Van Build: How NOT to Build Wheel Arch Boxing

[@jonfenwick6200]

I was totally waiting for Andy: "...welcome to A&E!" As he walked through the entrance... Next time maybe..... No wait. No, hopefully not a next time. Chillies and foam.... don't touch eyes. Top tips. Love watching you guys. Keep it coming.

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Haha damn we really missed a trick there and just realised we didn’t say it at all in the video - disaster! Haha thanks Jon, hopefully not but who knows 😂 thanks for the support, really means a lot!

[@TheMadSqu]

I guess most viewers you have right now actually want to see the building aspect of it. So don´t apalogize for showing how you build it :)

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Glad you’re enjoying and thank you for your comment 🙏🏻

[@Nurseman1964]

Just keep being authentic and show the reality of your build.This is a challenging project. You’re moving forward and doing a great job. I enjoy watching your vlog just as it is. Have fun with it. The hours of sweat equity will help you to appreciate it even more in the end. ☮️

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thank you very much for your comment, it really means so much to get this kind of support! Thanks for watching, hope we can keep sharing some mildly interesting updates as the project goes!

[@leecurry14]

Love you 2, so genuine, nice to watch a real couple showing it all the good and bad, it's not as easy as it looks this campervan converting 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️ thanks for sharing guy's

[@lifeadventureprojects]

It definitely isn’t! We’ve seen too many making it look easy, but more seems to go wrong than right on our journey so though we best share it 😂thank you!

[@glenbolton]

You two are so natural, their is a lot of vloggers who try way too hard and the fakeness always shows eventually, so keep it real , warts and all, show the mistakes, the tears , the laughter and you will both fly.

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thanks Glen! It is positive comments like this which really do make all this worth it. We are certainly trying to be natural, we do hope to improve the quality over time but plan to always be “us”. Thanks again! ❤️

[@CavemanCarnivoreClub]

Had to giggle...😁 after trip to A&E....' takes off Safety Glasses and wipes Eyes with Hand'.......... Keep going guys, doing a sterling Job...

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Hahaha I mean honestly 😂 that was such a funny couple of weekends, it’s actually quite nice having it all on camera!! Hope you’re well and thanks so much for watching! 💛

[@campervancodgers124]

Your van build journey is so like ours was (wish we'd have filmed) so we could avoid all the putting in and then having to redo because we had forgotten something before that step. Loving watching yours. Your doing fab . 👌

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thank you so much for watching, really do appreciate it! Yeah the amount of times I start something that I cannot finish because I have to do something else first!

[@Rodney_Trotter_Dave]

Been watching hundreds of van build KZbin videos and followed all your vids and only just realised your in Southampton the same as me, I’m a mile away from the general hospital

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Ah yeah we’re in that general area! Good job it has a walk in eye place ey?! Haha! Thanks for watching, really appreciate it!

[@Witteringtrucker]

Don't stress about your progress. It's all a learning curve, and you're doing fantastic.

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thanks so much, really helps hearing this! Appreciate your comment 😊💛

[@nigelwatts3091]

Slow and steady looking great so far love how you show your mistakes

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thanks Nigel! Appreciate it 😊🙌🏻

[@ivanstevens]

Love your channel, with trials and tribulations of building your very own camper. You are doing great 👍🏻

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thanks Ivan, we’re enjoying doing it and glad you are too 😁

[@Hope-bn9xz]

Hi guys , thank you for another good video ,I like how you show the real thing 😊 Please don't be hard on yourself, you both are doing a great job 👍 It's always lovely to see your cats too, makes it even more enjoyable to watch 🐈 🐱

[@lifeadventureprojects]

I feel the same about any vlog with a cat in, instantly better! Thank you we really do appreciate the kind words, it’s getting there and hopefully we’ll see some bigger changes soon 😊💛

[@mikerhodes6927]

I love this channel, great entertainment value. Part of me does wonder though if it’s a parody show of all the van building channels on KZbin, all that’s missing are the BBC3 credits to roll at the end.. perhaps a credit to how the shows are edited and produced coupled with the fact you are so open about your experiences - keep it up!

