The Havelock Wool directions I received with the 2 boxes recommended to use a spray adhesive on the wall. What a huge difference the Gorilla Spray Glue made.
For water heating have you considered a Isotemp water heater with engine coolant loop for the heat exchanger. Lots of hot water plus small 750 watt heating element included for those days you are not driving. I would also recommend 3M 90 high temp contact cement to keep the havelock where you put it. The 90 still holds up in the hot days where regular contact cement melts and releases.
Will definitely check out that Isotemp water heater. great idea with the spray adhesive I wonder if the chemical breaks down the wool. That would probably be the way to go if not.
We were watching Bunny’s live and noticed your name came up. After we finish the live we came over and watched a few of your videos and wanted to say that we really enjoyed the perspective that you have. We followed. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos as they come. Also congratulations on hitting 10,000 subscribers. We noticed that that was mentioned and that is a big mile stone.
That wool insulation settling tip was something I hadn't considered despite watching several videos and reading several blogs on the subject. Luckily, I haven't started yet, so thanks for saving me the potential damp/mould + cold nights in the years to come! I love your videos, they're really informative and you explain the topics concisely and clearly which i especially appreciate. Take care and good luck in your future endeavours!
I love hearing what others would change , I’m sure u think u know it all but I guess u only know when ur on the road . All sounds like great changes . N wow 🤯about the wool…. Soo lucky u had to “redo “ the walls . Good to know . Thanks for sharing ur journey 💫
Your van is absolutely beautiful, and has everything I desire in a van. You are very blessed to have so much talent and ability to create such a beautiful living space! I’m a tad envious🙃🙃😬
I've seen people put the Bosch water heater on a twist timer switch. Set it for 30 minutes. Then it just shuts off. Good way to protect your battery bank.
@@JonniesJourney I'm using them both till people get used to the name change. I've got a favor to ask, if you don't mind? Could you go to my missbehavin site and read the comment I posted. Tell me what you think? Leave it up or take it down? Please be honest, you won't hurt my feelings...I promise.
Everyone would love to have a JCV. ( Jonnies Custom Van ). Amazing craftsmanship and you cant tell everything is well put together. I really believe if you build another one there would be something you may not like. Its like designing your home afterwards you wish you would of had something here or there. A lot depends on the climate and road conditions etc. There are so many things we love about our rig and so many thing we dont. But I don’t have your amazing talent. The only thing I get out of wood is splinters. 🥺. Love your van its amazing . You guys are amazing. Love you two. Take care and stay safe out there.👍❤️👏🇺🇸🥑
@@JonniesJourney Hello Jonnie, I made a mistake, it was supposed to say (and you can tell everything is well put together). I hate when this happens. My apologies. Awesome build! I need to pay more attention after I comment. I am a two finger typer and one finger is dyslexic. 😳
Saw the video were you showed and explained everything on your van. I think it’s the best van I have ever seen. So many people have their own and I have seen the videos on them but by far your van is the best layout that I would prefer. It’s just amazing. Love it Love it Jonnie from the tables to the shower so smart everything is so well thought out. Thanks 🙏 for all your service during this pandemic everyone needs someone with your expertise to help them all the time actually. Great 👍 van happy travels.
@@JonniesJourney Hi Jonnie, I am right now watching this video while taking a break from installing my sheep's wool insulation into my pro master. I got the knops, so I'm blowing in the sheep's wool. It sounds like you used the batts/sheets entirely. First, I had learned that those sheets are to be stapled at the top to prevent settling. But that's too late for you and doesn't address my situation since I'm using the loose fill "knops." Did you learn anything that might address settling if one is using the loose knops rather than the sheets/batts? I'd appreciate anything you can share. I'll be traveling regularly in very cold climates in the winter months and need to make sure I get this right. I haven't found any articles that address settling with my type of insulation. Anything you can share would be greatly appreciated! Thank you either way , excellent video!
@@sheri4673 how have you been keeping it on the walls. I would say as you frame make sure you have the quantity you want but expect some setting. Maybe spray adhesive, if you're not against it.
There are always things you find you need to improve once you start using them... But Jonnie, your van looks absolutely fantastic! You did such an amazing job! There is no way I could do what you have done. Your work is just stunning! 🤗
Great video and we agree with these items. We do have a small on board propane tank and carry some in our trailer. So happy we did that. We are waiting for our swing away hitch for the back so hopefully we won't need the bigger trailer. Good advice on the havelock wool. If our insulation was bad when the RV center did the electrical, we were going to use the havelock wool but we had foam board insulation and reflectix in the doors, so to save money we just kept it since it looked just fine and no mold anywhere. People will definitely learn what not to do from this video.
