How important is weight in a van? It's the little things that add up.

[@willofthemaker]

If you could do the comparison video between aluminum vs wood galley I would hugely appreciate it!!! My wife and I are locked in this disagreement. Im 1000% for aluminum. The other thing maybe to touch on is long term reliability for the two, things coming out, squeeks and rattles, etc. Love your videos. Much respect to you!

[@dlg5485]

I'm a big fan of AdvancedRV here in Cleveland Ohio, but they recently had a customer refuse to take delivery of a van because it was way over weight. Mike N did a video about it and I give him props for being transparent about it. They definitely build amazing vans, but if they can't do it at an appropriate weight, that's a problem. The fact that you make it a priority from the start demonstrates your integrity. And I totally agree, every adventure van needs a reliable compressor on-board.

[@goofe.washington953]

I wonder how many people will remember when you explained the position of the apple boxes - LA, New York and Chicago. Excellent video, as always.

[@HumbleRoad]

👍

[@s.macgyver4963]

A list or video of the equipment you have used in your builds would be great! What has worked, what hasn't and why, as well as criteria you consider in your process.

[@suzannewojcicki-biniecki7716]

So many businesses in this day after COVID, are mistreating the customers. The attitudes of many seem to have changed and severely deteriorated since the pandemic. Great video as usual George. Sue from Australia.

[@mjremy2605]

This is what customers are used to in places like India with chronic shortages of supply. Any crap sells as demand far outweighs supply. I see that attitude happening here in the US too, post Covid, as demand outstrips supply. Shopkeepers in India are downright rude telling you to leave if you don't like it. Pretty common all over overcrowded Asia.

[@fabipr23]

There are no enough words to express my strong technical interest in your videos, your builds, you are a world class manufacturer! Humble? Not at all, you have the full team aligned here, oh boy, you do such great jobs!

[@FrugalFactor]

George, I am surprised you did not mention "Balance" or weight distribution. Having too much weight on either side of the van will cause driving instability. Also, with a front wheel drive van, the RAM Promaster keeping weight up front or at least centered is better than over the rear axle. Putting water tanks over the rear axle in a Promaster and you will get stuck more often in loose soil/sand.

[@HumbleRoad]

I had discussed the issues you mentioned in previous videos. This video is about the unanticipated players in the weight game.

[@rickt7425]

Glad you’ve done a video on build weight, I’ve the same issue building my flatbed slide-on camper for off-road. You forgot the ‘mamaluke’ weight!!!

[@placestosea]

here in Australia, vehicles and trailers etc can be weighed ( on the roadside) to see if they are under their gvm. weight is often overlooked. worth checking.

[@stevehori673]

George, I am also saving all the bits and pieces of my 8020! Keeping track of my efficiency. Also glad to hear you have switched to the 10 series, I think it’s more than strong enough and takes up less space. Great video as always.

[@ediemarie4475]

Everyone should know about you! I love your level of integrity, and your workmanship goes w/o mentioning. I tell everyone I know that is in van life to follow you.

[@HumbleRoad]

Thank you, Edie. 🙏❤️

[@kaytee1617]

Good points about vehicle weight capacity. Also, a concern for fuel efficiency.

[@rppvt]

I sold a 32 foot '53' Spartan tandem trailer to one of the Sisters on the Fly. Best choce of buyer.

[@jatorresrv]

The most denied weights, 250-300lbs each for driver and passenger, a couple pups (for me a pair of Boxers at 75# and 80#), another 40-50# per child and their booster seats. All need to be included for the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). For me, before any trip over a week, I stop at a CAT Scale to weigh in and keep it in the glove compartment as to the evidence scattered across the highway if in an accident.

[@277kne]

Thank you George for using my comments about wood vs 80/20. I'm sure you were thinking about it. Glad you will make a video on it.

[@HumbleRoad]

You bet!

[@stuartkorte1642]

Great idea on the ply vs 80/20 gallery.

[@toddfleming806]

I was also ghosted by C Head after ordering. This was in the height of COVID so I gave them a break. After not hearing anything for months, I finally received my C Head Shorty but it was missing some parts and screws. It took 4 unanswered emails, a request for a partial refund (which was not challenged by C Head) and then a few more months before I received an answer. They did finally send the parts without asking for the partial refund to be paid back. Overall, very pleased with the C Head but would never order from them again. Customer Service is lacking in so many companies these days.