[@lifeadventureprojects]

😂😂 BBC money would be nice! Haha. Thanks for such kind words, we really do appreciate it! Really pleased to have such kind people watching ❤️

[@CiaranTravels]

making some serious progress! going to be incredible once its done! every days a learning curve with the van!

[@welshieonwheels]

Your definitely ! not rubbish you’re apprentice Van building learning as you go , taking your time to do a good job . The little things take the longest well done 👍 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿good luck

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

dont stress about how long stuff takes. Viv-i-van took eight months to finish and she is a smaller van than yours. I'm enjoying watching your videos because the one thing I've learned from Viv-i-van is that at some point I'd like to get a bigger van. Bessy regs-Kenny

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Hey Kenny, thanks for the encouragement, it really helps! An upgrade to a bigger van is exciting!

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

@@lifeadventureprojects indeed. energy bills are that high these days that I'm giving serious consideration into getting a long wheelbase crafter and living in it full time. BTW, in regards to your shower floor, watch Urban Vanlife channel. Neil and Emma fitted a"thetford" shower tray in theirs which turned out to be not a good idea. worth a watch.

[@philwilliams23]

Great video guys! Baby steps is better than no steps, plus your learning as you can go. Van build 2.0 will be a breeze by comparison 😆

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thanks Phillip! I agree, we are learning and certainly know much more than this time last year… which was nothing! 😂 Thanks for watching. ❤️

[@francoisgauvin9240]

Hi guys , take all the time you need no rush, it's great progress so far. May i suggest a tip for the little gap around the ceiling fan in the back ? A little wood molding tinted to the same color of the wood ceiling. 🙂

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Hmm, good idea, going to give this one some thought. Thanks so much for watching and the positive vibes! ❤️

[@markelgar8763]

Another lovely video folks! You're getting there. Bit by bit. Keep the faith xx

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thank you very much 😊😊💛

[@brianweedy9212]

Thanks for another light hearted video, it's good to watch people who are not expert's at van builds as well as who are, you're showing mistakes you make as well which can only help the likes of me. You're doing so well with it I'm looking forward to seeing how it looks when finished, take care.

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thanks so much Brian! Yes we hope that showing the mistakes will be helpful to people, might help others do it a bit quicker! Hopefully will start taking shape in the next few weeks 😊 thanks for the support.

[@aprilelsy3308]

Little steps guys...I mean try to miss out having to go to A&E 😂, but no rush. Love the content, good vibes and look forward to the next one 😊 x

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Fingers crossed no more trips to the hospital 😂 thanks April, really means a lot to hear you’re enjoying it, thank you 😊💛

[@kefitz]

Hi guys. Loving your authenticity. Such a welcome break from overly polished perfect van build videos that make everything seem so easy and perfect. I so identify with you

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thanks Kevin, yeah we get that, sometimes the overly polished videos can just be a bit unrealistic, so hopefully showing all the good and bad might help some people! Appreciate your kind comments, thank you 💛

[@oraclearcanatarot1674]

As always couldn't wait to watch this video!! You are both doing great even feel you didn't do much but still a step further to the end result. Just enjoy the process as much as you can and it's all learning along the way too! Thanks for keeping me entertained every week, you both ROCK! 😁😁

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thanks so much! Yeah some weekends feel a bit slower but every bit we do gets us closer! Some exciting things going in this weekend which we’ll share in the videos soon! Thanks for your ongoing support it means a lot 💛

[@oraclearcanatarot1674]

@@lifeadventureprojects ooh I’m excited! A pleasure as always and thank you for documenting the process 😁

[@dorsetallsorts]

Hi both, I'm really enjoying your videos. i love the fact that you are not experienced at this and encountering issues that I seem to have when doing DIY. I identify totally with how much longer jobs take, compared to what you expect!

