DuB-EnG: DIY VW T6 Camper Van Build Project RIB Bed Seat Installation flooring Rock and Roll fitting

Panel Van Camper How to video - FItting the wooden flooring, the lino with fball44 adhesive, and a RIB or Rock and Roll Seat Bed into a T6 self-build camper van project, drilling through the chasis and cross members, sub-frame, washers, spreader plate to ensure safety is optimised for M1 crash tests.

[@DubiousEngineering]

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[@DubiousEngineering]

love it!

[@1408Scott]

I'm still chuckling at 'Bucket Feet Sealing'... Classic.. Great vid bud.. Subbed for more T6 vids :-)

[@DubiousEngineering]

Thanks for the sub! - Now the summer is coming, I have a few more T6 vids planned :-)

[@TheRadiogeek]

The camper van is coming along very nicely. That seat install looked very challenging. Nice work! 👍👏🏻

[@DubiousEngineering]

You're very kind! - We tried it out for the first time this weekend... I slept like a log! Epic adventures and radio kit to be installed soon! :-)

[@MakeItMetal]

Looking good Howard. Got mine finished today 👍

[@DubiousEngineering]

Excellent Jason!! - We tried it out for the first time this weekend... I slept like a log!... this is going to be EPIC!

[@JackBealeGuitar]

Can't wait to see what gadgets you'll fill this up with, great work

[@DubiousEngineering]

I think - just down to flexibility - the latest Raspberry Pi 3B+ and a decent size 12vTV/Monitor to start.... What would you put in there?

[@JackBealeGuitar]

@@DubiousEngineering probably not a lot, because I don't have your skills! Have you looked at any solar panels? Maybe 7.1 surround sound, a fridge for the beers (maybe food too 😉)

[@therushden]

A van futon. That looked a tricky install, keep up the great videos 👍

[@DubiousEngineering]

This machine will definitely have some epic retro games systems installed in it!! We tried it out for the first time this weekend... I slept like a log!... Should have bought a futon from IKEA!! :-)

[@ScudoCamper]

That is looking well comfy mate

[@DubiousEngineering]

Thanks Austin! - We tried it out for the first time this weekend... I slept like a log! - So much easier than putting up a bell-tent and carting all the crap around... :-)

[@DIMTips]

Another great fitting

[@DubiousEngineering]

Thankls DIM! - We tried it out for the first time this weekend... I slept like a log!...

[@RetroRecollections]

Lovely progress :)

[@DubiousEngineering]

We tried it out for the first time this weekend... I slept like a log! - I believe I finally have time to get my camera out to shoot some DS footage and do the emulator upgrade this week.. I may send you a PM if I get stuck... :-)

[@RetroRecollections]

@@DubiousEngineering no worries 👍

[@SMITHYSKONTIKI]

Nice video I like the music could just have a few beers and listen to it all night lol

[@DubiousEngineering]

Thanks so much! - Most of the music on my channel is my own, sometimes, I use other peoples, but I always credit them... Let me know if you want an MP3 - I'll email you!

[@stuarttalksstuff57]

nice work mate

[@DubiousEngineering]

Aww thanks very much!! ... it’s been a long hard road, but we can now enjoy the van! :-)

[@Rockabillyrabbit]

Thatchers can van dance 😂 I hope that catches on

[@DubiousEngineering]

HAHAHA - It went well with the Music!! :-)

[@BarryBethal-yv2oz]

I agree with you on the rib bed compared to the rock and roll bed👍

[@DubiousEngineering]

weird... having had it for a while, it’s nice to use as a bed, but a little annoying to sit on... my feet almost don’t touch the floor... the rock and rolls are lower and work well... the rib does just sprout quality...

[@BarryBethal-yv2oz]

This is a good video here buddy, I've watch a few videos of conversations now but you have gone into a lot more fitting detail of the actual firing to the chassis.

[@DubiousEngineering]

ah yes... this was quite a task... I suffered the same problems... I did my research and people just didn’t get into the detail...

[@EdwinNoorlander]

Back from Turkey? And busy again. 👍🏻

[@DubiousEngineering]

We tried it out for the first time this weekend... I slept like a log!...This machine will definitely have some epic retro games systems installed in it!! - Exactly... actually, these videos are in the wings on the computer, just waiting for time to do the editing... its a long process!

[@EdwinNoorlander]

Dubious Engineering keep it up. 👍🏻

[@philjames2542]

Good idea using a threaded bolt, however, you should really use high tensile bolts if carrying passengers, as the bolts will now be the weakest part of your seat

[@DubiousEngineering]

Good call... I'm sure it wont be hard to replace them... :-)

[@karen4you]

Bucket feet sealing eh? we know you meant bucket seat feeling but it was a grand giggle. Will the camper van have that video game in there as well for rainy days? It sure is a lot of labor of love to get this to be all you two want it to be.

