Tapping into main fuel tank / Diesel heater fuel line installation

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Mel's Big Van Small World

Mel's Big Van Small World

Жыл бұрын

Tapping into main fuel tank / diesel heater fuel line installation
I recommend this Air Diesel Heater from maxpeeding roads shrsl.com/4il3e
5M Fuel Hose Clip Filter Pipe Line Kit For Webasto Eberspacher Diesel Heater UK
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EBERSPACHER FORD TRANSIT MERC VITO FUEL TANK PICK-UP SENDER KIT
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2KW Diesel Heater that Becky and i have in our vans
shrsl.com/4il3e
Thanks to Alex ‪@MispronouncedAdventures‬ for making his video to show that this is an option
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@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
I recommend this 2KW Air Diesel Heater from Amazon perfect for camper vans. amzn.to/3UYuLEQ 5M Fuel Hose Clip Filter Pipe Line Kit For Webasto Eberspacher Diesel Heater UK ebay.us/voBilA EBERSPACHER FORD TRANSIT MERC VITO FUEL TANK PICK-UP SENDER KIT ebay.us/OxslOq 2KW Diesel Heater that Becky and i have in our vans amzn.to/3PgXR1a
@TacticalOutdoorDad
@TacticalOutdoorDad 5 ай бұрын
Well done Mel. Appreciate the UK support.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the positive feedback and support it really does make a huge difference to me it’s comments like this that drown out all the negativity. Thank you 👍🤓👍
@tonyblake642
@tonyblake642 Жыл бұрын
If you have a Boxer, Relay or Ducato you can access the tank from the panel between the seats. Makes the job much easier and heater fits under driver seat should you wish.
@Deiseboi
@Deiseboi Жыл бұрын
Like i said...lol
@margotfox61
@margotfox61 Жыл бұрын
Well done!
@Pugwash.
@Pugwash. Жыл бұрын
When I've been working under my van I spend the evening with aching arms and neck and removing dirt. At least Rebecca's van looked nice and clean underneath,
@kstewart3657
@kstewart3657 Жыл бұрын
Great job Mel. 👏
@flapsfalkland5181
@flapsfalkland5181 Жыл бұрын
Cheers Mel. I will be doing this to Betty! @betterourcampervan 👍👍
@chrisdervin5420
@chrisdervin5420 Жыл бұрын
Well done great video, did well to film it.
@nealeburgess6756
@nealeburgess6756 Жыл бұрын
Good job Mel. You even made it look like you knew what you were doing!
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@pegadmin4787
@pegadmin4787 Жыл бұрын
Top bloke Mel...I like your style...no nonsense or padding, and straight to business. Thank you :)
@stephenpoessl5464
@stephenpoessl5464 Жыл бұрын
Great bit of knowledge and advice for anyone wanting to do this thanks Mel and Becky.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@nikoloko5561
@nikoloko5561 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video! Well done you two take care 👌👍😎
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@mentalneil
@mentalneil Жыл бұрын
Coffee ☕☕ and cake 🍰🍰 for two, still awaiting your next trip to Medway, your REAL #1 fan in Medway
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Hay buddy thank you 🙏
@SACREDTRAVELLER
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
@vasel208
@vasel208 Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍👍👍👍😊 Excellent job Mel. I remember replacing the fuel pump with a floor jack & stands on the floor of a customer's garage. The only difference the customer forgot & filled the tank with fuel the night before I started the job. 😄
@Tangotop
@Tangotop Жыл бұрын
proper job Mel! Been looking at doing this to our LWB sprinter. Always a good watch :) well done
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@markanthony2040
@markanthony2040 Жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial,..
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@Simon-390
@Simon-390 Жыл бұрын
After fitting my own night heater by drilling a small hole in my sender unit and just jamming a metal pipe in , making a base and using silicone to glue it in , I must say I really like your and Fords idea here , real job done . Also I really like that green pipe for joining white plastic pipe to pump and pick up etc , once you push that green pipe on a fitting you need a Stanley knife (other brands are available) to get it off . I have never seen pipe so sticky in all my life .
