Camper van conversion | Floor Insulation Vauxhall Movano | Van build UK
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Camper van conversion | Floor Insulation Vauxhall Movano | #vanlife
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Quote of the video: "Have you showed them your tool" ? 😂
I almost spat out my beer when I heard that 😂 Paul & Jo have a great sense of humour 👍
Hilarious 😂
Right up there with “I wondered how she did that shit.”
@@jpriddle yeah I laughed at that too 🤣
Love watching this. I recently lost my partner to the dreaded "C" and I am going to give up work, buy a van and head for the sun wherever that is.....not sure if they get sun in Scotland but I will be certainly look for it. Honestly, live life to the full, do all the things you dream of and do them whilst you have good health. As I keep getting told "You Cant Buy Time"" and how true that is.
So sorry to read this, good luck with your van and hope your travels keep you safe x
Sorry for your loss. Hopefully the road will help you, and all those that you meet on the way too.
So very true we rush around all the time just to make ends meet ..do it for you with the memory of your partner always with you the experience makes you a different person seems to open your eyes to the true value of what life is....best of luck to you I no that was hard to write hugs
Sorry for your loss 💔 Yes, you are right, time waits for none of us, it's important that we live our dreams, not wait for them to happen. Enjoy the project of making the van suit you and enjoy the road, perhaps we'll meet parked up in the middle of nowhere some time and exchange traveling tales.
Mark, so sorry to hear that, i for one will act on those words.
Please try and where a mask when cutting the insulation ✌️
Others have said about treating with rust primer. Otherwise, great job so far and in line with own ideas for visiting son and his family in North Wales, small enough to park on our South London driveway. And carry tools to help with his and our daughter's diy.
Glues like what you used are good for sticking those roof battens to metal with some flex to absorb vibrations. Could have managed without screws.
The micro splinters from pressure treated roof battens are nasty and difficult to get out. Wear gloves unless you have hands toughened by lots of manual work.
Wear masks and vacuum up dust from the Kingspan (nasty stuff) and the treated battens If don't have dust extractors on your tools, have one of you hold the vac close to job as other cuts. My generation didn't bother with health and safety in such work with many regretting it now, if still alive.
Hi Paul, I started cringing when I saw you drilling the batons onto the floor Did you check where you were drilling into? There must be brake lines and electric cables and fuel lines running under the van floor just waiting to get drilled into. Looking good so far ,best of luck to both of you.
I thought you just looked underneath for puddles once you was finished? 😆
Drive the same van for work and someone had layed a floor in back, we had a diesel leak as the screws had gone through too far... hopefully you didn't hit anything. Looking good so far though... can't wait for next video
The mans an absolute carpenter and coach builder! Oh ye of little faith! 🤣
try not to put holes in the metal, especially if the other side is on the outside surface. an exception would be a chimney.
do you have a start to finish plan in you head. if so you may want to share it so your followers can make helpful suggestion.
Did you check underneath before you screwed through the floor to see what you're hitting?
Use ct1 adhesive for the battens mate .you carnt get them off next day believe me them screw holes in the floor going to bite you or someone else in next couple years with the road salt
Looking tidy up to now. Slow and steady wins the race and all that. 👍
Top job Paul. Check out @Danchambers camper conversion series if you haven’t already 👍🏼
Paul, get yourself an account at your local timber merchant. They are often 30% cheaper than the high street retailers. I'm sure a local carpenter can recommend one. Wickes cladding (9mm) is the cheapest I could find but on the whole you pay more in the big stores.
I've been looking forward to this journey. I can't afford a ready made and seeing how you get on, and mistakes made (hopefully just a few) will give me an idea on whether it's a project I might be able to do (just a humble Inn manager).
Paul - I'm catching up with all your fantastic videos BUT this is the first time i heard you swear!! who knew!
It's always all the hidden bits you don't see that take the longest, all the prep work and hidden wires... Good luck, just check what you're drilling into, you never know what's on the other side... 🚐
What's the point of the frame on the floor? Would the PIR and ply only not do the same trick? Or ply - PIR - ply?
