HOW TO PROFESSIONALLY LINE YOUR CAMPER VAN WITH 4-WAY STRETCH CARPET - Do it yourself, at home!

[@level2man]

Made it look so easy, can't wait to have a mental breakdown whilst failing miserably !

[@thomasvaughan294]

Haven't got a camper, actually looking to carpet a little Fiat 126. Found 4 way stretch carpet and looked for a tutorial. I watch A LOT!!! of car repair tutorials and this was probably the most concise, calm and easy to follow guides I've seen. No loud music, no skipping boring bits. Well done and thank you!

[@alzmarshall3197]

Thanks for that .. I learned a lot .. Mainly that this is in no way something I’ll be trying to do 😀😆

[@stevemilleriii8239]

😂😂😂

[@robm7473]

Its easier than you think 😉

[@stuartchapman5171]

I considered it, my hands are too arthritic these days. I think I'll pay someone. Great job you made of that.

[@neilvee451]

😂😂😂 yup I was like i can do this.. after watching this I'm like don't do it😂😂 I'll fk it right up 🤓

[@nibzzy100]

Lmfao same ha ha good video though im a joiner not a carpet fitter ha ha

[@bicanoo_magic3452]

That is THE best van lining I've ever seen anywhere on YT. The insulation and the carpeting are so professional they are definitely something to aspire too. The one piece carpeting idea is definitely scary but the result is breathtakingly good!

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thank you so much for your kind words, CVC

[@jamiesmith2152]

Amazing video, not many business owners would go into this amount of detail to help others do it on their own. Thank you very much, and deffo + 1 sub

[@markhellyer6988]

The definitive carpeting video - the only one you need to watch! Excellent, thanks for posting.

[@mattnoyes7729]

Could anyone else smell glue watching this? Fantastic job, love to try this myself and this is a brilliant how-to. Thanks!

[@CombeValleyCampers]

You need a mask for sure when doing the job, the fumes are very potent! Thank you for your kind words, and yes, have a go!

[@markhamnett4997]

Wow...how therapeutic watching you carpet this van. You must have the patience of a saint. The glue and carpet would be all over the van by now , and I would be having a cool VB while my temper cools down l9l

[@togle184]

You're an incredible artist! Just watching you install the carpet with such patience, expertise and flawless execution provided the knowledge I needed to absolutely convince me that I have no business going near that spray adhesive and beautiful new carpet material. Thank God for professionals such as you, who can provide impeccable services to get the job done right. I don't know what you charge for your work but you are worth every penny of it.

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thank you for your kind words. It certainly a job that needs practice to achieve the desired results but if I can do it, I'm sure you can!!

[@simonstork9404]

Don’t think it’s the glue or materials..it’s the know how from the man doing the job...you made it look easy. I’m only doing panels on my T4, I’m sweating just thinking about it. Very good video, it’s informative and very well done. Thanks for intimidating me further. Loving everything you’ve done..there is something for everyone.

[@Hitchkinz]

By far the most in depth guide I've come across for lining the van, brilliant mate!

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thank you for your kind words. We certainly have fun making the videos

[@deltabrogden3350]

A great demonstration of how to attach a carpet to anything in the van. A few things are worth mentioning. As a result of this, I understand where to use carpet to improve the looks of the interior. I question "cleaning" the carpet and wonder about the pros and cons of maintenance and cleaning. Great video, and thanks for sharing. I see an opportunity to use carpet to hide van structures and difficult spots that can be covered easily with carpet.

[@georgewinters3191]

Thank you for a very comprehensive explanation and demonstration of how to use carpet in trimming, I learnt a lot from this and have more confidence to have a go on a less difficult project than you have shown. You have a great approach to sharing your knowledge . Cheers from down under in Auss.

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thank you George, thats very kind of you to say.

[@greenogue10]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, I was going to attempt doing my van but seen your professionalism and how you give attention to detail, I think I might seek out a professional here in Republic of Ireland. 🇮🇪

[@pamelamolina5623]

You make it look easy but truly you are a master at this! Amazing job. Thanks

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thank you for your kind words Pamela, Its taken some practice for sure

[@livingyourbestlife711]

a master craftsman always demonstrates his/her proficiency with a perspective of ease to the ordinary layperson! great job fellow!

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thank you for your kind words Josh

[@gayleconant9019]

Superb craftsmanship! I am impressed with how the carpet appears to be almost like paint due to your skill!