@philcorp1213
@philcorp1213 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your entertainment. Again. Did mine years ago. Nice to not have to keep an eye on fuel level for heater knowing what you have done. . Keep it up Mel. 😎
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@DA11NOON
@DA11NOON Жыл бұрын
Great vlog Mel 👍 👌 👏
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 🙏
@denisecafferky2248
@denisecafferky2248 Жыл бұрын
Great job 👍
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 🙏
@thinkingoutofthebox.9421
@thinkingoutofthebox.9421 Жыл бұрын
I would say I did mine on my Transit custom but my son's did it really while I watched 😊. Luckily I had a small £40 motorbike scissor lift I got from ebay for the tank which meant we only had to lower the tank a foot and not remove it. I saw the KZbin video as well about the straw clip kit and used that. My kit from ebay came with the hard white nylon fuel pipe.
@bekradan458
@bekradan458 2 ай бұрын
Thanks a million. Just completed my fuel line hookup thanks to your amazing video. Keep them coming.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 2 ай бұрын
Glad it helped👍🤓👍
@jonocharles1046
@jonocharles1046 Жыл бұрын
Good job. I didn't want to tap into supply line on the build here as have enough problem getting enough fuel to engine without going up to 10mm internals. Tapped into fuel filter head but when engine running back pressure overfilled the heater even with a reducer. Went back to a tank install under the driver seat. It's a land rover thing!
@aaronglaser
@aaronglaser 5 ай бұрын
I use that same hot water heater you have to heat a 7000 gallon pool. Works great
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 5 ай бұрын
Wow that’s a first 👍👍
@pablo123b
@pablo123b Жыл бұрын
What a fab channel, love your presentation style clear and good humoured ...new sub added all the best Paul
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul 👍
@richardd8352
@richardd8352 7 ай бұрын
I used to own a 1989 VW florida with a diesel heater - the fuel was taken from the fuel line to engine via a 't' junction. No one way valves - just a 't' junction - then to the pump - then to the heater. Easy. Note the diesel pump has to also be at an approximate 15 degree angle. 15-30 degree.
@raymondrobertson3869
@raymondrobertson3869 Жыл бұрын
Great video Mel. Very informative. I am waiting for a ford nugget to arrive. I have been waiting since march. Keep up the great work👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@SACREDTRAVELLER
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
The nuggets are super cute ❤😊
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
@@SACREDTRAVELLER you’re my little nugget 👍🤗👍
@viv-i-vangoesforth
@viv-i-vangoesforth Жыл бұрын
great job Mel. very similar to how mine got fitted on Viv-I-van. Bessy regs-Kenny
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@y0rkiebar
@y0rkiebar Жыл бұрын
Good work Mel, saved Rebecca a few quid there.
@allankerr668
@allankerr668 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant Mel! Glad I subscribed!😊👏👏👏👏👏👏
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Thank you i really appreciate your encouragement and support 👍🤓👍
@Bugs1953
@Bugs1953 Жыл бұрын
I agree with the previous comment and I have the same problem with Mel calling a rooter a router.
@SACREDTRAVELLER
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
Well, can’t help you there. Everyone has a way of talking…I think we can all learn to be more compassionate of another’s upbringing and education. Mel sadly didn’t have much of either when he was young, so I don’t think it hurts to let his mispronounced words go 😊
@guy9681
@guy9681 Жыл бұрын
It must be nice working on something new and not all rusted up
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Oh yeah I’m really enjoying this 👍🤓👍
@Dirt-Diggler
@Dirt-Diggler Жыл бұрын
Nicely done sir 👍 Oh and Mrs sir of course 😁
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly
@patrickjobling8676
@patrickjobling8676 Жыл бұрын
Maaaate .. that was totally awsomewells.. next time chocks on the wheels ..a rarrrt propper jorrb ..😁😍😎pip pips
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Next time!
@kinross24
@kinross24 Жыл бұрын
Know your nuts from your bolts and set screws. Great vid again
@SACREDTRAVELLER
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
🤨 really?
@dughuff8825
@dughuff8825 Жыл бұрын
Simpler method that doesn't involve dropping the tank? Cut a t-piece into the fuel RETURN line and use that to feed the heater. Works well; almost all fuel return lines go to a level higher than the pickup point so the van will still run even if the heater drains all the fuel that it can. Have that on Renault master; has worked perfectly for the last year... Enjoyed the video Mel as usual 😀
@225drew
@225drew Жыл бұрын
Brilliant idea! What year is your Master? I have a 61 plate movano so I think I will be trying this!
