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Transit Custom Camper Conversion
Transit Custom Camper Conversion
Transit Custom Camper Conversion
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Follow a step my step conversion of a Ford Transit Custom panel van to a full camper van. Time lapse end to end videos, guides, products to use and tips for making the best DIY van. It’s a DIY conversion that anyone can follow with limited knowledge and get the camper van of your dreams.
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@lucyclaudie
@lucyclaudie 6 дней назад
Any advice please, fridge comnected, lights on but its not getting cool at all and it's been on for hours. Thank you
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 6 дней назад
Hey! Hrmm not too sure.. You can set the temp of the fridge and also separate for the freezing area.. have you checked that? If still not getting cold then might need to contact the supplier.. ours gets cold pretty quick usually within 30 mins when ambient temperature is fairly cool anyway..
@dean2smith
@dean2smith 7 дней назад
What about water getting in from seal as it is now on carpet ..or is it ok
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 7 дней назад
Hi - yes it’s a good point! After I had done it a few people commented about carpeting beyond the seal which was a mistake really.. I since went back and sorted it.. I did a video on some errors I made and things I’d do differently too.. it’s here now f you haven’t seen it 👍 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GKJotRfVq4Q.htmlsi=HL8kK8Zll1pICJk9
@dean2smith
@dean2smith 7 дней назад
@@TransitCustomCamper only because I was just getting ready to do mine lol
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 7 дней назад
@@dean2smith- ah yeah.. I would leave the seal clear to contact with the metal 👍
@user-ox2mm3ec1n
@user-ox2mm3ec1n 10 дней назад
nice job well done 👍😎
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 10 дней назад
Hey! Thanks for the comment and checking out the video!
@brettseaborne3884
@brettseaborne3884 11 дней назад
Where's the bed?
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 11 дней назад
Hi.. yeah sorry the bed wasn’t in this one.. I did another video just of the rock n roll bed here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-kUVrw4AwfU0.htmlsi=MbFi7WIZ-DIc9Qv1
@MazdaBongo1599
@MazdaBongo1599 12 дней назад
Hi, hopefully you'll see this. Is the voltage on the panel on show 24/7 unless you flick the kill switch? Im worried it will drain the leisure battery if i dont use the van very often but didnt want to install such an extreme kill switch. Could you wire the main feed to one of the little switches so thats what switches the panel on when you flick it? Hope that makes sense
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 12 дней назад
Hi.. thanks for the comment! Yes I think the panel would be on all the time without the kill switch.. I don’t think the draw down would be massive but yes eventually I guess could start to drain the battery… I guess you could use one of the switches as a main switch.. or could use a smaller separate switch you can get small single ones.. I’d maybe bench test it before fitting and make sure it’s all good 👍 good luck with it!
@MazdaBongo1599
@MazdaBongo1599 12 дней назад
@@TransitCustomCamper Yeah agreed. I have one in my bongo that switches from Leisure, Car and Off which is nice and straightforward. But I'm converting a transit custom and want a much nicer/clean finish. Think I'm just going to install an isolator like you have. They look really bulky though which is a shame.
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 12 дней назад
@MazdaBongo1599 yeah they definitely function over form! But also makes it easier to find in the dark 😂 hope you get a good solution you happy with 👍
@guywarner1719
@guywarner1719 15 дней назад
Great job Very clear… thanks for your efforts ! One question though… what is the big blue lever thingy for in the inlet socket ? You don’t mention it at all, but I presume it has some function otherwise it wouldn’t be there ? Thanks for your thoughts.
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 15 дней назад
Thanks for your comment and checking out the video 👍 The blue “thing” on the inlet is like a clip that secures the plug into the inlet and keeps it secure 👍
@craigyd71
@craigyd71 18 дней назад
Do you keep your smart charger connected to leisure battery all the time and just switch it on at the socket when your connected to 240v ?
