Interior ceiling install with plywood | FOUR SEASON VAN LIFE | EP.26

DIY Van Build #26: Getting our INTERIOR van ceiling install completed with plywood.
This video is great for learning about Riv nuts, the tools and my experience with the first Amazon tool I purchased, but as for the ceiling framing we do change this coming up in Episode #30.. Go check it out for more information!!
It's my first build and I am dedicated to building it right and sharing the wins and the losses as we go along... Because well.... that is how life works and it makes it entertaining....
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Products used to make this video possible:
Riv Nuts: amzn.to/2ErQOm3
Riv nut gun: amzn.to/331GXxm (Do not buy the cheap one like i did)
1/4-20 X 3/4 screws: amzn.to/3f6IViD
BEHR Clear WP Paint: amzn.to/32Z6HKK
Plywood sheets: amzn.to/3jFLjjP
Camera, lights and tools:
Camera: amzn.to/3hzWRTQ
Microphone: amzn.to/3hIeDV4
LED work lights: amzn.to/39AdUSW
Sliding miter Saw: amzn.to/307DGLk
Miter saw stand: amzn.to/3f6yefJ
Drill Press: amzn.to/2Xj9c7l
Impact socket set: amzn.to/2BF6UaW
Dewalt drill set: amzn.to/331BmHn
Dewalt Skill saw: amzn.to/304ird4
Dewalt Jig saw: amzn.to/39yMD36
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[@stillrandy]

One of the reasons that I enjoy your videos is that you do show the details of what goes into the build. Too many van build videos are all fluff, but you are the real deal Jeff. Thanks for sharing.

[@DaresDrives]

That means a lot, thank you for the feedback!! “Fluff” is one of the fine lines when being a creator as to what is too much or just enough. Super happy you are enjoy the build, lots more to come!!!

[@jamesmason7124]

Please show longer videos with everything the good bad and the ugly thank you for sharing your ideas and time with us so keep up the good work and stay safe

[@chipmeister111]

I've been watching van build videos for a long while now and I just began watching your videos over the past several hours. I'm really impressed with the way that you think. You appear to be either a genius or a mad scientist (I'm hoping for the latter) or a little of both. Either way I appreciate your style. thank you for taking the time to document through your videos your progress and a big thanks for how you roll with the trials and tribulations that plague your build. you are not alone "my friend". this is, of course, Murphy's Law of Camper Van Building. Give me another week and I should be caught up and up to date with where you're at now. until then, thank you for the inspiration.

[@dthomas3065]

As someone who plans to do a similar build myself, I appreciate all of the trials and tribulations

[@DaresDrives]

Perfect, super happy it is providing value.. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@steveburlock494]

Definitely need to see all the issues you have. Helps everyone for future builds thanks great videos

[@craigrandall8930]

Really appreciate your detailed approach, has helped me very much. Also showing your struggles which helps prepare me for dealing with my own construction problems.

[@kurtiswagner]

Whew, that's a lot of work for one person. What a champ. Love seeing the struggle, that's half the fun! And the fun never seems to end haha... The wood panels alone really brightened the van up, can't wait to see the brightness with the full walls on, going to be a a beauty

[@DaresDrives]

Thank you sir, this one was close wasn’t sure if I was going to get it done in time. It’s amazing that as long as I don’t sleep Saturday night our Sunday videos keep going forward!!

[@mikestone9129]

I like your video's just the way you make them. Keep showing us everything, I like to see I'm not the only one having troubles building a van solo.

[@remcochervet7492]

Love the vids. Your an inspiration to me, so i hope you show use the complete story... ..incl. the troubles and the big rewards. Greetz from the Netherlands

[@rawiribrown8095]

Awesome great work

[@99Isopropyl]

Hey man, thanks for the itemized lists of all the stuff you used, right down to your screws and bolts. I'm doing a complete tear out van reno of a 1979 Dodge Trans Van and am still in a research process as I won't be back to the van for another month and videos help out a ton. Maybe I'll see you on the road someday

[@DaresDrives]

Awesome, super happy I am delivering value.. Good luck on your build and yes hope to meet you out on the road one day!

