i almost couldn't watch you cutting that polystyrene , the blade when cutting it makes my teeth clinch and sends shivers up my spine . so you guessed right if you said i didn't use it . good to see your starting the base build
@@BigVanSmallWorld I watch all your videos but i don't normally comment i all ways give the thumbs up, i have had my van nearly two years and i'm struggling for time to be honest but you and people like you inspire me along, i'm doing some work next week on the van thanks again Mel.....
Love the videos. Just started converting my vivaro a bit at a time. Have slept in it for work over the years across the front seats. Put a slide out bed in the back a couple of weeks ago along with a case of beer and we headed off to Dorset for 3 nights. Best break we have ever had. I will try to watch some more tonight as I need to get a floor in and insulation.
That floor looked in very good nick. My Sprinter has that polystyrene in the ceiling - came like that - there is a ply layer with a thick velour over it, apart from where the roof vent used to be - there is a metal plate riveted & sikkaflexed to the van roof - too hot to touch on a sunny day, but the ceiling never gets very warm, so it obviously makes a huge difference - should keep your floor much warmer. I wonder if those deeper channels are for that tracking? Mine has that in - think someone called it Unwins track - was used to fasten the stretchers and seats in when it was an Ambulance.
Finally, someone else who is reusing the van floor! Good idea about using it as a stensil for the insulation board! What brand of PIR board did you use? We've been looking at buying ours as we're doing it soon, all the R values and lamda values seem similar but the prices are all over the place. Also, where did you buy it? Since any major place online charges like £40 for delivery for 3 simple board!!
Hi Mel, great video as always! Good to see your subscriber count going up and up! I like how you make everything seem so effortless. Nice to see that polystyrene being used instead of celotex.. that stuff is expensive! ✌👽👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld my van didn't have a vapour barrier down when it was done previously and I pulled it up to put new rear seat in and it had sweated or condensation build up and was soaking and had started to make the metal floor rust. I personally would advise you to hat least put a thin plastic sheet which is cheap to for a vapour barrier has you don't want it to be going rusty under there without you knowing
Hi Mel just watched your video on insulating your van floor with polystyrene from 2 years ago can I ask would you still do it that way or would you use some of these new products that are on the market that offer sound deadening and insulation ? Many thanks Terry H
Nice job: looks good. Dumb question: Why not use the batten as a guide to directly cut the poly, instead of marking first and *then* cutting? Half the work, methinks.
Hi Mel. I see you are using regular polystyrene for the floor insulation, rather then the more expensive celotex everyone is using 😄 just wandering if this polystyrene is doing is job. do you feel any cold coming from the floor? I am planing on using the same thing, much cheaper than that celotex. Thanks Mel!
Polystyrene is used in new motor homes and caravans it’s cheap light and it works floors are always cold no matter what you use that’s why I point my heater down at the floor when I get up in the morning it’s lush next van I build I’ll be doing it the same way so yes it works fine 😊👍
Your a talented man looks brilliant that floor mm cool,, Mel got a question here to see if you know how I should do mine,,, am going to be buying a sprinter like yours, but I want to put in 2xrows of 3 seats so that's 6 all together 9 seater, if I inform dvla of the conversion of the seats when I go to insure it year after year do I still need to tell the insurance of the original seat conversion,,,, am thinking if I tell dvla I shouldn't really need to, what is your opinion mate
What ever you do be honest with the insurance. In the event of an accident (God forbid) they will use anything to get out of paying a claim, meaning that you could end up paying for any damages out of your own pocket. It won’t cost that much difference yearly. Good luck with your build. Ash from 🏴
I remember in my 20's being nagged at work for bending over my work outside with my T-shirt riding up my back. (I ignored them 'cause I knew best!) - UNTIL my back locked one evening at home. My missus was in fits of laughter - she thought I was joking :-( Had trouble with the old back ever since ..... If you've escaped the dreaded 'bad back' so far Mel, don't go getting a chill in yours, or you won't be doing any of these video's for a long time to come .... OOPS! :-)
Hi Mel, would you recommend using a vapour barrier in the floor and as we can't use the existing hardwood floor that came with the van due to it being a bit tatty is 12 mm hardwood ply from Wickes ok to use? thanks for the videos :)
Hello thanks for watching I have never put vapour barrier on the floor only because I never really thought about it sometimes it’s easy to over think things the wood from wickes is definitely the better quality that I have come across good luck with your build 👍🤓👍
Loving these vid. But got a question do you leave a expansion gap on the polystyrene? Planning on putting lvt down on floor and it needs a base like glass. Would that expand much as it warms and buckle the lvt? I am a floor crawler by trade and if not perfect will drive me batty.
gary herbert hi Gary I didn’t know polystyrene did that I just allways fit it as snug as I can because it squeaks otherwise good luck with your build 👍🤓👍
But worth a note that the insulating qualities for this type of foam is quite low. However, i hear that the floor is the least important surface for insulating so you can get away with it a bit more. Is that right?
