Vauxhall Vivaro Camper Van Conversion - Full Van Tour

[@LantingFarming]

You did a very good job on this one, nice and clean, looking great!!! I've seen the build before, but this one popped up on YT, and is very nice to see once again. Hope you get a lot of wild adventures with it, enjoy it!!!

[@dave-watson]

Thanks a lot I really liked this van and it sold real quick. More van videos to come in the spring.

[@calumharper9959]

Very nice build! I’m taking notes for when I build mine 😊

[@christate590]

Hi Dave. Your van builds just keep getting better and better. Love the colours in this one, I'd never have considered a dark green but it really compliments the light pine. Me and Meghan had some great adventures in my connect you redesigned and it's still going strong. Keep up the good work and we'll see you soon. Cheers mate.

[@dave-watson]

Thanks Chris, I really like this van too. Someone is coming to buy it today so soon I'll be onto van No. 6. I'm glad to hear your getting out and about in the van. Catch you later. Dave

[@christate590]

@@dave-watson You know me Dave, always trying to better my camper As you know, I have a 130ah lead acid. It's proved itself by far, its good but,,,, I always want to be on the safe side. so I'm considering getting a 100ah lip04. So, with that said, May I see you soon? '(soonish?)'

[@dave-watson]

@@christate590 Hi Chris, yes I should be able to change the battery just let me know when you are looking at doing it. Dave.

[@christate590]

@@dave-watson Hi Dave, just realized something,,, My ring dc to dc wont cater for a lithium unfortunately, so, considering an AGM. Just got to be careful on size.

[@dave-watson]

Hi Chris, Yes the AGM would be good, but I would measure the one that is in there and get AGM of the same dimensions. Let me know what you decide.

[@not-pc6937]

Not only a brilliant cook but quite the craftsman as well - great job my friend - we have a Mazda t3500 with a lot of the features you’ve just shown - nothing like camping with all the mod cons - cheers mate from Tasmania - Mark

[@dave-watson]

Thanks Mark, I van a new series of van build videos coming very soon......and loads more baking too. Thanks for watching.

[@peterarcher2009]

Love your work Dave , everyone that I've seen ya build I would buy they do look stunning.

[@dave-watson]

Thanks a lot Peter, I will be doing more builds in the spring time, I might try a different lay out. Thanks for watching.

[@davidsqvbcn]

Good job, Dave 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. Really interesting 🙂. I’m getting Vivaro and your videos will help me a for sure 🙂. Subscribed! Cheers from Barcelona!

[@dave-watson]

Thanks a lot. Glad that the videos are helpful and good luck with your own conversion.

[@carolcurtis1573]

What a cracking job 👍👍👍 looks amazing

[@dave-watson]

Thanks very much

[@bosswana]

Hi Dave, nice build! Would appreciate some detail in future videos on the awning setup (how you have made it and attached it to the roof). Enjoy

[@dave-watson]

Thanks a lot, And yes in the next build I intend to video the whole thing and I'll do one showing the set up for the awning.

[@SuperDexta1963]

Absolutely fantastic 👍

[@dave-watson]

Many thanks.

[@kevhorwood9362]

Looks awesome Dave!

[@dave-watson]

Thanks very much and thanks for watching.

[@brandonkelly5520]

Hi dave, we're also from south shields and have been following your videos for over a year now. Youve inspired us to do our own van build. However we arent able to decide on which van, size etc. Would be amazing if it would be possible for us to come down and have a look at the van, really just to see if a vivaro would be to small for us or not. Wish i was in a position to purchase this van though, its my favourite so far 😊 Great work 👏 👍

[@dave-watson]

Thanks Brandon, You welcome to come down and take a look at the van. If you can email me at [e-mail] I can send you the address and arrange a time. Thanks for watching.

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

You fairly get through the builds, 5th now. I can only imagine what you could do if you had a Good size workshop and could get a van inside. It looks Good, A very nice clean build.

