Van life - Buying a used van

[@kimerincowley]

Enjoyed watching. I'm about 2 years away from what you have done. I was struck by your innocence - but you're young; why wouldn't you be so. I'm a lot older and trying to make the transition in a more measured way, but the biggest difference between you and me: You're actually doing it! Wishing you all the luck in the world with the build and the adventures beyond. Subscribed!

[@JodieandJoe]

If we can do it - so can you! It's a massive step that took us a couple of years to take. We thought and dreamed and I think the pandemic helped push us over that last hurdle. If you have the dream, do it! I highly doubt you'd ever regret it. Age is but a number ☺️ you got this! Feel the fear, and do it anyway ♥️ Jodie

[@Dirt-Diggler]

Took me year's to buy my van, sometimes being older (and supposedly wiser) means you worry so much you get less done 🤔 Sometimes you need to just say " sod it" and jump in with both feet 😁

[@KarenHT397]

What a beautiful love story - you guys and Big Red are such a great match. Oh and you two are super cute too.

[@callum]

jodies determination and vibes in this video is iconic. shes a gem, great vid

[@ruth_HEX]

What a sweet couple you are, I look forward to following your adventures x

[@Budget-Cars-And-Bikes]

I think the giveaway that you had bought van 3..... was the SOLD sticker in the windscreen at 9 mins into the video 😁

[@STEVELILLEY011117]

Relay, boxer and ducato are 6ft wide, which is ideal for bed to go across the width of the van.

[@martykong3592]

:) WELL DONE and THANKS MUCH for the video and share! I find you had MANY more choices than we have here on the other side of the pond, AND, NO MANUAL transmissions to speak of. I do wish you ALL THE BEST and Cheers! Enjoy and safe travels! Cheers :)

[@JodieandJoe]

Thank you!!

[@paulkennewell2752]

Loved your sense of humour on this one - bet it costs more to fill up now - looking forward to seeing your journey - subscribed

[@JodieandJoe]

We may be able to drive it once, and then have to wait 'til diesel prices go down 🤣 At least we have way more electricity than we could ever need 😍 (Kidding - nothing will stop us now 🚐🌄🔆)

[@pollekepmtb]

Multi talents building a dome, and do a commercial for healthy products. You are BOSSES👍🇳🇱

[@JodieandJoe]

💕😍

[@samandjanesbubble3354]

We were at vanlife Stratford yesterday and this morning were looking for vanlife channels and love ❤️ your energy we are looking forward to sharing your adventures, happy building

[@JodieandJoe]

Vanlife Stratford? Is that like a convention? Wish we had known - we would have gone! Sounds awesome 😁

[@DS-fo4ed]

Scraping ice off the windscreen risks scratching the screen. I always use a kettle of COLD water. No scratches. Hot water risks cracking the screen

[@jonsimmons4150]

use proper di icer from halfrauds- big can- 3 quid.

[@JodieandJoe]

I usually use water - I think we forgot to get one and were too lazy to go back up the stairs 🤣

[@EppingForest304]

I’m glad you persevered to find a Van, at a price you’re comfortable with

[@JodieandJoe]

Thanks!

[@robvanduren761]

Yes i know vans are as sexy as fridges on wheels but there is just something special about them. I own a new mid size van and a big van the size of yours. The ability to change the interior to fit whatever you do and change the inside again if you need to is awesome. I call my one my house that i can take on adventures.

[@JodieandJoe]

I couldn't have said it better 😊

[@henrik.r]

Just stumpled upon your channel - looking forward to follow your journey! Great content!

[@stuartboys260]

Congratulations enjoy your new adventure

[@smooth111012]

A good idea is a camera at the back of the van then u can see via a screen

[@JodieandJoe]

Yes those are a great idea!

[@stevenprestwich521]

Watched all the video's and nice job of the camper van you've done, Shame i had for sale in April a new shape 22 plate Vauxhall Movano it's the same as Relay and Boxer i ended up selling it to a van sales place in stockport for £19700 plus vat, it had 400 miles on it, i bought it new and i couldn't get on with it i found it hard on suspension and seat seemed to give me a bad back but i'm alot older than you two

[@Bobby8270]

Just subbed. Fun video. I like your style. 💕

[@JodieandJoe]

Thanks so much Bobby! 🥰

[@relvao]

key isn't broken. It's just very excited 😊

[@JodieandJoe]

😂😂

[@RollOnBusin]

Nice that your wife is so on board with it.

