How to Build a High Top Van (Part 2: Reattaching the Roof) // Travel Snacks

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  • Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
  • Van Conversion: I want to be able to stand up in my van so my dad and I are raising the van roof in my Chevy Express. The second step is reattaching the fiberglass roof that we cut off in Part 1. (This is part 2 of 4 videos in this series.)
    Disclaimer: We are not professionals so if you follow any of the steps in this video it's at your own risk.
    How to Build a Van High Top (Part 1: Removing the Roof) • How to Build a High To...
    How to Build a High Top Van (Part 2: Reattaching the Roof) • How to Build a High To...
    How to Build a High Top Van (Part 3: Securing the Roof) • How to Build a High To...
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  • @randywarner5440
    @randywarner5440 3 года назад +5

    I must say. You are really going to cherish this time with your parents and having it on video is absolutely great. Time flys and having these videos makes your future less threatening as you grow older. Good for you. 🥲

  • @sdsurfer8152
    @sdsurfer8152 3 года назад +1

    Lol, your dad is funny. He said, "it's all you daughter."

  • @Lotuslaful
    @Lotuslaful 4 года назад

    You are so
    Lucky to have your parents help and care

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  4 года назад

      Yes they are definitely a blessing!! 🙏🏼

  • @twosistersandacocktail3284
    @twosistersandacocktail3284 4 года назад +5

    Wow! There are so many wonderful things happening here. The journey your on with your parents...priceless. 🤗🤗

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  4 года назад

      It really is! It's been a wild ride so far.

  • @ElijahandStacey
    @ElijahandStacey 2 года назад

    SO SO SO GRATEFUL for you sharing your experience!

  • @ex-engineer6657
    @ex-engineer6657 3 года назад

    It's like making a prototype, except it's the only one, not a test piece. Y'all did fine; nobody died.I've said that about several projects over the years. Got it done and nobody died!

  • @__mzdeenotary__
    @__mzdeenotary__ 3 года назад +1

    Awesome 👏🏾 Parents! You are very blessed! Love the videos!

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  3 года назад

      Yes indeed! They are awesome. And thanks for watching!

  • @o2bnob
    @o2bnob 4 года назад

    It’s a pretty van from the outside. Well that was amazing how you put that top on, thank God for your dad and mom, I can’t wait to see the next video.

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  3 года назад +1

      Thank you!! And yes I'm blessed to have such help from my parents. 😊

  • @jaimemccampbell298
    @jaimemccampbell298 4 года назад

    I love this! I like how you keep it real, not editing the real life frustrations!! I love living in my van and am considering raising the ceiling too. Thanks for your videos!!!

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  4 года назад

      I'm glad this was helpful! Raising the roof was a LOT of work, but now that it's done I'm very glad I did it so I can stand up. Thanks for watching!

  • @jamessherman7570
    @jamessherman7570 4 года назад

    I just found your channel today so I have been watching from the day you got the van and I'm at this video now .. just binge watching to see how many videos you have.. catch a in a later video 👍

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  4 года назад

      Glad you found the channel! Thanks for watching!!

  • @sandymckee8917
    @sandymckee8917 Год назад

    This looks like a ton of work & stress! I’m thinking to have this professionally done would probably cost between $4k-$6k! Cost for parts, labor & frustration…. I have no idea how you all made it this far! 😮

  • @Sundaylove33
    @Sundaylove33 4 года назад +5

    Yeah if I did this with my family someone would be leaving in a body bag lol 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  4 года назад

      DOH! 😣 Tensions can get very high when working on a big project like this!!

  • @JokerJoker-ov4ey
    @JokerJoker-ov4ey 4 года назад +1

    Brilliant video keep them coming Allison

  • @hannahrosa5485
    @hannahrosa5485 4 года назад

    Wow, that looked really heavy. Good going.

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  4 года назад

      It was!! But with the three of us we got it done. Thanks for the encouragement!

  • @joeycampione9926
    @joeycampione9926 4 года назад

    I am so invested in this build

  • @thegirlconfident
    @thegirlconfident 4 года назад

    Oh my word!!! It’s official - I COULD NEVAAAAAAA! Lol I would have quit already. Also, I do not have the kind of patience you and your dad do. At this rate, and for all this trouble, you better live in this van for the next 30 years lol
    I can’t wait to see what’s gonna happen next!!

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  4 года назад

      hahahaa! It's a labor of love AND it's a real test of my patience FOR REAL!! Trust me, I'll be living in it for awhile!! :)

  • @VanLifeRocks
    @VanLifeRocks 4 года назад

    Teamwork 💪🏼 it’s coming together 😎

  • @frankie6849
    @frankie6849 4 года назад

    Lol well that's definitely real life all families argue doing stuff together nice van

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  4 года назад +1

      Yes indeed! Thanks for watching and for the nice compliment.

