Finishing The Bike Garage In My Custom Van

Where do the front wheels go? That timeless question will now be answered! The guys also wrap up installing the door onto the custom van from the last episode...just so many revelations! Check out VanGo Conversions here:
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[@RubberTag]

You gotta thank them so much for them letting you film everything and being there all the time. It is like a whole other job just to be filmed and trying to be entertaining at the same time they are working on the van. God bless!

[@MOAB]

This was the best Van build on you-tube. I have been watching them for at least 5 years. Amazing!!!!!

[@bbarker5766]

Dude.... this was a fantastic series!! Those guys are the bomb of van builds dude!!! I wish I could afford to get a van and have them do it but for now I'll just watch and be inspired!!

[@PaulThePunter]

Yup it’s pretty rad!

[@ffcolon2738]

Wow, VanGo team has outdone themselves on this van built 👍👍👍

[@Geordo1960]

Congratulations to Allan and crew on such a well done job. Paul you could not have done any better than choosing these guys to build your van. They are absolutely top rate! Extremely impressive work! I know this kind of work is extremely expensive but these guys earned every dollar they make, and they probably don’t make what they deserve for the extremely perfect craftsmanship and attention to detail. You will have a final product which will hold up for years and years to come, and hold it’s value as well. I live nowhere near you but if I ever wanted to do a project such as this and have it built for me I would go to these guys. And I’d bet they will support you for any problems that may develop in the near future.

[@mgb0869]

The attention to detail is just so satisfying. These guys are true craftsmen, destined for van-build greatness if they want it. Much respect and admiration from Ottawa 🇨🇦

[@sassyquatchmtb4337]

I've seen many, many van build videos. Punter's are by far the best. Nice job! 😊

[@emusp]

These guys are amazing. Really professionel work by the vanGo crew! Love it.

[@PaulThePunter]

Yup!

[@steves511]

Best van build series ever! Awesome videos and amazing van mod. Great job guys!

[@PaulThePunter]

🤟

[@ToshJucker]

Brad and Alan are absolute legends! I’ve never seen better craftsman, or a better van build In my life, and that’s a genuine statement. An electrician myself, brad clearly takes a lot of pride in his work, and so does Alan, but I just have to Say how thoroughly impressed I am! If or when I ever do a van build of my own, I will surely be making the 2700 mile journey to ensure it’s done by the best! Love it Paul, can’t wait to see the final tour 👍🏻

[@scotti_wan_kenobi]

The craftsmanship that has gone into this van is second to none. You must be so stoked Paul.

[@bonham4994sts9]

Paul that van is so clean, you got the right ppl for the job.

[@cbro777]

That electrical bay looks top notch. Nicely laid out.

[@markthompson1796]

I could watch these guys build this van all day. Great work. Great video series. Thanks mate.

[@BikeLifewithRob]

I’m very impressed, they did a great job. See you on the trails PAUL

[@PaulThePunter]

Yup!

[@TrailPOV]

Always so satisfying to watch quality craftsmen building stuff

[@rockyluz8119]

The craftsmanship put into this van is beautiful and inspiring. I loved the burned wood.

[@kzinty]

Nice response to my comment! About the water vs electrical. This is the Ferrari of MTB Van Builds. Extremely nice work VanGo guys.

[@tdmjfountain]

This is a high quality van build. Great job Van Go!

[@hoogabooga9736]

next level would be to be more concerned about the weight. the dresser and drawers appear much heavier than necessary.

[@richardredmond2502]

So Paul are you going to give a cost break down at some point? Compared to the other bike/van KZbinrs...Your build is on another level. I'm totally in awe of the quality of workmanship of the VanGo crew.

[@nuding4923]

That’s what I was thinking the whole time . It’s like day and knight when you watch the others builds...

[@growlith6969]

Don't ask. If you put him on the spot for a number, not only will it be hard to nail down exactly, but fans start acting weird and judge-y when they see big numbers.

[@scotti_wan_kenobi]

It had a pro crew working on it for four months and it's kitted out to the highest specs. It's basically a mobile home/office/workshop. I'm guessing that there was no budget and it probably cost the same as a small house.

[@derekjarman1638]

The inside of the sliding door turned out amazing!! They did a really good job - i'm impressed👍👍

[@PaulThePunter]

Oh yeah it’s mint. Looking forward to showing you!

[@derekjarman1638]

@@PaulThePunter cant wait👍👍

[@mountaintime4276]

Those guys are good! Best MTB/KZbinr van build. Enjoy her!

[@jairus4356]

Paul will you talk about the budget on the van so I can start saving up

[@PaulThePunter]

A lot

[@jairus4356]

Paul The Punter 🤣🤣🤣🤫 cant wait to see the finish (and the end of this quarantine).

[@marks-0-0]

I always feel a bit awkward when people ask about a build cost. Contact the company for a quote. If you get any company to build your van its going to cost alot. If youre on a budget do it yourself.