Thank you guys I really appreciate the support. The swing away hitch is going to be perfect. I would do a left swing if possible, I always feel like people go right but left will keep it out of site when camp is set up and it will be closer to your hook up.
It's funny how when you do a build you think you have it just how you want it. But then after camping a time or two you realize you should have done this different or that different. We, too, changed things along the way. I 'think' we have it where we are happy with it right now. But that doesn't mean we won't still run across something in the future that we wish we had done different or want to change.
What a great review you have given for your van build. I feel it is a process and you always learn. I am actually having Embassy RV build mine out which I know is more expensive. They do a controlled custom so some things are set and some things have flexibility depending on the chassis you are building it out on. I didn't want propane and I love their solution for hot water using a hydronic water heater using electric and using the antifreeze pumping through while driving to heat the water. They also use marine products with 23 gallon bladders (2 one for the fresh water and one for the grey) When the fresh is full and used it goes into the grey bladder. Since these two are on top of each other it they always takes the same room as the fresh will go into the grey tank etc. You are amazing doing the build yourself and your Van looks awesome. Always appreciate your content.
Great information. This could prove useful to many. You never know how things will work out until you put them through the test. Great video. Take care.
Awesome Jonnie. Your van is absolutely stunning inside. Thank you for taking the deeper dive PAST the looks and giving us the things that you would change in the next build. I am sure your tips will help someone out here. Blessings Sherry
Thanks for reviewing your own choices and sharing pros/cons with us! I always figured (in my so-far imaginary van) that I'd take a good look at Polyiso, EPS, and XPS. No settling, no moisture absorption, light weight. Love the idea of long storage drawers. I was also thinking that for anything built from wood, I'd use marine birch. Stronger, thinner, lighter than regular plywood. Oh no, I'm thinking about it again....
Thanks so much for this. I had the same concern about the wool settling and now you’ve confirmed it. I just started installing my wool today and I think I’ve found a solution. I’ve threaded some twine about 3 inches down from the top of the wool and hung it on some Command Strip clips meant for hanging string lights. So far it’s looking really good.
just subbed 🤗 loved your informative video, great points. Your van from what I could see is awesome, especially love the cute doggy blanket. 🐕😍 Gonna go check out some more of your videos 🤗🤗🤗🤗
What about foam insulation? I like the draw in the back with a table. What do you mean 2 draws? How do you like the Ford van? Someone said the top was weak. Would you buy another Ford? Thanks for all your ideas lol
Great ideas from your shake down- maybe adding pull out slide shelves in that storage area you mentioned would help you reach the stuff in the back? We’re thinking of that under our couch for some extra storage and being able to reach it easily. (like they have for under bed storage in houses) your van is awesome 😎
@@JonniesJourney you're welcome! Did you film the other 3? I'm new from seeing you on Kevin's tour so I haven't gone back through your videos yet but planning to for sure! Talented lady you are!
I love your build! I have been using thinsulate in my van with spray glue. I stuffed the holes with a fiberglass insulation and am using Low-EZ on the other metal. I upgraded my tires and it really makes the van look good. I wanted to be able to get off road. The propane is interesting. I wondered about that too. I wonder how the bluetti would do with a small air conditioner.
really depends on how many watts it pulls. they have a lot of nice units these days. i am thinking of the Split Air. On hot hot days you could plan on staying at campgrounds with shore power.
We just found you channel and subscribed. (We are pretty new to RUclips). We have a cargo conversion but may do a van conversion soon. Good info. THANKS!
I'm happy that you were able to manage all things well .I myself is also a beginner in offroading and Overlanding and still learning from my friends too and that's what makes our life more exciting when we are learning.
Well, considering the amount of things you did, it's a fantastic achievement that you only found these that you would do differently 😀😀😀😀😀 and some maybe you can change going forward.. anyway congrats again on all that you did, you are amazing ❤❤❤❤❤ full watch including ads as always 👍👍👍👍👍
Great food for thought. This will help many on a future build and get them thinking about these kind of things. Overall the issues you have aren’t that bad in the grand scheme. Modify that back kitchen. It can be done. I know there’s things I could have done differently or better on my never ending project. Proper tools are one thing I wish at the start of my project I would have had access to. Very important! I still think you did a fabulous build.
Thank you Lee Lee. I do agree that having the proper tools are a game changer. You are right, nothing is really that bad in the grand scheme of things.
@@JonniesJourney I just learned that Ryobi has an inverter out now. Works off of the batteries that go with the other tools. Looks to be half of the cost of a portable inverter similar to yours but at the 300 watt level. I need a new impact anyway. So for less than two hundred for that setup. I’ll do a review in the future after purchasing because I’m sold on that.
