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@kylebayes4711 10 күн бұрын
Fuck. This could have been a 4 min video.
@gora6045 24 күн бұрын
Great job! But it is very strange that the manufacturer does not recommend using Loctite thread locker and anti-rust primer in the new holes. This goes against my understanding processes ;)
@nikkoBcool Ай бұрын
6:35 Ok, so if money was not the deciding factor, it would be DIESEL all the way! Got it.
@MrStroller4u 2 ай бұрын
Why not just use a drill bit to the right size and drill the factory plastic plug? And use PPG PS870 sealant.
@nemethygroup 2 ай бұрын
Which brand of window did you use for the side of your sprinter?
@TheAllSeeingAye 3 ай бұрын
Vermont Natural Coatings said "We would not recommend using ANY product that contains any mold/mildewcide. This product is not designed to have anything else coated over the top of it. This product allows the wood to naturally grey/age, while also protecting it from water damage." What are your thoughts on this, would you still use the Caliwel on top of it?
@wanderlibre4434 3 ай бұрын
@@TheAllSeeingAye that's interesting. They didn't tell me this when I inquired about using both. It's worked fine for us, but I would just go with their current advice.
@ezekielbreedlove7698 3 ай бұрын
Diesel fuel is artificially higher in the US; other countries still have it lower than gasoline. Diesel goes further before a breakdown. Diesel gets way better MPGs. In cold places diesel will stay liquid while gasoline gells up. Diesel converts to propane much easier than gasoline.
@ezekielbreedlove7698 3 ай бұрын
That lots of extra stuff you can carry in a two wheel drive translates to that much more stuff to unpack, drain, and dismantle when you get hopelessly stuck in the middle of nowhere!
@ezekielbreedlove7698 3 ай бұрын
You pay for what you get!
@paulcabeen2307 4 ай бұрын
Also to mention that when you are doing the PAN AMERICAN highway gas is better, due to the inability to get ULTRA LOW DIESEL IN central and South American
@javabean215 4 ай бұрын
In your cost breakdown you specified how much cheaper 87 octane is compared to diesel. However, I believe Mercedes recommends 91 octane for the turbo 2 liter gasser. I have a 2017 Sprinter 2500 144" with the 3 liter diesel and wouldn't consider anything else *for my needs* (<important caveat because MY needs aren't the same as everyone else's....bless free enterprise and options!!). However, I've been working on Euro diesels since before Dieselgate was a twinkle in Piech's eye, so doing my own maintenance and sourcing parts from other than the expensive 3-pointed star dealers are a non-issue for me. Otherwise I agree with everything you said, except the Santa Cruz. I'm a Pivot fanboy. ;) (Don't forget how much interior space you give up if you DO go with the 3500 with dual wheels!)
@RagnarokGenesis00 4 ай бұрын
would the sprinter frame hold weight if say we added rail frames, the perpendicular rails to hold solar panels as well as rails that extend past the width of the sprinter for a hammock/ drying clothes
@wayne8268 5 ай бұрын
both junk, go transit
@sandybeebee6511 5 ай бұрын
So what's the van lookin like nowadays?
@cynthiagarcia3582 5 ай бұрын
Did u drill in the extra holes in the roof at the ends?
@jrochoa161 5 ай бұрын
I understand for converting to van 4 cylinder in btter deal but what bout working van with 1 to 3 pallets of product ? What your opinion ?
@MrAustin602 6 ай бұрын
Why does the largest benefit to a diesel get completely ignored. Diesels go well over the life expectancy than a gas engine. Is this fact? I regularly see 400k on frisked, never gas engines.
@totorishop 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!! For this video
@jennyroth6583 6 ай бұрын
Where did you guys disappear too?
@tedjob21 6 ай бұрын
Why don't they make a straight/inline 6cyl diesel?
@chax2004 6 ай бұрын
Please give us an update.😊
@TheBostonVan 7 ай бұрын
Don’t even have to watch the video . The obvious choice is diesel.
@vinceocratic 8 ай бұрын
There’s a lot of garbage on the net but I have to say you guys crushed it with the instructional.
@vinceocratic 8 ай бұрын
What brand and type of fasteners did you use to secure the subfloor plywood to the furring strips?
