VAN TOUR! Peugeot Boxer Camper Van

[@RobSymington]

That mirror/table is genius!

[@DanKeeley]

Haha was just going to say exactly this!

[@leilal8053]

@@DanKeeley I've seen that many times in small apartment decor...but. I agree....it IS clever.

[@saamhebden]

If you kept the left hand frame of the mirror attached to mirror and just had a backwards L shaped table leg, you could sit down and get up a lot more easily

[@LetBBB6345789]

It would be if you had space to sit down (and get up) when it is down...

[@xdSoke]

when i saw that i was like wow he is a genius *mindblown*

[@Marshy234]

Some brilliant ideas I’ve not seen before an I’ve watched many builds. Great job mate 👍

[@thevanlifeproject5904]

Amazing work fella The mirror/table is genius One of the best duel purpose van items I've seen

[@HughTube]

Thanks buddy!

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[@mikevandiesel1266]

I did the same thing with my shower my outdoor shower will fill a tank which is insulated then I can close the back doors and that tank will stay hot for well over a hour. So I can shower in side with the back doors closed, I did it this way to have two sowers one inside and one out side for the dog. So it just works like a thermos flask with a little pump that pull out the hot water.

[@dinahb8304]

Love it! very simple and well thought out. I agree with minimizing the amount of holes cut in the body of the van.

[@AMOtribe]

I love the long mirror/ table. Most unique of all.😊

[@MadOldBiker]

I love the simplicity and the fact that you have everything you need to go off grid- amazing stuff well done !

[@dwyanepachinko5984]

Best conversion...your intelligence is appreciable .

[@HughTube]

Cheers Dwayne!

[@KristiinaKasepalu]

I love dropping mirror-table 💞👍👍 And long drawers.

[@NomaddUK]

Never keen on long drawers ;o)

[@Greg65]

I put 2 x105h batteries below the front seat and on the left side bulkhead (on the living quarters side), i put a reasonably flat wall electrical panel containing a 30A solar charge controller, a main switch supplying the fuse box, 2 x watt meters (in from solar/out to fuse box) & and I put a 340watt solar panel on the roof. I placed the fuse box behind the driver seat against the bulkhead (cab side), then ran the wires to the back from there.....that electrical box is taking up lot of floor space.

[@HughTube]

True and your setup sounds cool but we use ours as a seat

[@michellebouchard8454]

Love the mirror/table!! I think I’ll be doing our water fill up the same as you. I do it this way now for the tank in my pick up truck which feeds automatic fill up water bowls for the dogs. Works just fine. I do have a small cheap pump in it as well to wash of our dogs and my dirty boots but it doubles in case of emergency to fill the water tank. I can just take the tube out of the water tank and put into bottle of water then connect the pump outlet to the tank hose inlet and fill the tank. Simples and no holes!!

[@findermanimages]

Minimal, practical and functional - the perfect combination. Some great ideas for me to think about with my build and future life in a van!

[@tonytca9439]

Its only a 15mm hole to fill up from under the van with standard hose connector on copper pipe. Plus an overflow that's how I did mine. Got the same propane water heater installed it side of shower cubicle under kitchen cupboard and pokes out of worktop fully piped in to sink and shower. That tiny little camping gas you got will probably last for 2 quick showers:)

[@HughTube]

Aren't those water heaters only meant to be used outside? Is yours vented?

[@tonytca9439]

@@HughTube it's best too but the label on the front says use in a well ventilated room. Well that's easy just open the roof vent and turn the fan on. The gas used is little more than running 2 gas rings plus a gas oven if you had one and they vent into the van. It's also on for just a few minutes for a shower and your co detector will warn of it's getting unsafe. Years ago caravans used unvented gas fires that were left on all night! And no one had co detectors back then. Need to use some common sense and have plenty of air.

[@nightwalker5278]

That is one very tidy van...... Great and well thought out layout and the minimalism makes it look very functional.

