@@DanKeeley I've seen that many times in small apartment decor...but. I agree....it IS clever.
@saamhebden4 жыл бұрын
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
@LetBBB63457894 жыл бұрын
It would be if you had space to sit down (and get up) when it is down...
@xdSoke4 жыл бұрын
when i saw that i was like wow he is a genius *mindblown*
@thevanlifeproject59044 жыл бұрын
Amazing work fella The mirror/table is genius One of the best duel purpose van items I've seen
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy!
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@Marshy2344 жыл бұрын
Some brilliant ideas I’ve not seen before an I’ve watched many builds. Great job mate 👍
@dwyanepachinko59843 жыл бұрын
Best conversion...your intelligence is appreciable .
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Dwayne!
@MadOldBiker3 жыл бұрын
I love the simplicity and the fact that you have everything you need to go off grid- amazing stuff well done !
@jamalet-taheri98774 жыл бұрын
A brilliant peice of work Mirror Storage And the space Well done mate Thanks for the video
@AMOtribe4 жыл бұрын
I love the long mirror/ table. Most unique of all.😊
@nightwalker52784 жыл бұрын
That is one very tidy van...... Great and well thought out layout and the minimalism makes it look very functional.
@louis92314 жыл бұрын
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
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Louis!
@dinahb83044 жыл бұрын
Love it! very simple and well thought out. I agree with minimizing the amount of holes cut in the body of the van.
@MariafromthePhilippineIslands4 жыл бұрын
One of the cozy finish tiny home on wheels that exist in YT. Love the layout! 👌👌
@G-ra-ha-m4 жыл бұрын
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.
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@VanandBoat4 жыл бұрын
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!
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Yeah although overpriced I really did like it a lot, simple installation and reliable!
@DepressedLemur93 жыл бұрын
I love the mirror table. I'm definitely stealing that idea!
@findermanimages2 жыл бұрын
Minimal, practical and functional - the perfect combination. Some great ideas for me to think about with my build and future life in a van!
@alexinavan96634 жыл бұрын
Love this setup! So many new ideas for my build later this year
@paulgriffin48204 жыл бұрын
What van have U got ?
@KristiinaKasepalu4 жыл бұрын
I love dropping mirror-table 💞👍👍 And long drawers.
@NomaddUK4 жыл бұрын
Never keen on long drawers ;o)
@littlemisssunshine29314 жыл бұрын
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.
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Sunshine-Dragon4 жыл бұрын
Great build, very clever dining table solution, I love it!
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@robgindc1 Жыл бұрын
SO many innovative, multi purpose pieces in your build!
@somoni3 жыл бұрын
What excellent use of space and some great money saving ideas
@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN4 жыл бұрын
It is always good to see what works good for others. 👍
@monman8183 Жыл бұрын
👏 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. 👏 👍
@markchurchward4824 жыл бұрын
Always great stuff Hugh, I’ve have been watching for a few years Ford custom days. Loads of good ideas
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark!
@janechanning984 Жыл бұрын
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.
@michaelholt93784 жыл бұрын
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
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Michael!
@tobyjug7646 Жыл бұрын
I love it ,specially the opening from cab to the main van.
@mamamia55564 жыл бұрын
That's a very neat and useful floor plan👍👍👍
@zevilaga3 жыл бұрын
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!
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@paulkushnirenko86874 жыл бұрын
Love the van and the table is a fantastic idea well thought out
@lizziekear24194 жыл бұрын
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!!”
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Hey Lizzie sorry if I did sound defensive ha wasn't meaning to I guess I was just trying to pre answer peoples questions
@maradall4 жыл бұрын
Some very ingenious storage & set-up ideas here!
@gechriskil6684 жыл бұрын
Sorry for my english i'm french....so, i like +++++ the passage drive/home it's very ingenious same table....congratulations futur french vanlifter
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@karlhartman57569 ай бұрын
Great simple design. Really liked it. Thanks
@donnyo653 жыл бұрын
I like the idea of the door in the bulkhead - I might pinch that one.