@wetwaterfish 8 ай бұрын
Hi. Would it be possible to send me a picture of how the burglar bars worked for your Troopy's sliding windows. I want something I can take off easily
@wanderlibre4434 8 ай бұрын
Hi. We unfortunately don't have a photo of them and no longer own the truck as we just sold it.
@robinhoodloom5795 8 ай бұрын
I was about to not watch this, cus for the Apocalypse, u Need a Veggie Diesel. But, the Interior Build, interested me
@tomhocutt2013 9 ай бұрын
Awesome. Can a lift gate be put in? I’m looking to possibly get one of these to haul products for a vending business
@wanderlibre4434 8 ай бұрын
I'm not sure. You can contact a dealer to ask.
@mjhawkes1ifly 9 ай бұрын
How far apart did you place your maxfans? I am trying to determine where to place the fans
@StarK-9Training 10 ай бұрын
What type of Birch plywood did you use? The link didn’t work for me.
@V211-q4g 10 ай бұрын
Regarding gas mileage, did you do a comparison between actual calculated gas mileage vs the vehicle's computer generated values? I have never seen a vehicle accurately provide a gas mileage value, as they are always optimistic in my experience.
@wanderlibre4434 8 ай бұрын
No. We haven't done this calculation
@harryridley2714 11 ай бұрын
Hi from Australia guys I’m currently debating selling the 1hdt 80 series and buying over here in Oz a hzj78, which has the 1hz naturally aspirated motor , how did you guys feel when you went from the 80 to the stock 1hz for touring and highway cruising , any info would be fantastic, hope your both well .
@wanderlibre4434 8 ай бұрын
Ha, well, it's noticeably slower. The 1HZ engine is a great, reliable engine but slower than the 80 turbo charged engine. It was fine for us, but something to consider for your use case.
@doityourselfvan 11 ай бұрын
Butyl based noise control products are not the healthiest substance. You don't need heavy stick on noise control if using 3M Thinsulate. Wool contains residual pesticides from treating sheep for lice.
@TKO-wu2uw 11 ай бұрын
This might be stating the obvious but why did you not space the furring strips the exact width of the insulation wool?
@XPRoller 11 ай бұрын
How many miles have you covered? Is the tower still solid?😊
@wanderlibre4434 8 ай бұрын
We're at 60k miles and the tower is very solid!
@wildtodd 11 ай бұрын
Hey guys! Excellent video, very helpful for my build I'm starting now! Not sure if I missed it in the video, but did you do any additional flooring on top of the sub floor? Like wood planks or vinyl? Also, are there any non-toxic or natural glues that you would recommend?
@wanderlibre4434 8 ай бұрын
We put down lonseal flooring. Unfortunately I couldn't find non toxic glue, but lonseal makes a strong double sided tape which I believe is much less toxic than glue
@wjess3569 Жыл бұрын
Why series wiring vs parallel? I see the question was asked a couple of times. In series isn't the voltage accumulative? Three panels would be 36v? Hoping you can help here.. Thanks.. I'm a subscriber now. :)
@Johnthreesixteen00 2 ай бұрын
Series When solar panels are wired in series, the positive terminal of one panel is connected to the negative terminal of another. This increases the voltage of the system and is suitable for high-voltage applications. However, series connections are sensitive to shading and produce optimal output at the beginning and end of the day. Series connections also require less equipment and use smaller gauge wire, which can be less expensive.     Parallel When solar panels are wired in parallel, the positive terminal of one panel is connected to the positive terminal of another panel, and the negative terminal of one panel is connected to the negative terminal of another panel. This increases the amperage of the system and is better suited for mixed-light conditions and low voltage systems that can handle higher current. Parallel connections also provide better shading tolerance and allow for the use of smaller, more cost-effective wires and equipment.      In some cases, a combination of both series and parallel connections may be used to optimize performance. For example, you can connect two panels in series to add together their voltages, and then put those two series strings in parallel to double the current.  
@fredzuccarelli Жыл бұрын
Binge watching ALL of your informative videos. Waiting to see you add a motorcycle hitch to your van so you can take along a bike!!! 😁😁😁😁
@wanderlibre4434 8 ай бұрын
Ha, we might start carrying motos inside the van!