Can you tell me, would all terrain tires on an extended base, front wheel drive, pro master be suitable for winter/snow/ice driving in the Colorado mountains and iced over streets in the Midwest USA? I won't do a lot of off road driving but I'm older and can't handle digging out a stuck vehicle; I've got to make the absolute best choice for winter driving. As it is, I have to drive dirt roads just to get in and out of my home in the mountains to get my groceries and get stuck when it's icy or sloppy wet (tires spinning in the mud). By chance, do you know, are snow tires better than all terrain? Thank you much for anything you can share!
Oh man, I don't want propane either, but keep coming back to the fact that I'll need it for heating water. How has unplugging your water heater between uses been affecting your battery? Thanks for the tip on the wool insulation!
Andrea I had someone leave a comment about putting a timer on my water heater and it got me thinking. I put a soft touch switch at the head of my bed and wired it to my water heater. now I can wake up and turn it on without even going outside and then turn off when done. Love it. it still drains the battery down about 30% but... is much more doable. Thank you for watching
I think you are way to hard on yourself. I think it turned out amazing. You are such a great craftsman. Your home looks so welcoming, thanks for sharing your regrets so it will help others when doing theirs.
That is such a beautiful van build, just gorgeous inside. Hindsight is always 20/20 right? Well, now you know how to tweak it or what to do different next time. I know one of the 5 things I love, and it is that resin dresser top. Debbie - BluWave Odyssey
Love your work! I’m still in the planning stage. Would adding a piece of wood horizontally between the studs, towards the top, to act as a ledge for the insulation to rest on, work to solve that issue?
I am going to do another build and will certainly have to consider these points. The only thing I would do differently is no propane. I'm just afraid of propane.
I saw your video on how to connect a 12v fuse box to a bluetti. How do you access the AC outlets? Can you do a set up similar to the 12v fuse box? Might be a silly question, but I don't really know much about these things... 😵
I am loving the setup. I do not have an AC unit. If I ever get one I will have to do something more. Right now I am still making it daily with just the Bluetti.
Heyyyy Jonnie? You seem to be pretty connected with the community in Arizona, and I was wondering- is there someone you may have in mind out there who could really use some “easy money,” by towing my daughters Chevy Cobalt from Tucson to Jackson Missouri? She’s a Dialysis Technician transferring over there, and she THOUGHT she had hired an outfit to do that for her, but they turned out to be a fly by night place that won’t take her calls, 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️. She was gonna pay them 850.00. I sure would like that money to go to really help someone but I don’t know if any message boards or anything to announce to. She just needs it there to start work by March 6th. What do you think??
I suppose you are happy with your fridge..do you have a video on it? I cannot find one in your video search. Will you drop a reference to it if you have one? Thank you!
For the heater I have seen a van build with a marine heater that heats water from the engine radiator. What are your thoughts on that system? Also, what all-terrain tires have you chosen? When I called discount tire, they would not give me all-terrain tires because they said they weren’t rated for the promaster.
I still do not have the all-terrain. Would love the K2's though. I have heard about those heaters and have a friend going to install one when he gets his transit. I will keep everyone posted.
@@JonniesJourney my son just put a Newport 9000 into my van and in January. He’s going to put a boat water heater that heats the water while you drive. My first road trip will be in January 🙏🏻🤞
@@JonniesJourney im glad you did. I have not started the flooring for my van yet, im trying something different with the exposed body, i am painting sll the surfaces with thermal paint and just use white insulation but with spray foam in the ribs and any gaps, i might use the same insulation in the floors with extra blocks in each centre 12mm or 15mm thick, UK weather condensation is my most tasked in the van for my build, light design wood gapped walls and ceiling, no overhead cabinets for now, kitchen cabinets every where for an extra bed or a long bench, shower and kitchen side by side, child and pet safe even with sliding door open, (allows me to leave the door open but no one can come in) unless cabinets are unlocked. single person van build but has space for friends. But i gotta have my big screen tv and will need ac200max with expansion battery for everything else, induction stove, air fryer, gas stove for additional cooking, coffee machine. I hope i get to enjoy for this summer. I should have done this 2 years ago and finished 2 years ago.
@DimmosGeeknd wow it sounds like it will be amazing. You sure have your work cut out this spring. I would live to be updated on how the thermal coating does. Safe travels and enjoy the journey 🙂
@@JonniesJourney ill try my best to document it, i am just doing what i can at the moment because my engine needs some attention that i will do at a later date. i may paint over the thermal paint with my chosen colour.
I'm just so impressed with your videos ....👍😍....JoAnn
Awe thank you so much JoAnn 🙂
Thank you for sharing what you’ve learned and what you’d do differently. Videos like these are so helpful!
