Great job, will be doing the same with a cut in the middle so we can use 1 side at a time and also get to look out the window
@smalldrivebigadventure
9 ай бұрын
We were thinking the same of cutting down the middle. Haven't had a chance yet 🤣 Glad you liked the video ❤️
@richardschey9143
8 ай бұрын
Great stuff. Just purchased an X15 and hopefully can tackle this mod soon :)
@smalldrivebigadventure
8 ай бұрын
Glad you liked the video. I love having the bench in the van like this. It's so practical. Enjoy your X15
@ntevenow
11 ай бұрын
That’s awesome
@smalldrivebigadventure
11 ай бұрын
Thanks. It's been great having it like this.
@gregbrady2835
Жыл бұрын
would not be at all surprised if they started incorporating that little mod into their vans well done
@smalldrivebigadventure
Жыл бұрын
Thanks I agree. I think everyone would love the space to be a bit easier to use. It certainly is looking great 👍
@9008710
11 ай бұрын
great job !!! what if we put a cut in the middle , then we could use one side while doing dishes at a time with a bench or cook with a bench ! but what a great idea .....
@smalldrivebigadventure
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment. Yes we thought about putting a cut in the middle. Still might be on the cards. As yet we don't use inside at all (been in some freezing conditions). But it's still a perfect option for someone if they want to cut in half.
@ralphblundell9479
5 ай бұрын
I started on this project earlier in the week. My closest Bunnings is 160k away, and they had a choice of Beech or Golden Acacia, which is very dark, went the Beech. I couldn't see the point of removing all that timber where it has nothing to clear, so just did the profile all around, left the middle in. The Beech immediately warped. It was fairly warm, mid 30's with low humidity. I left it on the shed floor on cardboard, weighed down. Checked this morning, still warped a bit, clamped timber across it. Temps have been around 45 deg meantime. Did your Okoume warp at all? Has it been subjected to high temps and big variations in humidity? If not, I may have to re do the job, get the Okoume in special order.
@smalldrivebigadventure
5 ай бұрын
thats a shame about your bench. Ours hasnt warped at all. We hit over 38 here on the weekend and the vans outside at the moment in all the weather. so also super cold and frosts in the winter.
@ralphblundell9479
5 ай бұрын
I had to abandon the use of Beech. I had it all cut to size, left it in the van, it warped horribly. I received another panel, this time Golden Acacia( hardwood) yesterday, immediately clamped it all over, left it in the shed to acclimatise. We have 4 days forecast of 45 starting today.
@smalldrivebigadventure
5 ай бұрын
@@ralphblundell9479 I hope this one works for you. It's a great addition & we love having the flat surface. Good luck!
@user-rp9oi5rt9o
Жыл бұрын
That came up so good! Nice mod!
@smalldrivebigadventure
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! We had a 3 week trip away & the bench was brilliant. 😁
@adrianrush5990
Ай бұрын
Grave dig question. Did you fix the bench top or is it just a free floating top?
@smalldrivebigadventure
Ай бұрын
It is free floating, so we can remove completely at a later date if needed. It's sitting on some dense foam to protect the bench underneath. It has never moved or slid while travelling. Thanks for watching!!
@michaelnewell1
Жыл бұрын
Does the stove still work without the lid? The gas should only flow with the lid open.
@smalldrivebigadventure
Жыл бұрын
The gas works fine. Doesn't seem to make a difference the the lid isn't on there.
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