VW Crafter for 5 Camper Van Tour

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Join us this week for our 5 seat, 5 berth van conversion van tour. We've converted this 2020 Volkswagen Crafter LWB into a camper van that sleeps and seats a family of 5. We wanted to avoid the reliance of gas so have had a system designed to allow the camper van to be all electric.
We are a family of five from South Wales living full time and vlogging our campervan journies and travels around the UK and EU. Join us for some fun, laughter, tears and pain and we will share our experiences, knowledge and finds with you.
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[@getawaygeese]

Brilliant guys what an outcome you must be super proud at the build and quality

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you xx

[@tonyfield6399]

Fair play guys, you have made a cracking job, if you hadn't filmed the progress, you could pass that off as a professional conversion, absolutely outstanding 👌👌 take care love Tony and Cas xx

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you both that’s very kind of you to say XxRR

[@kenpurnell4798]

Congratulations on a stunning conversion which should give many years of adventures.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you very much xx

[@GaryMallissa]

It’s awesome guys, what a cracking job. The kids beds are also brilliant

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you very much xx

[@greigallan1973]

Seen a lot of builds on KZbin none as challenging as yours and I’ve got to say I was very sceptical that you’d be able to do it so well. I am just blown away with what you have done. You’ve not only made an amazing space that is incredibly unique but you’ve done it in a ridiculously quick time and it looks incredible. Hats off guys. Just wow!!!

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you that’s really kind of you to say lovely to hear you enjoyed watching it xx

[@OurVanTales]

Amazing! Looks awesome…Hopefully see you soon 🥰👊🏼

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you guys and hope to see you soon too safe travels xx

[@travsmackie1284]

I’m currently at the end of converting a XLWB transit. We are also a family of 5. Like yourselves I find myself always explaining to people about how we will make it work to travel. This video has given my confidence in what I’m saying love the build and look forward to seeing your travels.

[@TheRollingRucks]

This is so lovely and dare we say it, shouldn’t matter what people say as long as the kids are happy but we always worry too it’s fine just enjoy travelling and the kids will have lush memories xx

[@DolittleCampers]

Great design and great to see how it works for you. I would love sitting in that seat too with a coffee and a good view :)

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you xx

[@jone-do5234]

One of the best van builds I've seen on KZbin

[@TheRollingRucks]

So kind thank you xx

[@jone-do5234]

Great build great family and good vlogs not loaded with ads I look forward to your vlogs x

[@ireallydontthinkso]

I was looking forward to this one...the grand tour! it looks amazing and cozy and i think the pods are brilliant and the kids obviously love their individual spaces. One day when they are older your kids are going to look back to these times and be so glad that they had a childhood full of unconventional adventure i have no doubt about that!

[@TheRollingRucks]

That’s really lush of you to say thank you XxRR

[@jamesrussell5490]

I think your van is amazing, wishing you many years of enjoyment from it.cheers

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thanks so much!xx

[@welshieonwheels]

Bont boy here loves it well done 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@TheRollingRucks]

Xx

[@Boatlife1964]

Fantastic build….brilliant family van 👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you 😊 xx

[@longjohnwilber]

That’s an amazing build! Plenty of inspiration for our family of four!

[@TheRollingRucks]

Awesome! Thank you! Xx

[@ROUTEPLANNERPAUL]

Best van I've seen in a long time ... enjoy guys all the best 👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

That’s such a kind thing to say thank you xx

[@YettaSaunders-cw6md]

Your van looks fantastic love it thanks for sharing love watching your videos watching from Exeter Devon xx

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you that’s very kind x

[@johnmurray1837]

Realy enjoyed your videos of this family van build . Realy Awesome 👌job 👏. Looking forward to seeing your adventures in Europe guys keep safe and make beautiful memories x

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much we are so pleased you like it and follow with us cx

[@peepresc8002]

Best self build i have ever saw, be very proud of what you have achieved.

[@TheRollingRucks]

So nice of you to say thank you xx

[@outbackmotorcyclesandengin867]

Nice job, as the family grows will do a larger mk2. We started with a 4 berth caravan and ended up with a 30ft long 9 berth for 4 of us. The boys are now in there teens and are as tall as us. Having the extra space allowed us to install a woodburner and that was a game changer, just need to finish my 4x4 lorry to tow it with.

