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Thank you that’s so kind of you. Sometimes I feel like a bad dad for spending so much time on the build but I know it will lead to great family time and memories.
@@abucklife Not only your child but your wife will appreciate it always. My dad has and still works his @ss off, everyday I try my best to tell him how great he is and how strong he is for working so hard. I wish nothing but the best for you guys, she/he will be lucky to call you dad. 🫡♥️
I’ve put a few useful links in the description for the Ikea parts. Lots of comments on fb about getting the brackets free from the Ikea parts section so don’t be a mug like me and pay for them hit up Ikea spare parts. Also you can use the Ikea bed lats for a cheaper base option. Don’t forget to subscribe to follow the build and join us on some adventures. 🤜🤛
Ginny is the spec boss and safety officer I will pass on the info up the chain 😂 thank you for the advice. No number two we have a very energetic little man already. 🙏
That’s actually a really good point. I guess for me it just means that you can undo it easily without having to get to the nut on the other side especially if it’s got a panel on or insulated. Many ways to go about it.
Mate I’ve got so many of those on camera I never put them in because one of us always sounds aggy but they are funny when I watch them back I think why am I so grumpy. 😂😂 weight won’t be an issue I guess in a defender build. I half fancy a defender build one day.
@@abucklife put them in it was a good haha! yeah never really thought about weighing my defender but it'll be heavy big steel bumpers winch side steps chequer plate on the boney and panels, pop top roof conversion 270* awning, duel battery system solar etc, list is endless after 10 years owing it.
Yes but the options for the lwb are a bit rubbish. We also have the rock and roll bed at the front which is super long with the captains chair swivel 7ft. I’m going to see how we go and may add later on.
Your Lwb too? Yer I keep looking at them but I want some small ones for the back panel so I don’t have to cut and weld but I also want them to have a return on the inner lip and they do not exist. We should get some made.
@@abucklife they look better on a MWB with full windows, there’s no gaps then and look neater. I’m doing a refit during winter so I might add them, then I can sleep in both directions.
Where I have scribed that part of the bed into the van is to maximise length. I am going to 3mm ply it and suede line it. It only goes tight up in the middle section. If I need to make a bit more room I will take it off the centre line where the boards meet to pull them away from the walls slightly.
@@Metal05 sounds like a plan. What I’m finding and wish I had done myself but it’s just not financially possible would be to have all components here before we started the conversion. That would really help.
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that back window will be a dust sucker on a bumpy dusty road,after the first year i would guess.nice vehicle though.i currently have a 2023 jeep renegade trailhawk which i like but no more for US,so since i like the box style i will probably look at seriously after i have beat up on the jeep for a couple years.
Thanks for this video! What is the weight of this slide out rack? Most people seem to build them from plywood, which I guess is heavier. The rails seem hevy, though. Thanks!
I haven’t weighed it yet but I agree the the actual rails are very heavy. I was originally going to put another one in but think I will leave it at one.
@@abucklife Yeah. I do understand why they do it, fast assembly but even with pliers that fit, some of those clips just dont want to release. Personally I think the tolerance is off; the clip on the side that similar but slightly different design is OK. Anyway, yeah what a pain.
Ok I’ve done the other one I just didn’t film it on the end as I needed to do it after the shower room went in. But it’s now in and yes there is another adaptor for the ridges at the back. It allows you to position it on any of the ribs so loads of options. I will post a picture on my community page for you. North Devon camper and sell the adaptors. Good kit.
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Thanks pal. 140x80cm. I did it to width of my bars I’ve not had three bikes on it yet but looking at when I had two on it will easily take three with room to spare maybe a 4th. Grab your fork mounts and screw them to a bit of wood like I did. Mock it up. Don’t forget your wheels though as they take up a fair amount of room.
Yes mate. I used this company who I gave my design to (that bit of paper) and then they speced it and cut the pieces to length. There are cheaper companies but they had massive lead times of 4-6 weeks where as these guys turned it round in 2 days. www.item24.com/en-gb/automatic-fastening-set-8-bright-zinc-plated-38808
Thanks! That makes sense, the extrusion is ITEM and I’ve used Bosch Rexroth. They have something similar actually, so I think I’ll give it a go. I might use that company that you used for future projects
LOVE LOVE LOVE this thumbnail Matty!! It literally Jumped out of the screen at me and I had to see what it was about!! I had no idea it was yours until it started playing!! Nice work 👌