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thanks Nick. I feel hard done by, I watched all these KZbin videos and they made it look easy - and quick. Damn you timelapse! 😂

[@petewarby7158]

Another great video, as someone else said, it's great to see a warts an' all build. I easily look forward to the new videos coming out :)

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thanks so much Pete, really appreciate it. Hopefully the good and bad can help some others who may be thinking about doing it! 🙏🏻💛

[@johnmurray1837]

Cool guys another entertaining video. Onwards and upwards. Hardest to build in winter. dark short days. X

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Yes starting to lighten up a little now which is so nice! Thanks for your comment John 🙏🏻

[@jeffjohnson847]

Hi guys comeing along slowly slow is good no rush 🤔

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Exactly - no rush! It will be done when it’s done!

[@richpeas1924]

Very lucky there Andy with no permanent eye damage. Good to see you wearing the eye protection eating the bakewell tart though, dangerous things those & who doesn't like the cherries 🍒 I had to wince when you carried the wheel arch box past the mini. But it's great seeing this come together & Sophie doing a great job at project managering 👍

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Yeah mate, close shave that one - silly lesson to learn! The bakewells certainly don't help the waistline haha Thanks again for your kind comments! You are an awesome supporter!

[@horvatherik76]

Fantasztikusak vagytok! Izgatottan várom a videókat! ❤

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thank you so much and for the positive vibes! Really pleased to have you join us on this journey! ❤

[@davidbigmore7532]

Loving your content and you have done really well Andy as I would never thought you were a handy man 😂

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Haha thanks mate, great to hear from you! I can assure you though, I am no handy man - but I am learning! Once he is complete a trip your way and you can admire the mess 😂

[@davidbigmore7532]

Looking forward to the end result ! Keep up the good work 👍

[@davidbigmore7532]

Glad your eye ok 😂

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thanks bud, the eye is all healthy now! Lesson learnt! 😂

[@davidbigmore7532]

🤣

[@mzqt313]

Dang about time just playing happy to see you guys 😊

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Cheers! Hope you enjoy 🙌🏻😊

[@toolrestoration]

Hiya , loving the channel , quick couple things , soudal silicon comes in many colours wood colour too , great for filling between roof lights and boarding .... As well as other places ebays good prices for it .also check out eurocell plastic suppliers in every town , ridiculously cheap . Plastics light weight , great for shower walls etc . Keep On keeping on live it ! Jim

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Just been looking into this, could be the solution! Thanks so much for the input, really really helpful! Appreciate the positive vibes! 🙌

[@toolrestoration]

@@lifeadventureprojects no worries loadsa van and boat conversions done myself lessons learnt . !! Also make sure you use blue masking tape when siliconing, gives a much crisper edge ! ...

[@Mraxell]

❤️ great video again !! But did you forgot about the watertank when you build the wheelbox 🤣

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thanks Alex.... but mate, I think we forget most stuff lol. You start something and enter this terrible cycle where you needed to have done something else before starting a job, then realise to start that job you also needed to have done something else ... pretty much our lives at the moment! haha. Thanks so much for watching and the support!

[@marksingleton5176]

Hi guys, a great video, glad the eye healed up well Andy, great progress 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Cheers Mark! Yes all healed quickly which was lucky, thanks for the comment and support 💛😊

[@Levi-Tubman]

It’s really coming on well :D you’re too hard on yourselves it’s looking really good!

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Getting there! Hopefully should start taking proper shape in the next few weeks!

[@laikatravels]

You’re doing great 👍

[@lifeadventureprojects]

🙌🙌

[@TheNorthernrobbie]

Loving these videos keep going it will be worth it well done guys 👍

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Cheers! It most certainly will be!

[@blueboxexteriorcleaningser8014]

Great vlog Looking forward to seeing your van progress 👍 (eventually 😂)

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Haha thanks so much! We hope to have a few bigger things happening in the next few weeks!

[@gap_adventures]

Keep on with it your get there

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Hopefully soon!!!

