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Freedom Strider
United Kingdom
Приєднався 12 чер 2015
We are Polly and Sam, we travel in our self-converted campervan with our 2 cats - Lumos and Nox.
We became Freedom Strider as we left the rat race and a ‘stereotypical’ life behind us to travel and truly experience this world for what it has to offer.
After travelling the world, seeing different cultures, we discovered vanlife and all its potential in New Zealand.
Since then, we strive to build our own life from scratch rather than following the expected guidelines of life, education and work. Experience has taught us how ink stains on a piece of paper do not prove you are an educated person and it’s not the A’s but the F’s that grow you stronger as a person.
By sharing a piece of our lives with you, we hope to encourage you to be unapologetically you, to break convention, and reach your goals. Together, we can all contribute to a brighter and more welcoming future world.
We became Freedom Strider as we left the rat race and a ‘stereotypical’ life behind us to travel and truly experience this world for what it has to offer.
After travelling the world, seeing different cultures, we discovered vanlife and all its potential in New Zealand.
Since then, we strive to build our own life from scratch rather than following the expected guidelines of life, education and work. Experience has taught us how ink stains on a piece of paper do not prove you are an educated person and it’s not the A’s but the F’s that grow you stronger as a person.
By sharing a piece of our lives with you, we hope to encourage you to be unapologetically you, to break convention, and reach your goals. Together, we can all contribute to a brighter and more welcoming future world.
the growing pains of building an online business in 2024... (whilst living on the road)
Building an online business on the road is riddled with pitfalls. Balancing all of our ideas and responsibilities has been an ongoing battle, which makes our journey to financial independence through earning a passive income tricky. Growing an online business in 2024 as a vanlifer who lives full-time on the road will be tricky, but we want to share with you our journey of building an online business from scratch and take you with us on our journey.
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Freedom Strider assumes no liability for damage, loss or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. This video is for educational purposes only. Use this information at your own risk. Freedom Strider recommends safe practices as implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Freedom Strider, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result.
🛠️ Van Conversion Layout Planner TEMPLATES ➤ freedom-strider.com/project/sprinter-van-layout-planner/
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⚡ Van Electrics 101 Worksheet ➤ freedom-strider-ltd.ck.page/12v-electrics-101
✅ Van Buying Checklist ➤ freedom-strider-ltd.ck.page/buy-van-chk
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➤ PayPal: paypal.me/FreedomStrider
🙂 Special Thanks to our Patreons 🙂
Beglian | Sevdalina P. | Dimitar | Sue Mervis | Irina P. | Frank Bellamy
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📧 Contact US ➤ freedom-strider.com/work-with-us/
(Some of the links above are affiliates - if you choose to click on them you will be taken to the real product at no extra cost to you. We will receive a small portion of the sale to help us keep on creating content for you all)
Freedom Strider assumes no liability for damage, loss or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. This video is for educational purposes only. Use this information at your own risk. Freedom Strider recommends safe practices as implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Freedom Strider, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result.
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We are Polly and Sam, and we have spent over a year living full-time in our self-converted VW Crafter Campervan complete with fully electric cooking, underfloor heating, and oodles of space and comfort. We live full time in our van with our 2 cats and travel Europe in all 4 seasons. 🔋 OUR BATTERIES ➤ roamer.com/products/460smart?aff=15 🛠️ Van Conversion Layout Planner TEMPLATES ➤ freedom-stride...
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How do you travel full-time with health conditions? What do you do about healthcare whilst van life full-time on the road? Today we have a real talk about dealing with health conditions whilst on the road, and how to handle the NHS and UK healthcare whilst travelling in the EU. 🛠️ Van Conversion Layout Planner TEMPLATES ➤ freedom-strider.com/project/sprinter-van-layout-planner/ 📐 Get HELP with ...
Where the F are we going?... (campervan off roading)
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the police, the pinecone and the sweet beach parkup
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THE POLICE STOPPED US! As we travel Europe in our self-converted campervan through Bulgaria and into Greece, and experience some wonderful sun, we abruptly get pulled over by the police! Apparently for speeding? Something sounds fishy... 🔋 OUR BATTERIES ➤ roamer.com/products/460smart?aff=15 🛠️ Van Conversion Layout Planner TEMPLATES ➤ freedom-strider.com/project/sprinter-van-layout-planner/ 📐 G...
the BIGGEST problem with a van conversion is...
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the one with the clutch, the bakery and the cats first snow
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the one with the clutch, the bakery and the cats first snow
INSTANT HOT WATER SHOWER (in a campervan?!)
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Are Roamer the BEST Campervan Batteries?? (huge upgrade!)
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CAMPERVAN 12V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM... (1 year real life experience)
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why a murphy bed DIDN'T WORK with our van conversion layout... (design your diy camper layout)
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why a murphy bed DIDN'T WORK with our van conversion layout... (design your diy camper layout)
Eberspacher Diesel Heater GLOWPLUG FAILURE?! 😬🥶
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Full-time vanlife work-life balance (with pets) 💻
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VW Crafter 2014 Timing Belt, Water Pump + Fan Belt Replacement
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VW Crafter 2014 Timing Belt, Water Pump Fan Belt Replacement
VW Crafter Alternator Replacement to fix our squeak!