[@JodieandJoe]

I'm loving it! I don't have as many skills to offer the build but I do what I can! 😍 - Jodie

[@stevebennett6727]

The Ducato are the best of the 3 Sevel vans. Had a 63 plate which I converted in 2019 now have a Chausson motorhome on a Ducato base and they are awesome. Avoid the Ford transit. Mega injector problems . Good luck with the conversion 👌🏽

[@addictedtoangling]

Avoid the transit because its more expensive u mean the transit is the best van on the road hands down ive owned just about every model of van over the years i had to drive from scotland to holland and belgium to collect motorcycles and in the long run service and repair bills are cheaper with a ford and overall reliability i must say ive drove other vans that were good too but for regular service costs etc ford win it for me i own a transit custom at the moment 129k on the clock and its never missed a beat

[@ab-ym3bf]

So far, after years of motorhome life, I would be sure never ever to buy a Ford Transit. Too many problems. There is a reason why the majority of motorhomes is build upon Fiat/Citroen/Peugeot. As a van, that trio offer the widest convertible living space, is square and with the exception of the 100hp motor (that one is from.... Ford) have very sturdy Iveco engines.

[@addictedtoangling]

@@ab-ym3bf ford problems nonsense ive driving vans for 30yrs ive drove them all theres a few good vans on the road but for service costs and reliability plus resale value ford is the number one van hands down

[@addictedtoangling]

@@ab-ym3bf your trio of choice incidently have the worst resale value of all vans why is that the stats and figures dont lie fords new small van the courier 1.5dci used a french engine nothing but problems mercedes used it in their citan also problem after problem french vans are rubbish and the fiat is the same van with a fiat badge rubbish vauxhall vans were plagued for years to with that shit renault engine and appalling gearbox

[@ab-ym3bf]

@@addictedtoangling there is a reason why 80% of the motorhomes are based on Fiat /citroen/Peugeot. And the van is Italian, not French by the way. Glad that you had good experience with the Ford. Other weren't so lucky it appears. But you are clearly a Ford fanatic, so no need arguing.

[@antman5474]

It's funny how you wanted the windscreen mirror. I drove vans for years and never owned a car and when I finally did I removed the windscreen mirror because it got in the way. But yeah, get a rear camera they're handy.

[@antman5474]

@@zack9633 Wing mirrors work for me. I drive a van. Cars are a complete waste of time, I never carry passengers so why am I dragging all those extra seats around. My van has but one seat, my seat. The rest of the space is pure chillout zone. Love it! ♥️

[@brianhaygood183]

In the US these are badged as Ram Promsters. They are very high demand and I haven't seen anything but a fairly beaten up one for $37,000. That was, I think, a 2018 with 90,000mi. You also can't get them with a manual trans, which stinks. With the Euro falling vs the Dollar, I seriously think I could fly to Italy, grab a Ducato and an Aprilia, have them shipped back, and come out ahead on both of them.

[@jonsimmons4150]

cruisin for a bruisin'- dual mass flywheel on stick shifts- that will cost a mint, commonrail injectors, pumps. all expensive to fix.. aprilia?- they made them with the starter motor freewheel clutch bearing you have to strip the engine to replace- just a few common faults.

[@JodieandJoe]

Very expensive!

[@Richbbieslifesadventures]

Great vlog just found you guys subbed instantly, keep us posted on any vanlife festivals you go to if love to come and say hi 👋

[@JodieandJoe]

Thanks! We have never been to one! Would love to! X

[@Richbbieslifesadventures]

@@JodieandJoe we’re off to van life chillout in 2. Weeks check out Greg verges video about it

[@Richbbieslifesadventures]

@@JodieandJoe vanlife big picnic is a good one we’re going to also

[@yorkshiresfinestpair]

Can't believe it 😱 we also wasted our time going to Bolton to look at that van.. did it still have the big hole in the seat. 🤣 We didn't buy either and walked away 🤣. Like yourself we kept on upping the budget trying to buy the perfect Van, which I think we have now. We got the Boxer LWB 2017 with 30k on the clock private owned so very tidy. But paid the price. 🥺 Love your videos now got us following your KZbin channel 👍 #happyvanlife

[@JodieandJoe]

It's so hard to find what you want for a good price! But worth it for the adventures 🙂 Glad to have you along! Xx

[@ronsimpson261]

The clutch is heavy because its almost worn out , fit a new one and your knee will be fine . changed many clutches always nice and light afterwards ,Is an expensive job because the flywheel will need to be changed too. But worth it . good luck . 👍

[@JodieandJoe]

Thanks - we will enquire about a clutch change. We didn't buy that van we got a different one - but this one is a bit stiff too so if Joe's knees are struggling we'll have to change it!