[@MrCanadascott]

I like it kept real. Struggles and all.

[@DaresDrives]

Perfect. Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@priscillawrites6685]

Plumb and level = why I’m planning to convert a step van.

[@weekendlovinggypsy1737]

Nice

[@sonterra2002]

Love hearing about the reality of a van build as I'm headed there myself. Love your channel!!

[@DaresDrives]

I believe it brings more value than just the completed projects, and helps other first time builders more. Thank you so much for watching!!

[@paulmarsden2948]

Hi Jeff really enjoy your videos and yes nice to see your issues, glad it's not just me. Keep up the good work.

[@DaresDrives]

Awesome thank you so much for your input. Means a lot to know if I am hitting the mark or not. I do believe sharing the struggles keep expectations in check. Lol.

[@danbiggie4113]

I like the struggles, adds depth to your videos and shows the work involved behind such an enormous task!! Keep up the good work I SHARED AND LIKED.... You are one KZbin channel that is under appreciated and deserves to grow....

[@DaresDrives]

Thank you sir, feedback is greatly appreciated. Haha yeah maybe one day I can figure out this beast called YT and get some traffic on our page. Until then I will just keep pounding the pavement as they say!!!

[@richard4743]

jef you are doing a fantastisc job with this van build, Jeff; unlike others on U Tube you have developed a manner that show praticality and theroy as well as problem solving; in short YOU walk the talk, you are doing a bang up job , your chanel can be considered a comprehensive van build not just the glits and glamor as some others are.The others are farming out many aspects of there build because they cant wrap there heads around it. I have a suggestion for you, but needing a way to your private e/mail my best Richard

[@MitchellCamps]

Great video, I like seeing the struggle stuff. Definitely helps me in my own build that I am doing right now as well

[@DaresDrives]

Awesome that is great to hear I feel it should bring value to the viewer or potential builder, thank you for providing feedback.

[@Tbone376]

Great show I’ve been watching you now for weeks and I should’ve been commenting on a long learning a lot from you. I’m starting a van build and I’m thinking of putting lizard skin on what is your thought now how did it work out for you?

[@samb8996]

I especially like your adventures where you run all over town on your journey to complete a project !! Jolly good my good man !!

[@DaresDrives]

Hahah very time consuming for the person recording and editing afterwards though!! Thank you for watching and commenting!!

[@longhairmullet]

Who’s underwear? Yes detailed with good ,bad, and the ugly. Keep it real.Didn’t get to see how you measured to get those panels seems to line up so nicely. I have a rivenut tool and would be pulling my hair out if i didnt learn from this video what’s up with metric vs fittings sizes etc. Subbed 👊

[@DaresDrives]

Thanks for your subscription!! Lots more to come!!

[@mastluob2554]

I'm wondering how you find these size panels to the full size panels ? Same durability ?

[@DaresDrives]

Actually just did a new video today changing this design. There was issues with the edges warping due to the framing set up!!

[@SamB-fv6su]

Hey Jeff - I’m just following up ... did you get your hot tub 🛀 working ?!

[@DaresDrives]

Unfortunately the hot tub needs full replacement!! Super sad about that situation 😞. Thanks for paying attention though 👍🏻

[@mattt1974UK]

This is the second time I have seen someone have to get a better rivnut tool for their build. Don't they test them?!

[@DaresDrives]

Yeah who would have thought such a simple tool could be made so poorly. The one from Princess auto has been a champ though!! Thanks for watching.

[@harryt988]

I enjoyed finding out what a mandrel is !

[@DaresDrives]

See we are learning together!!! 👍🏻

[@mr.standing4christ491]

Trials and tribulations are great to see, shows its real not a fraud video. Thanks a lot helps for my future build.

[@rosesmith5135]

Whew what an adventure !

