CAMPER VAN CONVERSION FITTING THE INSULATED SUB FLOOR
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- The van build continues and in this episode I build a fully insulated sub floor for the camper van conversion. #vanlife #vanconversion #fordtransit #campervanconversion
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Watching someone, and I mean this in the nicest possible way, who doesn’t really know what they’re doing, is brilliant. Experienced people always take it for granted that we know the simple stuff, when often we don’t. This is a brilliant guide for people doing their first van. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Well said... it's encouraging, but he is competent with his hands.
Yea some van build videos I’ve watched don’t talk in everyday persons language do they 😂
Shaun..well done for putting the conduit under the new floor ..Im an electrian and wondered why self builders dont do this ..remember to also do the same to the sides of the van ..always handy ! Thanks for the vid ..Enjoy yr Sunday
Thanks mate
Man, I am soooo enjoying your build process. It's exciting! seeing you piece together your vision. I cannot wait for the end result!!
Thank you
There is no reason to run battens on the floor. In my last 3 vans I just placed 25mm celotex onto the metal floor and laid the T&G flooring on top. I glued the T & G together and the secured it at the sliding side door and back doors and it never moved. Remember that the raised bits of van flooring are closely spaced enough so that the T & G won't sag - 18mm T&G is good for at least 400mm centres.
Honestly Shaun don't worry if there is a break, we won't hold it against you
Looks good mate
Thank you
I do hope you’ve still got all your bits and pieces after that sketchy jigsaw action 😂
We've got little legs and we have a collapsable step that we put down to get in and out of our van.....
Nothing better than watching a bit of DIY on a Sunday morning, I tend to use sticks like sh*t, very good even if the timber is wet. Looking great already 👌 👍
Thanks mate
Got my 2017 VW crafter 😊 to convert
Great idea using the conduit. I bet there are a lot of people who wished they had thought of that. 😁
Thank you
A kitchen carving knife works great for Celotex/Kingspan, etc.
Cheers
Glad to see the new van build starting, I’m one week into full time car life and contemplating some permanent fitted storage units come summer, alas my diy isn’t nearly as good as yours, so goodness knows how it will work out lol
You won’t know unless you try Pam. Just don’t expect to be an expert straight away learn as you go that’s what I do 😊
Love the videos, but when your Dad watches you cutting the baton with a jigsaw in your hand you'll be for it. Great series keep up the good work.
Yes he's in for it 😂
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I had to skip it😂🤣😂, i work on the sites and see apprentices do this all the time thinking its going to be quicker. One slip and it would've been the first time somone has past out watching a RUclips clip 😂🤣😂. Enjoyed the build all the same👍
The thing is you’ve got a work mate sat there. Should use it to hold the wood.
Great work dude, the condute is such a good idea well done 👍 like is we have just been insulating under the bed and we never claim to be professional van builders we just research and crack on best way 👍 hope all is good with your wife and baby, keeping it all crossed x
The is Jilly. I’ll come by and see you both this year
This is giving me a real insight into the "possibility" of doing the same thing myself I really am intrigued as to how you are doing this "IF" I do this myself, much love on the forthcoming new addition to your family Shaun and good luck 🙂
Thank you
I don't know why all these camper floors seem obsessed with battening the floors to death. Maybe I'm wrong but being in the building trade people hane what's called a floating floor, tounge and groove chipboard laid directly over insulation board. The insulation board has excellent compresive strength and when laid over with interlocking flooring the load is spread. I might be wrong perhaps 25mm insulation board doesn't have the compression strength but we will find out. I'm planning on using 25mm celotex adhered to the van floor with pu foam adhesive covered with tounge and groove osb3. I plan to sand the osb then finish it with floor grade varnish. The floating floor in building work in a house would be min 100mm insulation and 22mm chipboard. My van will be 25mm board and probably 18mm osb but I think it will be fine.
First view yay
You have done a dam fine job. But please please please for anyone watching don't ever use a jigsaw like that, or I will come round and kick you up the backside lol
Can't wait for the next part of the build matey.
Yea that was terrible jigsaw skills on my part I was just being lazy
I'm sure a bread knife works well for cutting this insulation, no dust.
Thanks
Great work Shaun. That came out looking really good. I'm really enjoying watching the progress.
Cheers Colin
Should have staggered the noggins and screwed them each end.
I’ve just started watching your channel really enjoying it 👍 thanks for sharing 😊
Awesome, thank you!
