I cut a hole in the roof | Camper van conversion vent/fan install

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

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  • @PaulMessner
    @PaulMessner  3 года назад +8

    Watch our campervan build from the beginning here ruclips.net/p/PLbU28ZzUOa48kcq9zxaVz3_ut22lRwn0f

  • @RABIDJOCK
    @RABIDJOCK 3 года назад +1

    We tip paul.. Before you mastic put some tape 2 or 3 mm from edge. Mastic up and remove immediately. A trick used all the time on boats for a neat finish..

  • @daveh5154
    @daveh5154 3 года назад +2

    Champion result Paul....good on ya. Haven't been as nervous watching you as I was since I watched Steve McQueen trying to outrun the Germans in his efforts to jump the fence on his motorcycle into Switzerland...!!

  • @pm1104
    @pm1104 3 года назад +1

    Omg ....mr diy ....well done .....it’s coming along nicely!

  • @GMBasix
    @GMBasix 3 года назад +15

    Tip for drilling into metal: quick tap with a centre punch creates a dimple to stop the drill bit wandering.

  • @MrSiegenfeldt
    @MrSiegenfeldt 3 года назад +1

    I am a fan of the fan in the van

  • @nigelshort8669
    @nigelshort8669 3 года назад +1

    Nice job. One tip I picked up on 12v electrics is cut one cable 20mm longer than the other this will offset your crimps and avoid shorts. Waiting for next vlog.

  • @peterpurshouse4469
    @peterpurshouse4469 3 года назад +1

    Excellent video's. A really interesting project that you and Jo. Have took on.

  • @philferguson7469
    @philferguson7469 3 года назад +1

    How odd just as I was about to suggest you use insulated connections next time in the comments.... the black tape appeared.... lesson learned 😒 take care and keep up the good work.

  • @alexanderwilson6110
    @alexanderwilson6110 3 года назад +20

    I love watching people get up and give it a go. And not just that, having the balls to film it and share it with us all is fantastic. I applaud you. Keep going.

  • @indochinajames3372
    @indochinajames3372 3 года назад +2

    Cheers Paul, ta da.

  • @michaelsutherland4656
    @michaelsutherland4656 3 года назад +2

    Great vid. Out of your 100,000 subscribers(👏👏) I bet that's your number 1 FAN🌀 🏆"Dose it get any cooler than that". 😉 Ps that first cut💩🙈

  • @paulalbietz9719
    @paulalbietz9719 3 года назад +2

    Great work Paul. I am enjoying these videos.

  • @AndreasHontzia
    @AndreasHontzia 3 года назад +1

    13:10 Sounds like a hell of a turbine! Nice. So you can blast out hot air fast.

  • @Jones-xx2gc
    @Jones-xx2gc 3 года назад +1

    It takes a bit of bottle to start cutting up a van to fit parts that you have no experience in doing. Hat's off to you. The 11 thumbs down viewers at the time of watching this would be better giving you the benefit of their vast knowledge really.

  • @iantomac
    @iantomac 3 года назад +1

    ....and the rest is easy!!! Well done, Sir!!!

  • @alanlee2751
    @alanlee2751 3 года назад +1

    Well done Paul ! ( You're a braver man than me - cutting a hole in the roof isn't for the faint-hearted )

  • @sg7392
    @sg7392 3 года назад +1

    Get up on the ladder and give it a good spray with the hose especially at the leading edge to simulate driving while it is raining then recheck for leaks.

  • @Tonywozere99
    @Tonywozere99 3 года назад +1

    You got yourself a tyre pressure gauge for all that motoring? Save yourself stress paying at petrol stations. Best sticker on a van seen, "Adventure before dementia" lol

  • @jamiecleeves7921
    @jamiecleeves7921 3 года назад +1

    Fab Paul 1st class

  • @AlanNFuller
    @AlanNFuller 3 года назад +1

    Belated congratulations Paul on making 100K subscribers. Great Job

  • @rosanneennis725
    @rosanneennis725 3 года назад +2

    If you dont try you will never know what you can do. I can see you doing another one after this his and hers, campers well done guys

  • @SNAPMounts
    @SNAPMounts 3 года назад +1

    I spy the SNAP Mount! Good stuff Paul! Looks like it is helping you capture your projects! Nice work!

    • @PaulMessner
      @PaulMessner  3 года назад +1

      Yes! Thank you! Gonna be showing it off some more in future videos. very handy kit.