@dughuff8825
@dughuff8825 Жыл бұрын
@@225drew Yeah, our Master is a 2011. Again, be certain that you tap into the return line, not the main feed - normally the return is smaller in diameter. You can get a reducing T piece to fit into the fuel line that will reduce down to the right size for the diesel heater.
@225drew
@225drew Жыл бұрын
@@dughuff8825 I see another video where a guy was using this method on a trafic. good to hear that it should work on these too, thanks for your help! At what fuel level does it stop drawing from the return? Cheers!
@dughuff8825
@dughuff8825 Жыл бұрын
@@225drew good question; to be honest I don't recall exactly.. it's not much higher than the main feed point, but will at least mean that the van will run ok and not drag any air into the main fuel line. I have 15mm in memory, but that could be completely wrong! Apologies I can't be more certain.
@c0deye1
@c0deye1 9 ай бұрын
i’ve read else where that that other white spout further down the tank is also a port that works the same as the sender unit one and best of all you only need to undo the near side bolts to get at it, no need to disconnect anything else fuel lines etc, i have a 2k heater ready to try this, just waiting on some jubilee clips, ill let you know how it goes.
@lancepreedy7834
@lancepreedy7834 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mel It looks like from the video but i could be wrong you have the heater exhaust exiting under the sld this can cause exhaust fumes to enter the van if the sld is used whilst the heater is running,its best to exit the drivers side if possible. Great video keep up the good work!
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!
@SACREDTRAVELLER
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
We haven’t finished it yet - watch the new video soon where we are fitting a longer pipe - been waiting for it in the post 👍🏻
@Silvestmentpms
@Silvestmentpms Жыл бұрын
Why can’t you just cut into the return diesel pipe with a T split saving you all that bother Just a thought ? Not that I know much about new vans. Lol 😂 great job Mel 👍🏻
@johneaston1215
@johneaston1215 Жыл бұрын
Mel while you there,give the chassis a good waxy oil.👍👍
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Good call! 👍😂👍
@SACREDTRAVELLER
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
Already been done 👍🏻🚐
@Richbbieslifesadventures
@Richbbieslifesadventures Жыл бұрын
Mel you’ll still leak your fuel out even with a stand pipe , it will siphon out as you know being an ex mechanic. I fitted a fuel stop tap so I can isolate the fuel flow if a leak occurs
@raygibbins
@raygibbins Жыл бұрын
A curiosity question. When you fit a diesel heater with the pump under the van how do you connect the wiring? Do you have to cut another hole next to the turret to pass the heaters plug through. Nobody ever shows that part. 😁😁 Great videos as always. Keep up the good work. 👍
@debbie62140
@debbie62140 Жыл бұрын
Well done Mel and Beccs. Would love to have my diesel heater fed from the tank on my T4 but sadly not possible. I did the next best thing and installed a square tank a bit smaller than yours with a stand pipe and motor cycle type fuel cut-off switch/valve. All the time you were struggling I wondered why you didn't use that plank in the background and a few bricks or blocks of wood to lower and lift the tank. Never mind, brilliant job as usual.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
It was OSB and fixed to a pallet I know it looked hard work but it really wasn’t that bad such a shame that you can’t do the same to the T4 sounds like you got a great setup though 👍🤓👍
@lancepreedy7834
@lancepreedy7834 Жыл бұрын
Why is it not possible to feed your heater from the main fuel tank ? Ive fitted a few heaters in T4s now and they are all fed from the main tank.
@debbie62140
@debbie62140 Жыл бұрын
@@lancepreedy7834 My 1992 Caravelle has a 2.0 AAC petrol engine.
@lancepreedy7834
@lancepreedy7834 Жыл бұрын
@@debbie62140 Thats why then. 😁
@MultiOutdoorman
@MultiOutdoorman 5 ай бұрын
I like the return line tee piece idea. Id still prefer some technical clarity though. New ground to me. Ill have to ask a diesel injection specialist i guess ?