Secondly, what are your plans for ventilation? This is key to ensure longevity
Paul, make sure you use rust primer and silicone to seal around every screw you drill through the floor bed..
Looks great so far, you 2 are a joy to watch👍
And I share your carpentry ethos..
Measure once, then cut till it fits.
Stainless screws???? I hope the ones you used don’t RUST allowing water from underneath to rise up and soak the wood!! You probably could have done without the screws!!! 3/4” plywood would definitely be the best if you decide to tile the floor but if you use hardwood you should be ok!!!
Hey Paul. Quick question. What software do you use to edit your videos with? Thanks. Ben
measure once cut till it fits roflmao, thats a bodge it and scarper quote roflmao, seriously though nice job mate, before you get to involved we back out stomping on the 29th so get ya boots sorted 👍
I am really interested in you can con version videos! Looking to build my own. I have specific needs, but watching people gives me ideas for my own build. I hope to one day just move out to the UK once the pandemic is over until then I am excited to see your finished van. I would like to hear prices if you can.
You always look baked 😂 good stuff as always Paul looking forward to the end result.... Keep it up bud
Sikaflex 512 , not good idea to screw floor down wont take long with van flexing to loosen up then annoying sqeaks as you walk check out self build camp van site for ideas
Had to admire the way you took your wife to the edge of her limits there!! Just thought "Dead man walking"!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂
Sleep with one eye open bro. Northern lasses like to take their time for revenge!!!😂😂😂
Van going well. I will be following with interest.
def following this build, hope you don't mind me saying Paul, but if you can do it, maybe I can too. just happy to try amateurs.
Had to mute the video when you were cutting the insulation foam...🤣 Great video guys!
Absolutely brilliant both!! That van is coming on a right corker 👌🏻👌🏻 also especially considering you have never even done it before you'd think you had!!
Is that a bit of a moor or hill you can see in the distance when looking out the rear of your van?? 👀👀 Fantastic!
Keep it up mate im as excited as you to see how it comes along haha. 😊👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Paul, an unrelated question if you don’t mind? What drone do you use for your photography when out and about?
Van is coming along well too ☺️
Love it guys. But the squeaking of the installation was unbearable
Enjoying these vids keep the good work up, Cant wait to see the finished article
Stix all would have been enough Paul, test it by sticking a off cut of wood to metal and try pull it part, , and does not debond when exposed to water , great job either way 🖒
Make sure you immobilise your van as my son in law did exactly the same as you and somebody stole it when it was finished make sure you have good security devices
its slowly coming along ,you should consider running your wires through some small diameter plastic pipe ,its easy to thread through the cab then and you can just run spurs off where you want your power outlets
When you drill the floor, do the screws got to the outside or is the floor double skinned? And what was the silver tape you were using?
If you look up the Restaration couple an English couple they done a van a few years ago ,he made the bed so it could come out quickly so he could use the van for other things ,just a though ,you should have glued your wood buttons on the floor not screw them down that can create rust on the floor ,too late now though ,good luck on your build mate ,old jimmy
Great wee vlog and really interesting. I had a health scare a few weeks ago wee heart attack its made me more focused to get out and about once this palaver is over and your stuff is defintely geeing me on. Good luck with the van, might be interesting to break down the costs so we nosy people have an idea what to budget for. All the best Derek
Where you have screwed the.batons down through the metal those areas are going to runt pretty quick with it being on the underside of the van.also hopefully you haven’t screwed through the diesel tank or brake lines.
Must say though it’s coming on nicely
Doing a great job u and your lass I'm a joiner and cant fault your work and it looks like your both enjoying the project part of the battle
Great team work, and very inspiring buddy 👍👍
remember you will need to send off photos and descriptions to dvla if you want it registered as a camper
Hi dude I would defo get a diesel heater and feed it into your main diesel tank in the van they are 100x better than the gas ones and alot warmer and no gas freezes for winter camps.
Well done, guys! Neat job.