@fredzuccarelli Жыл бұрын
As a motorcycle enthusiast I'd love to hear your thoughts on the different engines knowing that my future van will either hitch-carry my bmw gs......or load it directly into the rear of my sprinter 170. I'm retiring this year and will have a van built to travel North America!!! One of my motorcycles will always accompany me....either my bmw gs....or my triumph speed twin. What are your thoughts if you were in my shoes? Diesel? Gas? Love your channel....will continue binge watching your stuff later today!!!! Subscribed to follow along on your adventures!!!!
@wanderlibre4434 8 ай бұрын
Congrats on retiring! Sounds like you have fun plans ahead! We've driven ours 60k miles and get 20mpg. We've loaded it up with lots of stuff and are very happy with the engine performance. No problems at all (touch wood!) I'd still go with the gas. We'll actually start carrying motos in the van soon!
@orlandoavillegas Жыл бұрын
Hello. Thanks for videos. I want to install an awning and some solar panels on my sprinter 4500. What kind of crossbars do you have? Thanks
@deirdre444 Жыл бұрын
By far the most precise and detailed MaxxAir fan installation video I've seen yet. I LOVE the way you made the wooden frame. I've never seen it done that way before. I will be copying your technique.
@deirdre444 11 ай бұрын
I just recently saw a video in which the installing couple used white, paint-on Flexseal instead of Dicor lap sealant for the same reason, for a finer, nicer outcome avoiding the melted ice cream look of lap sealant. Yours looks very nice just the way it is (with the 3M product). I think using only butyl tape invites problems later on; butyl tape cracks over time. Again, nice job.
@daveolson1092 Жыл бұрын
To grind the metal edges you could use a die grinder, air powered they cost about $70 CAD. They run at 25,000 rpm and can trim a window in about 3 minutes. Once again you need that darn compressor.
@1980vinnieg Жыл бұрын
I’m not listening to this beta
@Nimrodvids Жыл бұрын
I know you have taken a break from posting the van build, but how has the Mercedes gasser been doing up to this point? Still happy with your choice? Even as the weight of the build is added into the equation? Thanks for all of your content so far.
@wanderlibre4434 8 ай бұрын
We love the gas engine. We've had no problems at all. We're at 60k miles now and have loaded it up with lots of stuff.
@area351 Жыл бұрын
I wish i would have seen the tip about predrilling the pilot holes. I just installed 2 awning windows in the back of my Sprinter and the screws were really hard to get tightened all the way without them but they're done!
@MegaLeonidovich Жыл бұрын
Watching your vids from Sacramento California : ) currently building 2016 Ford Transit high roof and this vid is good example for me to use to build my van to travel California and other amazing states and parks
@jared101502 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info.
@remnl Жыл бұрын
nice how to. small rip when cutting the roof you have the issue the roof ribs are higher so you have to balance the jigsaw. when you use a some wood on the other side you level it out and you don't have to balance the jigsaw
@lillihiggins6567 Жыл бұрын
Definitely watching this after having my fan as the first big project ... DEFINITELY wish I had started with subfloor! Completely agree with your points at the end of the video. I can't wait to keep following along! I'd love to hear if you've had any issue with moisture getting under the subfloor - did you seal it off?
@wanderlibre4434 Жыл бұрын
No problems with moisture under the subfloor. It's not sealed off.
@jamestaylor8860 Жыл бұрын
You guys are teachers! Love ur channel!
@pocketchange1951 Жыл бұрын
, 👍👌❤️🇨🇦,,
@AZRockRunner Жыл бұрын
Ditto. I just installed my Maxxair this morning. I used butyl tape to build up a thick stack to compensate for the ridges of the roof. Before I apply all the screws, I realized the screws will compress the plastic flange onto a pile of..mud. So my engineering mind kicks in, this is not structurally sounded... stop. Now I just saw you used an adapter plate. But the link does not work any more. Hmm. I may have to rig up something. Could you verify the link for us. TIA
@AZRockRunner Жыл бұрын
Never mind. Found them with new search. But $60 geeze. I can make one out of alum, or plastic, or hardwood.
@WizzRacing Жыл бұрын
Where was the 3M windshield adhesive..As that thing will leak without it..Trust me.. Friend of mine built these Vans.. As that 3M also holds the window in place from vibration and blowout....The screws will vibrate lose over time...
@wanderlibre4434 8 ай бұрын
We followed the manufacturers instruction and have never had any leaks in 60k miles