@@adamvincent-garland7699 At the end of the day, how much insulation you need largely depends on where you are planning to drive your van. If you're going to Scandinavia, the Alps or Canada in the winter, you need a well-insulated floor. Too. =)
Hi nelly got a quick question if you don’t mind iv bought a Chinese heater. And I can’t find your video for the life of me. I don’t want to put a hole in the bottom of the tank that come with the heater because it may start leaking at a later date and it’s a week point. You bought one off of eBay (a tap that goes on top of the tank any chance you can send me a Ebay item number I’m a bit old school and not very good on phones. Can you PM me the reply because I don’t no if I will ever find this message again. I won’t put a hole in the bottom of the tank if the pre fitted them I wouldn’t of minded Looking forward to your reply Mell (Dave). one of your FANS
Mel’s Van World Found them cheers mell iv had a brain wave think I’m going to put a proper motorcycle tap on it because I can have to lines in the tank that way I can put one pipe about a inch off of the bottom of the tank and one 6inchs up from the bottom so I can put the fule on and if I run out in the middle of the Knight I no i can put it on to reserve so I no iv got plenty left to keep me worm for a day or to as I can switch to the longer pipe just by twisting to reserve 👍
i almost couldn't watch you cutting that polystyrene , the blade when cutting it makes my teeth clinch and sends shivers up my spine . so you guessed right if you said i didn't use it . good to see your starting the base build
Thank you and yes I get what you are saying lol 👍🤓👍
Looking back over these videos are so useful now I finally have a van 😊👍
Thank you that’s really appreciated good luck with your build and thank you for your support
I’m impressed you have a good place to park your bike.
Hahaha all I need is a bike 👍🤓👍
Did I see a crack in the back of your van buddy lol grate video looking forward to next
Haha 😂 thanks for your encouragement 😂😂🤓👍
Looked like a separate bike rack 😂 sorry Mel couldn't resist, looking forward to this build buddy👍
Hi Mel thanks for the video I'm just starting my sprinter project. Great job thanks
Mel i have done my floor more or less the same but you made it look so much easier well done mate...
Thank you and good luck with the rest of your build thanks for watching 👍🤓👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld I watch all your videos but i don't normally comment i all ways give the thumbs up, i have had my van nearly two years and i'm struggling for time to be honest but you and people like you inspire me along, i'm doing some work next week on the van thanks again Mel.....
Hi Mel, Good job coming along nicely. look forward to your next video 👍🏻🚐😀
Thank you Mr Johnson 👍🤓👍
Love the videos. Just started converting my vivaro a bit at a time. Have slept in it for work over the years across the front seats.
Put a slide out bed in the back a couple of weeks ago along with a case of beer and we headed off to Dorset for 3 nights. Best break we have ever had. I will try to watch some more tonight as I need to get a floor in and insulation.
👍👍👍👍👍👍 Excellent. Was having a bad day, but you managed to make me laugh with your cracking work @ 7:56. 😆
Haha that’s good to know 😂🤓👍
Hi Mel, All good. Keep smiling 👍
Thank you 👍🤓👍
Another great vid Mel! Every week I look forward to you and this project 😀❤️
Thanks mate really appreciate your support and encouragement 👍🤓👍
Nice Job Mel! I was floored by this ,but warmed right up to it ,lol sorry nice work ,hugs from MN
Cheers 🍻 👍🤓👍
Hi Mel, good hints and tips 👍
Stay well.
Ash 🏴
Cheers Ash have a great weekend 👍🤓👍
You crack me up sometimes Mel, Enjoying the build 👍
Thank you 👍🤓👍
Well done chap, good job Chalky recommends 🚐☕️☕️👍🏴
Thank you 👍🤓👍
Good to see your cracking on bud! Looking good!
Thanks 😂🤓👍
i know I'm quite off topic but does anybody know of a good place to stream newly released series online ?
