I need a shirt like that "It'll only take a half an hour"'. I love that. The shirt I'm wearing right now says "I used to be a people person then people ruined it."
Some hack ikea cabinets for installation in vans. But I am sure you are well underway by now. Great job. Enjoying narrowboat vlogs as well. Hi from California
I do love your vlogs! I laughed so much at your honesty, humanity and misfortune? Sorry! It's good to watch realistic struggles rather than a perfect professional you can never emulate. Enjoy your gin and tonic and I do hope you're much better now.
Hi David, you made the cutting of the vinyl around the wheel arches look very easy indeed. My roll has just been delivered only its 5m long. A time lapse of the cutting was a great way to film it, I may borrow that if its ok. Hope you're feeling much better soon.
I've added a link in the description to your channel as I've had a couple of queries (although a lot of people also recognise it immediately as yours!)
Solid ply will be very heavy. Tea, another cup of tea and a walk in what looks to be nice weather to clear your head. Once, g and t’d followed by sleep and it is a new day. Be careful of screwing into the end grain of the baton as it will be a very weak joint. In the states there is a jig that positions the drill hole and screw in to the side which is much stronger, (will try to find the name for you) it will help with later boxes.
The linoleum went in so well that it just 'floored' me. And, keeping the humor theme, the marine term for your cassette is 'head' so I think the decision to put the 'head' at the foot of the bed was wise as well as a fortuitous fit. After all, that keeps your nose at some distance and feet don't smell.
After all that preamble about the box, I was expecting some monstrosity that would cause women to weep and children to scream in terror... and then you showed it and I thought, 'Well, that doesn't look that bad at all!' At any rate, kudos to you for bravely soldiering on despite being under the weather!
Don't beat yourself up! The lino looks fantastic, nice job and a nice colour etc too the unit frame work didn't look bad at all!! You've obviously got it right with the measuring and use your "being particular" to select the best and straightest bits of timber and then it will be hey Presto! Best bit really is good on you for giving it a go!!
Bless your heart! I do fell your pain. I to can not cut a straight line. In matter of fact I can't read a tape measure to save my life. I have to count thoughts little lines & it's not getting any better as time goes bye. As eye sight gets worst as you age... lol... I do like the way your floor did come out. A lot of van people leave the potty out in between the middle of the seats for guests to set on when in the van. They just throw a cushion & blanket over them so people can't see it or smell it. Just a thought for you, but it's your van like I always tell you, you do you & forget what others say. But I think your doing a fine job. Keep it up & I do hope your gin & tonic was great after you was done for the day. Looking forward to seeing the next step of the van build. Chris
A few years ago, I fitted out a folding caravan for living in. Now all my panels such as around the toilet, stove and kitchen sink had to be demountable so I didn't want heavyweight stuff and constructed them from a slender frame of pine strips about ½" thick and faced them with Formica filling the void with spray foam - result= nice, rigid, wipe-clean panels that were light enough to move easily. My shower base was fixed in one corner with a cover that could be stood upon to facilitate using a fold-down basin with mirror over for washing and shaving. The whole was enclosed in a shower curtain hung from a demountable rail which provided privacy and led the shower water into the tray. The toilet had a demountable panel (as above) with a door (to enclose the toilet when not in use) and as the door was opened it pulled a shower curtain round across the front of the toilet to provide privacy. I installed a gas water heater to feed the shower and basin with pipes round to the kitchen area and sink. There was also a gas fired radiator to provide heating. At the end of the caravan was a 4ft wide bed that converted to provide seating and a dining table. All this was in a folding caravan measuring just 4m by 2.1m with an interior headroom of 2.2m (opened up) or a height of just 1.2m folded . I lived in it quite comfortably for several months.
I needed you in my life to keep me laughing at me 😆 it’s not perfect but it’s my build ! May we meet in the DIY lot at a van gathering- those are my people. **seeing where my mood takes me today***
Don't worry too much David. It will all come together in the end. Once you get the sides onto the cabinet you will have achieved 'Nirvana', or probably more commonly known in carpentry circles as 'structural integrity'. I've just started my van build and its daunting. Keep up the good work.
"Stretchy wood", I've bought plenty of that in my time, I feel your pain David. Remember the old saying " a little bit of filler and a little bit of paint makes a joiner what he aint.
