Van Camping in My Friend's DIY (Log Cabin Style) Van Camper Conversion - Europe Road Trip Ep 1

My friend converted a van into this epic looking camper and we set off on a road trip around Europe!
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[@danorman_]

standing on the edge of a lake with your friend in complete silence is the best vibe ever

[@glenna3434]

When you split off onto your own channel, I was worried for you, but your content on this channel is excellent. I look forward to getting my notification to watch the new ones. Cheers!

[@sh1tstainednappy209]

Dare I say it?? it’s better than just straight up fishing

[@AP-zq6hv]

What other channel was he a part of?? I've only seen him on this channel and am subbed

[@thegeneral7594]

@@AP-zq6hv carl and alex was previous channel now called fish with carl

[@scottbeaman6355]

this channel is better than just the fishing ngl but we need more interesting content

[@BotheredNowUKAUDITS]

@@sh1tstainednappy209 hell yeahh although i did like fishing in my younger days never got time now lol

[@samgarrod4781]

When I was young we called it being 'on a mission' which transmuted into 'winging it' when I stopped Raving. ❤

[@thegeneral7594]

My Young son saw your video starting and is now running around shouting the mushroom man lol😂😂 ,,thanks for the upload and hours of editing it really is appreciated 👌👌

[@just_alex]

Haha. Brilliant!

[@NewbInLife]

the freedom and ability to drop everything to travel is one i greatly envy. But at the same time im pretty much settled down and cant travel like you. I'm super jealous. its so cool

[@cheza7061]

I admire your courage to start a channel from Scratch when you & Carl were so dependent on each other for your fishing channel. Now you just go where life takes you and your channel is doing so well. Credit to you Alex, I bet there is lots of us watching wishing we were more like that. All the best to you!!! 🎣😎🐟

[@mboutdoors_uk]

James’ van is a wonderful build, very unique 👌🏼 Look forward to your adventures boys, happy exploring 👍🏼

[@jasmijnariel]

Luxemburg is one of my favo places in the world. People are friendly, helpfull and the roads and traffic there is amazing and respectfull!

[@pip5461]

I remember my first trip to Luxemburg, If it wasn't for a slight change in the road signs I'm sure I wouldn't have realized where I was. I did stumble across a most splendid Chinese restaurant that cooked the best crab and sweetcorn soup that I'd ever tasted.

[@HK-pz9cn]

To this day Luxembourg's secret is excellent Chinese food. I keep finding good restaurants.

[@just_alex]

Ur comment is making me hungry!!

[@pip5461]

@@just_alex Me too...

[@bamereg]

I love your duvet. And the pillowcase.

[@michaelhope7482]

That channel tunnel is in my eyes something else. Can't wait as you're random trip evolves,nice one 👍

[@johnlea4779]

Hope you have a great time with your friend Alex. Keeps the videos coming as they get better with every installment.

[@just_alex]

Thanks John.

[@tysonsmith6384]

Yet another brilliant video, keep this sort of content coming you defo have the gift of the gab when it comes to making videos 👨‍🚒

[@HaveAFishYaDickhead]

that's an awsome van. you should tell your mate to fit a chinese diesel air heater. around £100 and uses about 5ltrs of diesel in about 28 hours on all the time on the lowest setting. I have one in a waterproof box connected to a 12v leisure battery for winter carp fishing, makes such a difference knowing I can get back in to a toastie warm bivvy

[@pitdahm1155]

Hey Alex, great to see your channel grow. Greetings from Luxembourg!

[@HK-pz9cn]

Funny. Luxembourg (my country) is notorious for its rainy and cloudy weather, but glad you got a chance to visit!

[@trailrunningphil]

Love the laid back carefree style of this road trip. Interested to see your adventures!

[@GDgamingstyle]

Hi Alex your mates van is a great conversion , great content again on your new channel looking forward to part 2 👍

[@morganwilliams8807]

Honestly this is one of my favourite channels, between the bees and travelling in the van I seriously can't wait for each episode, also love a catch and cook if you could actually catch something😉

[@just_alex]

Thanks Morgan! I’ll try a catch and cook at some point! :)

[@ondrejjanoska660]

Cooking pasta in Lago du Como in camper watching Alex cooking pasta …. Life is life

[@camp.fish.repeat]

Love the kitchen tap

[@rares8219]

Your friend's van is verry cool! I can't wait for the 2 part of this cool trip.

[@just_alex]

Hope you enjoy the videos.

[@noelwallace5257]

We’re in a big van everyone stops!….. Except the bloke in a big truck!!

[@neilhall86]

Brilliant as always Alex, loving that camper van too. What an inspiration u r. Keep it up mate

[@just_alex]

Thanks.

[@merfymac]

Great video as always. I get the feeling after so many years of fishing the last thing you want to be doing is more fishing even though there's a LOT of fish to be fished as you travel the world...

[@orange3too]

by naming something you disempower to it. Calling a wild thing by a name you take it out of its authentic being into something else of your inclination. Meditate/feel the name of something yes even a car and you will be inspired with a knowing. Mothers often receive the child's name in a dream. 2 cents. Happy and safe travels Brother. Peace!

