Full Transit Custom Camper Conversion | 7 Week Conversion in 7 Minutes!!! 😃

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Full van conversion all key stages over 7 weeks in 7 minutes. Short videos of my Ford transit custom conversion. Taking the panel van to a camper van. Part of the DIY Ford Transit Custom Conversion. All major stages of the conversion with short clips and tips of the camper van conversion process.
Here are all the materials I used to build the van
1. Sound Deadening Kilmat - Amazon
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2. Insulation Roll & Foam - Amazon
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3. Ply Floor - Custom Shop Designs
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4. Carpet Lining - Lining Direct
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5. Altro Flooring - Harrison Trim Supplies
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6. Head Liner - Custom Shop Designs
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7. Fridge - Juts Kampers
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8. SMEV 9222 Kit - Amazon
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9. Electrics Kit - Wired Campers
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10. Furniture - Alpine Leisure
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11. Cello 19” Tv
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12. CTEK D250se DC 2 DC Battery Charger
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13. AiLI Battery Monitor
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14. External LED Awning Light
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15. LED Spot lights for Roof
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16. 12v Cable
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17. TV Aeriel
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18. Awning Rail
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19. Wild Earth Awning
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20. LED strip light under cupboard
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@Justdk94 3 месяца 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 3 месяца 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 3 месяца назад

@@TransitCustomCamper yea no problem mate I’ve subscribed too, you’re videos will most likely be gospel from now on 😂

@rumwilliam2767 Год назад

Surely this is not diy guys you clearly are both very talented great build

@TransitCustomCamper Год назад

Ah thanks! Really nice to get the comment and really appreciate the kind comments about our father and son DIY build 👍😀

@snidelywhiplash6862 3 года назад

I appreciate how you've compressed the build down to seven minutes...well done!

@TransitCustomCamper 3 года назад

Hey Dan… thanks for checking out the video and the comment 👍 Yeah… when I see it all in 7 minutes though doesn’t seem to feel like it reflects the effort 😂 I am planning another now but a VW Caddy micro Camper so I’ll see if I can do 6 weeks and 6 minutes with it being smaller 👍

@snidelywhiplash6862 3 года назад

@@TransitCustomCamper You'll have to change your channel name now!

@TransitCustomCamper 3 года назад

Ha yeah! Might just have to drop the “Transit” and add an S at the end… So I’ll be Custom Camper Conversions?? RU-vid algorithms won’t like it probably 😂

@ClaudiaTheCamper-pu6bt Год назад

I watched a lot of your vids before doing my build. Appreciate the effort you took to create the content !

@TransitCustomCamper Год назад

Hey 👋 Ah great thanks for checking out the videos! How is your build? Is it done now? Hope you happy with it and having lots of adventures!

@ClaudiaTheCamper-pu6bt Год назад

@@TransitCustomCamper Yep all done now and just getting in the mindset of having a camper :)

@markwilson9534 Год назад

Im late getting into your videos. Really enjoyed them. Just recently gone from T5 transporter back to a transit custom as ford have upped there game in the last few years. . I can't go full camper conversion as van needed for work . Having windows done and going to have a go at insulation /carpets . Might do some electric connection so we can use it as a day van and il be using your videos thanks 👍

@TransitCustomCamper Год назад

Hey - thanks for the comment and glad you like the videos. Yeah the Custom is a great van about 18 months since we converted it and really great as a daily drive and day and camper van when we need it. Good luck with your build too and smiles for miles 😀 Dave

@nitapokkelinavan 2 года назад

Really excellent work I’m impressed! The counter & table tops are really lovely, amusing that your cat tried to help with the wiring 😆 … as they do!

@TransitCustomCamper 2 года назад

Thanks Nita ❤️ Yeah could not have done the conversion without the “helpful” cat 😂

@tylerstravels0610 Год назад

Brilliant job

@TransitCustomCamper Год назад

Ah thanks for the comment and checking out the video! Merry Christmas 🎄

@tonydenial1485 2 года назад

You were lucky with the weather.