[@CombeValleyCampers]

It certainly does cover up a multitude of sins, but like painting a car, the final result is all about the initial preperation of the surfaces

[@charlieofthedead]

Thank you for your video. As someone in the US who is building a UK styled Transit Connect, this video has answered many of my questions! Thank you!!

[@JDPhotography7]

Wow! This is so well done. The one piece job looked really difficult at first but the way you completed the whole process made the look that much better. The video of this installation is exceptional, very detailed and thorough. The installation itself is amazing.

[@gordsjackson8109]

Bit the bullet and carpet lined my t5 today, have watched this video soooooo many times, I even had the music playing in my head. Used the materials recommended from bare metal to sound proof and insulation, the results I have to say we're bloody excellent, have two sore thumbs due to the thumbing it in !!! Needs to be the next t-shirt #thumbitin ... Thank you Leigh and the crew ... I have done the VSR all the wiring for lights etc and extra sockets at the rear , new floor and panels, all under your guidance. Peeps if you haven't become a patron, please consider it so that more quality videos come our way. 👍👏🏻🙃😍

[@irmhollenbach5088]

Mesmerizing perfection. A thing of beauty. Couldn't stop watching even though I won't be carpeting my van! Glad to have found your channel, despite no VW - having just bought a Citroen relay lwb :-)

[@chrisshave7129]

This is THE best instructional vid I've seen on fitting campervan carpet. Thanks for sharing your tips!

[@DavidStockford]

This is the best video on carpeting that I have seen. Thank you very much for the detail and tips. I now feel confident to have a go myself.

[@Legend-wu7pj]

Got my stuff from Harrison trim supplies. It’s a Xmas break job for my t4. Given me some ideas of which way to do it too 👍

[@aldo9564]

Excellent Vid. As always, love seeing a craftsman who takes Pride in a job Well Done ! Cheers

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thank you for the kind words :)

[@davelhughes77]

Wish this video was made 20 years ago when I did my first van. I used normal spray glue and like he said, it just peeled off. 👍

[@thechief2518]

This is definitely the best instructional video I've seen. Brilliant finish. Thank you for the video. Wish you'd done this a year ago!!! Carpeted mine using the panel method...actually, my wife did!

[@aberdeendeltaforce]

I don't care what you say, that is a highly-skilled job that takes lots of experience to perfect in the way this guy demonstrated, I wouldn't recommend attempting this if you are a novice. this is one of those videos that makes it look easy but in reality it is far from it, I'd imagine it won't be cheap getting a business like combe valley campers to do it for you but will probably be more economical in the long term. Fantastic job by the way.

[@elscruffomcscruffy8371]

Dude, this was incredibly informative! I've never been a fan of vans contained in wood but love the look of carpetted walls. Ive decided to go half and half, with wooden paneling finishing above the wheel arches, and transitioning into carpeting. Thanks for your tips and tricks. Looking forward to obtaining the materials and kickstarting the process!

[@IExpectedBSJustNotThisMuchBS]

Different strokes for different folks: Everytime I see carpet in a van it's an immediate turn off. Some of us find carpet gross, a dirt grabber.

[@usmanaslam7080]

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[@stuartchapman5171]

I'm going for the roof and exposed metal struts. Wooden panels elsewhere. I'm going for not insulating the wheel archs. It'll be murder when it comes to doing any welding. Worth considering.

[@highwealdwoodsman]

“ Thumbing it in “ .........! Great video. Gary, Dan & Tina, fantastic people. Very pleased with the work carried out the other day on my roof vent, cheers. Highly recommend!

[@CombeValleyCampers]

That's great man, thankbyou for the lovely feedback

[@robertshunter]

I can't believe I just spent a half-hour watching a van being carpeted... But now I want to try to do it myself! I should probably mention that I have no need to. 😂

[@debsym62]

Totally me too lol.

[@landotees9512]

same here

[@sammason666]

Me too

[@nikidavies8019]

Brought carpet from the website earlier on this afternoon, I think I will definitely be watching this video on repeat whilst attempting the van. Fingers crossed for that smooth finish. Take my time, thumb it in and force those tools in the cracks.

[@cquinn2750]

Thank you. Seriously informative, excellent workmanship and attention to detail. Only criticism I have is that you made it look easy and now we all think we can do it! :) :)

[@BobbityBob19]

One of the best vehicle clips I've seen on KZbin. Really interesting to watch how it's done and you make it look so easy. Thanks.

