HOW TO INSTALL BONDED WINDOWS ON YOUR VAN (A TUTORIAL THAT WON'T PUT YOU TO SLEEP)

[@troydehn2149]

Absolutely excellent Ace Ventura impersonation, well done.

[@dogcatmanvan]

Why thank you!

[@roannathephoenix8561]

Love you guys, so glad Julie has joined you...great compliment to each other.

[@robbiemulholland8412]

Love the two of you the banter is great.....👍

[@timcarter7051]

Wearing gloves while using a jigsaw cutting sheet metal is a no brainer, metal is hot as you state and edges are very sharp when you need to hold or move the piece around. " may get sucked up in the jigsaw " ...what the biscuit? If you you suck up a glove while using a jigsaw you obviously have your fingers to close to the blade and probably need to re read your owners manual ! And while safety glasses are good Google's are even better as metal shards tend to fly off one's forehead or cheeks and bounce off and go under the glasses and into the eyes. Great vid as always!

[@dogcatmanvan]

Yeah I feel like I'd really have to make a mistake to get my hands stuck in the jigsaw and I completely agree with goggles being a better option. Those metal shards go everywhere!

[@drewroblett599]

You look so happy Ben lovely to see Julie has obviously put a big smile on your face you’re both look so happy 😀

[@dogcatmanvan]

Thanks Drew!

[@TheBecke1983]

The Ace Ventura intro was spot on! :)

[@dogcatmanvan]

I had fun with that one!

[@erikaospenson8968]

I love that you put the instructions in the description!

[@dogcatmanvan]

I'm hoping having instructions as well as links to all the products we use within the description will help make our videos fully comprehensive so people don't have to jump through multiple videos or spend a bunch of time asking questions trying to figure everything out.

[@erikaospenson8968]

@@dogcatmanvan I think you're definitely accomplishing your goal. I'm happy to have your channel and content; your editing style makes me laugh while I wait and save the money for my own build. Happiness and prosperity to you and your partner!

[@michaelberman2402]

You two are hilarious, please don't ever change.......You know after you become millionaires off of KZbin!!!!!!!!!

[@littleness2761]

I'm so glad I stayed to the end for the bloopers...lol

[@dogcatmanvan]

Thanks for watching all the way through!

[@dr.holymoly8260]

Thanks for being real people. Keep on trucking.

[@SolPhoebusApollo]

Ooh, excited for the subfloor.

[@antheawitts1121]

Was laughing before the intro even finished - you too are great together- looking forward to more build videos - nice work on your window install - stay safe guys 🚐🎥🐶🐾

[@CreampieSamuri]

Love you Ben!

[@cynmcg7882]

good job! your videos are fun...thank you

[@alisaschroder7742]

This comment is free and probably not helpful!! Love the content and the new sidekicks!! Keep having fun and look forward to another crusty crusaders too!

[@jiexilaoshi]

Loved the outtakes at the end, gotta keep it real. I laughed so hard.

[@dogcatmanvan]

Thanks for watching all the way through!

[@therugglet]

Thank you for this video, this is the first window install I’ve seen that did not require an interior ring sandwich install. Looks way easier.

[@felsebto]

The heated floor sounds like a great idea!

[@LatmaTVulpanstudent]

George Mauros of Humble Road made a great point about needing visibility on that side to avoid a dangerous blind spot. Putting that window in solves that! His channel is a great resource & he's very funny, too! Cheers, Latma.

[@dogcatmanvan]

I've spent some time watching George's videos and even got some advice from him for our heated subfloor!

[@Mariner1437]

The YT algorithm is indeed doing ya'll wrong, been watching for years, always quality content.

[@dogcatmanvan]

Somethings up!