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Vanlife kitchen Essentials - What do you NEED?!
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BIGGEST VANLIFE MISTAKES + REGRETS...if we were to do it again...
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BIGGEST VANLIFE MISTAKES REGRETS...if we were to do it again...
Great that the tanking has held this long, what about the foamy waterproof tile-like membrane, did it stick long term? were there bubbles after a while from expansion due to severe heat or breakage? is it a very good waterproof material and would you recommend it? I am looking for the best final membrane after the tanking that would stand the test of different weather conditions.
I've used something similar in a bathroom. Don't just rely on the sticky backing, use extra adhesive, especially around the edges. If you apply a thin coat of epoxy resin as well, it should make them more durable without adding much weight.
This vidéo need a little update because now the T2 Tram is no longer in service du to the construction of the new Metro C
I’ve just found your channel again’ still one of the best on UA-cam. I’ve now written it down. 👍
You shouldn't put sealant over rust Use vactan rust converter
Thanks guys! I just have a question do you have an idea what size all these screws are? Thanks again
No such rule exists that says: the speed limit on bridges is: 50. There should be a clarly visible sign when speed limits are changing otherwise you should obey the national speed limits. This action was a good representation of greek corruption and not respecting common EU rules.
Nice build
I'm confused, you said the Reflectix should not touch the metal, but you are sticking it to the metal in the end. What I am not getting right?
...a simple list of of favorable insurance companies and rates would go a long way ...as well as companies to stay away from ....But I am in the USA sooo prolly wont apply to me I can say stay away from Progressive ins ...no DIY clause ...but the agent Teresa Ballard in Paris TX lied to me and said I was covered ...this happens a lot here in the USA
Interesting video! You mentioned removing some seam sealer from the wheel arches. Did you replace that with new one?
We did put new sealant here yesterday after rust protecting it :)
@@FreedomStrider Thank you for your answer! You put it on the naked metal, without primer? I see different van converters removing the sealant, but never discussing how they put it back on, so I feel a little lost. 😅
Doing this next up at work, dreading it supposedly they are a nightmare on the crafters Update: holy 💩 this is the worst vw belt I’ve ever done / doing
Our mechanic said it wasn't too bad, though how we did it without removing the front of the van I do not know...!
Easy job I must do on my new sprinter BUT will this not be a nightmare to remove if and when the bulbs blow ?
We've replaced a few bulbs, the plugs stay stuck in the van and pop off the plastic instead
great effort watching 3 years later and thinking with hindsight when i do mine i might be able to use grease proof paper to trace the contours on the bit with the lock
Good idea, the bit around the handle was a pain to shape!
Next time, WILDPEAK A/T AT3WA, Thank me later.
Thank you guys . You just save my day. Blessings.
Glad to help :)
Don't go to screw fix for tools go halfords might be a little more expensive but life time warranty
hello everyone im using Primetel Cyprus in Hungary without worry about data or roaming 4 month spending fair usage policy, because i buy prepaid package 100GB which this does not apply roaming 4 month FUP, and this was written to me by customer service, also i top up my data to 300GB which price is 50EUR and i buy another 300GB and top up 5EUR to extend esim expiry for 1 year (365days). now im writing this from my cyprus mobile net with using hotspot on my laptop. i can able to use full of 700GB data while i roaming in EU countries. 100GB prepaid package price is 20EUR. for activation I asked the Primetel customer service to activate my Cyprus number.
I didn't think I would of like this video, but now that I watch I feel good Like the James brown song.
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@@FreedomStrider That had to be cold Yo. what's taking so long to upload a new video how many miles your Van has now , you know that going to play a lot on the asking price, watching you two travel so far with your self build motorhome was fun to watch . We like that Vw model what is it a 2014 Crafter. I would of changed the layout and made it a pop up sleeper, makes for more room space or a front pull down bed. I was looking at fiat motorhome the layout is sweet comfort, it can't be that hard to do .
Thanks for the video. Have you tried attaching Rivnuts to the existing holes in the panel beams (the 8mm holes that usually take panel lining kits)? I’ve used rubber Rawlnuts in mine for attaching wooden cladding, but I think those rivnuts look like a better/stronger solution 👍
Never tried it for existing holes but as long as the hole is the right size it would work the same, saves you drilling out extra holes too 😉
All that is all good. but what if you two were building or redesigning a brand new Riverboat or even a J type better yet a blue water Ocean crossing, smooth Sailing A sixty four footer and taking your in-laws on a sailing adventure, Whale sighting and Orca spotting. Question ,,,,,,( ' ?'//... what would ....//\ ( the boat look like (O))// \\ How many washroom would you add if you had the Capacity, with plenty of solar power on board your little wifey can have her own way on the Double Decker Boat, COULD IMAGINE traveling with Goats. what would the Sea Lion think if they found a big old large mountain goat with very large horns on the deck when they hop on for treat on your way out of the harbor.
