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@Roadghost88
@Roadghost88 Күн бұрын
I intend to do this with my Promaster. I have the spray can stuff, which I felt was more practical. Allows me to use just the right amount and it doesn't require mixing two tanks to get perfection. Lots of phony stories floating around about spray foam, how it warps metal and "off-gasses" you to death, and it goes all over the place so you have to spend hours cleaning it all up. Talk to professionals who tell me only to spray 1/4-1/2 thick on the first layer, then let it cure then go around and build a second layer to 1" which will give you R6. Lots of guys are using "mouse-house" 3M Thinsulate while others are using stick-on closed cell that melts off in hot weather. Nothing compares to a good closed-cell spray foam, that's why the reefer companies use it.
@jayschuler891
@jayschuler891 Күн бұрын
Why are you using speaker wire and not 12 awg red black wire for the usb and lights
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife Күн бұрын
it's 10 gauge wire. 10 gauge is better than 12 gauge. The color of the insulation on the outside makes zero difference.
@billyhawkins9273
@billyhawkins9273 3 күн бұрын
I'd still love to know how you stop it rusting on the outside of the van. Plus, how to give it a nice finish outside. No video I've seen shows that. I've seen at least 15 videos as well. Thanks
@AHMEDRAGAB-lr5jt
@AHMEDRAGAB-lr5jt 4 күн бұрын
How much would you charge to build Ford transit 350 high roof?
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife 4 күн бұрын
too much
@AHMEDRAGAB-lr5jt
@AHMEDRAGAB-lr5jt 4 күн бұрын
@ how much is too much?
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife 4 күн бұрын
@@AHMEDRAGAB-lr5jt about 80k in labor
@AHMEDRAGAB-lr5jt
@AHMEDRAGAB-lr5jt 4 күн бұрын
@@BuildingVanLife I’m serious. I will appreciate you if you build a van for me and I will pay you … I’m in Philly .. I don’t know where you at but I can bring a van to you or you come to Philly and I have a place for you to stay and work.
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife 4 күн бұрын
@@AHMEDRAGAB-lr5jt Thanks but I'm not looking to relocate, I'm in California. You would have to get the van here.
@projectzorgo1085
@projectzorgo1085 4 күн бұрын
What screws did you use when you done that change of the framework, was it strong fixing with screws, watching from uk great videos
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife 4 күн бұрын
Not sure what you’re referring to. What’s the timestamp
@projectzorgo1085
@projectzorgo1085 4 күн бұрын
9.35 I'm on about when you changed the Framing to vertical, I'm thinking did you still use the 6 gauge screws or what size did you use, I'm thinking of using 2×1 battens do you think they would be strong enough
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife 4 күн бұрын
@@projectzorgo1085 I used 1''5/8 self drilling wood/drywall to metal screws. They are 6 gauge. I get them from home depot here in the US but you can find them at any hardware store by you. This is the link but you probably cant buy them in the UK with the link www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-6-x-1-5-8-in-Phillips-Bugle-Head-Self-Drilling-Drywall-Screw-1-lb-Box-208-Piece-116012/205142696
@projectzorgo1085
@projectzorgo1085 4 күн бұрын
@BuildingVanLife thank you for your quick replies, 1:30 am here 😴 🥱 and watching your videos. I hope your channel grows. You deserve it
@Rockoption
@Rockoption 4 күн бұрын
Keep up the good work.
@neosyphenx
@neosyphenx 6 күн бұрын
I don't usually comment on videos but man, of the hundreds of videos/series I've watched trying to do this as an amateur with limited tools, your series has BY FAR been the most helpful and gotten me out of my head to just get out and start doing it. Thank you!
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife 6 күн бұрын
Thank you, glad it helped!
@MarkoMoreno-o9e
@MarkoMoreno-o9e 6 күн бұрын
Thanks for the walkthrough! I'm looking to insulate a van. I was thinking to insulate just past the wood frame then shave it back before installing the walls and ceiling. I'll be using may van across the Southeast and keeping it cool will be my focus. How much of a gap did you have from the insulation to your wall? It looks like there is a good amount of space that could still be filled. Open to any suggestions you have!
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife 6 күн бұрын
if you look at the next video in the series where i install the walls i fill the extra gaps with some extra chunks of fiberglass insulation so there is basically no gap.
@Geekchica
@Geekchica 9 күн бұрын
Thank you for the great content and showing us how us non-professional van builders can do these installs. The background music was a bit annoying, in my humble opinion. I have a PM 3500 159” Ext and will be watching your video series for how-to instruction. Thanks, again.
@kathryngailful
@kathryngailful 9 күн бұрын
Does the swivel seat lock into forward position when you want it to? And does this swivel kit that you’ve linked work for a 2016 promaster?
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife 9 күн бұрын
@@kathryngailful Yes it locks forward and yes it will work work with a 2016
@kathryngailful
@kathryngailful 8 күн бұрын
@ thanks so much
@saltlifess6226
@saltlifess6226 10 күн бұрын
Wow! That looks awesome.