Thank you Heather. Glad to help. Good Luck on your build
Very interesting 🤔 great share 😁 happy travels
Thank you so much
Found out about your van build over at Cheap RV. This is the best one I’ve seen. Well done.
Thank you so much. I am building one now that is really coming out nice. I actually like it more than mine. Put a new video out yesterday.
Just saw your video on the New Jersey guy’s channel. So impressive. Had to come over here and subscribe. Happy traveling.
so awesome thank you again Barbara
Super good build!
Thank you Gina
thanks for sharing. the van is so beautiful
Thanks Deb
The Havelock Wool directions I received with the 2 boxes recommended to use a spray adhesive on the wall. What a huge difference the Gorilla Spray Glue made.
Absolutely. We were trying not to use the spray but after doing Patty's van, wow game changer.
Really awesome van!!
Thank you so much Janelle
For water heating have you considered a Isotemp water heater with engine coolant loop for the heat exchanger. Lots of hot water plus small 750 watt heating element included for those days you are not driving. I would also recommend 3M 90 high temp contact cement to keep the havelock where you put it. The 90 still holds up in the hot days where regular contact cement melts and releases.
Will definitely check out that Isotemp water heater. great idea with the spray adhesive I wonder if the chemical breaks down the wool. That would probably be the way to go if not.
Your van is so awesome
Thank you so much Lisa I really appreciate that.
@Jonnie's Journey wish u could build one out for me and my hubby
@@lisahall7893 I may just be for hire someday. Really thinking about it
That would be awesome .U have the talent and know how .
you made a lot of sense and clearly explained your points, foowing.
Thank you again Beau. I appreciate that
We were watching Bunny’s live and noticed your name came up. After we finish the live we came over and watched a few of your videos and wanted to say that we really enjoyed the perspective that you have. We followed. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos as they come. Also congratulations on hitting 10,000 subscribers. We noticed that that was mentioned and that is a big mile stone.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. Bunny is an awesome awesome person. 😁
That wool insulation settling tip was something I hadn't considered despite watching several videos and reading several blogs on the subject. Luckily, I haven't started yet, so thanks for saving me the potential damp/mould + cold nights in the years to come! I love your videos, they're really informative and you explain the topics concisely and clearly which i especially appreciate. Take care and good luck in your future endeavours!
Thank you so much. Glad you caught this before installing. Every little bit of help helps...🙂
I love hearing what others would change , I’m sure u think u know it all but I guess u only know when ur on the road . All sounds like great changes . N wow 🤯about the wool…. Soo lucky u had to “redo “ the walls . Good to know .
Thanks for sharing ur journey 💫
very lucky with the walls. thanks for watching.
Buen vídeo, enhorabuena y gracias.
thank you so much
*love love love you Van. Nice review after the build. Experience is the true educator*
Thank you Ma4c/Kari. Experience is everything.
thank you so much for sharing your insight on the havelock wool!! haven't heard about this anywhere else
Once the walls are up you don't see it. Thanks for watching
We’re insulating our build with havelock wool very soon, so THANK YOU for sharing your experience with the batts slipping down!
Everyone was talking about not spraying it. I would totally spray it next time. Thanks for watching good luck on your build 👍🙂
One of my favorite channels!!
Thank you so much
Your van is absolutely beautiful, and has everything I desire in a van. You are very blessed to have so much talent and ability to create such a beautiful living space! I’m a tad envious🙃🙃😬
awe thank you so much. i pray you get your dream van some day. always here if you have any questions
Thank you. I appreciate you sharing those 5 things. I've thought about Travel Nursing. Now, just any remote work is considered.
I really liked my travel nurse experience. Best of luck to you.
🌼 You should be very grateful for the skills you have! 💙💙💙
i absolutely am. thats why I try and pay it forward as much as I can
I've seen people put the Bosch water heater on a twist timer switch. Set it for 30 minutes. Then it just shuts off. Good way to protect your battery bank.
Love this idea. Thank you so much
Helpful information! Thanks for schooling us on a better way to do our vans!
Awe you changed the name back. I love helping others
@@JonniesJourney I'm using them both till people get used to the name change. I've got a favor to ask, if you don't mind? Could you go to my missbehavin site and read the comment I posted. Tell me what you think? Leave it up or take it down? Please be honest, you won't hurt my feelings...I promise.
