After years of making do with different vehicles, I’ve finally bought a 2016 Ford Transit 350 (H2 L3)… and this time I’m doing things differently.
The challenge? Build the ultimate RC model flying van on a realistic budget.
I paid just £5,000 for the van, and throughout this series I’ll be proving that you don’t need to spend tens of thousands of pounds to create an awesome setup for transporting RC aircraft.
In Part 1 I cover:
* Why I chose this particular Ford Transit
* The vehicles I’ve used for the hobby over the years
* A full tour of the van
* The upgrades I’ve already completed
* My plans for the conversion
* What it's like to drive a large van
* How I’m keeping the entire project as budget-friendly as possible
The goal isn’t a luxury camper or an expensive show van, it’s to build a practical, reliable, well-organised RC support vehicle that makes weekends at the flying field easier, all without breaking the bank.
Over the coming episodes I’ll be adding storage, workspaces, charging systems, lighting, organisation, and plenty of clever DIY solutions that anyone can recreate.
If you’re into RC planes, model flying, bug planes, or simply enjoy watching budget builds and van projects, this series is for you.
I’d love your ideas too! Leave a comment with the upgrades you’d add, and if you enjoy the video, don’t forget to Like and Subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode.
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Hi, I'm Matt when I’m not busy working my 'day job' in tech I like to spend time doing my main hobby which is all things related to radio controlled aircraft.
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