comming fellas, Chris when you said you fixed the problem, and the problem was the operator haha, that grin. Makes you look sad when you got your new mower haha. Don't worry Rob, Chris didn't know at the time tbh otherwise that would of made him grin so big he would of had his own gravity field haha

[@alanelder3259]

Rob the flooring is a good colour match and it will give the camper a more modern look. Chris's latch looks factory !

[@johnmcmahon4364]

Great choice with the flooring Rob, some good jobs done, that awning looks great when its up. Cannot wait to see the finished job, nice motor

[@1066gaz]

Rob you ought to fit a second outside door lock the same as the the top right one and fit it between the 2 vents as someone could use a crowbar to prise the bottom of the door and get in. Or even better fit one at the very bottom of the door if you can fit it there.

[@Anita-gp1gv]

Yes you can’t be too careful .

[@chrisperri7224]

Brilliant video You’ve made the right choice with the floor covering. Giving the inside a good clean will make it smell nicer 👍👍

[@vincetaylor944]

Great choice of flooring, will suit it nicely and modern the interior.

[@alancope9962]

Rob, Have you checked for a switch in the habitation area for the radio, ours has the switch there so you can turn it off when you go to bed. Best of luck