We share the same shadow, Mr M!! 😀
Enjoying the videos Messners. Looking forward to seeing how it is going to progress 👏👍
I can feel the noise cutting that insulation makes in my spine, wugh horrible
I had to look away when the screws were going through the floor....not good! I know you say you have watched Greg Virgoe's videos....and some are very informative. .. but please don't do your electrics based on his video! He originally had everything on his van working off 240v only via an inverter. ...which is highly inefficient...and pointless! Try and stick to 12v as much as possible. Also....those wheel arches(and the floor) really needed closed cell foam insulation to reduce road noise.... that bubble wrap will do nothing to stop road noise and not much use for insulation either....sorry. Try Mel's Van Life for decent tips on budget self build campers. Good luck with the rest of your van build though.
Greg Virgos video as of Sept 2019 has the whole system based off 12v appliances. He does include an inverted but the whole system is 12v so maybe you were referring to an older video.
Great video and look forward to seeing it progress. Is there not a risk of corrosion through the floor when you screw through floor of the van?
Why didn’t you glue down the battons and screw into the timber 🙈
Team work certainly is making the dream work, good going 👍
We've are just starting the conversion of our Renault Master which is technically the same as yours. Planning to do the floor the same way but going to try and avoid drilling into the floor having watched a previous #youtuber drilling into the fuel tank 😦
We didn’t want to drill either but the floor was a bit dented and uneven from it being used to carry drums in its previous life. If you do need to drill anywhere, you can easily see where the tank and pipe work is to avoid drilling through.
im going to be getting a van soon for 1st conversion, wont the screws your screwing in the floor come out under the van?
Ah now Paul, you know this cosy, comfy van will spell doom for the poor auld soon to be neglected tents? I don't camp in a tent nearly as often as I used to now that I have the comfort of a vintage hymer.
My partner was never one for camping so now I find I really have to make quite the effort to make myself go camping, I'm enjoying the comfort of a warm camper in remote locations during the winter, apart from lockdowns of course.
Good luck with the converting 👍
You should treat the underside of the van to make sure rust doesn’t spread into the bits you drilled
Great videos Paul - keep them coming
Looking forward to this
Brrrrr the noise when cutting ... brrrr, I have goose bump ^^
no windows???
Great video Paul, I can see a new business venture Paul's Van Conversions (Sheffield Branch) !
Very interesting to see the process. Thanks for the video.
Those holes drilled in the floor, the rust has started already.
I was wincing because my neighbour drilled his van floor, straight through a brake line and a bit of wiring loom elsewhere ( not the floor that one )
You are a joy to watch, almost make me want to do a conversion too, almost :-)
Love this 😍 .... loving the double act too 🤣
Come on paul,sell a tent or two and buy a battery saw. You won't regret. You are seriously spoiled. By the way please dont use silicone anywhere, there's lap sealant,pl300,urethane sealants. Silicone doesn't stick eventually releases when used outdoors regardless of advertising. Have fun!
The sound of cutting insulation board, really makes your teeth itch!! Fact!
Be nice Paul or the boss will make it your new permanent home!
Paul you are definitely a man of many talents👌atb Taff 🤠👊
Nice one fella,interested to see how you get on from start to finish👍
Using a suitable 'sealant/glue' (Sikaflex etc) would have been far better than screwing the batons down through the floor. There are many 'experts' on the net who really know sfa.
Ex UK, from Barnsley/Sheffield areas...now living in Thailand for the last 13 years.
I have to say I'm loving the outdoor videos of yourself, your good lady wife and other camping buddies I've also subscribed to. It really is great to see some of the places I've hiked before and often camped with my beloved old Springer. Keep up the good work and I'll keep checking the updates on your new found skills as a van converter. Love to you both.
Should be cozy 👏🏼👍🏼🙏🏼
Nice job.....get the woman some gloves!
Brilliant series of videos. I’m gonna do it.
Never did i think watching a bloke and his wife work on a van be interesting - who could tell haha!
Love your videos paul ! Keep doing you !! 👍👍
Trigger warning for the sound of styrofoam-esque boards being cut. It's like nails on a chalkboard!