[@hfortenberry]

This is fantastic! I had no idea wiring was so dang heavy! Thank you for going over all of these building specifics. I've got your channel on speed dial for when I start building out my van. My brother is a master electrician and I'm going to have him watch all your videos on the systems. It's so interesting and important to get it right!

[@freedomdove]

"I like weighing stuff." LOL, George! You are quite meticulous and I love it. 😁

[@Greg_Gatsby]

Good morning, George. I had my first cup of coffee today with you. I completely enjoy our time together.

[@joseville]

15:20 he bucketized his cut offs, so organized!

[@HumbleRoad]

Maybe I should see a doctor...

[@joseville]

@@HumbleRoadlol, it's a great way to reduce water and use what you already have. In programming, there is a sorting algorithm called bucket sort where the set up is to place numbers into different buckets where each bucket takes numbers of a distinct range (e.g. one bucket for 0-9, another for 10-19, etc.). That is called bucketization. I imagine that's what you've done here. You got the smaller lengths (0" to 2") in one "bucket", medium lengths in the other, and longer lengths in the last - for easier retrieval.

[@HumbleRoad]

Yes! Jose, you are correct! Categorization and sorting are very important to me! I still think I should see a doctor! 😜

[@russripley8963]

Absolutely love you videos. My wife and I are planning to purchase a Transit 350 in the next 18 months and definitely want Humble Road to build it.

[@pbhd8]

A total joy as always cheers George

[@datguy2730]

Another great video George! When I 1st started overlanding, I would pack everything! Then after hanging out with seasoned Overlanders and watching videos like yours, I learned that ounces equal pounds and put my Overland build on a watchful diet… I see a lot of these van builds on youtube and some of these builders think of weight as an afterthought… Anyway keep up the usual great work! Your video production quality is top notch and makes your videos a joy to watch!

[@geoffsimns8424]

I'm glad you agree with me George - I've been telling my wife that weight is important in the van, the less the better - I now understand why the dog was so uncomfortable in her doghouse - it is quite cold in here.......

[@HumbleRoad]

You should have consulted with me sooner. What is your address, I'll send you a blanket...

[@geoffsimns8424]

@@HumbleRoad Thanks for your concern George - it's been quite tolerable so far, at least that's what my wife tells me - if it becomes a 3 dog night I will be 2 dogs short, but, hey, I'm still breathing 🤪.....

[@bradlicklider2175]

I have been using my rampdoor as a porche for years. The pymide jack you have under the right front corner can be used for the porch. They come with 11 inch adjustment. The hardware store has the same rod in 3 foot lengths. Get 3, cut, one two. You now have 3 levels of adjustment. Put a nut on the top end with nut lock. A pvc cap under the ramp Will hold the top in place. The 3 foot can be used for about 4 feet of support. I made a screen cover for a covered porch.

[@mjremy2605]

This is why I downsized my dog from 100 lbs to 15 lbs, ha ha ha! I also lost weight. No one travels with me unless they are under 170 lbs. All this extra weight from Covid isolation adds up. George this was a great video as usual, though made me uncomfortable about never having weighed my rig. I will do so soon.

[@HumbleRoad]

CAT Scales certificate stands up in court. All my builds get weighed on CAT Scales.

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

What a timely video. I just started my own build, and have been thinking about weight a lot. Especially since I am building a very full featured build on a SRW van. Every single item adds up. Ounces turn to pounds, pounds to hundreds of pounds. Keeping the build on the lighter side is very important.

[@hittheroadzak5124]

Not to focus on the negative part of this otherwise positive video - but my experience with C-head was similar to yours, George. A little over a year ago there was nothing on the website about lead times. We ordered and heard nothing for 2 weeks. We emailed and did get a reply telling us 5-6 weeks lead time. That would have been nice to know when we ordered and we suggested they put it on their website like all of their competitors. At week 7 we emailed again because we had heard nothing, and they didn't reply. At week 8 they shipped. They really need to hire someone just to handle emails and customer service. Get an email template, track orders, send updates. Super simple stuff here that goes a long way with customer perception.

[@alyssamauro7]

Amazing! Banging video every week👍🏼 keep it up. So helpful to newbies, and old-bees

[@hankaaron77]

Another really cool trick is to make your ac compressor into an air compressor. It's something done often in the 4x4/off-road scene. Yes you lose your ac, but you gain the coolest on board air compressor.

