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Mel's Big Van Small World
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Stick it to the man live in a van. "Hey there, fellow adventurers! Welcome to Mel and Becky's Big Van Small World, your go-to channel for thrilling van life beach metal detecting adventures.we're absolutely thrilled to have you join us on this treasure-hunting journey!
Together, we'll take you along as we roam sandy shores, armed with our trusty metal detectors, in search of buried relics, coins, and lost artifacts. Along the way, we'll also delve into the vibrant van life community, sharing insights, tips, and the joy of living on the road.
But it's not just about the treasures we uncover; every beach holds its own secrets, waiting to be discovered.So, get ready to be inspired, and entertained as we, embark on this incredible journey together. Join us as we celebrate the beauty of van life, the thrill of metal detecting, and the sheer joy of exploring our coastal playgrounds.
Together, we'll take you along as we roam sandy shores, armed with our trusty metal detectors, in search of buried relics, coins, and lost artifacts. Along the way, we'll also delve into the vibrant van life community, sharing insights, tips, and the joy of living on the road.
But it's not just about the treasures we uncover; every beach holds its own secrets, waiting to be discovered.So, get ready to be inspired, and entertained as we, embark on this incredible journey together. Join us as we celebrate the beauty of van life, the thrill of metal detecting, and the sheer joy of exploring our coastal playgrounds.
Turning Van Life Upside Down: Epic Pranks At The Self Build Camper Workshop!
Pranking Other Van Lifers Just One Crazy Day at the Self Build Camper Workshop
@Adz @SACREDTRAVELLER @WonderingWomble
Everything i use in my camper van you will find here in my Amazon Store www.amazon.co.uk/shop/melsvanworld
this is an affiliate link so every time you make a purchase i make a small commission good news it doesn't cost you any extra but it helps me to continue to make these videos.
thank you.
Beck's Channel www.youtube.com/@SACREDTRAVELLER
Bluetti power bank that i use in my van shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1801219&u=3342811&m=112337&urllink=&afftrack=
I use this scanner to keep my sprinter running and on the road
iCarsoft Professional Multi-System Auto Diagnostic Tool
amzn.to/3Ly6JgQ
US amzn.to/32IPAPj
buy me a coffee and i will send you a sticker . your support is really appreciated www.buymeacoffee.com/BigVanSmalWorld
Beck's channel www.youtube.com/@SACREDTRAVELLER
If you are interested in renting a space in the barn then please email
me @ melpettipher@msn.com
Treasure hunting equipment I use
Minelab Equinox 800 Metal Detector amzn.to/3AwjKCP
Minelab Excalibur II Metal Detector amzn.to/3Mid9zt
Garrett Pro-Pointer at amzn.to/3KBxIYI
Evolution 360 Sandscoop ebay.us/wel24d
Scubapro Nova Scotia Semi Dry 7-5 mm amzn.to/3xaVC71
Crewsaver Crewfit Sport Non-Harness Manual Life Jacket amzn.to/3NjSz3l
Beginners metal detectors i recommend
Minelab X-Terra Pro Metal Detector amzn.to/3BRoP9J
Nokta Makro Simplex ± metal detector amzn.to/3WsxKIg
Filming equipment that i use
Sony Alpha ZV-E10 | APS-C Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Vlog Camera
amzn.to/3mFRaYY
Sony E 11 mm F1.8 | APS-C Wide Angle Prime Lens (SEL11F18)
amzn.to/3YyNMRg
Zhiyun Crane M3 Gimbal 3-Axis Handheld Stabilizer
amzn.to/3jbe2Bl
GoPro HERO 9 Black amzn.to/3xobLpJ
DSLR Microphone amzn.to/3mFgfTT
Heavy Duty Video Tripod with Video Fluid Head,
amzn.to/39i6qIC
SOONSUN Dome Port for GoPro Hero 10 Hero 9 Black amzn.to/3xjtuia
I use this scanner to keep my sprinter running and on the road
iCarsoft Professional Multi-System Auto Diagnostic Tool
amzn.to/3Ly6JgQ
US amzn.to/32IPAPj
here's a link to my woodstove (affiliate link)
cubicminiwoodstoves.com/collections/all?ref=melpettipher
Revolution outside Laundry Locations
www.revolution-laundry.com/our-locations/
Engwe E Bikes shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1787362&u=3342811&m=111433&urllink=&afftrack=
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchases a product with these links, I may receive a small commission. However, there is no additional charge to you. I appreciate your support! :)
#vanlife #bigvansmallworld #rvlife #melsvanlife #melsvanworld #vanlifeuk
@Adz @SACREDTRAVELLER @WonderingWomble
Everything i use in my camper van you will find here in my Amazon Store www.amazon.co.uk/shop/melsvanworld
this is an affiliate link so every time you make a purchase i make a small commission good news it doesn't cost you any extra but it helps me to continue to make these videos.
thank you.
