You need to familiarize yourself with the intricacies of the Promaster van floor...before laying your plywood subfloor . These tips and secrets will save you time and materials. Watch now! #onahumbleroad #customvanbuild
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@rachelavil65988 күн бұрын
LOL. I wasn't expecting the chopper sounds. Thanks for the template tips.
@lkazanov4 жыл бұрын
George, your videos are absolutely inspiring. I really like how you think out loud with us. I don't need to be told how to drive a screw. You talk about the philosophy instead. Nicely done sir!
@jerrypowell23594 жыл бұрын
Yeah, what he said!
@NealHill04 жыл бұрын
Yes! Subfloor... can't watch enough of this guy!
@leoneranger93484 жыл бұрын
The Van Whisperer 😋 And Vicky's van looks very promising. Great WC idea there. Wishing her well
@laylalu9204 жыл бұрын
I watched hundreds of van build videos and I just have to let you know Humble Road is one of the most informative and entertaining I’ve ever watched thank you so much. I’m really looking into building a van and your ideas inspire me on a regular basis. Thank you again
@tedbrogan12624 жыл бұрын
Perfectly said. Typical van builds only show the glammour side of why they think their choice is the beat choice. George takes us down rabbit holes which allows us to see a deeper level of how certain choices affect other issues in a van build.
@laylalu9204 жыл бұрын
Ted Brogan He also shows us the tricks and trades, that Flipping of the board over the tires that’s amazing and such a time saving aspect. I am so hyped just underfunded for my van LOL
@elizabethgolding27544 жыл бұрын
Layla Lu , Just jump in with both feet. I am funding as I go. A lot of the joy and satisfaction is in the build journey (slowwwww as it may be). Working it slowly forces me to check and double check my plans for each step, helping avoid mistakes. Bound to be a few of those regardless. I just mean to say that there was never going to be the time when I had everything lined up, so I bought the van and am taking it one step at a time. Learning and absorbing all the knowledge that George is so willing to share with us. He is a Gem for sure. Thank you George. Hope you decide to just “do it”, you will find the journey amazing.
@laylalu9204 жыл бұрын
Elizabeth Golding I would love to jump in with both feet, but financially it’s not possible. I’m in New York where the pandemic hit the hardest and I’m still out of work and barely making ends meet from what I get from unemployment I can’t be making any other purchases at the moment.
@tedbrogan12624 жыл бұрын
@@laylalu920 Good luck on it then. I hope it works out in the future. My wife and I have 4 little kids, so all of this learning for me is only meant to give me ideas of what I can do in 25 years. So much will change between now and then. I'm so glad George teaches the "why", rather than simply showing the results. It's the "why" that you and I can take in to a Van build whether it be 1 year or 25 years down the road
@chipped4 күн бұрын
Thanks for the cardboard trick!
@xmiguelx3 жыл бұрын
“You let the van talk to you”...lol this guy is awesome
@kurrie.kaiator.2726 Жыл бұрын
When ya got a fan that comes to you. You know you succeeded in life.
@ArchWayE3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing us your viewer Vicky’s build too. Nice to see variants outside of your own mental box.
@esparka2 жыл бұрын
I like her floating toilet. I share her Georgian appreciation. Great share! Thnx
@kathleenreyes43454 жыл бұрын
Love the detailed info on the flooring!! And, yes, you are our hero, George!! That was so nice of you to take time to check out her van!!
@TOTALLYRELAXED4 жыл бұрын
Nothing like having a cup of coffee and watching YOU, George, before I head off to church! Thanks for another superb video! Stay safe and God bless! ( btw, how do you like my new channel logo?!)
@tommynikon22833 жыл бұрын
I LOVE your knowledge, experience, and on-camera patter; in addition, your POV camera angles, lighting, audio, and overall production values make THIS channel tops.
@HumbleRoad3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tommy!