[@leonardcroft1467]

Hi George Always Enjoy Your Humble Road Videos . Love Your Van Build Expertise. Thanks

[@HumbleRoad]

Thanks, Leonard 👍

[@Thefertilityguy]

Well done my friend. Another informative and entertaining video. Thank you

[@HumbleRoad]

Very welcome

[@rvwall-e]

Happy Sunday, George. Love the video.

[@HumbleRoad]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@derek3992]

Great video, nice and long. Loved it, thanks George!

[@user-wp7zn8ii5u]

I would love to see a mini me with a pop up top. Also a rock and roll bed would be interesting. I really enjoy how sensible and practical you videos are. I also enjoy your humor. Thank you for the great videos.

[@kimruss6476]

Holy crockpot Batman #@% 😛 She's lucky to be getting a Humble Road conversion! 🚙

[@rudivandoornegat2371]

Very educational and enjoyable video. Have a nice sunday.

[@RussSchoonmaker]

The electrical panel and plumbing manifolds could be displayed in MOMA. My OCD agrees, they are really beautiful 🤩

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

IME, 80/20 builds usually end up heavier, but the quality and strength are second to none. Lots of builders, unlike you Humble Road, use 15 series, when 10 is just fine, and really get crazy with the stuff putting in way too many sections of the stuff that isn't needed. The stuff is so strong, just the basics is amazingly strong. You can build very light cabinetry with 2x2s and 1/8" paneling like the RV manufactures do. Of course it isn't a high end product, and absolutely not suited for these high dollar, top of the line custom vans, but for basic DIYer, it is always an option.

[@richroj]

Good Morning George, I love your shop. its amazing 👍

[@michaelrs8010]

I hope you live to be 125 George, because I'm working on winning the *lottery so I can have you build out a van for me, but unfortunately at this point looks like it's going to take a while for the California Lottery to do the right thing. Love the videos. Always looking forward to the next one. *Not that your vans are that expensive. That just reflects my lack of disposable assets at the moment 😁

[@HumbleRoad]

OK, I'll leave the light on for you, but, if you don't mind...I won't hold my breath...😜

[@ayeshahenderson9284]

Such important information. Your attention to detail is masterful.

[@HumbleRoad]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Amit_Kumar_Trivedi]

Your attention to detail is amazing.

[@sherifelsharkawy7041]

Great video 👌👍 as usual dear George . I am really surprised how weight adds up significantly without even recognising it. But : “ have you considered using lighter wood for panels like the ones used by Reparadise ? They are using “Ultralight” panels which are 42% less in weight , and they are also using something called “ Baltic Core Hex Ply “ with an antislip surface on one side and laminated on the other side , also very light in weight . Can you imagine using these for plywood panels , how much weight you will be saving by also using your CNC cut outs and pocketing method for weight reduction ? I think you will be saving another 25-30% easily. All these weight reductions also applicable to the cabinets , will be fantastic. I need your opinion about this George.

[@HumbleRoad]

I have considered some of these lightweight panels. I am not confident that those panels will hold up to the rigors of van travel. And others (honeycomb core) require too much prep on the edges of the panels.

[@sflscott11]

Great info George! The car dealer network will one day be licking it's wounds over the way they have treated buyers over the last couple of years....

[@HumbleRoad]

I will never forget how they have gouged us.

[@craigj6277]

Great video George, I’ve asked other van builders on KZbin about how much the interior weighs and how much remains of the vehicles gross weight. Some of them build right up to the limit. They’ll say they add something to the suspension to make it ok. Such BS.

[@HumbleRoad]

Once my vans are filled and weighed, there is still plenty of capacity available.

[@linda_lawson]

Thank you for ALL that you share. I'm really rooting for you, George!

[@HumbleRoad]

So nice of you

[@277kne]

I was glad when I saw the weight number. Wasn't keeping track in my head.

[@TheDUNLOP6]

Thank you for taking the time to read and respond.

[@RoddyPerry]

Great video as always! I always wonder why you don't build your systems on 24v. Practically everything you have for 12v also works on 24v. The weight and $$$ (cables, charge controller,etc) savings are well worth it. It would be great to know your reasoning for staying with 12v vs 24 (or even 48v) for systems over 1000w.