@philipcarpenter26084 жыл бұрын
Nice conversion ,some great ideas like it
@DianeCorriette4 жыл бұрын
Amazing storage options and a brilliant van. Love it
@barry-cq4xg4 жыл бұрын
Nice video and van. Creative and imaginative ideas.
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
thanks matey
@mikevandiesel12664 жыл бұрын
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.
@beverleydryland11464 жыл бұрын
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
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Beverley
@calvinstorer4 жыл бұрын
Superb, one of the best I’ve seen, loads of good ideas
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Calvin!
@barry-cq4xg4 жыл бұрын
nice van and fitout. I like the idea of turning vertical surfaces into horizontal surfaces.
@kevinfletcher74714 жыл бұрын
Good job got some good tips , thanks for sharing
@clipperscamper20904 жыл бұрын
The mirror/table is unreal!
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@timgriffiths57314 жыл бұрын
Awesome set up
@rrichards16943 жыл бұрын
Really nicely done 👍 Great work!
@johnbarclay884 жыл бұрын
I always like the innovative approach on your vans..
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Cheers John
@lifesasprinter44094 жыл бұрын
Excellent use of space, lovely conversion, Atb Dave
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Dave!
@katarinadicamella4 жыл бұрын
Simple yet practical
@clairehiggins71204 жыл бұрын
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.
@tonytca94394 жыл бұрын
Whatever you think it will cost = double it. If you think you can do it in a month = X3 :) Best of all have fun!
@OllyBaldwin19784 жыл бұрын
I loved my Berlingo. Great little vans👍
@clairehiggins71204 жыл бұрын
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 🤣
@clairehiggins71204 жыл бұрын
lockdown fever did you convert it to a campaign yourself? Any tips welcome 😀
@dannycampbell62234 жыл бұрын
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.
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Cheers Danny!
@michaelbergamo1704 жыл бұрын
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
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael
@leilal80534 жыл бұрын
Charming and clever design👌
@andreacharles90614 жыл бұрын
Great walk through
@robinputman56194 жыл бұрын
Great conversion and workmanship!
@waynerees37674 жыл бұрын
Love the folding table
@benno9305 Жыл бұрын
The mirror is awesome
@300ilovemusic3 жыл бұрын
I would love this. Just love it.
@wrzlgummidge76634 жыл бұрын
Nice one, great layout.
@terristenacious22794 жыл бұрын
Nice set up
@rvingkeepitrolling87974 жыл бұрын
Really nice & lots of room.
@tonytca94394 жыл бұрын
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:)
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Aren't those water heaters only meant to be used outside? Is yours vented?
@tonytca94394 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@T8RTU4 жыл бұрын
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. 😎👍
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
The hot water system needs to be used outside as it vents a lot of heat and dangerous gases
@T8RTU4 жыл бұрын
HughTube understood, shame though, wonder if there’s a way..... 😎👍
@kieranragan66414 жыл бұрын
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
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Yeah that's a great idea to save switching and also save some money!
@michellebouchard84544 жыл бұрын
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!!
@milestehmad1174 жыл бұрын
Spending that much on the cooker heater but not having your shower and roof fan baffles me
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
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
@marilynwisbey94464 жыл бұрын
Hugh agree!!! when you have solar showers .. what’s the point? ( wash your main bits). Lol.
@peacefulwife51994 жыл бұрын
Where's the loo? Did I miss the loo?
@mamamia55564 жыл бұрын
I guess it's a matter of priorities, what doesn't exist isn't a concern...
@dickiehodge8111Ай бұрын
Lovely job. Any details please on your water heater? looks a great idea for mine. Amazing just how much you have managed to fit in.
@KatrinaQuisilVlogs4 жыл бұрын
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
@samspencer77653 жыл бұрын
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
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
im also 6'2" and with 25mm PIR board in roof and floor i can just about stand in the h2
@stuarttalksstuff574 жыл бұрын
nice job hugh
@olympus_plumbing4 жыл бұрын
Looks great pal could you do a video on how to connect up the fuel tank up to your cooker
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
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
@olympus_plumbing4 жыл бұрын
HughTube will do 👍
@cyclingadventureswithspeed16974 жыл бұрын
Excellent love the van, currently looking at the Peugeot Boxer.
