In this camper van full build video, I show you every step I took to convert my Fiat Ducato into a luxury camper van.
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01635 879915
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I wanted a camper van with a modern luxury feel, and I think I've achieved just that! After coming from a micro camper, a fixed bed was a must for me. And something else that was essential, was to have everything run from battery (rather than using gas), and to be able to remain off-grid with my set up.
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Here's a list of some of the items that I used:
All Amazon bits:
kit.co/AdzVentures
Sound deadening and insulation
www.deadening.co.uk/
Plywood and batons
www.timberly.co.uk/
Kitchen Pod
www.vanzadventures.co.uk
Battery:
www.fogstar.co.uk/collections...
All other electrical items:
www.12voltplanet.co.uk
Heater/Boiler:
www.12voltplanet.co.uk/truma-...
Roof rack powder coated unistrut:
strutchannelsdirect.com
Wheels/Tyres
www.roguealloy.co.uk/product-...
Light bar and Switch Panels
auxbeam.com/collections/2024-...
They also have a discount for my audience with these links!
auxbeam.com/ADZ1/5D-PRO 15%off code:ADZ1
auxbeam.com/ADZ2/RA80-X2 15%off code:ADZ2
Table
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1759710305...
CCTV
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3540116108...
Shower
www.evershower.eu/store/Evers...
Thermal cab curtain
www.trekkvans.co.uk/shop/p/qu...
There are some products that I can't find the links for, but hopefully this list helps! Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I may get a small commission if you purchase anything (it doesn't effect the price you pay)
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What’s your favourite part of the build?
Heater
The stealthy-Ness yet really cosey and equipped 👍
Adam, all in all a masterpiece of it´s own. So to say: "THIS IS ...THE ONE!" 🙏 :) My favourite is your electrical installation for all those nice to haves. Extremely well done.
I have 2 favourite bits .... electrics and water system, both are amazing bits of kits !🤩 Oh and the duvenator!😊
The whole van is epic, how can you choose a single thing. If anything the attention to detail that you have given it.
Best build video I have seen. No BS and spending 10 mins on a sink and tap like many - Yes different audiences perhaps but for me this is the one I enjoyed the most. My opinion only. Fast paced but still retained vital info. Well done on this.
Best and most thought out / sensible van build I have seen on KZhead. Great job mate.
you've clearly put an insane amount of money into this van and a lot more time and work than your van build series suggests in the videos
Yeah it’s so hard in a video to get across the effort it actually takes to build a van. Took a lot!
@@Adz you don't know til you try it lad - can't lie I'm envious 😂 of your success and hope it goes well for you
Good analysis detective
If money is no object you can have anything
Thank you for taking us along on your build and look forward to your new adventures. I'm sure you and your pigeon will have memorable times to treasure 😀🙌
Adz the attention to detail on your van is second to none even in places that will never see the light of day. You should give yourself a huge pat on the back as you have done an amazing job. I like the whole electical system the best as the planning and build quality must have taken hours, also i like how you have loads of wire ready should you need to add more kit in the future.
Incredible transformation. It really has been wonderful watching your journey from little jaunts in the Jelly Bean to seeing the Pidgeon ready to go. Enjoy it!
Dammm, I know I've seen bits already but you really went all out with this build mate 👍 looks amazing! Well done!
Yeah my ocd kind of took over 😂😂 thanks mate!
@@Adz well worth the effort and time mate, you now have a luxury hotel on wheels 🙂
What a build!! You should feel extremely proud of yourself. Can't wait to follow your journey to the Arctic.
What a awesome end result. You went proper all out. No expense spared. Nice work. Enjoy👌
I’ve watched just about all of your build journey and the end result is just amazing …hats off to ya!
This is really well done and thought out! I’m definitely doing this myself someday
Absolute top notch job Adam. I am really looking forwardto watching you on your epic trip. Drive safely and have the time of your life. All the best x
Van looks amazing, just started to convert our Ducato you’ve given us so many ideas great build
What a van! Thermal curtain is a nice touch and the electrics are 'Art in action'! I'm no expert on this but if I were going to the Arctic I might have added underfloor heating 🙂Well done.
