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VAN TOUR | From Ambulance to TINY HOUSE (off grid) 

Ardview Vanlife
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We bought this ex ambulance in June 2019 and spent most of the first lockdown converting it into our perfect little home on wheels. We did it all by ourselves so we could design it to fit our needs with a good-sized kitchen, log burner, toilet/shower, living room/office, full double bed, and most importantly a whisky cabinet. Join you on this video as we give you the grand tour.
We also didn't mention in our video, that we are living completely off-grid on the tiny island on the west coast of Scotland - Islay.
Big thanks to our really good friend Reece who helped us out with electrics :)
ardview ig: ardview.photo
roksana's ig: r.rychlik
calum's ig: cjrafferty95
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00:00 - 00:51 Intro
00:52 - 01:39 Claggan Bay
01:40 - 02:55 Van Intro
02:56 - 03:34 Kitchen
03:35 - 5:20 Water System
05:21 - 06:00 Gas Hob
06:01 - 06:42 Upcycled Worktops
06:43 - 08:26 Storage Space
08:27 - 08:43 Spices/Fruit
08:44 - 09:14 Fridge/Freezer
09:15 -10:30 Wood Burning Stove
10:31 - 11:07 Handmade Drawers
11:08 - 11:28 Chinese Diesel Heater
11:28 - 12:38 Bathroom
12:39 - 13:49 Living Room
13:50 - 15:00 Office
15:01 - 15:33 Whisky Cabinet
15:34 - 17:30 Bedroom/Wardrobe
17:31 - 18:45 Control Panel/Lights
18:46 - 19:18 Paint Job Outside
19:19 - 20:07 The End

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12 июл 2024

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@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Hi Guys! Thank you so much for watching our video 😊 We just updated chapters, so if there are some parts you want to skip or come back to, it should be a lot easier 😊
@mateuszzborowski8024
@mateuszzborowski8024 2 года назад
Neat. Love how it feels more like an actual living space that happens to be drivable, rather than the opposite, as it's with most van conversions.
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you Mateusz 🙂🙂 that's exactly what we wanted to achieve!
@elizabethpeterson4029
@elizabethpeterson4029 2 года назад
I love ❤ your build....so ingenious! My favorite is your bed, never have seen this before! Secondly, your fireplace, I love that you can cook on it! Can't wait to watch some more of your channel! PEACE 2nd Corinthians 10-5
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Hi Elizabeth! Thank you so much, welcome to your channel😍
@mrtosajloterulio6898
@mrtosajloterulio6898 2 года назад
Love the colour of the van and the style inside:) Well done! very cosy! Found you thanks to Ines :) and will stick around to see you grow. First time I see a van life video without music, it certainly gave a more solemn feel to it, wholesome and in harmony with how you two presented yourselves. Good luck!
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you so much! 🥰 So happy you joined our small community, very grateful for Iness's Instagram share! Also, so happy you noticed the lack of music. That's the direction we want to go for - more soothing videos as almost you were there.
@robertdragoff6909
@robertdragoff6909 2 года назад
You’re an amazing couple who created a home on wheels. I am in awe of your skill as well as the love that was used in converting an ambulance into your home. Hope you’re both doing well.
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Hi Robert! Thank you for your comment 😊 we are so proud of ourselves and learnt so much along the way. Loads of mistakes were made but we call it character! Hope you are doing well too! 😊❤️
@aleksandrab.6670
@aleksandrab.6670 2 года назад
I love what you guys did with the van! Looking forward to more videos
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you! We are pretty chuffed with the van 😊❤the plan is to do a video every second Monday, thank you for joining us!
@fireisle
@fireisle 2 года назад
The upcycling and aesthetic is very appealing. Love what you have put together.
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thanks Jim :) wanted to make our van the way we would do our house!
