SEAT HACK How to turn twin passenger seat into a single seat campervan conversion

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Mel's Big Van Small World

4 жыл бұрын

SEAT HACK how to turn twin passenger seat into a single seat campervan conversion #vanlife
Cutting Passenger Seat in half Making A walk through Cab in my Mercedes Sprinter RV camper van.
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@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
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@Lou_Sylw_Bulgarian_Rescue_Dogs
@Lou_Sylw_Bulgarian_Rescue_Dogs 2 жыл бұрын
We also did this based on your experiment. We set off on our van tour of the UK & EU and couldn't bare the double front seat. So I took my grinder and saw to it and the other half sowed the side up and I must say its spot on. For anyone concerned about the MOT. The mechanic said it was spot on. No problem. Saved me like 500£ on a new seat. Ridiculously priced those things 🤣
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 2 жыл бұрын
That’s brilliant so glad it worked for you stay safe 👍🤓👍
@alexrailton2067
@alexrailton2067 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info regarding MOT, that's what I was wondering about while watching.. Just bought a Citroen Relay to convert and ideally wanted a walk through but not enough to spend £500 on a single seat, will be getting the angle grinder out instead.
@Lou_Sylw_Bulgarian_Rescue_Dogs
@Lou_Sylw_Bulgarian_Rescue_Dogs Жыл бұрын
@@alexrailton2067 Yeah exactly. Crazy money. Passed 2 MOT's with no problems. If you aren't the best at sowing. Those seat covers work a treat too! 😅👍
@alexrailton2067
@alexrailton2067 Жыл бұрын
@@Lou_Sylw_Bulgarian_Rescue_Dogs Haha never done any sewing before so we'll have to see.. I'll keep the seat cover in mind as "Plan B" lol. Thanks again.
@michaelw2104
@michaelw2104 4 жыл бұрын
LOL, Mel your like the David Bellamy of the van world
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you 😂😂🤓👍
@markwhitehead1658
@markwhitehead1658 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant 👍
@spitfiretrading
@spitfiretrading 4 жыл бұрын
@@markwhitehead1658 How you going Mate? Niall here :)
@markwhitehead1658
@markwhitehead1658 4 жыл бұрын
@@spitfiretrading all good thanks mate still loving the Convoy ☺ Hope all good with you mate 👍
@remlatzargonix1329
@remlatzargonix1329 4 жыл бұрын
That tip about the yellow plug was a good one.....I wouldn't have had a clue. Cheers!
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome thanks for your support 🤓👍
@TheAndrew363
@TheAndrew363 4 жыл бұрын
Great job Mel , My mate is a MOT inspector and he said MOT Failure the middle seat belt will need to be removed because its a over the shoulder type on a seat without a back . no problem if it's removed.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that really appreciate you taking the time to help 🤓👍
@paulmackilligin1754
@paulmackilligin1754 7 ай бұрын
Pair of scissors: SNIP! Seat belt gone.
@strongandco
@strongandco 4 жыл бұрын
I think you filmed a 'cracking' outro when you climbed through into the back without realising it :-) Brilliant video Mel. Too late now but hot melt glue is fantastic for fabric as long as its slightly porous to give it a key. I glue pinch buckles onto webbing straps rather than sewing them and as long as you glue small sections at a time and clamp them in place while its still hot it's immensely strong.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks really appreciate your suggestion I did thank about glue but didn’t want to risk it 🤓👍
@whu58
@whu58 4 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld Thinking about it, you could have borrowed my canvas `stretcher pliers` (picture framing tool) if I had known.
@michaelw2104
@michaelw2104 4 жыл бұрын
Mel as far as MOT goes if its not there they can not fail it, nothing to inspect but the fact you left the middle seat belt there might be an issue . i was surprised while you had the seat apart you didn't take it out
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea 👍🤓
@linz_in_NZ
@linz_in_NZ 4 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld Does your V5 say 2 or 3 seats? If it doesn't specify either then get rid of the seatbelt and hopefully that will keep them happy 🙂👍🚐
@bobflyman
@bobflyman 2 жыл бұрын
When I suggested to the bloke in the camper workshop who fitted my windows that I'd do this to my Renault Trafic I fitted out he said it wouldn't pass an MoT. Obviously can be done!