@Lincoln Amari i would suggest FlixZone. Just google for it :)
Great video Mel.. Thanks for sharing 🍺😎👌🍺
Thank you and thanks for positive feedback really appreciated 🤓👍
Nice one Mel 👍 some very good tips there 😊 ... ❤️👵🏼🐾🐾🤠
Thank you 👍🤓👍
Mel’s Van World 😉👍
That floor looked in very good nick. My Sprinter has that polystyrene in the ceiling - came like that - there is a ply layer with a thick velour over it, apart from where the roof vent used to be - there is a metal plate riveted & sikkaflexed to the van roof - too hot to touch on a sunny day, but the ceiling never gets very warm, so it obviously makes a huge difference - should keep your floor much warmer. I wonder if those deeper channels are for that tracking? Mine has that in - think someone called it Unwins track - was used to fasten the stretchers and seats in when it was an Ambulance.
Thank you Linz sounds like your van is ready great 👍 🤓👍
Smart install, Mel! You make it all look so simple.
Thank you nice of you to say 👍🤓👍
Nice one Mel, won't be long until you get to camp out with it.😉😁
Cheers I’m doing it as quick as I can so I can getaway 👍🤓👍
Great channel Mel.....very interesting build from scratch, warts an all. 👍🏽
Thank you 👍🤓👍
Nice job Mel.
Thank you 👍🤓👍
Strooth me old mate .. get umungst it .. lets kick orff or on ..or is it crack around .. you know im norr sure so lets .. im 100% into this ..😁
Yay looks brilliant Mel xxx
Thanks honey xx
Top job as ever Mel. Well done.
Thank you 👍🤓👍
Great video Mel keep them coming mate , atb Paul
Cheers Paul 👍🤓👍
Great video mate well done.👍🇬🇧🍺🤘
Thank you 👍🤓👍
Good one Mel...!
Cheers 🍻 👍🤓👍
Hi Mel great vid thanks for the hints and tips😄
Keep it up mate looking forward for the next vid👍
Josh
Thanks for the information. Cheers Derek
Thank you and thanks for your support 👍🤓👍
Finally, someone else who is reusing the van floor! Good idea about using it as a stensil for the insulation board! What brand of PIR board did you use? We've been looking at buying ours as we're doing it soon, all the R values and lamda values seem similar but the prices are all over the place. Also, where did you buy it? Since any major place online charges like £40 for delivery for 3 simple board!!
Hi ya wickes sell it only £18 a sheet 👍🤓👍
A great video as always Mel, thanks for sharing :)
Thanks for watching 👍🤓👍
Have you got the van running right yet. Good job on the floor
Yes it’s brilliant 🤓👍
Hi Mel, great video as always! Good to see your subscriber count going up and up! I like how you make everything seem so effortless. Nice to see that polystyrene being used instead of celotex.. that stuff is expensive! ✌👽👍
Thank you really appreciated 👍🤓👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld Cheers Mel, thanks for your kind reply ✌👽👍
Good stuff Mel. Look forward to the next one. :-)
Cheers 🍻 🤓👍
I watched this video thinking will we see Mels bottom 😹😉💜. Have a nice weekend 😺🥛🥛🐱🍺😃
Cheers 🍻 rite back at ya 👍🤓👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld 😊
It would not be a quality Mel video without at least a new moon. Makes me smile. Keep it up matey.
Hi 😺,Have a good weekend 👋
So Mel now you have removed the floor cargo hooks, what did you do next ? did they go back in, left as open holes or blocked with something?
I used mastic to fill the holes
Hi Mel did you think of putting strapping around the outside to support the units?
No I didn’t 👍👍
15.15 Mel Mel Mel . You really need a belt 🤣
Ops sorry 😂😂🤓👍
Mel’s Van World it’s awful on a 60 inch tv. 🤣 the kids just pointed and laughed 🤪 hilarious. They spat there jelly out ...🤣
No he doesn't 😁
Another fab vid mate. You mentioned that next you will screw down the floor. Does that mean you wont be putting a vapour barrier down?
No vapour barrier in the floor 👍🤓👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld my van didn't have a vapour barrier down when it was done previously and I pulled it up to put new rear seat in and it had sweated or condensation build up and was soaking and had started to make the metal floor rust. I personally would advise you to hat least put a thin plastic sheet which is cheap to for a vapour barrier has you don't want it to be going rusty under there without you knowing
Hi Mel. Another to notch video old boy. I am finding it a tad chilly doing mine now. What temperature is it where you are? 4 degrees c here.