Nice clear explanations
Thank you. Thanks for watching
Everyone would love to have a JCV. ( Jonnies Custom Van ). Amazing craftsmanship and you cant tell everything is well put together. I really believe if you build another one there would be something you may not like. Its like designing your home afterwards you wish you would of had something here or there. A lot depends on the climate and road conditions etc. There are so many things we love about our rig and so many thing we dont. But I don’t have your amazing talent. The only thing I get out of wood is splinters. 🥺. Love your van its amazing . You guys are amazing. Love you two. Take care and stay safe out there.👍❤️👏🇺🇸🥑
Awe Mel you are always way to kind to me. I do love your opinions though. I trust your sound advice and comments. Love back to both of you.
@@JonniesJourney Hello Jonnie, I made a mistake, it was supposed to say (and you can tell everything is well put together). I hate when this happens. My apologies. Awesome build! I need to pay more attention after I comment. I am a two finger typer and one finger is dyslexic. 😳
@@melduncanakamelnetteliving9892 I knew what you meant. 😆🤣
Saw the video were you showed and explained everything on your van. I think it’s the best van I have ever seen. So many people have their own and I have seen the videos on them but by far your van is the best layout that I would prefer. It’s just amazing. Love it Love it Jonnie from the tables to the shower so smart everything is so well thought out. Thanks 🙏 for all your service during this pandemic everyone needs someone with your expertise to help them all the time actually. Great 👍 van happy travels.
Thank you so much Maggie. I really really appreciate this.
Thanks for sharing the lessons learned! ✌🏻
Thank you Tara.
Great info to have, thanks SO MUCH! Helps me plan and wish :)
Awesome. Good luck on you planning and building. again thank you so much for the support here.
Thanks for sharing the mistakes!👍 There is always something to learn and change in Van life.😉 Catch you later!
You got that right. Thanks for watching.
Omg your so smart. When your ready to sell I’ll buy it😂
Thank you Susan. I will let you know if it ever goes on the market. Thanks for watching and commenting.
This was so helpful. Thank you for your candor!
Thank you for watching
Glad I came upon your channel. Getting ready to change course in life. Excited! Love the van interior. Amazing adventure you're on :)
Thank you so much Lina. I am loving it.
Hi Jonnie! All your "mistakes" are lessons learned for sure. Thanks for sharing with us what you'd do different. Still an epic build!
Thank you my friend.
@@JonniesJourney Hi Jonnie, I am right now watching this video while taking a break from installing my sheep's wool insulation into my pro master. I got the knops, so I'm blowing in the sheep's wool. It sounds like you used the batts/sheets entirely. First, I had learned that those sheets are to be stapled at the top to prevent settling. But that's too late for you and doesn't address my situation since I'm using the loose fill "knops." Did you learn anything that might address settling if one is using the loose knops rather than the sheets/batts? I'd appreciate anything you can share. I'll be traveling regularly in very cold climates in the winter months and need to make sure I get this right. I haven't found any articles that address settling with my type of insulation. Anything you can share would be greatly appreciated! Thank you either way , excellent video!
@@sheri4673 how have you been keeping it on the walls. I would say as you frame make sure you have the quantity you want but expect some setting. Maybe spray adhesive, if you're not against it.
Loved the video. Totally agree, propane is a must. Thanks for sharing
Live and learn
Great tips! Thanks!
Thank you so much.
There are always things you find you need to improve once you start using them... But Jonnie, your van looks absolutely fantastic! You did such an amazing job! There is no way I could do what you have done. Your work is just stunning! 🤗
Thanks so much Angela! 😊 I really appreciate that. I can just imagine how you would decorate it out with all your talent.
Great video and we agree with these items. We do have a small on board propane tank and carry some in our trailer. So happy we did that. We are waiting for our swing away hitch for the back so hopefully we won't need the bigger trailer. Good advice on the havelock wool. If our insulation was bad when the RV center did the electrical, we were going to use the havelock wool but we had foam board insulation and reflectix in the doors, so to save money we just kept it since it looked just fine and no mold anywhere. People will definitely learn what not to do from this video.
Thank you guys I really appreciate the support. The swing away hitch is going to be perfect. I would do a left swing if possible, I always feel like people go right but left will keep it out of site when camp is set up and it will be closer to your hook up.
@@JonniesJourney Great advice, now I need to see what we ordered...lol
It's funny how when you do a build you think you have it just how you want it. But then after camping a time or two you realize you should have done this different or that different. We, too, changed things along the way. I 'think' we have it where we are happy with it right now. But that doesn't mean we won't still run across something in the future that we wish we had done different or want to change.
Very true. That's why I never say "this is my final build" Thank you for your support Felix
What a great review you have given for your van build. I feel it is a process and you always learn. I am actually having Embassy RV build mine out which I know is more expensive. They do a controlled custom so some things are set and some things have flexibility depending on the chassis you are building it out on. I didn't want propane and I love their solution for hot water using a hydronic water heater using electric and using the antifreeze pumping through while driving to heat the water. They also use marine products with 23 gallon bladders (2 one for the fresh water and one for the grey) When the fresh is full and used it goes into the grey bladder. Since these two are on top of each other it they always takes the same room as the fresh will go into the grey tank etc. You are amazing doing the build yourself and your Van looks awesome. Always appreciate your content.