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thank you

[@britironjon7635]

Just found your channel as I'm at this stage with my conversion been looking at a lot of you tube videos nothing come near you video excellent workmanship and brilliantly explained just subbed you channel cheers

[@vroomoon]

Wow. This is some of the cleanest work I've ever seen. Bravo! These type of videos are also the best out there. Thank you. There is nothing more valuable than a master of his trade showing how to do something, exactly, step by step.

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thank you for the kind words :) Leigh

[@GRPLiningServices]

Excellent work and definitely best left to someone like yourself with the right experience for the best result. Have a thumbs up.

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thank you very much for your kind words, and thumbs up!

[@katevines721]

I loved this, I might tackle my little freedom caravan after watching you do this … thanks for your expertise on this one!

[@AMAZINGxAiDzzZzz]

18:43 "I'm just thumbing it in" we've all been there 😂😂

[@buggs9950]

"Finish off with a scraper" Hnnng!

[@stevenb1119]

Make sure it before its set fully, aka thumbing it in semi.

[@davidfox8664]

' I'm being quite aggressive with my tool '

[@Dennis-1367]

Thanks to not putting this annoying regular electronic music in between your explainations which every youtuber nowadays seems to have. I always stop watching when I hear it, but here you can relax, you dont need to tune down the volume because of music being too loud or annoying. Its just relaxing to watch this, big thanks.

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Hi Dennis, thanks for your comments. The feedback is varied. Some people want music, others dont want any. I cant please everyone sadly but I make the videos to help and entertain.

[@dieselbushcraft1299]

Thanks, I’ve recently lined my van out after watching your videos and I have to say I’m very impressed with myself. Just watched this again and what I found tricky so did you and I think the finish is comparable. Thanks for your guidance 👍

[@togiduck]

A very well presented video, lots of tips , would recommend anyone going to carpet their van, watch this first.

[@tvp-thevanproject]

Thank you for doing this video! I'm about to start carpeting my van and you have given me hope I can do it right.

[@ambitionsskyyyy]

Did you manage mate

[@tvp-thevanproject]

@@ambitionsskyyyy Hey bud. Yes I got it done. I have to clean up the area above the back door but the rest is all done. Came out pretty well tbh. Thanks to these guys I got the confidence to get on with it. Now I'm busy doing electrics and then gas

[@jamesromana-powling9596]

A brilliant instructional video and very generous of you to share your techniques, it is great to see someone who cares about what he is doing.

[@jonhjfofs5959]

Great vid Thanks though had to keep turning volume down when music kicked in !

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Noted, thank you

[@АлександрПодкопаев-ц8д]

Dear Combe Valley Campers, thank you very much. Your videos are very instructive. I learned a lot of useful things for myself.

[@jonathanjackson1222]

Thanks for the very informative vid, managed to carpet out my Caddy off the back of your advice

[@gavmcp11GT]

Wow Leigh just spotted this video has well over 1,000,000 views what an achievement well done!!

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thank you

[@bombasticborneo]

W💖W, love watching how you professionals go about doing your job. Enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks🙏🏿

[@michaelnicholson572]

Professional craftsman; patient teacher. Thanks for sharing.

[@tashigregorska4491]

Thanks so much for this excellent tutorial - really thorough information and clear instructions. I just finished lining my transit - it looks awesome! :)

[@paulharris6191]

Carpeted my van yesterday following this vid, really pleased with the result.

[@garethsharp4039]

Very useful video, thanks for taking the time.

[@80nodrog]

THE best video on how to line walls with carpet on KZbin. Thanks for the very in-depth demonstration. I'm keen to get cracking on my Van now

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thank you very much for the kind words. I'm so glad we could have helped.

[@gabrielfranco245]

Very impressive finish.looks a million dollars ,thanks for the vid.🚐🙂

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thank you for your kind words Gabriel

[@garycooper4481]

Absolute amazing job man so you probably did it better than the way i do it but your job is factory a1.. just very hard to do!

[@ArnoldTuinman]

Super helpful video! We’ve just bought ourselves a T3 camper project and I’m seriously considering taking this approach for the inside.

[@robmaguire9408]

Love watching a true craftsman doing his job. You sir...are a master craftsman. Enthralling to watch.

[@stanleymoore8084]

Great work patients is definitely a virtue

[@FOXY-2023]

Fully converted my van from these videos . Used the recommended products . Looks and feels great and saved a fortune 😉 thanks

[@CombeValleyCampers]

That's awesome news!!!

