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This channel is all about the fun of buying cars, driving cars, collecting cars... and now also converting cars, better say converting a Mercedes Benz 310 T1 fire truck into a camper van, a real overlander for travelling around the world. This van build project is completely DIY, but we plan to use high quality components which might not be the usual pick for an old van like this T1.
If you are interested to sponsor this project with your product, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Natürlich gerne auch auf deutsch :)
If you are interested to sponsor this project with your product, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Natürlich gerne auch auf deutsch :)
How to Install Electric System DIY: Beginner's Guide for Wiring a Camper Van & easy Wiring Diagram
This video will show you everything you need to know for wiring your van without risking to burn your van down! We also explain what kind of cables and fuses you need, how you can calculate the correct size or cross section area of your cables and how you can make solid connections.
With our wiring diagram you can do the wiring of a camper van electrical system DIY, install all important components like a Victron Orion 30A DC to DC charger, a Victron MPPT solar charge controller, a Victron Smart Battery Protect to avoid draining and damaging the battery, a Victron 160Ah LiFePO4 Lithium battery and Victron VE.Bus battery management system, a shunt to monitor the system and a Victron Multipl...
With our wiring diagram you can do the wiring of a camper van electrical system DIY, install all important components like a Victron Orion 30A DC to DC charger, a Victron MPPT solar charge controller, a Victron Smart Battery Protect to avoid draining and damaging the battery, a Victron 160Ah LiFePO4 Lithium battery and Victron VE.Bus battery management system, a shunt to monitor the system and a Victron Multipl...
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How to Install Victron Solar System for DIY Beginners: Complete Wiring Diagram | Mercedes Camper Van
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
Complete guide how to install solar panels with a Victron 100/30 MPPT solar charge controller. We show you exactly how to do the wiring and connect to solar panels and the MPPT to a Victron lithium battery (LiFePO4) using a Victron VE.Bus battery management system (BMS) and the Victron Connect App. We also build a compartment for the electrical system which doubles as dinette. We decline any an...
100% Blackout Blinds/Curtains for Stealth Camping with Magnets DIY for less than 10€! Van Conversion
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.Год назад
How to make 100% lightproof blinds for your camper van. No lights visible at night for perfect stealth camping in the city! We show you the best fabric which cheap and easy to use and step by step our build process. Additionaly we make a decorative curtain as partition between the driver's cabin and our living room, using the IKEA curtain wire system. Products used: TOLKO Stoffe Blackout fabric...
Drinking Water directly from Tap in Camper Van: Alb Fusion Filter & Lilie Pump Review & Installation
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.Год назад
Finally no plastic bottles in the van anymore! Now we can drink the water directly from our kitchen tap. We use an Alb Filter Fusion and a LP061 Whisper King Pump from Lilie. In this video I will show why this is the best set-up for a drinking water system, how this filter works and what in detail it filters out and, of course, how to install it in a van. Products used: Alb Filter Fusion Travel...
Wall Cupboards: Easy to Build & Best Trash Can without Smell or Rattles: Mercedes T1 Van Conversion
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.2 года назад
How to build solid and beautiful wall cupboards very fast and easily in a step by step tutorial. And we have an unusual, but perfect solution for the trash can in a camper van which cannot smell or rattle. For the difficult curved areas of our van we use self adhesive felt which is very easy to work with. Please join us on our adventure converting a 1988 Mercedes 310 T1 fire truck into an overl...
BIG Bed in SMALL Van: Special Layout ON TOP of Kitchen / How to Build / Mercedes T1 Van Conversion
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 года назад
We found an unusual solution to have a (partially) fixed bed in our small Mercedes T1 van, but also a big kitchen and a dinette with views. We don't extend the bed on top of a mid-mounted dinette, but on top of the kitchen cabinet. This has several advantages which I will explain. Of course, we will show you in detail how we built the bed and also what products and materials we used. Stoffe Wer...