@bluebell2adventures542
@bluebell2adventures542 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mel, another great video, just a quick question = have you used heating oil for your diesel heater and have you found any issues with it. Many thanks Chris
@mchaves7663
@mchaves7663 12 күн бұрын
You're amazing 😊
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 12 күн бұрын
Thank you ☺️
@londonjacks8371
@londonjacks8371 Жыл бұрын
Very entertaining and informative, what a shame Ford didn’t incorporate an access panel to make it easier for such jobs. By the way, as Beckys undercarriage is so clean, now would be a good time to spray some anti rust protection on it, I can recommend Lanoguard, it does a good job and is easy to apply.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@SACREDTRAVELLER
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
It’s already been done before I picked up the van - we checked it all 👍🏻
@pauliwallnuts2804
@pauliwallnuts2804 Жыл бұрын
Good job Mel. Being 57 I think my neck would of hurt for a week after...
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks and yeah I’m still suffering 😂👍
@vangeezerexperience
@vangeezerexperience Жыл бұрын
Ohhh, I get so nervous every time someone jacks up a vehicle sideways that high. The stands are built to hold weight from above, now the weight comes pushing sideways too.. It could be the video tricking the eye but look at the front stand at 04.14...looks scary to me. Take care Mel :)
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@autoelectrics
@autoelectrics Жыл бұрын
Being a night heater fitter you have mad hard work for yourself you can do the fuel pickup with out removing the tank the white nipple on edge of tank is another fuel pick up if you had just released the bolts on strap and lowered slightly you could of done it with ease with out taking tank out then just lifted back up and bolted back in 15/20 min job
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Arrrr I was thinking that looks like it was made for that purpose thank you 🙏
@royclark8385
@royclark8385 Жыл бұрын
That's a great tip Auto electrics, maybe you could do a video on how to do this or upload some pictures. As I too will be fitting a diesel heater upon delivery of my van.
@lewisgrahamsmall
@lewisgrahamsmall 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great video. Do you know if this is the same for the MK7? Also, can you update the link to the stand pipe? The one in the description isn’t working.
@andrewstapleton1011
@andrewstapleton1011 Жыл бұрын
Hi. The problem I see with your upgraded tank is that there's nothing to stop diesel splashing about. Needs some kind of baffle in it.
@asscuntruless
@asscuntruless 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for making this video!!
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the positive feedback
@blackpool321
@blackpool321 Жыл бұрын
" ooer!" Ha ha ha ..
@p24hrsmith
@p24hrsmith Жыл бұрын
Can I offer a small critic Re the heater exhaust, it shouldn't exit under the van or by a door (incase you don't close it fully) I only mention it as it could be a safety issue
@SACREDTRAVELLER
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
We are waiting for an extension pipe in the post to be fitted. Update on that coming asap 😊
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
It’s not finished yet
@p24hrsmith
@p24hrsmith Жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld I thought it was worth a mention as I've seen a few that exit under van but should have known you know what your doing
@johnboy4067
@johnboy4067 Жыл бұрын
Anthor tip don't smoke whilst doing this job , my m8 dave set himself on fire 🔥 doing this
@mikeholland9264
@mikeholland9264 Жыл бұрын
great video as always , very informative, but no i wont be trying this lol , ps does all these alterations affect your van warranty ?
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Not at all
@sscamperadventure
@sscamperadventure Жыл бұрын
Hi great video as always , will this fuel pick up pipe work for a LDV MAXUS ? Keep up the good work thanks
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
If you click the link there are other options
@ramonlavia7550
@ramonlavia7550 27 күн бұрын
Hi team, Thanks for sharing the knowledge! It was great to discover the pick up sender kit. Which one is the video where you have troubles installing the original standpipe? I have one of them and heard that are not too bad to install but the sender kit seems a no brainer. Thanks again and happy travels!
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 27 күн бұрын
You’re welcome thank you for the positive feedback really appreciated 👍🤓👍
@flybobbie1449
@flybobbie1449 Жыл бұрын
Something i tried was to put the pump pipe into the filler hole. I think i tried it, it worked ok, then wondered why i bothered drilling hole in the bottom of the tank risking a leak. I wondered if the pump could just dropped in the tank, might be quieter.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
That’s a fantastic idea 🤓👍
@jonnystark2912
@jonnystark2912 Жыл бұрын
Great video What's the square tank you have in your van? Would work great in mine
@itsallfabrication
@itsallfabrication Жыл бұрын
Crack'in Mel, good advice, enjoyed the vid.