Hi thank you Yes same here cold as ice I have just started using an old gas heater to keep me going 👍🤓👍🥶
Hi Mel just watched your video on insulating your van floor with polystyrene from 2 years ago can I ask would you still do it that way or would you use some of these new products that are on the market that offer sound deadening and insulation ? Many thanks Terry H
Nice job: looks good.
Dumb question: Why not use the batten as a guide to directly cut the poly, instead of marking first and *then* cutting?
Half the work, methinks.
Thanks for the advice 👍🤓👍
Great another video ☺ nice one Mel some good advice there mate👍
Thank you 👍🤓👍
Good video what glue did you use to attach the battens to the floor
Hi Mel. I see you are using regular polystyrene for the floor insulation, rather then the more expensive celotex everyone is using 😄
just wandering if this polystyrene is doing is job. do you feel any cold coming from the floor? I am planing on using the same thing, much cheaper than that celotex. Thanks Mel!
Polystyrene is used in new motor homes and caravans it’s cheap light and it works floors are always cold no matter what you use that’s why I point my heater down at the floor when I get up in the morning it’s lush next van I build I’ll be doing it the same way so yes it works fine 😊👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld Thanks a lot for you reply Mel. Just finished the floor today 👍
Also using Wickes carpark to build your camper costs you parking fines LOL
That’s true 😂🤓👍
Hi Mel.. did you put down any form of vapour barrier as part of your floor insulation ?? Cheers
Nope 👍
Your a talented man looks brilliant that floor mm cool,, Mel got a question here to see if you know how I should do mine,,, am going to be buying a sprinter like yours, but I want to put in 2xrows of 3 seats so that's 6 all together 9 seater, if I inform dvla of the conversion of the seats when I go to insure it year after year do I still need to tell the insurance of the original seat conversion,,,, am thinking if I tell dvla I shouldn't really need to, what is your opinion mate
Thank you 👍🤓👍
I think as long as it’s on the log book as a 9 seater it’s fine but better to tell insurance anyway
@@BigVanSmallWorld thanks Mel,, its a hard one, it's just the insurance company s can be funny buggers
What ever you do be honest with the insurance. In the event of an accident
(God forbid) they will use anything to get out of paying a claim, meaning that you could end up paying for any damages out of your own pocket. It won’t cost that much difference yearly.
Good luck with your build.
Ash from 🏴
@@ashy1423 thank you Ash for your reply
I remember in my 20's being nagged at work for bending over my work outside with my T-shirt riding up my back. (I ignored them 'cause I knew best!) - UNTIL my back locked one evening at home. My missus was in fits of laughter - she thought I was joking :-(
Had trouble with the old back ever since ..... If you've escaped the dreaded 'bad back' so far Mel, don't go getting a chill in yours, or you won't be doing any of these video's for a long time to come .... OOPS! :-)
Cheers mate really appreciate your advice 👍🤓👍
Damn, I had to mute the sound when you were marking and cutting that polystyrene 😜 It's like nails on a chalk board.
mel that black stuff is to stop vibration but could it be repurposed to stop vibration on the walls ie abit of free soundproofing
No it’s horrible and really heavy good idea though 👍🤓👍
H i Mel, another informative video. What glue did you use to glue the wodden battens to the floor?
Thank you I used pinkgrip 👍🤓👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld thanks for the information Mel. ATB Derek
Where do you bolt your forniture on? Is the floor enough thick? Nice channel by the way
Yes it’s hard wood ply 👍🤓👍
Mel, good video. What is the U value of polystyrene compared to sheet insulation? Also did you mark the lines of the Batten’s as you put the ply back?