[@dave-watson]

Thanks a lot, I've looked into getting a workshop that I could get a van in but the overheads keep putting me off. I think I'll stick to the back lane for now.

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

Hi Dave, A friendly farmer with Good barn space is what some of my mates use here (Northern Ireland) for working on their boats etc, it's much much cheaper than industrial estate units but you need to be in the know. Keep putting the word out that you're looking until a cheap space becomes available. Also, you could phone local farmers to see if they can help or suggest someone who's willing to rent a space, you may not be in the know but they most likely are. Saying that, being as it is, you're close to your home and workshop, that's hard to beat too.

[@dave-watson]

@@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN It's a great idea but the nearest farm lane to here is about 20miles. I used to live in a tied cottage on a farm a long time ago and that would have been ideal as it had an old barn and outbuildings right next to the cottage. But I think I'll put up with the back lane for now and concentrate on my paintings during the winter.

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

@@dave-watson Yes Dave, do what works best for you. It will be nice to see some of your paintings. I haven't painted anything (oils mostly) in six years...Once I get quite accomplished at something I end up moving unto something else for a while. I always go back to it at some point though, with more learned theory but behind in practice.

[@dave-watson]

@@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN Yes I paint mainly in oils too and in bursts , I'll do loads for them and then none for a while. But I'm on a roll with the painting right now, I'll see if can get a good camera angle and set up to make some videos.

[@kyledale201]

Well done Dave love watching your conversions videos do you fancy doing ford transit next

[@dave-watson]

Thanks....not so sure about the transit....I was looking at getting a Boxer L2 H2 or something like that.

[@kyledale201]

@@dave-watson well there pretty much same van mate transit engine

[@SarahThomas-s7d]

Hi Dave love what you have done 👍🏻 Question do you think a skylight 700 x 500cm could work to add extra height in kitchen area. I’m only 5ft 2 but thinking the slight extra height to stand could work. Pop tops seem to be very expensive.

[@dave-watson]

Yes the pop tops ae expensive. The only thing with a larger skylight is that it might not fit between the roof ridges and you might have to cut through them.

[@newburybiker8852]

Hi, great vidio. Can I ask how and we're did you get the swivel for the passenger bench. Kind regards Andy.

[@dave-watson]

Thanks....I got the swivel from Kiravans....thay do them to fit most types of van.

[@pavlovzdog]

Watched all your builds, very impressive indeed. We are just considering the possibility of turning my van which is very similar to this in to a camper. Do you do conversions for people at all?

[@dave-watson]

Hi, I can do conversions for others. But as I work in the back lane outside my house I can only do conversions in the Spring/Summer. It's just too cold and wet in the winter. But if you are looking at getting the work done early next year let me know and I'll let you know if I can do what you want. Thanks for watching.

[@ProjectHD17]

Dave, you’re a legend mate. Just wanted to ask a question about your gas setup - is there a reason you haven’t got a dropout or anything?

[@dave-watson]

Many thanks....Fr the gas drop out you also need a sealed box to put the gas bottle in and as this is more of a day van the bottle would be switched off most of the time.

[@ProjectHD17]

@@dave-watson that’s good to hear, I’m just hoping I might be able to install one of these in my van without having to drill the dropout hole and get the sealed container

[@crxspybacon123]

Interested to know Dave, how long it takes you start to finish to complete your conversion. Is it a 2-3 week project? I’m in the home straight with my first one and your videos have been a great help so thank you. I do think the second time around would be soooo much faster as I did a lot of mistakes 😅

[@dave-watson]

Yes the first one always takes an age. But as I'm doing mainly Vivaros I have a lot of the templates already cut, makes things a lot easier. If I really worked at it I could do a full conversion in about 3 - 4 weeks. I'm starting a new build soon and i am going to video it on a day by day basis.