By now your bed is probably done. Some 40 years ago I made a bed for our youngest, then a young teen. It had drawers and wheels, all carefully planned out. NOTHING quite fit together right but paint an a large duvet covered the worst of it. It ended up weighing a TON and the heavy duty wheels soon broke, which added to the cockeyed-ness. So glad we moved couple of years later and it was too heavy to ship. Bought her next bed.
I just can t resist adding 1 thing, if you use too heavy plywood under your bedding it will be too hard and uncomfortable, a little give in the plywood is softer.( Insert smile here)
You're not alone. I recently made a rack to hold three 5 gallon water containers. Every leg was different lengths but I sawed them all together. I assembled it and it was wobbling like a baby Giraffe. I basically had to take it all apart and rescrew and assemble it while it was on the ground.
Your videos are fantastic. Always make me chuckle especially the self deprecating remarks. Love the presentation always very professional and so well elocuted.
David, Enjoyed the blog very much. You are doing a good job considering you are not a professional and have little experience. Don't give up! Mistakes are the way we learn the most valuable lessons and get the most experience. The lino job was well done as all of your small miss cuts are under cabinetry or trim. Carry on and hope you feel much better. mk
Great work - You always start with a general theory of things - As Leonardo says - could can only every truly learn through experimentation. Just think about all the valuable advice you will be able to provide once you have finished
As a working paramedic I can strongly advise and brufen.. 👍😂 with the likely diagnosis of Manbola which is much worse than manful !!! Hot toddy and Big sleeps to compliment your fresh air is my recommendation🧐😂 oh original reason for writing .. another fab Vlog .. wonderfully informative and entertaining as ever!
Apologies would have made more sense if my big sausage fingers had not deleted some words ...should have read “tubi grip and brufen” damn these readers 🤓
Aw.... get well soon ! 😷 My hubby is a carpet fitter and he said you made a damn good job of the vinyl (Lino as you call it). Fab video. Cannot wait for the next episode ! Thank you 😊
If you keep progressing at this rate it won't be long until you can take the van on its first ride, as you suggested in an earlier episode. And I agree, the experience will be useful in finding out if there are "snags" that should be dealt with before the whole van is "set in stone". Much easier to modify a plan than a finished camper-van!
Ah ... I must confess the van is now much further forward and I still haven't done a test run in it but it's looking pretty neat if I say so myself (as you'll see in vlogs 15 & 16)
Your not alone David, I, like you have yet to plan my layout, I have downloaded software to help me plan a plan in 3D but I've not even got round to even trying to use it, way over my head. I'm in the process of buying pretty much everything I want in my VW Crafter LWB, and know what I want, solar, full toilet, and shower, fixed double bed, and a fold away single bed, but I'm only now just about ready for stripping the van out then sound deadening and insulation. We get cold winters here of -35, so insulation will be heavy duty.
Fabulous series David, loving it! Got an idea for that flooring tube. A couple of nice false tail pipes sticking out the back, nicely sprayed up in shiny chrome plating. No one will come within a mile of you when you get out on the open roads!
I’m wondering if the self adhesive vinyl squares or “planks” would work and if they would be easier or just present their own challenges. Nice choice in flooring, regardless.
If you ever do this again, try googling using builder's paper (butcher's paper, rosin paper, or whatever they call it in the UK) to make a template of the floor. You make all the mistakes on inexpensive paper, rather than sweating over the actual flooring. I did this when redoing my bath and kitchen. Took the template to the store where I bought the flooring and they even cut it out for me at the store for no cost. Brought it home, rolled it out, and it fit perfectly.
You did a very nice job on the flooring. Yes you look unwell so don t make any serious decisions now maybe. I just went thru a similar process myself while feeling a little unwell and made a mess of it. Had to scrap the whole thing! I m enjoying your video, thanks for filming it.
I am glad you said that this was filmed in April because I had thought you might have had too good of a time in London as shown on Cursing the Cut. You, the Boat girl and friends were being a bit naughty. Just kidding. You were having fun. Good work on the floor. I agree with putting the port-a-potty in the rear. It will be easy to empty there as well.