[@gap_adventures]

@@lifeadventureprojects I find myself over thinking lots of stuff do our van just about to start our horse box

[@TheCarl82]

Hi guys really enjoying the videos but did you know if you take your own reusable cups to Costa then you get double points on the Costa app for being eco friendly😀

[@lifeadventureprojects]

We really do need to do that thank you for reminding us! We will do that next time 👍🏻

[@leelendon1482]

Hi guys , i always have accidents. Swarf in eyes, sheet metal cuts from doing my windows lol. Noticed you were at Southampton General hospital. I'm about 5 mins from the hospital doing my van up. Spending my spare time at wickes lol. If you ever want to meet up let me and Jo know . I'm doing up a peugeot boxer at the moment , all the best Lee 👍

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thanks Lee, may take you up on that offer! No doubt we can share horror stories or bump into you in Wickes! 😂 Peugeot boxer is a great van!

[@shawing]

Caught up on all your stuff and you've made such a massive amount of progress, on that van itself but also on the skills you're learning along the way! One thing I got slightly confused about was what are the box lids for? If they're just gonna be sealed off like. Since you've got the lids though, you could make them small bits of storage for stuff you don't often use maybe. Also, knobs look great (ooh err) but never underestimate the beauty of a grab hole. See it a lot in caravan builds and boaty builds too and super simple to just drill a decent size hole or oblong out. Plus doesn't add extra height or become a thing to bash yourself on 🤣 Just an idea for ya anyway. Keep on keeping on!

[@lifeadventureprojects]

This is a great list of advice. And yeah to be honest, I created a lid because someone else did - you are right, kinda pointless! Lol As someone else said, over engineered it. Thanks for the ideas, will be out to use! 🙌

[@dannychapp]

It might be camera angle but if you have the loo dry fit before you fix wall. Looks abit too tight might need a little bit extra out consider the wall too. Could use a spare cardboard box for a wall to test. But it might be camera. Van is looking good though. Diesel heater? Also when you have basics take it out for a test run spend a night out take a notebook and record what you need / missing. Looking forward to the next installment

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Cheers Danny. Yes we definitely need to do this as it’s looking pretty tight and I’m worried it won’t fit, think that might be this weekend’s job. And yeah good idea we will definitely do that, even if just to also check for any rattles etc. We will be getting a truma heater and water heater we think which will be going under the front bench, just haven’t got it yet!

[@johnshaw8481]

Round the ceiling hatch/skylight thingy , how about rope all the way round ? Continues the rustic scheme and will cover that little gap 🤷‍♀️, maybe 1 cm thick rope , just an idea , maybe the rope would be more flexible than a wooden trim piece and fill the tiny gaps/v's between the roof cladding sttrips I found rope to be a handy flexible and nice looking gap filler that looks as if it's just decorative

[@lifeadventureprojects]

You sir win best idea, going to give that a go! Thanks so much! Watch out, that is coming to a video. ✋

[@wayneabraham7935]

Thanks guys. There will be times when it feels like there is no progress, things will all come together, crack on...

[@lifeadventureprojects]

There are slow weekends, sometimes slow months and all mostly due to learning really! Getting there though! :) Thanks for joining us on the journey Wayne!

[@placemats1598]

Great videos

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thank you 🙏🏻 👍🏻

[@chubbbassett4436]

Love your videos. I can't wait to see the van finished keep up the good work 👏

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thanks Chubb, we can't wait to get it completed! The supportive comments really do help, thank you!

[@Bugs1953]

Keep going you’ll get there😊

[@lifeadventureprojects]

We will! Hopefully sooner rather than later!

[@Simon_PieMan]

Good progress, enjoying the build so far. Keep it up!

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thank you! Really glad you’re enjoying it and grateful for the support 😃🙌🏻

[@Simon_PieMan]

What are you planning with the electrics? Outsource to an expert or have a go?

[@lifeadventureprojects]

I have quite a lot of victron, thinking multiplus for battery charging and inverter (although unsure as wanna keep weight down). Got 525 watts of renogy solar power, victron lynx distributor, MPPT, DC2DC, cerbo gx etc. I wanna see if I can go full electric and not rely on gas… In short… I am giving it a go!

[@Simon_PieMan]

@@lifeadventureprojects Great can’t wait. The electrics is the only part of a build that I’m nervous about - I’ll do mine one day! Good luck.