How to Install Gas System in our Mercedes T1 Van with Can PV1350 Gas Cooker & Linnepe Tri Gas Alarm
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.2 года назад
All you need to know for installing a gas system in your van: What kind of set up is legal in Germany? What kind of paperwork and certificates do you need? How to build a safe compartment for the gas bottle? How to install a gas cooker? Is an additional gas detector necessary? How to install a Linniepe Tri Gas Alarm gas detector and how does it work? We will show you step by step how to build a...
Mercedes T1 Review & Road Test: Best Van for DIY Camper Conversion? 10 Good Reasons to Buy a T1
Просмотров 43 тыс.2 года назад
Everything you need to know about the Mercedes T1, available engines, lengths, wheelbases, heights... My 10 reasons why a Mercedes T1 is maybe the best base model for your van conversion, but also 5 disadvantages to consider. And how much do the various models of the T1 cost? Finally we take my 310 on a road test to find out how it drives and what consumption/milage you can expect. Please check...
Epic 4000 km Road Trip across Thailand in an old Mercedes 280 TE (W123) with lots of Challenges
Просмотров 6 тыс.2 года назад
Our epic 4000 km road trip in Southeast Asia from Phuket in the south of Thailand to the Mekong River in the north of the Isaan. We discover Bangkok and its infamous rush hour traffic, drive along the Mekong River to Nong Khai and Chiang Khan, visit the ruins of Sukhothai and Ayutthaya and spend some time in various repair shops to make it back to Phuket. Our car is a 1979 Mercedes Benz 280 TE ...
Building a Kildwick Compost Toilet for Camper Van & How to Avoid Smell (Mercedes T1 Van Conversion)
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 года назад
We show you in this tutorial how to build a perfect compost toilet for your van, using a Kildwick separator. We build a full toilet room with door and build a total of 6 firewalls against smell in the van. This includes fans in the room and in the toilet box, some kind of water flush and a very special secondary toilet lid. Additionally this room is perfect to dry wet stuff and store stinking s...
Mercedes T1 Conversion: Building Big Kitchen Cabinet for Small Van (Huge Sink, Fridge, Gas Cooker)
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 года назад
We convert a 1988 Mercedes T1 into an overlander camper van. This tutorial will show you step by step how to build a perfect kitchen cabinet from scratch with huge sink, a big household style tab, a sealed compartment for the propane gas bottle, lots of storage space and lots of counter top space to prepare food. Part of the kitchen cabinet will also double as base for the bed to maximise the s...
How to Build Perfect DIY Drawers with Soft Close + Stylish Everlock Latches (no Pushlocks) Van Build
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
We convert a 1988 Mercedes T1 into an overlander camper van. This tutorial will show you step by step how to build perfect drawers from scratch with soft close runners. Then we build a closet with soft close doors which open in an extremely wide angle of 165°. Instead of conventional push locks we install the innovative Everlock latch system. Products used: Everlock Latches / Camping Möbel Vers...
Best Layout for Small Van with Toilet, Fixed Bed and MAX Space: DIY Camper Conversion (Mercedes T1)
Просмотров 17 тыс.2 года назад
How to get a fixed, permanent bed, a big kitchen, a toilet room, a big fridge, a big tank and a dinette in a small van of just 3.30m length... This is the layout for our Mercedes 310 T1 and we start building the bed and the garage. Products used: Hansales Bed Slats / Rollrost amzn.to/3lWbJ37 (Amazon Deutschland Affiliate Link*) hansales.eu/products/lattenrost-rollrost-180x200cm?variant=32325113...
Cool Door Panels from Old Coffee Sacks: How to Build Door Panels (DIY Mercedes T1 Camper Conversion)
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.2 года назад
In this van build series we build an overlander campervan based on a 1988 Mercedes 310 T1 Bremer. In this episode we build new door panels and show you how to make unique door panels from old coffee sacks. We also install our walls, finally glue our vinyl floor and build the first small piece of furniture, a shoe cabinet. Products used: Everlock Latch for Camping Cabinets / Camping Möbelverschl...