Good job ❤❤
Thanks 😆
I absolutely love your video!!! I am in training for amazon DSP in Georgia. I applied thinking I would be driving a cargo van but after going through the first part of training, I was told I would be driving this huge step van! My stomach is sinking and I'm so afraid! I feel intimidated by the size and the fear is making me feel like I'm gonna fail. Watching you get through it, even with the fear in very encouraging for me. Thank you for making this video! Kudos!
Thank you! The red ticket machine link does not work?
Butyl Tape will not crack, split or flake.
Nice job , but your van was perfect , why did you paint it ?
Why not? We didn't like the silver so much so changed the colour :)
Wow, this heater story had more twists and turns than your heated floor. I am going to install one myself. Thanks for the help with install.
Glad it helped, these heaters are a learning curve!
Van building fan here, I learned something new. Thank you
Glad to help, these things are great!
Midnight start!! Great scenery, pleasant, and inspiring!
Many thanks! It was a fun 24 hours :)
I love your videos!! I think you guys are awesome and I love the way you talk, very human and clear. Me and my partner are moving to a camper with our lovely son in two weeks, also one year ago I started my own company as a game developer and it had been crazy honestly but we are super happy and excited to start our new life on the road. Stay strong and positive even in hard times, I still think is much more worth it than a 9-17h work. Thanks a lot for the inspiration 🙏🏼💚
really like it, a little hard to see the inside of the house with the way its filmed in a little too close up so you can only see pieces of the interior
Great video but what i can't understand is ordinary vehicles dont have moisure barriers or vapour barriers. When it's freezing outside and were driving with the heating on, the roof should be damp and mouldy and every car should rust from the inside out. But they don't...what am i missing here..?
Your videos are literally perfect!
Glad you like them!
so main question for anyone converting kept waiting for the answer which inside has more room! does the sprinter have more head room? thanks
How to devalue ur van. Which looked like it already had a decent paint job 😅
Nah, we love it :)
What blade do you use to cut the unistrut with the mitre saw?
It was just a standard metal amd wood blade, nothing special and ours is pretty blunt 🤣
I enjoyed watching your van build videos! Very informative! Question, did the glycol maintain good heat temperatures for your radiant floor? Or did the heat decrease significantly?
It worked great, the floor takes around 30minutes to heat up and stays warm for a while after, no issues with the glycol not being warm enough or with it sapping too much heat either 👍
Nice to see someone doing something different. Looks amazing. All conversions seem to be the same and stuck in the same box. You guys have gone against that and I love it
Thanks 👍 always good to be unique :)
Hahaha great video
Glad you liked it 😀
Lol that poor paintbrush
Yeah, cant say no paint brushes were harmed in the making of... 😅
Good explanation! By the way, did you Notice which color is the fuel return line? I notice that one is marked blue, but i cannot find anywhere what this means.
I'm afraid not, didn't see what is the return line
no way
cool
Extremely important info. Thanks for sharing ❤😊
Glad it helped 🙂
Did u do all this on your own?
Yep 😊
If this was a "How to" video then you should be sharing what grit sand paper you use, the make of the paint you are using.. there is so much information missing here, this is not good for beginners to watch and copy
This video is about me figuring out how to roller paint a vehicle, less so a guide for people to copy. I can see where the ambiguity in the title can confuse people - we used 400-1000grit sandpaper and military vehicle paint from Paints4Trade 👍
The very first DIY can builder who understands how reflective barriers work. Well done.
Thanks it was a tough journey to understand it.
4 years on and this series is still helping to educate new people like me wanting to buy a van for conversion. Absolutely invaluable information and the checklist is just so helpful. Nervously went to view two vans last week and just didn't know what I was doing. Spent 15 minutes circling the vehicle, poking a torch in places just to look like I knew what I was doing then took it for a 5 min test drive. Knew that wasn't the right way to go about things so came back home and stumbled upon your videos. Now I can't wait to view my next vans, properly inspect it, and actually know what I'm doing! You should be super happy with these vids, enabling people like me to successfully buy a van and live a happy vanlife. Your knowledge and passion shines through. Great job ❤
Thank you! ☺️ We did exactly the same as you 10 years ago when we bought our first... Totally clueless we were. After 4-5 break downs, we quickly learn what we should have checked and thus got inspired to create the checklist and later share it. So glad you and many others are finding it useful.
3 years late for the party , but by golly do you both have next level narrating skills. This was unreal and your such a cute couple.
Thank you 😊... you should see the out takes 😅
Nice work, greetings from Jamaica.
Thanks 😊 👋
How is it holding up? Any leaks?
The tanking is amazing, I would use it every time - just did another shower the same way. We would honestly not use anything else than a tanking kit for any shower (camper or house)