[@jamalet-taheri9877]

A brilliant peice of work Mirror Storage And the space Well done mate Thanks for the video

[@gechriskil668]

Sorry for my english i'm french....so, i like +++++ the passage drive/home it's very ingenious same table....congratulations futur french vanlifter

[@HughTube]

Thank you very much!

[@kieranragan6641]

With that roof vent without a fan, you can buy 230mm PC fans for very cheap and they're super quiet. Mount one up there somehow. You can build them into a wooden frame that slots up there when you need the fan. Nowhere near as much airflow as a max fan, around 1/8th of the air flow, but decent for removing moisture from the air and creating some slight circulation

[@HughTube]

Yeah that's a great idea to save switching and also save some money!

[@milestehmad117]

Spending that much on the cooker heater but not having your shower and roof fan baffles me

[@HughTube]

Fair point, I changed my mind to the cooker/heater after fitting the roof vent but I do have a shower it just takes a bit longer than on demand plus I would rather have cooking and heating than full on demand shower system

[@marilynwisbey9446]

Hugh agree!!! when you have solar showers .. what’s the point? ( wash your main bits). Lol.

[@peacefulwife5199]

Where's the loo? Did I miss the loo?

[@mamamia5556]

I guess it's a matter of priorities, what doesn't exist isn't a concern...

[@louis9231]

Very inspiring dude. Lots of great ideas, some I've never seen before. Will definitely take inspiration for my own work van / camper van build

[@HughTube]

Thanks Louis!

[@lizziekear2419]

Ahhhhhh the comment regarding the fake grass makes much more sense now on @petitevanrouge. 😂😂 I’m loving the boxer Hugh. I love your use of space and the little quirky things you’ve added. I’m sad that you sound a bit defensive on this video - your van your rules!! I’m sure you know that but in case anyone else is a bit stuck on that “HUGH’S VAN - HIS RULES!!”

[@HughTube]

Hey Lizzie sorry if I did sound defensive ha wasn't meaning to I guess I was just trying to pre answer peoples questions

[@jayl6029]

No need to go back in time with your roof vent. Just add an appropriate sized computer fan that fits the vent to get your air extraction for very cheap compared to maxx air and fan tactic vent fans and it also runs off 12v.

[@tonytca9439]

Or fit a 12v car radiator fan on remote speed controller. I can go from a quite trickle to hurricane force wind to cool a hot van in 2 mins and it only cost £40 with remote fitted into standard 40 frame skylight. I refused to pay hundreds for a MaxAir Fan. Those all break eventually from PCB failures to broken pop open gear mechanisms.

[@clairehiggins7120]

Nice set up, it’s 5x the size of mine 😀 I’m planning a conversion on a citron Berlingo it’s hard fitting everything in but I think I have it worked out now, time to buy materials so I can build this weekend.

[@tonytca9439]

Whatever you think it will cost = double it. If you think you can do it in a month = X3 :) Best of all have fun!

[@OllyBaldwin1978]

I loved my Berlingo. Great little vans👍

[@clairehiggins7120]

tonytca I think your right, my circular saw packed up now I’m hunting for a good deal on a new one. I have made the design more complicated then necessary to take advantage of extra space under the flood as it was a disabled conversation when I got it and I have hardly done anything yet 🤣

[@clairehiggins7120]

lockdown fever did you convert it to a campaign yourself? Any tips welcome 😀

[@donnyo65]

I like the idea of the door in the bulkhead - I might pinch that one.

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

It is always good to see what works good for others. 👍

[@michaelholt9378]

Busy planning my next van, hope you don't mind! I am steeling good ideas. Those long drawers of yours are brilliant, I'm having a slice of those. Like your van it's not over the top its practical, hot water at back great, steam outside not inside. Thanks for letting us see your van it's a credit to you

[@HughTube]

Cheers Michael!

[@davidpiper3652]

That's really clever. I am tempted to make a clone for myself.

[@zevilaga]

Hi! I really like that you are not using Dodge Promaster/Fiat Ducato or a Sprinter as a base of your van. I prefer your approach regarding being practical and cost efficient. I did not like the stove, because it goes against cost efficiency, but it's your van. :) But I loved all the simple and practical details: The Ikea shelves, the long drawers, the simple and clean water system, etc. Enjoy your van, I hope you can return from hibernation mode soon. Stay healthy, cheers from Hungary!