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 17 дней назад
Hey.. Yes..It’s connected all the time and when we on hook up usually turn it on to keep the leisure battery topped up. Thanks for checking out the content and the comment too! Very much appreciated and good luck with your conversion 👍
@senseinathan1
@senseinathan1 20 дней назад
that was a fantastic job.
@x3beeD94
@x3beeD94 22 дня назад
From where u order these stickers mate ?
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 21 день назад
Hi mate - I think I got them off Etsy www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1431675913/2x-premium-vinyl-steering-wheel-sticker?gpla=1&gao=1&&CjwKCAjwhIS0BhBqEiwADAUhc1JuG2S5ckOi3XUls9N872xpXkV_8OqLC37HXu9yAOUOZL5EQKt1ChoCEQAQAvD_BwE_k_&:pla-314261241347_m__1431675913engb_102858184&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADutTMfZrfR4-JDktphZcv9ZXsoAK&gclid=CjwKCAjwhIS0BhBqEiwADAUhc1JuG2S5ckOi3XUls9N872xpXkV_8OqLC37HXu9yAOUOZL5EQKt1ChoCEQAQAvD_BwE
@greenyamo1321
@greenyamo1321 22 дня назад
Not sure if you know, there’s also a floating wire in there that you can get a 12v plug for 👍🏼
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 21 день назад
Yes - I was told that too - thanks.. good to know 👍
@greenyamo1321
@greenyamo1321 22 дня назад
Looks a bit of a drama to fit, how long did it take you altogether 😊
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 16 дней назад
I think maybe I made it look harder than it is as a complete amateur 😂 I took a couple of hours I think…
@greenyamo1321
@greenyamo1321 22 дня назад
Get a Firestick for the TV 🙏🏼
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 22 дня назад
Yes we did in the end - some places we don’t have WiFi of 4G a lot of the time 😂
@greenyamo1321
@greenyamo1321 22 дня назад
Do you use the seats facing the rear of the van often? Just found your channel looking for ideas, great series mate 🙏🏼
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 22 дня назад
Have to be honest no not really 😂 I am just about 6ft so my head don’t fit too well.. kids have used em from time to time..
@greenyamo1321
@greenyamo1321 22 дня назад
@@TransitCustomCamper my youngest is 6’6” and still growing so that’s a no as well then 😂😂
@sandymaclean7288
@sandymaclean7288 23 дня назад
Where did you purchase the awning rail from?
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 23 дня назад
Hi - I picked it up on Amazon but I just looked and it says not available at the moment? Might be able to get direct or eBay? amzn.to/4eH18mO
@Leightontipping
@Leightontipping 23 дня назад
This is the same camera dash cam i bought. I bought the van a few weeks ago.. so will install the rear camera just like you did.. exactly what i was looking for 👍
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 23 дня назад
Ah good 👍 yeah it’s been really good.. just one thing I noticed after I had run the wire for the camera it can detach with a connector which I think would make the install a bit easier 👍
@Leightontipping
@Leightontipping 22 дня назад
@TransitCustomCamper one question: Does the camera get scratched with car washes?
@Justdk94
@Justdk94 Месяц назад
Just came across your channel mate I’ve just bought myself the same van, really not confident with the electrical aspect, great job you’ve done here really high standard
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper Месяц назад
Ah cool mate - thanks for checking out the video and the comment. Yeah I was nervous about the whole thing! Especially the electric side! But once I got going with it the principles are pretty straight forward.. the first time I powered it all on though was still a butt clench moment 💩 😀
@Justdk94
@Justdk94 Месяц назад
@@TransitCustomCamper yea no problem mate I’ve subscribed too, you’re videos will most likely be gospel from now on 😂
@peterjones2594
@peterjones2594 Месяц назад
I was thinking of getting someone in for this, but thanks you your video I’m going to do it myself.