[@MrMattUK202]

Came for the van build and stayed for the cheese 😀😀

[@joslynnfae]

I’m commenting because you deserve more views dang it! Screw the algorithms! Love the videos, the first build was great, love this build …love the adventures! Keep it up 👍🏼

[@phoenixgirl70]

I comment every video, doesn’t matter what because the more comments help him get in the crappy algorithm. This channel is too precious to lose! 👍🏻

[@harleyrobertson6746]

🤣 just 🤣😂.................. That Jim Carrey impression is golden 👌and I think stealthy went out the window you just put in when you installed those flares, the window just looks like a crew van

[@MrNascarr88]

I used thin weatherstripping along my screen the rattled. Worked great.

[@dogcatmanvan]

Thanks for the tip! I'm going to give that a shot

[@Cahnrtiosi]

Thank you! My van has windows already and I need 2 of these at least!

[@karenjohnson4433]

I know it’s only 8:30 eastern time, I was so tired and saw your video pop up. Your stuff ALWAYS perks me up! Love every single second of your stuff!!!!!!!!! Karen Florida

[@dogcatmanvan]

Thanks Karen!

[@bchurchill3551]

AND WITH THAT, I’ll comment for Al Gore Rhythm. Brie. Subscribed, of course. Duh. Totally entertained while learning. DBVB.

[@my_van_apartment]

Love how you two bounce of each other 👍🏼 I started fulltime living in my Sprinter with just the 2 rear barn door windows and a Dometic Heki skylight in the roof but a few months in added an opening window to the sliding door and don’t regret it. Being able to see outside and the natural light is great. Plus Ventilation is far more important here in Australia with our warm climate than worrying about losing heat. Btw here in Australia vans are called Wizzbangers and caravans Wobble Boxes 😆

[@dogcatmanvan]

Haha I like the sound of Wizzbangers. I'll have to use that!

[@my_van_apartment]

@@dogcatmanvan because the sliding door goes wizz bang to shut 👍🏼

[@pangeyi]

Love how chill both of you talking about fixing the windows. Good job 👏 you two are doing great!!!

[@johnhoogestraat1001]

Yeah great install.. we’ll see how it holds up IN A YEAR!!

[@cloneboy18]

algorithm comment (cause you deserve it)

[@dougburle6949]

Love the Ace Ventura reference 😂 You guys are awesome

[@adamnuyens2509]

You guys are fun, haha. Thanks for the instructional video with concise details!

[@gint5414]

Favorite cheese is cheddar! Love the install video. You really seem to do thorough research!

[@EricMwenda254]

Hey man ,I'm watching your videos from Kenya, Africa. The moment I watched one of your videos, I quickly subscribed without even checking out the other videos. Man truth be told your channel deserves 2Million plus subscribers. Never seen a youtuber as creative as you when it comes to editing. Wishing you all the very best bro..

[@dogcatmanvan]

Thanks for subscribing! Glad you enjoy the channel

[@cherylparrish1179]

I just ordered the same AM window. My Revel window fell out. :)

[@brendabaca8301]

So did my window - CRASH!

[@janellduh1445]

Loved the video. Can’t wait to see the floors. ❤️ Cheese: a sharp cheddar

[@antoinetteblack3300]

Keep the videos coming funny , informative, and you both are cute plus the dogs! Loving it!

[@ScottSharpe2121]

Windows are clearly cool!

[@philltwose4088]

Having that much fun should be illegal, spare a thought for us married peeps 🙃 go rock!!!!

[@hayhayhaydenjones]

first 5 seconds give me life

[@jppm8530]

Hooray!!! More how tos from yous twos!!! I was one of your first subs because of the how tos with your ultra suave dad and dudes, and SO glad to see you do some more with a new cutie!! Momlike hugs to you two and thank you for sharing these with us! Algorithm THAT you toobs!

[@dogcatmanvan]

Thanks for sticking around through all the changes the channel has gone through so far! Glad to hear you still like it!

[@dallenrussell]

You guys are awesome. Thanks for the laughs and well done on the install!

[@eppell]

Very nice!

[@cloneboy18]

Also, old school machinists always taught you to file in one direction, but I recently saw a video where someone tested this hypothesis to see if it dulls down over time... And it doesn't. So, filing both directions is fine - although all the internet people think otherwise.

