DIY Van Build - Promaster 2500 159WB - Installing Ceiling and Lights - Part 7

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  • Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
  • New project!! We will be building out a 2021 Dodge Promaster 2500 159 inch wheel base van and turning it into a beautiful tiny home on wheels.
    I have built a sailboat, a dinghy, two teardrops and an RV. What better way to combine all builds into one, than to build out a van and enjoy many travels! Journey with me as I put my skills to the test and turn an ordinary cargo van into a luxurious dwelling place on wheels!
    We will compliment this van with a full size bed, bench seating for two, running water, full electric, propane cooking appliances, lights throughout, outside shower, and top it off with solar power to run everything. And to add that extra flare… we will do it in BATMAN style!
    I hope to see you until the end when we will do a complete tour of the finished van. I hope you like it!
    Thanks for staying tuned and watching the videos… now, let’s get started
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    • #vanlife
    • #campervan
    • #vanconversion
    • #homeiswhereyouparkit
    • #vanlifediaries
    • #homeonwheels
    • #projectvanlife
    • #tinyhome

Комментарии • 54

  • @FlaGordon2
    @FlaGordon2 3 года назад +2

    For ever... and after the build, a year from now, you will mention it to people admiring your work.

  • @susangriffis4122
    @susangriffis4122 2 года назад

    Wow, I've watched hundreds of videos & you just blew my mind! I love how you put up your ceiling by yourself, with just adding those little pieces of wood to lock your ceiling in 🤯 now I know how to do it by myself 👍 Thanks

    • @OregonBatman
      @OregonBatman  2 года назад

      Thank you so much for checking it out! You got this! :)

  • @Mordrayso
    @Mordrayso 3 года назад +1

    Looking great OBM! I can't wait to see more. Stay safe and thanks for sharing.

    • @OregonBatman
      @OregonBatman  3 года назад +1

      Thanks man... coming together!

  • @diegoocampo5811
    @diegoocampo5811 3 года назад +1

    Great work, Al!!! Congrats on that stage! I was thinking exactly the same, as you were talking about it! It's going to hunt you *forever*! Jajaja... see you next week!

  • @downtownredneck5079
    @downtownredneck5079 3 года назад +2

    Looking really good, love how well the lights go with that carpeted ceiling. keep it up

  • @toronado455
    @toronado455 3 года назад

    With all the carpeting and sound deadening materials you are using in this build, this is going to be one very quiet van!

    • @OregonBatman
      @OregonBatman  3 года назад +1

      Took it for a drive, and man... it is really quiet! I can hear the ringing in my ears loud and clear! :)

  • @GhettoGumball
    @GhettoGumball 3 года назад

    Been six days and I am going through withdrawal ;) Looking forward to the next video so I came back and watched some others again!

  • @kennethalmond8922
    @kennethalmond8922 3 года назад

    Nice work. A guy once told me - its the small oddities that make it a work of art instead of just ho-hum perfection with nothing to notice or talk about. Try not to let it bug you too much :)

    • @OregonBatman
      @OregonBatman  3 года назад +1

      Once it's covered... out of sight, out of mind! :) Thanks Kenneth!

  • @petefrost1787
    @petefrost1787 Год назад

    Hi, appreciate all the detail and effort you put into these videos. The framing is especially helpful for me as I am at that stage with my promaster. Cheers!

  • @charlevoix418
    @charlevoix418 3 года назад

    Great video again Al! Yep, I also noticed that color variation on the port side of the ceiling, I liked your comment about the fact that it will bug you for a long time: project builders are the only one to see "variations" in their own job, nobody else will notice them, but still, it is annoying... Good tip for solo workers, those rotating cleats to hold the ceiling!

    • @OregonBatman
      @OregonBatman  3 года назад +1

      I decided not to switch it around as it would have definitely ruined my panel, also knowing that it will be hidden behind a cabinet will be easier to look at! :) Making the cleats helped a lot, when working alone... you have to come up with a way to make 3 or 4 arms to help out! LOL!

  • @SoCalKevin
    @SoCalKevin 2 года назад

    Wow the framing looks awesome. I especially like how you did the rearmost ceiling framing to not block the holes going to the backup camera housing.

  • @jordanrobbins7271
    @jordanrobbins7271 Год назад

    You're awesome dude

  • @dlaner1
    @dlaner1 Год назад

    Merci beaucoup

  • @frankwolf389
    @frankwolf389 3 года назад

    It's really looking great!!

  • @stuartkorte1642
    @stuartkorte1642 2 года назад

    Have you considered painting the fan trim the same color as ceiling or the light rings?
    Very thorough video with several great tips especially the carpet grain. Forever!!!!🦇

    • @OregonBatman
      @OregonBatman  2 года назад

      Thank you Stuart! I am liking the contrasting colors of the trim and light rings... brightens it up just enough! :) Thinking of keeping it as is!