@whippetsadventuresandoneman
@whippetsadventuresandoneman Жыл бұрын
Aww bless you both 😊 working a great team together ❤ Amazing vlog buddy. Your a super star bud❤ Hugs. Can I ask a small question I noticed on your tank you have black tape on the lid? I have the same tank as I bought it after you made your video that time ❤ have amazing weekend 😊
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Hay buddy thank you and yes I lost the little cap so I put gaffer tape over it 😂👍
@whippetsadventuresandoneman
@whippetsadventuresandoneman Жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld oh I thought maybe you could smell red diesel while you slept :)
@Christopher-gu4fm
@Christopher-gu4fm Жыл бұрын
Hi what was the part number for the ome ford axillary clamp and straw please thank you
@olavikaukamieli1314
@olavikaukamieli1314 Жыл бұрын
Did you already have a webasto? If one has a webasto heater set up, are they usually already taking that slot in the tank you cut off and use for this, or is there some more official route for it and this is exclusively for diy stuff?
@lenward474
@lenward474 Жыл бұрын
Mel green tube co.we in box but some throw away? What's the issue? By the way physics different in uk? That tank full of diesel wouldn't fill my van with diesel.........sorry couldn't resist. All the best
@williamholleman8673
@williamholleman8673 Жыл бұрын
Hi, do all vans have a similar extra spot to pick-up fuel like you did on the ford transit? I live in US like your videos.
@mikemcwilliams1181
@mikemcwilliams1181 Жыл бұрын
Mel - I can't find in your description who makes the standpipe kit or where to get it...?
@nickdeal1941
@nickdeal1941 6 ай бұрын
Hi Mel, the link for the fuel t piece is US eBay, is there a UK one you guys know of? Any help appreciated as on eBay I can only find Vivaro medels
@Adria_Twin
@Adria_Twin Жыл бұрын
Hey Mel great vlog and good to see how my diesel heater works. What is Rachel’s channel ?
@SACREDTRAVELLER
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
Rebekah’s channel is me ❤
@MultiOutdoorman
@MultiOutdoorman 5 ай бұрын
Hi mel. Where's that fuel pickup component from ? Thanks
@Deiseboi
@Deiseboi Жыл бұрын
Great job mel...i did the same on my citroen replay van.. much easier as went from top of tank under the passengers seat..just a quick question will that effect the warranty on the van...now your sucking diesel well used term here in Ireland any chance you been watching mr hastings in the line of duty..😀
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
No they say it’s not affecting the warranty 👍
@justinsmith6296
@justinsmith6296 Жыл бұрын
Sorry Mel am I missing something? you keep mentioning videos Beckys supposed to of put out but I haven't seen anything on beckys channel does she have a 2nd channel for her van build?
@SACREDTRAVELLER
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
Videos are coming out as and when I can - please be patient, as life has been and continuing to be very challenging on my time, energy and emotions ❤
@justinsmith6296
@justinsmith6296 Жыл бұрын
@@SACREDTRAVELLER totally understand Becky, Mel just keeps referring to your videos like you've already posted them, that's all.
@Gmanxie
@Gmanxie Жыл бұрын
Hi Mel, so I have a Vauxhall vivaro swb sportive 2019 so would I need an extra bit of kit to go directly into the tank? I’ve bought the exact same 2kw heater you have listed. Thanks
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Hi buddy I really don’t know I’ve never had a Vauxhall apart sorry
@JM-or3ze
@JM-or3ze Жыл бұрын
Hi Mel how do purchase one of them pick up kits?