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper Месяц назад
Ah great Peter! It was the part of the build I was most nervous about but wasn’t too bad in the end! Good luck with it and let me know how you get on 👍
@cbgamer1056
@cbgamer1056 Месяц назад
a quick one your widows fitting did you do them your self
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper Месяц назад
No actually that was the one thing I didn’t do! When we first got the van I didn’t want to mess that bit up 😀 So I got a local firm to supply and fit.. Looking back now I would probably give it a go 👍 A few other videos on RU-vid people have done it DIY
@cbgamer1056
@cbgamer1056 Месяц назад
@@TransitCustomCamper if you don’t mind me asking did it cost much
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper Месяц назад
@@cbgamer1056- I can’t recall now to be honest I think it was £250?
@cbgamer1056
@cbgamer1056 Месяц назад
@@TransitCustomCamper thank you
@davidegan3650
@davidegan3650 Месяц назад
Hi Dave. I came across your channel yesterday and subscribed as I'm embarking on a similar build shortly. Great content and especially generous of you to share the info regarding pitfalls and mistakes. Just curious as to when the windows went in. Did you do retrofit them yourself of did you have a specialist do them? Thanks and regards.
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper Месяц назад
Hey David - thanks for comment and glad the videos are helpful.. 👍 I had the windows fitted by a local firm. At the time I didn’t have the confidence to do it 😂 looking back now I would have give it a go and not too difficult.. Good luck with the build! Give me a shout anytime if I can help with anything 👍
@user-jh7zr4bc6r
@user-jh7zr4bc6r Месяц назад
Lachnummer Golf Luftpumpe
@lukelovell2203
@lukelovell2203 Месяц назад
What size mil was the ceiling wood you used. Nice finish
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper Месяц назад
I think it was 3mm ply from memory - thanks for the kind words - yeah was happy with how it all turned out 👍
@iraqviva7670
@iraqviva7670 Месяц назад
What size of cable did you use
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 23 дня назад
For which bit?
@ewantodd
@ewantodd Месяц назад
Hi. Did you screw it in ?
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper Месяц назад
That’s what she said 😂 Sorry… at first no.. but after I put some screws through the plastic feet on the fridge as opposed to the internal into the side of the cupboard 👍
@ewantodd
@ewantodd Месяц назад
@@TransitCustomCamper cool. That’s what I’m thinking. Cheers
@user-qx6vj3pt5c
@user-qx6vj3pt5c Месяц назад
hi, what is the name of the part you used to cover the wires above the window my van was originally a crew cab and came with a headliner which is now removed and the wires are showing but i cannot find the part you have, any help would be appreciated thanks
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper Месяц назад
Hi - I am not 100% sure of the name.. mine already had them.. But I think ceiling wiring loom covers or something like that?
@stagman007
@stagman007 Месяц назад
Excellent. Love the humour but how you explained it too!!
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper Месяц назад
Hey 👋 Thanks Terry! Glad the humour landed 😀 but also that it was useful too 👍
@paulkabluckyj3078
@paulkabluckyj3078 Месяц назад
Absolutely brilliant.
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper Месяц назад
Ah cheers Paul 👍 Thanks for the comment and checking out the videos 😀
@robertwilliamson3852
@robertwilliamson3852 Месяц назад
You do know your fridge sw is upside down don't you
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper Месяц назад
😂 Ha yeah.. I did notice after and put it right 🤦‍♂️ Thanks
@sinetwo
@sinetwo Месяц назад
This is seriously impressive. Great finish
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper Месяц назад
Thank you! Glad you liked the video and the blind too 👍
@deanholland2567
@deanholland2567 Месяц назад
Hi i were did you get everything from please. Did you make it all. Or did you buy it as a flat plack and bulid it all. Kind regards Dean
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper Месяц назад
Hi Dean - I got all the materials separately and built it all. I did a video here with a break down of all the items and the costs and where to get them in comments with links ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yXjvPr94cZA.htmlsi=jKPSLOPiGZVCLDZf
@gorejixgsx750
@gorejixgsx750 Месяц назад
Have been watching you camper Van build great stuff I have the very same van and was wondering where did you eventually plug your piggy back Blade fuse?
