The perfect MTB Campervan | called Betty ❤️

[@thomasgeigenberger4789]

Perfect combination for an all-purpose weapon !! I like the usability as daily driver, holiday and adventure/mtb van ! Congrats and have fun all time with Betty 🤙😎

[@rjtin75]

Man I love this van great job. Wish we did these here in the states.

[@googlechunkybig165]

Fab setup. 👌 totally with you on the storage of an expensive bike inside.

[@markfrancis4876]

Awesome Richard 👍🏻😀 love Betty 😀so much more fun that you can have now 🚵🏼‍♂️👍🏻

[@JJsMTB]

What a brilliant video with such a great and practical MTB set up, and what a beautiful thing to do to honour your late godmother. 🤗This is such a heartwarming way to remember her with all the fantastic memories you will make with Betty the Van. KUDOS my friend, from a new and admiring subscriber. 😊

[@UPHILLPHILL]

Such and amazingly impressive trail wagon, she’s gorgeous and I love her 😍. Don’t worry buddy, I’ll never come between you and Betty😉. Great video and insight into how MTBing, camping and travelling should be 🤜🤛

[@jamesgeorgevellavella1961]

Perfect for the dirt bike. I hadn't looked at the short wheel base until your vid. In extremely impressed. More vids of your travels coming? 👍 From Australia

[@nigelrandtoul8646]

Perfect, I agree with everything you say, to me the whole point of a van is to not only get the bikes inside, but without taking a wheel out. All I'd add for myself would be a wind out awning, but that's not a criticism at all. 👍👌

[@DickingAboutTV]

Well said! And i've just added an awning !! LOL

[@Bsteazy]

@@DickingAboutTVcan you do an update with the awning. Was wondering about the connection with the pop top.

[@nathanbruce6987]

I'd say ur a genius 😜 that's the set up I would go for 👍👍👍

[@grahambullman]

That is such and awesome set up mate. Perfect for you Fat Bike travels. I only wish I had the funds to do something similar.

[@dunneryak]

stunning van!

[@alextomlin8494]

love this

[@rubinsteinkleer8334]

Excellent van for the job 👍. I have the same van with full conversion and a system which allows my EMTB to fit between the front seats with the bed down which also gives me a dropper post arm rest when driving. Genius level must be 😂

[@ianjackson88]

Amazing van, I’m so jealous 😢

[@fbonde]

Lovely setup 😀I actually think you will be quite popular if Betty & you start selling burgers at the park 🤣🤣

[@MTBLaura]

Awwww Betty is lovely! Maybe she needs her own channel 👀 When I got Big Yellow I had big camping adventure plans but didn't get on with making the changes! Yours is amazing; can't wait to see what adventures you get up to 💥🚀

[@DickingAboutTV]

Hey Laura .. thanks so much ♥️ .. hey, apologies for the late reply .. KZbin 'withheld' your comment for some reason 🤔 defo want your top tips on campervan life .. everyone i meet has a brilliant tip about 'stuff' that's great or useless 🤣🤣

[@johnu730]

Cool, I'm jealous 😀

[@davehoover8853]

Lovely looking van and you have every right to be proud of her! I live in the Tetons and it is a bit rough and snowy out here. Does the same van come in four-wheel drive? Can you give specifics on Year and model that you are enjoying so much. Keep the rubber side down!

[@DickingAboutTV]

Thanks for the comment 👍 it's the 2016 T6 and i don't think it does come in 4 wheel drive sadly so i put on all terrain tyres - no additional road noise as far as i can tell but much better traction! 🙌

[@steverose3860]

You might find the diesel heater doesn't reach the upstairs at night: make sure you've got a thick duvet!

[@DickingAboutTV]

Hey Steve, thanks mate - actually done a couple of nights now at almost freezing and with the thermostat set to 15 degrees and a good sleeping bag I was super comfy so quite impressed with the little heater 🙌😊

[@davidstrate2474]

Did you buy the rack for the bike, or did you make it yourself. Clever design I'd like more info on it please.

[@DickingAboutTV]

It's from Bike stow - great product

[@MikesMTBAdventures]

Really nice van buddy. Well thought out 👍

[@DickingAboutTV]

Hey Mike !! How are you?😊 i hope you're keeping well mate!!! Thanks for the comment - hopefully catch up soon.

[@MikesMTBAdventures]

@@DickingAboutTV I'm good buddy. When I get a moment I'll come up to fod again for a shred and catch up

[@chrismarshall5743]

Excellent so perfect love the tailgate how much you looking at for that

[@5492sparky]

Very, very nice!!!