Bless you. Anyone who has embarked on these projects knows how you feel. Thinking about the trunking over the side doors. How about painting them black and fitting 12v LED stips to them. You may not need the extra light so they could have there own light switch, but you could lay in your bed and look at them an think what wonderfull bespoke and unique entry light fittings you have, as aposed to a bit more carpet.
If your not getting 90 degrees cuts on your chop saw it's because it's not set up properly...did you get a triangle square with it....you need to use that to set the back plate square and also check the blade is vertical and not centre there are you tube video's showing how to set them up...
I'm beginning to think you're right. The reviews I'd read of the DeWalt were all commending how accurate it was "out of the box" so I didn't check it but now I think I should have done!
Another entertaining video, thank you. I do wish you'd filmed the framing debacle though :) I'm currently converting a Nissan NV200, which is tiny in comparison to your van, imagine the frustration I'm going through trying to find space to fit the loo.
Well I'm 70% through the conversion and things are looking pretty tight, especially as there will be two of us in there. But I must keep in mind the original criteria, an everyday commute to work, be able to park anywhere and be economical. Time will tell if I have made the correct choice. But even though I've sworn many many times during this undertaking I've loved every painful minute really :). Looking forward to the your next installment. Cheers.
I'm breezing through Vandemonium much like Cruising the Cut...and yes i'm not skipping the Ads: Many Garden products, i did get an ad for an actual Campervan Manufacturer which which i'm surprised there's not more of tbh, i'm just 2 mins into a '6 MIN' yes 6 minute ad for 'safety tape' for commercial floor space..i'm just muting the rest of it as i feel i have the jist of it already.
thin ply and thick ply is after all the total weight of the van argument its why caravans use light weight items to build them in some places will weigh the van and make you take items out until you reach the safe working load of the van!
I was trying to come up with a joke involving "head and feet above the poo tank" but i just didn't have the heart in me for some reason. Anyway it's looking good. Now go and enjoy that Gin and Tonic, have one for me as well sir. I hope you got to feeling better after this video was made... cheers.
Hi, hope you are feeling much better. You did a grand job on the flooring. Skipping ahead a bit I was wondering if you have heard about Froli box springs for extra comfort under your mattress. They are used in motor homes and marine craft and they are available on Amazon UK should you want to be comfortable when you start using the van full time. From the pictures on Amazon it looks like something you would enjoy tackling as it’s like building your own bed. Of course only you can say if it busts your budget or not, just thought I’d mention it though. Good luck with the bed frame.
Your floor looks fantastic. In Arizona, thrift stores are very popular . Do you anything like them in G.B. ? When I lived there none existed. All types of used small cabinets, at a very good price (no assembly required). Hope you feel well soon. Richard M.
Thriftbstores in the US are what are usually called charity Shops in the UK. Some of them are enormous and can have a floor area the size of a football pitch. Mainly clothing, but usually a reasonable kitchen/appliance section and a small furniture corner.
May I venture to respond to the last commenter..and your reply. The US "thrift store" translates fairly well into English as a "charity shop". Though the range and type of stock varies because of the differing demography, legal requirements, disposable economic profiles, and the political and sociocultural characteristics that inform the US and the UK retailing behaviours. ... Trans cultural comparative trading dynamics apart... gotta love your wonderful respondents. What amazing followers you have..and I'm not surprised. I'm sure it's not just me who is constantly flabaghasted at your intrepid "Let's Have a Go at That" attitude. Bravo and Ole... It still scares the wits out of me watching you build this amazing van-home unassisted and from scratch. I'm a danger to 'All Mankind' if I as much as wield a screwdriver ..without a safety net...but you are out there, battling second degree "man" head cold symptoms, in your wolly sox, glueing and screwing and even thinking about gerbil and hamster welfare. I am speechless...as anyone can see (?). So...Bravo on your excellent lino-man-ship .. and good luck on loocation and squarifying carpentry. It's almost too exhausting to watch. Encore!
I've seen a lot of people who build their own campers put the toilet on a pull-out system under the bed with rails underneath the unit so you can just open a cabinet, pull it out and do your business, then simply push it back in again. Putting some sort of small bathroom extractor fan with a vent to the outside would maybe not be a bad idea either.