[@DaresDrives]

Agreed!! Haha. Thanks again for watching!!

[@JohanlastZa]

Number one rule for buying tools: DONT buy the cheap versions. It just is not worth the hassle.

[@DaresDrives]

Yes this is so very true. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@AutoTuned]

Damn man. Thank you so much for the detailed installation. I could not find anything similar on KZbin.

[@DaresDrives]

Hello Auto tuned!!! Super happy you found value in this video.. This is my main reason for breaking the process into step by step videos.... Thanks for watching!

[@chilibeanhere]

Watching all your videos again. I really appreciated your company during the Covid. Finally working on my van now. Hope you're well.

[@priscillawrites6685]

Suggestion: put an hourly value on your time, add it to cost of materials and tools. Then people will know why contractors charge big bucks. As do the refinished vans - often inferior quality.

[@robjackson4597]

Thanks for making this video! I'm about to put a ceiling in my Promaster 1500 Van and this is really helpful. Is there any reason why you can't attached the plywood directly to the overhead struts instead of attaching to the wood strips that you made to cover the struts? Any reason you used 3/8" instead of 1/4" plywood? Thank you!!

[@joetakayama1866]

Great video! Really enjoy the detail. I’m at this stage of my build. Can you tell me what fasteners you used to attach the plywood to the firing strips? Thanks!

[@alexandredavid7861]

Good video. Question, What type of screw did you use to hold the celling panel on to your strip? Thanks!

[@sundaytaybron9243]

Thank you so much! I love your detailed explanations!

[@nbc902]

We like seeing you make mistakes and then correcting them. It gives us confidence.

[@arthurquinn7515]

Nice long video I like it

[@DaresDrives]

Awesome. Was worried about the length for sure, super glad you enjoyed!!! Thank you for watching.

[@johnwren3976]

You need a Rip Fence for your saw. Make it easy on yourself.

[@richard4743]

Looking good ! More challenges await

[@natashalion8028]

Haha, you've a brilliant mind.

[@zerotwoone-sportsphotograp2948]

Favorite van build series on KZbin!

[@besimplebeweird9140]

Good videos and details on tools. Keep it coming

[@longhairmullet]

Who’s underwear? Why are we not going to see any of the roof later? How did you measure each panel for the seems to line up so precisely? How about those wholes to wire the lights? Going to use a hole saw for pucks later? YES its all in the details, thanks for including the details! Good bad and the ugly. I have one of those rivenut devices and would be pulling hair out wondering what the heck!?! Now I know what’s up after watching this detail share. Cool. Looking forward to the next steps! I know its a lot to edit but I appreciate you sharing. Subbed 👊

[@DaresDrives]

Haha ROAMR’s underwear!! The roof will be covered with another product coming up, stay tuned! I appreciate your feedback it means alot to me as I push through this build and video making process, yes that Rivnut experience had me pulling my hair as well. Glad it will help you and hopefully save you some time.

[@RicOrnelas]

Just the way you are doing it. We have our van waiting for us back home in So California but we are stuck in El Salvador, so your videos are beneficial because all I have done is install the rotating front seats. Thanks for your sweat, tears, and blood.

[@DaresDrives]

Awesome, thank you for the feedback. Hope everything goes well for you on the van and getting back from El Salvador.

[@gerardmasse9078]

Perfect !

[@popecrunch]

i will share your videos if you answer one simple question: my man, what is WRONG with your fingernails. 5:12 actually got a 'oh shit' out of me irl

[@DaresDrives]

That is hilarious you picked up on that!!!! It was another struggle of the week when I broke both pairs of nail cutters in 30 seconds, footage hit the cutting room floor!! If you check near the end of the video that is a fixed problem!!! Buahahhaha, Thanks for watching and hopefully sharing!! 😂

[@kristinrush]

I'm researching to start my own van build this July and your channel is the absolute BEST source of information I've found! Please keep showing us what mistakes not to make because I'm a newbie builder/electrician/plumber/carpenter too and I need all the pointers I can get! LOL

[@DaresDrives]

Perfect, super happy to become a useful resource to your build... Hope my mistakes prevent you from making the same. I am new to all those things as well, but honestly once you get into it, it becomes pretty straight forward. Just take your time.