[@jonsimmons4150]

and dual mass flywheel- clutch, all the bits- you are up for say 6 -900- better still get new master cylinder and slave cylinder aswell. if any of those fail otr the road, you'll be paying top whack t get 'em fixed. and dont forget to get the timing belt ,tensioner, and water pump done aswell...

[@karlhorgan4998]

Hi guys, just watched your van purchase vlog, very enjoyable. You mentioned the milage at 95k being high for a 2018 model that`s less than 25k per year, for a van sounds about right. I hope you were able to get a service history report from the guy selling it. I am converting a Fiat Ducato here in southern Ireland ( Cork ) and I look forward to seeing how you get along with your effort. Best of luck Karl Horgan

[@JodieandJoe]

Thanks so much! Yeah we did! Best of luck to you 😃

[@Ian-ev5tg]

95k miles isn’t a lot for a diesel. But should have got a pre q3 2016 van without ad blue. Personally I’d have gone to basevan and got an ex ambulance. They’re serviced twice a year and usually low mileage. Already have heaters and insulation etc. could have got a really decent one for less than 10k

[@JodieandJoe]

Id have preferred a pre ad blue too but we wanted a Euro 6. An ex-ambulance sounds interesting though!

[@Ian-ev5tg]

Basevan do some great vans with warranty. The boxer isn’t a great van for reliability though to be fair. Those engines suffer with injector issues, ad blue and DPF and they commonly give up the ghost at 180k miles and need a replacement engine. I almost bought one until I saw how unreliable they are. I went for a Renault master as the 2.3 is a Mercedes engine. Definitely have the ad blue remapped out along with the egr valve and dpf. Get the injectors cleaned and seals changed if you haven’t already and you should extend its life a lot longer. Just found your channel and I’m binging all the videos now. Really good watch.

[@sixgearsvanlife7868]

dont worry about the mile i had a l4 h2 from new and covered 300000 in my couriers company

[@JodieandJoe]

Thanks, that's great to hear 🤞

[@sixgearsvanlife7868]

@@JodieandJoe service every 8000 miles with genuine parts

[@Dirt-Diggler]

Agreed 👍 it's all about the services, my transit is over 300K and runs like a Swiss watch 👍 ex ambulance so serviced religiously 😁

[@johnboy4067]

Iveco vans are the best value for money all day long great reliable engines

[@Lorfarius]

Oh wow, amazing prirce at the end, just try not to look at diesel prices! When buying vans I always keep in mind that they are built to do 300K at the top end when abused so 100K is nothing to worry about. Should last you for years. Only thing to keep in mind is parking and the clean air fines as it you might get hit by them if its not euro 6 engine.

[@Torrox4]

Always negotiate, dont be sold warranty on something you know is faulty, thats a sales technique. Tell them you like the vehicle but its too high a price, then offer maybe £2k less, if they agree to your price or somewhere close say thats great, i take it you'll have that clutch fixed too..... then after all agreed buy a warranty of your choosing. Best warranty advice is to look BEFORE shopping for a vehicle, then you can compare what you've seen online V the garages offering 😎👍

[@lewismarriott2468]

Did you pay for it in full ?

[@scottscoobyrichardson9519]

avoid transit /Citroën fitted with the 2.2 puma engine, nightmare motor.

[@lennylaa1686]

@ 2-22...your red face made me smile, feeling guilty? 😄😄😄

[@JodieandJoe]

Very... He was actually quite cross hahah

[@lennylaa1686]

@@JodieandJoe Watched again, made me laugh this time - you really did colour up...but he ...WAS .was a ''bit'' icy! 😆 😆 😆

[@michaelgregson7808]

Buy her a new van ....Jodie is gorgeous...if you dont I will lol . Seriously I've just bought an old coach built motorhome ...1990 ! ...to live in ....next step is giving the flat up ! Mmmmmm such a hard decision ....motorhome is parked outside waiting lol . Mike

[@JodieandJoe]

You can do it Mike! It's a scary step but remember nothing is permanent... If it doesn't work out at least you had an adventure! 😊 🥰 Thanks Mike

[@humourless682]

Any used common rail van, is likely to experience major mechanical/electrical failures quite soon. The worst thing of all though is go into buy a van, with zero knowledge of vehicles, and no idea of the costs of long term major problems. Several PSA vans use Ford engines, which are terrible, so this is the first thing to check.