[@dogcatmanvan]

Haha of course it's been debunked! I'll have to look into that and mention it the next time we file something

[@cloneboy18]

@@dogcatmanvan I found the video, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpPcnJyZYpKGgaM

[@denisecafferky2248]

Love love love this channel. You two are hilarious & I love the graphics you add. Nice window BTW 🙂

[@dogcatmanvan]

Thanks Denise, I appreciate you saying that!

[@AndyWildvans]

Great video guys! Building our van and have watched 2 of your videos on 2 different topics and enjoyed them both! Thank you👍

[@dogcatmanvan]

Awesome! Thanks so much for watching:)

[@lisasnodgrass4239]

Doing a great job. The more windows the better :)

[@jsscbaker]

Jalapeno Muenster!

[@leesaargent268]

I like a sharp cheddar 😃

[@laurazima8125]

My favorite cheese is Pepper Jack!!

[@katjahun4216]

Super helpful, thanks so much 😊

[@Canadian_Ry]

This was a fun install. I hope to one day have a van that my family can bunk in for road trips. Cheese: Collier's Powerful Extra Mature Welsh Cheddar You're an inspiration. Thank you.

[@dogcatmanvan]

Haha that's a very specific cheese. We'll have to look it up!

[@BillAndersonNS]

Unpurchased view here. I am making this comment primarily for the purpose of communication, not for the purposes of the algorithm. Although that's like saying "I have no comment" = well yes you DO have a comment because you just made a comment. Etc. endless circle. I applaud your choice to put a window in your van door. Stealth isn't. You will be much more happy with window than you would have been with the stealth you would not have gotten anyway. Plus Rocky will be able to look at the sky. I am anxiously awaiting your in-floor-heat episode to see if it will be electric (like mine that I have in my bathroom) or if it will be hot-water. Carry. On.

[@dogcatmanvan]

Our floors will be heated with glycol lines which will also provide us with hot air and hot water. We're still working on getting it all together, but so far so good!

[@jfxl1977]

I'm really enjoying the new van tutorials! You two keep it informative and fun, which is a great combo! The window and flares look great! And yeah, there is very rarely any consensus on the internet on how to do a given task. But I do what y'all do; take it all in and make the best, educated decision you can. Love the channel and still cannot understand how you aren't already past the 100K plus point. It's such great content! Throw in the CC episodes and man, you got it all! I'm also looking forward to the next CC adventure! Thanks for sharing your experiences with all of us!

[@adam091080]

ha! very fun thank you

[@brlowe1]

Did my first AMA bonded window this weekend. Learned from your mistake with the caulking gun and it all went smoothly. Leak tested it today and all is good. Thanks for showing your build steps good or bad.

[@dogcatmanvan]

No problem, glad it went well!

[@DerrynEHahn-ir2jv]

Thanks for the laugh❤️✨Vegan Sheese

[@adam091080]

and advice on what to do with our tubes hmmm daring

[@LHammervold]

"Sit and let dry...!" 😀

[@neowave777]

YEAH GREAT INSTALL! WE'LL SEE HOW IT HOLDS UP IN A YEAR! haha van is coming along nicely! can't wait to see what you guys do with the layout

[@bballguy162006]

If you were trying to keep it stealth(ish) I wonder how 1-way perforated window film would look. Like the kind they print advertisements on but just keeping it white so the window blends in with the rest of the vehicle

[@robertjosephmurphyii4947]

Nice job and my favorite cheese is Cheddar! LOL

[@todomenosleer]

This videos are sooo fun to watch. And I even haven't started with my van conversion... so, THANKS! 💕 BTW, my favourite kind of cheese is Gouda, thanks for asking 🥰😝

[@blessedbeyond2118]

Hi Ben Been a bit since we talked I think when we did the cash app thingy BUT I have to say that i was a bit bent when I saw JULIE!!!! (since you didn't take me up on my daughter lol) so I decided as I watched I didn't like her ...lol...but dang she is so sweet and you 2 look like you were meant for one another , she bounces right off your humor and wit!! I LIKE HER dammit lol well since my daughter is beautiful but a bit cray cray...i'd say I approve (as if it mattered lol) I am super happy to see you happy and I am sure the new van is going to be awesome!! You have the best personality and I can't wait to one day meet you on the road!! Traci

[@dogcatmanvan]

Julie and I just happened organically haha. I'm glad she's growing on you!