I toyed with being able to pull it out (albeit I didn't consider rails - how very fancy!) but decided in the end it was really there as an emergency loo rather than a regular convenience so I'd just store it somewhere under the bed "just in case". Cheers
Hello young man I was sorry to see you were under par health ways, and then see you struggling with the framing, it all looked like it was getting you down. I think your troubles started with the flooring, I was very surprised to see you using Lino, I was expecting something far more interesting than Lino! I was expecting parquet flooring and have been waiting for the vlog about what wood should be used oak, maple, Christmas tree, something on those lines not Lino. Very interesting video as normal keep up the good work and enjoy yourself.
2 by or plywood? Ask 4 cabinet makers the best way to build and you will get at least 5 different ways. Small spaces are more difficult to fit. You are doing great. Frustration is normal.
Love your honesty on this, I know a lot of van fitters use modified pre bought units for kitchens, IKEA and such. Did you look into this was it the challenge of building from scratch? Or cost difference? Hope your feeling better soon? You need to do an 18 montage version of all the swearing out cuts? Love and Peace
It didn't occur to me but I imagine they'd have to be heavily modified to fit the curves and angles of the van anyway. I did want to make it all myself though, that was part of the project "fun" ;-)
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Lino - lino! I love down to earth folks like you David. Lesser mortals would say 'vinyl' x
I always knew I wasn't the only one who believe wood stretches! Excellent show, please keep them coming. 😀
When you leaned back against the carpet, I was half expecting to see you adhered to the wall for the rest of the video. 😄
I need a shirt like that "It'll only take a half an hour"'. I love that. The shirt I'm wearing right now says "I used to be a people person then people ruined it."
Don’t be too hard on yourself, you’re doing a great job.
Some hack ikea cabinets for installation in vans. But I am sure you are well underway by now. Great job. Enjoying narrowboat vlogs as well. Hi from California
I do love your vlogs! I laughed so much at your honesty, humanity and misfortune? Sorry! It's good to watch realistic struggles rather than a perfect professional you can never emulate. Enjoy your gin and tonic and I do hope you're much better now.
Much better, thanks!
Don’t put yourself down David, I think you are doing a great job!
Hi David, you made the cutting of the vinyl around the wheel arches look very easy indeed. My roll has just been delivered only its 5m long. A time lapse of the cutting was a great way to film it, I may borrow that if its ok. Hope you're feeling much better soon.
Borrow away! Second outing for your t-shirt, as promised ;-) Have fun fitting your floor!
Thank you for the airtime, it really does suit you 😀
I've added a link in the description to your channel as I've had a couple of queries (although a lot of people also recognise it immediately as yours!)
Thank you so much for doing that. I will return the favour 😀
Solid ply will be very heavy. Tea, another cup of tea and a walk in what looks to be nice weather to clear your head. Once, g and t’d followed by sleep and it is a new day.
Be careful of screwing into the end grain of the baton as it will be a very weak joint. In the states there is a jig that positions the drill hole and screw in to the side which is much stronger, (will try to find the name for you) it will help with later boxes.
The linoleum went in so well that it just 'floored' me. And, keeping the humor theme, the marine term for your cassette is 'head' so I think the decision to put the 'head' at the foot of the bed was wise as well as a fortuitous fit. After all, that keeps your nose at some distance and feet don't smell.
Nicely done! Good job you walked away from the elasticated wood as it needed time to pull itself together 😃
After all that preamble about the box, I was expecting some monstrosity that would cause women to weep and children to scream in terror... and then you showed it and I thought, 'Well, that doesn't look that bad at all!'
At any rate, kudos to you for bravely soldiering on despite being under the weather!
coming along rather nicely. Floor looks great!
You're a tonic, I absolutely love watching your progress, not only is it helpful but it's also highly amusing, thanks for that lad.
I knew if I searched for long enough Id find someone equally adapt at woodwork as me. This is brilliant viewing.
Don't beat yourself up! The lino looks fantastic, nice job and a nice colour etc too the unit frame work didn't look bad at all!! You've obviously got it right with the measuring and use your "being particular" to select the best and straightest bits of timber and then it will be hey Presto! Best bit really is good on you for giving it a go!!
Thank you :-)
I’ve cut this damn thing 3 times and it’s still too short!
Bless your heart! I do fell your pain. I to can not cut a straight line. In matter of fact I can't read a tape measure to save my life. I have to count thoughts little lines & it's not getting any better as time goes bye. As eye sight gets worst as you age... lol...