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had no problem with MOT
@meeeeeebojo
@meeeeeebojo 4 жыл бұрын
Nice job... No problem with mot with mine & its identical😎👍
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you good to know 🤓👍
@bluesurfertodd
@bluesurfertodd 12 күн бұрын
wow love that idea, I wonder if that's legal here in Aussie. Love the light hearted humor. cheers mate.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 11 күн бұрын
Thank you I’m not sure if it’s allowed in Australia but in the uk we can do pretty much anything we want but I’d still rather be in Oz really starting to miss Queensland 👍🤓👍
@dannyblueprint7078
@dannyblueprint7078 9 ай бұрын
Mel : ‘I’m not a big fan of 240v’ Fast forward 3 years and I’ve just watched a video of Mel boiling his kettle on a induction hob and absolutely loving life 😆😆
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 9 ай бұрын
Yeah I’m covered 😂👍
@angelaviolet
@angelaviolet 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video Mel, you're like the 'David Attenborough' of the Van world.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you that’s a real complement 👍🤓
@andrewgilbride7546
@andrewgilbride7546 3 жыл бұрын
Gwapple me gwape nuts!
@estherstephens1858
@estherstephens1858 4 жыл бұрын
Mel, I have to admit I was worried about you cutting that seat but it looks AMAZING!!! I’m truly impressed. Job well done!!
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤓👍
@PhilPassmore
@PhilPassmore 4 жыл бұрын
Why not mount the 'push button' end of the seat belt onto the other side of the seat that's left (far left side), and do the seat belt up in the other direction. Then you could have the whole lot pivot too without any problems, and the seat belt left behind would actually have a use? Just a thought.
@wanderingbox7971
@wanderingbox7971 3 жыл бұрын
good stuff deffo good to leave the seat part less is more and it enables a good slide through
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@FreedomStrider
@FreedomStrider 4 жыл бұрын
Love your humour and sense of storytelling Mel - can;t wait to see the van build and your DIY approach - we removed our double seat to fit a double swivel and that yellow cable is a friggin' pain!!
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s nice of you to say much appreciated yes that yellow plug can be a pain 😬👍🤓
@fraserhardmetal7143
@fraserhardmetal7143 4 жыл бұрын
Mel - you are gradually changing into Paul Whitehouse - remember the " aren't things great " sketches - funny and informative.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Lol I remember that 😂🤓👍
@NomaddUK
@NomaddUK 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@ResilienceQd
@ResilienceQd 4 жыл бұрын
I really liked that! I've been wondering what it would look like if you took half the seat off, and now I know. You're like a proper McGyver, Mel, and it's so much fun to watch your videos. Don't ever stop just being you on camera - you have that certain likeability factor and you're really good at talking people through the steps of each process. As for yellow screws, I'd never even heard of them so that was very good info too. Great stuf! 😊
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s really nice of you I really do appreciate your encouragement 🤓👍
@malimoo7279
@malimoo7279 2 жыл бұрын
Oh I have been wanting to do this since I took the van on a few years ago! Now I know it can be done I just need to get the bottle to get it done. Thank you.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 2 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely welcome 👍
@glynatmore1817
@glynatmore1817 2 жыл бұрын
It's all going wrong now mel. !! Lol Your such a funny man God bless you sir. Kind regards Glyn
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@sarahthedreamcatcher8357
@sarahthedreamcatcher8357 4 жыл бұрын
You sew as well Mel omg what an excellent job it looks really nice and as you said great storage for your electrics you could put your diesel heater in there.Great idea to do that glad to see your making progress xxx
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Hi ya I wouldn’t say my sewing is all that good els I wouldn’t have holes in my trousers lol good idea about the heater 🤓👍🍻
@sarahthedreamcatcher8357
@sarahthedreamcatcher8357 4 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld well it looked good through the camera xxx
@mikegreen7902
@mikegreen7902 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel. So happy you didn't cut off the wrong half! Lovely to follow your project.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you now that would have been embarrassing lol 😂👍🤓
@superspace4179
@superspace4179 4 жыл бұрын
I’m really enjoying this van build like all your other videos. Thanks Mel.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate your positive feedback really encouraging 🤓👍
@linz_in_NZ
@linz_in_NZ 4 жыл бұрын
Nice job Mel. I've still got the full box under my 1 & 1/2 seat , part of it is a toolbox with lift up lid between the seats, the rest is under the passenger seat and used to house all the Ambulance electrics. We wondered about putting the leisure battery in there, but it wasn't quite big enough for the battery we ended up with, but will get used for things that might get dirty, so we don't want in the other storage areas - like hook up cable, water fill pipe and levelling ramps etc.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Linz I have to say you gave me the encouragement to go ahead and do it and your rite the bass dose make a great storage box 👍🤓
@alanmay1945