[@richardredmond2502]

@@marks-0-0 Yeah, I get it but... there are a lot of people interested in building out a van. Paul's van is goring to be his home away from home /work office so I get the cost factor. Most of us are looking to do something in-between the BKXC bare bones and Pauls. Quite a few of the builders have gone over just about every aspect of the cost of their builds.... It's nice to have at least a ball park so we know what realistic options we have for our builds.

[@tomlynch-watson5893]

Math checks out. It looks like 2 guys spent about half a day just making something to slide his bike wheels on. So that wheel holder was probably a good $600 right there. extrapolate to a whole van = A lot.

[@benedictmannion8370]

It literally looks like a house! that’s so so cool!!👌👌

[@matthew5336]

Man, these guys really think of everything, great detail!

[@TheMediocreMountainBiker]

Their level of finishing detail is outstanding. 👌

[@Roaming50]

Love the Thunderbirds reference. Vans need names. Perhaps you should call this one Lady Penelope? Quality van build.

[@iaincampbell5453]

or FAB?

[@hutchybikes1714]

Nice video I have been loving the van builds

[@PaulThePunter]

Sweet

[@lee328sport]

That build is the dream 😍

[@PaulThePunter]

Sure is!

[@randallmason9687]

This van needs a 70s style mural on the side! Aztec warrior Paul on a volcano, with a princes in Your arms or clutching Your leg! Keep it classy of course!!

[@PaulThePunter]

Haha oooookkkkk

[@YetimanDK]

Awesome build... Can you tell us about the amount of work hours that has gone in to this build and the budget so us mere mortals can get to dreaming😎 Keep up the great content🤘🏻

[@PaulThePunter]

4 months start to finish and a lot.

[@cheddar2848]

The van looking beautiful well done.

[@bitminerbob6731]

Nice one. You're a lucky guy having that van!!!

[@andreasnitsche690]

Lads know their trade!

[@StevelsCamping]

Great Job on this build guys!

[@PaulThePunter]

They killed it

[@bananas700]

yeoeeooooooooo looks sick cant wait for you to go o na road trip in it

[@PaulThePunter]

I've actually already done it! Had to come back for obvious reasons. Go follow me on instagram,

[@SamThorn-sx6xm]

Huge fan keep it up man

[@PaulThePunter]

I am!

[@mahanth3071]

Hey paul.... finally van is about to get finished

[@PaulThePunter]

Sure is!

[@Mluna1277]

Love the videos on the camper MTB van... wish I can get one...

[@Remivanysacker]

Wow the window 😍

[@PaulThePunter]

The full tour comes next week! The current events have changed my plans quite a bit.....but check out VanGo right here: bit.ly/VanGoConversions

[@P4P5]

So nice to hear the word aluminium. Build looks nice!

[@selder03]

About damn time! The rest of to world is sleeping in thier van already. Looks good man!

[@adventuresona700dollarhard5]

I'm here for the garage, and the one-liners.

[@Bikesands]

Awesome. Congrats!!!!

[@michaelmcnab4168]

Awesome series!! Not jealous at all...... What are the make of your windows on the slide door? Keep up the great vids !

[@TheGeochemistry]

Consider putting a door knob wall protector/stop on the van door where the wheel post might hit. I think it will help support the post and protect the beautiful finish.

[@PaulThePunter]

It doesn’t hit it. In fact a wall protector would hit it.

[@zomaninc]

Amazing work!

[@charlevoix418]

Great video: one thing for sure, those guys love pocket screws!

[@elbattyluego]

Hey! amazing work!! How much did it end up costing? it was close to your initial budget?

[@cr-ew8od]

That electrician is an artist!

[@PaulThePunter]

Sure is

[@GB-zh3vz]

Sweet ride Paul! Congrats! You should plan a road trip and come join mike and I in Ontario and for our 24hr Mtn bike race. Cheers!

[@mikos321]

Is the electrical panels waterproof? The AC outlet in the back doesn't seem to be. So wouldn't a little door infront of the electrical be a good idea if you are loading the bikes while it is raining.

[@tonyhruzek4250]

How are you going to change the fuses in the electrical box? It looks like you will need to take the back right inside panel off??????

[@john450]

Sweet van and very customized to your wants. How did or do you get the $ for van and all your installations?

[@PaulThePunter]

Worked!

[@john450]

@@PaulThePunter Good job! I work too and collect a pension but your van is fancy!! I need a job(s) like yours.

[@skydernet]

I was wandering about cooling the electronics, won't that be a problem?

[@ramonbingen2441]

Cool Van

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks!