[@TheRollingRucks]

That sounds fab xx

[@markbell7859]

Hi excellent van build iv been watching from start to finish just hope I can get mine finished for the summer ☀️

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much and good luck with your build xx

[@skyeyoung8714]

Well Done Both the van looks great.Happy Times Travelling wished for you All.😊❤️😊❤️😊

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thanks so much! 😊 hope you enjoy the journey xx

[@Road.to.recovery]

Wow just wow yous have achieved so much. Looking forward to seeing your future achievements Loving the vids many blessings and much love ❤️

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much! Appreciate it xx

[@craigroberts5542]

That van is stunning guys. Without a doubt one of the best conversions I’ve seen. Well done to both of you. 👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thanks so much! That’s very kind of you to say xx

[@sparklepix]

So pleased you got what you wanted and needed and what a trauma you had to get there, but how happy you look now :)

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you xx

[@deryckpowell474]

You guys should be so proud of yourselves. Absolutely stunning job.

[@TheRollingRucks]

That’s very kind thank you xx

[@ExtremeMotorhomingAdventures]

🎉 INCREDIBLE!! You guys have worked so hard and boy has it paid off. Looks amazing… love all the detail and the superb use of space. It’s great to see how you all as a family working so well together throughout the whole process and creating the perfect home for yourselves. Enjoy all those amazing adventures that lie ahead. 🚐😃🗺️🌊☀️ Michelle and Andy x

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you both really appreciate your supportive comments throughout this journey. Hope you both are doing welll safe travels xx

[@mickjourneaux1798]

Well done guy's you have done a stunning job

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you xx

[@allegromusiceducation]

We’re a family of 5 in a VW transporter! 😂 and our two eldest are both taller than me (mommy) now! So essentially, 4 adult sized people and a 10yr old!! Would love a bigger van but hubby doesn’t want to upsize

[@TheRollingRucks]

Amazing!! Have the best travels xx

[@sarahburgess-hamlett212]

Great van, loved seeing the kids karcher the windows behind you while filming 😂

[@TheRollingRucks]

Glad you enjoyed and yes very helpful haha xx

[@iNDI_VAN_A_JONES]

Really has come together really well I went for a kingsize bed in mine

[@TheRollingRucks]

We think ours is a super king 🤴 good luck with your build xx

[@Ninalovepippin]

Well done cracking job, enjoy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you xx

[@darrenjones1919]

What an achievement! The van is looking like it’s been professionally converted. Such an amazing transformation. Can’t wait to watch the future instalments of the amazing adventures of ‘Vangelly’!

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you that means a lot to us all xx

[@malcplant6555]

We have watch your vlogs from the beginning what a fantastic job you have done on the van and one thing for sure your floor will not collapse what happens to your motorhome now thankyou

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thanks so much! 😊 the motorhome we still have it for now xx

[@sandymclennan2073]

another great video, totally understand what you said about kiddies spaces, when our boys were young we toured Europe in our Burstner 747... 7 berth it was great fun as the boys were happy....most of the time..... your conversion to the Crafter is stunning.... you are going to make so many more great memories and I really look forward to your posts........stay safe......

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Sandy, burstner is our fave one day you never know! So for now the kiddies can have a giggle with their pods xx

[@joec4871]

Very nice design and good use of space considering there are 5 people in the rig. I wouldn't have put the cooker right next to the bed though. Simply because you could have popping grease or someone could be sleeping while the other is cooking and the kids compartment is right below it. May have been better to put the sink there across from the bathroom. But overall a very nice build. Safe travels.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Joe, know what you mean but really wanted the sink by the door to shower the kids haha xx

[@adambaker4154]

Looks absolutely fantastic, kids beds are great and think they will love them 👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much appreciated xx

[@lynandjohnadventure4699]

Smashed it van looks awesome enjoy the journey

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much xx

[@OSR_1]

Looks great! Well done. A race pod on top of the van might be something to consider in future - would mean you could raise your bed more - giving the kiddos a little more headroom and increasing your garage too. Best!

