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Flint parkrun is an out and back course on trail paths following the Wales Coast Path around Flint Dock and onto Flint Foreshore. The course is mostly flat with some narrow sections, including a narrow start line. Volunteers will ask you to start according to your expected finish time for a smoother start. 

We found out it was St David's Day, or the weekend of, and this is why everyone was dressed in Welsh themed clothes! We enjoyed this parkrun, convenient parking, amazing castle views afterwards, and energetic and friendly volunteers, we would recommend it!  

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Flint Castle 7th parkrun - Wales St David's Day Weekend - Featuring a travelling boomerang!
EP 8:
In this episode we plan out the design for our DIY campervan interior using masking tape. This really gives a feel for the space in the van and allows you to properly measure out the furniture that you want to make sure there is enough floor space for everything. We then glued down the ply flooring that we had cut on the previous episode. 

MATERIALS USED IN THIS VIDEO:
Sticks like Sh*t Adhesive: https://amzn.to/48iqJBk 
Highly Adhesive Aluminum Foil Tape - https://amzn.to/43XZ8BZ
32mm Self Tapping Screws - https://amzn.to/3Mp9bLb 
Fold Up Stool - https://amzn.to/48irPNs


OTHER MATERIALS USED ON VAN BUILD SO FAR:
Plastic Bottle Insulation - https://amzn.to/43WFxSK
Bubble Foil Roll - https://amzn.to/4jSz558
Highly Adhesive Aluminum Foil Tape - https://amzn.to/43XZ8BZ
High Temperature Adhesive Spray - https://amzn.to/4kE6XUq
Face Masks - https://amzn.to/4e1BUQ1
Safety Goggles - https://amzn.to/4e5IMMn
Safety Gloves - https://amzn.to/3FCXMVl
Heavy Duty Scissors - https://amzn.to/3TnCfD3
Tape Measure - https://amzn.to/404ORTg
Electrical Kit - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154514905809 
Black 240v Hook up cable -  https://amzn.to/44oYrlm 
LED spot lights - https://amzn.to/4en0drQ 
Control Panel - https://amzn.to/3ZPExPe 
Electrical Tape - https://amzn.to/40rUeMB 


DONT MISS OUT: 
Subscribe to our channel and turn on the bell notifications to keep up to date when we post our Van Build Series!

INTRO:
Its been a long time coming but we finally got around to posting our DIY Van Build Series. Where we, Lucinda & Adam complete beginners to campervan converting, convert this 9 Seater Renault Trafic into our very own fully functional Campervan!

We've enjoyed 2 weeks around the NC500, 4 weeks travelling from UK to Italy and back and 4 weeks travelling from UK to Poland and back in this van since converting, as well as several smaller trips in between...

So if you want to see how we did it from start to finish, follow along to see the highs and the lows of converting a van for the very first time, if we can do it, so can you! 

Ask us anything in the comments and we'll do our best to help you out! 

Lu & Ad x 

https://dualadventures.com/our-links/

AMAZON VAN BUILD PRODUCT LIST-  
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Some of our links are affiliate links & we may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, this wont cost you anymore, or make any difference to you, but it will help us a little, so thank you :).
VAN BUILD EP 9: MASKING TAPE FLOOR PLAN - Renault Trafic Conversion
EP 8:
In this episode Lucinda makes templates for the ply flooring out of cardboard. Lucinda & Adam measure and measure again before cutting the ply floor. It's important not to get this bit wrong when on a budget, because it's a large piece of ply to have to re-cut, if you go wrong. Using cardboard to template around the step area and around wheel arch is a must. 

DONT MISS OUT: 
Subscribe to our channel and turn on the bell notifications to keep up to date when we post our Van Build Series!

INTRO:
Its been a long time coming but we finally got around to posting our DIY Van Build Series. Where we, Lucinda & Adam complete beginners to campervan converting, convert this 9 Seater Renault Trafic into our very own fully functional Campervan!

We've enjoyed 2 weeks around the NC500, 4 weeks travelling from UK to Italy and back and 4 weeks travelling from UK to Poland and back in this van since converting, as well as several smaller trips in between...

So if you want to see how we did it from start to finish, follow along to see the highs and the lows of converting a van for the very first time, if we can do it, so can you! 

Ask us anything in the comments and we'll do our best to help you out! 

Lu & Ad x 

https://dualadventures.com/our-links/

AMAZON VAN BUILD PRODUCT LIST-  
https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/influen... Products 

Some of our links are affiliate links & we may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, this wont cost you anymore, or make any difference to you, but it will help us a little, so thank you :).
VAN BUILD EP 8: Cutting & Laying the Ply floor - Renault Trafic Conversion
We took part in the annual Big Walk with JTI, to represent The Not Forgotten, a charity that supports injured veterans and serving soldiers. 

Walked from Formby to Crosby along side some of the JTI teams who raised a lot of money for TNF. 

Thank you JTI!  