[@blessedbeyond2118]

@@dogcatmanvan that is the best way Ben and remember everything happens for a reason and honestly you 2 are so stinkin cute together and she seems to have your personality traits which are GREAT as long as you are happy I am happy for you ....she really is lovely and she can keep up with you ...perfect match ..take care of you and sending my love respect and blessings!!!

[@allegrosotto2126]

Just one thing you forgot to add to the list of things needed- courage!😀 well done, great job, and I'd hate to not have all my windows in my HiAce commuter. Especially on these hot summer nights...got insect screens of course. LOVE this channel, and good luck with the plants, you'll make it work!👍🌻

[@katrinhalookca]

I'm always surprised your subs aren't higher, you should be going viral every video! I've been subscribed a while now and watch every fun, informative, and humourous video. Let's get your engagement up already! BTW, you guys are #couplesgoals with how well you work together. 🥰

[@dogcatmanvan]

Thanks Katrinha! We appreciate you saying that.

[@davidse4486]

Make a template drill holes thru them template and the body so you can align it from the outside

[@dogcatmanvan]

That's what I did on my previous van build window install. Works like a charm!

[@fitztastico]

Nice intro 👍

[@dogcatmanvan]

We had to drive out to an empty field for me to scream at the top of my longs for that haha!

[@Swimdeep]

Mebbe you shoulda got a skoolie. Nice job on the install. Lotsa bells and whistles on this new rig. Pretty pricy but hopefully it will make it more livable.🌀

[@dogcatmanvan]

I'm curious to see if all these add ons actually increase the comfort or if it's all just snake oil. Only time will tell!

[@NigelBallard]

I really thought Julie was actually holding a blue dauber till nearly the end, nice video skillz! It is one FELL swoop, and no I have no idea what that means, Keep up making great videos and when are you taking it to Baha to get some sun?

[@dogcatmanvan]

I had a feeling I was saying it wrong! Flarespace has a Back To Baja event in April we might be going to, so it's possible we will be catching a few rays out there!

[@mrsapplez2007]

Cheese I the uk called Yarg. Bloody handsome

[@MultiPJoys]

Now that I have a cat living with me in my van, all stealthiness is gone so now I'd like to add more windows too 😄

[@ccharper81]

We need more dogs please :)

[@LucGendrot]

The algorithm is 100% going to show this video to cheese enthusiasts thanks to all these comments

[@dogcatmanvan]

Could be an entirely new viewership!

[@wakeupandbord]

Glue down some felt strips to get rid of the screen chatter. Sweet window, I'm WAY too cheap for that.

[@dogcatmanvan]

Thanks for the tip!

[@stevenbeattie1137]

Good job guys, well done, and thanks for making me smile! You pair are funny enough but add in the furry friends with the captions...😂. Btw, properly lol'd when the rendition of "Sit and let dry" started. Oh yeah, it's got to be Scottish Cheddar all the way...😋

[@dogcatmanvan]

I was pretty proud of the Sit and Let Dry haha

[@ZacharyMiller-sx1fu]

Great video, filled with many laughs! I have ordered the same window from Panther RV and am just waiting on it to arrive. One question though, it appears that cutting out the entire opening results in a lot of blacked out glass exposure. To do it again would you still do it the same way or try to cut the metal out closer to the tracks and functional glass? Thanks again,

[@waywardescapes4384]

Great video! I’m thinking of getting those windows as well. How’s the locking latch on them? Would it be easy to open and break in from the outside?

[@dogcatmanvan]

I don't think you'd be able to open it from the outside, but the latch is a little weird. It's just a metal flap you put in place. It seems to hold up though

[@valerievaljean791]

Nice!