@rvwall-e4 жыл бұрын
You are not only talented and smart, but kind as well. Way to go George! You are correct, tho...... if you gave us the opportunity, many of us would love to come and work with you and learn from you. I wish I were 20 years younger so I could do just that.🥰🥰🥰🥰
@lass-inangeles75644 жыл бұрын
Ah! I feel much better now that I got my Humble Road fix! Thanks George! Glad you got a CNC machine. All the Euro camper vans have a CNC cut teak bath mat in their shower stalls. Now you can make them too, yay!!! They look so cool and are very functional. What about a CNC cut acrylic wine glass cabinet as well? All the Euro vans have them along with a strip of blue LED lights to glamorize it. Apparently, in all those German Hymer vans, the wine glasses stay put and never knock around in their custom acrylic seats.
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
Oh we're going to be routing fools once that machine is set up!
@IppiopaidFEEDBACK3 жыл бұрын
It never ceases to amaze me all the information that is available for us in this information age. Thanks a lot for passing on all your knowledge!
@leoneranger93484 жыл бұрын
Wishing you a chilled out Sunday George ☺️ Thanks for another installment ✌🏾🙋🏾♀️
@LilyWasHereMB4 жыл бұрын
The chopper sound effect. Nowhere else but on Humble Road.
@issamusharbash64863 жыл бұрын
There is a german van build company that sells sprinter van paper templets, which I love! You should sell your templets George, they'd be so super helpful to other builders who are neither as accurate nor as patient as you to get the right measurements :)
@Jesus-warrior4 ай бұрын
Thank you soooooo much!!! I Love you!! ❤❤❤ I am 6ft and I didn't know what I was gonna do but I will do this thank you so much, I really appreciate it
@briank.c.36474 жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining the subfloor your doing.........
@julierehoric38563 жыл бұрын
This guy is a genius and craftsman- love his videos.
@officergroyman-lastoughest30674 жыл бұрын
It’s a pleasure to watch these videos, your problem solving and attention to detail is amazing George 👍👍
@janespanoramicrvadventures6524 жыл бұрын
In the future check out a product from Illinois called Therma-floor which is a floor heating system that isn't thick. I installed it at my house last year and it is easy and effective as insulation and thermostat control. Can cut into any shape needed.
@jerryw624 жыл бұрын
Interesting product. Unfortunately it's fairly heavy at 12 lbs per square foot and the R-value is only 0.2 per inch. Being a gypsum product I have to wonder how it would hold up to the constant shock and vibration of driving, too.
@nrg_fre3 жыл бұрын
Imo, George is Definitely the Professional Van Man. Always thinking about everything from all angles and situations to create the highest quality of everything. Also Amazing Attention to Detail. Doing everything as if he was keeping the van forever, with Options.
@zak-a-roo2644 жыл бұрын
All the floor info I needed today AND you make me glad to be dealing with a totally square old Grumman, thanks!!
@donnamac.63623 жыл бұрын
I finally seen you insulating a van. You are one smart smart man 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@lindalawson42964 жыл бұрын
You never disappoint! If I were nearby, I'd volunteer to be your videographer because I know quite well how much goes into production. Thanks for all you do. Happy Sunday.
@DrShonto4 жыл бұрын
So-0000000 cool...CNC machine...Humble Road to the next level...👍👍👍
@lisavalentine17173 жыл бұрын
Yay for Vicki. You should have done a whole video of her van tour, but thanks for including her. Can you tell us what model frig she has? I'm interested in finding that frig with separate compressor. Maybe you could do a video about the best and narrowest (depth) refrigerators to allow maximum isle space in a van. 😊
@petermanipella45693 жыл бұрын
Love it man ! “Let the van talk to you “ haha mine has talked a lot to me
@MsRotorwings3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job Vicky! George you’re an inspiration.