I do like the way your floor did come out. A lot of van people leave the potty out in between the middle of the seats for guests to set on when in the van. They just throw a cushion & blanket over them so people can't see it or smell it. Just a thought for you, but it's your van like I always tell you, you do you & forget what others say. But I think your doing a fine job. Keep it up & I do hope your gin & tonic was great after you was done for the day.
Looking forward to seeing the next step of the van build.
Chris
Take care of yourself . You look full of the cold . Good job on the flooring
A few years ago, I fitted out a folding caravan for living in. Now all my panels such as around the toilet, stove and kitchen sink had to be demountable so I didn't want heavyweight stuff and constructed them from a slender frame of pine strips about ½" thick and faced them with Formica filling the void with spray foam - result= nice, rigid, wipe-clean panels that were light enough to move easily. My shower base was fixed in one corner with a cover that could be stood upon to facilitate using a fold-down basin with mirror over for washing and shaving. The whole was enclosed in a shower curtain hung from a demountable rail which provided privacy and led the shower water into the tray. The toilet had a demountable panel (as above) with a door (to enclose the toilet when not in use) and as the door was opened it pulled a shower curtain round across the front of the toilet to provide privacy.
I installed a gas water heater to feed the shower and basin with pipes round to the kitchen area and sink. There was also a gas fired radiator to provide heating. At the end of the caravan was a 4ft wide bed that converted to provide seating and a dining table. All this was in a folding caravan measuring just 4m by 2.1m with an interior headroom of 2.2m (opened up) or a height of just 1.2m folded . I lived in it quite comfortably for several months.
Sounds amazing! I particularly like the panels construction. Neat.
hope you feel better now 😊
i think put the loo at the back for easy access
I'm so so impressed with how well this is coming along!
Thank you
Good job with the lino. If you start getting angry about the task, just take a break and do something else. Then return to it later. It works for me.
Take a break - and a G&T? Probably best not to return to the chop saw after that mind you... ;-)
I needed you in my life to keep me laughing at me 😆 it’s not perfect but it’s my build ! May we meet in the DIY lot at a van gathering- those are my people.
**seeing where my mood takes me today***
Don't worry too much David. It will all come together in the end. Once you get the sides onto the cabinet you will have achieved 'Nirvana', or probably more commonly known in carpentry circles as 'structural integrity'. I've just started my van build and its daunting. Keep up the good work.
I'll let you into a secret - this was recorded some weeks ago and by now the cabinets etc are looking much better! :-)
"Stretchy wood", I've bought plenty of that in my time, I feel your pain David. Remember the old saying " a little bit of filler and a little bit of paint makes a joiner what he aint.
Fist time I've heard it but I love that saying!!
Hang in there, David, you're doing fine! Hope you get to feeling better soon!
after the devastation at finishing cruising the cut to remembering youd done this vlog was brilliant, enjoying them so much, superb thank you.
By now your bed is probably done. Some 40 years ago I made a bed for our youngest, then a young teen. It had drawers and wheels, all carefully planned out. NOTHING quite fit together right but paint an a large duvet covered the worst of it. It ended up weighing a TON and the heavy duty wheels soon broke, which added to the cockeyed-ness. So glad we moved couple of years later and it was too heavy to ship. Bought her next bed.
I love that story!! Hahaha
All the best with your wood working 👍
You're multi talented. I can appreciate your sense of perfectionism.
Love that shirt, being a mechanic, I know how fatal those words can be!
Hope your feeling better. Nothing like being under the weather and trying to do your DIY.
The floor looks great! I love the “stretchy wood”!
Oh thank you for being human (and making me laugh myself silly). It's all good at the end of the day
I just can t resist adding 1 thing, if you use too heavy plywood under your bedding it will be too hard and uncomfortable, a little give in the plywood is softer.( Insert smile here)
You're not alone. I recently made a rack to hold three 5 gallon water containers. Every leg was different lengths but I sawed them all together. I assembled it and it was wobbling like a baby Giraffe. I basically had to take it all apart and rescrew and assemble it while it was on the ground.
Zycam works every time. Hope you get well soon, praying for ya! God bless and cheers
Your videos are fantastic. Always make me chuckle especially the self deprecating remarks. Love the presentation always very professional and so well elocuted.