[@rickconstant6106]

they stopped using the shared 2.2 Puma engine after 2016, when they introduced the new 2.0 HDi Euro 6 engine.

[@humourless682]

@@rickconstant6106 The wet/dry Ford engine is even worse than the Puma one.

[@rickconstant6106]

@@humourless682 I've been retired from the trade for 3 years now, so may not be up to date with the latest specs, but, as I recall, the Ford Panther 2.0l Euro 6 engine, used in the Transits, is not the same as the PSA 2.0 HDi Euro 6, used in the Boxers. When I was working as a mechanic, neither of these had been in service long enough to show up any significant issues.

[@mychills123]

What was the name of the van dealer in Slough so I can have a look thanks

[@JodieandJoe]

Huntswood Motor Company

[@mychills123]

@@JodieandJoe thanks 👍

[@d-uns4468]

Ducato with the 2.3 Iveco engine

[@JodieandJoe]

😊

[@robertsmith4466]

I looked at used vans and gave up as they were all crap for the price. Eventually I found a used minibus to convert. You get a much better vehicle and it already has windows in the back.

[@JodieandJoe]

I agree and was considering mini buses, the only reason we ruled them out was lack thermal insulation with all that glass.

[@robertsmith4466]

@@JodieandJoe Tinted all the back windows and insulated inside some of them. It looks normal outside as well as inside. Works great and with our combi boiler and underfloor heating it's never been cold.

[@seandavies211]

Im confused you got it for £14750? In the window it said 12k? Is that VAT or somthing?

[@JodieandJoe]

Yeah £12k plus VAT!

[@MartinKennedy636]

why don't you look for a van conversion already done? It will save you a few but there's loads on the market. Nice and sort of cheapest but in good nick I will go on a game already. Is there a boy around and you got a clear yourself get one you like, was already getting out so say hello to Marlene is my voice anyway

[@JodieandJoe]

Looking back I'd probably have bought a pre built camper and modified it but it's been a fun process

[@turkeyphant]

What sink is that?

[@JodieandJoe]

It was Kitchen Sink Black Stainless Steel from vidaXL

[@nickcarter3874]

Looking forward to seeing this build ... for may reasons... so may questions. Who? What? When? Why? But also Where? Why? and are you vegan ;)

[@JodieandJoe]

Who, what and why? Joe and Jodie, with a van, on an adventure because why not! Where? Wales and Europe for now! Are we vegan? No, but we are working on cutting down our meat consumption 🌍🌿 Welcom to the madness! ♥️

[@nickcarter3874]

@@JodieandJoe VegainISH fairplay....pleased I found you.... fair thee well!

[@JodieandJoe]

Glad to have you! 😍

[@rickconstant6106]

My advice would always be, take a mechanic with you who's familiar with the type of van you are looking at, and knows what faults to look for.

[@peggyandthegreenfamily5469]

Hi why did you not buy a motorhome ready msde for £25'000 there is some great models on low milage say under 50'000 mile ???? and if you put you ten thousand build money to it you have a luxury van at no hazels best wishes Ken and Christine

[@JodieandJoe]

That's a good point, I think initially we wanted to build from scratch exactly how we want it. However buying a motorhome would have been a lot easier!

[@mirola73]

20K or more for a used van ? That gave me a heart attack.

[@JodieandJoe]

It was peak p-ndemic time so we did not get a good deal!!

[@AIexMan]

As a Toyota fanboy i find it very funny calling a 95k vehicle really used.

[@JodieandJoe]

🤣 our only reference point was cars so we really had no idea!

[@AIexMan]

@@JodieandJoe a few years back had a Sprinter for about a week to drive around. That had at that time 800k km on it and it ran perfect. The owner told me that the only thing it did was regular maintenance. So now you have a referance

[@wyattfamily8997]

Don't understand why you guys aren't searching a private purchase, less dealer profit, likely a better chance of getting a one owner, etc. etc. etc.

[@JodieandJoe]

We were also looking online at the time! It was a crazy time for van prices 😩

[@A1DJPaul]

Based on My " Back of a Cig Packet Calculations , a 150bhp 6 Speed Master , Should Hold 115mph all Day every day. @28 to 31mpg. Even at 12 yrs old & 340,000 Miles. & Still Pass an M O T with zero / Minimal Advisories. Now 15 yrs old, 340k on the clock & Has PASSED the MOT , NO ADVISORIES. Clean Bill of Health, & Ready to Glide the GERMAN Autobahns at 115 mph all day every day.