[@HughTube]

Thanks so much!

[@alexinavan9663]

Love this setup! So many new ideas for my build later this year

[@paulgriffin4820]

What van have U got ?

[@littlemisssunshine2931]

Great video. Straight to the point and some nifty ideas. Especially love your mirror/table and your very long drawer that you can use as a bench. Thanks for sharing.

[@HughTube]

Thank you!

[@MariafromthePhilippineIslands]

One of the cozy finish tiny home on wheels that exist in YT. Love the layout! 👌👌

[@G-ra-ha-m]

I think the bulkhead is a nice idea, but I'd move the shower to be next to it and open up the back. Like this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2S8eGeGjpl0nKM See how much space and light it has.

[@HughTube]

Thanks so much!

[@michaelbergamo170]

I am looking to build a van myself love the layout of your van gives a great idea for me to Use the only thing I would do is try and get some kind of toilet system but loved the ideas this video has proper inspired me to build one and the water system is an excellent idea saves on making holes in the van I know you think it’s not tidy but I think it’s genius

[@HughTube]

Thanks Michael

[@barry-cq4xg]

nice van and fitout. I like the idea of turning vertical surfaces into horizontal surfaces.

[@VanandBoat]

Nice Job on a well thought out van. Those Wallas hobs are great - I have one in mine and wouldn't be without it now!

[@HughTube]

Yeah although overpriced I really did like it a lot, simple installation and reliable!

[@andrewreid380]

Best smaller van for a fellow 6ft2 man? I don't mind crouching but I will fit a pop top. Cheers 👍

[@janechanning984]

Thank you for sharing your ideas and practical knowledge, very impressed. Campervans are mini des res. Hope you are enjoying your journey on the open road.

[@paulkushnirenko8687]

Love the van and the table is a fantastic idea well thought out

[@beverleydryland1146]

Awesome van Hugh beautiful and practical best of both worlds thankyou for all your videos and diy ideas amazing even a 56 yr old Aussie chick with a converted delica can have a go cheers x

[@HughTube]

Thanks Beverley

[@KatrinaQuisilVlogs]

I love the waste system. Hopefully, I can afford to buy a big van. For now, I'll make myself comfortable with my tinie tiny van. Hehe

[@maradall]

Some very ingenious storage & set-up ideas here!

[@Sunshine-Dragon]

Great build, very clever dining table solution, I love it!

[@HughTube]

Thanks!

[@DianeCorriette]

Amazing storage options and a brilliant van. Love it

[@DepressedLemur9]

I love the mirror table. I'm definitely stealing that idea!

[@markchurchward482]

Always great stuff Hugh, I’ve have been watching for a few years Ford custom days. Loads of good ideas

[@HughTube]

Thanks Mark!

[@robgindc1]

SO many innovative, multi purpose pieces in your build!

[@katerinadicamella]

Simple yet practical

[@LindzandLife]

Wow Hugh thats a brilliant build I've been looking at either a renualt traffic or vivaro but after seeing the boxer I'm now a bit open to one. Will have to research the engines as not one im familiar with in regards to reliability. A fixed bed and shower area are top on my list plus loads of storage 👌 I can do my build mostly myself but electrics are not my strong point. ( wouldn't think so if you see my channel as its all health and beauty 🤣) but will be filming my build and adventures when I get that far. Thanks for this video x

[@HughTube]

Good luck with your build Lindz! It will be a great learning curve but so much fun and so satisfying

[@samspencer7765]

Awesome, I'm 6"2 and am considering whether to go H2 or H3 for the height of the van, I reckon I could go with either

[@HughTube]

im also 6'2" and with 25mm PIR board in roof and floor i can just about stand in the h2

[@somoni]

What excellent use of space and some great money saving ideas

[@T8RTU]

Great job and straight forward set up with some fantastic ideas built in - mirror table, cooker combined with heater, top storage ideas to name just a few! Here’s just a little thought, you could plumb your shower from the back up to also use in your shower set up inside for the best of both worlds, it looks like it could be fairly easy to do too. 😎👍

[@HughTube]

The hot water system needs to be used outside as it vents a lot of heat and dangerous gases

[@T8RTU]

HughTube understood, shame though, wonder if there’s a way..... 😎👍

[@waynerees3767]

Love the folding table

[@clipperscamper2090]

The mirror/table is unreal!