@alanmay1945 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel, a particularly great video, because of doing this innovative and pioneering job, from your own original thought; no one else including me has had this idea. When you first told us about doing this I thought it was ridiculous, but how wrong I was, because what you've achieved here is a great solution and with not much difficulty either. I think it will be ok for the MOT, because I can't see why it should'nt be. Very well done Me, congratulations! from Alan, in Norwich.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s really appreciated makes all the hard work worthwhile 🤓👍
@carold8308
@carold8308 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this vid Mel. I've been thinking of doing this to my double seat but was a bit worried about the structure of the seat. Now you've shown me I'm all set to go once I've sorted my table. V many thanks :) :)
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome please be careful 👍🤓
@carold8308
@carold8308 4 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld Don't worry, i will be :)
@darren-cottageatelier8962
@darren-cottageatelier8962 4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff Mel, I was a little worried about how it would look, but you pulled it off, also thanks for the tip about the yellow plugs, I didn't know that, so I am happy that you strongly emphasised the issues of not disconnecting the battery. I am looking forward to seeing more on this conversion.. Greg Virgo will be looking over his shoulder :-)
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you and you’re absolutely welcome really appreciate your encouragement and support 🤓👍
@markwhitehead1658
@markwhitehead1658 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mel great video. It just shows what can be done if you put your mind to it. Nice one👍
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤓👍
@uncledodge9396
@uncledodge9396 3 жыл бұрын
Last Transit I worked on I fitted a pair of Ford Mondeo seats in it out of a crashed motor, cost was £120 for the pair but well worth it, far less hassle than the conversion you've done, I did have to change a few little bits on it but ended up with electrically adjustable and heated!
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds lush 👍
@paulshideout9056
@paulshideout9056 4 жыл бұрын
Great job Mel it's something I wanted to do on my t6 but didn't have the balls for love it !!
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers 🍻 🤓👍
@sunnydaze6974
@sunnydaze6974 4 жыл бұрын
Well, I'm very impressed by the work Mel !! A huge thumbs up for that piece of work. Well done. :)
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤓👍
@ROUTEPLANNERPAUL
@ROUTEPLANNERPAUL 4 жыл бұрын
Evening Mel,, that's a great idea on the seat ur vans coming on my friend 👍👍👍👍
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 😂👍
@allengraham7016
@allengraham7016 4 жыл бұрын
brilliant idea never seen that before people will catch on to that like me going to have to look at my t4 seat cheers Mel
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you and good luck with yours 🤓👍
@codeblack3026
@codeblack3026 Ай бұрын
VW double seats going to be sliced up now.Good vid.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Ай бұрын
Thank you and good luck with your project 👍🤓👍
@gosomewherenew
@gosomewherenew 7 ай бұрын
I know this is an old video but is found it super interesting! Cheers
@davidgriffiths7696
@davidgriffiths7696 2 ай бұрын
Good ideas
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 2 ай бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@HonkyHorton
@HonkyHorton 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent work Mel and it didn’t cost a penny, my kind of van build.....free 👍
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤓👍
@MELODYMUNRO
@MELODYMUNRO 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, I have been pondering what to do about the seats.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 2 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely welcome good luck with your build 👍😊👍
@ashy1423
@ashy1423 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel, I’m Loving the videos and your get it done attitude 👍 Glad to hear it passed it’s MOT. Stay well and hope to see another video soon. Ash from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you I appreciate your support please feel free to share 👍🤓
@mikewalker9238
@mikewalker9238 4 жыл бұрын
Get a drivers seat from a left hand drive van. One thing you need to do if you are going to use it all year is a bulk head that's at least 1.5" thick and full of insulation. An opening with a curtain during the day and a "PLUG" you can place in at night the same thickness aa the bulk head. The drivers area on s van gets very cold. The vans heater also is a wast of time if your trying to keep the van warm without a bulk head.
@jrsuk1170
@jrsuk1170 4 жыл бұрын
Great idea Mel. I'm going to borrow this idea .....after I renew my mot 👍
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you good luck with your mot 🤓👍
@carold8308
@carold8308 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mel so much for this video. I have done similar to my van seats now, only i removed the outer passenger seat. One other difference is that i cut thru the metal with an electric hacksaw - no sparks at all, so I might advise others doing this to use one of these. I would add a pic here but i don't think its possible/I don't know how to. So thanks again for your video. Cheers and Happy New Year. ☺️
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Hay carol that’s a great idea and probably a lot safer too good luck with your conversation 👍🤓👍
@carold8308
@carold8308 4 жыл бұрын
Yes well i don't have an angle grinder whereas i do have the electric saw - bought for getting small branches off trees, so it was luck in the form of using what i already had. I wasn't at all sure it would cut thru but it did - easily! Yipee.