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper Месяц назад
Hi - I honestly can’t remember the position sorry - I tested to see which one had an ignition feed.. I’ll have to check again 👍
@lavs8848
@lavs8848 2 месяца назад
what fuse did you piggy back into?
@ZillaYT
@ZillaYT 2 месяца назад
How did you physically install the mirror?
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper Месяц назад
Hi - I got a normal mirror with a suction cup that attached to windscreen and then attached the camera mirror to that 👍
@steveoatley7421
@steveoatley7421 2 месяца назад
Hi,we're just about to embark on our own conversion ,swb transit custom. May i ask how many packs you of sound deadening material you used used ? I noticed some panels only had small pieces on them
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 2 месяца назад
Hi.. Ah great good luck with the conversion. I think I used a couple of packs. I don’t think you need 100% coverage just around 60-70%.. not sure if you seen it but I did this video on all the materials and costs too ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yXjvPr94cZA.htmlsi=BS-3x-ZAPTfg2fDf
@user-nk1er8uj6q
@user-nk1er8uj6q 2 месяца назад
Hi loving the conversion . Can I ask if this is a standard transit custom or a long wheel base one. I'm trying to get my partner to think about converting our transit as a retirement project and he thinks his is too small 🤔
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 2 месяца назад
Hi! Thanks for the kind comment and checking out the video 👍 It’s a SWB.. We find it plenty big enough for what we need.. but would advise getting an awning too.. We got a Cubo awning and this just really helps make the most of the van and be able to have somewhere to stand up 😀
@user-nk1er8uj6q
@user-nk1er8uj6q 2 месяца назад
Oh great thank you and for the info re the awning. He will be thrilled when I tell him about his retirement project 😆
@user-nk1er8uj6q
@user-nk1er8uj6q 2 месяца назад
He's a carpenter of many years experience so his skills and tools will all come in handy 😃
@whatliesbeneathurbanexplor1631
@whatliesbeneathurbanexplor1631 2 месяца назад
Hi I'm planning to do the same with my vw t5 and use ikea schottis blinds. I got 3 of them for €31 shipping included. Did you make the pod surround out of a template. The pods to by online are very expensive £200 each😮 Thanks
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 2 месяца назад
Ah great yeah! These are well worth a go compared to the cost of the pods! No I didn’t use a template - I just measured up and then had a few test fits before I got the final fit 👍
@whatliesbeneathurbanexplor1631
@whatliesbeneathurbanexplor1631 2 месяца назад
@@TransitCustomCamper fair play to you looks factory. What size ply did you use
@avas1wingedangel
@avas1wingedangel 2 месяца назад
I always love to have one of these for traveling to another country, i mostly want to take this kind of campervan to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Emirates, that would be a helluva trip for me!
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 2 месяца назад
Yeah! That would be one good road trip!
@avas1wingedangel
@avas1wingedangel 2 месяца назад
@@TransitCustomCamper yeah, me a Muslim myself, I would love to drive through the Arabian peninsula!
@nmartin5551
@nmartin5551 2 месяца назад
Great work!! Can you translate what I should look for here in the US for the side track?
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 2 месяца назад
Thanks for the comment.. Would the US term be conduit maybe? Not 100% sure?
@Scuubersteve
@Scuubersteve 3 месяца назад
Hi, did you not stuff the supports with insulation isn’t he roof above? I’ve seen others do it but not you. Just wondering why?
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 3 месяца назад
No - I didn’t actually! Maybe could have done..Although when I came to fit the roof liner I did add some extra insulation under that also 👍
@emma_m0
@emma_m0 3 месяца назад
Where did you get the vinyl table top covering from? Never seen that before, great looking stuff!
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 3 месяца назад
I got it from a company called Vinyl Warehouse - it’s been really good since fitted and the van has had quite a lot of use 👍 www.vinylwarehouse.co.uk
@emma_m0
@emma_m0 3 месяца назад
@@TransitCustomCamper sweet, thanks. Gives a very professional finish.
