Maybe an odd comment, but I think that was the best advertisement I have ever seen on a RUclips video. Hard to make Harry's entertaining at this point, but you succeeded.
i know im randomly asking but does anyone know a method to log back into an instagram account?? I was dumb lost the account password. I appreciate any tips you can give me
Your promotion of sponsored content is better than many manufacturers' own commercials for their products. You make it a mini project in itself and that makes it vastly more interesting to watch. Just know that the extra work it must be is worth it. Have a great weekend.
In addition to floors, this is time to seal windows and roof. Go out and hose down hard to find leaks....otherwise you’ll be tearing back into it and/or having mold and mildew starting, esp up there in the PNW.
Danut Plesu I read this comment and was like WTF you’ll get a circle if you draw through a washer with a pencil, what’s so special about that? Then I clicked the time stamp, and ahh, genius!
Can't wait to see how this turns out! Truly appreciate your level of skill in both fabricating and video/editing. Inspiring stuff, one of my favorite channels for sure!
Your videos are so satisfying to watch. Maybe it’s the methodical approach or refusing to cut corners and do it right, but they are inspiring to get out and do something and do it well. Keep it up.
I have such a difficult time stopping anything to harvest, it's like a weight on my shoulders having anything undone. I can honestly say, it has changed me for the better in the long run. The van is looking good.
At 7:00 when you were trying to scribe using the black marker and the spacer just use the marker. Lay it flat on the side of the wall you're scribing and just slide it from the top to the bottom keeping it in the same orientation on the wall.
Good work! I did this kind of work on an even older RV/van, a 1982 Winnebago Warrior, gutted it and began anew. It also had curved walls, but one thing I did when dismantling it was to keep some of the wall pieces that butted against the sides, to use as templates. Without that, I'd have to make multiple measurements and still risk a poor fit. I do wish that I had used the heavier plywood for the floor; unlike yours, which still had the van's original corrugated steel, mine had a wood/foam core/aluminum sandwich bolted to the frame below. I gave up on that and just put 1/2" OSB over it, then linoleum. I completely removed the bunk beds, the toilet (decided on a porta-potty), black water tank, and rewired for solar and lithium batteries. Thanks for sharing your work!
Top notch content as always. This is by far my favorite RUclips channel. For a long time I've really had the itch to do some shop projects, much like you do on your channel. Unfortunately, I'm still in college and it's not easy to create an apartment workshop. So in the meantime thank you for letting me live vicariously through you until I get my own space. I've learned much from watching these videos and I'm sure I will create better projects because of it. Wish you the best.
I'm watching you do this job and its giving me more and more confidence to do this myself. Imma get an old Winnebago and redo it with stronger materials and and a Hemi engine swap. Thanks for the inspiration.
A good thing to do when drilling holes into a vehicle is either brush some zinc paint around the hole, or if you're using self tappers, dip the screw half way in the zinc paint before installation. Also, the area where you put the metal patch over should get some silicone on the undercarriage too.
Look into tankless water heater options. Could save you valuable interior space. Your framing is the best I've seen, and I've watched many, many bus and van builds.
Donovan Kane I know I have!! Just bought a 2016 Ram Promaster 1500 Cargo Van. Trying to plan my build out and I know I'll find inspiration here for sure.
I'm sure you've double checked, but make sure you get open the engine cover after youve installed the sub floor and whatever flooring you're planning. most of then engine is under that cover and make things tons easier to fix if you can get to them. awesome video!
Miss the farming vids, just watching you look at produce or weld a sprayer is awesome, hope you have time for more of that content, awesome job as always
Thanks very much for the vid. You did a good job with the vlog-style approach, but I became a huge fan of yours because of your awesome narration skills. Thanks again
Tip- use dividers/compass to scribe your irregular shapes. Open compass to largest space needed to remove, then keeping compass as level as possible, drag it along, drawing your line on your work piece. Quick and perfectly accurate. Message me if you need further info. (finish carpentry experience)
Worth the wait? Yes. Looking forward to seeing how you optimise space in the truck. BTW, I'd recommend taking some time to plan out the most efficient use of electricity. Anything you can directly power from the 12v using DC will be much more energy efficient than if had to convert it over to AC first. For example, lighting inside the truck. If you have to put in a fridge, stovetop,etc, try and find something that can run on DC power first even if it isn't 12 volts. A DC to DC conversion is a lot more efficient than a DC to AC conversion.