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you for the advice x

[@OSR_1]

You’re welcome! Can I ask where you got your van painted? It looks really nice

[@Paul-ly9ed]

14:23 brilliant workmanship done on that van.. All the best in the future. P Dublin

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you that’s very kind xx

[@stevenjeavons416]

The van looks amazing & as long as you are happy with it that's all that matters well done

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you appreciate that xx

[@AmandaDale66]

What a lovely crafter uv done a fabulous job.. ide love a bigger van that bed looks so cozyyy so do the kiddy's beds there fab 👌

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you we are pleased with it and getting used to it day by day xx

[@mattwestby1169]

What a nice job you've done converting your van, it's good to see a van conversion that's not got the crappy and heavy wood cladding all over the inside. This looks like a professional job, you both must be so proud and pleased it's finally finished 😁 time to go and enjoy it 👍🍾🥂🍻🎉

[@TheRollingRucks]

Hi Matt, that’s very kind of you to say appreciate your feedback xx

[@alasdairvincent6248]

You’ve done a great job on the conversion of the van. It looks as good as a professional job. Well done and I hope you enjoy the fruits of your labour.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much that means a lot to us all xx

[@susanhoward864]

That is the best van conversion ever it is so spacious yet compact. Well done 👏 I'm not surprised the children love it it's amazing

[@TheRollingRucks]

Lushest comment thank you so much xx

[@beancooke1429]

You have all worked extremely hard & it has paid off - Vangeli looks absolutely amazing - well done to you all - now time to explore & enjoy your travels!xxx🥰🤗

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you hope you enjoy the journey with us xx

[@annemackle3625]

What a brilliant job you've done. What workmanship and care and love that's gone into this. Well done both of you 👏

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you very much! XxRR

[@steveannis622]

Absolutely great job fitting in five sleeping spaces and full facilities. Hope you have many happy adventures in the Van

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Steve appreciate it xx

[@craigfraser9102]

Guys! WOW!!!!! That has turned out fantastic, long may the van give you loads of memories ❤️💙

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much xx

[@mrcarl5481]

You’ve done great! It’s awesome and always had faith it would work… some people just can’t think outside the box… enjoy your travels 🎉

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Carl, that’s so kind of you to say xx

[@adiehull]

Amazing build, one of the best Crafters out there! You should be seriously proud 👏🏼

[@TheRollingRucks]

Wow, thank you! Xx

[@kstep1000]

Excellent Job, happy and safe adventures

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Kev xx

[@paddysandymcmillan8160]

Fantastic job guys 👏👏👏

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much 😁xx

[@shashasaja]

I love the bed idea just they less height compare your bed . It will make less air to breathe isn’t

[@momwith4brats1]

You are Great Parents and lots of fun I love your adventures. Looking forward to your next one!

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much! So nice if you to say xx

[@pt712]

Love the van. Grand job 👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you xx

[@Great-to-be]

Wow, what an inspiration you guys are. Epic build and looks amazing! Fantastic job! Thank you for sharing this…… 👍👍👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you that’s really nice to say xx

[@BGCADVENTURES]

You’ve done a cracking job guys. Proper chuffed for you 🎉 No better feeling than building it yourself. Catch up soon x

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you to you all very kind to say see you soon xx

[@Trebornotaes]

Some nice touches, so tricky fitting all of it in to a van when you include the internal shower so well done. Cheers for the heads up on the swivels, got mine delivered Wednesday. Putting a Mule spare wheel ladder in my list now,lol.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you yea it was a few head scratchy moments along the way but got there in the end! The wheel carrier is ace xx

[@drewselfridge2790]

Fanbloodytastic guys, you've achieved what you set out to do. Very cosy looking and now my wife is jealous as she says our M/H looks cold compared to this build. Hopefully she is not hinting that I try to do something like this. Happy Travels, all the best Drew & Linda

[@TheRollingRucks]

Ha ha felt the same with ours like you could create anything because always thinking of the next person this is done lightly though ha ha go on do her a van xx

[@richardgoodier9644]

Outstanding guys well done to you all 👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you xx

[@duanecarroll6425]

Gorgeous conversion 👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you xx

[@bongy36]

It looks amazing, well done all of you! Now the adventure can begin. Enjoy guys

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much xx

[@OurWedding2012]

Excellent conversation, enjoyed watching your journey through it. Safe travels.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you xx

[@Brucecarmaintence71]

Your VW van 🚐 is looking fantastic, we’ve followed your journey on this right from the beginning to this point, well done Guys on your build, we wish you all the best as always for your future travels! Best wishes Bruce and Linda 😎.