Great stuff we'll done
thats a nice build mate... great to see someone whose taken their time over the electrics and used quality gear... bonus points for the spare 12 tails!
Wow, A+++ craftsmanship. Favorite part is a tie between the heater/hot water heater and the outlet to charge via electric car charge stations. Beautiful build Adam. Safe travels mate.
Honestly one of the best looking vans I've seen and incredibly well thought out. Wish you safe travels and keep up the good work 😊
Thank you!
Been watching since the days of the jelly bean and absolutely love this van. It makes me want to go full time.
Dude.. This is insane. Safe travels mate. The van is spectacular 👌
This is just a perfect video. No filler. Just the facts. And with the important details (including when you changed your mind!) Keep up the great work!
Thank you!!
a high tech beauty, dedication, knowledge, money and time . Time for you to hit the road and enjoy !
Thank you Steve! I was lacking in knowledge but I learnt a lot a long the way!
You've done a lovely, proper job of converting your van Adam. Well done and be safe on your travels! 🙂👍
Thank you for sharing your build and process. Appreciate the detail in all the layers. Enjoy your trip & be safe!
that is an amazing looking build well thought out. love the diesel heater/water heater
Most first builds look good but that looks completely professional. Amazing job.
Excellent work Adz, looking forward to the trip with you👍
Absolutely brilliant Adz … massive congratulations on the most gorgeous and fully functional van. Good luck with your next adventure.
That is an incredible build. Looks amazing and the tech is off the charts. One of the best ive ever seen. Well done 👌👌
Probably the best build Iv seen on here . Absolutely first class mate 🫡
Wow, Adz!! What a transformation! I remember you showing me back at Van Fest and look at it now! The Ritz on wheels. Congratulations dude 👏 🙌
Professionally built that.. awesome job.. safe journey mate, look forward to the updates
Wow cracking conversion, love the attention to detail and all the materials used, great power set up and that air fryer looks lush! Safe travels on your artic adventure. x
Amazing build Adz, you should be very proud of your achievement. Hope the trip goes well!
Mate, well done. It looks awesome. Definitely start enjoying your hard work now
Love the transformation of this Van Adz you’ve done a major job and so well finished!!! Love it and can’t wait to watch your adventures in the Arctic 🥶 stay safe ❤ Debs and Mark xxx
It’s great, have loved watching this build. Don’t stop the videos coming, great content. Enjoy your trip !
Van is looking amazing. Great job
Great news about the insurance, im about to convert a fridge box so this is helpful. Ill call them tomorrow👍
Been following you since the lockdown day, your first van build and adventures. Love your new van build, will be watching your artic trip.
I must say your van is absolutely amazing, stunning build you should be proud of that. I hope the pigeon does you proud on your trip safe travels look forward to watching.
I've got to say out all of the van build videos I've seen, which is a blooming lot of them , the pigeon 🐦 is my favourite one to date. Love the way it has turned out. All the best with the trip dude and I'm already looking forward to the videos.
That is one of the best build videos I’ve ever seen! Absolutely flawless. You have come a long way with that build. Massive respect to you. Have a fabulous road trip. I’ll be watching 👍
Thank you so much mate!!
Fair play mate from jokes at babe station to the jelly bean to the pigeon 😂 the van looks mint 👍🏻
Van looks brilliant..
Fantastic, well done mate , have really enjoyed watching the build and it looks brilliant, enjoy your trip
Your van looks amazing! Good luck on the trip, it was great working with you on your electrics!
That's a beautiful van
I absolutely love this build also great pacing for the video i enjoyed way more than other builds where they time lapse everything , i appreciate this walk through + explaining the process
Thanks mate! Yeah I never found Timelapse videos to be very helpful to be honest!
I just added new 32” Oled 12 volt monitor to my rig. So amazing
Boom ❤ never clicked so fast to a notification
Thanks mate, the support is appreciated!
@@Adz no worries Adam safe journey!!!! Especially in this weather were having atm
Fantastic! I wish you a great trip.
Adz top notch build mate you've come along way from the original caddy, keep it coming looking forward to more great content as always. One the best & funny without trying to be channels 👌😊❤
Smashing build! Excellently installed too. Look forward to watching more videos!