@lynnekerr38904 жыл бұрын
While it’s not easy, I can see that!....I’d love to see or hear something that gives a rough idea of what these vans cost. Even keeping it to materials would be very interesting for a Dreamer who does regularly turn into a Doer. I’d already decided on a Promaster, but flipping that cardboard around just made me happy. Thanks for the info, the inspiration, and the Funny.
@dizheller21012 жыл бұрын
I'm watching and learning! Thank you! (The helicopter noise for moving the camera took me straight back to 'Apocalypse Now', the 'Ride of the Valkyries' theme. 😉
@claudiafrasca-jones50064 жыл бұрын
I love how generous you are, George!
@JohnDoe_toetag4 жыл бұрын
Get yourself a N100 respirator. The N95 is not up to snuff for that task. Want to see you making vans & videos for a lot longer.
@YesItsReallyKeith2 жыл бұрын
I think car manufacturers should watch this video and see how Ol' Bill and Mikey are not talking to each other !! seriously though, life would be so much easier for designers if they made a very clean interior without weird nooks and crannies !!!
@c.marquez88214 жыл бұрын
You have a STORY TELLER voice. And also wonderful designs.
@edbyron34834 жыл бұрын
George, another great video with attention to understanding the base flooring. 👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁
@ricks.13184 жыл бұрын
LOLOL .... Loved the "ending", !!!!
@holalulis10324 жыл бұрын
Love your detail info!! My BF likes your videos and he's usually picky, he just calls you 'Rumble guy', which is actually very endearing that he talks about you often, probably admiration. Sooo, hope ya keep sharing your work with us :)
@holalulis10324 жыл бұрын
Someone said you explain theory versus how to put in a screw... that's a perfect description of why my BF and I admire your videos and smarts!!! Nice! We choose you to do our build when we reach that point :)
@jstoney64714 жыл бұрын
Another nice Sunday morning lesson!
@Timeculture3 жыл бұрын
Very good idea with the air underneath the floor because air is the ultimate insulation. But it has to be kept air tight tho. Also, spray-insulating the underside of the van is an impressive idea
@geoffsimns84244 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video, George - I just love seeing you work and explaining your thought processes - can't wait for the full length movie to come out.....
@BMOC1Mr4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for videos like this...you inspire us all.
@rickdejean46494 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the helicopter ride! 😍
@arlcrane4 жыл бұрын
Your video's and builds continue to impress, with all the detail you so graciously provide. I'm surprised tho.....at 12:45 you discuss thoroughly covering the scuffed area of the ribs with sealant, yet you installed with only a zigzag adhesive pattern on the wood. It will likely cover most of the scuffs, but smoothing a thin layer on the metal ribs also is the best way to guarantee complete coverage. Don't you just 'love' arm chair quarterbacks like me? All the best.
@kingrafferty4 жыл бұрын
Love her van! thank you for sharing it with us. You are a mensch!
@nomadnotmad61963 жыл бұрын
Re: headroom - I was paranoid about this building my van, only to realise that walking around the van and standing naturally with feet shoulder width apart drops your height a couple of inches: next time I will improve the insulation on my floor - love your videos and vans: got to be the best on KZbin, and thanks for sharing all this info with us
@as67094 жыл бұрын
Great work as always, George!
@GimpyCamper4 жыл бұрын
Looks like a big project. Good job so far! I like the analogy with MIkey... lol.
@jasbirkaur81224 жыл бұрын
You r d master hero number one.
@VictoryMC3 жыл бұрын
I'm renovating my Class A Southwind. I only watch these videos for the tips, the humor and public shaming of LEE. :-)
@assumedprivacy39403 жыл бұрын
Flip it and flop it, flop it and flip it. Awesome!
@Colin_Butler3 жыл бұрын
George is a great craftsman and a super nice guys! Keep up the good work brother!
@HumbleRoad3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@margiesvanmori2 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! I am working on my floor now and this is so helpful!!!
@greenfrog584 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@johngoogle7626 Жыл бұрын
Maan! You are da BOSS!!!