Firstly, I love these videos! Secondly, i might have a small crush on Kelly (who doesn't) and i just adore Drake. Your relationship reminds me so so much of the one i had with my old best friend. (The Drake cam had me balling..) I have nothing much to offer but a thank you and a little advice. I ride a motorcycle to everything, and use earplugs several hours every day. I've tried them all, trying to find the best one, and i've come across the Moldex brand. They look like little candy coloured rockets and they work great. Unlike the 3M ones, they can be used more than once in a pinch, and they really dull out high pitch noise like machines, or on my case, wind. And they never get uncomfortable. I also tried more permanent solutions, but i tend to loose them and i like having the option to not stick reused things in my ear. Anyway, thanks for all the great videos. I'm looking forward to what comes next.
Yes it's a good idea too use a construction fastener such liquid nails on the wood to wood or wood too steel as you will get tons of squeaking if you don't. Good luck🇨🇦
If you use a Stanley knife to diagonally cut the top of the plastic nozzle of the sealant (to create a larger cross-sectional hole) that shite will come out a lot easier and in thicker beads so won't create half the mess. 1:53
As thorough as you always are I'm sure you covered this already, but just make sure there aren't any fuel or brake lines below the floor. Most of the time they run along-side the frame, but you never know with older vehicles. Great build and love all your content!
Everything in this video was so professional and mesmerizing to watch! I'd love to do a conversion van, but when you gutted the ENTIRE van, I was like, "Eek, not THAT extreme." *lol*
Closed cell spray foam would be a great addition here. It will do an excellent job bonding the plywood and filling the gaps. It will work as both insulation and structural reinforcement. Also, if you’re just looking to fill in the gaps some “Great Stuff” large gaps version is closed cell and would be good for the purpose. Looking good!
I'm surprised to hear you second guessing yourself on this project. With all the projects you've completed and all of them turned out fantastic, I have no reservations that the van/camper will turn out to be one of your best projects. Don't second guess yourself!
The glue you used will defo bond the plywood to the steel of the van. It does dry very hard and rigged tho so my thoughts would be that it will not flex as you drive along the road or changes in temperature. The metal will defo expand and contract but not the plywood (most likely). Just some thoughts and things I'll now consider when I start my build. Thanks for the video my man I look forward to seen it progress
Oh dude! Next time (probably never) just tape your Sharpie to your spacer block and run it down the wall for a perfect scribe! You were killing me with the dots and dashes.😉
As awesome and professional as the fully VO'd videos have been lately, having you talk to the camera was a fun callback to the way you used to do videos. It feels like it's been a while. Anyway, looks like a fun project, keep the videos coming, they're really inspiring!
they put a lot of thin plywood in the rv to keep its weight down , alows you to put more luggage in , can still use the thicker plywood but i would make the bottom hollow till about half the thickness and fill it with styrofoam before laying it , if you put some thought in the hollow spaces you still have the full thickness where you need to screw intoo the material or where you need solid contact with the floor (cabinets walkspace) as for youre trick for transfering the shape of the van , the eazier way if you have the space for it is use the sharpy itself , lay it flat on the sheetmetal with the tip toward the wood , the sharpy is barrelshaped so its a little more acurate then sharpy along a small piece of wood following the shape just need to take the distance between edge and tip of sharpy in acount when you transcribe valleys
Not sure what kind of foam was used but it is really necessary to check if it’s binding water. Most foam is not suitable for vans. It will collect the water, leak it down so the car rusts out! Same for the isolation plates. I saw a lot of vans destroyed in the lower section because of the wrong used material. Water (even from breathing at night for example) leaks down and can’t exhaust. Keep that in mind if you diy!