[@HughTube]

Thanks!

[@johnbarclay88]

I always like the innovative approach on your vans..

[@HughTube]

Cheers John

[@dannycampbell6223]

Wicked Hugh, love the build & layout, I would probably look for a way to have hot water on demand in the shower & sink, but apart from that, mate you rock. Love your videos and your laid back style. The diesel cooker/heater is a game changer and worth the investment.

[@HughTube]

Cheers Danny!

[@cyclingadventureswithspeed1697]

Excellent love the van, currently looking at the Peugeot Boxer.

[@monman8183]

👏 Well done....nice build. The mirror table is genius yet so simple. Hope you've been putting the van to good use since finishing it. 👏 👍

[@thelawman]

Genius, very practical, I like it

[@G-ra-ha-m]

Boxer / JUMPER / Ducato I think are all the Sevel made van! Interesting idea to keep the bulkhead, makes it warmer too and less condensation in the cab for cold mornings. I like the whole design ... .. except the lack of toilet! I think I would miss that. I wonder if there is a way to add hot-water via the cooker? Congrats on proper bed slats, so rare in DIY, but so essential. No stereo though? I think I'd add one in the back somewhere! Very impressed with the mirror table, that is inspired!!!

[@HughTube]

haha yeah a few people asked this! I didn't include it in the video as I had cleared out the van but we have a portable camping loo. For hot water with the exhaust out pipe from the cooker you could wrap copper tubing around it and have each end go passively into an insulated hot water tank (which would have to be vented). When you use the heater/cooker it would then heat the water but the problem would be how you could stop it over heating the water and turning the tank into a kettle. For music we just use a portable bluetooth speaker, they get plenty loud enough inside the van

[@robinputman5619]

Great conversion and workmanship!

[@tobyjug7646]

I love it ,specially the opening from cab to the main van.

[@olympusplumbingheating5027]

Looks great pal could you do a video on how to connect up the fuel tank up to your cooker

[@HughTube]

Hi Michael, on my current build I need to fit a diesel heater so if you keep an eye out I will release a video showing me tap into the tank from the sender for that. The process would be the same for the Wallas XC Duo

[@olympusplumbingheating5027]

HughTube will do 👍

[@andrewknotts7036]

As said mirror table is genius Hugh. Can you post a link to the sliding metal racks in kitchen please

[@HughTube]

they were from ikea: www.ikea.com/gb/en/cat/kitchen-wall-storage-20676/

[@THE-AIDEN-PROJECT]

Hey Hugh, doesn't seem like it would take much to pipe up the sink and shower to the instant hot water heater... What stopped you?

[@HughTube]

The hot water shower needs to be used outside so we would have to shower with the rear door open but it would be possible!

[@mamamia5556]

That's a very neat and useful floor plan👍👍👍

[@RobSymington]

How was the connection to the fuel tank for the Wallas? did you need to drop the tank or can you get to it from inside?

[@HughTube]

No could make the connection from inside. Under the dual passenger seat there’s an access hatch to the receiver/sender of the fuel tank. Wasn’t a super tricky job

[@RobSymington]

HughTube That’s great news! Did you run fuel behind seats to stove?

[@UKRussellSmith]

Great video Hugh, I've also got a shower/wet room in my van. I'd love to see a review on your decathlon shower if you fancy doing one. How long does a shower last, how much water does it hold, does it need pumping up halfway through a shower, that sort of thing.

[@HughTube]

Skip to 5:15 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWKZmZWwiNChobc

[@calvinstorer]

Superb, one of the best I’ve seen, loads of good ideas

[@HughTube]

Cheers Calvin!