[@tonydonny7886]

Can’t wait for more of your videos. Keep them coming and thanks for keeping me entertained. 👍🏼

[@just_alex]

Thanks Tony. :)

[@Benjamin.bailey]

Glad you got the Caddy mate, looking forward to the van build!😁👍

[@just_alex]

Van build videos are coming soon. :)

[@trevorcornes1056]

Really interesting watch Alex. What a van. Beautifully done. Looking forward to seeing the next episode 😄👍

[@just_alex]

Thanks.

[@antonybaker8531]

anther banger video alex have fun looking 4ward to the rest your weeks trip

[@dieterdeschuymere1842]

Luxemburg is sooo nice, and relaxing….

[@mkm83672]

VW Van needs name, everytime. I have had, in 20 years, numerous vans and about all of them had name. Easy to curse when they broke down some way :D current T5 is Vippi (V.I.P GL ex-schooltaxi, driven over half million km's)

[@southwestb7988]

These videos make me so excited to travel and do this with my boys one day🎉

[@jenniferharman5139]

My little car is called Clarissa Sweetysparkle, because she has sparkles in the paintwork. Got to have a name!😁

[@f1sh3rman]

Buzzing to see how your van conversion pans out

[@northshoreproductions3787]

And the adventures begin!! Go Alex! 💪

[@MTravelVlog]

I really enjoyed your video. 🤩⭐️ Thanks for Sharing! 👍🏼💕 Greetings from Albania. 🇦🇱

[@Nootnoot1996]

you need to visit durbuy, also esch sur sure, but honestly, almost every town is beautiful and has allot of nature. enjoy

[@peternufc1981]

Nice van that he's made it in a lovely camper

[@marialorenavillanueva5342]

Oh wow interesting...looking forward for more

[@MrFrankavich]

Jean-Claude VAN Damme.....could be a nice name for a van 🤓

[@El-Tel63-Terry.]

You are knocking this channel out the park Alex 😉👍🏻

[@reynoldsoutdoors3055]

Fantastic video Alex. If you ever want to go hunting rabbits to make a catch and cook video let me know. I also live in my van and it's the best way to live. I used to watch some of your fishing videos but these videos are seriously more enjoyable to watch. Lovely van and great video

[@patbriggsmbr]

Living the dream. Best things are always unplanned 👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ralphrohr]

You have to name your van!! Yes, its a machine but unlike a normal car it will be your home. And you put much effort in it(you will, i can guarantee that!). So that is a strong bond! 🤷🏼‍♂️😎

[@craigmk6]

Love this wasn’t overhyped fake energy. 🙌🏻

[@robgood719]

The unknown is what we call a random road trip they always go well 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@parklandpiker]

Fantastic road trip....nice van too

[@jaa7286]

Dude I love this concept so much

[@baldvale5418]

Happy Camping Dude's.

[@chrisheyes3428]

Ok Part 2 can’t come quick enough. Lots I like on your friends van. Looking at a van conversion myself so I can’t wait to see part 2! Great content Alex!

[@just_alex]

Thanks!

[@hobbitfrdo]

Looking forward to following your trip.👍

[@just_alex]

Hope you enjoy.

[@dalebrooke5683]

Alex, Your new channel is epic! The variety of things you do is just second to noun. Keep up the good work buddy look forward to your next vids. Take it easy 👌👍

[@just_alex]

Glad you enjoy the videos!

[@dalebrooke5683]

@@just_alex top notch!! 👌

[@nateuk2542]

Are we going to the master at work when the season kicks in? Come on Alex just one river sesh 🤙

[@samharvey3241]

Once again Alex great content, can't wait for pt2..

[@just_alex]

Hope you enjoy the videos.

[@peakyparttimers9362]

You 2 look like brothers!😊😊

[@jjgardiner4798]

Can’t believe he didn’t let you share the king size! 😂

[@cliveportelli2985]

Now that’s a camping van hope yours looks something like that bet you are thinking about getting a bigger van now

[@BotheredNowUKAUDITS]

all I've got to say is well done on chasing dreams keep going I enjoy watching!

[@mscudde2]

Looks fun!

[@mavicprotoe3959]

Your van is mint James Top Job

[@sturoe7361]

Alex, when you sort yours out look at a proper night heater, I went around Europe in a caddy and a sprinter, the sprinter had a proper night heater. Well worth it, especially if you travel in winter, when many European countries it is a legal requirement. If sleeping in your can.

[@just_alex]

Thanks for the info Stu!

[@sturoe7361]

Something I forgot something , you need winter tyres in many countries, or all season tyres, worth checking which before travelling.

[@terryhere3889]

Enjoy lads love the 🚐 van

[@franj001]

Need a video like your knife making one but with pots and Jim! Your van is not a pet haha. Enjoyed this video Alex, hope you have a great time

[@just_alex]

Good idea!

[@spoony4312]

Love the new content but a night in France by the lake and not even a rod out your crazy lol. Looking forward to see what you're going to do with that van of yours.