[@hotdoug1000]

What happened to the tailgate? I must admit it seems daunting at first to start carpeting but you just gotta get on and start. I did my bulkhead and turned out very well. Next job is my roof and other bits..

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Well done man! Tailgate can just have the door card carpeted or the metal work too depending on the desired result

[@xylomeat9913]

Do it like this, and here's why. He mentions so many thing to look out for. Nothing like professional instruction.

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thank you

[@darrenj3267]

just about to start ftting my van out, this is a really good video. You make it look relatively easy which means I'm bound to cock it up LOL

[@jonathanmayer1713]

Your honesty cracked me right up, curious though how’d it go?

[@darrenj3267]

@@jonathanmayer1713 I never got round to it with that van, someone drove up my ass and wrote it off, tplacement van was already carpeted.

[@lorcro2000]

People who use planks or whatever to create internal surfaces are just wasting huge amounts of weight, when you can create beautiful results like these with carpeting. And this is warmer and cosier, too, in my opinion. Great work, and great primer for people thinking of doing this.

[@jordan4541]

100% I like the cosier feeling of having carpet everywhere and of course ideal for the winter

[@legojenn]

How do you deal with mould and or mildew with the carpet? It looks great, but I'd be concerned about the carpet retaining humidity.

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Modern Lining carpet is very thin, unlike lining carpet of gold which had more body to hold water. I have personally not experienced mould or mildew with this version of lining carpet and I wouldn't apply carpet to a vehicle I knew to be leaking and have high levels of moisture

[@kekistanihelpdesk8508]

From what I understood from another van video, having an even heat level is how you avoid mold. So no temperature variations around the van. No hot spots and cold spots.

[@karenmullen3210]

I AM IMPRESSED by your very nice work... thank you for teaching us about stretchy carpet (which I see now is some sort of petroleum product, a synthetic concoction - polyester, nylon or acrylic - extruded through a spinarette, cool air crimped and felted together) which really is just a thicker felt made with probably longer cuts of synthetic fiber, resembling long staple cotton, which is what gives it "stretch" without tearing holes in it, ya see.

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thank you for you kind words Karen, and also for your detailed explanation. I love to know how things are made and had no clue how the stretch carpet is made!

[@karenmullen3210]

@@CombeValleyCampers ...aw, shucks...just returnin' the favor -you explained details of how-to to me, so I just gave back. I just have one question for you: can you see little pin holes in that stretchy carpet of yours? I would dearly love to know if it does it would settle some questions in my mind about which type of felted textile product you are using and exactly why it has "give". Okay, 2 questions: Does it shrink back if you distort it (the camera didn't spend much time after it was wrenched this and that way), or must it be manually manipulated if you had to use that corner?

[@thepixalator6758]

You just KNOW this is one of them jobs that is never going to be anywhere near as easy as he made it look....lol

[@dantube420]

Ya know what, its not that bad. Just did the drivers side today and whilst there was a few hairy moments it went on well. Very very satisfying job

[@craig-robinson]

It’s actually almost as easy as it looks. You learn fast. You mess up, but you can fix it. I used what he did in the video carpet and glue wise. It’s still looking good for years on.

[@richardobannon6301]

Bull chips, I'm bringing mine to you to do. Nice job!

[@jobhoogeboom]

This realy helped my to carpet line the inside of my t5.1 thanks!

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thats great news! Well done! If you post any pictures online to instagram or facebook, be sure to tag us @combe_valley_campers

[@postiesteve]

@@CombeValleyCampers I'll do the same !

[@rogerward3231]

You explained the technique of carpeting that van brilliantly well done

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thank You Roger. :)

[@sethmartindale3545]

18:45. Thumbing it in 🤣 Great job all round though!

[@danielequihua9359]

Very nice Meticulous Work Love your patience and pride you put in your work keep them cool Videos coming thank you From Central Coast Cali.

[@cogwun]

Thanks so much for the great video. Hadn't considered carpet before but that looks pretty awesome

[@pterodactylptroll]

Excellent video! Your expertise and simple method of instruction is super helpful for my own build. Thanks!