Love the vids, the kid, and the cat!😉 Always enjoy the hard work and thought you put into each and every one of your projects. It makes for an entertaining video. And originally being from the Northwest, if southern Idaho counts, I enjoy your laid-back, relaxing voice-over!
shame you didn't show us any of the farm work this year. Other than that this is one of my favourite channels on RUclips. Only channel I have turned notifications on.
Good idea to strip the van. Now you'll use the vehicle without doubts attached. It's the best feeling when owning something, because you know exactly what can be pushed and what can't.
Template idea: super wide masking tape, low expansion spray foam. Tape where you want the rib, spray a tight bead of foam on it. Split the cured foam down the middle for a flat side to lay on your source plywood and trace. I'm so smart...
Using a "spacer" to draw a line is call "scribing". It's a term in cabinetry/carpentry for making a cabinet or wood piece fit almost exactly the place you want to put it.
*also, 3M makes a product called 'window weld', comes in a caulk tube or ribbon tape. Ive used it on a bunch of automotive windows. Its high quality stuff. 3M 08609, Amazon $20ish bucks. Keep up the great content. I love your builds.
Between Liquid Nails and pocket holes in 3/4" plywood, that frame is going to be nice and sturdy! 3/4" finished plywood by me is $60 to $70 a sheet. It looks like you are using quite a bit. Those project expenses are going to pile up quickly. BUT, you are doing a great job.
Thanks for this. I'm at this stage in my van conversion and it's getting interesting. Particularly, metaphorically, using framing to fit a square peg into a round hole. I'm trying to get the finished result to be a lego-brick build where things can be moved around, swapped and changed at will. That means squaring off all the crinkles at the earliest stage. (Still don't know whether it will work).
Hello Justin. Great video. Thanks for the “how to scribe” the wall shaping. I’m going to practice what you’ve done and maybe I’ll be as successful as you. Your method of explaining and technique is stellar. Thanks again. How are you enjoying being an uncle ? Cheers
I don't know if you tried taking off the dog house (the bit in the middle that made for the weird shape on that front piece of wood), but you should. It's necessary to come off for most service work and that extra half inch of thickness might make it tough to get off. A chamfer or a little extra clearance from the thinner flooring cut out might help.
I know it would have took a ton of extra time, I thought that too, I would have put large holes in the ribs, like they do on aircraft. But to be honest, I have been frustrated seeing van builds not ribbing out the interior properly. This carpenter is doing a beautiful job, I just know that he is going to make something stunning out of it.
Great work. But replumb those copper lines with PEX because you guys are in areas that get freezing weather. and hour now will save you a lot of busted line repair later :)
What no cnc to cut out each rib perfectly. Kidding of course, good progress. I am a big fan of the Kreg jig and their other products. They are a good company.
Cool video. I've been following this channel for about a year now. Great to see local builds! @7:20 - you wanted to transfer the van curves on to the wood rib - may i suggest using a compass to help transcribe?
i can’t quite picture the dream, why make ribs, etc, iworry that whenyou screw in fromoutside you might not have waterproofed it? and a tiny bit of quiet music would have helped the atmosphere of the video. you placement and technique for advertising Harry’s on the other hand was superb. if my dad was still alive i’d be buying him this gift!
Maybe an odd comment, but I think that was the best advertisement I have ever seen on a RUclips video. Hard to make Harry's entertaining at this point, but you succeeded.
I agree 100%. It came out awesome, and I actually signed up.
Almost as good as his SquareSpace Ad. But, the mirror stand is quiet attractive and has that early 20th century industrial touch about it. :)
Yes he nails the ads and makes it still worth watching it all and not trying to scan past.
i know im randomly asking but does anyone know a method to log back into an instagram account??