  • @RS.Outdoors
    @RS.Outdoors 3 года назад +2

    Red to Red, Black to Black and Blue to......... :) Coming along well and look forward to see the finished project. Atb

  • @wayneberry8703
    @wayneberry8703 3 года назад +1

    G'day Paul, fantastic job once again mate. I don't think I would be game enough to have a go at it lol.
    Cheers from Down Under.

  • @stevedon76
    @stevedon76 3 года назад +1

    Loving these Paul. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @mickyjb2003
    @mickyjb2003 3 года назад +1

    Well done great job.

  • @oddmanout98
    @oddmanout98 3 года назад +1

    Looking good Paul. I was just saying to my wife that I would have used insulated connectors and the you explained how you had a little issue with the connectors. Well done though, this turning out really well.

  • @MarvinofMars
    @MarvinofMars 3 года назад +2

    Very pleasing watching somone worthy of a Camper creating there own. Great the you have served your time as a true wild camper first.
    By creating your own camper you will far more attachment to the Camper. Greater sense of achievement. Keep going👍

  • @desrynne2720
    @desrynne2720 3 года назад +1

    And the answer is what Paul

  • @rejects101
    @rejects101 3 года назад +1

    Once again, great job Paul!

  • @paulmorgan3434
    @paulmorgan3434 3 года назад +1

    Hi Paul
    Excellent what your doing to convert your van
    Very interesting as well
    Well done so far

  • @CorvoFG
    @CorvoFG 3 года назад +7

    Sawing and drilling.. Oh how the neighbours must love you, Paul!

  • @scotspie501douglas7
    @scotspie501douglas7 3 года назад +1

    well done as always scary tryin something new

  • @shutterupphotography295
    @shutterupphotography295 3 года назад +2

    i would buy one off you....well done.

  • @onlycompetitions5083
    @onlycompetitions5083 3 года назад +1

    That was great!
    It almost looked like you knew what you were doing.

  • @danieltantram82
    @danieltantram82 3 года назад +2

    Hi Paul just a tip, I would put bug mesh on the Inside and outside of your fan/vent. This make cleaning you fan in the future a hell of a lot easier! Trust me when you start cooking after a year or 2 you will have a banquet of dead I sects in your roof.

  • @GraysOutdoors
    @GraysOutdoors 3 года назад +1

    Well done Paul. I had to drill through my canoe to fit lacing. I know how u felt.

  • @WildCampingIreland
    @WildCampingIreland 3 года назад +1

    Another great Video Paul , you made it look easy , it on my and so many others people's bucket list I'm sure , so I'll be able to view them all again when I eventually get my baby 🙏 Thanks again for the content 👍 ps your wife Joe is a sweetheart 💚

  • @ipaales7552
    @ipaales7552 3 года назад +2

    Congratulations paul/Jo on 100,000 subs that's Sunderlands stadium filled twice and more well deserved marra's all the best stay safe #leavenotrace 👍🏕️

    • @PaulMessner
      @PaulMessner  3 года назад +1

      Thanks buddy. I've been in the Stadium of Light when its full. Noisy and unforgiving if you're having a bad day 😂. Take care

  • @nigelturpin3533
    @nigelturpin3533 3 года назад +2

    Hurrah! Great work...use higher fan power settings frugally for obvious reasons!! The vent on its own will be super useful...

  • @charlottelancashire8490
    @charlottelancashire8490 3 года назад +1

    You broke the cardinal sin!!! Measure once cut twice

  • @cathygibbons1743
    @cathygibbons1743 3 года назад

    I just love it Paul! Please keep telling us what you’re doing with Ronnie, and keeping it real.

  • @jimbrewer2730
    @jimbrewer2730 3 года назад +2

    Looking forward to the next one 👍

  • @clactonmassive
    @clactonmassive 3 года назад +4

    Awesome job 👍. Cutting holes in the roof is a massive brown trouser moment. I bet the brown eye was winking !

  • @BSmith244
    @BSmith244 3 года назад +1

    Good choice of fan Paul and fitted like a true professional. I had the Fiamma Turbovent in my old Motorhome and loved it. One tip I will give is to avoid driving with it open. I read that you can do this and as our old van had no air con we tried driving with it partly open but after hearing weird creaking noises from the lid decided it was best not to try again.

  • @RyanKeane9
    @RyanKeane9 3 года назад +1

    Blimey that was a bravery test Paul! Excellent work mate👍🏻

  • @Seamus3051
    @Seamus3051 3 года назад +1

    Fine job mate; you're a true craftsman...Cheers

  • @outdoorelement
    @outdoorelement 3 года назад +2

    Fantastic! I'd love if you can report back in a couple of months driving. I want to do this to my van. Thanks for giving me the confidence that I can do this myself.