Class vids mate, im starting from scratch with my transit custom, my question is which thickness of timber and insulation are you using? 3x2 and 50mm insulation?
Yes that’s it
great stuff,, what size ply are you going for i would say 18mm for floor, you can screw things to the top them with no problems and it wont sag as only 18mm is structural, plus the the battens look to be 400mm apart so again 18mm for that span
Good advice. I’m going with 12mm though as the units will be strewed threw to the battens
Looking good mate. Are you planning on having windows?
Doubt it. If I do they’ll be only back doors only
So I am looking for a van right now, quick question regards vehicle insurance
Do you have to have commercial vehicle insurance? Or can you get non commercial ie can I use the no claims I have gained on the car I am going to sell ?
If the van is a camper you can insure it as a camper. If the van is being converted you may need to register it as a commercial vehicles until you feel it’s a camper. You don’t have to change the vehicle from commercial to camper on the log book for it to be insured as a camper
That dewalt stuff. Did you buy one of those huge powertool kits they do..?
No I’ve just bought them over time. You can just buy the tools without the batteries as they all fit each other
A-Team vibes haha
It's not a noggin 🤣 it's a dwang 🏴
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You clearly put a lot of thought into each stage of your work Shaun so well done you. If you are using B&Q Penryn my bro in law works there and he could get you little discount on materials. ✌
That’s really good to know Sid. Would he know who I am if I went in there or so I have to shout out at the top of my lungs “IS SID’s BROTHER IN LAW HERE????” 😂
@@LoveSundays 😆Fair point. Ask for Adrian. He is a friendly outgoing guy full of banter. Explain I said he could get you some discount I'm sure he will help you. 👍
Your doing a grand job Shaun ✊👌👏... always a breath of fresh air to watch and I'm sure your going to help a lot of first time van conversions do a great job 😁. Thinking of you both over these coming days 👶🙏💝😘
Thanks Sally
Great van build, Shaun. My wife and I are guilty of being one of your silent subs over the last few months. Think we have been through your entire back catalogue of videos and really enjoyed them. We only live on the Devon/Cornwall border and hugely enjoy seeing you making the most of our little part of the world. Also we share a trying for a baby nightmare with you guys. After 5 years we finally got out happy ending. Really happy/excited for you guys. Keep up the good work. Glad to see your subs going through the roof.
Hopefully see you cruising the rurals of the southwest soon.
Ben & Vic
Thank you 😊
Coming along nicely Shaun, I am interested in the plastic bottle insulation to see how that goes. Good luck with the soon to come birth mate, hope all goes well for you all.
Thanks mate
Can I donate an inverter to the channel for the new build?
Possibly Rob. What we’re you thinking?
Not being a killjoy, but I read some guy who said you shouldn't glue wood to metal like that because condensation will form and cause mold and the wood to rot eventually, he suggested a layer of polystyrene first or some such. Dunno what your dad thinks about that?
I guess we’ll have to see. The vapour barrier should prevent moisture getting in there though
@@LoveSundays I guess that's in the celtex?
Yes on the outside of the celatex
@@LoveSundays Well that's gotta help, and tbh if you put down polystyrene i'm not convinced the whole thing wouldn't pull away from the floor,I'm sure it'll be fine. Like the wiring in the floor as well. Looking good !
Brilliant so far, the great thing about this is that every little bit you do you can really see it coming together.
Thanks Keith
Really enjoyed watching I thinks it's so exciting seeing the van slowly have its make over I've seen how some vans even have beds on a pulley so the bed is out of the way when not in use which is amazing 😀
Thanks Ann
Looking good Shaun 👍 Looking forward to seeing this build! 😀
Thanks 👍
Nice vintage workmate...
Thank you!
Hi Shaun. Just a thought, why not fit a tuck away step under the side door? Enjoying your videos.
Awesome Shaun. You know what you're doing so I've every confidence in you. Love DIY 😁
Pizza cutter cuts celotex a treat😁
Use insulated expanding foam on the floor around the wheel arches 👍
Yea that’s a good shout
Thanks for sharing this. I think I might have to do this. I will have to pull up the floor, because they tried to take the tyre off (underneath my Ford Connect) but they couldn't because someone screwed the floorboards down over the bolt that releases it!!!! Urgh. My summer project I think. K
Vans looking great allready, Hope everything goes well with the baby. Great video as always :)
Thank you
Great work with the van so far 👍 also looks a handy little vacuum, what make
Is it
I think it’s a g-tec not sure I don’t really use it to be fair 😂
@@LoveSundays thanks will look it up, its not for me but the wife l😆
Old school Black and Decker Workmate! I have one the same 🙏
Yea I’ve had it for years
Looking forward to watching this build unfold and also seeing a baby picture! Good luck on both fronts! :)
This was one of the best van build videos. I’ve watched very informative love the chat with the Dad.
looking good, can't wait for next week, Good luck on your new arrival....