I don’t know the r value sorry and yes I marked it out 👍🤓👍
Another great vid 👍 just less but crack in nxt one cheers 🙈👍🤣🤣🤣
Thank you and no worries I’ll try not turning my back to the camera in future 👍🤓👍
Hi Mel, would you recommend using a vapour barrier in the floor and as we can't use the existing hardwood floor that came with the van due to it being a bit tatty is 12 mm hardwood ply from Wickes ok to use? thanks for the videos :)
Hello thanks for watching I have never put vapour barrier on the floor only because I never really thought about it sometimes it’s easy to over think things the wood from wickes is definitely the better quality that I have come across good luck with your build 👍🤓👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld Thanks Mel, much appreciated. Have a great Christmas :)
Loving these vid. But got a question do you leave a expansion gap on the polystyrene? Planning on putting lvt down on floor and it needs a base like glass. Would that expand much as it warms and buckle the lvt? I am a floor crawler by trade and if not perfect will drive me batty.
gary herbert hi Gary I didn’t know polystyrene did that I just allways fit it as snug as I can because it squeaks otherwise good luck with your build 👍🤓👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld fair play nether do I never used poly as sub base. Was hoping you did lol
Awesome, learned loads once again. What adhesive you advise using for the floor batons? ATB
I use pinkgrip inside it doesn’t smell 👍🤓👍
What type of glue do you use for polystyrene please Mel. Most of the one I have got say not to use on it.
Cheers
I didn’t glue it just the wooden batons
Hi Mel, what glue did you use to glue the timber down? Cheers
Pink mastic from whickes 👍🤓👍
Mel’s Van World Perfect, was trying to think of a strong way of fixing them, without drilling into the floor 👍
Good idea putting strips of wood by door edges.
Thank you 👍🤓👍
GT85 (Asda stocks it) is much better than WD40! WD40 is mainly a water dispersant, hence the WD! GT85 is a lubricant and penetrating oil. 👍
Hi Mel Hi Mr Cat
Hi mate! Are not going to put a VAPOR barrier on the floor? Regards Rickard.
Hi I never do 😂🤓👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld well, I suppose you don't do that in houses either...hehe... Merry Christmas mate!
How many heads & how many handles has your old broom had then Mel???
I’ve had that old broom 20 years it’s only had 4 new heads and 3 handles lol thank for watching 👍🤓👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld great one trigger
Mel, would you use it on the walls aswell?, Doing my floor this weekend and this seems way cheaper and in my budget.
Absolutely the only down side is it’s messy 👍🤓👍
But worth a note that the insulating qualities for this type of foam is quite low. However, i hear that the floor is the least important surface for insulating so you can get away with it a bit more. Is that right?
@@adamvincent-garland7699 At the end of the day, how much insulation you need largely depends on where you are planning to drive your van. If you're going to Scandinavia, the Alps or Canada in the winter, you need a well-insulated floor. Too. =)
Do you find that the polystyrene squeeks when you drive?
Hi not that I noticed 👍🤓👍
Do you find that the polystyrene is as a sufficient insulator as other rigid board insulators?
Most definitely 👍🤓👍
Where is your vapour barrier bud?
I did a video all about it 👍🤓👍
Mel is that polystyrene inflammable ?
Maybe
Well done Mel great job how many vans have you converted 👏👏👍
Thank you I’m not sure 👍🤓👍
#1😊
Well done 👍
Why not pir ie King'span in the floor better performance
This is cheaper and works just as good 👍🤓👍
@@BigVanSmallWorld not what the science says but that's what's was in my Talbot highwayman camper 1989
Hi nelly got a quick question if you don’t mind iv bought a Chinese heater. And I can’t find your video for the life of me.
I don’t want to put a hole in the bottom of the tank that come with the heater because it may start leaking at a later date and it’s a week point. You bought one off of eBay (a tap that goes on top of the tank any chance you can send me a Ebay item number
I’m a bit old school and not very good on phones. Can you PM me the reply because I don’t no if I will ever find this message again.
I won’t put a hole in the bottom of the tank if the pre fitted them I wouldn’t of minded
Looking forward to your reply
Mell
(Dave). one of your FANS
Hi Dave try looking for this Silver 470mm Heaters Joint Gas Tank Pick up Pipe Tube Universal Line Gasoline
Hope this helps good luck 👍🤓👍
Mel’s Van World
Found them cheers mell iv had a brain wave think I’m going to put a proper motorcycle tap on it because I can have to lines in the tank that way I can put one pipe about a inch off of the bottom of the tank and one 6inchs up from the bottom so I can put the fule on and if I run out in the middle of the Knight I no i can put it on to reserve so I no iv got plenty left to keep me worm for a day or to as I can switch to the longer pipe just by twisting to reserve 👍
Blue moon of Kentucky keep on shining 15.15 🤦♂️
Lol 😂😂🤓👍
How does the polystyrene cost compare to celotex stuff?
MRX Media 75% cheaper
Is it also from Wickes