@nickjury5198
@nickjury5198 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic👍
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤓👍
@des2610
@des2610 4 жыл бұрын
Hey Mel, I have the same problem in my sprinter....This is a cheap and acceptable solution! I didn't think of this but I would prefer some nice comfy bucket seats but boy are they expensive!!!
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for positive feedback I’m so pleased I did this as not only do I now have a way of getting into the living space I also keep the storage space under the seat it’s a win win 👍
@Pugwash.
@Pugwash. 4 жыл бұрын
You might want to change the number of seats on the V5 when you next send it, but don't worry too much. My van was registered new with 3 seats when it only had 2! I got that sorted this year. I have more of a crouch and crawl-through on my van.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Ooh 😮 I didn’t even think about that well done 👍 thank you 🤓👍
@garrybeard2031
@garrybeard2031 4 жыл бұрын
Well MEL you did it.it looks great well done mate.👍🇬🇧🤘🍺
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤓👍
@Bishbashbosh67
@Bishbashbosh67 4 жыл бұрын
Nice vid Mel great cheap easy fix for getting into the back,Looks good great work
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you I’m glad you think so 🤓👍
@barrysoutthere
@barrysoutthere 4 жыл бұрын
Top work Mel !
@whu58
@whu58 4 жыл бұрын
Great job Mel, the stitching looks pretty good mate, for MOT purposes, they might say that its "half a seat" with no back rest or seat belt in place = maybe just get rid of the padded seat base bit so it looks like a storage/housing box and not half a seat?
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate 🤓👍
@jamiecallumsykes
@jamiecallumsykes 4 жыл бұрын
Get rid of the belt and I think your be fine as you said you have just moted her so your fine for a year
@joyardley1742
@joyardley1742 4 жыл бұрын
I love your presentations ....and now you have told. Us you have two cats 🐈 x😻
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤓👍
@donielle1531
@donielle1531 3 жыл бұрын
Love it
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s very kind of you to say
@frederickharron5217
@frederickharron5217 4 жыл бұрын
Looks surprisingly good, I thought it would've looked worse for some reason...! Another good one Mel...
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you I was really surprised how well it worked out to and relieved 🤓👍
@spitNsawdust
@spitNsawdust 3 жыл бұрын
Great to see the van at the beginning 😊👍
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you buddy
@susanwoods174
@susanwoods174 4 жыл бұрын
We did this to our Renault master, your sewing is better than mine!! Well done. Why would anyone want to go outside to come back in again?? Love ur vids. Our plan is to get a swivel chair one day.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Well done 👍 pleased to know you managed to do the same but in a different van 🤓👍
@CheckFred
@CheckFred 4 жыл бұрын
That was an EXCELLENT bit of advice about the Yellow Plugs - (Never knew that one :-) And your Sewing?? ............ 'Blanket-Stitch' every time ;-)
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
You are welcome thanks for watching 🤓👍
@catvando3209
@catvando3209 4 жыл бұрын
Nice one Mel. One bit of advice about the grinder is don't over tighten it with the spanner otherwise you have difficulty getting it off again later. Look forward to the next video. Best wishes.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks that’s sound advice 🤓👍
@stevehughes6533
@stevehughes6533 4 жыл бұрын
I'm impressed with that. I thought you'd use a large hand saw and just put up with bits of foam hanging out
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤓👍
@woolleycodwanderers4833
@woolleycodwanderers4833 4 жыл бұрын
Good job 👍 it's better to be able to get into the back from the front , I climb through our escape hatch more than I ever expected I would 😁 ... ❤️👵🏼🐾🐾🤠
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
That’s funny I had the same experience with my transit that’s why I was determined to make this one a walkthrough 🤓👍
@woolleycodwanderers4833
@woolleycodwanderers4833 4 жыл бұрын
Mel’s Van World 😉👍
@bstfabricsltd687
@bstfabricsltd687 4 жыл бұрын
I enjoy watching your videos
@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN
@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN 4 жыл бұрын
That yellow plug is useful to know about mate 👍 cracking job on the vid, pun intended lol 🤣
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🤓👍😂
@bonza6128
@bonza6128 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant what a great idea Mel and very entertaining
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🤓👍
@nightwalker5278
@nightwalker5278 4 жыл бұрын
All things considered and that is one difficult project. You did a cracking job there. Great upload :)
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤓👍
@NomaddUK
@NomaddUK 4 жыл бұрын
Teehee cracking 😂
@SooperSkoots
@SooperSkoots 4 жыл бұрын
Mel that is a cracking idea mate i have the VW Crafter so guess what i'm doing soon, great videos keep it up......