@adrianlvcars
@adrianlvcars Жыл бұрын
Hia Mel, really enjoy and appreciate all your video 😃👍. Do you have a log burner and diesel heater? I'm really interested in buying a log burner for my van also a Mercedes sprinter 316.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Yes I do I have put a link in the description for my wood burner 👍👍
@adrianlvcars
@adrianlvcars Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much mate 👍. I'll be buying a wood burner. Be great after a good cycle ride and get my clothes dry 🚵‍♀️. Really appreciate your reply 👍. Have a very merry Christmas 🎉🎉🎊🎊⛄🎄🎅🤶to you all
@paulg8524
@paulg8524 Жыл бұрын
the fuel tank you recommend is no good, the vented cap gets disel leaking from it, i assume from evaporation, had 2 caps same problem, also the rubber on the vent swelled and disintegrated. managed to fit stand pipe to supplied chineese tank by taping a spanner to a rod at an angle and sliding inside tank, my opening was to the side not central, was a bit fiddly but if i can do it anyone can
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your input really appreciated 👍
@simonwolfendale790
@simonwolfendale790 6 ай бұрын
Would it not be better to use proper 6mm fuel hose instead of the white stuff? I've just purchased a heater and it came with the green hose, been looking at replacing it with Halfords 6mm fuel hose. Thanks
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 6 ай бұрын
Great point!
@Grumfuttocks
@Grumfuttocks Жыл бұрын
Evening Mel. I don’t know what you’re paying for red? Almost £6 difference for ten litre where I live
@astrasthing1467
@astrasthing1467 Жыл бұрын
Hi buddy just about to build my van what's ur thorns on using 25m ply
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Good luck with your build 👍
@JohnLaw1958
@JohnLaw1958 Жыл бұрын
27.09 I did that without swallowing any. That what she said. Seem a lot of work and she didn't say that LOL
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Lol 😂
@Ray-ic7cr
@Ray-ic7cr Жыл бұрын
Where the link mell to the fuel line on ebsy. Ples can you send me ????
@Simon-390
@Simon-390 Жыл бұрын
Them nuts you speak of are bolts , sorry but my ocd just spiked 😉
@tomc8797
@tomc8797 9 ай бұрын
Shame i can't find the kit on ebay anymore, has it stopped being sold or just old link?
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for letting me know I’ll check the link
@scottgroves1994
@scottgroves1994 9 ай бұрын
Hi . Can you get the tank fitting for a fiat ducato?
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 9 ай бұрын
I’m sorry I’m not sure
@dgel4842
@dgel4842 9 ай бұрын
Hello Mel , I tap on my diesel truck tank but on the road the fuel pulls back into the tank - I have to do a felation so the fuel is back up every time to start my heater, there is no leeks, I don’t understand why it does that !
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 9 ай бұрын
Try the pump 👍
@Sub_Divisions
@Sub_Divisions 11 ай бұрын
Where did you get the cube shape tank in your van from Mel?
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 11 ай бұрын
Links in the description of videos
@Photostoryhr
@Photostoryhr Жыл бұрын
Hi Mel, what did you do about breathing valve in your set up
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
I clipped it back up where it came from
@alunharris9613
@alunharris9613 Жыл бұрын
# waffle on a Wednesday Mel quick question I’m going to fit a diesel heater 2kw under passenger seat on my sprinter can I put the diesel tank next to the heater without issues of fire as there’s not much room in there Thanks Alun
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t advise you do that
@Michael-m4y
@Michael-m4y Жыл бұрын
Hi Mel Great informative video as usual , but please refrain from telling to go to watch older videos on Beckie's channel when she has not even put them on there , she should take a leaf out of your book and put them videos on there to be viewed once made , sorry for the gripe but I do find this annoying like you mentioned to watch a video of you being stuck with the fuel tank , and the install of the diesel heater both of which are not on (or I cant find them) her channel to watch unless I have missed them somewhere, but come to think about it after checking out her channel for videos of the van build then there are hardly any of them on there, I apologise for the gripe if I have missed them somewhere
@SACREDTRAVELLER
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
He’s done it ready for me to help grow my channel, as once we’ve filmed that’s it, it can’t be redone. The reason we are currently uploading in this way is due to me not being able to upload and edit as quickly as Mel. I have a full time job, I am a carer for my disabled mum, doing this van build and doing my KZbin channel. I just simply don’t have the same amount of ability to film, edit and upload as quickly. Please be patient with content creators, it’s not an easy job. We make videos because we enjoy it, but I’m not being pushed into making content on a timeline to suit others - simple.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
That’s a little rude
@Michael-m4y
@Michael-m4y Жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld sorry didn't mean to be rude , but every time time you say go to Beckie's channel to watch the transit build and when I go there there is nothing to watch lol, but she has explained now
@seanogs
@seanogs Жыл бұрын
It appears you did not leave a link to Beccas channel?