You can have a step that comes out from under the van when you open the door so you have a step hope it helped
Good idea
Get an electric step fitted to it
Good idea
Will you be putting in any drainage or plumbing Shaun
I’m more than likely putting a sink in with running water. Grey water tank may go under the van but I’ve not decided yet
@@LoveSundays Would advise putting in your Pipe work before you go any further, or cut the holes so you know where they are, just a hint
Spoiling us with all these videos 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you
Hi mate did you read your email I sent you??
Just read it mate. That wasn’t me that was a scammer! He’s been blocked now. I will be revealing the winner on Instagram and Facebook in 2 weeks time
You have someone pretending to be you on your give away vid. Replying to comments saying you have won and to message them on telegram, they have same profile pic as you
Thanks for letting me know. They must’ve been reported as I can’t see any replies
@@LoveSundays I reported them, hopefully other people have too. And fingers crossed no one has fallen for it
Thank you mate. It’s a nightmare isn’t it. Here I am cracking on with the van build on this sunny Sunday and people are out there trying to catch people out. Hopefully people would’ve watched the whole video and realised I’ve said I would reveal the winner on the 25th
I would like to say how I admire your perseverance in getting this van build done I would love a van like this to get away from it all all the best mate looking forward to the final build.
Hindsight being 20/20, when you were vacuuming the floor or putting the tape down you should have started from the corner behind the driver's seat and worked your way to the back. That way you wouldn't be tracking dirt from your shoes in where you'd already vacuumed/taped.
Looking good!! The conduit running down the floor is a great idea nice one. Looking forward to the next instalment!
Glue and screw batten's is the best practice. If the glue fails the floor will move
From a novice point of view. why didn't you stagger the noggins and then screw them in place to the batons
?
Another great video Shaun, best of luck to both you and Kate for the imminent arrival. 🤱👶
Thank you
Great job but i really don't understand why did you put wires on the floor and moreover fix it by insulator and plywood etc. You need to dismantle all this stuff ii case of malfunction
Looking good already Shaun 👏👏 impressive Dewalt tool kit I must say👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks 👍
Enjoyed this very much your like me a compulsive cleaner,great to watch.
I have the same caulking gun I bought mine from Screwfix and I use their sausages in it for glue sealants etc.
They are considerably cheaper than Amazon if you look on line .Keep up the great videos enjoying the build.
Thanks Harry
this is brilliant, i'm in the same spot - I want to do stuff, but have no idea, but we'll get there , good luck with the build
So useful, I’m gonna insulate my Fiat Doblo-crampervan-lots of great info. Thank you 🙏
Best of luck with your build
For the plywood floor and sides you can buy cnc cut cardboard templates or make some, I’m not sure how expensive they are.
Thanks for the advice
dude im so jealous!! each vid inspires me a little more to maaaybe get a van. best of luck to you and yours with the baby coming!!!
Cheers Matt
Loved the convo with your dad Shaun 😂😂 also loving the build of your van ,it will be a beast once it's all done 🚐
Thanks mate
Lovely video as usual! Facetiming Dad for projects is a must haha. I do it all the time!
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4:12 my son started saying this a couple of days ago so the thee of had a nice family moment watching you thread a pipe through a nogging hahaha
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Loving the van build, and great to see you working it out (with help from your dad ;-)
You need a sticker for the back door - no tools left in this van overnight!
Good to see your cheerful thumbs up ... do watch out for the temptation to cut corners with the jigsaw / safety. I'm not great at this but have all digits and only a few scars ...
Good luck to you and Kate, I hope all goes well and you adjust to your change in sleep patterns, not to mention the extra responsibility ...
I have used expanding foam 'plasterboard' adhesive before - after it not sticking I re-read the instructions - making sure the surfaces were damp, then waiting until the adhesive formed strings was the key ... so if you find unusual instructions on glue, it could be there for a reason! I guess sound deadening needs to be stuck properly to do it's job, so maybe you can get time to drive the van before and after fitting it to make sure it has made it a bit quieter
All the best with your build, especially after it becomes a lower priority!