[@artzi_ip]

Just draw the edges of the rear hatch cover, and cut the cladding to size, then you dont have to make any makeup anywhere 😊 may the force be with you two 👍👍

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Great idea, my concern is cutting it short! 😂

[@artzi_ip]

@@lifeadventureprojects you can do it 👍 i believe in you

[@donniedjunior9059]

Love y video's and the two of you doing great teamwork. Looking fwd to y next vid. Cheers

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thanks Donnie, loving the support. Thanks for joining us on the journey! x

[@DAAyre]

There’s a few eBay sellers sell sour dough starter cheap. I got some and it’s been great

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thanks David, will pass onto Soph! Maybe she will have more success that way 😂

[@gerardmcmanus]

Your doing fab, not an easy project to tackle over the weekend 👌. One thought. What will be opposite your toilet, and if its just a walkway to the bed, could you steel more room from there for the bathroom?

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thanks Gerard! Ah yes so we will be having the kitchen opposite, with a walkway in between, so it’s about as wide as it can be (which isn’t very 😁). Hopefully it’ll work alright 🙏🏻 thanks for your comment and support 😊

[@drewhodge3820]

Everyone builds campers differently, so take the constructive comments as a plus. There are so many ways each job can be done.

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Absolutely, lots of ideas of how to do things can only be a good thing, just gotta decide which one and stick to it! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@kaeokeeling9143]

And yes you have fans in Hawaii!

[@stumchugh]

hey guys keep up the great work you are doing but keep in mind your weight please its so easy to over do it in the early days and then you have to rip out lots to lessen the weight at the end so please bear that in mind :) apart from that keep the videos coming its great work thats being done looking forward to seeing you out and about peace out much love 👌👌👌👌✌

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thanks so much. I agree about weight, this is something I am worrying about so planning to get to a weigh bridge soon to get a feel of what I have to play with. Appreciate the positivity! 🙌

[@md2320]

Slow and steady!!!! I think you need a project manager 🤣😂🤣

[@lifeadventureprojects]

haha - we really do, and sometimes a motivator! 😂🤣

[@none7574]

Btw how did the cladding clips work out on the ceiling, have they held? wrong video but hope that makes sense.

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Hey 👋🏼 thanks so much for watching! Haha yes of course! Yeah they’ve worked really well! We’ve not taken the van on any really long trips but have taken it out for a few hours at a time and there’s been no movement at all. Because they’re all joined together it should hold well. Hope that helps!!

[@WiresFanDrew]

I recognise that Wickes……. 😂

[@lifeadventureprojects]

😂😂😂

[@royboydanny1415]

Hi guys, great video. Please don’t drink your coffee whilst driving, because you could possibly get nicked

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Hey Roy, fair shout out - bad habit that one! I blame the coffee addiction... 😂

[@royboydanny1415]

👌👍

[@kaeokeeling9143]

HAHAHAHAHA a woman talking about yeast is funny! Keep feeding the culture and it will be ok. Great job on the build. Keep putting out great content.

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Thank you so much! We really appreciate it! 💛 and all the way in Hawaii - that’s so cool!!!

[@benjman1987]

🤘

[@lifeadventureprojects]

🤘🤘

[@daffyduchman]

how do you make so many mistakes its mind boggling

[@lifeadventureprojects]

😂😂😂 we’d love to tell you Andrew! It’s a learning curve for sure!

[@daffyduchman]

i have watched all the rest of the vids upto date and i have got to say andrews skills have improved so much from start to end the difference is unbelievable great job guys keep it up your nearly there @@lifeadventureprojects

[@Dirt-Diggler]

Makes a change from the usual screwdriver through the hand or drilling into your leg 😁 Your not a real van builder till you've made a trip to A&E 👍

[@lifeadventureprojects]

Ah yes we like to mix up the injuries to keep it fresh 😂 exactly! Ticked off the list now we can move on 😆🙌🏻

[@motorhomebettyboopstravels]

[@lifeadventureprojects]

👍🏻🙏🏻💛