How to install Autoterm Air 2D diesel heater with extra tank inside the van (Mercedes T1 conversion)
Просмотров 18 тыс.2 года назад
We show you all the advantages of the Autoterm Air 2D diesel heater and why it's maybe the best heater for your van conversion. We also show you step by step how you can easily install this heater DIY at home. As our van is a petrol engined Mercedes 310 T1, we use an extra diesel tank inside the van and we will show you what you need to get the technical approval for this setup in Germany. The ...
Van Conversion: Building DIY Wall and Floor / Subframe, Insulation, Vinyl Floor (Mercedes T1 Camper)
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 года назад
Van Conversion: Building DIY Wall and Floor / Subframe, Insulation, Vinyl Floor (Mercedes T1 Camper)
Van Conversion: DIY Underfloor Waste Water Tank - Tutorial How to Build (Mercedes 310 T1 Camper Van)
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 года назад
Van Conversion: DIY Underfloor Waste Water Tank - Tutorial How to Build (Mercedes 310 T1 Camper Van)
BEST lightweight Campervan DIY Ceiling: How to Build and Install in our Mercedes T1 (curved slats!)
Просмотров 82 тыс.2 года назад
BEST lightweight Campervan DIY Ceiling: How to Build and Install in our Mercedes T1 (curved slats!)
Mercedes T1 Van Conversion: DIY Ceiling Subframe, Noise/Thermal Insulation with Alubutyl / Armaflex
Просмотров 11 тыс.2 года назад
Mercedes T1 Van Conversion: DIY Ceiling Subframe, Noise/Thermal Insulation with Alubutyl / Armaflex
MAXXFAN Dome for Camper Vans: Review and Tutorial how to Install this Exhaust Fan in our Mercedes T1
Просмотров 35 тыс.3 года назад
MAXXFAN Dome for Camper Vans: Review and Tutorial how to Install this Exhaust Fan in our Mercedes T1
Building DIY Roof Rack from Aluminium Construction Profiles for our Mercedes T1 Camper Van
Просмотров 9 тыс.3 года назад
Building DIY Roof Rack from Aluminium Construction Profiles for our Mercedes T1 Camper Van
Preparing for Camper Van Conversion: Mercedes 310 T1 Fire Truck
Просмотров 13 тыс.3 года назад
Preparing for Camper Van Conversion: Mercedes 310 T1 Fire Truck
My new Van Conversion Project: Mercedes 310 T1 Fire Truck
Просмотров 5 тыс.3 года назад
My new Van Conversion Project: Mercedes 310 T1 Fire Truck
Costs to Own and Drive a Fiat 130 Coupé / All Repairs in last 3 Years
Просмотров 5 тыс.3 года назад
Costs to Own and Drive a Fiat 130 Coupé / All Repairs in last 3 Years
How to install a Tachometer in a Ford Transit Mk1 Westfalia or any other classic car...
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.3 года назад
How to install a Tachometer in a Ford Transit Mk1 Westfalia or any other classic car...
Lotus Esprit Clone? The Story of the Heron MJ1
Просмотров 3,9 тыс.4 года назад
Lotus Esprit Clone? The Story of the Heron MJ1
Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing for the price of C4 Corvette - BEST and WORST Classic Car Investments
Просмотров 7734 года назад
Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing for the price of C4 Corvette - BEST and WORST Classic Car Investments
2000 km Road Trip from Thailand to Malaysia (Phuket-Penang) in a 40 year old Mercedes 280 TE (W123)
Просмотров 4,3 тыс.5 лет назад
2000 km Road Trip from Thailand to Malaysia (Phuket-Penang) in a 40 year old Mercedes 280 TE (W123)
How much does it Cost to Own and Drive a Mercedes 280 TE? 1 Year W123/S123 Ownership Experience
Просмотров 3 тыс.5 лет назад
How much does it Cost to Own and Drive a Mercedes 280 TE? 1 Year W123/S123 Ownership Experience
Driving a Rental Car in Thailand | Ultimate Guide for Western Tourists: 20 Facts you better know
Просмотров 6 тыс.5 лет назад
Driving a Rental Car in Thailand | Ultimate Guide for Western Tourists: 20 Facts you better know
Servus, Der beste Ausbau auf RUclips. Ich werde mir da so einiges anschauen. Am Samstag hole ich meinen 1991er 310 Mercedes T1 ab. Dann kann es auch bei mir losgehen. Deine Videos sind eine super Anleitung zum Umbau. Viele Grüsse aus Soest in NRW
@@timohoffmann5768 Servus Timo! Das freut mich. Viel Spaß und Erfolg bei deinem Ausbau! :)
Where did you get your roof racks from?