[@DickingAboutTV]

thanks mate - much appreciated

[@thetubbybiker]

This is the video I needed. Thanks dude!!! Are the bed's easy to take out?

[@darrylhausman-pk8cq]

You're right , it is perfect . You're obviously chuffed and deservedly so . I've done a similar thing with a Toyota Granvia Van . Don't have the pop-up, have a Hardshell Tent mounted on a rack on the roof. Not as slick as yours but it gets the job done

[@diggy4963]

Who makes it ?

[@dorothyb.]

I've been thinking about this set up. How easy is it getting into that bed space up top? Ps I'm no youngster either

[@DickingAboutTV]

it's easy to stand on seat and lever yourself up but the tricky bit is twisting around to lie down - once you've done that it's really super comfortable ... NB i have a dodgy back and knees and I'm massively inelegant but practice makes perfect 😆.. it would be good to pop down to a campervan showroom and have a quick go - it's about the same as lifting your bum up on the end of a (sturdy) dining table and then lifting your legs and spinning around LOL 😝

[@lanemeyers8401]

Nice setup. What is the brand and name of mountain bike that is in the van ?

[@DickingAboutTV]

Hey Ian, its a Lenz Fatillac

[@waheedhassan1643]

Hi Richard, id love to do something like this, but i would not know even where to start from. did you use a particular company that kitted it all out for you?

[@DickingAboutTV]

Hiya, the basic conversion was done before I bought the van and in the UK it's about £13,000 to have a standard van kitted out .. interestingly the whole kitchen / storage unit can be bought as a single unit for about £2000 if you have the knowledge to fit the electrics and plumbing etc ... I'm going to do an updated review as I've changed a few bits after being on the road for a while ..

[@waheedhassan1643]

@@DickingAboutTV do you have a link of where it can be purchased from ?

[@DickingAboutTV]

@@waheedhassan1643 I'm currently in Austria so this site came up but this is the kind of thing I'm talking about www.ellie-vans.com/produkt/diy-camper-van-conversion-kit-vw-t6/

[@DickingAboutTV]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114244643988?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D256504%26meid%3De1f1d21abd294ed0800f65e0169f8cca%26pid%3D101195%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D114249315242%26itm%3D114244643988%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D4429486%26algv%3DSimplAMLv11WebTrimmedV3MskuWithLambda85KnnRecallV1V2V4ItemNrtInQueryAndCassiniVisualRankerAndBertRecallWithVMEV3&_trksid=p4429486.c101195.m1851&amdata=cksum%3A114244643988e1f1d21abd294ed0800f65e0169f8cca%7Cenc%3AAQAIAAABUPqB0EgCndAssfMWNy0AT0GytGzF9%252By0G%252BlcW69DgBK3Qlz4BjwJQqPkN4K8I7qz9GoVciN1QNWqyS8EeqYS8rZRsDvyvw34m3N%252FyJKokwCTIIc3RNym2SNW8ARudP72DyiwgIY0dfUnIr5%252BMZDTaotLpXd1rXtJln7DpJq2jqX9axEJuI0%252FCZZw9uySG8q1o%252BRX1xfUd7UzgsHvIhLTuhxprHMBLCyFo4RZNUUBYqQd%252FYibwiy%252FkQMgz7oYUOPuIDwljsKqBHmogb4YaccSxks2HbiaG%252BRuBP3cvDOGhGR2CQyfDpJzPTX9BfGNavArx%252FAHM7GqNQpH6Y%252F%252BQwc817XaXKq4V%252BlYJZaiwJ6XXBywa%252Fqa2b3%252BPfkf0jGaDp48pJXJf9e7FYTtReMMnFadV3GHRKCYQi%252BWNW1iKtNFS6kzMv2YJqg4GumpthkNlyCYAQ%253D%253D%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A4429486

[@amandeepdroid]

Where did you bot your kitchen island and all systems? I like the setup if I can get it done too,

[@DickingAboutTV]

Hiya - the conversion was actually done before i bought it but nice added a few things since

[@gellyfour]

What does one of those cost?

[@DickingAboutTV]

TOOOOOOO MUCH ;-0

[@Mrtallguy76]

Cracking little van ! My partner specced the tailgate on her old van for exactly the same reason you said (although hers was a work related van rather than an adventure van)

[@kevinballard2544]

Nice van rich, I'm well jel.