@zulkiflymohamed-wu4rh
@zulkiflymohamed-wu4rh 12 күн бұрын
could you tell the total built up cost?🎉❤
@zulkiflymohamed-wu4rh
@zulkiflymohamed-wu4rh 12 күн бұрын
its like Trial and Error thing🎉
@zulkiflymohamed-wu4rh
@zulkiflymohamed-wu4rh 12 күн бұрын
After 5 built you sure does get things figure out i guess🎉😊
@zulkiflymohamed-wu4rh
@zulkiflymohamed-wu4rh 12 күн бұрын
Love your built🎉
@DavidIke07
@DavidIke07 14 күн бұрын
Really cool build man. How much did it sell for if you don't mind my asking? How does one contact you?
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife 14 күн бұрын
118k. You can contact me through the comments i'll usually respond
@DavidIke07
@DavidIke07 14 күн бұрын
@ Okay. Thanks.
@TeutonicNordwind
@TeutonicNordwind 16 күн бұрын
Hey great vid. It's been 8 months. Are you still happy with the Sumo upgrade? Did they meet your expectations?
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife 16 күн бұрын
Yes they worked out great. I would recommend doing them
@TeutonicNordwind
@TeutonicNordwind 16 күн бұрын
@@BuildingVanLife Thanks man
@saltlifess6226
@saltlifess6226 16 күн бұрын
Why didn't you use rivet nuts?
@zumezoom9593
@zumezoom9593 17 күн бұрын
No insulation and sound deadening what?
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife 16 күн бұрын
Do you actually not know insulation goes in after framing?
@barryamorris
@barryamorris 22 күн бұрын
You should have buried your cables in some kind of flexible ductwork so you can pull the cables in and out if you ever get a fault
@sasstewart1222
@sasstewart1222 24 күн бұрын
1 spacer is correct for 90% of ram promaster. You should have a space of .5" of space. nice video
@freakyflow
@freakyflow 27 күн бұрын
A pat on the back for not filling the rocker panel with foam A few really good tips for your next build Or viewers looking to get the most out of spray foam : #1 I used many tall cans of rubberized spray after scuffing panels and metal framing Along with the rear doors This does not stop cold air However it slows the transfer of forced convection (Cold air blowing on thin metal) / radiant heat..like a steel pan And a coated steel pan that takes longer to get up to temp. Any exposed metal in the van has the same results #2 With pocket holes leading into the rockers And a large gap in the rear doors You want to cover them up to spray over them For the pocket holes i used over lapping pieces of duct tape tight together (Foam does cure over it without burning it) Side note: I stuck a 5 inch long coat hanger in 3 places along, before i sprayed and removed them after for a small pressure release for opening and closing doors For the doors i used cheap plastic poster board you can buy at a Dollar store Or crafts place And done the same method. #3 Your wood / furring framing You can coat one side with the spray rubber if you did not spray where it is going to screw into (damp wood with hot and cold rots/warps/weakens it) I also done a very thin frame work to the rear doors About 3 paint sticks thick 1/3 inch? leaving one access point at the bottom of the rear doors for license plate lighting wires And made a wood mini cabinet without a door that pulls out when needed. I filled the doors with spray foam And shaved it flush to the framing Then added flexible thin paneling And spray glued my canvas type material #4 Red packing tape You will want to remove all the extra spray foam off the wood framing after you spray You can ether get a putty knife and scrape for 5 mins to a full hour depending on the mess Or peel away the tape. #5 Don't bury your wires in foam. What happens when down the road you want to add a plug in Or something breaks down And you have to replace it? Find yourself the ideal size of Mini PVC piping for the amount of wires you will have Use them down both sides of the van with 2 per side T outlets The outlets make it more simple to fish a wire thru Or pull one out Then you can foam over it leaving the T part exposed #6 The pros of hiring a pro...If you never done spray foam before By the time you understand the expansion rate And the areas you need to address first you are almost done The bad thing about that is many factors But the most common is nooks and crannies you missed And some panels have more foam And others less foam And you no longer have foam in the bottles to fix this. What was your method to know exactly How thick your foam was? is the foam the same thickness thru out the van? - The pro's have a "high tech" tool to know this And with a total of 100 gallon drums They do not run out of foam And if you say you want Min 3" inches That is what you get. #7 High tech tool. Not many bother to find out how much foam they have Just that they have some So here is my tip on the high tech tool....Get yourself a measuring ruler with inches on it Measure 8 inches on a coat hanger wire And cut it Now if you wanted the target of 3 inchs of foam measure the wire 3 inches from the tip Mark it The wrap tape around that mark with the tape line facing you ....Poke the foam hard till it stops there is your 3 inch line.....Do this on all the panels eyeball if the whole panel is level with the 3 inch mark fill as needed I have many more but this is long .....hope it helps
@youcanthide004
@youcanthide004 Ай бұрын
Great job. Well thought through nice planning.
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife Ай бұрын
thank you!
@yourpetyourway
@yourpetyourway Ай бұрын
You're gaining 1.5 inches but on both sides and so 3 inches makes a difference.
@NicholasMatteo-p3b
@NicholasMatteo-p3b Ай бұрын
How long does it last the lpg gas ...??