@cbgamer1056
@cbgamer1056 3 месяца назад
can you do a update of what you use due to some of the links dont work
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 3 месяца назад
Yes, thanks for pointing it out.. I do need to get things updated - I’ll check the links 🔗
@cbgamer1056
@cbgamer1056 3 месяца назад
@@TransitCustomCamper as we speak I’m pulling my transit van 2008 mk7 apart and coping u 😂😂
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 3 месяца назад
Ah nice one 👍 hope your build goes OK! Thanks for checking out the content.. drop me a comment with any questions and I’ll try and help if I can
@cbgamer1056
@cbgamer1056 3 месяца назад
@@TransitCustomCamper thank you so much
@cbgamer1056
@cbgamer1056 2 месяца назад
@@TransitCustomCamper hi im struggling to find some liner for my mk7 transit 2008 because on the website they have ford custom but mine a mk7 model and strugging to find some online
@fernandesloyal
@fernandesloyal 3 месяца назад
Very talented
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 3 месяца назад
Thank you!!
@xxlovell4187
@xxlovell4187 3 месяца назад
Great content.. Did you use silicone either side of the gasket provided and what screws did you use? Going to attempt this on my van next week.. Your video has given me a little more confidence.. 😬👍
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 16 дней назад
Hey - sorry I forgot to reply! No I didn’t use any silicone - but I think that would be good also.. Screws I think I just used some self tappers to get through the metal and then secured to the wood back plate I made 👍
@edithgougeon6071
@edithgougeon6071 3 месяца назад
Ce serait bien en français
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 3 месяца назад
désolé, mon français n'est pas très bon ! merci d'avoir regardé et le commentaire.
@markgaudie80
@markgaudie80 3 месяца назад
You’ve done very well there mate. Nice job!
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 3 месяца назад
Ah nice one cheers! Thanks for checking out the video and taking the time to comment 👍
@MsRotorwings
@MsRotorwings 3 месяца назад
What length shade did you get? Are you able to cut it down? I can only find 64”.
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 3 месяца назад
The one I got was 100cm but they can be cut down also I believe 👍
@lukelovell2203
@lukelovell2203 3 месяца назад
Was your units a self build (from scratch) or was they bought and you put them together all pre cut up. Very nice finish either way.
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 3 месяца назад
Thanks mate 👍 They came in flat pack form and just had to fix the panels together.. Yes was happy with the finish too and still look great in the van too.. so not a bad budget solution 😃
@waynetaylor6337
@waynetaylor6337 3 месяца назад
Measure twice cut once reat job
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 3 месяца назад
Thanks 👍 yeah was glad I didn’t F it up 🙏😂
@waynetaylor6337
@waynetaylor6337 3 месяца назад
@@TransitCustomCamper ur prep was first class
@davidgreenwood5442
@davidgreenwood5442 4 месяца назад
Can you let me know how the Hammond camper bed performed over time. Cheers. David
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 4 месяца назад
Hi - Yes it has been good no issues and still looks brand new. All the mechanism for the bed still works perfectly too 👍
@davidgreenwood5442
@davidgreenwood5442 3 месяца назад
@@TransitCustomCamper that's great to know as I'm having one fitted this week. Thanks for the info.
@CableWrestler
@CableWrestler 4 месяца назад
You're very new to this.
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 4 месяца назад
Yes both RU-vid videos and van conversions.. did my level best at both 👍
@CableWrestler
@CableWrestler 4 месяца назад
I'm not sure about the colour filter you've added to this - it's very distracting.
@CableWrestler
@CableWrestler 4 месяца назад
You also need to wipe your lens!
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 4 месяца назад
Thanks for the feedback.. 👍 Think this was only my third ever video and being honest never expected anyone to ever watch them 😃 I tried to improve as I went along 👍
@TransitCustomCamper
@TransitCustomCamper 4 месяца назад
Ah OK.. appreciate you checking out the video and for the filter feedback also