@psilocybina_
@psilocybina_ 2 года назад
Beautiful job guys! amazing vibe, and absolute props for upcycling! 💚
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you! 💞we couldn've have done more if it wasn't for the lockdown as wanted to get more things from salvage yards 😊
@lilithswonderlust4travel920
@lilithswonderlust4travel920 2 года назад
OMG!!! 😱 I am totally loving this Van conversation… 🚐 this is amazing there is so much personality with a very cozy rustic feel and I really love the whiskey 🥃 cabinet ❤️ You designed and built a beautiful home on wheels for yourselves. Thank you for sharing (new to your page and now a subscriber) and I enjoy seeing people living their dream, getting outdoors and having the freedom to travel. Best of luck and I can’t wait to see more of your story and I love the Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and the Scottish accent. #vanlife #livingrentfree
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you for such a lovely comment and for joining our channel 😍 We can't wait for more adventures this year! and yes I agree with you, love the Scottish accent 😄 (Roksana)
@sennosc
@sennosc 2 года назад
Even though I couldnt live like that all the time, this is sooo impresive and this video shows that you guys are really happy with this little home. Love the personal touch and recycled things! PS I love Polish-Scottish mix in Roksana's accent.
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you so much! ❤living eight years in Scotland must've done something 🤣🤣
@elizabethpeterson4029
@elizabethpeterson4029 2 года назад
Amazing...had to watch your video again! You are so smart to do this while you're young!❤ my husband and I always planned to travel after our children were grown. Unfortunately he passed in 2000, leaving me alone with four teens and in poverty. Now my children are planning on building me a van or getting an RV. I have wonderful children. Keep it up, you appear to be so happy!❤ PEACE
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Hi Elizabeth, thank you so much for your comment ❤️ sending you loads of love ❤️ your husband is still very much in your heart so he will be there with you on the road! What amazing children you have and good luck with all your adventures! It’s never too late 🥰
@pwoah360
@pwoah360 2 года назад
The bed design is very unique. I really love it. It save so much space. I bet I can also have a guest sleeping in the couch area.
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Hi Pat! Thank you so much 😊 Somebody can easily sleep downstairs comfortably and with really nice warm feet next to the stove! 😂
@terryhere3889
@terryhere3889 2 года назад
Oh wow that bed idea is amazing
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you! Calum's invention is amazing 😁I didn't understand how would the bed work until it was built!
@elmarholl5499
@elmarholl5499 11 месяцев назад
Hi Roxanna, hi Callum So much greetings from us, Karin and Elmar, your coffee was exellent. We wish you so much good days.
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 11 месяцев назад
Aww thank you Karin and Elmar! 😍all the best to you two 😍 Did we meet you in the Ardnamurchan last week? 😁😄
@tthomas6013
@tthomas6013 2 года назад
What a great build! I Love that you used so much recycled materials! Safe Travels to you 😎
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you so much! 😊 We probably could’ve used more up-cycled products if it wasn’t for the lockdowns, our favourite salvage yards were closed 😕
@dawnmarkey2194
@dawnmarkey2194 2 года назад
Your home is so impressive. Thank you for sharing it.
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you for your lovely comment! 😊
@stevejeffrey11
@stevejeffrey11 2 года назад
Finally a whisky cabinet represented! Cheers from Canada/Ireland
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
It’s a must have since we’re working in a whisky distillery!! 😁 should’ve made it bigger 😂
@sandrahunt199
@sandrahunt199 2 года назад
Hi. I just saw your video on how you built your ambulance out. It's amazing and so so smart. I absolutely love what you did. I follow so many builds and I can honestly say it's one of the best I have seen. Thank you for sharing.
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Hi Sandra! We must’ve missed your comments somehow, thank you so much ❤️ we are proud of the conversion 😊😊
@mr__matt
@mr__matt 2 года назад
Loved the video very well done, a lot of good innovation.
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thanks Uncle Matt 😊innovation is in the blood!
@CalumRaasay
@CalumRaasay 2 года назад
Well done guys, what a great van (and tour!) love it.
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you so much Calum! 😊😊
@scottdorsey8220
@scottdorsey8220 2 года назад
Nice van. Very earthy and livable! Well done!
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife Год назад
Thank you kindly!
@annadayl
@annadayl 2 года назад
Absolutely awesome!
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thanks 😁😁
@margaretdevries8090
@margaretdevries8090 2 года назад
Wonderful job ! Great use of space and you have everything you need !
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you Margaret! We do have everything that we need. We are planning to move in to the van full time very soon so this was essential 😊
@melissafields3376
@melissafields3376 2 года назад
Wow!! What a great job!! Absolutely love the way y'all did the bed❤
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you!! We are so proud of the bed set up 😊
@hrhplease9119
@hrhplease9119 2 года назад
Best ambo conversion I’ve seen yet. 👍🏻 Great job❣️🔥🔥🔥🕊
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you! ❤
@InessRychlik
@InessRychlik 2 года назад
You guys are amazing!