@TransitCustomCamper 2 года назад

Yeah that’s for sure!! I think the build timeline would have been a bit longer if the weather wasn’t with me 😂

@RjohnoBmx 3 года назад

Nive one Dave you've done a really good job 👍

@TransitCustomCamper 3 года назад

Cheer Rob! We can compare Van stories now we are both Transit custom camper owners 👍

@RjohnoBmx 3 года назад

@@TransitCustomCamper haha deffo. 👍👍

@ellis2792 2 года назад

As far as I’m aware of you ever sell the van you have to get an ‘NICEIC’ approved electrician to check/inspect the electrics like you have to on houses. Just to make you aware I remember hearing it on wheeler dealers, Ed china was doing a camper conversion

@TransitCustomCamper 2 года назад

Hey Ellis - thanks for the note. I don’t think it’s a legal requirement to have it checked and then a certificate issued like with domestic. However, I would agree 100% to get it checked out by either a “professional” camper conversion company or certified domestic and or auto electrician. We did both 👍 My son has a level 3 diploma in automotive and also his tutors at college helped with advice on install and then checks also. I do think a formal certificate would be a good idea though to be honest? Not quite sure why they don’t? Would give piece of mind for buyers, sellers and convertors alike 👍

@nosajkrad Год назад

Superb

@TransitCustomCamper Год назад

Thank you!! 👍

@lukelovell2203 6 месяцев 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 6 месяцев 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 😃

@tonydenial1485 2 года назад

Great vid cheers.

@TransitCustomCamper 2 года назад

Thank you! Cheers!

@emma_m0 5 месяцев назад

Where did you get the vinyl table top covering from? Never seen that before, great looking stuff!

@TransitCustomCamper 5 месяцев 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 5 месяцев назад

@@TransitCustomCamper sweet, thanks. Gives a very professional finish.

@soulflyerprinting2898 Год назад

Hi, great vid, do you know where I can get the clips that are on the top panels and what they are called please. Thanks

@stevebeard9656 23 дня назад

I have just bought a 2017 SWB Transit custom. It will be used mainly as a work van but I want to insulate it and make removable camping furniture for it. Can I ask how much sound deadening and insulation you used. Thanks

@TransitCustomCamper 23 дня назад

Hi there - thanks for the comment and checking out the video.. I did a video here with a breakdown of the materials and cost etc.. Insulation details in there too 👍 How much does a DIY van conversion cost? Transit Custom Conversion ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yXjvPr94cZA.html

@lukelovell2203 3 месяца назад

What size mil was the ceiling wood you used. Nice finish

@TransitCustomCamper 3 месяца назад

I think it was 3mm ply from memory - thanks for the kind words - yeah was happy with how it all turned out 👍

@benrudge3408 2 года назад

Great stuff Dave, really useful videos (am about to embark on exactly this with a transit custom!). One question- I didn’t spot reference to the window installation yet but still working through the vids - did you diy or have it done professionally? Which window did you opt for? Many thanks, Ben

@TransitCustomCamper 2 года назад

Hey Ben 😄 Thanks for the kind comments and checking out the videos. Yes you right I didn’t do the windows myself - I had them supplied and fit my a local conversion company. I think in hindsight I may have done it myself now I have a bit more confidence! But at the time it was one part I didn’t want to f up 😂 Good luck with your build and let me know how you get on 👍

@deanholland2567 4 месяца 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 4 месяца 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

@jackseals3337 2 года назад

Hey mate love the series and the vid of it all coming together I have just bought myself a transit custom! I didn’t know if you know / could do a video how to remove the front black plastic grille mines got a crack in and want to replace it!

@TransitCustomCamper 2 года назад

Hey Jack - ah great thanks for the comment and checking out the vids 👍 Happy New Custom! I don’t know to be honest on the grille not had to remove one before as this my first Custom too… I am part of a good FB group of custom owners and they a really helpful bunch in there so might be worth posting the question there… facebook.com/groups/1474397155918664/?ref=share

@jackseals3337 2 года назад

@@TransitCustomCamper I’ll give this a try thankyou!

@paullawson718 2 года назад

tidy carpet job. but u do know your van has smart alternator and u need use dc to dc charger and not a vsr relay. coz when your van is happy it runs at 12.4 volts until u let of gas or start braking. so not fully charge leisure battery.