  • @jimp925
    @jimp925 2 года назад

    I love it but alas, I don't have your patience. I will try when we get some warmer weather in North Dakota. NICE WORK.

    • @OregonBatman
      @OregonBatman  2 года назад

      I agree! I'm in hybernation until it warms up! :)

  • @mowguy1
    @mowguy1 3 года назад

    Great job

  • @judiblakely3622
    @judiblakely3622 2 года назад

    Batman, What kind of material is it that you are using for the ceiling and where did you purchase it. Thanks for the great video!

    • @OregonBatman
      @OregonBatman  2 года назад +3

      It;s called Charcoal Gray Automotive Trunk Liner Upholstery Cloth Auto Pro Flexible 54"W and purchased from Ebay. Hope that helps! al

  • @mtbbuddys2545
    @mtbbuddys2545 Год назад

    Nice set up sir ..
    I want to do something like that on my van.
    What are the dimensions on the plywood did you use if you don't mind sharing..

    • @OregonBatman
      @OregonBatman  Год назад

      Hey mtbbuddys! I used 4 x 8 sheets of 1/4" ply for the ceiling. I can't remember the exact dimensions, as I made the cuts as I was building. All that to say, I don't think any two will be alike. I have 12" pieces on the sides and then made the center pieces the exact dimensions to fill it in. If I had to build another, I am sure they wouldn't be the same dimension. Sorry if that's not too much help... I do thank you for checking it out.

  • @TGM4190
    @TGM4190 2 года назад

    Where did you get the contoured roof gasket for the fan assembly?

    • @OregonBatman
      @OregonBatman  2 года назад

      Hi TG M... got that at DIYVAN.COM
      diyvan.com/products/promaster-roof-vent-adapter

  • @arizonarider6998
    @arizonarider6998 3 года назад

    My new neighbors are loud too .

    • @OregonBatman
      @OregonBatman  3 года назад +2

      LOL! Seems they are only loud when I fire up the camera, other than that... I have to look around to make sure they still live there. Ha Ha!

    • @arizonarider6998
      @arizonarider6998 3 года назад

      @@OregonBatman 😂

  • @hobieone9833
    @hobieone9833 3 года назад

    Great video. Looks really good. Did you remember to install screws down the center as you planned?

    • @OregonBatman
      @OregonBatman  3 года назад +1

      Hi Hibie One... yes, all screwed in place now and holding tight!

  • @ryanfranks7818
    @ryanfranks7818 2 года назад

    I like your approach. Thanks for sharing! What type and thickness of plywood did you use for the wall and ceiling panels?

    • @OregonBatman
      @OregonBatman  2 года назад +1

      Thank you sir... I used 1/4" Luan for the side panels and ceiling, nice and flat and easy to wrk with.

    • @ryanfranks7818
      @ryanfranks7818 2 года назад +1

      @@OregonBatman thanks for the info. sounds good!

  • @smudgyzoo
    @smudgyzoo 3 месяца назад

    therer a promaster playlist?

    • @OregonBatman
      @OregonBatman  3 месяца назад

      Sorry, not yet… I have to work on that

  • @votesudanusa
    @votesudanusa 2 года назад

    Someone completely sabotaged my build. Bought materials I cannot return and purposely gave me incorrect measurements. I am so exhausted. Since May my van has been at this man's house and the only thing he did was install the Maxx Fan and... The floor was cut improperly and woe is me. Is it possible for you to provide me with some dimensions so I can get the people at Home Depot to make the cuts?

    • @OregonBatman
      @OregonBatman  2 года назад

      Truly sorry about that dilemma! Not sure if any of the dimensions I give would help too much as my build is different from yours. I do give the dimensions of the framing in the video I made of installing the framing... I hope that would help some.

    • @votesudanusa
      @votesudanusa 2 года назад

      @@OregonBatman thanks. I will check it out

  • @DesignBuildFixReview
    @DesignBuildFixReview 3 года назад

    I would have taken that backwards carpet down it would bug me reguardless.

    • @OregonBatman
      @OregonBatman  3 года назад +2

      Thought about it... several times, but decided to keep it. It will be hidden behind the cabinets and I won't have to see it anymore! :)

    • @toronado455
      @toronado455 3 года назад

      @@OregonBatman I agree with that choice. If it's not exposed, it's functional rather than decorative. So the grain direction is irrelevant since it is serving its purpose just as well.

    • @OregonBatman
      @OregonBatman  3 года назад +1

      @@toronado455 Absolutely... and once the cabinets are up, gone!

  • @toronado455
    @toronado455 3 года назад

    Yes carpeting has a grain LOL!

    • @OregonBatman
      @OregonBatman  3 года назад +1

      HA! Some of us still find out the hard way! :)