    • @frankie6849
      @frankie6849 4 года назад

      @@travelsnacks most welcome

  • @mohamedouarsafi3923
    @mohamedouarsafi3923 4 года назад +1

    Hi Allison, Loved listening to your live today. I know you do it at 2:00pm every Saturday but i can only listen to it the next day. I has become a routine for me every Sunday. Thank you for touching on many things. I have a silly question for you. Why can't you post more content during the week. This will help growing your channel. You can video your morning wake up, coffee time, yoga time maybe. People like us gravitate to seeing people in there daily routine. Thank you.

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  4 года назад +2

      I'm glad to hear I'm part of your Sunday routine! In terms of posting more content, the filming is no problem. I'm pretty much doing that all day. The issue is the editing. It takes me many hours to edit one video. With the van build and other obligations I end up with limited time at the end of the day. I'm really trying to add more content so hang in there with me!

  • @payback5448
    @payback5448 4 года назад +2

    Oh bless I’ll fly over and take you all out for nice meal and come give you a hand so you can get back out in the country side and enjoy life

  • @bunnymom9842
    @bunnymom9842 4 года назад

    You are lucky your dad has all the tools!

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  4 года назад

      Most definitely! It would be very costly if I had to buy all new tools.

  • @payback5448
    @payback5448 4 года назад +1

    Is it a car a van or a boat on wheel but what ever it is you need get back on the road and start saving money to buy your loo roll and your food good video keep them coming you tube would be lost with out you here tc bs alws see you on the road soon lol

  • @mrMacGoover
    @mrMacGoover 3 года назад

    those side boards where real overkill, you should have just used 3/8 marine grade plywood, those heavy boards are really going to add to the vans top heavyness

  • @payback5448
    @payback5448 4 года назад +1

    Oh bless you should make your mum and dad breakfast and lunch and tea every day for least 5 weeks to pay them back for all their help

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  4 года назад +1

      Connor Mcloud Yep! I am blessed to have them!

    • @payback5448
      @payback5448 4 года назад

      Travel Snacks yes you are secret name travel snacks my real name is Greg lol

  • @kellyp2863
    @kellyp2863 4 года назад

    Its slowly coming together. How is you're doing now is she feeling better

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  4 года назад +1

      It sure is, day by day! She is doing better - still being monitored but better for sure! Thank you for asking! ❤️

  • @cweb2468
    @cweb2468 4 года назад

    Looking good btw have you heard of vancity vanlife channel?

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  4 года назад +1

      Thanks! And Yes, I'm subscribed to Vancity Vanlife!

  • @payback5448
    @payback5448 4 года назад +1

    Never mind it short you can always walk around on your knee lol

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  4 года назад

      Nope! We will succeed in raising it so I can live in it properly.

  • @Vulcaneer900
    @Vulcaneer900 3 года назад

    Putting on a High Top is THE hardest thing you can do in a Van Build. You'll get through this.!!! Wait until you get to the Solar Stuff...

  • @mrs.c5471
    @mrs.c5471 3 года назад

    You guys!

  • @jamesenglish781
    @jamesenglish781 4 года назад

    carbon fiber best material for van lift , aluminum I beams 2nd best , 3rd lt plywood with metal bracig

  • @thestruggleisreal8072
    @thestruggleisreal8072 4 года назад

    Wow you are adding a lot of weight

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  4 года назад

      Yes definitely. But it's still within the weight limit for this van.

  • @anharaanialexanderaa3403
    @anharaanialexanderaa3403 3 года назад

    I dare ask, is it water tight?

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  3 года назад

      I hope so!! We did spray it down afterwards and there weren't any leaks! (Plus it's rained since then and also no leaks...🙌🏻 )

  • @sharonhorton5512
    @sharonhorton5512 4 года назад

    OMG

  • @payback5448
    @payback5448 4 года назад +1

    Is it a car or caravan lol or is it super car a van lol

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  4 года назад

      I like to call it a Super Snackmobile!

  • @queeningod
    @queeningod 5 месяцев назад

    Can you go stronger 🤣

  • @payback5448
    @payback5448 4 года назад +1

    Never answered me are you married and have loads of kids some where on that a lonely road ????

    • @travelsnacks
      @travelsnacks  4 года назад +2

      Not married. I have two grown sons who live on their own.

  • @taron801
    @taron801 3 года назад

    Your stress makes me stress...