Van Build - Full DIY Campervan Conversion timelapse - 2 years in 10 mins - VW Crafter/Merc Sprinter

Van Build - Full DIY Campervan Conversion timelapse - 2 years in 10 mins - VW Crafter/Merc Sprinter
with full shower, toilet and hand basin
All diy scratch built, except for the superb job on the leather upholstery by Angus Kish from Kish Trim, Deptford, Sunderland, also a big thanks to my youngest for holding and passing stuff and helping where possible and to my wife for the sewing skills
For a more detailed look at the van build in 21 full length episodes check out my channel, no crazy antics or trying to be cool, just a straight forward look at how I built my campervan
Van specs in brief
2014 63reg VW Crafter 163 bhp, air con, parking sensors, rear camera etc
Conversion
Fully insulated with two vapour barriers and Dodomat sound deadening
4 way stretch carpeting to ply walls and inside of top boxes
Maxxfan deluxe extractor and Fiamma vent in roof
Shower Room
Thetford C263-S cassette toilet, Cleo tip up hand basin, mixer shower, Monrose Extractor
10 ltr Propex Hot Water storage heater
Shurflo Trail King water pump with Fiamma expansion vessel
John Guest pipes and fittings
Underslung water tanks, 75 ltr Fresh- 55ltr Grey
Dometic Smev 9722 Kitchen Sink and Hob Combo
Dometic CRX50 Fridge
Propex HS2000 Gas Space Heater
Electrics
2 x 120amp AGM leisure batteries
Sargent EC155 / EC50 Power Management System ( 12v and 240v)
240v hook up
2kw Modified Sine Wave Invertor
Lights - Individually controlled touch sensitive with blue mood on lights under rear top cupboards
Led strip lights in shower room and above hob/sink, flexible reading light under front top box
Solar
2 x 200watt Solar panels
30 amp Solar Controller
Metal 6kg Gas box
12v TV and DVD
and more plywood than you can shake a stick at

[@karlossmith3714]

This maybe my favourite van build I’ve seen so far. Would never have thought of that layout but seeing it finished and that extra bed by the bulkhead is a great idea! Done really well!! 😀😀

[@thatdamnmackem]

Many thanks, glad you liked it

[@MTeague1963]

Brilliant the first sensible conversion I've seen on KZbin

[@thatdamnmackem]

Many thanks for the kind comments. glad you like it

[@jonbjornestad6322]

This is the best one I have seen.

[@thatdamnmackem]

Many thanks, much appreciated

[@stevencrabtree2414]

being a Geordie never thought I would say this to a Mackem but really nice job well done

[@thatdamnmackem]

Ha ha thanks marra 👍

[@tstuart7333]

That's a great achievement Brian. The campervan is looking really amazing. I sincerely wish you lots of enjoyment in the miles you travel. All the hour of planning and making has paid of. Thank you for sharing.

[@thatdamnmackem]

Many thanks 👍

[@davidnorris6262]

You have done a cracking job on your van , its a credit to you

[@thatdamnmackem]

Many thanks mate, it was a great project

[@junior4246]

cracking job, and all done in under 10 mins some very valuable tips in there too

[@thatdamnmackem]

Many thanks

[@aliortucu9359]

Good job Brian,amazing amazing amazing.

[@thatdamnmackem]

Many thanks, glad you liked it

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Well done, very brave taking that on yourself.

[@thatdamnmackem]

Thanks Lindsay, took a while but I enjoy a challenge and enjoy messing about making stuff, enjoying you videos mate 👍

[@allankatie1]

Great job. Well done.

[@thatdamnmackem]

Many thanks, much appreciated

[@ROCKNROAD4X4]

Superb well thought out conversion.😎👌

[@thatdamnmackem]

Many thanks

[@onlymotonico3946]

Very good job 👍

[@thatdamnmackem]

Many thanks 👍

[@FutureZeal]

This is 100% such an amazing build!!