  • @brixham20
    @brixham20 3 года назад +1

    Congratulations Paul on your 100,000 subs, well deserved. 👍 Great video series regards the van. 👌

  • @jonmapp6803
    @jonmapp6803 3 года назад +1

    Well done - I'm using your videos to convince the wife that we can do the same 😊

  • @edwardbroomhead4463
    @edwardbroomhead4463 3 года назад +3

    The more you do yourself the more you want to do in future and it all just spirals from there 👍 Loving the series so far 😁

  • @tenminutetokyo2643
    @tenminutetokyo2643 3 года назад +1

    See Bob Wells’ CheapRVLiving vid on his ceiling fan.

  • @andrewhowie4217
    @andrewhowie4217 3 года назад +3

    Something therapeutic about watching you install that fan...not sure it would be therapeutic if I had to do it lol! You made it look easy, super job, can't wait to watch your van journeys #VanLife

  • @welditmick
    @welditmick 3 года назад +2

    These Turbo vents are excellent. I have mine set at around 1/3 power. They are vented even when closed. I use it while travelling, as long as it is only lifted a couple of inches, it has been fine for 4 years used like this.

  • @SweeneyTTodd
    @SweeneyTTodd 3 года назад +2

    Brilliant and scary at the same time
    I'd leave the side door a little ajar when cooking or for some extra ventilation when needed , but not as good as that Motor Vent
    Excellent Video

  • @crashesnfails
    @crashesnfails 3 года назад +2

    nice job

  • @piggymito
    @piggymito 3 года назад +3

    Mint job that dude! Loving watching your conference grow!

    • @Daydreameruk
      @Daydreameruk 3 года назад +1

      Me too, it’s just soaring now. Ace to see.

  • @COYSMike
    @COYSMike 3 года назад +2

    Good job with the wood covering the number plate to save time in editing!

  • @Andyb2379
    @Andyb2379 3 года назад +2

    Good lord you got enough insulation!!!

  • @benny_mc
    @benny_mc 3 года назад +7

    Congratulations on the 100k Paul!

  • @parkin8595
    @parkin8595 3 года назад +1

    Some nervous moments, nothing worse than putting holes in things if you get it wrong. Great job Paul, the van is coming along nicely. 👍

  • @liveloud9894
    @liveloud9894 3 года назад +1

    Nice fit, well sealed , good job done ✅

  • @musicman4164
    @musicman4164 3 года назад +9

    Love the fact that the H and S guy forgot to insulate the bare metal connectors before plugging in. 😆 🤣 😂 congrats on reaching the big 100k mate, very well deserved.

  • @gordonmculloch4904
    @gordonmculloch4904 3 года назад +2

    Congratulations on your 100k subscribers. And congratulations on cutting that roof; not an easy task. 👍

  • @maurice5992
    @maurice5992 3 года назад +2

    Totally fascinating watch...your camper van conversion journey has me hooked. Look forward to the next installment.

  • @jorvikoutdoors
    @jorvikoutdoors 3 года назад +1

    Its a hell 9f a thing taking a saw to the van isn't it mate, I disappeared while my mates did it for me otherwise I'd have been a nervous wreck 😁😁...its looking awesome though mate nice one, atb Lee

  • @andrewmoseley-packer5132
    @andrewmoseley-packer5132 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant job guys and congrats on the 100k subscribers!

  • @smithywick
    @smithywick 3 года назад +2

    Great job Paul always scary cutting holes but you did a top job and your confidence is growing by the day mate happy days 👊🚘👊

  • @jim_the_gunn6577
    @jim_the_gunn6577 3 года назад +2

    I am.loving watching you build mate and yours and Jo's pics on the old IG

  • @keithhedley1392
    @keithhedley1392 3 года назад +2

    Vans coming along nicely you must be pleased with it so far

  • @andrewworland3071
    @andrewworland3071 3 года назад +1

    Good skills, coming along well........

  • @stephenscrutton2061
    @stephenscrutton2061 3 года назад +2

    Well in Paul on reaching the 100k you deserve it mate.. And cuppa Jo. Enjoy watching all your vids. Roll on bk to camping days..