Can't wait to hear all about your van. how exciting
As usual, I so enjoyed your video. You are very talented indeed.
Thank you so much Mozo. I appreciate that.
Great information. This could prove useful to many. You never know how things will work out until you put them through the test. Great video. Take care.
Thank you friend. woohoo hiking the next two days.
Good info Jonnie 💕💕💕
Thank you friend.
@@JonniesJourney I just watched Meant 2 be's Mike and Theresa's solar build.. wow.. that's a lot of solar!!!
Awesome Jonnie. Your van is absolutely stunning inside. Thank you for taking the deeper dive PAST the looks and giving us the things that you would change in the next build. I am sure your tips will help someone out here. Blessings Sherry
Thank you Sherry. Yes, even the pretty builds have flaws.
Thanks for reviewing your own choices and sharing pros/cons with us! I always figured (in my so-far imaginary van) that I'd take a good look at Polyiso, EPS, and XPS. No settling, no moisture absorption, light weight. Love the idea of long storage drawers. I was also thinking that for anything built from wood, I'd use marine birch. Stronger, thinner, lighter than regular plywood. Oh no, I'm thinking about it again....
LOL... I used birch plywood for entire build. girl we got to get you on the road. what would it take?
Thanks so much for this. I had the same concern about the wool settling and now you’ve confirmed it. I just started installing my wool today and I think I’ve found a solution. I’ve threaded some twine about 3 inches down from the top of the wool and hung it on some Command Strip clips meant for hanging string lights. So far it’s looking really good.
ah very good idea. you may want to do a video on it for others to learn from.
Johnny thank you for that wonderful video it was very informative
Thank you Troy/Christian
Excellent video. The van is beautiful. You will adapt and overcome. It is amazing how organized and simple these small places are.
Thanks so much! Appreciate that
just subbed 🤗 loved your informative video, great points. Your van from what I could see is awesome, especially love the cute doggy blanket. 🐕😍 Gonna go check out some more of your videos 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Thank you so much and welcome to an awesome community.
Very informative upload Jonnie! Your van is awesome! ✌🧡
Thank you C-Dub
@@JonniesJourney you are most welcome :>)
What about foam insulation?
I like the draw in the back with a table. What do you mean 2 draws? How do you like the Ford van? Someone said the top was weak. Would you buy another Ford? Thanks for all your ideas lol
this build is the RAM Promaster. we didn't like how it narrowed down at the top on the Ford.
Good to know. Getting ready for my wool install. I’m trying to think of what will
Hold it up there.
yes I was suprised to see it slide down. hoping the extra fill is keeping it in place. thanks for watching
Great ideas from your shake down- maybe adding pull out slide shelves in that storage area you mentioned would help you reach the stuff in the back? We’re thinking of that under our couch for some extra storage and being able to reach it easily. (like they have for under bed storage in houses) your van is awesome 😎
Thank you so much. The slides are definitely a thought.
Great video, We learn from our experience, but your van is perfect nevertheless.
I just finished your video. Wow I love all the new changes. We sure are talented women.
Love love love your van build. AT tires & front wheel drive is an AWEmazing combo! Good points & great vid Jonnie! HugZ to you guys!
Thank you so much Debra. Hugz my friend.
Absolutely love your van! Amazing job!
Thank you so much Joolz
@@JonniesJourney you're welcome! Did you film the other 3? I'm new from seeing you on Kevin's tour so I haven't gone back through your videos yet but planning to for sure! Talented lady you are!
@@joolzbohr yes I did. They are not the best quality videos but the builds are awesome.
@@joolzbohr thank you so much for watching
@@JonniesJourney my daughter has also started travel nursing. Keep telling her she needs to get a van like this.
Great tips with the wool, I guess it was a blessing that the windows came in late. Awesome video, hope y’all are staying warm!
Yes it was. I was like oh wow when I took the temp walls down. It is warming up a little.
I'll definitely have to remember that about the drawers in back. Lol.
I would definitely go that route next time.
I just love looking at your van and all the decor. The natural, earthy brown tones are perfectly calming.
Thank you so much Doreen. I appreciate that.
Oh and you are definitely on your way to being a custom van builder! You do amazing work and your van is AH-MAY-ZING!!!