The Not Forgotten Veterans Charity: https://thenotforgotten.org/ 
SEE THE LINK BELOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE HELP FROM TNF:
https://thenotforgotten.org/how-we-help/get-our-help/
THE NOT FORGOTTEN - Charity Walk - JTI Big Walk
EP 7:
In this episode Adam ran the conduit under the van from the back to the front ready to fit the split charge, only to find that the wire wasn't long enough to take the planned route. In the end we found a new route under the flooring instead and managed to fit the split charge. The split charge and wiring we used came as a pre wired kit and we have linked it below. Getting a pre-wired kit as beginners was the best decision as it took some pressure off us and gave us some reassurance, as it is important NOT to get the electrics wrong in a campervan build. After two years and much more experience and learning we are looking at upgrading some of of the kit, such as the split charge, just to give us faster charging. So do consider what you will use your van for and what type of things you will be running before planning what electrics you need.  

DONT MISS OUT: 
Subscribe to our channel and turn on the bell notifications to keep up to date when we post our Van Build Series!

ELECTRICAL ITEMS USED:
Electrical Kit - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154514905809 
Black 240v Hook up cable -  https://amzn.to/44oYrlm 
LED spot lights - https://amzn.to/4en0drQ 
Control Panel - https://amzn.to/3ZPExPe 
Electrical Tape - https://amzn.to/40rUeMB 

OTHER MATERIALS USED ON VAN BUILD SO FAR:
Plastic Bottle Insulation - https://amzn.to/43WFxSK
Bubble Foil Roll - https://amzn.to/4jSz558
Highly Adhesive Aluminum Foil Tape - https://amzn.to/43XZ8BZ
High Temperature Adhesive Spray - https://amzn.to/4kE6XUq
Face Masks - https://amzn.to/4e1BUQ1
Safety Goggles - https://amzn.to/4e5IMMn
Safety Gloves - https://amzn.to/3FCXMVl
Heavy Duty Scissors - https://amzn.to/3TnCfD3
Tape Measure - https://amzn.to/404ORTg

INTRO:
Its been a long time coming but we finally got around to posting our DIY Van Build Series. Where we, Lucinda & Adam complete beginners to campervan converting, convert this 9 Seater Renault Trafic into our very own fully functional Campervan!

We've enjoyed 2 weeks around the NC500, 4 weeks travelling from UK to Italy and back and 4 weeks travelling from UK to Poland and back in this van since converting, as well as several smaller trips in between...

So if you want to see how we did it from start to finish, follow along to see the highs and the lows of converting a van for the very first time, if we can do it, so can you! 

Ask us anything in the comments and we'll do our best to help you out! 

Lu & Ad x 

https://dualadventures.com/our-links/

AMAZON VAN BUILD PRODUCT LIST-  
https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/influencer-e867fc52/list/3OTSDGTXJKHR4?ref_=aipsflist Products 

Some of our links are affiliate links & we may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, this wont cost you anymore, or make any difference to you, but it will help us a little, so thank you :).
VANBUILD EP7: Electrics 1st fix, What could go wrong!? - Renault Trafic Conversion
EP 6:
In this episode we unbox our custom electrical kit - we bought a pre-wired kit off eBay, as first time van converters, we had no clue about the electrics for a campervan and that is not something you want to get wrong, Adam did A LOT of research and it is a minefield, we decided it was best to get a prewired kit. 

OUR KIT CAME WITH:
1 x Fuseboard
1 x 16a MCB
1 x 1 meter 2.5mm chassis bonding cable
1 x Surface 16a hookup socket and waterproof cap 
1 x Double socket
1 x Camper switch control panel
1 x 3meters of lighting cables already connected
1 x 3meters of cable for a water pump
1 x 3meters of cable for a fridge
1 x pre wired split charge kit  
1 x Battery ground/chassis cable
1 x bag of cable connectors
20 x Cable tie bases and cable ties
1 x Roll of insulating tape 
PLUS: customisation a black 240v hook and  4x cool white lights pre-wired and integrated.

ELECTRICAL ITEMS USED:
Electrical Kit - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154514905809 
Black 240v Hook up cable -  https://amzn.to/44oYrlm 
LED spot lights - https://amzn.to/4en0drQ 
Control Panel - https://amzn.to/3ZPExPe 
Electrical Tape - https://amzn.to/40rUeMB 

OTHER MATERIALS USED SO FAR:
Plastic Bottle Insulation - https://amzn.to/43WFxSK
Bubble Foil Roll - https://amzn.to/4jSz558
Highly Adhesive Aluminum Foil Tape - https://amzn.to/43XZ8BZ
High Temperature Adhesive Spray - https://amzn.to/4kE6XUq
Face Masks - https://amzn.to/4e1BUQ1
Safety Goggles - https://amzn.to/4e5IMMn
Safety Gloves - https://amzn.to/3FCXMVl
Heavy Duty Scissors - https://amzn.to/3TnCfD3
Tape Measure - https://amzn.to/404ORTg

DONT MISS OUT: 
Subscribe to our channel and turn on the bell notifications to keep up to date when we post our Van Build Series!