  • @ForthRider
    @ForthRider 3 года назад +1

    Good effort, you did really well with installing the roof fan. I’m currently building a camping trailer and will be doing exactly the same soon... bit daunting. 🤞

  • @Martyn-rn7ec
    @Martyn-rn7ec 3 года назад +6

    Congrats on reaching the 100k subs. Maybe now you can kick the day job and do what makes you a happy chappy. Super that the fan fitting when smoothly, well done to you both.

  • @chrisarnold4709
    @chrisarnold4709 3 года назад +2

    Well done, bet u r so chuffed with the progress you're making and the skills you're learning! Fantastic experience !

  • @MisterTeach
    @MisterTeach 3 года назад +2

    Brilliant progress, but... 🥽 👍

  • @stephenwharrior5835
    @stephenwharrior5835 3 года назад +2

    are you keeping the neighbours entertained

  • @Corcioch
    @Corcioch 3 года назад +2

    100,000!! Delighted for you Paul, and Jo for her contribution. Having a few Brew's to celebrate I'd imagine. Onwards and Upwards. 200,000 next.

  • @lockodonis
    @lockodonis 3 года назад +4

    Paul If you have little experience in work like this then I’m properly impressed.....👌🏻👍

  • @paulrichardson3886
    @paulrichardson3886 3 года назад +2

    Best thing on RUclips right now. 👍🏼👍🏼

  • @kieronstevens3450
    @kieronstevens3450 3 года назад +1

    Congratulations on 100k subscribers. Keep up the great work and videos. The van is coming on and looking Good.👍

  • @verykeen2please
    @verykeen2please 3 года назад +1

    FANtastic

  • @CORNDOGGY111
    @CORNDOGGY111 3 года назад +1

    Congrats on 100k

  • @nigelmitchell5726
    @nigelmitchell5726 3 года назад +2

    Well done , looks a great job done Paul .

  • @chrisdavison2022
    @chrisdavison2022 3 года назад +2

    What thinners did you use to clean the van before fitting the frame? Avoid things like white spirit, as it still leaves an oily residue that needs to be removed with something like acetone, panel wipe or brake cleaner..... White spirit also dissolves sealants. Learned this when I resealed our old caravan... Coated the remains of old sealant with white spirit, it just rubs off, then remove and clean the surface with something like brake cleaner.

  • @Jaffa1951
    @Jaffa1951 3 года назад +7

    You're a star, Paul. You deserve your 100,00 subs - and more - which I'm sure are coming.

  • @happysporran
    @happysporran 3 года назад +1

    100k....brilliant, congratulations (nice to see those glimpses of the countryside from the roof)

  • @nickhoward9343
    @nickhoward9343 3 года назад +1

    Good job done

  • @vamboroolz1612
    @vamboroolz1612 3 года назад +2

    Nice job Paul. It’s really important to be meticulous on the cleaning when sealing the likes of the fan as you know. You don’t want any problem further down the line. I don’t think the silver tape was overkill, as the prospectively damp air is being pulled out you don’t want it dampening the timber frame and maybe causing mould in time. Best to be stringent now and reap the rewards later. I did think watching the video that if your 2 cables touch it would create a short only for you to say that’s what happened overnight. As I said before in your videos, the way you are doing the build is showing a good standard of work and you are going to come out of this in the knowledge you know exactly what has been done. You can’t put a price on that.

  • @jonelson1983
    @jonelson1983 3 года назад +1

    Good job!

  • @distortedreality4603
    @distortedreality4603 3 года назад +2

    Congratulations on 100k ! Well deserved 👏

  • @craigmaisfield3247
    @craigmaisfield3247 3 года назад +1

    Great stuff mate. I did cringe a little when you was drilling. 😆

  • @robertbransby
    @robertbransby 3 года назад +2

    Top job Paul, coming together well 👍👍

  • @DannyMacDJ
    @DannyMacDJ 3 года назад +4

    To install a skylight and roof fanyou need a square space! 😉 would of been perfect 😹🤣

  • @joeysd8489
    @joeysd8489 3 года назад +2

    Well done on 100k messner

  • @apollo12329
    @apollo12329 3 года назад +2

    Brilliant Paul, if anything it gives you more confidence to tackle more difficult jobs. Well done, exciting stuff buddy.

  • @ccf3294
    @ccf3294 3 года назад +6

    Congrats on the 100k milestone, truly well deserved. Excellent content to watch over a cuppa and a sandwich.

  • @TheGrumpyExplorer
    @TheGrumpyExplorer 3 года назад +1

    Congrats on 100.000 subscribers. Well deserved.

  • @rob4095
    @rob4095 3 года назад +1

    Fantastic job! Giving me ideas 😄