[@JodieandJoe]

Thanks for this! 😃

[@jackmason4374]

20k would buy you a decent already converted van

[@JodieandJoe]

We wanted to do the build ourselves 😍

[@sunnymas2656]

I bought my van totally crazy, ...... and wrong ! I looked five weeks in the internet for a minivan. But most were in too bad conditions. Then I found one: Old, dirty, full of Garbage. But it would run all well. With title and keys. Never buy a vehicle without test driving ! - But I did it. Big risk, but I can fix vehicles. Next problem: 160 miles away, but I cannot pick it up there. So he offers me, to bring it to me by his lorry. - ok. So I paid him 180 pounds in advance, to bring it to me. And he did it ! I climbed up the lorry to check the minivan. Engine, clutch, battery etc. It is really ok..... and dirty........ So i paid it, and got it. 360 pounds for the Minivan. (Made 2007, ca. 160.000 miles) It is a Vauxhall Combo C, with a turbo diesel engine with 100 HPS. Some minor fixing needed for MOT. So Everyone would call me crazy or mad: With this cheap car = all Garbage ? When is the car broken ? After one mile ? Got scamed ? That`s how my story will start.

[@sunnymas2656]

To buy the best vehicle - is the most important and must difficult part. Because all is nothing, if the van does not run. Or get no OK by your MOT. Check out, what kind of engine your Peugeot has ? Is it a Peugeot or a Ford engine ? - Then check in the Internet, what eperiences others have, with your type of engine. L3H2 is a good size. I would say: Minimum for a camper van. Maybe in the future, I would buy also a van in L3H2. Check out, if a car mechanic can find a way, to make your clutch pedal easier. I remember the so called "mouse trap" at old Harley Davidson Motorcycles. To make the clutch easier, to use it. Greetings from sw germany.

[@JodieandJoe]

Danke! The van will get a thorough check over once we are done 😁

[@sunnymas2656]

​@@JodieandJoe Ok - thank you for your answer. Normally I take the vehicle to a car shop, to check it, BEFORE I buy. Because I see only 50 % of the bad parts - at my first view. But I think positive, and your van looks well. - 😃 But after so many vans checked, you wanted to start with your project. And you were so close with your time schedule, so you need your converted camper van. Anywhere, when your van is finished, you can start to .......... relax. 😎🥳

[@roymichaeldeanable]

I would have spent £10,000....

[@JodieandJoe]

Thanks for your feedback

[@A1DJPaul]

Any Car With 95,000 Miles Should Be AS BRAND NEW , & NO EXCEPTIONS or EXCUSES. ( or Van ) MINT & BRAND NEW in every respect. Cars & Vans DO NOT FAIL or SHUT Down at 100k Miles. It's all PSYCHOLOGICAL to sell you a New Car. EDUCATE YOURSELVES VERY FAST !

[@JodieandJoe]

Thanks for the advice! 😊

[@simonamos9468]

would have been better without the music arrrr

[@JodieandJoe]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@Vanosphere]

If you hadn't gone to We Buy Anycar to sell you car you would have had a lot more money to spend on a van.. they're Scammers

[@JodieandJoe]

I sold it for £1000 more than I bought it for 3 years ago so can't complain too much! 😍

[@Vanosphere]

@@JodieandJoe You must have got it for an absolute bargain then 😯

[@sahhull]

This Vanlife BS has ruined the used van market. It has made it almost impossible for tradesmen to buy a good inexpensive van, because everyone and their dog is now converting vans and prices are thru the roof. I bought my van 14 years ago for £1500... Ive recently been offered £3000 for it.. The problem is, I'd need to spend £5000 to get a half decent replacement. This Vanlife BS has to stop.

[@JodieandJoe]

Cheaper than a house 😉

[@Matthew-ii2fx]

Would enjoy the video more without the band.

[@JodieandJoe]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@flapsfalkland5181]

brilliant video guys 👍👍❤️ @bettyourcampervan xx bolton is my hometown 🤣

[@JodieandJoe]

I grew up in Oldham 😂 - Jodie

[@flapsfalkland5181]

@@JodieandJoe only up the road 🤣🤣

[@RonHutchCraft2]

Life is better in a Sprinter 🚐❤️

[@JodieandJoe]

😍😍