Impressed with your work on the van, only thing never do is put wiring behind all the layers. Steel Pipe'n on the outside layers to have easy access to. Works great.
@Vankookz4 жыл бұрын
Ok I love that idea I’m gonna try it
@augusteast65183 жыл бұрын
Glad I found this video! I just bought an e250 to convert it thanks for the advice of putting a layer of replectics between the van body and the wood framing
@Vankookz3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! We have more a few more Ford E Series videos as well
@squidtrader79732 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips I will keep in mind for my Dodge van.
@Vankookz2 жыл бұрын
Awesome happy building dude!
@Dailyfiver3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I was having a tough time figuring out how to frame such awkward walls. This video is a life saver! ✌️
@Vankookz3 жыл бұрын
Glad we could help dude!
@vanlifenomadfirekeeper3 жыл бұрын
I got R6 value insolation in my walls, floor and roof. But I'm doing the walls in plywood. Even obove the driver / pasenger, I have two layers -R4 insulation. My set up is probably a hundred lbs lighter than your setup. I have a 2007 Ford E250. I start on the panaling in a couple of days (-:
@Vankookz3 жыл бұрын
Way to go! Stoked for you. You should be out there in no time! This was a client build. The client requested everything we used.
@JustLivn_Life Жыл бұрын
I try to watch every van build that I can! I am trying to find other van-lifers who can reach out to this awesome 76 years young woman who could really use some help with insulating, framing, and a means of showering, etc in her van. She has been living in her van full time for 2 years now and only recently got a portable air conditioner, but I dont think she has enough solar to run it very much each day. The same with heat in the colder months. With the rising cost of everything she couldnt make it on a fixed income and had to go back to work to get the necesseities to survive in the van. So please, if there is anyone out there who can provide any assistance to her or if you know of someone in the LosAngeles area who can help her with anything please do so soon, as the weather will only get hotter as we get the summer months. Here is a link to her shoutouts and a walkthrough of her van. L.A.V.A Lindy's Awesome Van Adventure kzbin.info/www/bejne/enSlfohqetiEibc
@Vankookz Жыл бұрын
I wish we could help but we are nowhere near California
@sherrieeverett47332 жыл бұрын
You both are awesome! first time builder, learning as I go! Learned a lot from this video. Thanks!
@Vankookz2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Enjoy the process.
@Vita.min.G3 ай бұрын
Nice work! Any details on that bumper rail up front?
@otismurederface3 жыл бұрын
Best E series vids for diy I’ve seen. Thanks for what you do!
@Vankookz3 жыл бұрын
Thank dude! Glad we could help!
@gidnoot3140 Жыл бұрын
What keeps me from attaching the whole interior directly on the body of the van? I have enough places to attach everything (including the walls between the interior)
@denniscoughlin7437 Жыл бұрын
Damn you got the 4x4 jelous!
@Smackindaface Жыл бұрын
Wood panels are so overkill and add way to much weight. Also is that reflectix? Definitely not to be used as insulation.
@Vankookz Жыл бұрын
Well if you know so much why do you even have to watch a DIY channel?
@josef.david.mushpile3 жыл бұрын
Yo, I have the same van, can you tell me the length of the self taping screws so I don't get the wrong ones?
@ronniesutton4727 Жыл бұрын
How well has everything stayed attached tight 3yrs later? I used luan with self tapping screw and spray glued carpet up over that and over about 2 years quite a few of the self tap screws loosened and backed out. Im redoing it again, better this time and im using thread lock on all my stud walls attached directly to the van .
@Vankookz Жыл бұрын
Still intact also I’m my van for the last 6 years
@CesarHuerta-ih7oj2 жыл бұрын
7.3!!!!!!!😰😰😰😰😰😰😰U GOT A LIFE TIME VAN🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@Vankookz2 жыл бұрын
It was a customer's van we wished that was our it's pretty bad ass
@CesarHuerta-ih7oj2 жыл бұрын
@@Vankookz it came out sick.congrats on that hard work🤘🤘🤘
@vanlifenomadfirekeeper3 жыл бұрын
Fixing to start on my E250 (-:
@denahom3 жыл бұрын
Great vid! I’m going to purchase a Ford Econoline soon what I’m most concerned with is securing cabinets to the frame of the van and to the floor for safety. Do you have videos that show this? TIA
@Vankookz3 жыл бұрын
Hey Dena. Thanks! We have made a video on how to attach on our last build kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6O3d3Wsjd2Wn6M
@bboylilpeace3 жыл бұрын
Kookz, could you share the thickness and type of wood you used for the furring strips? Thanks for everything you do 🙏
@Vankookz3 жыл бұрын
Hey dude, not sure on the thickness maybe around 5/8” they are just the standard Home Depot/Lowe’s pine firing strips. It may be on their site. You could also rip a bunch of plywood but that would be expensive these days
@age_of_reason3 жыл бұрын
"Don't put wood on metal." Words to live by.