[@crxspybacon123]

@@dave-watson great yes me too. Looking forward to seeing your next videos. Cheers Dave

[@fransvanlife]

Good evening Dave, hope you've had a good Bank Holiday weekend, I was wondering if you'd be so kind as to answer me a question I have about my own SWB Vivaro. I don't want to put any extra windows in my van as I want to keep it relatively stealth so need to put a vent in the roof. Do you think just one of those round spinning ones would be sufficient of should I put in something bigger? I have purchased a Fiamma roof vent but due to the placement of the roof struts in the van the only place I can put it would be just behind the bulk head. Do you think this would be OK as it's such a small van? Or would you recommend something else? Thank you in advance. All the best.

[@dave-watson]

The roof vent at the front of the van should be okay, you can always open a side cab window a little to get a flow of air. Good luck with your build.

[@timrober75]

Great job!

[@dave-watson]

Thanks a lot.

[@barryjackson8512]

Looks awesome. Canny build.

[@dave-watson]

Thanks a lot Barry

[@Marread]

Looking mint

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

RAL 6029

[@dave-watson]

Thanks a lot, I'm real happy with the way this one turned out.

[@valentinparaschiv5372]

Hi Dave, what did you use to screw the legs in? I am struggling to find a way of doing that :) thanks

[@dave-watson]

Hi, I used "pronged nuts" sunk into the ply and bolts glued into the legs with epoxy. The whole procedure is in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXennoJvpMp-gsU Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@johnmckie3940]

Hi Dave do you do conversions to People's van. John

[@dave-watson]

Hi John, Yes i do do conversions for others but I'm a bit limited on the size of van I can do because of my working space. But LWB vivaros, trafic, etc I can do. My email is [e-mail] if you want to discuss further. Thanks for watching.

[@AllisonWCone]

Very nice!

[@dave-watson]

Thanks a lot.

[@McBeagleHound]

Hi Dave, what is the additional internal lock you have on the top of the barn doors?

[@dave-watson]

Hi, It came with the van, It's just an extra security bolt.

[@McBeagleHound]

@@dave-watson thanks for the reply. I have a 2002 Viv that I am converting and the back doors feel like they could be pulled open. Your videos have been a great help.

[@eauto9152]

Very nice 👍🏼

[@dave-watson]

Thanks a lot.

[@andreidoru1985]

Hello, how I will be in contact with you if I need to help me with my van conversion

[@dave-watson]

There is an email address in the "about" section

[@grumpygrandpa3640]

Cost breakdown please Dave 👍

[@dave-watson]

That's a good idea, I have a spreadsheet of costs for this van and if I get the chance I'll do a cost breakdown in the van. It was surprisingly inexpensive for the materials.

[@glasgowbhoy8711]

Where can I get info to buy your builds mate?

[@dave-watson]

Hi, I don't have a website but if you are interested in me doing a van for you please get in touch at [e-mail] and I'm happy to discuss what you might want. Thanks for watching.

[@davidwilson1262]

Hi Dave, I may be interested if its for sale :)

[@dave-watson]

Hi David, Yes the van is for sale. Here is a sales link. www.quirkycampers.com/uk/for-sale/vauxhall-vivaro-lwb-2017-beautiful-hand-built-conversion/

[@thatfenderbloke]

Didn't you used to play for Sunderland lol

[@dave-watson]

Yes but that was in a previous life. Thanks for watching

[@deborahamos2897]

How much is this van?

[@dave-watson]

Hi Deborah, Here is a sales link to for the van. It is on the market for £19,500. www.quirkycampers.com/uk/for-sale/vauxhall-vivaro-lwb-2017-beautiful-hand-built-conversion/

[@deborahamos2897]

@@dave-watson thanks Dave. I love you videos!

[@vasanth2980]

do you build campervan???

[@dave-watson]

Yes I do....I usually buy a van, convert it and sell it on....but I also do work for others too. Thanks.

[@vasanth2980]

//@@dave-watson how much it would cost? for something similar to the ones shown in this video...could you please share it