@MelHyde4 жыл бұрын
Love this set-up
@LindzandLife4 жыл бұрын
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
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Good luck with your build Lindz! It will be a great learning curve but so much fun and so satisfying
@davidpiper36524 жыл бұрын
That's really clever. I am tempted to make a clone for myself.
@Ogma3bandcamp4 жыл бұрын
Great job.
@Ogma3bandcamp4 жыл бұрын
Subbed
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@andrewknotts70364 жыл бұрын
As said mirror table is genius Hugh. Can you post a link to the sliding metal racks in kitchen please
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
they were from ikea: www.ikea.com/gb/en/cat/kitchen-wall-storage-20676/
@G-ra-ha-m4 жыл бұрын
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!!!
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
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
@Greg654 жыл бұрын
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.
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
True and your setup sounds cool but we use ours as a seat
@OllyBaldwin19784 жыл бұрын
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.
@jayl60294 жыл бұрын
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.
@tonytca94394 жыл бұрын
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.
@LinnyThePersistent4 жыл бұрын
Do you have a list of all your components? I love your layout and the dining bench/table! Very clever!
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Hey, sorry I don’t but thanks for the compliments
@navsandhu97873 жыл бұрын
Hi Hugh great video could you tell me were you sourced the window blind please
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Hi Nav, I am really sorry but i can’t remember or find my receipt!
@mm_993212 жыл бұрын
08:25 Gotta admit I've always been a fan of Peugeot Boxer vans, and that mirror/table - damnnn,...that was a really nice, clever and well thought design. Great job.
@stevejoneswildwriter4 жыл бұрын
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?
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
good idea with the box!
@szabolcsberces46482 жыл бұрын
Verry good job!!!
@theJackWise9 ай бұрын
Hey Hugh, awesome vid. Thanks. I just bought a boxer men to do the same so great to find this. A favour to ask - any chance of posting a link to the captain seats please??
@thelawman4 жыл бұрын
Genius, very practical, I like it
@paulgriffin48204 жыл бұрын
You are BRILLIANT.......
@UKRussellSmith4 жыл бұрын
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.
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Skip to 5:15 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWKZmZWwiNChobc
@jonesdecorators4 жыл бұрын
Hello. New subscriber 👍 your van build has given me some great ideas. Thank you. It looks like it all works well together 👍
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for being a sub!
@markthompson14794 жыл бұрын
Love it.....innovative
@qaqavanbuuren4 жыл бұрын
your van is awesome...
@marcelknoors43033 жыл бұрын
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
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Hi Marcel, thanks so much! I don’t have a drawn up wiring scheme for this van sorry
@jessestrum3 жыл бұрын
very nice hugh , can a standard mattress fit for length 75" some great ideas
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
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
@jessestrum3 жыл бұрын
@@HughTube thanks hugh if i couldn,t i thought of reducing the length of a pocket sprung mattress by 1 pocket spring
@peterludlow98474 жыл бұрын
Great build,what's the mpg like on a run. Thanks
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
about 35mpg on motorway journeys
@BoyJamaica4 жыл бұрын
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?
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
yes
@robertlee37344 жыл бұрын
nice one fella
@WonderingWomble4 жыл бұрын
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
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
thanks, yeah I do have the cover, I just forgot to put it on!
@WonderingWomble4 жыл бұрын
Haahaha.. OK bud
@WonderingWomble4 жыл бұрын
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
@wp-my2rc3 жыл бұрын
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
@HughTube3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! yes the pickup tube from erberspacher can take a nylon fuel line to the chinese heater filter and pump
@hazzerhazzer27414 жыл бұрын
What happened to the wooden roof rack, looked a great idea.
@HughTube4 жыл бұрын
Never really went up on to the roof so decided to change it for a lighter more functional option