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you sister!! 💞💞💞
@izabelamc
@izabelamc 2 года назад
You are living my dream. So inspiring! Love it x
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you Izabela! 💗
@HadriansWallNZ
@HadriansWallNZ 2 года назад
I used to live in Port Ellen and Laphroaig, nice to see some beautiful photography of Islay again :)
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Aww amazing! We absolutely love Port Ellen, what an amazing place to live 😊
@HopeLivesHere721
@HopeLivesHere721 2 года назад
Great job on your van. It truly is a little home on wheels. Love your accents. Great video.
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thanks Laura for your lovely comment! We are enjoying all the comments regarding our accents 😁
@Luvpig
@Luvpig 2 года назад
Love it! ❤
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
❤️❤️
@yubasunproductions2494
@yubasunproductions2494 2 года назад
lovely
@garypearson2311
@garypearson2311 2 года назад
Beautiful build guys absolutely love it well done.
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you Gary! 😊😊
@roadtriplover.
@roadtriplover. 2 года назад
Absolutely beautiful build!! Congratulations!!
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you so much!! 😊
@sophanarachay4917
@sophanarachay4917 2 года назад
I love British vans: they all have something different. In this one it's the wood burner, so nice!
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Hehe this isn't a British van, it's a Scottish one! 😀Thank you, the wood burner makes the place so cozy 😍
@wolliepoe
@wolliepoe 2 года назад
good work guys...i love, love the kitchenette tails....
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you!! We love the tiles too, quite impressed that they haven’t broken yet 😂❤️
@ivostamenov7066
@ivostamenov7066 2 года назад
It's a great layout guys, you're did a very good job.
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you! 😊😊
@JulesValente
@JulesValente 2 года назад
Beautiful build , in Scotland gorgeous country !!! Great job 👏 nice how water is filtered a big plus .. love the rustic look cabinets!!! Awesome 💯 the wood just brings it all together!!!
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you so much! We love how we went with the rustic look, you can't see all the mistakes we made! 😂
@floswason8776
@floswason8776 2 года назад
Nice young couple and you did it all yourselves love your bathroom and your stove /heater very good for cold winter windy days your kitchen does the job you have a nice comfortable sitting area and l love how you fitted in your bed l really like it you did very well l wish you many many happy miles in your mobile home l admire your “do it yourself “ attitude best wishes to you both 👍👏👏❤️
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you so much for your comment Flo!! ❤️❤️ it’s nice to hear all these positive comments. It was a big challenge and we learnt a lot 😊
@pamhicks2022
@pamhicks2022 2 года назад
Well taught out love it
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you Pam! ❤️
@deedrew5832
@deedrew5832 2 года назад
Your van is amazing 🤩
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you Dee! We love it so much ❤️
@supernurse43
@supernurse43 2 года назад
Awesome
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you!!
@thelifeofreillytravels
@thelifeofreillytravels 2 года назад
Van looks great guys! Well done with all your hard work! We especially like the whisky cabinet.🥃 This should be an essential in all vans!
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you guys! 😁it's usually filled with all the good stuff 🥃🥃
@GlitteryThings
@GlitteryThings 2 года назад
Great set up!!
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you so much! ❤It took a lot of trials and errors and a shit ton of thought 😂
@Bambi-xg3kr
@Bambi-xg3kr 2 года назад
Great job.
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you! 😊😊
@sammic974
@sammic974 2 года назад
good to see a British ambulance conversion for a change. the one big difference between British and US ambo's is the lack of external storage cabinets. you've made it homely. hope you're gathering lots of good experiences for your memory chest! stay safe. best wishes from Devon x
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you so much Sammi! 😊Converting an ambulance was a big challenge, would be interesting to see what you could do with the external storage space!
@triciaringquist6723
@triciaringquist6723 2 года назад
I could sit and listen to the lyrics in your voice love that accent
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
I agree! Love Scottish accent 😄
@alicebrewer8838
@alicebrewer8838 2 года назад
Hi guys i love your Beautiful home , look forward to seeing your travels . Must say your home is Beautiful & totally unique as most vans look the same xx
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you Alice! We really wanted to make the van to look and feel like a home 😊😊
@TheNalas_USA_TeluguVlogs
@TheNalas_USA_TeluguVlogs 2 года назад
Hey super cool 😎 looks phenomenal 😍 All the very best for your Vanlife 🙌 Note: BTW Scotland is in my bucket list 😀 🤞 soon!!