@TransitCustomCamper 2 года назад

Hey Paul - thanks for the comment. Yes I ended up installing a CTEK in the end that is working really well. It was a mistake I made to be honest - Installation of CTEK D250se DC to DC Battery Charger into Transit Custom with Smart Alternator ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Q7IEjEKSFBI.html

@askmrjames Год назад

Hiya mate loving the conversion and I think the alloys look brilliant - where did you get them from? do they have a particular offset too? Cheers, Mark

@TransitCustomCamper Год назад

Ah cheers 👍 The wheels were fitted by the dealer I got the van from so not 100% sure on the offset - I believe they are Calibres like these - www.elitewheels.co.uk/products/calibre-t-sport-1?currency=GBP&variant=40328855847100&Google%20Shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnsqdBhCGARIsAAyjYjSQ6orvSWC6sBZUpvZAq3ZRQw_v_dKqipmaiKdbZMLgGQabGLQYQwgaAn7-EALw_wcB

@investrewind7324 7 месяцев назад

Is it possible to open the back doors from inside?

@TransitCustomCamper 7 месяцев назад

Yes - there is an internal latch so you can still open them from inside 👍

@ericlemes Год назад

Hey! Thank you very much for posting this. I got a transit custom and your channel saved me a lot of time researching tools and materials. One quick question: regarding the carpet, how much did you need to do the whole van? (roof, floor, walls, doors and panels)? I noticed there is a lot of different suppliers and brands. Any recommendation about how to find a good one?

@TransitCustomCamper Год назад

Hey 👋 Thanks for the kind comment and checking out the videos! Glad they have been useful. I used a company called Lining Direct… I got 2m x 12m… This was more than enough.. The carpet I got was OK ✅ No issues - i do know the guys at Combe Valley Campers too and I know they supply some good stuff I believe. I would also say try and buy it all in one go from the same place as there can be variance in the colour in different batches 👍

@ericlemes Год назад

@@TransitCustomCamper good stuff! Thanks!

@Tom-jx8td 2 года назад

Hi mate, love the van you’ve mad a brilliant job. I’m looking to buy a custom next year to convert and I was wondering where you bought your units from for the van? Also did you install the electrics once the van is insulated and carpet lined ? Thanks

@TransitCustomCamper 2 года назад

Hey Tom 👍 Thanks for the comment & checking out the video. I got the units from a company called Alpine Leisure. They are MDF units which I know are not to everyone’s taste but we had a bit of a budget to work to and we happy enough with them… link is below 👇 www.alpineleisure.co.uk/MDF_Fridge_Kitchen_Unit_Basic/p5574028_19638775.aspx On the electrics yes I did this after the insulation and carpet. This was as I planned to install electrics in rear wardrobe and just have wires either running behind units. A lot of people I have seen do a first fix of the wiring before which seem to be the most “common” approach. Good luck with the build 👍

@James-th7wb Год назад

What level of pre-existing knowledge/skills do you need to do this successfully?

@TransitCustomCamper Год назад

Well.. I had never done a conversion before this one so I had no experience. I was learning as I went but also did lots of research online from other channels etc.. I had done bits of car work before and other DIY things and like to think I am fairly “handy”. The main challenge I had really was confidence to give things a go! But think if you fairly ok giving stuff a crack and do the research, take your time etc then should be fine.. Did you see my video on the mistakes/and things I would do differently? I’ll put that below.. I have tried to be as honest as I can with things 👍 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GKJotRfVq4Q.html

@James-th7wb Год назад

@@TransitCustomCamper Thanks for the info. Greatly appreciate it.

@brettseaborne3884 2 месяца назад

Where's the bed?

@TransitCustomCamper 2 месяца 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

@TheTopGhia 3 года назад

Hi Dave, I just watched your build and think you have done a great job. Are you going for a rock n roll bed?

@TransitCustomCamper 3 года назад

Hi - thanks for watching the videos and the kind words on the build… it’s been fun job… not perfect and a few mistakes along the way! 😃 & yes I am going for a rock and roll bed and that is coming on the 12th August all being well and that should be us complete for now 👍 Could I ask what other videos you think might be good? I am planning one on the overall cost and materials I got plus one on my “mistakes” so hopefully anyone else taking on a self build won’t have to make the same errors as me!

@TheTopGhia 3 года назад

@@TransitCustomCamper I think a video covering the cost would be interesting, certainly to me as I'm planning my own build at some point. And yes it's always useful to find out how to avoid mistakes. Links to the products you used would be helpful as well as your thoughts on the quality, ease of fitting and how everything works when your actually camping. Look forward to seeing more soon.

@steveirons1439 2 года назад

thanks for posting Dave. I'm shortly going to start my conversion too. few Q's. How you finding the transit as a base. my head says ford but my heart says VW!. Also, did the kitchen pod come as a off the shelf unit or fid you built them from scratch? lastly, the wiring is the one bit that scares me a bit. was it difficult to get everything working? I'm considering the Devon camper assembled loom. thanks, Steve.

