How I Built my DIY Hightop Campervan - Start to Finish - Part 1/2

[@DaveyG_649]

Really enjoy your videos. You are one HARD worker. I get tired just watching you build. Take care, lots of love from Montreal.

[@travelsnacks]

I raised the roof on my Chevy Express van recently. I documented it on my KZbin channel and gave you a mention in my latest video. I really liked the way you framed your roof and wish I would have did it the same way. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@rachelpadget5094]

I have this same van only mine is a 2001 and already has a fiberglass high top. I have been looking for a video to show how it would look with some windows covered on the kitchen side. I love what you did here. I love the table/bed insert! I especially love the plexi ceiling! You did a great job. I'm so excited get a visual of the same van I have. It really encourages me to get going on my build! Thanks for sharing.

[@SgtNoPants]

When will you upload part 2? I can't wait

[@josephdupont]

Glad to see your still trucking... I sold off most of my land in Texas.... have one 7.5 in van horn and 40 in hudspeth with limestone hills. I am going to bore through I have a neighbor in holbrook az if you need to camp.. I have a neighbor who has flying sourcers and martian manikins friendly...

[@mccflo99]

Ready for part 2!

[@trevordinwoodie3231]

You got married, congrats! The van looks great - you should be proud

[@brucebryan2806]

just a question....wouldnt metal have been lighter and cheaper???? Oh as framing i mean.

[@joeblow1942]

Any idea how much that roof weighs vs a pre made fiberglass high top?

[@ooooobpbpbpooooo]

Did it weather well? Any leaks?

[@gregdicecca5442]

Can you list the items you used? As in materials wood etc?

[@GaryYoung-eq1ph]

Mr very fast movin busy beaver from the future ! Speedo, makin ur van into a house much bigger , and heavier than before!! Less versatile. But better livin.

[@ProlificInvention]

Awesome build Eli, hey man I would strongly recommend buying a Chinese diesel heater as they are amazingly efficient. If you make an install video of one it's fairly easy and will probably get alot of views due to people's interest in them. Just my two cents, looking forward to future videos.

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[@duncanbeckham3453]

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[@kristianguillermo2795]

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[@duncanbeckham3453]

@Kristian Guillermo happy to help =)

[@craigmonteforte1478]

FYI you can save a decent amount of money if ou buy Ustleum paint in Gallons and Spray it with a HVLP Turbine Paint Sprayer most of those Spray Rigs work similiar i myself have a older CampbellHausfeild they do not any longer sell a a Complete setup although i can purchase the parts from them and make my own kit ,mine is 25 years old and i like it because my Spray Gun and SiphonCup are all Metal(Aluminum ) Construction and i like that to scrub it clean with SteelWool and Brass Brushes between uses i like it Spotless and dShiny ! I’ve also Polishedit to make it easier to Clean on your End Grains i prefer to use a Petrating Marine Epoxy generally West System or TotalBoat brand

[@christophersherratt7299]

This may seem silly Now because it's been 3 years but if you still have the van you can cover it all with flex roof sealer paint seen some one use it on a big RV Roof

[@mimiw6908]

Im just about to raise the roof on my 1996 club wagon It was helpful to see various other builds I have some building experience so watching you and others boosts my confidence to do my own. Would any one know if I could use fiberglass window screen as a base for the resin instead of fiberglass sheets Im committed to repurposing materials as much as I can

[@dangermoose9939]

I just got this exact van. you still using yours?

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

Curious about why you went with wood, instead of steel/aluminum?

[@resalemindset3037]

It's cheaper

[@nemobuscaptain3245]

@@resalemindset3037 and ridiculously heavy

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

Good job though. If you happen to buying a second one, I'd give you all the advice on the metal fabrication/welding. 👌 It would definitely take a lot of welding, but then you would know it's 100% sealed. There shouldn't be any issues with the welds breaking with steel, might also be lighter than the wood if you choose the right material dimensions and thicknesses.

[@Stevef2234]

Im building one too. Can you give me some help on welding?

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

@@Stevef2234 What advice specifically? I would use steel sheet metal probably 14 guage and get a harbor freight titanium 125amp Flux welder. There is a lot to that project though really. You would need to make a template, and then probably use cardboard or some other easy to cut material to make the mockup. Then get the desired material and weld it, then reinforce everything.

[@KingKoopa1320]

When are you dropping part 2 ?

[@Something2ShowYou]

wait did he say that he replaced his wife with some clamps? is he still married after that comment?

[@slickbelge]

Looks good. That roof paint aint gonna last though. You need to use fiberglass mesh and epoxy

[@caseymcbride964]

So doing something like this is completely legal? I also live in Colorado

[@MrStingraybernard]

Wondering if covering the outside with fiberglass sheets would’ve been better

[@EdenDrives]

Where’s part 2

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

Looks pretty solid, but I would be worried about moisture coming in. 😔

[@nemobuscaptain3245]

I guarantee that leaks leaks and leaks.

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

@@nemobuscaptain3245 I mean, maybe not if he used flex seal. Haha. Jk

[@uglybo1717]

Wow it’s been a year

[@GaryYoung-eq1ph]

If u have ford van u should cut hole over gas tank fuel pump 4 self repairs 2 save lots $$

[@bahamasking2063]

Pretty cool

[@VanSheGoes]

very nice

[@terrybaptist795]

Why didnt just build a steel skeloton instead of using wood it would far stronger if god forbid it got into roll over accident?

[@williamkenney6947]

I see a lot of people building these. Maybe they don't know that they sell a thing called a motorhome. Yeah it's already finished for half the cost

[@trashvillepanda4257]

Nice

[@mikeser3484]

Eli cool

[@W2TW]

looks heavy.

[@russellsstaten6042]

Dude...please put on some proper foot wear when your using power tools man,1 mistake&you would've been missing a toe or 2...

[@robertd6925]

Why did you slope it?