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Update on how your loving your van?!??!!😅

It was good

I have 230k miles on a Ford Transit 250 ecoboost high roof,2 transmission, and I notice that after 100k miles, it becomes a money pit; also, if you have to replace the catalytic, it is 6k costly doing a poor idea design. Also, they should have done better on the exhaust manifold with poor quality bolts and gaskets, another 5k, I have had a terrible experience on my side, and I hope you think twice and ask before you buy.

Hey! Just found this channel. Is there no more videos, or atleast a tour of the finnished van? I am looking into buying an extended transit and your videos was just what I was looking for. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪

80/20 really isn't for your average van build. Mainly because it's so much more expensive than wood. Will you get the above average person or couple willing to spend that extra money for the build? Well, that depends on what area of the country you live in. If you live in the south, very few will want the 8020 because you can reinforce your frame and bolt it down and be just as secure. But if you are living in an area of the country where there are plenty of good jobs, lot's of industry, and couples with spendable income? Yeah then I can see those people opting for 8020

This is one of the most enjoyable van build videos I have ever watched. Not only was the end result absolutely amazing, the father and son team work made it a great watch. Thanks for sharing.

I've been doing some light research for a van. I was already thinking of the Transit (with the same reasons you pointed out) but learning of the maintenance costs, the Sprinter was no longer a consideration which is a bummer because it really does look sexy.

Towing ?

Transit is top on the list. I want to find info on the dually versions.

Use a drill with clutch settings instead of an impact?

Great help , definitely getting the AWD or 4x4 depending what’s available

Thanks for the tips

You used the wrong screws. The four short button head screws mount the fan.. the white ones are for the interior cover

Thanks. I have a MB 144. Been debating on flare space. And will just settle for a few inches less. Besides the price, just not sure how long it will remain leak free.

Chiropractor helps

Wool is good but not so great inside a wall, the water weep holes provide little air circulation around the wool to allow moisture evaporation.

"Instant Sub" quality video. Thanks bro cheers!

Thanks for the honesty! Might have saved me $$

Looks awesome the E brakes can be a pain on these!

The wet belt wouldn be a no no for me

As a northern Canadian who daily’s diesels, your fuel will not gel unless you’ve bought it in a hot climate and you bring it to a cold one. The anti-gelling additives are in the fuel at the pump in cold areas, and modern diesels start and make heat as well as a gas engine. You will lose 10% of your fuel economy in the winter, however you will have a nearly identical drop in economy with gas in my experience.

Mercedes - “ too much money” too much brand snobbery Dodge - the dodge boys are 3rd best Ford - right in the middle even with the guarantee of mechanical mediocrity

Just purchased a used 2021 Transit. Made it to the part in the video about the mobile hot spot being a battery drain, got a phone call to PU a friend, went to my van, used the remote start feature and Ford Pass hit me with a lo bat warning! So I've turned all connectivity off FTM.

Do your own maintenance, its not rocket surgery. And STOP telling people that Mercedes engines are a lot more complex... its just an engine just like any engine and not a warp drive on an Enterprise. I can't stand it when incompetent and uninformed people like your self spread incorrect information!!

Ram is Fiat rebadged. Fiat reliability has been a issue for decades.

How do you mount your frame to the floor? Using longer bolts and plus nuts? Also what other fasteners and size did you use? TIA

Never understood this. The floor doesn’t need all this.

Good job Erik

I consider a DIY as coming up with my own brackets and mounting. You installed a kit.

Agree on accounts. I have a Storyteller LT on a Transit.

what material did you use for the side wall. it looks black and smooth. where did you buy it. thanks

how many horse power do you need ?

Transit for me too. Higher roof and best cost/repairability. I do like the looks and 4x4 of the Sprinter though.

Really well done, thank you!!

good work

I’ve spent 3 years toting every tool and tester I own from home, to my car, to my work vehicle, back to my car and back home. It’s annoying, especially on days I need a ladder. I’m hunting a Transit.

The problem with poly-iso is that its insulative properties DECREASE as the temperature drops - the opposite of what you want it to do. XPS is a better floor insulator for most of us.

Thank you. I am in the research phase. New to the class B game. Very helpful tips.

Just picked up a 2020 Mid height AWD. This will be my 12th (13th?) van since 1973. I plan on putting my bed on a DIAGONAL to gain length. I will have a triangular "mud room" behind the rear passenger side door that I can get into or out of my van. I will probably do an expandable base on the bed frame for wider width. The front cabin section will be kinda trapezoidal shape. A monitor will probably fit in either corner for when I'm lying in bed. ALL of this will be MODULAR, just in case I need to carry a fridge, or a motorcycle home!

Size Inside for Convertion

How come there is a gap of aluminum on the sliding door foot step

Will adhesive bond long term if I painted the floor in a rust preventative?

Good job. I think I'd install a cut-off switch on that mobile data link to prevent it using the battery when I don't need it.

is your van a dually?

we share the same disappointment with especially awning bunk driver side window that has been leaking at the top hinge - flare space send us replacement and the replacement window has same issue ….. does anyone has also these issues. Our driver side slider bundle window seems to be fine.😢😢😢 We have CRL window in the kitchen and I agree so much better quality 👍

Wow, have to get it painted to color match ! Why does no one mention that.

If you dont mind what was your credit to be financed that low? Thank you!!

I would go with the Transit for affordability but I would definitely go with the Sprinter (diesel) for longevity.

I'm an absolute Ford fan, but I don't agree with you on diesels! Sorry about that.

I just want to know how anyone can afford these vehicles! It's beyond Absurd what they go for! Sure puts me out of probably ever owning one!