Thanks Tom. Also there will always be one tool left in the van over night… me I’m the one tool 😂
I love watching this coming together, wonder what the recycled plastic bottles insulation looks like as my duvet & pillows are all filled with recycled plastic bottles, very soft & warm & resembles down filling but without the cruelty.
Look forward to seeing you soon but possibly a while after the baby arrives by the sound of things!
Thanks Annie
hey just thought you could put a pull out step and when not in use it can be tucked away under the van..... another van user did this awhile ago, think it was "Those Happy days". Liam and Janine Day..... yes they did a step and it went under the van when not in use..
Good idea Lyn
Your amazing to watch even if your not 100 percent sure what your doing you always come out and solve the problem I know this van e we went finished will be exactly what you wanted. It’ll be nice and warm to go on more aventures with your wife and baby what a great way to spend time together I need to take the time you need when the baby comes bonding with a newborn is very important and the wife might need you around lol to change diapers.😅
Thank you Jacky
I’m loving learning as you go! Very amusing with you trying to explain to your Dad 😂 definitely think you should add a step of some kind, maybe some sort of manual pull out one underneath? Ask your Dad, he’ll most likely know what to do. Much love to Kate and hope she is resting as much as possible as she won’t be getting much sleep now or when baby is here. Tell her to invest in a V pillow! Great video again as I have breakfast on a Sunday morning
She already has a pregnancy pillow that dominates our bed 😂
I would have used oval conduit and maybe one on each side. You could just drill holes then. Nice work so far though Shaun!
Thank you
I’m enjoying watching the process of the van and can’t wait to see the end result. Good luck with the arrival of your baby boy 👶
Thanks Sarah
Another man gadget to get...... Pocket hole jig...! For the cabinet making etc.... 😁
Yea I’ve been eyeing them up
Brilliant video buddy. To cut down on the dust from the insulation board you can just cut it with a Stanley knife and snap the board, its cleaner for you and just as fast, faster really as you don't have to clear up lol
Loving the series buddy
Thanks for the advice
Your dad gave you the same advice as I would. Bring the floor right to the door. You can always pick up a folding step stool to make it easier for shorter legs to get in.
Jon in rural BC, Canada
Yea I’m glad I listened to him 😂
Awesome buddy it's a great start 😂😂
Wow, 2 videos this week! Yay! 🥰🙌 Glad you got some paddle boarding in & got your floor in. Love seeing you start with bare bones to see the process, so inspiring! 💚🙏
Thank you
Am enjoying watching you build your new van, you are so clever. Bless your Dad when you were trying to explain. Thanks for another great video Shaun, cheers 😊
Thanks Heather
Great video, very entertaining edits.
I think when the little love of your life turns up, you may be busy doing other things 🤣.
I hope not 😂
Good effort, if you can dynamat the floor, wheel arches and cab floor. You can also dynamat the underside of the bonnet and door panels. Will
Make for a much quieter ride
Thanks for the advice
New Drinking Game : Take a Shot every time Shaun says “Noggin’ 😂👏🥂
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Really enjoying watching you build this new van and to see your thought process. Can't wait for the next part.
Thanks 👍
same here, loving watching this from the beginning of your new journey - always look forward to your vids
Thank youn
Thanks for letting us share the journey
Were the battens wet ? They looked like roofing batten from a merchant the glue won’t stick if its wet / damp
Look forward to the next one
They were a little damp when I got them but the soon dried out before I glued them
Me my self I find it very interesting watching you building the inside of the Van. I look forward to the next episode.
Thank you
Looking good Shaun. Be a nice van for you and your family when finished 🏄♀️
Thanks Nigel
Absolutely loving this build video even more so than your usual stuff and that is always amazing , so looking forward to the vans progress man i am hooked cannot wait to see the next one mate
Thank you
If you don't upload for a bit, we will be here.
Thumbs up enjoyed that video wishing you and your good lady well👍👍
Thank you
proper job.it's going to be brilliant. still up for the electrics 🔌if you need any help 😀
Thank you
Shaun you put sun in the description instead of sub floor but great video as always!
Thanks Mark 👍 sorted it now
Looking good Shaun 👍 you are doing a very good job Looking forward to seeing more of the van conversion. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Nigel
Great stuff👍 Best wishes if bubba makes a slightly early appearance 🤱
Thank you
I like what you did with the floor there.
Either you took my advice or great minds think alike. 😉
Thank you