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you and good luck just be careful 🤓👍
@tambrath
@tambrath 4 жыл бұрын
Well done Mel looks the part and useable for now . Will be back for more cracks I hope not lol
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers 🍻 👍🤓
@christophermason1574
@christophermason1574 4 жыл бұрын
Mel, looks mint, as regards to the mot, if there is no belt, it should not be classed as a seat, if you remove the seatbelt you will put the airbag light on, however I will email you the solution to turn this off for pence.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers 🍻 🤓👍
@travelingchalksworld5138
@travelingchalksworld5138 4 жыл бұрын
Cracking idea, MOT shouldn’t be a problem. As it hasn’t a back so it’s not or in any way be construed as a travelling seat. Also if you are going to put your electrics in there you don’t want to be having to move them if you install a single seat 🚐☕️☕️👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate if I do get a single seat I’ll still keep the bass 🤓👍
@travelingchalksworld5138
@travelingchalksworld5138 4 жыл бұрын
Mel’s Van World how you going to do that? Thinking about it all you will have to do is make a cover for the middle bit. But you won’t gain anything, you will still have to step over the base. Anyway good luck with your conversion🚐☕️☕️👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
@Dronerangerspro
@Dronerangerspro 4 жыл бұрын
Great idea 💡 I think I may do that in my Promaster!
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you please be careful and good luck 🤓👍
@jonnymac1505
@jonnymac1505 4 жыл бұрын
Plenty of cheap 12v TV's out there Mel, another fun video btw, thanks.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you really appreciate your support 😂👍
@darrenmeears4667
@darrenmeears4667 4 жыл бұрын
Great job as regards the MoT take the seat out they carnt fail something that's not there 😆😅😂👀👍👌
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you that’s a brilliant idea 🤓👍
@rucebaybruce6174
@rucebaybruce6174 4 жыл бұрын
It turned out really nice Mel!
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers 🍻 🤓👍
@rph31015
@rph31015 4 жыл бұрын
Looks so good 👍
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤓👍
@LukesVanLife
@LukesVanLife 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel, good job matey. Would never attempt to cut a twin seat down but you've managed to do it very well, it should do you very well till u find a single seat. :)
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Luke I may just keep it for the novelty 😂🤓👍
@oldskoowlpebblestravels
@oldskoowlpebblestravels 4 жыл бұрын
Well done Mel makes life easier not having to get out and walk around
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Gd Day mate where ya been omg so good hearing from you 🥳
@oldskoowlpebblestravels
@oldskoowlpebblestravels 4 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld Had some time away from the Tube had quite a bit around the house to sort out all done now
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant 👍
@michaelsintown9008
@michaelsintown9008 4 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Mel you’ve been and done it ,that was very brave of you ,Was that you that put the dent in Greg Virgo’s van with your articulated lorry ??? All the best Mike...
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you and no wasn’t me I’m gutted for Greg glad he got away on time 🤓👍
@E3CB
@E3CB 4 жыл бұрын
Greetings from Italy! Wow, your subscribers nr have exploaded!! Awesome job!l :)
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you really appreciated 🤓👍
@chrisneville7310
@chrisneville7310 4 жыл бұрын
Nice one Mel👍 cutting my seat out today. Hoping it goes as easy as yours
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Good luck just take your time and disconnect your battery before the yellow wire 👍🤓👍
@chrisneville7310
@chrisneville7310 4 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld Thanks Mel, will do👍
@wkdnico
@wkdnico 4 жыл бұрын
Class as ever. Well done like it.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 👍🤓
@bangonfishingadventures
@bangonfishingadventures 9 ай бұрын
very simaler to my idea, Ive got a dual cab back seat one pcs 3 seat. Would like to make a 1 back seat only
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 9 ай бұрын
Good luck 😉
@cameronheads5188
@cameronheads5188 3 жыл бұрын
Considering this on my newly purchased Transit to allow for a walkthrough, one question is how was the process of changing it with the insurance etc ? Any hassle ?