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife Ай бұрын
I had the van for a year before I sold it and it didn’t run out yet
@johnkouson1798
@johnkouson1798 Ай бұрын
Thank you for the easy steps by steps install instructions. I'm so happy with the mod and your right is super bright thank you.
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife Ай бұрын
glad it worked out
@callbrownrealtorchilliwack
@callbrownrealtorchilliwack Ай бұрын
Great solution!
@JohnsVanAdventures
@JohnsVanAdventures Ай бұрын
I just finished this on my Pro master using the exact same approach. Thank you for that! However, I can’t imagine having the wire gland facing that way. It seems to me it should face the other way.
@hillcountrylivin
@hillcountrylivin Ай бұрын
This was very helpful and informative. Just wondering, should the wheel wells be sprayed with insulation too?
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife Ай бұрын
You can. I build a box around them later on and then fill the box with insulation
@fredzuccarelli
@fredzuccarelli Ай бұрын
Clean install..... nice job
@fredzuccarelli
@fredzuccarelli Ай бұрын
Have been following your channel for some time now.....just binge-watched your videos again. Great stuff! Are you still doing custom builds? Im interested!
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife Ай бұрын
@@fredzuccarelli not building one at the moment. Maybe in the future
@Joe-yo1tm
@Joe-yo1tm Ай бұрын
Nice work, great tips brother.
@benitouchiha
@benitouchiha Ай бұрын
Im wanting a van and i dont have money for building a wall and all that mice stuff. Im doing a no build. Just throwing my stuff in the van and live. So what would you recommend for insulation please? I seen some black one idk whats it xalled. Please help.
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife Ай бұрын
That would be the 3m insulate. A lot of people use it. It’s kind of expensive but it’s an ok option. Not as good as the spray foam in my opinion
@benitouchiha
@benitouchiha Ай бұрын
@BuildingVanLife can you do spray foam and live in the van still? Or is it dangerous?
@jordanhanson316
@jordanhanson316 Ай бұрын
Little tip, use packers or spacers in the roof to get it even, running strips lengthwise
@ladynpursuit
@ladynpursuit Ай бұрын
My absolute favorite interview to date. The ministry and anointment was so impactful. Thank you Jesus for the lives you will save as a result of this episode. Hallelujah 🙏🏼❤️
@BradStolba
@BradStolba 2 ай бұрын
Are you in Torrance, California? I'm getting hometown vibes!
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife 2 ай бұрын
Costa Mesa
@JohnvanGurp
@JohnvanGurp 2 ай бұрын
Hey those are the exact same rails I bought!
@yami3960
@yami3960 2 ай бұрын
will the new added headlight bar interfere with the vision of cars in front of you? or is this something youll use when youre on a dark street with no cars?
@drainmonkeys385
@drainmonkeys385 2 ай бұрын
Why not put the walls up..or panels up first ad drill holes and fill
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife 2 ай бұрын
You would have holes in your wall plus the foam expands with enough force that it will destroy your wall plus
@BECKIERICE-z8j
@BECKIERICE-z8j 2 ай бұрын
can you provide a link to the screws that you used for the furring strips? What length are they?
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife 2 ай бұрын
I don't have a link for them they are just from home depot, self drilling to metal screws. Probably i used 1'' 5/8
@Dan645ci
@Dan645ci 2 ай бұрын
thank you, very helpful!!
@remocres
@remocres 2 ай бұрын
one warning research your laws on aux lighting . some states they need covering if considered off road, some they need to be disconnected , some there never allowed to be on public roads. and the main thing common curtesy like high beams dim when oncoming traffic and parked unloading dim to the parking lights hence the name . nothing more annoying when someone pulls in front of house facing oncoming traffic causing the car to go around with headlights blinding .dangerous if a kid adult or pet runs around to get somethin in passenger side. off road great to have all light as possible
@chein33
@chein33 2 ай бұрын
Did you go with one or two spacers?
@BuildingVanLife
@BuildingVanLife 2 ай бұрын
One
@pedrofranco2584
@pedrofranco2584 2 ай бұрын
I go to Medellin couple times a year. You just got to be careful who you meet with
@buckhorn3503
@buckhorn3503 2 ай бұрын
The only thing I would have done differently is PL premium adhesive on all the pieces before screwing. I wouldn't trust those metal screws from coming loose while bouncing down the road.
@vinhha6073
@vinhha6073 2 ай бұрын
Beautiful Sir... 👍
@aguyinarkansas
@aguyinarkansas 2 ай бұрын
I see I’m 3 years late, but I am following. Thanks for taking time to film
@CCosse-um6jc
@CCosse-um6jc 2 ай бұрын
I just installed a pair of these and they rock quite a bit, along with a small clearance issue at one point in the rotation to back-facing position. I have a 2024 Promaster 3500 EXT. The bolts fit perfectly and it swivels, just some rocking that can't be taken out via the 6 bolts around the swivel. Electrical was no problem. Thanks for your video, always good to see someone have success with a particular product/brand before tackling.
@carolcrosby2177
@carolcrosby2177 2 ай бұрын
Awesome
@philippelitzler9168
@philippelitzler9168 2 ай бұрын
Fantastic. I'll do the same!