[@kristycurtis8339]

Wow so much done since the last time I watch your videos!!! Good job. I need to catch up.

[@DaresDrives]

Welcome back Kristy. Look forward to hearing what you think of the progress!!

[@cassieweber5296]

Hey Jeff. What size drill bit do you use for the 1/4 20 rivnuts?

[@DaresDrives]

It was a 3/8 drill bit used for the rivnut holes.. Hope this helps, thanks for watching and commenting.

[@haybine]

The struggle is real! It’s educational seeing all the steps, challenges and work arounds as everyone can agree that rarely does a project go as planned. There are always issues along the way so keep the current format please.

[@DaresDrives]

C Pare yes that was my thought process as well. Awesome, thanks for your feedback we will continue on this path!!

[@stevehori673]

Jeff keep the content the same. It's more of a reality show with all the good and bad things that happen with a DIY van build.

[@DaresDrives]

Awesome thanks for the input..... Glad you are enjoying and thank you for watching and commenting.

[@stevehori673]

Forgot to mention how easy you make each project look. We all know building out a van is no easy task.

[@johnkassay7064]

Love watching your videos Jeff. I'm building an ambulance RV and am using a lot of your ideas. Thanks so much for all the content you put out!

[@ethangonzales442]

I like how you show the difficulty of it not just how magically it all worked out I really enjoy watching keep it up brother

[@dimitylong792]

Great framing job 👍 and roof looks fantastic! Good build Jeff! Anyway you want to do your build and videos is fine with me, you are in charge 👍 and I appreciate all your efforts 😁 and thank you. See you next Sunday ☀️

[@DaresDrives]

Hey Dimity, always appreciated. Yes I do agree I get the final say but like to make sure I am in touch with audience as well. I am trying to entertain after all!! See you next Sunday

[@barbaraburke2937]

Thank you, I like seeing the struggle stuff, because in reality, there will be struggles, especially in a van built, it's always good to see the raw and real (not all show these like you have, but a maybe a handful). Keep up these kind of vids, some need to know the real nooks and crannies of this kind of work it really takes to do this. Take care and be safe too. I'm now in the midst of getting ready for my new insulation install by this weekend in my van😊

[@DaresDrives]

Awesome, thank you for the feedback!!! Good luck on your insulation project, what product you going to use?

[@barbaraburke2937]

@@DaresDrives using 3M Thinsulate 600L, with refletix on the walls and tire walls, leftover pieces a friend of mine will use to do all my insulated window coverings for me too, and flooring will have some of the Thinsulate between the wood strips needed, 1/4" foam board, 3/4" plyboard for subflooring (this thick on purpose for as a stronger foundation for the furnishings, and storage areas, etc after all the flooring and walls are done). When all this is all completed, won't be doing solar power yet till later on, till I have enough saved for it, for now it'll be basically simple but preset in advanced to also be ready for later on for the solar power instalment, etc. I'm in the midst of caregiving for my elderly dad while doing this, plus, rest of the time is based on timing when the funds come in, that's when I can get more that I need to work on my van built, hopefully before winter really gets here in around late December here in West Texas, we are going to have a major cold front by late Sunday or by Monday. I'm still waiting on 2 more rolls of Thinsulate to be delivered, already got one yesterday. I hope the other 2 are here by tomorrow so I can at least get all this insulation done this weekend. So, I can get started on those subflooring and walls, etc shortly after.😊

[@naughtysquirrelontheroad1542]

Just wanted to let you know I love your vids 😁 I never watch anything in order but have watched almost all of your now. Really helpful and give me loads of ideas, so thanks, keep going! Also relate to the doing it by yourself issues…soooo many times it would be 10 times quicker if I had someone to hold something or push something 😁