First time I've heard the phrase "dummy piss" lmao
You haven’t posted for awhile I see so I hope you are all ok 👍🏻
Great vlog ! New subscriber
Bloody advert halfway thru
Luckily, so I get one cent of income for spending one week to produce this video :)
Beautiful
Absolutely love your ceiling!
One of the most informative videos I have ever seen 👏
Thank you! :)
Siii gracias gran vídeo! Tuve una coupe 130/1976! Caja 5a ZF tracción trasera autoblocante, 4 discos, suspensión independiente en las 4 ruedas, eje diferencial en carcaza de aluminio , vidrios eléctricos, aire acondicionado, etc. En fin gran auto, el mejor Fiat de todos los tiempos!! ❤👍
love the look of that ceiling
If the sikaflex is a mess you are doing it right. ❤
Great series on the T1! The electrics are specifically neatly done! Thanks for documenting your project. Now that we a re year into this, perhaps you could do a review video with what works well and what might need a little update in the van build?
Good idea, I have plans to do that :)
great job!
Hello Mike, my compliments on the great van build! I see you “ground” the MPPT on the minus distribution block. Is this distribution block itself then “grounded” on the chassis of the van? I don’t see that in your wiring diagram.
Yes, it is. It's not in the diagram because the minus distribution block is just connected with the minus of the engine's battery. But this battery minus is connected with the chassis as standard Mercedes layout.
@@CubeofCars Thanks for the quick Reply! I understand. Otherwise the (non-isolated) Orion probably would'nt work either. I also see a (yellow/green) earth cable going to the minus distribution block. Is this from the 230v and/or Multiplus? Shouldn't that be a seperate 230v ground point on the chassis, seperate from the 12v chassis ground point?
@@frisovdm6132 That's ground for the 230V FI/LS circuit breaker. I haven't included details of the 230V system in the video, because it's a job for professionals. So I don't wanna give any recommendations how to wire the 230V system :)
@@CubeofCars Hi Mike, thank you. Of course I understand.
Awesome sound! Congrats for the video and the story telling, finally also for the italian original frames. The passenger door button to open from the driver side was requested by Agnelli himself, thinking to be gentleman with a girl / woman
Thanks a lot! :)
HI , SIR , CAN'T YOU TRY TO FIND IF THERE IS STILL AVAILABLE TO FIND ANY LANCIA - MONTE CARLO MID ENGINE REAR WHEELS DRIVE SPORTS CAR SEEN IN 1979 IN HONG KONG . JOHN PUN IN MESSENGER HONG KONG .
I know this thread is over a year old and you are probably out traveling the world. What overall standing height did you end up with in the van? Thanks for all your work.
Hi! We have 178cm :)
Had one,rust is a hugh problem,sliding door hinge is weak,loved it though.
Hi Mike. Great video. I live at a town called Gerringong about an hour and half south of Sydney. My Autoterm Diesel heater arrived today and will start installing it in our new Zone RV Sojourn tomorrow. Watching the video gives me a better understanding of the install. Great work. Cheers Ross.
Interesting propane cabinet and nice to know about the 100 square cm requirement for the vent. If in an extreme temperature environment I wonder if it might pay to insulate that box. In any case, propane seems like a reasonable choice for cooking fuel as long as there's some good air flow with the outside and CO detectors. I'm just thinking of my build if I should choose do it later in life. Sure would be nice to work remotely, part time or otherwise, from varied, beautiful locations and follow the weather: such as the desert US southwest in winter and cooler places in summer.