@stevejeffery4951
@stevejeffery4951 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video Mel, really informative. The only problem I might have is trying to find a responsible adult. Maybe you should have put one in “the links below”. 🤣
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
lol
@royhighton13
@royhighton13 Жыл бұрын
On eBay Mel witch fuel line did you order can you send a link
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
list of parts used in this video 5M Fuel Hose Clip Filter Pipe Line Kit For Webasto Eberspacher Diesel Heater UK ebay.us/voBilA EBERSPACHER FORD TRANSIT MERC VITO FUEL TANK PICK-UP SENDER KIT ebay.us/OxslOq 2KW Diesel Heater that Becky and i have in our vans
@loosewheels1000
@loosewheels1000 Жыл бұрын
I noticed under the fuel filler, another filler for something...what is it for ?
@MrSleuth89
@MrSleuth89 Жыл бұрын
Ad blue, an additive that cuts down emissions, awful substance to use if it spills.
@blackpool321
@blackpool321 Жыл бұрын
Add blue
@SACREDTRAVELLER
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
Add blue 💙
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
list of parts used in this video 5M Fuel Hose Clip Filter Pipe Line Kit For Webasto Eberspacher Diesel Heater UK ebay.us/voBilA EBERSPACHER FORD TRANSIT MERC VITO FUEL TANK PICK-UP SENDER KIT ebay.us/OxslOq 2KW Diesel Heater that Becky and i have in our vans amzn.to/3PgXR1a
@sscamperadventure
@sscamperadventure Жыл бұрын
Do u have a link to your diesel heater please :) eBay...
@SACREDTRAVELLER
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
He’s on it now 😊
@debbie62140
@debbie62140 Жыл бұрын
Coffee for 2
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
Awww Debbie that’s so incredibly kind of you thank you 🙏 xx
@SACREDTRAVELLER
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
😊❤
@andyberry22
@andyberry22 Жыл бұрын
Top job Mel 👌 Deffo think you should get Becky some overalls - watching her crawl around under the van in a crisp white hoodie had me on pins 🤣
@2ndaccount566
@2ndaccount566 11 ай бұрын
Informative, but I wont be taking the tank out and will support it so I can drop it 12 inches.
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld 11 ай бұрын
Good luck
@UOO303T
@UOO303T Жыл бұрын
Gr8 video mel wot is Rebecca's channel called
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
thank you www.youtube.com/@SACREDTRAVELLER
@UOO303T
@UOO303T Жыл бұрын
@@BigVanSmallWorld thanx just sudded
@hugocastellano1962
@hugocastellano1962 4 ай бұрын
I'd you were worried about sucking up air from fuel tank in heater you should have let fuel line go to bottom of tank 🤔
@ollydogtravels9465
@ollydogtravels9465 Жыл бұрын
Hi Mel, how many kw is the heater in your van, Steve
@BigVanSmallWorld
@BigVanSmallWorld Жыл бұрын
I recommend this 2KW Air Diesel Heater from Amazon perfect for camper vans. with LCD, Thermostat Monitor, Remote Control, 10L Tank amzn.to/3UYuLEQ
@ollydogtravels9465
@ollydogtravels9465 Жыл бұрын
the boxer kind sites between the 2, I dont want to run a heater low because of coking up
@peterhynes5316
@peterhynes5316 Жыл бұрын
Quick question Do you get help from the government with u heatin u van
@Fromatic
@Fromatic Жыл бұрын
I think you only get help with metered utilities, I remember a news story saying some people in canal boats or remote houses who buy oil or gas by the barrel or tank for heating and cooking etc were not going to benefit from government help as it doesn't come from the grid ('grid' applying to all services electric/gas/water), unless it has changed I think it would be the same for vans and any other off grid setup where they cant easily know how much it costs you
@SACREDTRAVELLER
@SACREDTRAVELLER Жыл бұрын
Nope 😂
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