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you! ❤Scotland is a must-visit country and if you make it over here you must visit Islay! #westisbest
@gracecallowayable
@gracecallowayable 2 года назад
Wow!!! Your home is beautiful!!!👠🚌👠
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Aw thanks
@lisarettig2740
@lisarettig2740 2 года назад
❤️
@100Noddy
@100Noddy Год назад
💗
@100Noddy
@100Noddy Год назад
Love this van build. The bed arrangement is genius, the only improvement that could be made is if it lowered. Do you have a link for the stove please?
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife Год назад
Thank you! Yeah that would be actually great :) This is the link to the stove: outbackerstoves.co.uk/collections/tent-stoves/products/outbacker®-firebox-pro-eco-burn-range-oven-stove-robens-tipi-kit We bought it in 2019 and overall it works honestly great but it clogs up once a month and smokes us out. We explained it here at 00:04:30 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-F_taAg6M6CA.html
2 года назад
Very nice build guys! Ours was also an ambulance!!
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Aww amazing!! There are definitely pros and cons with an ambulance build 😃
@themadnomad5361
@themadnomad5361 2 года назад
I used Titanium Motorcycle Exhaust Wrap to insulate my Wood Stove Pipe and it works really good and looks good to, I can put my hand on it and not get burned which is also good, just a thought you might want to do the same thing to your Pipe.
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Hi, thank you so much for your comment! That’s such a great idea and will definitely look into that 😊
@Vanessa-pl3br
@Vanessa-pl3br Год назад
I like the way you reuse materials to a very cosy result, congrats for the work you made! What I like with ambulances, it's that they are well maintained vehicules, with a bit of storage and already isolated, : did you keep it or redo for better? Nice home, nice life you have, it's cool!
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife Год назад
Thank you so much! :) the ambulance seemed like a good idea and in many ways it was. The only problem we had was with the electrics as they cut most of the wiring before selling us the van. We had no power in the back so pretty much started from scratch with the electrics. We would agree that having it already insulated was great, we added a bit more just to make sure. We love how it turned out in the end and there isn't much we would change :)
@Vanessa-pl3br
@Vanessa-pl3br Год назад
​@@ardview-vanlife I have seen that ambulances present a real bag of electrical wire knots; maybe it's not so bad that you redo it without these inextricable cables ;)
@dgg9122
@dgg9122 Год назад
Very beautiful
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife Год назад
Thanks a lot
@clementinetwd1818
@clementinetwd1818 2 года назад
I absolutely loved your van build. I’m looking at building my van next month and definitely got some useful tips that I’ll be using in my van. I’m also looking at getting a wood burning stove and loved the one that you have, what is the name of it? Thanks
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Thank you Clementine! 😊 it's made by a company called Outback Stoves, they are a great small business and fantastic with customer service. This stove is good in the fact that compared to other stoves is quite light but it's far from perfect in terms of the way it'is designed. Takes regular serious cleaning as it clogs up easily. We had that problem from the beginning, even sent it back but no results. That company has other small stoves which might work better. If you have any questions regarding van conversion, feel free to contact us on IG @ardview.photo 😀
@tourra21
@tourra21 2 года назад
I love ur van do u have a youtube video how to make ur bed i been looking for a video on how to do a loft like this ?? Please and thank u
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Hi Latourra! Thank you, we will post videos in the future of how we converted the van, including the bed set up!
@chipking6036
@chipking6036 2 года назад
Have you got a C plus1 license to drive one of them
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Hi! Calum had to upgrade his license, he went all out and got a Class 2 license. Something we didn't know when we bought an ambulance 🤣that delayed us almost by a year 🤣
@hung900033
@hung900033 2 года назад
tôi thích cách mà bạn thiết kế xe của bạn. Chúc hai bạn hạnh phúc
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Cảm ơn 😊
@cathysnook5769
@cathysnook5769 2 года назад
I thought there were stairs going somewhere?
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Aw you’re not the only person to think that! 😁 the only stairs we have are the ones for getting up to bed 😊
@mateo_dequ
@mateo_dequ 2 года назад
I guess the girls is from Poland, isn;t she?
@ardview-vanlife
@ardview-vanlife 2 года назад
Scottish heart, Polish tongue 😂
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