Brilliant great job. If I ever need any linoleum laying I will be in touch .
Well done on the flooring, especially considering your limbo state of mind!
Cheers
David, Enjoyed the blog very much. You are doing a good job considering you are not a professional and have little experience. Don't give up! Mistakes are the way we learn the most valuable lessons and get the most experience. The lino job was well done as all of your small miss cuts are under cabinetry or trim. Carry on and hope you feel much better. mk
Now we really want to see you doing the woodwork pleeeaasse .
Great work - You always start with a general theory of things - As Leonardo says - could can only every truly learn through experimentation. Just think about all the valuable advice you will be able to provide once you have finished
I could charge a consultancy fee!
As a working paramedic I can strongly advise and brufen.. 👍😂 with the likely diagnosis of Manbola which is much worse than manful !!! Hot toddy and Big sleeps to compliment your fresh air is my recommendation🧐😂 oh original reason for writing .. another fab Vlog .. wonderfully informative and entertaining as ever!
Apologies would have made more sense if my big sausage fingers had not deleted some words ...should have read “tubi grip and brufen” damn these readers 🤓
I hope you are feeling better. Nicely done with your edits, time-lapses, and commentary!
Aw.... get well soon ! 😷 My hubby is a carpet fitter and he said you made a damn good job of the vinyl (Lino as you call it). Fab video. Cannot wait for the next episode ! Thank you 😊
Thanks - this was some weeks back so all good now! It is vinyl really, I just can't shake off an old habit of referring to it as lino. Cheers
Despite your frustration, the results of your work look good from where I’m sitting.
Happy Camping
If you keep progressing at this rate it won't be long until you can take the van on its first ride, as you suggested in an earlier episode. And I agree, the experience will be useful in finding out if there are "snags" that should be dealt with before the whole van is "set in stone". Much easier to modify a plan than a finished camper-van!
Ah ... I must confess the van is now much further forward and I still haven't done a test run in it but it's looking pretty neat if I say so myself (as you'll see in vlogs 15 & 16)
Your not alone David, I, like you have yet to plan my layout, I have downloaded software to help me plan a plan in 3D but I've not even got round to even trying to use it, way over my head. I'm in the process of buying pretty much everything I want in my VW Crafter LWB, and know what I want, solar, full toilet, and shower, fixed double bed, and a fold away single bed, but I'm only now just about ready for stripping the van out then sound deadening and insulation. We get cold winters here of -35, so insulation will be heavy duty.
More insulation than van at that temperature, I reckon! Good luck :-)
That came out very good. Great color choice.
Hi I think sometimes doubt yourself but you have done your van and boat to a very high standard great DIY
Thank you
Fabulous series David, loving it! Got an idea for that flooring tube. A couple of nice false tail pipes sticking out the back, nicely sprayed up in shiny chrome plating. No one will come within a mile of you when you get out on the open roads!
Haha, it's been donated to a local guinea pig rescue centre :-)
Don’t give up David, we all have days like that. If lived nearby I’d come and give you a hand.
I’m wondering if the self adhesive vinyl squares or “planks” would work and if they would be easier or just present their own challenges. Nice choice in flooring, regardless.
Nice t shirt great man Greg. Well done very well presented as always
Hope you are feeling better. The lino looks great.
Another great vlog.
Love the liner you put down. That would look great in my kitchen. Lol
Keep up the good work !!!
If you ever do this again, try googling using builder's paper (butcher's paper, rosin paper, or whatever they call it in the UK) to make a template of the floor. You make all the mistakes on inexpensive paper, rather than sweating over the actual flooring. I did this when redoing my bath and kitchen. Took the template to the store where I bought the flooring and they even cut it out for me at the store for no cost. Brought it home, rolled it out, and it fit perfectly.
You did a very nice job on the flooring. Yes you look unwell so don t make any serious decisions now maybe. I just went thru a similar process myself while feeling a little unwell and made a mess of it. Had to scrap the whole thing! I m enjoying your video, thanks for filming it.
Disaster!! Glad you like the video. Cheers
I am glad you said that this was filmed in April because I had thought you might have had too good of a time in London as shown on Cursing the Cut. You, the Boat girl and friends were being a bit naughty. Just kidding. You were having fun. Good work on the floor. I agree with putting the port-a-potty in the rear. It will be easy to empty there as well.