I was dumb lost the account password. I appreciate any tips you can give me
@Thomas Reuben Instablaster ;)
Your promotion of sponsored content is better than many manufacturers' own commercials for their products. You make it a mini project in itself and that makes it vastly more interesting to watch. Just know that the extra work it must be is worth it. Have a great weekend.
In addition to floors, this is time to seal windows and roof. Go out and hose down hard to find leaks....otherwise you’ll be tearing back into it and/or having mold and mildew starting, esp up there in the PNW.
Draw thru a washer with a pencil and you'll get the exact shape. 7:05
Thanks will remeber that tip.
Oh I like that idea!
Danut Plesu I read this comment and was like WTF you’ll get a circle if you draw through a washer with a pencil, what’s so special about that? Then I clicked the time stamp, and ahh, genius!
skateboard wheel bearings work great as well
Scribe! That’s the tool
This guy here taking sponsors to a whole nother lever. Love it.
God this guy’s aesthetic is pleasing af.. subbed
Can't wait to see how this turns out! Truly appreciate your level of skill in both fabricating and video/editing. Inspiring stuff, one of my favorite channels for sure!
Your videos are so satisfying to watch. Maybe it’s the methodical approach or refusing to cut corners and do it right, but they are inspiring to get out and do something and do it well. Keep it up.
I have such a difficult time stopping anything to harvest, it's like a weight on my shoulders having anything undone. I can honestly say, it has changed me for the better in the long run. The van is looking good.
I don't even mind watching your ads. You're awesome. Keep going!
At 7:00 when you were trying to scribe using the black marker and the spacer just use the marker. Lay it flat on the side of the wall you're scribing and just slide it from the top to the bottom keeping it in the same orientation on the wall.
Good work! I did this kind of work on an even older RV/van, a 1982 Winnebago Warrior, gutted it and began anew. It also had curved walls, but one thing I did when dismantling it was to keep some of the wall pieces that butted against the sides, to use as templates. Without that, I'd have to make multiple measurements and still risk a poor fit. I do wish that I had used the heavier plywood for the floor; unlike yours, which still had the van's original corrugated steel, mine had a wood/foam core/aluminum sandwich bolted to the frame below. I gave up on that and just put 1/2" OSB over it, then linoleum. I completely removed the bunk beds, the toilet (decided on a porta-potty), black water tank, and rewired for solar and lithium batteries. Thanks for sharing your work!
Congratulations with your sister, thank you for sharing your amazing journey. God bless you and your family
You're the only channel I actually watch the ads on, amazing work as always!
Top notch content as always. This is by far my favorite RUclips channel. For a long time I've really had the itch to do some shop projects, much like you do on your channel. Unfortunately, I'm still in college and it's not easy to create an apartment workshop. So in the meantime thank you for letting me live vicariously through you until I get my own space. I've learned much from watching these videos and I'm sure I will create better projects because of it. Wish you the best.
yo not gonna lie, he make the best AD videos
I'm watching you do this job and its giving me more and more confidence to do this myself. Imma get an old Winnebago and redo it with stronger materials and and a Hemi engine swap. Thanks for the inspiration.
A sponsor spot that I actually watched? Lol. Why can't all ads be interesting and chill like this
A good thing to do when drilling holes into a vehicle is either brush some zinc paint around the hole, or if you're using self tappers, dip the screw half way in the zinc paint before installation. Also, the area where you put the metal patch over should get some silicone on the undercarriage too.
Good to have you back making video's on projects.
Look into tankless water heater options. Could save you valuable interior space. Your framing is the best I've seen, and I've watched many, many bus and van builds.
I think we've all been waiting on this for a long time! Thank You!
Donovan Kane
I know I have!! Just bought a 2016 Ram Promaster 1500 Cargo Van. Trying to plan my build out and I know I'll find inspiration here for sure.
Indeed. 700 youtube vids on how to deck out your $100K Sprinter; this is what I need to see.
I'm sure you've double checked, but make sure you get open the engine cover after youve installed the sub floor and whatever flooring you're planning. most of then engine is under that cover and make things tons easier to fix if you can get to them. awesome video!
