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Welcome back to Under Konstruction, where I’m converting this Ford Transit Custom into the ultimate off-grid camper!
In today’s episode we’re installing a CarPlay tablet, a reverse camera, a tracker, an immobiliser, AND a diesel heater… so I can finally sleep in here without freezing.
✅ First fix of electrics complete
✅ Beds & seating installed
🔥 Now we’ve finally got HEATING
🛏️ I even spent my first night in the van!
A huge thank you to South Coast Vehicle Security instagram.com/southcoastvehiclesecurity and Combe Valley Campers instagram.com/combe_valley_campers for helping make this happen. Security, comfort, and proper tech upgrades this place is starting to feel like home.
Reccomended Diesel heater fitting tutorial:
1. youtube.com/watch?v=UndXlOJCoCw
2. youtu.be/Nq7LsMOPkyI?si=eC_U_JDQ_7PQD9F1
🔨 Follow the full van build series here: [ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzeVRQ0FQWVAFcUIiQjM8DZLzGNlF2hh_&si=s_dmFMSTO7RT_3md ]
00:00 Intro & Today’s Plan 
00:22 Why I Still Can’t Sleep In The Van
00:38 Visiting South Coast Vehicle Security
01:00 Security & Audio Upgrades Explained
02:45 Removing the Old Stereo
03:35 New Panel + CarPlay Screen Install
05:22 Reverse Camera Install
07:27 Tracker & Immobiliser Fitted
08:03 First Night in the Van!
10:31 Diesel Heater Unboxing
12:12 Full Heater Install
18:50 First Heat Test
22:00 Next Episode Tease
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Head to squarespace.com/konstantin
to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code KONSTANTIN
Welcome back to Under Konstruction, where I’m converting this Ford Transit Custom into the ultimate off-grid camper!
In today’s episode we’re installing a CarPlay tablet, a reverse camera, a tracker, an immobiliser, AND a diesel heater… so I can finally sleep in here without freezing.
✅ First fix of electrics complete
✅ Beds & seating installed
🔥 Now we’ve finally got HEATING
🛏️ I even spent my first night in the van!
A huge thank you to South Coast Vehicle Security instagram.com/southcoastvehiclesecurity and Combe Valley Campers instagram.com/combe_valley_campers for helping make this happen. Security, comfort, and proper tech upgrades this place is starting to feel like home.
Reccomended Diesel heater fitting tutorial:
1. youtube.com/watch?v=UndXlOJCoCw
2. youtu.be/Nq7LsMOPkyI?si=eC_U_JDQ_7PQD9F1
🔨 Follow the full van build series here: [ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzeVRQ0FQWVAFcUIiQjM8DZLzGNlF2hh_&si=s_dmFMSTO7RT_3md ]
00:00 Intro & Today’s Plan 
00:22 Why I Still Can’t Sleep In The Van
00:38 Visiting South Coast Vehicle Security
01:00 Security & Audio Upgrades Explained
02:45 Removing the Old Stereo
03:35 New Panel + CarPlay Screen Install
05:22 Reverse Camera Install
07:27 Tracker & Immobiliser Fitted
08:03 First Night in the Van!
10:31 Diesel Heater Unboxing
12:12 Full Heater Install
18:50 First Heat Test
22:00 Next Episode Tease
📸INSTAGRAM: bit.ly/KonFilms
🐤TWITTER: bit.ly/KonTweets


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I bought a £5,000 work van and I’m turning it into my dream off-grid camper. In Part 1, I start the build: clearing it out, insulating, sound deadening, and laying the foundations.
I’m finally starting my Ford Transit Custom campervan conversion. My goal is to go completely off-grid, park on top of a mountain, and wake up with a coffee in hand while enjoying the sunrise from my own self-built van.
In this first episode, I cover the groundwork of the van build:
• Clearing out the van interior
• Checking the floor and treating rust
• Installing sound deadening (using Dodo Mat)
• Adding insulation and floor underlay
• Carpet lining the walls for a cozy finish
I also give you a quick van tour of my Transit Custom SWB High Roof and talk through my plans for storage, sleeping setup, and making it feel like a true home on wheels.
This is just the beginning of my ultimate DIY campervan conversion project. If you’re into van life, off-grid living, or tiny home builds, make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode!
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0:00 Off-Grid Campervan Dream (Series Intro)
0:16 Laying the Groundwork – Van Conversion Begins
0:34 Van Tour – Ford Transit Custom SWB High Roof
1:07 Planning Storage, Bulkhead & Bed Setup
1:28 First Look Under the Floorboards
2:11 Stripping Out the Van Interior
2:40 Cleaning & Treating Rust in the Floor
3:38 Installing Sound Deadening (Dodo Mat)
4:11 Reducing Road Noise & Wheel Arch Treatment
5:02 Original Flooring Condition & Lucky Find
5:24 Installing Floor Underlay & Insulation
6:26 Fitting the First Layer of Flooring
7:18 Progress Update – Sound Deadening Complete
8:10 Sealing Gaps with Foil Tape
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10:22 Friend Reacts to the Van Build Progress
11:18 Re-laying the Van Flooring with Help
11:38 Next Steps – Carpeting the Walls
12:29 Carpet Lining Challenges & Mistakes
13:41 Restarting Carpet Installation (Learning from Errors)
14:24 Carpet Lining Success – Cozy Van Interior
15:05 Carpet Detailing & Finishing Edges
15:41 More Carpeting Work (Back Doors & Sliding Door)
16:30 Starting Insulation with Thermo Liner
17:09 Shoutout to Luke – Van Build Inspiration
17:24 Luke’s Reaction from Azerbaijan (Campervan Update)
18:06 Van Progress Recap & Future Plans
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