Bless you. Anyone who has embarked on these projects knows how you feel. Thinking about the trunking over the side doors. How about painting them black and fitting 12v LED stips to them. You may not need the extra light so they could have there own light switch, but you could lay in your bed and look at them an think what wonderfull bespoke and unique entry light fittings you have, as aposed to a bit more carpet.
That's a great idea but alas now too late :-(
Oh yes. I forgot we are a bit behind you. Keep up the good work.
I think you’re doing a fantastic job! Mads on Sail Life makes woodwork look so easy doesn’t he? The floor looks brilliant!
Maybe my problem is not enough sanding?!! ;-)
Vandemonium Glorious glorious sanding! :-)
Pretty dang spiffy :-)
Get well soon.
Thanks - this was some weeks back so all good now
You are always good for a laugh or two (laughing with you, not at you).
If your not getting 90 degrees cuts on your chop saw it's because it's not set up properly...did you get a triangle square with it....you need to use that to set the back plate square and also check the blade is vertical and not centre there are you tube video's showing how to set them up...
I'm beginning to think you're right. The reviews I'd read of the DeWalt were all commending how accurate it was "out of the box" so I didn't check it but now I think I should have done!
The wood was stretchy!
Now I have to clean off my computer! Remind me to not be eating the next time I watch your wonderful vlog!
Oops!
you are the "lino man", bang on David
You need more G&Ts. A preventative measure you see, keep the canal's malarial mosquitos at bay you know.
Another entertaining video, thank you.
I do wish you'd filmed the framing debacle though :)
I'm currently converting a Nissan NV200, which is tiny in comparison to your van, imagine the frustration I'm going through trying to find space to fit the loo.
I wanted an NV200 originally but couldn't find one with the right spec for my budget.
Well I'm 70% through the conversion and things are looking pretty tight, especially as there will be two of us in there.
But I must keep in mind the original criteria, an everyday commute to work, be able to park anywhere and be economical.
Time will tell if I have made the correct choice. But even though I've sworn many many times during this undertaking I've loved every painful minute really :).
Looking forward to the your next installment. Cheers.
epic, thus far!
Bloody good job 👍
🤣bless you , don't think I could do it but will try on a small one for practise!
Hope you enjoyed your G&T, you earned it!
It's a learning curve David, for some of us, it's more of an arch lets say........crack on!.....it'll be alright in the end.
David time for a day off and rest up sounds like a stiff G & T is called for..It is highly recommended when watching your videos. I am doing it now
great vid I have had a good laugh with you keep up the great work mate it will all be fine whatever way it turns out look forward to your next one
I'm breezing through Vandemonium much like Cruising the Cut...and yes i'm not skipping the Ads: Many Garden products, i did get an ad for an actual Campervan Manufacturer which which i'm surprised there's not more of tbh, i'm just 2 mins into a '6 MIN' yes 6 minute ad for 'safety tape' for commercial floor space..i'm just muting the rest of it as i feel i have the jist of it already.
Thank you! Haha, Frankly, I’d skip anything after 30 seconds 😀
You could try steam to release and shrink the spot on the pillar.
awesome job you did flooring. but carpenting is not easy.
i think you get it right some how.
greetings,, Kitty.
thin ply and thick ply is after all the total weight of the van argument its why caravans use light weight items to build them in some places will weigh the van and make you take items out until you reach the safe working load of the van!
Yes, I'm hoping to get the van weighed at the end of the project
I bet that G&T went down well! It’s looking good, David!
A G&T *always* goes down well!!
Feel better soon!
Thanks - this was some weeks back so all good now
I was trying to come up with a joke involving "head and feet above the poo tank" but i just didn't have the heart in me for some reason. Anyway it's looking good. Now go and enjoy that Gin and Tonic, have one for me as well sir. I hope you got to feeling better after this video was made... cheers.
You did a bloody good job of that floor! I have 2 floors to do soon, rather nervous about it.
I was really relieved with how the floor went; so pleased with myself! Good luck with yours :-)
Oh and I had a great idea for the toilet, cut a hole in the passenger seat and make a comode, it would be nice and comfy with a view too!