Space hack at 7:20 is awesome! I live picking up tricks!
Miss the farming vids, just watching you look at produce or weld a sprayer is awesome, hope you have time for more of that content, awesome job as always
don't forget a carbon monoxide alarm - saved my life once!
Hans Hans Tell me about it.
Carbon monoxide, silent but deadly
Use a mechanical compass and pencil to trace exact shape, very easy and works great.
Thanks very much for the vid. You did a good job with the vlog-style approach, but I became a huge fan of yours because of your awesome narration skills. Thanks again
Tip- use dividers/compass to scribe your irregular shapes. Open compass to largest space needed to remove, then keeping compass as level as possible, drag it along, drawing your line on your work piece. Quick and perfectly accurate. Message me if you need further info. (finish carpentry experience)
ukulelefatman Help me
Worth the wait? Yes. Looking forward to seeing how you optimise space in the truck.
BTW, I'd recommend taking some time to plan out the most efficient use of electricity. Anything you can directly power from the 12v using DC will be much more energy efficient than if had to convert it over to AC first. For example, lighting inside the truck. If you have to put in a fridge, stovetop,etc, try and find something that can run on DC power first even if it isn't 12 volts. A DC to DC conversion is a lot more efficient than a DC to AC conversion.
Taking a little longer than you thought it would is the theme for every project!
So good I even watched the commercial. You are the best maker on the tube! Great video too.
Your videos are one of the few who’s sponsor spots are always entertaining and fun. Great stuff!
Firstly, I love these videos! Secondly, i might have a small crush on Kelly (who doesn't) and i just adore Drake. Your relationship reminds me so so much of the one i had with my old best friend. (The Drake cam had me balling..)
I have nothing much to offer but a thank you and a little advice. I ride a motorcycle to everything, and use earplugs several hours every day. I've tried them all, trying to find the best one, and i've come across the Moldex brand. They look like little candy coloured rockets and they work great. Unlike the 3M ones, they can be used more than once in a pinch, and they really dull out high pitch noise like machines, or on my case, wind. And they never get uncomfortable. I also tried more permanent solutions, but i tend to loose them and i like having the option to not stick reused things in my ear.
Anyway, thanks for all the great videos. I'm looking forward to what comes next.
Been using Harry's for a couple years now. They are Awesome. I'm in total agreement with your Dad on the gel. Greetings from Portland! Go Ducks!
David Earnest You guys agree on shave gel, but he would say go beavs :) Thanks David
Yes it's a good idea too use a construction fastener such liquid nails on the wood to wood or wood too steel as you will get tons of squeaking if you don't. Good luck🇨🇦
If you use a Stanley knife to diagonally cut the top of the plastic nozzle of the sealant (to create a larger cross-sectional hole) that shite will come out a lot easier and in thicker beads so won't create half the mess. 1:53
Looks like you are doing a great job
It will definitely be better and stronger than the factory build.
Keep at it !!
As thorough as you always are I'm sure you covered this already, but just make sure there aren't any fuel or brake lines below the floor. Most of the time they run along-side the frame, but you never know with older vehicles. Great build and love all your content!
I just found this and I’m really excited to watch your process My husband and I are currently renovating the exact same van except a tad bit older!!!
Such a nice feeling in your videos. Best RUclips channel, no doubt.
I was so hoping you were to be sponsored by Harry's. Best brand by far (not sponsored, lol) and I love the work you do. Keep it up!
Everything in this video was so professional and mesmerizing to watch! I'd love to do a conversion van, but when you gutted the ENTIRE van, I was like, "Eek, not THAT extreme." *lol*
Tip: when cutting plastic laminate, score it with a box blade and use a very fine tooth blade to reduce tear out. Cutting over a backer helps too.
I'd suggest putting a link to part 2 in the description of part 1. Might get more immediate traffic to this video
Closed cell spray foam would be a great addition here. It will do an excellent job bonding the plywood and filling the gaps. It will work as both insulation and structural reinforcement.