@David_11111
@David_11111 4 жыл бұрын
Yellow plug information is great.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you I almost didn’t mention it I’m glad I did now 👍🤓
@davidellerby732
@davidellerby732 4 жыл бұрын
Awsome Job mel, Great work :-)
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤓👍
@dieselbushcraft1299
@dieselbushcraft1299 4 жыл бұрын
Mel I so love your presentation style, you’re a good laugh but in a nice way 👍. If the middle seatbelt is still there would that be the mot problem so without the seatbelt would that be a pass?
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you I’m not sure about the mot issues 🤓👍
@urbanarkoverland
@urbanarkoverland 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah diesel is Bob on. I put a double front in the rear of a t5. Had a seatbelt buckle but no belt. Vw had me cut it off. Two seats but because it had no belt or clasp it passed. 👍
@donaldmarks8707
@donaldmarks8707 4 жыл бұрын
Nice idea Mel well executed. :-)
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers 🍻 🤓👍
@TheKinlock
@TheKinlock 4 жыл бұрын
Very tidy job, always do a great job
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤓👍
@vincentsgardens870
@vincentsgardens870 4 жыл бұрын
Mell wicked vid bangin idea that good finnish too ,need more videos sooner and whats happening wi engine ? side of things come on next video !!!!!!
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
John McGinnis cheers mate feel free to share it on Facebook ext really appreciate your positive feedback and support as for the engine light it’s still coming on now and then possibly EGR !!! I’m not working on the engine anymore as I need to concentrate on camper conversation and get it done asp 🤓👍
@davidm9643
@davidm9643 4 жыл бұрын
Tip. cover material on seat when grinding/cutting sparks can easily melt into material
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Good tip thanks 🤓👍
@richardhollyoake2652
@richardhollyoake2652 4 жыл бұрын
Looking good mate keep up the good work
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤓👍
@toppertruthio
@toppertruthio 4 жыл бұрын
looks good mate.Great idea
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤓👍
@UrbanVanlife
@UrbanVanlife 4 жыл бұрын
dude thats a job well done , great job sir
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤓👍
@gromett
@gromett 4 жыл бұрын
I am a bit of a lazy bugger, I would have used heavy duty staples and bought some decent quality seat covers. Lovely job though.
@briancollis9352
@briancollis9352 4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mel, another great video and your skills / ingenuity have no bounds. You mentioned in passing that you now have an mot on the van, were there any issues? Lastly I am interested to know the external and external length of your van. Cheers. Brian
@ad-van-ture
@ad-van-ture 4 жыл бұрын
interesting experiment, had often thought if it were possible and now I know, cheers🤘ATB Shane
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you glad you like it feel free to share on Facebook and any other media really appreciate your support 👍🤓
@CoherentChimp
@CoherentChimp 4 жыл бұрын
Will you have to get the V5 changed to 2 seats instead of 3 Mel? You might have to send the DVLA photos of the new set up as well.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
I really didn’t think about that thank you 🤓👍
@NomaddUK
@NomaddUK 4 жыл бұрын
That is probably how I will do my trafic too. Have you any thoughts on what you will do with the crack at 11:18? Maybe a curtain over it lol.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Hahah 😂😂sorry about that I have been on a diet it’s working 😂🤓👍
@Andy-xq7dx
@Andy-xq7dx 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Have just started to follow you. Do you know what it will take to get it through the mot now it has two seats. Many thanks mate.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you and yes it’s past MOT no worries just had to tell the DVLA it’s a two seater that’s all
@L4WNY..
@L4WNY.. Жыл бұрын
Have you done a video on how to replace a broken armrest?! 🙏😝
@vanmccool9962
@vanmccool9962 4 жыл бұрын
First thought was nooo dont do it, but you made a good job of it fella.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you glad you think so 🤓👍
@pshearduk
@pshearduk 4 жыл бұрын
What a great KZbin’er 😎 awesome a new subscriber here 👍 atb
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you really appreciate your encouragement and support 👍🤓
@TEK_UK
@TEK_UK 3 жыл бұрын
Do you have an idea of how I can fit a seat cover over this? Would a single cover stretch over? Or would I have to cut down a double? Thanks for the video, done this in my sprinter luton and love it, need a nice cover now.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 жыл бұрын
You would need to cut down a double 👍🤞👍
@TEK_UK
@TEK_UK 3 жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld Thanks for the reply, keep up the good work :)
@paulbain9262
@paulbain9262 4 жыл бұрын
The David bellam of the van world 👍
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 4 жыл бұрын
That’s so funny thank you made all the work worthwhile 😂🤓👍
@NomaddUK
@NomaddUK 4 жыл бұрын
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