[@DickingAboutTV]

thanks mate -- i'm bankrupt but happy 🤣🤣

[@IronMountainx]

Looks great, sort of similar to mine. Just converted my Nissan Elgrand van, ist a 4x4 250bhp V6 van, luxury leatherinterior, drop down TV's, surround cameras etc. The camper conversion (done by myself) has a pull out bench/bed that leaves just enough room for x 2 bikes stowed between bench and kitchen. Bikes are locked to the outside of the van at night, but can be put into to van if going out for the day sightseeing etc. The van and conversion excluding a pop top roof cost me £12,200. The 2010 van was imported with a full service and 42k miles, they are a bargain compared to the Volkswagen offering and a far superior vehicle and like you am pleased with my slightly unusual conversion. Enjoy.

[@yaudon]

I love Betty!! Your setup is incredible and I feel the love and passion when you are describing her. I feel the same way about my grand caravan and its the same color as Betty but mine is called Vantha (from bantha starwars) I am currently trying to figure out how to sleep 4 so I can go on mountain bike trips w my 3 kids. I am trying to stay in the van world but need to do a lot of brainstorming. also, did you purchased the graphics separately or came with the van? ty!

[@knutwalfisch477]

The Pop Up bed only set up is probably the best concept I ve seen so far for a "smaller" weekend / holliday bike van. Currently building my Ducato (=Promaster) 6.4 meter setup to live in during summer but this really impressed me.

[@DickingAboutTV]

aw - thanks mate - appreciate the comment !

[@toonmeulendijk9505]

Send my regards to Betty and tell that I love her !!!

[@gabrovich]

Lovely setup and van mate. Very well done, in a couple of years I'll start building my own in a similar way. May I ask you how much it cost to fit such roof on the transporter? Thanks

[@J90JAM]

Sick setup, I want this but I think another seat would be super helpful, maybe fold down from the sides or something?

[@DickingAboutTV]

That’s a great idea

[@SimonTHAREAU]

Hello Simon from France! iv been looking since 4 hours straight now on the internet and this is exactly the look i thought about, and you made it amazing, im not really into mountain biking but more a scambler motorbike driver, do you think it would fit in i n the same position ? could you give me the lengh of your bike please ? and last question is it a T6 L2 or L1 ?

[@DickingAboutTV]

Hey mate .. it's a 2016 T6 short wheelbase and my bike is a standard 29er .. I can leave the back wheel in or take it off .. 👍👍

[@danconnelly4945]

can the rock and roll bed be easily put back in IE for a multi use van? going camping with bikes bed out. not taking bikes bed in. The way you have it is how i would like it but would be nice to have the option.

[@easydriver999]

That’s perfect ✅ and to 90% the build I want. Can you tell me who converted it?

[@DickingAboutTV]

Hiya .. I'm sorry the conversion was done before I bought it l. I just had the back seats removed for storage and I've since added a couple of drawers and a storage shelf for the paddleboard and bike. I think that this conversion is about £12,000 once you have the van. Cheers

[@simonecavicchioli3188]

Campervan, Mtb, nature, mountain, that' all! 👍

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

Love it! You should hook up with the Travel Beans, one of my favorite Van/travel channels.

[@grahambullman]

I agree. The Beans are great, and not too far from you. 😊

[@DickingAboutTV]

That would be cool! .. i don't know those guys but i'l check them out!!

[@manuelbianchi6048]

Congrats for the setup, It looks awesome! Im planning out a similar setup, question: the roof bed setup i always hear is too cold for winter, is it really? I would love to hear your experience. Thanks mate and congratulations again

[@SimonTHAREAU]

Please bro tell us what is the lenght of you van :D

[@DickingAboutTV]

Sorry for the delay .. it's the short wheelbase VW T6 2016 .. the official stats say 4.9 metres

[@yakboyuk]

Great setup Richard...do you have a table to attach to the floor to use when the front seat is swivelled? Losing the Rock 'n' Roll bed has created so much space but fron experience you will need a good sleeping bag in the roof, especially in the Alps ( I speak from experience 🥶)

[@sportsfreundberlin]

This is fantastic and very close to what I imagine to get. I'm not sure if I missed it, but you don't have a shower in this van, right? Or can you shower outside?

[@comfortablynumb8832]

Hi is that a standard spoiler on the tailgate

[@DickingAboutTV]

Hiya, no it was an after-market ... after i reversed into a tree! Doh

[@Cous1nJack]

Great set up. Fully understand binning the bed, comfortable neither to sit on or sleep on.

[@bfranco1519]

Mate, you nailed it!

[@phililpb]

in the old days you did not need a van to go mountain biking you just needed a bike and you road it from your house

[@DickingAboutTV]

100% agree .... i do laugh when someone takes an ebike in their car to a bike park and pays for the uplift as well 🤣🤣🤣

[@phililpb]

@@DickingAboutTVeach to their own and if you can afford it it is a fantastic luxury. I’m very mindful because I have done it in the past that you can turn a cheap hobby into a very expensive one. It is easy to get carried away

[@kdiff-1]

This is one of, if not, the best van setups I’ve seen for MTB! I would love to be able to get one of these in the US!