Also, if you’re just looking to fill in the gaps some “Great Stuff” large gaps version is closed cell and would be good for the purpose.
Looking good!
Great job on that floor and wall framing good wood working skils
I'm surprised to hear you second guessing yourself on this project. With all the projects you've completed and all of them turned out fantastic, I have no reservations that the van/camper will turn out to be one of your best projects. Don't second guess yourself!
So glad to see you making progress on your build, was beginning to wonder if you were going to continue or not.
The glue you used will defo bond the plywood to the steel of the van. It does dry very hard and rigged tho so my thoughts would be that it will not flex as you drive along the road or changes in temperature. The metal will defo expand and contract but not the plywood (most likely). Just some thoughts and things I'll now consider when I start my build. Thanks for the video my man I look forward to seen it progress
That's a big job framing all of that but you did it, and you did it very well. It'll probably last longer than the actual van Haha.
The floor front cut out reminds me of space invaders. Nice project can't wait to see it finished.
Nice video to learn how to build a camper van that I want to make for my van..thanks for sharing your video...
Oh dude! Next time (probably never) just tape your Sharpie to your spacer block and run it down the wall for a perfect scribe! You were killing me with the dots and dashes.😉
CAD er PAD design again... Nice! Structure looks great and makes sense.
Man this is the reason I had subbed. (Your other content is great) I really enjoy the wide range of projects you put on the channel!
What a great job. Painstaking but so well done and looks strong too
Nice job ,Lots of CAD work(cardboard aided design)
자작캠핑카의 진정한 진수 좋아요^^ very self camping car good^^
As awesome and professional as the fully VO'd videos have been lately, having you talk to the camera was a fun callback to the way you used to do videos. It feels like it's been a while. Anyway, looks like a fun project, keep the videos coming, they're really inspiring!
This is a great series. Looking forward to the next episode.
Enjoyed the shave with the welding helmet on.
Thank you for the amazing content. I stop everything I am doing when I see you upload a video! Keep them coming
Good job. Can't wait for part three.
you popin off boy keep it up and keep up the good work!
Love that spacer idea with the sharpie.
they put a lot of thin plywood in the rv to keep its weight down , alows you to put more luggage in , can still use the thicker plywood but i would make the bottom hollow till about half the thickness and fill it with styrofoam before laying it , if you put some thought in the hollow spaces you still have the full thickness where you need to screw intoo the material or where you need solid contact with the floor (cabinets walkspace)
as for youre trick for transfering the shape of the van , the eazier way if you have the space for it is use the sharpy itself , lay it flat on the sheetmetal with the tip toward the wood , the sharpy is barrelshaped so its a little more acurate then sharpy along a small piece of wood following the shape just need to take the distance between edge and tip of sharpy in acount when you transcribe valleys
Not sure what kind of foam was used but it is really necessary to check if it’s binding water. Most foam is not suitable for vans. It will collect the water, leak it down so the car rusts out! Same for the isolation plates.
I saw a lot of vans destroyed in the lower section because of the wrong used material. Water (even from breathing at night for example) leaks down and can’t exhaust. Keep that in mind if you diy!
Love the vids, the kid, and the cat!😉 Always enjoy the hard work and thought you put into each and every one of your projects. It makes for an entertaining video. And originally being from the Northwest, if southern Idaho counts, I enjoy your laid-back, relaxing voice-over!
Always fun to watch you work. That's turning into a great project. Thanks for your videos, man
shame you didn't show us any of the farm work this year. Other than that this is one of my favourite channels on RUclips. Only channel I have turned notifications on.
Niklas Eriksson Thanks man, ya I plan to try and do more farm stuff next year. It just gets really hard to find the time to do, but I’m gonna try.
Good idea to strip the van. Now you'll use the vehicle without doubts attached. It's the best feeling when owning something, because you know exactly what can be pushed and what can't.
This is nice and relaxed. I'm enjoying it!