[@TheRollingRucks]

This is so kind of you both thank you xx

[@woolleycodwanderers4833]

Well done guys the build looks amazing 👏 👏👏 👍 ... ❤👵🐾🐾🐾🤠

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you appreciate it xx

[@michaelwade1092]

Absolutely amazing job! Well done! You should start your own business converting vans! Then again you would never have time to enjoy yours! Brilliant enjoy it while the kids are young enough! Look forward to seeing you use it!

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Michael that’s very kind of you to say xx

[@lorraineowen7978]

My van is smaller than your by far but you learn to adapt. I think you've done an amazing job. Looks beautiful❤️

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much xx

[@TOBY_AND_LUCYS_ADVENTURES]

Loved following hou progress on your Crafter Conversion. Good luck with your next adventures xx

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thanks so much! 😊xx

[@wendykelly9761]

Love watching the van build. Good job all of you. But can I ask your kitchen roll holder, does the kitchen roll unwind whilst driving along? 😊 want to put one in our motorhome but kept thinking it would constantly be unwinding 😂. Thanks

[@TheRollingRucks]

Hi Wendy, no problems with it as yet although I stuff the end of it through the hole when driving xx

[@wendykelly9761]

@@TheRollingRucks thanks

[@paulvose3177]

Fantastic job. I agree with you about the mule ladder/holder as I dropped in to see Shaun the other day, they are so light and well made. Happy travels

[@TheRollingRucks]

We love it stunning bit of kit xx

[@durhamcaravaners]

You guys have done an outstanding conversion.. you must be very proud 👏

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much means a lot xx

[@angelabutterworth8816]

Great the kids have got their own pods to sleep and relax.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you they love them XxRR

[@philbird1655]

Fantastic !!!! you have worked your socks off with this project & made a beautiful motorhome for yourselves, I wish you all many happy times in it & safe journeys 👌👍💞

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you very much really appreciate that xx

[@commuterbranchline8132]

Hats off to ya folks, that’s a cracking build.👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you 😊 xx

[@commuterbranchline8132]

@@TheRollingRucks Following your Motorhome floor saga, it’s great to see the van build so professionally done.

[@jackieclarke9771]

Wow you’ve done an amazing job with the van..Well done both xx

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thanks so much! 😊xx

[@GarySmith-dm1iy]

Love the van guys it looks amazing. The best of luck with it, and as we say here in Donegal " keep her between the hedges"

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Gary appreciate your feedback xx

[@ant_hart]

I take my hat off to you both, that’s one lovely van!! Stu.. you’ve got skills mate 👍🏼 and Charlie..the interior looks amazing 🤩 I still can’t believe you did it so quickly!

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much really chuffed you like it xx

[@daverobertson2162]

absolutely fantastic , love the van and the design , enjoy now

[@TheRollingRucks]

Very kind of you thank you XxRR

[@LeeLeesAdventures]

Great job guys looks amazing and as long as the kids like it thats ok lol happy travels.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thanks so much! Totally true too xx

[@scottbroughton1906]

Hi folk's..Well you have shocked me on what you have done..It's great and love your own design and in all fairness it's better that the ready made 1 you had/have..Good on you now start enjoying it..Oh you are..well done all..x

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you very much! That’s very kind of you to say and appreciate that too xx

[@jontymo]

Great job, your van looks fabulous and looks even better in the flesh - can't believe we bumped in to you at Glencoe on Christmas Eve. Happy vanning gang🤘👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you and yeah loved Xmas Eve too lush to meet you xx

[@JLG57]

You've done a great job on that van, the both of you. Well done! I wish you many happy miles touring in it.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thanks so much very lush of you to say xx