[@HumbleRoad]

We are considering 24v in the near future

[@dodgeplow]

The system will be more efficient by almost 5% too, so battery charge will last longer, and you would need half the number of solar charge controllers if using an even number (2 instead of 4, or 1 instead of 2).

[@JogBird]

8020 is more feasible if youre running a shop and can work with it, but, wood is far superior for a diy build even if it ends up weighing more. 8020 is also multiple times more expensive than wood, those cuts offs are worth a fortune

[@snarkylive]

I like the idea of 8020 and was going to do it for my build as I have all the tools to handle it, but I went with 2x2's because nothing I build is permanent, so if I change it later it's a wasted with the 8020. Also they nickle and dime you on all the fasteners and clips. Also 3/4" MDF isn't what you use to build with 2x2's, you use 1/4" plywood or FRP for wet areas. You can also use metal, but 1/4" plywood is more than strong enough for covering, you use 1/2" for medium duty things like building actual cabinets with no 2x2 framing, and then you using regular 3/4" plywood for heavy duty things like inverter shelves.

[@mrmikejg]

I've always thought you use much heavier materials than ideal for a moving vehicle but I don't know how big an impact that has at the pump, on handling and wear and tear on the vehicle. It would be interesting to see a curb weight and fuel economy comparison between one of your builds and a van build that used light weight materials and simpler systems.

[@kayf8738]

Hi George, i built my composting toilette with a self build kit XL in a Euro-Box. Look for "Trelino" in sizes S M or L or build it kompletly on your own like me.

[@lindahardy8713]

Sisters on the Fly! I am a member. It is a women’s outdoor group.

[@HumbleRoad]

From what I've heard, it sounds like a lotta fun!

[@lindahardy8713]

@@HumbleRoad It sure is. “We have more fun than anyone” is the slogan.

[@YT-MY]

For the next level of material selection and build technique, is striking a balance between rigidity and flexibility. Vehicle chassis is not rigid driving over uneven roads, so either the buildout needs to flex with it or needs to be isolated with sufficient compliance, otherwise the buildout will slowly come apart and be noisy. Wood can be a great material with the right technique. Boats and airplanes had a long history build out of wood, problem is most van builds use ether house or furniture construction methods that are suitable for stationary environments. An alternate design shown recently (one is vandermoon) for upper cabinets is a fabric design with internal panels to support and hold the shape. Sounds like a good opportunity to reduce copper usage. For short runs, gauges could be reevaluated. AC 12awg only needed for highest power appliances, typically for induction cooktop and outlet at the galley. May be able to go to 2-wire. Vinyl plank flooring is as bad as using ceramic tile is vans. Weight and needs to float while perimeter needs to be sealed from water egress. I've recently finished my two bathrooms where this works fine. Large temperature swings of a van compounds expansion/contraction that can open up seams to dirt and water.

[@007nadineL]

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[@brianchetelat6601]

Always appreciate the time you put in on these videos George. Question, have you determined yet how much weight went into your last couple, full-size vans?

[@HumbleRoad]

Yes they each got weighed by the owners. Fully loaded, a few OVERLOADED, they are well within the limits.

[@francoisloranger1612]

Wow. That surprising considering how fully equipped they are with the quality you do. In particular how did your Big Beautiful Beast weight,

[@HumbleRoad]

The BBB is still in production. I'll let you know

[@DennisWintjes2]

Thanks George for sharing! Like #79, view 603

[@sea2sea2seevanlife92]

Wonderful video, thank you for sharing your time and knowledge! Thinsulate, which thickness do you use... the SM600L or the SM400L? I'd planned on using sheep's wool until this video... thank you!

[@HumbleRoad]

I use 600, twice. I double layer it everywhere

[@firsty8056]

A good use for the cut off 8020, check out brian oltrogges channel and the bespoke drawer pulls he cast. I think they would work well in a van as you wouldn't catch clothing on them and they look amazing. You could design something similar and cast your own humble road handles/pulls etc

[@yourpersonalmythology]

I went over and had a look. They are quite beautiful, but some of us prefer not to put our fingers and fingernails up under designs like that. Even if your nails aren't manicured, that's a nail breaker. Reminds me of the push button flush toilets - great for short trimmed fingernails, impossible to use with even a little nail growth.