Template idea: super wide masking tape, low expansion spray foam. Tape where you want the rib, spray a tight bead of foam on it. Split the cured foam down the middle for a flat side to lay on your source plywood and trace. I'm so smart...
Looks great. You are a true craftsman
Using a "spacer" to draw a line is call "scribing". It's a term in cabinetry/carpentry for making a cabinet or wood piece fit almost exactly the place you want to put it.
It looks great, keep going!!!
I see you used 'quad' to seal those holes in the floor. That product is dynamite, I love that stuff.
*also, 3M makes a product called 'window weld', comes in a caulk tube or ribbon tape. Ive used it on a bunch of automotive windows. Its high quality stuff. 3M 08609, Amazon $20ish bucks. Keep up the great content. I love your builds.
Between Liquid Nails and pocket holes in 3/4" plywood, that frame is going to be nice and sturdy!
3/4" finished plywood by me is $60 to $70 a sheet. It looks like you are using quite a bit.
Those project expenses are going to pile up quickly.
BUT, you are doing a great job.
Thanks for this. I'm at this stage in my van conversion and it's getting interesting. Particularly, metaphorically, using framing to fit a square peg into a round hole. I'm trying to get the finished result to be a lego-brick build where things can be moved around, swapped and changed at will. That means squaring off all the crinkles at the earliest stage. (Still don't know whether it will work).
Hello Justin. Great video. Thanks for the “how to scribe” the wall shaping. I’m going to practice what you’ve done and maybe I’ll be as successful as you. Your method of explaining and technique is stellar. Thanks again. How are you enjoying being an uncle ? Cheers
Thanks for sharing, I enjoy these rebuild videos.
Nice one Rainman.
IVE WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS
Jon Green
DITTO
Looks great! Seems like a real fun project. Continued good luck.
I don't know if you tried taking off the dog house (the bit in the middle that made for the weird shape on that front piece of wood), but you should. It's necessary to come off for most service work and that extra half inch of thickness might make it tough to get off. A chamfer or a little extra clearance from the thinner flooring cut out might help.
(I'm only half way through the video, so I don't know if you addressed this or not, I just didn't want to forget)
That shaggin’ wagon is going to get heavy fast :)
I know it would have took a ton of extra time, I thought that too, I would have put large holes in the ribs, like they do on aircraft. But to be honest, I have been frustrated seeing van builds not ribbing out the interior properly. This carpenter is doing a beautiful job, I just know that he is going to make something stunning out of it.
Don’t worry it will come together 👍🏼
Great work. But replumb those copper lines with PEX because you guys are in areas that get freezing weather. and hour now will save you a lot of busted line repair later :)
Joel Crawford Those are actually the propane lines, but ya planning on using pex for the water lines.
What no cnc to cut out each rib perfectly. Kidding of course, good progress. I am a big fan of the Kreg jig and their other products. They are a good company.
Looking good. Thanks for sharing.
2:00 "patch up the hole" in the metal floor. I really thought you would be taking your welding machine...
Nico Smets hah me too. Was telling my wife the same thing.
Why wouldn't he weld especially since he is skilled at it. Would have been assured it would have been sealed against the elements.
My thought exactly!
Looking good 👍 well done
I've been looking forward to this, thank you! :)
Good job my friend ! Cheers!
Cool video. I've been following this channel for about a year now. Great to see local builds!
@7:20 - you wanted to transfer the van curves on to the wood rib - may i suggest using a compass to help transcribe?
Bravo et merci pour cette vidéo passionnante :très beau travail!
Amitiés de France
Michel
i can’t quite picture the dream, why make ribs, etc, iworry that whenyou screw in fromoutside you might not have waterproofed it? and a tiny bit of quiet music would have helped the atmosphere of the video. you placement and technique for advertising Harry’s on the other hand was superb. if my dad was still alive i’d be buying him this gift!
Nice work chief.
john creaby Thanks John, glad to see you’re still watching!
You are the Joe Pera of van builds, I love it! great ideas and methods employed here. Bravo! but where's the finished video?