Thank you so much Derec/Tonya
I love your build! I have been using thinsulate in my van with spray glue. I stuffed the holes with a fiberglass insulation and am using Low-EZ on the other metal. I upgraded my tires and it really makes the van look good. I wanted to be able to get off road. The propane is interesting. I wondered about that too. I wonder how the bluetti would do with a small air conditioner.
really depends on how many watts it pulls. they have a lot of nice units these days. i am thinking of the Split Air. On hot hot days you could plan on staying at campgrounds with shore power.
Tire bargains in high ridge has good all terain s at a decent price. That size tire can get pretty pricey quickly.
Awesome, thank you so much for the tip.
We just found you channel and subscribed. (We are pretty new to RUclips). We have a cargo conversion but may do a van conversion soon. Good info. THANKS!
thanks for joining, I just did a tour of an awesome cargo trailer. its becoming so popular. i love it.
I'm happy that you were able to manage all things well .I myself is also a beginner in offroading and Overlanding and still learning from my friends too and that's what makes our life more exciting when we are learning.
absolutely. learning everyday is the plan
Well, considering the amount of things you did, it's a fantastic achievement that you only found these that you would do differently 😀😀😀😀😀 and some maybe you can change going forward.. anyway congrats again on all that you did, you are amazing ❤❤❤❤❤ full watch including ads as always 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you my friend I appreciate you and all your kind comments.
@@JonniesJourney 🤗😘🤗😘🤗
Great video!! also - what kind of induction cook top do you have? Are you happy with it?
I have the Nuwave and love it
Have you thought of putting a Hing on,your bed with shocks. That way you could lift your bed and get to your water tanks easier.
Just a thought.
oh.......now you got me thinking
Great food for thought. This will help many on a future build and get them thinking about these kind of things. Overall the issues you have aren’t that bad in the grand scheme. Modify that back kitchen. It can be done. I know there’s things I could have done differently or better on my never ending project. Proper tools are one thing I wish at the start of my project I would have had access to. Very important! I still think you did a fabulous build.
Thank you Lee Lee. I do agree that having the proper tools are a game changer. You are right, nothing is really that bad in the grand scheme of things.
@@JonniesJourney I just learned that Ryobi has an inverter out now. Works off of the batteries that go with the other tools. Looks to be half of the cost of a portable inverter similar to yours but at the 300 watt level. I need a new impact anyway. So for less than two hundred for that setup. I’ll do a review in the future after purchasing because I’m sold on that.
Jonnie, really interesting. I would be afraid to have the propane also, interesting change. 🐸
For now we are still passing on propane but at least its not 100% a no now.
I’m just incredibly impressed with this build.
Thank you so much my friend. I appreciate that.
Great video Jonnie 💙 The VAN looks AWESOME 🤩 Yes, Propane and all-terrain tires 👍🏼👍🏼 looking forward to the next video - Ray
Thank you Ray I appreciate that.
Can you tell me, would all terrain tires on an extended base, front wheel drive, pro master be suitable for winter/snow/ice driving in the Colorado mountains and iced over streets in the Midwest USA? I won't do a lot of off road driving but I'm older and can't handle digging out a stuck vehicle; I've got to make the absolute best choice for winter driving. As it is, I have to drive dirt roads just to get in and out of my home in the mountains to get my groceries and get stuck when it's icy or sloppy wet (tires spinning in the mud). By chance, do you know, are snow tires better than all terrain? Thank you much for anything you can share!
Awesome job! We are looking at a Class A that we want to remodel and modify to add bunks in the hallway. I should hire you! Thanks for sharing!
LOL.... I may be for hire someday. Thank you Kevin.
Oh man, I don't want propane either, but keep coming back to the fact that I'll need it for heating water. How has unplugging your water heater between uses been affecting your battery? Thanks for the tip on the wool insulation!
Andrea I had someone leave a comment about putting a timer on my water heater and it got me thinking. I put a soft touch switch at the head of my bed and wired it to my water heater. now I can wake up and turn it on without even going outside and then turn off when done. Love it. it still drains the battery down about 30% but... is much more doable. Thank you for watching
I think you are way to hard on yourself. I think it turned out amazing. You are such a great craftsman. Your home looks so welcoming, thanks for sharing your regrets so it will help others when doing theirs.
Thank you so much Kathy. I am for sure my worst critic. appreciate your kindness
That is such a beautiful van build, just gorgeous inside. Hindsight is always 20/20 right? Well, now you know how to tweak it or what to do different next time. I know one of the 5 things I love, and it is that resin dresser top. Debbie - BluWave Odyssey
Thank you so much Debbie. I do love that as well, it's on the list.
Always love to hear people's personal insights- it helps others make good decisions. -LUCRETIA
Thank you Lucretia
Love your work! I’m still in the planning stage. Would adding a piece of wood horizontally between the studs, towards the top, to act as a ledge for the insulation to rest on, work to solve that issue?