Beck's Channel www.youtube.com/@SACREDTRAVELLER
Bluetti power bank that i use in my van shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1801219&u=3342811&m=112337&urllink=&afftrack=
I use this scanner to keep my sprinter running and on the road
iCarsoft Professional Multi-System Auto Diagnostic Tool
amzn.to/3Ly6JgQ
US amzn.to/32IPAPj
buy me a coffee and i will send you a sticker . your support is really appreciated www.buymeacoffee.com/BigVanSmalWorld
Beck's channel www.youtube.com/@SACREDTRAVELLER
If you are interested in renting a space in the barn then please email
me @ melpettipher@msn.com
Treasure hunting equipment I use
Minelab Equinox 800 Metal Detector amzn.to/3AwjKCP
Minelab Excalibur II Metal Detector amzn.to/3Mid9zt
Garrett Pro-Pointer at amzn.to/3KBxIYI
Evolution 360 Sandscoop ebay.us/wel24d
Scubapro Nova Scotia Semi Dry 7-5 mm amzn.to/3xaVC71
Crewsaver Crewfit Sport Non-Harness Manual Life Jacket amzn.to/3NjSz3l
Beginners metal detectors i recommend
Minelab X-Terra Pro Metal Detector amzn.to/3BRoP9J
Nokta Makro Simplex ± metal detector amzn.to/3WsxKIg
Filming equipment that i use
Sony Alpha ZV-E10 | APS-C Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Vlog Camera
amzn.to/3mFRaYY
Sony E 11 mm F1.8 | APS-C Wide Angle Prime Lens (SEL11F18)
amzn.to/3YyNMRg
Zhiyun Crane M3 Gimbal 3-Axis Handheld Stabilizer
amzn.to/3jbe2Bl
GoPro HERO 9 Black amzn.to/3xobLpJ
DSLR Microphone amzn.to/3mFgfTT
Heavy Duty Video Tripod with Video Fluid Head,
amzn.to/39i6qIC
SOONSUN Dome Port for GoPro Hero 10 Hero 9 Black amzn.to/3xjtuia
I use this scanner to keep my sprinter running and on the road
iCarsoft Professional Multi-System Auto Diagnostic Tool
amzn.to/3Ly6JgQ
US amzn.to/32IPAPj
here's a link to my woodstove (affiliate link)
cubicminiwoodstoves.com/collections/all?ref=melpettipher
Revolution outside Laundry Locations
www.revolution-laundry.com/our-locations/
Engwe E Bikes shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1787362&u=3342811&m=111433&urllink=&afftrack=
DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. If you purchases a product with these links, I may receive a small commission. However, there is no additional charge to you. I appreciate your support! :)
#vanlife #bigvansmallworld #rvlife #melsvanlife #melsvanworld #vanlifeuk
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That's great BUT what was the final position of the key relative to the charger which was successful? You tried lots of configurations but which one worked?
Great video Mel, we met up with you at Stratford a few weeks back. We will be going this route 🙌🏻
Thanks for the video
I have a cubic mini on board our 34’ boat. Absolutely love it. We have no problem with the sot on the window, all you need to do is pull the old burnt/burning wood to the front when filling with new wood. That cleans the window automatically for you so you can see the flames. I also used Cubic mini’s fire protection plates and wall mount, it saved a hell of a lot of room & weight. It truly is the best thing for heating up our boat on cold damp days. Warren s/y Legend
Sounds great 👍
Nice build, quite different than what I have going on but I have quite different needs. I do mostly weekend trips, longest maybe one week. I also don't plan to make so much food by myself. Diesel heater is definitely something I need as I live in cold country (Finland). Biggest difference is that all my constructions must be easy to remove. My Sprinter is registered as a cargo truck (very low taxes compared to van) so it must be able to carry cargo. All, the bed and the kitchen, are fixed with load lashing lines, no bolts allowed. By the way, you should have 12 V TV, using inverter is not efficient, the high voltage is slowed down inside the TV again.
Hi Mel, thanks for all your videos, love following the channel. Just a question, i checked the oil you've recommended and the manufacturer says its not suitable for vehicles with a dpf? Any advice on that? Cheers mate 👍
I didn’t even know that! Thank you for sharing
@BigVanSmallWorld I wasn't looking to cause a fuss, it's just when I typed in my sprinter details it came up with this....Exol Optima C3 LSM 5W-30 Engine Oil, low saps which reduces emissions not to clog up the dpf. No doubt yours has been working just fine, I remember the days when oil was just oil! I recently changed my gearbox oil, after two types of oil which I purchased from eurocarparts and Eddie walkers I couldn't get a gear. The suppliers were adamant it was the correct oil. Anyway, I went to mercedes and purchased the manufactures spec oil, it worked wonders, gears like slick....I was baffled but there you go 🫣😆
Nice test! You could get a transformer 220v in/12v out to the diesel heater?
Possibly!