@TransitCustomCamper 2 года назад

Hey Steve - thanks for checking out the videos! Transit has been great as base van no issues and drives really well. We did also look at VW’s but at the time the Custom was a bit cheaper and we had a bit of a budget to work to 👍 The kitchen furniture was flat pack and just had to assemble. On the wiring… yes the same for me was my biggest worry initially… but I got a kit from Wired Campers and it was too difficult to pull tinted and all working fine 👍 we had it checked over after too to make sure. I did videos on the furniture and also the electrics install too put links below in case they are useful too EP15 | Part 1 | Van Electrics install 12v Panel & Split Charge Relay ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-wJ9MWQ0APco.html EP10 | Part 1 | Self Build Camper Furniture using MDF Panels ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Yw1pu2hOyoQ.html

@Chilliesauce69 Год назад

Does this have a cam belt or chain, thank you.

@TransitCustomCamper Год назад

Hi! I believe it’s chain on the 2014 model I have 👍

@Chilliesauce69 Год назад

Thank you.

@nige99 2 года назад

Any recommendations on who to get insured with I have just purchased at 65 reg just like that in that blue ...im currently with Hastings Direct

@TransitCustomCamper 2 года назад

Hi nige99 - Once it was converted we contacted our existing insurance company (Hastings) and let them know about the conversion and value etc. They amended the exiting policy. When it comes for renew will probably look for a specialist company.. 👍

@theoneeyedmilkman1517 2 года назад

What’s the internal width in one of these? I’m looking at getting one for travelling / fishing. My thought is could I have two carp fishing beds next to each other in the back

@TransitCustomCamper 2 года назад

Looking on line it’s about 178cm or 70.3in 👍

@theoneeyedmilkman1517 2 года назад

@@TransitCustomCamper hmmm 🤔 doesn’t sound like it’s going to work. Might have to get rid of the Mrs 🤣

@TransitCustomCamper 2 года назад

@@theoneeyedmilkman1517 - HaHa… not sure I could do a video on that 😂

@theoneeyedmilkman1517 2 года назад

@@TransitCustomCamper or me 🤣 ……🤔 watch this space …..

@casamorag Год назад

🇬🇧🇬🇧👍

@TransitCustomCamper Год назад

👍

@MartinFait Год назад

Please what type of wheels are these ? I cannot find them

@TransitCustomCamper Год назад

Hi - I think these are the Calibre www.elitewheels.co.uk/products/calibre-t-sport-1?currency=GBP&variant=40328855847100&Google%20Shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjw27mhBhC9ARIsAIFsETEFHBoaahnC1PunRzWs74DBeu7vW6w46SLx8avlTfdwbn-o7naU7mYaAowdEALw_wcB

@MartinFait Год назад

@@TransitCustomCamper i have already bought them but now im thinking what tyre size shall i fit on them ? any recommendation ? (summer season) thanks for your answer :)

@TransitCustomCamper Год назад

@@MartinFait no worries - to be honest we have just gone for economy tyres as seem to get though then quite quick 😃 If have to check the size but just went with what was on and replaced like for like 👍

@bassman8564 2 года назад

Very impressive stuff well done. can I ask what make and type of adhesive you used for the carpeting? Thanks in advance.

@TransitCustomCamper 2 года назад

Hi - thanks for the great comment and checking out the video 👍 I used Trim Fix Contact Adhesive and picked it up from Harrison Trim Supplies link is below 👇 www.harrisonstrimsupplies.co.uk/Trimfix-Contact-Adheshive

@bassman8564 2 года назад

@@TransitCustomCamper GREAT. thank you ever so much for that. I'm looking to do the same to my van.

@TransitCustomCamper 2 года назад

@@bassman8564 - no worries 👍 ah great good luck with it… it was a bit of a fiddly process and a few errors from me 😂 But it’s turned out well in the end

@williba24 2 года назад

Music invasive to video.

@TransitCustomCamper 2 года назад

Hi Brian - thanks for the comment. Had to change out the original music as there was a copyright claim 😥 maybe I’ll consider some different choices in the future… any recommendations?

@williba24 2 года назад

Just too loud, keep it in the background.

@TransitCustomCamper 2 года назад

@@williba24 - ah OK cool thanks - I’ll see if I can adjust it on RU-vid studio - thanks for the feedback 👍