[@stevejoneswildwriter]

Love the mirror-table....love the pallet storage box, but why not give it a roof so you don't need to tip it over to form a bench?

[@HughTube]

good idea with the box!

[@kevinfletcher7471]

Good job got some good tips , thanks for sharing

[@BoyJamaica]

So the connector, that you use for the breather valve, that you shot at 13:09 is basically water leak proof, but lets air go through, so that it can actually act as a breather valve?

[@HughTube]

yes

[@marcelknoors4303]

Hi! This camper looks fantastic.! I bought a Peugeot boxer 2013 to make a camper aswel. I was wondering how you fixed the electronics? Is it possible sending me the electric sheme.? Instead of your fantastic cooking/ heating system I want to make use of a webasto diesel heating instead

[@HughTube]

Hi Marcel, thanks so much! I don’t have a drawn up wiring scheme for this van sorry

[@leeaspbury8512]

Nice m8 stolen a couple of your ideas off you ive got 200 W solar It is ample in the summer but I’d suggest you get a split relay charge because the winter months doesn’t last that long and at least you can just start Your engine up to top your batteries up

[@RyanCL140]

Have you got a video on how you set these electrics up, if not could you go into details of what they are, I don’t need to use much electric and that setup looks like it would work

[@HughTube]

Hi Ryan, it is about time I do another electrics video and I want to really get some good detail in there

[@jonesdecorators]

Hello. New subscriber 👍 your van build has given me some great ideas. Thank you. It looks like it all works well together 👍

[@HughTube]

Thanks for being a sub!

[@ionmihai79]

what lenght / height is it? L3H2? how many miles, what was the price? What was the total cost of the conversion?

[@HughTube]

I bought it with about 45K miles for around 11-12K. Cost of conversion was probably around 5K Length of van: 5998mm Height: 2524mm

[@OllyBaldwin1978]

Hey Hugh. Beautiful van mate. The hard work has certainly paid off!! Question for Hugh and A. Future destinations, what and where? Now sites are opening again where are you planning on visiting. Nice one chap, Olly.

[@benno9305]

The mirror is awesome

[@300ilovemusic]

I would love this. Just love it.

[@michael735014]

Where did you source wheel arch tank plaws

[@HughTube]

I got mine from grass routes leisure but you need to setup an account with them. you can also check out tanks direct

[@LinnyThePersistent]

Do you have a list of all your components? I love your layout and the dining bench/table! Very clever!

[@HughTube]

Hey, sorry I don’t but thanks for the compliments

[@NomaddUK]

My friend, hugh are a genius (Pun intended). That mirror/table design is proper next level thinking. I may steal that idea. Can you tell me where you got the items below as well as their description and costs please? Kitchen worktop Fridge Dual fans above bed Water heater Thanks pal.

[@HughTube]

Thanks buddy parts are as follows: Worktop, ikea Fridge, think it was grass routes leisure Fans, eBay (search for dual 3 speed usb fan) Water heater, wayfair

[@lifesasprinter4409]

Excellent use of space, lovely conversion, Atb Dave

[@HughTube]

Cheers Dave!

[@philipcarpenter2608]

Nice conversion ,some great ideas like it

[@wp-my2rc]

hi hugh ive been watching and subscribed to your channel for some time now as you put out very good content and really easy to follow, so a big thumbs up to you. hugh i have a ford transit mk7 conversion and want to plumb my chinese diesel heater direct into my fuel tank. eberspacher do a fuel tank plck up kit and i wanted to know if this will fit the chinese heaters as i know your very clued up on these having fitted quite a few in your time. many thanks

[@HughTube]

Thank you very much! yes the pickup tube from erberspacher can take a nylon fuel line to the chinese heater filter and pump

[@GavinYoungDC]

You might have caused Greg virgoe to have a stroke with the plumbing in the back of your van

[@HughTube]

Hey Gavin, I’m sure he will be holding his tongue hahaha

[@leeb495bishop8]

🤣

[@666Squarepants666]

I’m currently planning the same sort of conversion in the same chassis van. Excuse the silly question, but how much room in there beneath the bed to the floor? I want to store my mountain bike under my bed as well as water, gas bottle(s) and emergency roadside stuff. Thanks in advance?

