Just passing by... if you'd remove the headliner closed cell foam you'd find condensation under it. There is non on top of it because it is an insulator and the dew point is not reach on the inside of the van where temperature is higher than on the metal surface (which is underneath the headliner). The only real way to prevent condensation on metal is to totally isolate it from the humid air using vapor barriers. If there are any spots at all where humid air will reach the metal, it'll most probably condensate on it.

People are too focused on insulation. Most important thing is ventilation. There's no condensation issues in a woodshed, plenty condensation in a cheap tent.

I can belive i'm sitting here watching you, while you're watchng paint dry 😎 nice shirt

Hey Alex. That’s a great project worthy of your skills. Good to see you looking well too pal. Catch up hopefully at one of the meets this year. Cheers

You're looking well Lex, have you worked out what caused the fire ? Electrics or feul leak ?

Doreen has found you and will watch more of your content, most likely I will too. It was nice for Doreen to meet Ushka and yourselves again. One day I will do my own conversion but for now the coachbuilt takes enough keeping on the road.

Hi friend, can you tell me the maximum pressure of this bf stamped on the side of the tire? pressuremax?

Hi how's the 560ah battery performing so far ? How many cycles are you in ,I built a 304ah with grade A cells and a Daly BMS ,looking to build a 608ah 4s2p 🙂

Not a good idea to use the existing battery terminals for the balance lead lugs. The lugs then defeat the point of using the flange nuts which have ridges on the underside to prevent them loosening. A better fixing is to tap the busbars with an M3 thread and use smaller lugs. This is especially relevant with a vehicle where vibration is likely to loosen the nuts. The low torque setting is to protect the battery terminals from stripping so the flange nut underside needs to grip the busbar to to its job.

I’ll be interested to know your weight. With my just started new Sprinter build I’ll be annoyed if my van exceeds 2600 kgs I’m using all aluminium sheet covered in wrap. Folded aluminium sheet for the studs and drawers etc. the only timber I’m using is the bench tops, 20mm routed underneath where it’s hidden down to 8mm. Remember any timber attracts moisture, that’s where most get it wrong, happy building

Wow that’s some serious moisture. The ceiling needs to be vented, I found the best was on my Sprinter was to use the headliner supplied by Mercedes or VW (same) I applied 10mm self adhesive insulate direct to the upper skin then fitted the headliner the full length. That left a decent air gap to aid breathing. Mine hasn’t any signs of moisture after 12 years. Other benefits are excellent sound deadener, good insulation, super light compared to timber and battens and best of all it looks good.

Not going to do much talking is a understatement

The best way I found to combat condensation and moisture in my Sprinter van was to use the original manufacturers headliner. It breathes, insulates and is a good sound deadener. I still used 10mm insulated mat on the metal. Another plus is it’s extremely light compared to what I see other builders use ie: timber battens and panels.

Take one year off and find yourself. No work. Most important no deadlines

Nice slide out!

Hello Ushka 👍👌

Health is key. Hopefully you can get that under control and then once again crack on with the van.

Great vid Alex. Scribing those curves is def an art. We had so many cupboards/walls that I ended up buying a Trend Easiscribe. Brill piece of kit. Your Dads ruler works well too. Vans looking really good 👏👏👍 Cheers

Nice to see you buddy. Loving the slide out bed 👍👏👌 And you wont be the last to take the jigsaw blade out whilst it’s still running 😮 Loving the track saw jig. Def game changer. PS - you could always buy some more floor stain 🤣👍

V good bro. Will be moving into a van as a permanent residence. I am doin a similar design on my sprinter, a pull out bed! having the ability to walk from the side door to the back is brilliant. All the storage will be on the sides of the fans. Quality work my friend

Great progress there chap 😎 looking really good 👍 Wiring is a nightmare to remember isn't it 🤔 2 weeks after doing it I've forgotten what I did 😂 Keep up the good work 👍

Great to see you back on the editing!

Nice work. That wiring hanging down 😵‍💫

Great to see a new video. Impressive progress!

The Daly BMS may have not enough balancing current (only 30mA) to keep the batteries balanced according to Andys "Off-Grid Garage". Maybe its necessary to add a 5A active balancer witch you activate above 3,4V with a "Voltage detection controller" (a cheap PCB with a relay and a simple LED display where you can program the switch on and off limits)

Id go Osmo oil! Regret painting my van so many scratches.

Looking good Alex, you and the van, nice and upbeat. I'm liking the colour of thee wood and the leather straps are great too.

Great video - really impressed with the build and layout. The intro at the Italian camp site made me realise I sit at a desk all day with my computer 😕

Very good buddy. Glad you both had a great time away. Fantastic job with LED lighting👏 The word you may be looking to replace ‘bollix’ is perhaps Feng Shui 🤣👍 Mirror on the door works very well too👍 Top job with making the best use of space 👌 Ceiling looks brill with the fan well placed. 🎉🎉 Projector 👏👏. And….. you captured the Northern Lights too …. 🤩 Outstanding 👏👏👏

Does the KZbin thing help with your MH a little? Or does it cause your stress???

Interested in the Android head unit you just mentioned, I'd like to see something on that if you could...

Real nice job you've done there chap 😎 Lots of little wins like the side door stop and the door handle straps to make you smile every time you use them 👍

I've missed the channel while you've been busy but this update is brilliant, what a great vehicle. Anything you'd change already? Lol

Kep up the videos. So many people need the advice on how to and how not to do things with this off grid life we are trying to make work. Thanks for the videos

You should use a sheet of rubber roof material between each cell qnd on the ends between batteries and plates. It helps with keeping compression equal. I'm building a 8s2p for my 24 volt solar power system soon as I get home off the road in two weeks. I've ordered the cells and a 300 Amp 24 volt dally but I'm thinking I should have gotten the 400 Amp bms

i would have used a staple gun to staple the sheet up then resin it

Surely you could just paint on the resin? Doing fibreglass upside down is almost impossible. The only real way to fibreglass the plywood ceiling is to remove it and apply it on a horizontal (on a table or on the floor) If you want to reduce the movement between the ceiling boards use PU adhesive (CT1 etc). While PU adhesive is semi flexible it won't crack and is very unlikely to move if the ply is screwed to the ceiling.

Only the things that are going to be in here permanently! Alex have you told the other half this news that your now a fulltime van dweller? 😂😂

Death and taxes are certain. you have done well doing all that work over winter enjoy

Good job Alex

That looks fantastic!

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Great idea, looks fantastic👌

Cracking work guys! Anything overhead is an arse ache, you did well. Now rest them arms 😂

Just catching up, and it seems you and I are very similar in that we over-engineer everything! My van is about 3t at the moment with not much more to do, so I'm hoping it'll be fine!

I always like it when someone tries something different, and doesn't just do what everyone else does. So well done for being confident enough to try it, and it looks great.

Wanted to see how this turned out and you two have done a great job! Well Done, very impressed! We're away in our van this weekend, and despite having 12v electrics and some basic lighting, we have bare insulation on our walls and ceiling! Just can't wait any longer to go have an adventure! Lol! Love watching your build and gaining motivation and drive to crack on with ours! Thank you!

Great job, was that just normal paste you used

Excellent work my friend