BETA POS
Wow the build is coming along great so far. I’m enjoying this. Looks like a fun project. Everything you do in a project like this will take longer than you think.......Take care, Bluefin.
EXPLAINS EVERYTHING VERY WELL..WATCH THIS GUY AND LEARN...HES BASICALLY GOING STEP BY STEP WITHOUT THE BULL CHIT
Don't copy EXACTLY though, because he's missing on checking he's not about to drill through a pipe or into a loom, and he's not sorting out the fresh metal holes with something to keep rust away.
Heavy undercoat works, or silastic, silicone, paint etc.. Anything really to cover bare metal.
@@RawTopShot BARE METAL TAKES TIME TO DETERIORATE ..IT DOESNT HAPPEN OVERNIGHT..BY THE TIME IT REALLY BECOMES AN ISSUE ..IT WOULD BE A FEW YEARS IN..BY THEN ALL HE HAS TO DO IS REDO THE FLOORING..NOT A PROBLEM OR SELL IT AND MAKE A BETTER ONE
Everyone has different definitions of what 'freedom' means, but it's surprising just how many people shackle themselves to exactly the same responsibility/endless work/anguish as they already have, in pursuit of that freedom. The van is a great idea, but personally I'd just put a double mattress in the back and be gone...doing what we are all claim to be after, being free.
@Cletus Mcbetus So says someone who has never had either.
Oooh a not camping video. (Spoiler, he will saw stuff ! ) ;D
Looking good, going to enjoy following how you both get on 👍
Something tells me a side channel for DIY gear is not impossible!!
Did you weigh the van first to see how much heavier it is at the end?
Your van journey seems to be off to a good start
It will be nice when it’s done, I was surprised to see you making holes in the floor once it was glued down and the sides put on top it would not have moved.what do you both do for work?
This is what I'm thinking of doing! I want to buy a van for my trek around Europe so I don't have to worry about hotels as much
Looking great 😀👍👍 have you showed them your tool? 😂😂
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Looking good 👍
great video can you send a link for your drill
Loving these video you two are a lovely couple Paul it's a pleasure to watch
The videos are fantastic to watch and the humour/piss taking is funny. You make a good team👍. Can't wait see the finished article.
Impact drivers make life so much easier! ;-) This'll be an interesting series to follow. Looks like you've done a good job on the floor. All the best.
If you are following Greg's videos for guidance then check out some of his newest videos as he has done a few that tell what he would do different if he did another van. Saves you making the same mistakes he made 😉
Also check out Neil and Emma from @urban explorer.... Top channel and very funny
Brilliantly done, will be watching these vids back when I start converting my rusty Vw crafter that’s been to the moon and back twice 215k miles on clock 😳
Don’t forget sound dead matting mate
Cutting the insulation was making me cringe🥴like quint’s fingernails on the blackboard on jaws 😂great vid as usual though Paul👍can’t wait for the next instalment.
how can you not just really like those two.... thanks for the video paul, especially with your lady.
This is a great project. Off to a good start too.
Superb,, starting to take shape. I'm nearly as excited as you!
Nice neat job, looking forward to the walls and layout.👍
Awesome guys .. looks great floor .. cheers Chris & Sam
Considering I do carpentry for a living, and have done for a little short of 40 years, I have a black sense of humour watching others do the same. I am sure with a plethora of RUclips videos to scan and the cups of tea flowing you are both going to get there and you will know exactly what has been done to the van and that it’s done correctly. That alone has got to be worth the effort. If I were doing the same as you guys I wouldn’t even vaguely consider buying one already done. It’s not just the saving of money it’s the knowing for certain that it’s done right. I am interested in the choices you make for the fit out as there are some great designs doing the rounds on RUclips that you can pick and chose from and add to as well. Best of luck to you both.
Impact drivers are indeed cracking bits of kit but very easy to get a bit trigger happy 🤣 Looks spot on so far 👍
You're doing well godfather, it's looking good already 👌👌