[@icefire_ro]

Good job, but I was waiting for that sliding door covering :(

[@Richard-lr5wn]

Just watched this … absolutely brilliant video, one of the best around. Learnt a lot from you slow and patient instructions… Cheers..👍

[@komouradok]

Gracias por el vídeo muy bien explicando 🤝

[@valleyofghosts]

Hi you guys have just inspired me after watching your videos ! I recently found water ingress in my moho after stripping out all the rot and due to think about re carpet etc I was in dismay about doing this I was ready to just pay for someone to do it but hey your videos on doing this have made me give it a go . But I must add so impressed by your work if you were closer to Scotland I would happily pay you guys to carry out the work ! very impressed .

[@insighttrainingconsultancy9671]

Thank you so much, as with all your informative videos, this has helped us to prepare for the panelling and carpeting stage.

[@herbieherbert912]

I thought this is a very good video. I’m doing my van this coming weekend so I’ll look at this again about 3 times and hopefully get my van something like this van. Cheers Herbie

[@JerimiahGentry]

Thank you this is so helpful and the first video that I found for putting up upholstery without removing all the panels. I have wood paneling up already but a lot of it is glued and screwed and would be a real challenge to take off the wall so this is reassuring to see that I could just spray and carefully apply the carpet and have it conformed wall the little irregularities I have. Thanks for this great work!

[@billyd9205]

Verry impressed. U must be a patient man. I'm about to carpet a 2016 fiat doblo sx.

[@leojoseph6385]

Excellent work, the pride of workmanship really shows. Thank you!

[@iainatkinson9239]

Excellent video a total must for anyone who is condsidering this themselves, when he says leave 6 inches at the start over where the B pillar is he really does mean it, don't ask me how i know lol

[@lauraj5324]

This is a great video and very well explained, I live off grid in a van that I purchased from someone who also live in my van previously to me for 3 years and the carpet in the cabin had started to go moldy when I purchased it and is now even worse so I want to take the cart off and replace it with new.

[@kevinfletcher7471]

I've watched lots and I mean lots of (how to ) videos on van builds , yours is the most informative and best I've seen. Watching you carpet the van I thought could I do it as good ? The answer is no 😁 but I know were I'd like to go to get it done ! Only just found the vid I will be checking out your channel impressive work . Nice one !

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thank you Kevin, that's very kind of you to say. We love making the videos so glad you enjoy them. Leigh

[@liamwalkerlwfitness]

Man, what a detailed video, and super clean finish.. must remember to thumb it in 😂! Love the how to vids.. hoping your going to carry on with the podcast, just finished listening to all the episodes you created in the first series. Looming to start my van conversion this month, and yiur videos are easily the best online!!

[@gefrinjim6803]

Impressive work. Good you take such pride in your work. Very skilful. Well done. Wishing you every success. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thank you for the kind words :)

[@dmwi1549]

Great instructional video. Redoing the aftermarket headliner or my van in the US. This will help. Thank you!

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thank you :)

[@darrenyoung1827]

Just about to cover the inside of my Berlingo and thought it was going to be easy, so so glad i watched this video... Its going to be a lot easier now. Thanks for the tips, hints and knowledge...

[@Corcioch]

That is beautiful work . . . .such pride in what you do is so admirable. Thank you for this entire series of videos, they are worth so much to someone like me.

[@Matthew-dm3uy]

Brilliant you guys I've just started following you really love how your honest in price and not just trying to sell your own services, but real honest information for anybody doing DIY well done shows alot about your company and character

[@davidholloway1776]

Thanks for taking the time. It’s very helpful. Appreciated.

[@melrichardson2392]

Beautiful job brother looks awesome,I prefer darker colors myself,but really enjoyed watching and learning looks great thanks.

[@johnbertram1143]

Very informative video.Just bought a Ford Connect that desperately needs carpeting,been away & bought good quality 4 way stretch so hoping it's not to difficult when I tackle it this weekend

[@sparks0898]

Perfect video, thanks for putting in the time to explain all the finer details.

[@kevinwright4053]

You use inches. I like that old school approach. I learned a lot from you. Thanks

[@karlevans1982]

Fair play, cracking video. I'm having seats installed in the back of my transit custom on Monday and when they are in I will order the carpet from the company you recommended and have a crack at it!

[@digitalkeystore8427]

Best upholstering video on KZbin. Expect great things from your stable in future. Well Done!!

[@czechgirlandtheyorkshireman]

We have recently done the back of our caddy out for transporting mountain bikes, I watched a few of your videos and they were really helpful thank you

[@czechgirlandtheyorkshireman]

There's a video of ours on the channel if your interested 😁

[@CombeValleyCampers]

Thanks guys, that's great to hear. I'll check out the video :)