[@Zombie-fb5zf]

One of your best more like this please maybe with a hint more fishing 🎣

[@craigloveridge4833]

My only complaint is I have to wait too long in between videos lol, but they are worth it. Good work mate 💪

[@tonywilson8681]

That van looks dope. Ive stayed in worse hotels! Keep it up Alex, bon voyage!

[@seahousesclips5834]

Alex, nice vid!

[@chrisandsamlivingthedream]

Awesome buddy.. lovley Awesome van

[@TheFairestMan]

Happy days

[@ETYSURF]

This is great stuff Alex

[@just_alex]

Cheers!

[@isaacgraham6307]

amazing video mate great entertainment love it

[@just_alex]

Thanks Isaac!

[@lifeexperiences4969]

hey enjoy lads

[@MauweeWauwee]

Go to scandinavia Alex, best fishing in europe, best Views in europe and best roads in europe.

[@just_alex]

Yeah I’m planning on travelling around Scandinavia next year. :)

[@ellis2716]

Question Alex ☺️ When the river season opens will you be doing a camp catch and cook salmon/trout with wild veggies 👀 😁 Love what your doing keep it up ❤️

[@piconangelingproducts1294]

can't wate for part two!!!!

[@nevergiveuponyourdreams3310]

Hi such a great video

[@markpiper8082]

Call the van shack. Also i wouldnt use planks as such in a caddy better off using insulation and four way stretch material over the ply lining. If you have the room raise the bed up to allow storage like most camper or use a hammock set up. Enjoy your away time and look forward to your self/friend build

[@just_alex]

Thanks for the info.

[@team3383]

Welcome to Van life. Go to sleep thinking "Tomorrow = Scotland" and then go to Luxemburg ... Van Life = Winging it.

[@water_drop452]

Please come to the netherlands, I would just love to meet or or even just see a video of what you think about the netherlands

[@V503K]

Driving barefoot.... looks cozy, will try

[@MidlandAngler]

Lovely van etc .. however having driven that particular model for many years I would say it would be extremely expensive. Not just fuel but countless engine sensor issues .. however I was doing 1500 a week. Awesome out fit though .. good look both 🌞😊

[@just_alex]

Thanks for the info

[@potatofrappe]

Jim's pottery and his van are both VERY beautiful. I *CANNOT* wait until I see your finished van. American's name their cars because they're a big part of our lives, when you have a car you sometimes have it for AS LONG or longer than you have a pet, why not give it the love it deserves kinda like bringing it into your family? You made me realize it might be a very American thing, but my Red Prius is named Big Red and my fiancés SUV is named Freya. I think that it might originate from the fact that American's own cars at increasingly higher numbers than other countries, and therefore our culture kind of feels like cars are a necessity because the government doesn't provide good infrastructure for regular folks traveling across cities, states, or the united states itself.

[@not_ever]

Plenty of English people name their vehicles and unless you live in a large city a car is a necessity here too

[@just_alex]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@jaa7286]

Dude whaaaaa?!!! Since when are there trains for drivers and u dont have to get out of the car once. Public transportation really amazes me across the sea

[@Captainraskett1989]

I agree, I've never named any of my vehicles. At most it's been a she and there really isn't any explanation for that, they are just machines yeah they can be you pride and joy but so can your Mrs and she's already got a name you don't re name her 🤣🤣 top vid Alex, although I do feel like there may have been a fishing twitch within when you parked next to that lake 😁

[@jasmijnariel]

0:35 seems like a regular day in scotland

[@ex_yz]

When he said he found a place free of wind and rain..... i thought he was going to say his mates van 🤣 Also, it wasn't just built in a factory, it was built by your mate. Into what it is now, i think its worth naming but thats just me. Especially if i put 100's of hours into making it my own

[@biomagic8959]

maybe it's the spring... i'm getting boyfriends vibe 😍

[@jonnywilde9945]

This raises questions about showering

[@spring899]

Wise wisdom words Alex 😁

[@truckinghell1655]

Been waiting for this one brilliant can't believe how big this channel has got and how brilliant youbare on your own fella . However when will we be seeing an epic carp trip in the camper with carl

[@just_alex]

I’ll see if I can get Carl out for some van camping at some point. Haha.

[@truckinghell1655]

@@just_alex haha I think we all want to see it mate pizza oven and a bivvy brilliant . Although loving th3 camper and just Alex channel got me out and about a lot more

[@nh3936]

Easy tip: one mug of dry pasta equates to roughly one adult serving

[@just_alex]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Baron-Ortega]

You should call your van Dorris 👍

[@howl13]

if your fond of something, you can name it if ya want. im guessing living in a vehicle make you more whimsical ~

[@daveparry100]

ALL camper vans should be given a NAME

[@karpiarzcringe]

Hey! Alex are you going to travel through Poland this year, perhaps? It would be funny to see you in my own country.

[@ghostsy]

Sweet van :)

[@chrisprobert6]

D'ya wish you got a bigga van yet?....😅 Good work man 👍

[@just_alex]

I’m happy with my little van :)

[@StuWNZ]

All my vehicles have names. My quad bike is called Brutus the Destroyer, my motorbike is called Super Tiberious and my Volvo XC90 is called Darth Sidious. You should definitely name your vans!