[@firsty8056]

@@yourpersonalmythology thats the best bit of making bespoke handles, you can design a range for a whole host of end users and store the patterns to reuse them when a different customer has the same needs

[@212caboose]

Along the same lines as weight, I wonder how many people think to look up the vehicle's payload (not forgetting to add how many humans will be in the vehicle and their weight)? Because payload plays a factor as well. I've been researching modern boat building techniques because they're using fiberglass (or *gasp* carbon fiber) and foam core construction. What I'm really looking at is a combination of 80/20 and foam-core/fiberglass construction. All in an effort to save weight.

[@HumbleRoad]

I like the way you think.

[@debbies6192]

I haven't built my van yet but have been thinking about gas consumption and weight. I never thought of it from an insurance coverage standpoint. Thank you.

[@johngrant1337]

good video thanks

[@marcelcurious2111]

Another great and very informative video. Thank you Can you please explain to me when or for what purpose you use the 10 series, when the 15 series and when the 20 series Thank you Regards, Marcel

[@HumbleRoad]

I use 10 series and 15 series only. Depending on load.

[@marcelcurious2111]

@@HumbleRoad Thank you George. Your information and informative videos are very much appreciated. Regards, Marcel

[@SouthCanadian]

Another Mini-Me? Heck yahhhh!!

[@anthonyg9787]

ok you talked about 80/20 10/10 vrs 15/15 ... could you do a video on what you would use what size for what and why?.. think it could be a great video

[@fitter70]

I would be interested to see what the weight is when you 1st get the van from a dealer and after the build is complete. That's why you know the exact weight you added to the Van.

[@HumbleRoad]

I have done that

[@tonym817]

It’s called the OCCC. Occupant and cargo carrying capacity. Basically it’s how much weight you can add to the vehicle after the buildout is done before reaching GVWR. Don’t forget water = 8.3 lb per gallon. Some big name builders build Vans/RV’s with as little as 800lb OCCC. So few van builders could answer my questions regarding OCCC that I gave up on building a van and moved on to expedition vehicles. Expedition builders knew their OCCC and even weight on each wheel, WHEEL not just axle, for weight distribution which has critical effects on handling, braking, etc…

[@suguhanona2323]

George, You need to bring the vans down to the CAT scales and weigh the Van before you start project and then do it afterwards. That way you're customers know exactly how much weight that they can add to the van. Everybody that has Van to R v's should always Check how much weight they are carrying. And I agree with you if you are overweight and get in an accident you will not be covered. There's so many van builders that will put so much wood in their van and not think of the consequences of weight. Also if the highway patrol pulls you over and end up weighing your vehicle and it's overweight it's being towed and you're not driving away with it.

[@HumbleRoad]

Agreed. I have done that with my builds.

[@mjremy2605]

He's done that and explained in other videos. Check out some older ones.

[@suguhanona2323]

@@mjremy2605 I know that he explained it in in this video and the other videos. I'm glad that he goes to the extra effort and weighs the van through the process. But it's always good practice for the buyer to always weigh the van. They are CAT scales all over the nation. And it's always good practice to weigh your vehicle to make sure that you're not caring extra stuff that could throw you overweight.

[@pwblackmore]

Most illuminating, George. Thanks. When you do your comparison between 8020 and wood, please enlighten us how to obtain 8020. For instance, do we have to know precisely how much to order, how long delivery would be, what all the connections would be and would cost, etc., and how that compares to a 10-minute drive to our local lumberyard - especially if we've run short. Will you be comparing stick-framing (2x2) and/or 'carcasses' (ply) with 8020? If you are only comparing the types of built, no doubt you'll see that stick-framing will be a lot less rigid for that "earthquake', as you term it, without some sort of 'skin' to secure it. One-quarter inch ply skin to both 8020 and stick-framing would 'up the ante' on a wood build for sure, but I imagine would do very little for the 8020 build. I'm looking forward to your video, then.

[@HumbleRoad]

All that information is on the 8020 website. 8020.net

[@HumbleRoad]

"...a 10-minute drive to our local lumberyard - especially if we've run short." I got to thinking about this sentiment. You shouldn't compromise the final product in order to compensate for inaccurate planning. I've needed a unique piece from 8020, mid project and I stopped, ordered the piece and moved on to another project while waiting for shipment. It's frustrating, but in the long run, worth the loss of time. Building vans ain't easy...