I think for winter camping it might make sense to insulate that box!
@@CubeofCars Thanks for responding!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this Fiat 130!
Hey, saubere Arbeit. Habt ihr inzwischen Erfahrungen sammeln können wie es mit der Geruchsbelästigung durch den gemeinsamen Tank ist? also auch außerhalb des Wagens :)
Wir hatten eigentlich nie ein Geruchsproblem mit dem Tank und würden es heute wieder so bauen. Aber er ist leider arg klein, auch weil man ihn weder ganz voll noch ganz leer bekommt, also immer nur so 70% effektiv nutzen kann. Wenn du den Platz hast, würde ich einen mindestens doppelt so großen Tank einbauen.
@@CubeofCars spannend. man ließt ja auch gegenteilige Berichte darüber. Aber super wenn es funktioniert. Mit der Größe ist ja immer so eine Sache beim Vanbau. hier könnte man aber sicher auch noch etwas mehr raus holen wenn ein- und auslass anders dimensioniert und positioniert werden :)
It would not be out of place on the road today. It still looks relatively modern and up to date in it's external design. Love the chairs.
Why have I just found you! Subscribed and loving these tutorials! thumbs up all the way!
Thank you :)
I love how you explain how to do the work! Thank you
Nice review! I had owned a '71 124 Sport Coupe - my most fun car ever - but wasn't familiar with the 130. Loved the video clips - and the cows. Thanks for putting this together!
Glad you liked it! :)
Beautiful!
Ese modelo AK pareser quisieron venderlo a la ford de los esrados Unidos y comercializarlo en Brasil i Argentina pero uvieron malas politicas de producción la fiat no lo ofreció a los rusos como ek modelo 175 mirafiiri a ka fabrica de la lada y el modelo 130 quedo con una producción limitada de 100 o más beiculos dicho de estar en el museo de ka fiat en tirino jeje 😅 haora deven tener el 130 de mi padre ya qué fue vendido a un coleccionista ase mucho saludos amigos
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En realidad la fiat pinin farina pudo yevar este modelo 130 fiat cupe a ka cúspide de la producción en serie asiento de este modelo setenton un modelo de producción más comercial ek FL mercado automotriz de América del sur en Brasil venezuela Argentina y México pero decidieron tenerlo como un beiculo experimentar v 6 de doble carburador y frenos en de disco en las 4 ruedas jejeje 🙈 era una máquina poderosa mi padre se conpro uno en tirino y viajo muchos kilómetros tragava mucha gasolina era un pilin farina 450 sl azul eléctrico pintura al horno año 73 creo y loz italianos miravan ese coche asombrados por lo caro de ka bensina jejeje metia 80 litros y era de carburador de 4 bocas von un motor de 6 en v y idromatico una bellesa
gorgeous...love the colors and especially that orange interior. not something you see here in the states.
I totally agree!
Fue e unico modelo experimental de la fiat el 130 pilin faria cupe jejeje 🙈 echo para conpetir en el mercado estadounidense y suramericano sacaron una versión idromatica decente velocidades explendida y mui deportivo paresida a los cupe de ka ford mustan de los 71 pero los italianos ni gustavan de los coches lronaticos ellos prefieren kas máquinas de palanca dilcronicas jeje 😅 en fin el 130 fue un cupe de versión limitada quisas entro al mercado ruso argentino y de Brasil no llegaron a venezuela por malas politicas von la fiat y haora están en museos mezcla fiat en tirino se me olbidava desir eran tragones de gasolina ek tanque metia nas de 80 litros de dos carburadores s ningun italiano de clase media ke gustava eso jejeje 🙈 saludos amigos
Terminologisch herausragendes Englisch, Hut ab! Für mich ist der Typ leider, so sehr ich ihn optisch mag, auch mit hohem Dach zu niedrig und auch zu schmal, weshalb ich eine Fahrzeugklasse darüber suche.
Es stimmt schon, dass man selbst nicht zu gross sein darf, sonst ist der T1 zu klein. Suchst du jetzt nach T2 oder was ist dein Favorit?