[@thatdamnmackem]

Thank you, glad you like it

[@dazzyd1964]

SUPERB! you must be mega-happy now it's finished:)

[@thatdamnmackem]

Many thanks, yes pleased it's finished, but it's been a great project, will have to find something else to do now 😂

[@teresaowens9367]

BEAUTIFUL! I would give anything to be able to get a van like that! 🥰🙏🤞🚐

[@thatdamnmackem]

Thanks, glad you like it

[@AnthAmy]

That's awesome! Excellent build, all the hard work definitely paid off. Nice one!

[@thatdamnmackem]

Many thanks 👍

[@binbagbadgers248]

Perfect craft skills! Enjoy the road👌

[@thatdamnmackem]

Many thanks 👍

[@johnmead1337]

Excellent job.

[@thatdamnmackem]

Many thanks

[@christycullen2585]

fantastic job best of luck with it.. I enjoyed all your videos. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge

[@thatdamnmackem]

Many thanks, hope the videos have been of some use to you

[@cesardebarbieridaher2267]

Congratulation! You hace an amazing van! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@thatdamnmackem]

Thanks however it has now gone to a new home

[@cesardebarbieridaher2267]

@@thatdamnmackem you sold it?

[@thatdamnmackem]

Yes to someone who watched the build from the beginning,

[@barryjackson8512]

Canny build. Looks spot on.

[@thatdamnmackem]

Many thanks, much appreciated

[@glynjones5280]

Great job

[@thatdamnmackem]

Many thanks

[@garikthestig]

great work

[@thatdamnmackem]

Thanks

[@hunglikeadonkeybutnotassmelly]

Seriously nice build mate. I might be using this as a reference when I do my next van.. prepare for a barrage of questions lol

[@thatdamnmackem]

Many thanks. Happy to answer any questions if I can, it will be for sale soon if you want a ready made one lol 😆

[@hunglikeadonkeybutnotassmelly]

@@thatdamnmackem That would depend £?

[@thatdamnmackem]

@@hunglikeadonkeybutnotassmelly 24k

[@aliortucu9359]

I willing to buy a van do it like yours but I have a O talent.

[@thatdamnmackem]

just takes time and planning, good luck with it

[@laurenbrown341]

Superb build just wondering what you used for your ceiling

[@thatdamnmackem]

Thanks they are upvc wall and ceiling boards, this video shows them although if I were doing another I would use wood cladding as they are a little brittle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJaao2ikaZh8o5Isi=L6nuvDlox8dvTG2n

[@yvonnechiletmarch798]

Hi Brian! why didnt you insulate the floor?

[@thatdamnmackem]

I did I used foam insulation board check out the full build on my channel

[@colinpearce3249]

Great build. Where did you get the side angled windows?

[@thatdamnmackem]

Thanks the angled piece behind the side window is just vinyl

[@sergiyche6318]

Was the shower cabin bought assembled? what is the price?

[@thatdamnmackem]

No made from scratch with plywood

[@tospicy4ya]

Great build very professional, I’m looking for a LWb crafter seem to be a lot of very high mileage ones, where did u find yours?

[@thatdamnmackem]

Thanks glad you like it, I got mine from an E-Bay listing which I missed out on, I contacted the garage who sold it asking if they got any others to let me know, it came originally from Alliance Healthcare via the seller, mine has 170k on it but drives like new, vans that come from a big company tend to be looked after regularly, don't be afraid of higher mileage Crafters they will easily do 300k and above if serviced regularly, mine came with the original owners history so I know it's been well looked after

[@mertdeniz6870]

Great job, how much you spend?

[@thatdamnmackem]

Van conversion was around £8.5k

[@C.Miller_Extruded_CAMpers]

Hi where did you get the fake window extensions? Are they just gloss vinyl?

[@thatdamnmackem]

Yes gloss vinyl, got them from ebay, sorry can't remember where

[@mattheww.4502]

What Toilet are you using ?

[@thatdamnmackem]

Thetford C263CS cassette