@dachshund12454 жыл бұрын
I love your personality! Just subscribed. You aren't like some of the other van builders. Keep up the great work I love how methodical you are and honest.
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Humble Road!
@JonniesJourney2 жыл бұрын
learning so much from you, thanks for all you do
@erikaamac27273 жыл бұрын
Great work thank you for sharing how you're doing things. I totally love her toilet. I want.
@sandienochs6132 Жыл бұрын
Great job, I love the helicopter sound. My camera doesn’t have that feature.
@georgeshaw62074 ай бұрын
Superb video. Really relaxing presentation too. George U.K.
@seidmadur4 жыл бұрын
You work so well George! :)
@donjones33554 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another entertaining and enjoyable video.
@tonydel11394 жыл бұрын
Thank you George!
@MooreDoing4 жыл бұрын
I wish I saw this before I did my subfloor. Discovered the floor curving up at the sides after the fact. I'm sure I'll build another van in the future so there's that.... :P
@deborahgiles36494 жыл бұрын
As usual, I enjoyed the video. I learn so much from your videos. I love the time and patience you take to make your cardboard templates. Adding that little extra spray to act as primer on the untouched side of your ceiling beam is that extra mile or that little detail to make your van builds special. I really like that. It is good that the sound of your soul is faring well today, it just needs a little quiet time. It was good to hear you laugh today. Be well and be safe. Lizard skin spray! What in the world?
@dandewar48743 жыл бұрын
George, you gave me another reason I want a promaster high roof, the tip on template's for the floor well be a good time saver, to bad my budget says I need to start with an Econoline 👍
@ZydecoBreakfast2 жыл бұрын
Dan, if you don’t mind buying used, you can get a heck of a lot of value for your dollar by buying a Van from a reputable commercial business. My 2014 van came from a company that used it for delivering doors to job sites. They have a maintenance contract with the local Mercedes Dealership and service records were available for me to review! Yep, it was dirty and scuffed up but I saved about 6 grand! Just a thought!
@dandewar48742 жыл бұрын
@@ZydecoBreakfast Hi John, I think I buy almost everything gently used at this point in my life. Lots of life changes during this plandemic. My plans are becoming even simpler than I expected. I just came across a step van with low mileage. I think the 4spd transmission has kept it on the market, and is reflected in the low price. Glad I grew up driving manual transmissions 🤣
@FRZNTYM12 жыл бұрын
George these are great videos and you do awesome work. Regarding the differences of the widths fore/aft of the wheel wells these were specifically designed this way since that angled wall in front of the wheel well transitions to the pillar for structure. The "holes" in the sheet metal are referred to as access and or lightning holes. In some of the other videos you have made reference to the curve in the body side - that is referred to as tumble home.
@stephenlunt3424 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video. Can't wait for many more
@lorcro20004 жыл бұрын
The Promaster is actually a Fiat Ducato - so it's an Italian design. Which might at least partially explain some eccentricities with differing widths. :) Also, in my personal opinion, you really should have secured the ceiling strips with Plusnuts and mechanical bolts. Self-tapping screws can't help to be potential rust startup points, since you're screwing through bare metal. Also, they're much weaker than Plusnuts insofar as pull-out strength goes, at least individually.
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
I agree with the PlusNut theory. In fact I just purchased a PlusNut air tool from Bollhoff to the tune of a few thousand dollars. In this van's install, I will be using very lightweight removable panels.
@FrancisRoy4 жыл бұрын
So instructive and entertaining. Thanks
@ArchWayE3 жыл бұрын
Great video in showing us. Thanks.
@maitildamcintyre93444 жыл бұрын
Another great instructional video that’s going to be so helpful to all the DIY’ builders. Love that a sub stopped by. You’re so helpful and creative to inspire the van community. That helicopter ride was fun, ah memories. I see many other channels now using 80-20 and I’m sure you’re a big reason why. That new equipment is going to be great to see. As always thanks for another great video. 🚐❤️
@ethangonzales4423 жыл бұрын
I’m learning a lot from you thank you for giving us the thought process it does help understand
@vita-girl43454 жыл бұрын
Fun video as always. Lee, help your Mom!