Hi, hope you are feeling much better. You did a grand job on the flooring. Skipping ahead a bit I was wondering if you have heard about Froli box springs for extra comfort under your mattress. They are used in motor homes and marine craft and they are available on Amazon UK should you want to be comfortable when you start using the van full time. From the pictures on Amazon it looks like something you would enjoy tackling as it’s like building your own bed. Of course only you can say if it busts your budget or not, just thought I’d mention it though. Good luck with the bed frame.
Thanks. I've heard of them but not looked into them at all; will do soon. Cheers
You are making good progress.
Your floor looks fantastic. In Arizona, thrift stores are very popular . Do you anything like them in G.B. ? When I lived there none existed. All types of used small cabinets, at a very good price (no assembly required). Hope you feel well soon. Richard M.
I'm not entirely sure what the definition of a thrift store is but there are lots of places that sell recycled, reused goods but usually expensive.
He means pound shop! 🙄
Thriftbstores in the US are what are usually called charity Shops in the UK. Some of them are enormous and can have a floor area the size of a football pitch. Mainly clothing, but usually a reasonable kitchen/appliance section and a small furniture corner.
I think you call them a charity shop.
May I venture to respond to the last commenter..and your reply.
The US "thrift store" translates fairly well into English as a "charity shop". Though the range and type of stock varies because of the differing demography, legal requirements, disposable economic profiles, and the political and sociocultural characteristics that inform the US and the UK retailing behaviours.
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Trans cultural comparative trading dynamics apart... gotta love your wonderful respondents.
What amazing followers you have..and I'm not surprised.
I'm sure it's not just me who is constantly flabaghasted at your intrepid "Let's Have a Go at That" attitude. Bravo and Ole...
It still scares the wits out of me watching you build this amazing van-home unassisted and from scratch.
I'm a danger to 'All Mankind' if I as much as wield a screwdriver
..without a safety net...but you are out there, battling second degree "man" head cold symptoms, in your wolly sox, glueing and screwing and even thinking about gerbil and hamster welfare.
I am speechless...as anyone can see (?).
So...Bravo on your excellent lino-man-ship .. and good luck on loocation and squarifying carpentry.
It's almost too exhausting to watch. Encore!
I've seen a lot of people who build their own campers put the toilet on a pull-out system under the bed with rails underneath the unit so you can just open a cabinet, pull it out and do your business, then simply push it back in again. Putting some sort of small bathroom extractor fan with a vent to the outside would maybe not be a bad idea either.
I toyed with being able to pull it out (albeit I didn't consider rails - how very fancy!) but decided in the end it was really there as an emergency loo rather than a regular convenience so I'd just store it somewhere under the bed "just in case". Cheers
I do have a vent in the back of the van, see Vlog 7
Are you sure you weren't a handyman in a previous life? Another wonderful video!
your doing a great job enjoy watching your blogs
I'd been wondering where you'd find space for the loo. seems there's more space than it looks. does that make it a Turdis? ;)
It looks good and you sould see if you can get the sriken warp for the etc which are good as I have used them love it nigel
Hello young man
I was sorry to see you were under par health ways, and then see you struggling with the framing, it all looked like it was getting you down. I think your troubles started with the flooring, I was very surprised to see you using Lino, I was expecting something far more interesting than Lino! I was expecting parquet flooring and have been waiting for the vlog about what wood should be used oak, maple, Christmas tree, something on those lines not Lino. Very interesting video as normal keep up the good work and enjoy yourself.
Use the cardboard tube . Cut into pieces and affix together to make cubbies or decorative storage.
It's gone to a guinea pig sanctuary :-)
2 by or plywood? Ask 4 cabinet makers the best way to build and you will get at least 5 different ways. Small spaces are more difficult to fit. You are doing great. Frustration is normal.
worth a look at the van tourist you tube site....Simply brought Ikea cabinets look briliant.
Hi, yes I watch him. I like what he did. Too late for me now, I've made them ;-)
Another great upload ...
Love your honesty on this, I know a lot of van fitters use modified pre bought units for kitchens, IKEA and such. Did you look into this was it the challenge of building from scratch? Or cost difference? Hope your feeling better soon? You need to do an 18 montage version of all the swearing out cuts? Love and Peace
It didn't occur to me but I imagine they'd have to be heavily modified to fit the curves and angles of the van anyway. I did want to make it all myself though, that was part of the project "fun" ;-)