[@DubiousEngineering]

Dear Karen... You are right! It's a labour of love!! We tried it out for the first time this weekend... I slept like a log!...This machine will definitely have some epic retro games systems installed in it!! Now I can go slowly as it is finally functional... before I just wanted to get it so we could use it, and it was killing me, now I can take my time and enjoy the project!

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

Of my build the Rib bed was by far the biggest ball ache to fit.

[@DubiousEngineering]

Proper nightmare... Are there any MOT issues that you know of reference safety etc?

[@northshorepx]

T6 Passion wagon!!!! Seriously though - will there have to be extra MOT requirements now?

[@DubiousEngineering]

Thats a really good question... I hope not... I'm going to ask my forum friends.... or over-pay the MOT garage!! :-)

[@Rockabillyrabbit]

Does that seat fitting comply with mot testing etc for the strength of the seatbelt? Was that the recommended places to drill according to the t6 hivemind

[@DubiousEngineering]

A very good question... You have me worried! - I'm going to look it up, that said, nearly everything is bolted through major sub-structure... I tried my hardest!! :-)

[@davidwood8820]

Thanks for the vid. Just about to install a 112cm RIB. Can I ask what floor that is please?

[@DubiousEngineering]

hi David, I got the floor kit on eBay - I went with the heavy duty thick pre-cut ply …. it’s been fantastic so far!

[@cleverdaft]

Howdy! Could you tell me who supplied your Reimo seat/bed please my friend? Tia

[@DubiousEngineering]

I got mine from www.banwy.co.uk - amazing service... arrived in two days... massive stock.

[@kn0bch33s3]

Just wondering why you didn’t fit with one of the RIB fitting kits. Surely that large metal brace that fits underneath the chassis is a large part of the reason it has a crash rating?

[@DubiousEngineering]

Yeah I would recommend doing that rather than making your own!!

[@mikesimmonds1916]

Didn't use the fitting kit for this seat?

[@DubiousEngineering]

Didn't! Made my own...

[@SoundDirtyHouse]

Hi sir ! I’m from france and can you tell me how i can buy the seat bed rib like you ( alone under a box) because after long research i only find professional people who provide installation and this is very very expensive. Thanks for your good video

[@DubiousEngineering]

Banwy... www.banwy.co.uk I hope they can deliver to France! ... Bon chance mon Ami!

[@SoundDirtyHouse]

Dubious Engineering thank you for your fast answer. Good maybe i can move to uk because i want also buy a kit at evo design for my t5. Do you know if the rib seat from banwy are approval for the european rules ? Are this is the same than france ?

[@DubiousEngineering]

Sébastien Jullien you should telephone banwy to ask them... they are kind people and can help....

[@SoundDirtyHouse]

Dubious Engineering thank you so much i will try 🙏🏼

[@ClarkeeClarkee]

Where did you buy the bed from?

[@DubiousEngineering]

A company called Banwy based in north wales... brilliant service and next day delivery!! www.banwy.co.uk/

[@allanb52]

That's complicated to install and use, so no it is not better. With an R&R bed you get much more storage, easy to get to storage and you can throw you bedding behind the seat. You can use 4" foam and have a comfortable bed and the whole thing is much cheaper. The R&R bed is easily number 1.

[@DubiousEngineering]

There are benefits to both. This seat sits too high of the floor, so short ass me has a problem... My feet don't touch the ground while sitting. This has been my only complaint.

[@allanb52]

@@DubiousEngineering What about my criticisms and feet not reaching the ground, that is pretty serious. I can sit with my feet on the ground and my head doesn't touch the ceiling, so that is ideal. I did my entire build for less than £1,000 in materials and have maximised the available space..

[@DubiousEngineering]

@@allanb52 that’s a great budget! I spend £7000 in materials and months of my labour….

[@allanb52]

@@DubiousEngineering This is the 3rd van I have built and have kept everything simple, No solar, no second battery, a simple coldbox running only when the engine runs, so just a couple of USBs and LED lights to power. My priority is reliability and that means KISS. We did a 10,000km trip to Greece and Turkey last year and heading for the Alps late spring and back to our home in Portugal. I was sick in 2015 during this last build so subbed some of the work out. This added £2k to the cost, but still had an 08 Vivaro camper for £6.5k and so far have had over 150 days/nights in it. Good luck..

[@eddie7227]

What size is the rib bed. Model

[@DubiousEngineering]

It’s the 3/4 width size sold by banwy in wales

[@eddie7227]

Dubious Engineering thank you