Looks amazing!!! Great job!
Thank you!!
Thanks for your videos. I just bought myself a Mercedes 310, but the van is so well mantained & has a very nice aliuminium floor, so i was wondering if i could let the floor in the van ( 2 x multiplex 10mm + aluminium 2mm ) , but i would do the walls & ceiling with armaflex. So everything except the floor, should that be OK?
I would say it's ok, if you don't have reasons to expect rust that needs treatment.
hi , nice car . Can i ask which foots keeps the roof-rack ? U can send me a link . I will appreciate your answer , thanks !!!
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I love you grandmother ❤
very nice finish on the timber. it is good to see someone taking the weight of the material used into account for the overall weight at the end of the build
It surely pays off in the long run :)
Thanks for explaining the different models/types. I have a (rusty) 207D. I have a question about the turn knob above the pull knob (pull knob is preheat and starter motor). But the turn knob, how should it be used? Too far left or right, and the engine starts to shake wildly. But there's a pretty big range in which the engine runs smooth so wherein this range should the knob be? in the middle, or as far to the left as possible with a engine still running smooth? or as far as possible to the right with a smooth running engine? Also, does this knob affect mileage (does it make the engine run rich or lean I mean)? Thank you for the video and for a reply.
My van doesn't have this idle speed adjuster knob. It's meant to increase idle speed when the engine is cold (by turning it left). When the engine is warm, idle speed can be reduced to a level that the engine runs smoothly.
Awesome video! I installed the Alb Travel Fusion just like you in my Hymer, but I have a submersible pump (Reich PowerJet plus, 2.1bar, 25L/min) and I'm not really happy with the results, the water pressure is just not that great and it feels like the pump is working too hard. In fact I've already had to replace it once because it broke... So I'm thinking of also installing the Lilie pump just like you here. Question though: can the Lilie pump also be operated using the microswitches that I have in my current water taps? Or is it better do you think to forget about the microswitches, and use the Lilie pump with the integrated pressure switch? Thanks!
I would not use the microswitches. Just install a normal on/off switch, so you can deactivate the pump when you are not in the van. Having this avoids flooding your van in case of a broken pipe/connection.
@@CubeofCars Thanks for the reply. Yeah I also have a "master" on/off switch for the pump, but then additionally also microswitches in the taps. But since the Lilie pump uses a pressure switch I think best would be to just forget about the microswitches alltogether...
Dein Video Video hilft mir sehr! Wir bauen auch den gleiche Bus gerade um. Wir wollten alle Löcher im Boden mit Silikon abdichten. Aber du hast sie nicht zugemacht, oder? Sollte man die Löcher im Boden offen lassen? Was denkst du?
Du meinst die Löcher von den alten Nieten, oder? Ich hab sie nach Rostschutzbehandlung schon zu gemacht, aber mit Korroflex. Silikon ist schlecht, weil es korrosiv wirkt. Das solltest du nirgends an der Karosserie verwenden.
@@CubeofCars danke für die Antwort! Du hast gerade unsere Bus gerettet :)
add a riser tube to your breather/overflow so that braking doesn't foul your ball valve handle...
I'm madly in love with that van. Way cooler than stuff here in the states.
Wow, so well done !
Great job
I liked your bolt-and-nut idea. I don't have a motorhome, but I think it's important to be able to inspect the floor for mamaintenance.
Really impressive build and thanks a lot for the detailed videos! Regarding the front crossbar of the roofrack, is that a different profile?
Yes, it's round, but from the same series like the square ones... www.smt-montagetechnik.de/produkte/1302n.htm It's more for design reasons that I wanted to have it, not really necessary :)
This ceiling is beautiful. Congrats!
Thanks for the great review!
I have a T1 1080 James Cook, 307D, fully built. We have been looking for a reputable repair shop in Southern Germany, as we do not have space where we live, to help us. Does anyone have any suggestions on where we could take our beloved van. Thank you in advance.
It would also like to know any shop specialising on our T1...