@Vankookz3 жыл бұрын
amen...
@kingfishercobra54973 жыл бұрын
Plz as a novice what do you mean plz
@jorybgaming9403 жыл бұрын
@@kingfishercobra5497 the metal will get moist very easily with condensation and start to rot the wood
@airbroranger Жыл бұрын
I need help on my econo line. 🥺🥺🥺🥺
@Vankookz Жыл бұрын
Well luckily for you we have 3 more videos on the econoline
@Kewchu2 жыл бұрын
wheres the rest of the build?
@Vankookz2 жыл бұрын
We were just hired to do insulation/walls/ceiling and power. He had a buddy that did cabinetry and furniture.
@BahnYahd2 жыл бұрын
What’s that electrical box on the battery?
@Vankookz2 жыл бұрын
It's the charge controller. Here is the video of how we wired the van.
@Vankookz2 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/r52vmKNmiNJqpNU
@violetlowell80192 жыл бұрын
What size furring strips did you guys use? Thanks for the video!
@Vankookz2 жыл бұрын
I think they are 1x3x8
@joshhead93683 жыл бұрын
That's a dope van. I plan to pick one up in a few years.
@Vankookz3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Adam had a legit go anywhere rig. We were jealous.
@ScottWhartonComedian3 жыл бұрын
Do yall have videos on the wiring process
@Vankookz3 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/r52vmKNmiNJqpNU hope this helps! Tell your friends 😂
@Wray07072 жыл бұрын
Hey what is the size of wood you used to frame it 1x4's?
@Vankookz2 жыл бұрын
We use 1 in. x 3 in. furring strips from the Home Depot to frame the walls
@jamesmorris99573 жыл бұрын
How many watts are your solar panels pulling in and what are you going to power? I just bought an 04 E350 Econoline.
@Vankookz3 жыл бұрын
I think he had two 100 watt solar panels and two 100ah batteries his main power draw was his fridge.
@westsidewheelies3 жыл бұрын
Did you guys attach the firing strips to the side of the ribs on the roof? Or on top
@Vankookz3 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZmplqB8h7-dgck this video goes into more detail skip ahead to the framing section
@chefjohn692 жыл бұрын
Reflectix isn't the best. How's it feeling after using it? Dealing with a ton of moisture?
@Vankookz2 жыл бұрын
It's not the best but its cheap and it works great for a vapor barrier. Not really dealing with any condensation.
@chefjohn692 жыл бұрын
@@Vankookz how shite is your cell service? We used it just to winterize some windows recently and lost almost all cell service 😂
@sages1013 жыл бұрын
Is framing really necessary? Like couldn't you just rivet wall panels to the metal frames?
@Vankookz3 жыл бұрын
You definitely can! This just helps the build be so much more secure and it helps when attaching upper cabinets and bedframes to the framing.
@sages1013 жыл бұрын
@@Vankookz Actually yes that makes sense. I didn't think of the other furniture. I was thinking of being able to save horizontal space by not having framing.
@blakemysliwczyk94653 жыл бұрын
how long are the self tapping screws you guys used for this econoline?
@Vankookz3 жыл бұрын
Long enough so they go through your firing strips and into the ribs at least 1/4” deep. It all depends on how deep you counter sink your screws also. Just don’t pop it through the van 😂
@marcheathfield4 жыл бұрын
how come you dont use 3/4' plywood for firring strips
@Vankookz4 жыл бұрын
Would we need to rip each individual strip on the table saw? Seems like an extra step. These work pretty good never had a problem. Just make sure they are all straight before you leave the lumber store.
@marcheathfield4 жыл бұрын
@@Vankookz thank you for replying..i am having trouble with my metal screw..waht length did you use? thank you sp much
@tigersboyuk4 жыл бұрын
#supportvanlife ❤️ 💙 ❤️ 💙 ❤️ 💙
@jcardosa023 жыл бұрын
lol mustve had no interest in doing a ceiling cladding video
@Vankookz3 жыл бұрын
Are you looking for a specific ceiling only video?
@CSgof___yourself Жыл бұрын
Theres going to be a ton of mold with that insulation job. Yikes