[@HughTube]

its not a silly question! from underside of bed frame to floor is about 72cm

[@navsandhu9787]

Hi Hugh great video could you tell me were you sourced the window blind please

[@HughTube]

Hi Nav, I am really sorry but i can’t remember or find my receipt!

[@lynnescaddan8919]

Mirror table is great. U have an ok van, except where is ur loo ? Do u pay to empty water ?

[@HughTube]

Loo was in storage but we have a portable one. We don't pay to empty water

[@jessestrum]

very nice hugh , can a standard mattress fit for length 75" some great ideas

[@HughTube]

in the boxer, ducato, relay you can actually get a full length (75") bed in width ways if you're clever with the build. I have done it with my current Boxer

[@jessestrum]

@@HughTube thanks hugh if i couldn,t i thought of reducing the length of a pocket sprung mattress by 1 pocket spring

[@LetBBB6345789]

Thx for sharing

[@CORRIGEEN71]

Love your van and tks for the detail, could you list some of the components you used shower tray, led lighting, electricsl system

[@in-the-vanpeter5157]

Hugh must of missed one but the seats , what are they from ?

[@HughTube]

They were from ebay, think the donor vehicle was an old ford galaxy

[@johnbarclay88]

I've seen so many strokes of space-saving genius on this site, the mirror/table being just one of them. Everyone has different priorities but I always question how much space is often taken up with a permanent bed. What are your thoughts on a hammock in a van?

[@HughTube]

if you find hammocks comfortable for long term sleeping then it could be an amazing way to have a small van with tons of functionality as youre not wasting space on a bed.

[@johnbarclay88]

@@HughTube Thanks.

[@matthewproud7246]

Lovely van. The vitrifrigo c42l - where did you put the compressor? I believe they're separate on that model?

[@HughTube]

thank you! and you would be right, I put the compressor behind the fridge as the kitchen carcass was deep enough

[@alexhackett-evans2630]

Hi nice van, if you don't mind what is the fridge you've used? Starting a conversion myself and looking to find a fridge to suit,yours looks pretty good

[@HughTube]

its the vitifrigo 42l

[@karlhartman5756]

Great simple design. Really liked it. Thanks

[@robertvass2756]

Hi! I've noticed, that your door on the bulkhead is off-set. The passanger side chair takes up more space, or why couldn't you fit it in the middle? Also, how wide is it? Do you find it easy to use? I'm planning a similar door in mine too. Thank you! Also, the mirror/table is brilliant!

[@HughTube]

Hi Robert, I marked it out as a balance between the position of the chairs, kitchen top and electric box

[@robinbean6716]

what are the seats out of

[@HughTube]

Can't remember but I think an old ford galaxy

[@WonderingWomble]

Hi Hugh.. I like it, and there are some good ideas in there.. Did notice that you have no cover on your fuse box..? I have a spare one here if you want it..? Cheers Bud

[@HughTube]

thanks, yeah I do have the cover, I just forgot to put it on!

[@WonderingWomble]

Haahaha.. OK bud

[@WonderingWomble]

Hi Ya Bud.. NEVER.. Brightwells have sold some of their auctions, and the Car, Van and 4x4 sales are moving to the Madley, Hereford Dept.. Cant film there as BT have Sencetive station there..? They Still have the Sale every Tuesday and its on line bidding.. Thanks for asking

[@sunnydaze6974]

Great van !! Where did you get the pull out can pantry things? I've been looking for some and they seem so expensive

[@HughTube]

It was a patience game haha i kept checking facebook marketplace for people having excess for their own kitchens. You can get some proper bargains there

[@NomaddUK]

Yes, I would like to know this too.

[@barry-cq4xg]

Nice video and van. Creative and imaginative ideas.

[@HughTube]

thanks matey