Great vlog Mel 👍 And liked the talk good to me you all Be safe 👍
Glad you enjoyed it thank you for the positive feedback really appreciated 👍
Yh we No Mr wobbly womble, mel
great 👍
Great video ! So how long does it take to charge the unit from low to high with the engine running ?
Thank you it takes a long time to change using just the engine I can’t say how long because I’m using solar as well so they work together plus I’ve never actually run it down it’s been amazing good 👍
If you have lithium then you'd have to have a charge controller anyway. So your smart switch ain't wrong but it's only correct about connecting directly to the batteries.
Another fab video Mel 😅
Thank you 😁
Would the unique nut on the front wheel wear away when tightening than a normal nut that's what worries me from getting one
Not really that special so no worries 👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld I mean would it wear away if tightened over time as others like it do with screwdrivers but the normal bolts don't when using a spanner
Hahaha 😂
Pheeuuw..😂
A very good video Mel and it was great to meet you at Stratford in the beer tent 😁
Thank you was lovely meeting you and everyone else too 👍🤓👍🍻
@@BigVanSmallWorld cheers Mel 😁
Another great video Mel 😊
Thank you 👍🤓👍
VW double seats going to be sliced up now.Good vid.
Thank you and good luck with your project 👍🤓👍
Why on earth would one need electricity to run a diesel heater?
Because it has a glow plug and a fan
Not trying to sell it to us or anything?
13:00 man I love to see two grown men giggle about how fun the bike is 😂 Splendid review btw! How is it today with the batteri etc?
Thank you it’s still going strong 👍
What a lovely surprise to see Mr Womble and Mr Mange 2👍 aka Hinge and Bracket 🤣😂 ... ❤👵🐾🐾🐾🤠 x
Hi ya yeah they are nice to have around 👍
Love watching yr videos mel.....you are a mine of information fantastic
Thank you so much!😊
Great video thank you! I always thought it was odd that people say you can't clean a dpf. Odd because we worked for Eminox who make dpf filter systems for heavy goods and PSv etc. every year the Filter is swapped out and the dirty one sent to eminox to get cleaned. It's about time car manufacturers or exhaust companies offered a cleaning service (maybe they do, I've no idea)
Thank you!
The chocolate oaties from Aldi are lovely,better than hobnobs
Yeah great find 👍
Hi Mel, are you really a Vegan,...?
Na lol
Great work as always Mel, keep people happy with biscuits is good for morale.
So true!
Mbits/s not Mega bytes.
Looking Good Mel. Question about the Water tank. Are you not worried its going to get hot being directly infront of the Diesel Heater?
Not at all
Becky tighteni g the nuts becareful mel.or couid be ur oaties be gone lol
haha thats funny :)
Good night becky and Mel I love your pranks you played on your you tube channel please keep safe and warm please keep your videos going on your you tube channel I hope you love watching your videos of you and your convertion on your new campervan
I forgot to ask you for a sticker hohum lol
Dodo mat also sell recycled plastic bottle insulation and in larger rolls than B&Q’s Dial, which coincidentally is just a made up name by B&Q’s sister company Castorama in France. They have a number of companies under the Kingfisher Company, like Screwfix, Bricodepot, Castorama etc. They also made up the name Cook and Lewis as they thought it sounded like a bespoke manufacturer brand but it’s good old B&Q’s own .
That’s really interesting to know thank you
Some fantastic shots of becky she is good at holding nuts m8, a great help .
🚫🏳 = No Surrender
good vid on van build thanks lee
£80!!!! That's a lot of satoshies
Iceland sell big boxes of brocken biscuits, if you have one near by
I'm a womble,I dumster dive charity bins every evening
Hi Mel funny vlog especially you Ducking and diving around the van 🙄😂🤣👍🐾💫
Glad you enjoyed it
🐦🦆🐦
Brilliant video ❤
Thank you 😁
Hello mel are the sprinters really that bad was going to either get one or a vario what is the best
Definitely get a vario if you can 👍
I love the lift drawer trick! Makes perfect sense. So simple and elegant.
Glad you like it!
Que bien por la humanidad, ya no contaminas el ambiente pero que tal el tiradero de agua Y a donde se va esa agua contaminada?
Hola, tuve mucho cuidado de devolver la mayoría de los productos químicos al contenedor original y no al medio ambiente. gracias por comentar
Actually, it looks like you live in a shed, in a campervan 😊
Not quite i actually work in a chicken shed on a camper van or as the DVLA would say a van with windows 😂👍
Mel dusting down outside with a cool drink 👌🏻🏴
Mel, going grt gun s with the vario... will take up your offer to coming along on adventure s ,looking forward to your treasure hunt ventures in the future.🏴👋🏻
Thank you that’s really kind of you to say 👍🤓👍
Looking good Mel. Really coming along now. 🙂
Thank you! Cheers!🍻
I think it's weird people in England go camping
I think it’s weird that people take the time to write negative comments 😂👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld how is it negative to not go camping?