INTRO:
Its been a long time coming but we finally got around to posting our DIY Van Build Series. Where we, Lucinda & Adam complete beginners to campervan converting, convert this 9 Seater Renault Trafic into our very own fully functional Campervan!

We've enjoyed 2 weeks around the NC500, 4 weeks travelling from UK to Italy and back and 4 weeks travelling from UK to Poland and back in this van since converting, as well as several smaller trips in between...

So if you want to see how we did it from start to finish, follow along to see the highs and the lows of converting a van for the very first time, if we can do it, so can you! 

Ask us anything in the comments and we'll do our best to help you out! 

Lu & Ad x 

https://dualadventures.com/our-links/

AMAZON VAN BUILD PRODUCT LIST-  
https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/influencer-e867fc52/list/3OTSDGTXJKHR4?ref_=aipsflist Products 

Some of our links are affiliate links & we may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, this wont cost you anymore, or make any difference to you, but it will help us a little, so thank you :).
VAN BUILD EP6: Unboxing Our Custom Electrical kit - Renault Trafic Conversion
EP 5:
In this episode we (well mainly Lu) do the insulation, starting with the plastic bottle thermal insulation, followed why the vapour barrier thermal wrap! 

DONT MISS OUT: 
Subscribe to our channel and turn on the bell notifications to keep up to date when we post our Van Build Series!

MATERIALS USED:
Plastic Bottle Insulation - https://amzn.to/43WFxSK
Bubble Foil Roll - https://amzn.to/4jSz558
Highly Adhesive Aluminum Foil Tape - https://amzn.to/43XZ8BZ
High Temperature Adhesive Spray - https://amzn.to/4kE6XUq
Face Masks - https://amzn.to/4e1BUQ1
Safety Goggles - https://amzn.to/4e5IMMn
Safety Gloves - https://amzn.to/3FCXMVl
Heavy Duty Scissors - https://amzn.to/3TnCfD3
Tape Measure - https://amzn.to/404ORTg

INTRO:
Its been a long time coming but we finally got around to posting our DIY Van Build Series. Where we, Lucinda & Adam complete beginners to campervan converting, convert this 9 Seater Renault Trafic into our very own fully functional Campervan!

We've enjoyed 2 weeks around the NC500, 4 weeks travelling from UK to Italy and back and 4 weeks travelling from UK to Poland and back in this van since converting, as well as several smaller trips in between...

So if you want to see how we did it from start to finish, follow along to see the highs and the lows of converting a van for the very first time, if we can do it, so can you! 

Ask us anything in the comments and we'll do our best to help you out! 

Lu & Ad x 

https://dualadventures.com/our-links/

AMAZON VAN BUILD PRODUCT LIST-  
https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/influencer-e867fc52/list/3OTSDGTXJKHR4?ref_=aipsflist Products 

Some of our links are affiliate links & we may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, this wont cost you anymore, or make any difference to you, but it will help us a little, so thank you :).
VANBUILD EP5: The FULL Insulation Process - Renault Trafic Conversion
EP 4:
In this episode we talk all things sound deadening while we do the job! Also count how many times Lucinda says "Elbow Grease" and how many times Adam "knocks on the van".
-  
MATERIALS USED:
https://amzn.to/4jlgUov - Dodo Mat Sound Deadening Roll 5.83m 
https://amzn.to/43bk7lM - Elbow Grease All Purpose Degreaser Spray  

AMAZON VAN BUILD LIST-  
https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/influencer-e867fc52/list/3OTSDGTXJKHR4?ref_=aipsflist Products 

(all amazon links are affiliate links; we may earn a small commission if you shop through our links) 

DONT MISS OUT: 
Subscribe to our channel and turn on the bell notifications to keep up to date when we post our Van Build Series!

INTRO:
Its been a long time coming but we finally got around to posting our DIY Van Build Series. Where we, Lucinda & Adam complete beginners to campervan converting, convert this 9 Seater Renault Trafic into our very own fully functional Campervan!

We've enjoyed 2 weeks around the NC500, 4 weeks travelling from UK to Italy and back and 4 weeks travelling from UK to Poland and back in this van since converting, as well as several smaller trips in between...

So if you want to see how we did it from start to finish, follow along to see the highs and the lows of converting a van for the very first time, if we can do it, so can you! 

Ask us anything in the comments and we'll do our best to help you out! 

Lu & Ad x 

https://dualadventures.com/our-links/

AMAZON VAN BUILD PRODUCT LIST-  
https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/influencer-e867fc52/list/3OTSDGTXJKHR4?ref_=aipsflist Products 

Some of our links are affiliate links & we may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, this wont cost you anymore, or make any difference to you, but it will help us a little, so thank you :).
VANBUILD EP4: Sound Deadening - Using Do Do Mat Deadening! - Renault Trafic Conversion
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