@dlg54854 жыл бұрын
Poor Lee getting called out like that lol
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
He had it coming to him! 🤣
@Benjamin-eg4zy Жыл бұрын
You are very smart 🙏🏽
@HumbleRoad Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@lemonherb14 жыл бұрын
I wonder if you could use a product from the home construction world. There's a product called Zip R sheathing. It's an insulated and sealed sheathing material to act as a thermal break on wall studs to reduce thermal bridging from the wood framing of the house. Normally it's meant to be used as sheathing on the walls, but if it can be used on the floor, it might be a way to provide a thermal break on the floor for your future builds
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
I have a very effective floor insulation system that I normally employ. In this build, the owner is too tall and we can't even afford 1/4" under the ply.
@RJGilman19673 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your demeanor and cool energy = your videos are pleasant, engaging, and educational. ✌
@HumbleRoad3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Robert.
@Nomadic.A2 жыл бұрын
I need to find this Vicky persons van and see how she did you bench pull out bed, exactly what I want in mine.
@David_111114 жыл бұрын
so nice you took the time to meet the lovely Vicky.... where do I join the cue :) I bet it will be long enough to reach here... The UK.
@capt-_-flame39583 жыл бұрын
Very informative episode! Love the content.
@gerlandkent6377 Жыл бұрын
thank, you for you're van build video. / RANDOM VANNERS EAST COAST VA. 2% ✌
@seven_o_savage4 жыл бұрын
Love it George!
@pretread4 жыл бұрын
George - I learn a lot from you .. thank you .. keep it going
@richkucharski88244 жыл бұрын
Great informative video as always.. Thanks
@ToniReviews3 жыл бұрын
Just stumbled across your channel, and really enjoyed that!
@kimc85664 жыл бұрын
Love this guy!
@StellarFella2 жыл бұрын
Bilateral and radial symmetry can be measured and recorded by a lazer device and the coordinates transferred to a C&C machine. Then cut and machined perfectly.
@HumbleRoad2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I have my eye on one such scanner selling for $20,000. Problem is, I only need to use it a handful of times. And then again when there is a body change.
@thangala4 жыл бұрын
Just love your videos!
@David_111114 жыл бұрын
yay ... its coffee time :)
@livewiya3 жыл бұрын
I suspect the channels intrude into the floor space more as you move towards the midpoint of the van's length because the middle of the van is subject to more stresses than the rear. Lol, this is why I myself went with a body-on-frame Chevy Express; too much thought goes into these unibody vans! Unibodies are the better product for most people, but once I start cutting into something, I don't want to try and anticipate all the consequences
@j-suncamp63263 жыл бұрын
Awesome videos great job!!!!
@luckyjim514 жыл бұрын
Love you Gorge but I love Vicky more...lol? I'm 6' tall and you must be 5-4"?? I'm building out a promaster... Lots of work! 40yr carpenter and lots of scribing... sleeping E /W at 6-4..... Love your stuff..... someday we can have lunch...2021...lol? Jim
@jamesd49234 жыл бұрын
Love CNC routers best wishes with it.
@carlstoutamire95254 жыл бұрын
Another great video!!!
@jamesd49234 жыл бұрын
Thank You👍👍👏
@rdwilander3 жыл бұрын
First time viewer Excellent recap of the details of installing Pro M subfloor. Very thorough clearly explained --now a Subscriber looking forward to your other vids. 2 other things liked 1) verbal comparison of manufacturing differences of structure and symmetry of Sprinter which gives a heads up to Sprinter owners for their floor 2) the CAD still shot of the ceiling build detail (coming) Good Job !!!