[@pearcey1113]

Great series as I'm looking at doing the same when corona is over here in Australia, can I ask how much did this all cost to build not including the price of the van, just what these guys did because they did a top job and were great for the video as well, cheers

[@roeeeliyahu18]

So sick to see from point a to point b of the van (i watched the whole Van build)

[@jp094283]

I hear Fox is switching to Boost 15 x 111mm spacing for next year. Good luck Paul ; )

[@VS60RS6]

Can you share the make and model of the Slide outs that you use please. Also price and load ratings. Great Videos - Keep them up! (Y)

[@jeronomosp]

Brilliant uildand a nicer couple of guys to do your van I don't think you'd find!

[@michaelfrymus]

How large does the under storage compartment need to be to fit bikes? Been hearing I need about 40" vertical height, but what about depth?

[@mattkansy1763]

Why did they mount the on-demand water heater on the other side of the van? Won't you lose temperature with that long of a pipe run?

[@quentinlannes5940]

I have a question, or did you find the slides? Can you give me the name of the product or how do I get it? Thank you!

[@01habitat]

Any chance these guys would build another front wheel holder like the one in this video?

[@MAX_max_2024]

in your reveal video, can you address why did you choose ram 2500 van and not something else?

[@raphaelvettermann1985]

This is a super super bike garage. Can I get the measurements you used for the two extracts?

[@charleswhitaker2878]

Is there such thing as the perfect height to the bottom of the bed? Just in case we switch bikes next year. Thanks

[@hammerhouse153]

I want one. Nice build. Vango gonna do good from this. How much did the build cost?

[@mbfcamanslife]

Beautiful workmanship. How MUCH would something like that cost?

[@pedro00788]

That's door came out 👌👌👌

[@OverTheHillMTB]

"hold the tip"

[@PaulThePunter]

Haha ok....

[@nicholashooper9935]

Hi realy like the scott jacket Paul. please could you tell me what it is called and where to get one Thanks

[@LittleSkip13]

4:55 I died inside when he touched the brake rotor

[@JamesRailProductions.]

Watching this while I get ready to ride😂

[@TheCrashingDad]

13:01 got me so good! 😂🧟

[@PaulThePunter]

Haha the gross hitch

[@jeremywheelchair9037]

How tall did you need to make the shelf to fit your bikes under there?

[@juliusz3025]

How much did the van build cost

[@piperkennard7607]

You guys our like the A- TEAM 😁

[@PaulThePunter]

Niceeee

[@tylermarshall3251]

How much weight did this total build add to the van?

[@PaulThePunter]

no idea

[@Vigilant_Guardian]

sweet ride..

[@archbradley286]

Do a battle with BKXC and single track sampler for the best van

[@PaulThePunter]

They are just different.

[@archbradley286]

Yours is the best

[@callumwatson9825]

sweet van build. Anyone know the cost of van + build ?

[@iceyblack4906]

How much did this cost? Looks amazing

[@MrIzzy5466]

Literal professional van/RV builders: Perfectly safe, everything has been thought through. Random Commenter: But iS thE EleCtRicAl sYsTem GonNa CatCh FiRe?!?!

[@DariusMedine]

Doesn't help that professional electricians in the market do a shit enough job to warrant a second opinion from another electrician.

[@nimbusleonGER]

How much cm did you have in the garage from the floor to the bed?

[@thetrailtrawler2602]

Can you weigh the van at the end please I’m really curious about it

[@jurijrozanec]

How much were those two people payed?

[@themonkeydoo3]

Why not have one of the mini bike stands attached to the door or the drawer?

[@PaulThePunter]

It’s better and more flexible to be able to move the stand to wherever you want in my opinion. That’s why I went with this!

[@jeffrogers2180]

I'm curious how much this thing is going to weigh when it's done.

[@chimps4gimps]

Jeff Rogers compared to the original. Fully loaded up would be interesting too.

[@rayred74]

That is awesome

[@enzomelly6124]

Cool video

[@PaulThePunter]

Thanks!

[@sandrop3704]

how the central support is fixed to the ground the wood where the guides are fixed ?

[@beatsbypher]

that dusk mask won't help him from the chemicals.. but that's ok. It looks like he's taking precautions. ;). but really, he should get some charcoal filters for future glue/spray foam projects.

[@zap1066]

where did you get your drawer runners from?

[@selder03]

You better sleep in this van.. unlike bkxc who needs a 4 star hotel

[@Cassienope]

Paul built a 4 star hotel into his van....

[@selder03]

@@Cassienope pretty much yes

[@fehlfokus]

Bike industry: 115 mm front hub standard is coming in 3, 2, 1 …

[@PaulThePunter]

Haha well played

[@stefanbohme541]

I look down on you with envy - I want to have it too, if I wouldn't need it for biking I would give a leg for such a Van... enjoy!!

[@callumgrochla8655]

Van looks sick but Why do you have American sockets in the van?

[@mattgies]

Same power outlets in the US, Canada, and Mexico. It would be silly to use any other sockets unless he's planning to take the van to another continent.

[@adventuresona700dollarhard5]

Because he wants to power his van with Freedom.