[@erichtomanek4739]

Great instaall dude and dudette. But how's it gonna be in 1 year, 1 month, 1 week, 1 day, 1 hour, 1 minute and 1 second? Haw Haw Haw. My favourite cheese used to be: Iron Stone Cheddar (from Gippsland?).

[@dogcatmanvan]

I've never heard of Iron Stone Cheddar. I'll have to check it out!

[@h.b.4058]

Haha. You all make me laugh. The gouda that is aged so long it is orange. Love the windows I have. I can't even dream of being stealthy, so I crammed in all the windows, all with screens, 'cause air flow is life. Sadly, I accidentally crushed my little plant baby, and am currently failing to water the replacement. #badplantmom

[@dogcatmanvan]

Yeah I don't have super high hopes of keeping too many plants alive with two dogs in the van, but we're going to give it a try!

[@adamlynch6877]

Feta Cheese is my favorite.... LOL

[@dinahreyes4947]

Mimolette....my favorite cheese. 🤣

[@chefrtyndall]

Was wondering how you like the slider door window?

[@dogcatmanvan]

After a year since install we still really like it! No issues so far, and it's nice to have the screen or fully open without the screen option. We use it for air flow often

[@chrisf-r3d]

Hi! I plan on attempting this soon! Did you need two tubes of the sealant?

[@dogcatmanvan]

Im 98% sure we only used one tube and it came with our window, we just had to buy the primer ourselves. But i would check with your window distributor, most will send adhesive

[@aleethanone6904]

haha i think you said "one foul swoop"

[@philltwose4088]

If my wife does happen to read my comments about marriage……….I’ve been hacked !!! True story, 3 comments as usual…….now over to dale for this weeks sports round up……dale!

[@phoenixgirl70]

Hey Phil, you write multiple comments and I write mini novels. You’ve got the much better idea so I may make each paragraph a comment. But then I suck at making paragraphs ☹️ All I know is we’re both supporters of this amazing channel so the more comments the merrier! To Phil’s wife: we’re not having an affair. I’m with Dale, the sportscaster!

[@ciaranmacdonald2267]

So what's your favourite kind of cheese?

[@dogcatmanvan]

I think Julies is Munster and I'm a fan of Mozzarella

[@ciaranmacdonald2267]

Hmmm, don't know what I'll do with this information but good to have it in the knowledge bank

[@mary_ramstef]

I prefer skylights. Guess I’m more stealthy.

[@suedefringe]

I was thinking the same. Similar to small sun tunnel size ones ? 2 small round ones on each end so it doesn't steal solar panel space ?

[@victornguyen9160]

How do you reinforce the roof? Considering the holes for the skylights and fan now.

[@karenfranz7262]

👍😁

[@blessedbeyond2118]

ooops I forgot Mild cheddar for sure !!!

[@b0daddie]

Pepperjack

[@rachel7550]

Are you still liking these windows? And do you think having one across from it would help with airflow? Starting from scratch with no windows & no clue what to do with window and fan setup lol

[@dogcatmanvan]

We do really like the window! We open is a lot when we are just parked and working. Having one across from the other would definitely allow for a good cross breeze and a lot of natural light, but it would also be two large areas that arent insulated. I guess it depends what type of climate you're in. One big window and a ceiling fan also work pretty well. I think it's a lot of personal preference, the layout of the interior of your van, and the climates you'll be travelling to/living in. Investing in good blackouts help with the cold and heat loss.

[@rachel7550]

@@dogcatmanvan yes forsure, makes sense. It’s hard to weigh the pros and cons of the various setups. I foresee being in both 95 degree climates and 20 degree climates in the next year lol. I’m glad to hear that 1 window plus a fan might be enough for good ventilation !

[@RyanLeBlanc1]

Mozzarella

[@denisecafferky2248]

Ps. Cheddar 😉

[@lawman284]

commenting to fool the algorithm... ;)

[@billblecher9215]

You're funny

[@bchurchill3551]

Another comment for the KZbin fairies.

[@dogcatmanvan]

Thank you!

[@555exh]

I like cheddar cheese.