[@garywhitaker5540]

Amazing Job . Love it 👍👍👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you! 😊 xx

[@Flossy_tops]

You two are lovely and so easy to watch… but wow this Van build is amazing and such a professional job and finish too. But as they say “it’s never quite finished” I’m also loving that tyre and ladder rack which looks the biz!!! … If I was a few years younger I’d be looking at a van conversion just like this. Well done guys you must be feeling very proud of yourselves and I doff my cap 👏👏👏🥰

[@TheRollingRucks]

This is lush of you to say thank you very much xx

[@steb9210]

Well done, the van is cool - so now let the fun begin, good luck

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much xx

[@HymerLife600]

Looks amazing. 🎉

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you xx

[@LeisureBit]

Loved the tour, absolutely cracking job guys, massive well done that’s an amazing achievement and fantastic that you are happy with it which is the most important bit! Lots of great adventures ahead - all the very best, David & Rachel 👍

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you both that’s very kind of you to say xx

[@vanandcountry]

Well done. Looking forward to the euro trip.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you all starts next week xx

[@Humpygrumpy5]

What a wonderful conversion, You should be very proud of you're work,In the words of Bud lightyear, Infinity and beyond.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Haha thank you appreciate it XxRR

[@SuperFredc]

I have been looking forward to this video. What a transformation in such a short space of time. I`m flabbergasted if truth be told. It looks fantastic guys. A real credit to the hard work and determination. What an inspiration for others wanting to undertake a project similar to this. I guess another great vid would be a breakdown of costs. Absolutely fantastic, wish you all the best in your future travels.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Fred for such a lovely supportive comment. We really appreciate it xx

[@suzannewilson3365]

Great to see you all back and the van is looking amazing, you should be so proud of what you’ve achieved 😊 looking forward to what’s next 😊

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thanks so much! 😊 xx

[@helenandmartinsTreks]

99% is probably as good as it gets , there is always something . Superb effort guys , quite unique not seen anything like it . We are excited for you and really looking forward to seeing how you get on going forward it. Best wishes Helen and Martin.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you both that’s very kind of you to say hopefully see you soon xxx

[@lisadye1341]

Great van conversion for a couple wanting to tour Europe

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you xx

[@stevehill1339]

The crafter is a credit to you all, its fantastic. I only have one question, what has happened to the motorhome ?

[@TheRollingRucks]

We still have it at the moment Steve xx

[@rossvjohnson]

What a fantastic job you have both done. That’s a cracking van! Wishing you all many happy and safe adventures in it

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you appreciate it xx

[@Outlander1963UK]

What an outstanding build, you really have done that Crafter proud. I'm looking forward to seeing your future family adventures in her. Oh and that Mule ladder combo really sets that back end off. I think the last time I left you guys a comment, I was planning on buying a motorhome, but due to circumstances, I have gone down the van route and invested in a 2018 red lwb Sprinter. Take care guys.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you Paul!!! So lovely to hear you have a van now and may see you on the road on future xx

[@gazwolves9489]

Great adventure for the kids learning more than at schools we use a pop up quest in the summer works brill for us extra space all the best

[@TheRollingRucks]

That’s a great idea, we are hoping to get an awning installed too hopefully see you on the road xx

[@vapingtrucker2850]

Well done that looks amazing and love that van colour and wheels are banging happy van life

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so pleased you like it xx

[@archiediggins641]

Awww what a great job! The van colour is superb.

[@TheRollingRucks]

Thank you so much XxRR

[@carlfraz1869]

Lush van, lush couple, lush kids! So impressed what you guys have done in the time frame. Amazing use of space! Van is so much cooler than hippo motorhome, and works too!! If you can do a family of 5 there is hope for me n wifey as a two berth. Picked van up Friday, Mule Monday, Elite Saturday then our conversion begins. Been wonderful coming along on your journey, great vids, lovely attitude to life guys!! Keep up the great work n wish you well for the future! Carl n Catherine xx

[@TheRollingRucks]

Hi both such a lush comment thank you 😊 also good luck with your build and sire it will be the best thing you ever do too happy building xx