[@pwblackmore]

@@HumbleRoad Thanks, George. I've just amended my Q to make it more sensible.

[@pwblackmore]

@@HumbleRoad Understandably you are in this as a business venture. You yourself can't cut corners, nor compromise. But any DIY enthusiast is likely to go to a local store if the net result is a van they can use for their own enjoyment. But you are probably unlikely to be catering to them... As for other pro makers, I've yet to see 8020 prescribed in their builds.

[@MikeMacHenry]

I went back and forth constantly about building my upper cabinets from 15 series vs 10 series. I ended up with 15... It's great but could possibly be lighter and cheaper. I'm building out my galley and bench seat soon. Could you give a brief rundown of when you use 10 series now and when you use 15 series? I'm interested in if you've starting doing 10 series for most of it, what's the breakdown in terms of parts of the van? Bed made from 15 series for strength, seats and galley from 10 series to save weight?

[@m.r.4798]

I decided to use the size in between the 10 and 15-series. The metric 30-series is 1.18“ and allows for bigger fasteners than the 10-series. The fasteners are the weak point.

[@carenmckenzie6205]

Great video George! Is balance as important as weight?

[@HumbleRoad]

Absolutely! Good point, I should discuss that next.

[@larrythelandshark]

Love your videos! Love your attention to detail! Have you thought of making a recirculating water system for the shower? I see some builders doing it to make the water last longer.

[@GENECARP]

George is not a fan….he has discussed it…

[@HumbleRoad]

Oh, I've thought about it! Here's my opinion: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHrKg3-Bnredntk

[@chrisdaniel1339]

If you were building out a 170 WB Sprinter standard not the extended how much weight does your total build add to the vehicle weight? I would love to see the difference in weight of two kitchen modules one built with 3/4" plywood and the other with 1" 80/20

[@toronado455]

"I like weighin' stuff" 😂

[@higbeedoug]

If that's the case, it's not an accident but negligence on your part. I'd love to hear what someone in the insurance biz tell us what the potential outcome to such a situation would be via reply.

[@HumbleRoad]

I make sure my builds all have a reasonable amount of CCC available

[@stuartstuart866]

Just curious, George, have you considered a ready made “solar generator” for any van builds? How about garden variety fountain water pumps since small ones are lightweight and last for years ? You use a lot of connectors in your plumbing, is there a way to use more flexible tubing to eliminate some elbows or maybe a pre fabricated manifold? Thank you sir.

[@chipbrown433]

Do you run a spreadsheet for the weight of components as you design them in? I can see that being useful in the early design stage where you estimate how how much material you will use and decide whether it's too heavy. I'm curious how much the aluminum connectors weigh compared to the extrusion itself - I bet it really adds up. Weight can trip up the best of them. There was a recent ARV creation (B-box IIRC) that they had to take back and refund the customer because it was overweight. They probably calculated it up front, then fulfilled more and more customer dream desires without tracking the weight budget until they took the finished project to the scales. Oops.

[@HumbleRoad]

I watched that video as well. Yes, overall weight AND distribution are most important. The vagabond van weighed to the pound on each of the four corners! To the pound!!!

[@Beavis-et8ox]

I have seen all of your videos, and learned a lot every time. This is the first time I have to complain a little bit. Why imperial? Sounds like you are talking chinese this time 😆

[@HumbleRoad]

America is using the imperial system. It's how we were taught. I have a fresh mind, I'm willing to learn, I'll try to convert.

[@Beavis-et8ox]

@@HumbleRoad Hi George, thank you for your reply. Not needed that you convert, most of it is relaviley easy to "translate", better to watch your quality content and have to think about it a bit and translate than having others channels videos and they talk "metric" but only BS...... 😂

[@TheDUNLOP6]

I was wondering if i can install a Fantastic fan in my suburban?

[@HumbleRoad]

Of course you can!

[@ayeshahenderson9284]

Any plans to build out a Ram Postmaster 136" wheel base, high roof?

[@HumbleRoad]

Actually, yes! I just put a deposit on a 3500/136WB High Roof that I just might build out for myself!

[@ayeshahenderson9284]

@@HumbleRoad Yay! That's my choice van. I can't wait to see what you do with it. Loved the "mini-me." More and more each time I look at the video. But I think my dog and I will need a touch more room.