[@nigelrandtoul8646]

Perfect setup in every way, what company did the work?

[@keithbyrne1234]

agree with having the bike inside . expensive bikes need protecting .nice set up by the way .

[@JasonChambersPhoto]

Brilliant van check buddy, can you sleep ok if it's windy outside? No sure how pop tops hold up when it's windy?

[@DickingAboutTV]

It's only happened once .. it was SO windy (tropical) that I reclined the front seat and slept with the roof down .. bit like sleeping in a comfy seat on a plane. :-)

[@grootjnr]

What size wheels on the MTB? They look very small?

[@jez5180]

Spot on. Just the van I'm after for mtb'ing

[@22Jeffers]

As a family of 4, we have a 4 birth T6 and a 4x tow bar bike rack. We just keep the bikes locked up on the rack and rely on honest campers. Never met anyone on a campsite out to rob someone, but I guess there could alway me be a first!

[@DickingAboutTV]

Yep- I totally trust most people but I'm going to be parking up in city centres across Europe and so i was a bit worried the temptation would be too great. 😌

[@ericrhoads4438]

Great work and planning! Question- How tall are you? Just curious from a tall person. Would I fit on the bed/stand at 1.94 meters?

[@DickingAboutTV]

Hiya Eric .. I'm a short arse 5'8" - the bed up top is basically 2 meters long so great for me but not really for someone super tall. :-)

[@danr7313]

Super Van Mate. Looking forward to acquire one. I am more road and gravel and thought about a rack you may pull out were the bikes are fixed on to. Because of the mud and dirt you I also think the bikes might be better outside… at least on a save place and only placed inside when the area seems unsafe or isolated.. Have you considered that too ? Cheers

[@DickingAboutTV]

Good comment - to be honest i have a bike wash and use that before the bike goes into the van. :-)

[@kickedinthecalfbyacow7549]

Do you ever cook in the van? Where do you shower after riding?

[@DickingAboutTV]

I have a portable shower (bag) set up but pretty much every Campsite has a shower 😊

[@amjazzg]

sorry not sure about your set up seems like the bike took all the space inside

[@DickingAboutTV]

i should have taken the gopro of the superview setting as it doesn't show much space there still is to make dinner or sit or move about even with the bike in the van 😊😊 .. and it's the short wheel base which was important to me👍

[@johnmckernon]

Brilliant looking van where’s the kitchen from

[@DickingAboutTV]

Thanks John, it was converted before i bought it I'm afraid buddy so I'm not sure the exact kitchen that was fitted. Sorry.

[@degal2243]

Thank you for inspiring all of us who want to live the campervan life. Q: Is it possible to put the bed back up during the winter time? Im thinking we can sleep upstairs in spring/summer/fall and have the bikes ( racer & gravel ) inside, meanwhile when we are not riding the bikes during winter,we can sleep inside/downstairs. Beautiful van of yours , we like it a lot and we are currently looking for a California Ocean as well. Thank you for input . All the best,

[@cahalmurray7357]

Hi, where did you get betty converted?

[@DickingAboutTV]

Hiya .. she was converted before I got her but I added the drawer and shelving units .. 🤘

[@mirasolboisvert6396]

Wow very cool

[@jesusmachado9087]

What's the name of that bike stand?

[@DickingAboutTV]

Hiya it's a bike stow - great product

[@Guerrillapicnic]

Fantastic van that suits your needs perfectly.

[@Guerrillapicnic]

DSG gearbox is very good

[@br5380]

I take it you can still put the rock&roll bed back in easily if you wanted?

[@DickingAboutTV]

I’m guessing so as the original holes are still there 👍👍

[@br5380]

@@DickingAboutTV I'm thinking this would suit us. When I'm away biking I'd have it set up just like you (could even get in both the MTB and gravel bikes), and then when it's with the OH, (small) dogs & no bikes I could put the rock/roll back in.

[@DickingAboutTV]

@@br5380 that sounds like a really terrific solution... I'm not sure how much the rock 'n' roll bed weighs as I didn't take it out myself and whether you would have to have it Safety verified when you put it back in as it's a seatbelt seat? Sorry, not particularly helpful I'm afraid.🫣🤣🤣

[@ashfield001]

You must be wrapped with Betty. Congratulations. Yep, you’re a genius removing the seat for the bike rake.

[@ellerybice3787]

Your living like a nomadic van driving bicycle riding King. 🚵🚵🚵