Sounds like it would definitely help. thanks for watching Maria, I appreciate it and good luck. Planning is the most important.
Hi I plan on rigid foam board R7 per inch which will be R14 minimum this summer but will not be as nice as your build lol 😃🌵🌲👣👣✌️👍
ah ha ha. R14 sounds perfect. Thank you Mark for watching and commenting. appreciate it
Great build! Would you consider spray foam insulation next time after your experience with the settling of the wool insulation?
Thank you Bud. Not sure, I seem to overfill when I use that and heard it can push out on the aluminum. Have you tryed it.
@@JonniesJourney No, I am still planning a build.
Good tips
Thanks for sharing
Thank you Gloria
I am going to do another build and will certainly have to consider these points. The only thing I would do differently is no propane. I'm just afraid of propane.
We really are trying to avoid it as well.
I saw your video on how to connect a 12v fuse box to a bluetti. How do you access the AC outlets? Can you do a set up similar to the 12v fuse box? Might be a silly question, but I don't really know much about these things... 😵
Absolutely I will get one up hopefully by next week. My way is the very very easiest way.
@@JonniesJourney that would be amaaaazing! Can't wait to watch it! 😍
Hello thanks for sharing. Do you still think you have enough power? Would you change anything in that regard?
I am loving the setup. I do not have an AC unit. If I ever get one I will have to do something more. Right now I am still making it daily with just the Bluetti.
What about stapling the wool to the furring strips?
It doesn't have a backing to staple, it's a loose wool. Otherwise I wood do that for sure.
Heyyyy Jonnie? You seem to be pretty connected with the community in Arizona, and I was wondering- is there someone you may have in mind out there who could really use some “easy money,” by towing my daughters Chevy Cobalt from Tucson to Jackson Missouri? She’s a Dialysis Technician transferring over there, and she THOUGHT she had hired an outfit to do that for her, but they turned out to be a fly by night place that won’t take her calls, 🤷🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️. She was gonna pay them 850.00. I sure would like that money to go to really help someone but I don’t know if any message boards or anything to announce to. She just needs it there to start work by March 6th. What do you think??
I might be able to help. Email me at jesrn97@aol.com it will be easier to communicate (for me lol)
Jonnie's Journey awesome 😁! I’ll be emailing you from my husbands email address, 👍🏼!
I suppose you are happy with your fridge..do you have a video on it? I cannot find one in your video search. Will you drop a reference to it if you have one? Thank you!
Cindy I have the Isotherm Cruise 165. this exact model/color is not available anymore.
@@JonniesJourney ok thank you!
Do you use the van system to charge the power bank?
sometimes yes. especially on overcast days.
For the heater I have seen a van build with a marine heater that heats water from the engine radiator. What are your thoughts on that system? Also, what all-terrain tires have you chosen? When I called discount tire, they would not give me all-terrain tires because they said they weren’t rated for the promaster.
I still do not have the all-terrain. Would love the K2's though. I have heard about those heaters and have a friend going to install one when he gets his transit. I will keep everyone posted.
@@JonniesJourney my son just put a Newport 9000 into my van and in January. He’s going to put a boat water heater that heats the water while you drive.
My first road trip will be in January 🙏🏻🤞
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welcome my friend
water heater is draining the bluetti because you did not install a switch for the water heater.
I have added a switch, made all the difference 🙂
@@JonniesJourney im glad you did. I have not started the flooring for my van yet, im trying something different with the exposed body, i am painting sll the surfaces with thermal paint and just use white insulation but with spray foam in the ribs and any gaps, i might use the same insulation in the floors with extra blocks in each centre 12mm or 15mm thick, UK weather condensation is my most tasked in the van for my build, light design wood gapped walls and ceiling, no overhead cabinets for now, kitchen cabinets every where for an extra bed or a long bench, shower and kitchen side by side, child and pet safe even with sliding door open, (allows me to leave the door open but no one can come in) unless cabinets are unlocked. single person van build but has space for friends. But i gotta have my big screen tv and will need ac200max with expansion battery for everything else, induction stove, air fryer, gas stove for additional cooking, coffee machine. I hope i get to enjoy for this summer.
I should have done this 2 years ago and finished 2 years ago.
@DimmosGeeknd wow it sounds like it will be amazing. You sure have your work cut out this spring. I would live to be updated on how the thermal coating does. Safe travels and enjoy the journey 🙂
@@JonniesJourney ill try my best to document it, i am just doing what i can at the moment because my engine needs some attention that i will do at a later date. i may paint over the thermal paint with my chosen colour.