VW T4 CAMPER VAN CONVERSION | Ep1 | Should YOU buy a Camper?

Ever thought about converting a camper? Need a wee bit of inspiration or guidance on where to start? Look no further! Wiildblooms Van Conversion series shows you how to convert a camper van in 3 videos... or the process I had, anyway. Meet Winnie – my VW T4 Van conversion.
In this FIRST episode, I answer the questions of why I bought the van,
where I bought it, how everything came about and get into the first stages of fixing it!
Inspire, Explore, Bloom. ❈ ✈ ❁

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CAMERA USED:
Panasonic GH5
WITH
12-60mm Leica 2.8 Lens
Rode VideoMic Pro
Joby Gorillapod Focus
GoPro Hero 5

Who dis?
I'm Ella. I'm a 24 y/o creative mind from Cambridge, UK (no, I did not go to the Uni, I'm not smart enough. Cri.)
Why 'Wiildblooms'?
My middle name is a bloom – Rose. 'The wild blooms' sounds like a snazzy phrase, and it's true. Plus, this is all about travel and lifestyle with the occasional quality (terrible) joke here and there (I try).
The two ii – they look like two little people, and I'm all about telling stories about humans.

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[WorldWideWong]

that was very well produced, well edited, and overall very entertaining!

[DaanBrandt]

Yess it is easy to drive. Although the manual is easier than the automatic of the ntranewernsporters. Biggest problem is going to to that you will not be allowed to go everywhere due to the legislation.

I've only got experience with the camper editions from VW itself with the popup roofs. But using it as a tent you do not have to put up it will be a lot roomier.

First take it to south of england towards mount Michael. And the nature. Then take it to 'mon saint michel' in france. Take a look in Jaca spain to see the folk festival there. Just to start with.

The average distance i drove in a holiday with my family was 5000 km. Couple of hunderd more or less. Owh and in Norway visit the Preikestolen.

[patrickh]

Hi, all fabulous stuff, which engine is in your van please....?

[allanb]

The answer is yes, I did, but not a VW, for the reasons you now know, they are rustbuckets, troublesome and overpriced. Instead I bought the best a Vauxhall Vivaro, no rust, no huge repair bills, a dream engine/gearbox...er but no style. If I bought a VW I would start with a sound system..so at least something works. Bonne chance

[LetBBB]

Thx for the video.
That said, my plea to videomakers worldwide: please cut back on # video cuts & memes. It so quickly turns from entertaining to overkill to interrupting the flow of thought, following a story. Imagine one's friends telling a story to one's face and constantly cutting to other scenes, other people interrupting, memes interjecting out of thin air.

The good bit is the story you gotta tell, not the unconnected series of memes to be forgotten 20 seconds later. :-)

[gregster]

Ha ha! Vertical filming! Why do people do it?!?!

[Bad_News.]

I saw this channel pop up in my sub box the other day and was confused as to who it was, but I recognized you from the thumbnail in this video and I'm glad I watched. Still hangin' around from your old Longboarding videos I guess, cool to see you makin' stuff :)

[smithingstuff]

Why does everyone think eBay is so dodgy 😔

[johncooper]

Amazing work, if you still need help with the gearbox I can recommend Ian Peck. He is based in Wolverhampton and his prices are amazing as he has everything on the shelf ready to go. He is well known in the T4 scene as the only gearbox guy to go to. Hope this helps.

[alex_d_t]

WHYYY ONLY FIVE MINUTES😫 you have properly made me want more🤨

[GufilinOrDie]

Hey Ella! Glad you're back with more good ass quality content
May I make some suggestions for the upcoming vids?
-Do you mind budgeting what you did? Like all the repairments, instalments, tools, materials or whatevs
-And I'd really love the videos to be longer and you going more into detail on stuff


Cheers dawg. Keep up the good work!

[wildthewaves]

Love seeing this! I'm looking into buying a van, but realised that the instagram dream vans are waaay above my budget :') this looks more realistic, thank god

[chopperhehehe]

Wicked so far realy enjoying your story hope you still have your van
👍👍👍😜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🦄🦕😁✌️🤞

[GooseMcSwan]

I really enjoyed your videos! Made me chuckle quite a bit!
I am guessing you are in West Lothian. If so, I am too... if you get a wave from a stranger it might be me! 🤣

[JoeyBelgier]

Thank you so much for inspiring some confidence, I'm slapping €3000+ on a €4900 T4 right now... and then I can start converting

edit two minutes later: oh no, my 4 speed automatic gearbox shitting out at some point is my biggest fear XD

[timvommeer]

I bought a T4 too and the first thing I did waaaas... NEW SPEAKERS! I can feel you absolutely 😁😁

[lordllewellynofdarkdelight]

there are entire channels of people washing cares. Soft focus slow motion suds. :D You are right this is entertaining. Well done.

[SimpsonsClassics]

Good video it’s making me want a T4 again now 👍

[dazpdazp]

Great video you made every little hurdle seem so fun, great personality too, made me chuckle 😄.

[MonkeysUncleDubzClub]

Great conversion and great vids 👍🏻 enjoy your time with Winnie 😀