[@jamesdean6862]

Out of curiosity, can you estimate how many feet of 15 80/20 you use in a normal High Roof Extended build?

[@Bob-ug2nd]

Hi where can we purchase the click lock flooring you use in the above video thank you

[@guidok3762]

More is less, Less is more!

[@deepsea5107]

George: have you considered the Separett brand toilet? I've heard many good things about them.

[@HumbleRoad]

Personally, I think the composting toilet is losing it's popularity. A simple biodegradable bag, some kitty litter and a diaper genie for #2 and a separator for #1. I'm going to design the diy plans, and I can guarantee you it won't cost $1,000...

[@markmauro2569]

🙂

[@pifle9471]

Would that be possible you meant 4awg instead of 4/0 concerning the wire(s) between the alternator and the dc-dc charger bus bar back in the van ? 4/0 seems overkill for most case scenari 😳

[@HumbleRoad]

No mistake. 280 amps running 20ft (calc there and back = 40ft) 4/0

[@pifle9471]

@@HumbleRoad so if I'm getting it right, the alternator is providing 280A of charge power ?

[@HumbleRoad]

@@pifle9471 yes I think I confused things here. The DC to DC chargers are 40 amp running on 2 AWG the alternator putting out 280 A uses 4/0

[@HumbleRoad]

Voltage drop is a big deal in the DC world. So, without going to extremes, the heavier the wire the better there’s less voltage drop.

[@tcroall]

Thanks for the super helpful videos. They would be even better if you showed the kilogram weight onscreen for your non North American viewers. Millimetre measurements would be amazing too but I suspect that’s a request too far. Keep up the amazing craftsmanship, I love your design principles.

[@HumbleRoad]

what's a kilogram? 🤓

[@tcroall]

@@HumbleRoad With a little help from Wikipedia - “It is a widely used measure in science, engineering and commerce worldwide” Must be true! 😉

[@thesleeper7080]

@@tcroall 2.2 lbs, Baybee!🤣

[@eo8513]

What brand are you liking these days for a baby microwave? They weight adds up quick!

[@HumbleRoad]

I have no knowledge of microwave oven brands. Sorry!

[@brianchetelat6601]

One other thing I forgot to ask George. Do you use 10 or 15 Series for your galleys? Thank you

[@HumbleRoad]

The galley is 10 series

[@brianchetelat6601]

@@HumbleRoad thank you again George

[@pamelabraman7217]

Good morning George, What thickness of tongue and groove do you use? I have seen wall panel as thin as 1/4". I know you want strength as well as beauty.

[@HumbleRoad]

These boards are 5/8”. 1/4” would be too flimsy and not lay straight.

[@johnroyer3191]

George, do you mind sharing the brand of your flooring? It is beautiful, can't seem to find anything like it (especially the 50 shades of Gray version). Appreciate you and your humor!

[@dindog22]

how much does a mattress weigh?

[@HumbleRoad]

Mattress weight varies greatly.

[@barryspruce7397]

How do potential clients get hold of you about a van build?

[@HumbleRoad]

Go through my website: humbleroad.tv

[@barryspruce7397]

@@HumbleRoad - I just did

[@alliejr]

Along Cape Cod, the various vehicle beach access locations all have a tire air station at the entrance to alleviate the need to carry your own on board. I’m shocked that all municipalities don’t offer the same, for safetys sake.

[@HumbleRoad]

"Welcome to New Jersey, you're under arrest..." not a very RV friendly place. Compared to other states, most of the State Parks are pitiful.

[@cesalt2408]

I have an order out to C-Head as well. I’m worried about timing now and hope the company renews its integrity. I can’t believe they’d actually choose to stiff us all and destroy their business.

[@onionhead5780]

A company is only as good as it’s customer service. Looks like C Head is not a company worth doing business with. Thanks for the insight.

[@LilyWasHereMB]

Do you still build vans? I haven't seen work on the Ford's in quite a while. I really enjoy these master class videos though, so I'm not complaining. I've picked up more than a few tidbits of good to know info in just the last couple of sessions. I'm just curious George; ~82k subs can't enough for you to stop doing, and start teaching. So what gives George? Supply chain issues behind C-Head?

[@HumbleRoad]

You may have missed a few videos. We built two mini me micro campers and now we are full time on the Transits.

[@loda9510]

Why would a Van need two water pumps?

[@HumbleRoad]

Stay tuned!