Great build. Looks really well thought out
Well done on your van build, looks great 👍 and all the best for your trip to the artic !
The pidgeon looks epic and ready to soar across Europe to the Artic! Safe travels and looking forward to more videos!
That's a premium pigeon if ever I saw one! What a beauty, well done Adz
Looking great. You will get a cold draft from the bottom of the sliding door get something to put up against it to reduce the cold that comes in. Have fun in the artic circle
This is a great video, Straight to the point of the build, definitely looks the part for all the effort gone into it and a nice round up video of it all. Safe travels 🥶
You have done an amazing job on the van.
Thats a real bad ass van with a very good set up and well mad electrical wiring and equipment
Mate your van looks incredible what a job 👍
Outstanding build 👌🏽 Looking forward to future vids.
Well done it looks like so much thought has gone into what you need and want Looks stunning✨ Safe travels
The van is fantastic looks really nice you’ve done an amazing job
Wow! Fantastic van, given me plenty of ideas for my van upgrades.
the best van build i've seen on youtube. great job! have a great trip👍
The pigeon looks absolutely incredible Adz! Wow. So much hard work. Enjoy your new adventure! 😁
The van looks fantastic! I found your channel through Mels, I can't wait to see how you get on in the arctic!!! :) Best of luck with the journey
Amazing transformation, you've done a brilliant job with that 👍👍
Looking smart. Good luck on your journey. Cya on the nxt
The pigeon is a real Arc de Triumph mate! You should be super proud and I can’t wait to see you and the pidge in the Arctic! Happy travelling and stay safe 🤙🏻
An amazing build Adz! I think everything about the van is just ace! Well done sir 🎩🎩
Absolutely awesome job,best one yet,enjoy your trip
She’s a beauty! Top job Adz 👏🏻👏🏻
Amazing build it appears you’ve put a great deal of thought into the build, good build enjoy your trip and thanks for sharing.
What an amazing build so enjoyed seeing it in one video, looking forward to your trip don’t forget the electric blanket! 😂
Brilliant work.
Beautiful job. You should be proud mate. On a separate note, I’m doing some updates on my T5 at the moment and was talking to my local mechanic about larger wheels (love Rogue Alloys, nice lads too) and he warned me that all the off road Tyres that people using, are knackering gearboxes. Now obviously you need them for the arctic circle bit when you get back maybe change them to something more road focused ? Have you watched True Blue Travellers ? They’re ready where you’re headed, in their van. Full of really useful tips for dealing with freezing temperatures. Best of luck for the trip, 👍🏻
Van looks the one ! Beast . Looking forward to the trip ✌🏻
It looks amazing mate, I’m loving the wall covering.
Love it, I have an L2 H2 Boxer and have struggled to find people using this size. Really interesting to see how you solved it, congratulations.
Very nice, it's been great seeing it all come together👍
Cracking vid, some things to think about with my own build for sure
great build . will be watching your trip
Superb build Adz - great detailed video - crazy skills!
Looking good mate, good look with the trip, look forward to see the videos from the arctic and good look 👍🏻
Incredible work Adz 🙌👏👏… enjoy the trip!
Very excited for your arctic travels! Good luck on your epic journey..
Van looks great mate, bravo!
Mate you have done a stonking job on the pigeon, looks absolutley amazing and very professional looking, maybe a career opportunity building vans!! The red duvet cover looks great against the black and grey, as does your matching hoodie!! Nice job mate I’d be very proud of myself if I had done a job like that. Looking forward to the upcoming adventure!!
Awesome van Adz, glad you got it wrapped up and left the barn behind. All the best for your artic adventures and we did spot campervibe on your telly!! You vloggers must stick together 😂😂 the pigeon looks like a proper adventure-wagon...nuff said👍
Hands down the best van build I’ve seen 👏👏👏
Thank you! Glad you think so!
Great job looks amazing!
Fair play, absolutely an amazing build. Your preparation and finished product is stunning. If I have the cash someday I would copy everything. Congrats
Thanks Alan!
Brilliant conversion mate. Enjoyed watching your progress
The design pattern you used on the walls and ceiling is really cool. Much better than the wood or faux wood paneling look.
It looks so sleek welk done Adz! Could only dream if something like this myself.
Brilliant!