Humble Road Promaster van build - Cabinets and Plumbing

[@GreenVegan816]

I hate it when your videos end. They could last an hour and I'd be happy!

[@andreafratucello4470]

your obsessive attention to detail is pleasant, I was a plumber for 20 years but I couldn't do better. 👏👏👏

[@jpateusa77]

Would love to see more of that shower build. Showers are undoubtedly the toughest part of a build.

[@ricks.1318]

You attention to detail is intoxicating George .... And I can see where Your son gets his high level of work ethic from .... Amazing team of fabricators at Humble Road !!!!!!! We await in awww for your next view of production :) :) :) :) :) ...

[@anthonycbrown1952]

@3:35 - Amazing amount of detail and engineering. As you said, it is a party - a celebration of function and form. I think your brain is hard-wired to not do 'sloppy work'.

[@StellarFella]

Alex is a contour follower. That makes for a truly fine citizen.

[@charlie63-p2u]

It would probably not be for everyone but a soft back light with transparent face panel to show off some of those systems would be kinda cool. Love when you get into the niceties of the system.

[@mortenthenorwegian2875]

....and may all rv`s be made like this! Amen

[@ricks.1318]

But THEY are NOT .... And THAT is the DIFFERENCE between Humble Road's level of QUALITY, and .. well.... ALL the rest out there !!!!

[@millanferende6723]

I will not rest until your videos reach 100s of thousands of views, per video... so you may continue doing them. Thank you for making our lives better 🙏 I am on my way in finding a video where you explain how to hang those metal 8020s to walls . :)

[@HumbleRoad]

Tell all your friends and family about Humble Road! 😋

[@jameslamb7300]

I like the quality of the products you use and the level of craftmanship. Thank you for sharing the best way to outfit an RV. You explain the process very well. Thank you!

[@giga_toons]

I absolutely love your Van's, videos, innovation, but above all... you work ethic and attention to detail. It's seriously world class!!

[@KatyInNH]

So satisfying to see master crafts people at work and willing to explain their craftsmanship

[@IamNumberXll]

This is the most well thought out masterpiece I ever seen. This guy is a genius.

[@dandexinventor]

Coming from a 37 year veteran cabinetmaker who has learned plumbing, electrical (auto and house), tile, epoxy countertops, carpet-laying and aluminum TIG welding, I see your quality and smile. Good thinking is not hard to spot, George.

[@HumbleRoad]

dandexinventor thank you 🙏

[@MySonsMother]

Your attention to detail, work ethic, skill, and sharing is all appreciated.

[@handsome_android]

That water system is no less than a masterpiece. Thanks for taking the time out to film for this week's video. We all know how much extra work it adds for you to stop and set up all the great shots you take, and we appreciate it. Also, Humble Van 03?!?!? Can't wait!

[@crv20051]

OMG, George, that water system is a Six Flags water park extravaganza! You are too much, stunning work! That soft tube section is an inspired idea, that vibration drives me nuts in our house 02 filter (we are on a well) going to add that soft section soon, thank you :-). As always, thanks for posting your work.

[@as6709]

One of your best, George! Serious plumbing pulchritude!!! Love Alex’s work!!

[@swolfe4096]

That plumbing system is so sexy you needed to make sure that it was fitted with a rubber! Protection is important. Especially from vibration. 😉 It looks like you’ve thought of everything George. You could even use the valves to throttle each flow if you find that the shorter legs need less flow through them to provide less heat. Your specialized tools are very cool!

[@OStarman]

Yet another fantastic video. I learned a lot. Thank you. Beautiful work!

[@scrumtios0]

Fricken Picasso of van builds. Absolutely amazing

[@teamhaselmyer]

Again, A thing of beauty 👍😃👍

[@noflyzonnn]

You are a photographer, an actor, a comedian, an intertainer, a carpenter, an electrician, a designer and above all; YOU ROCK!? ;)

[@TheSkiseeks]

Nice work George. Yes, celebrate the beauty and function!

[@winnerscreed6767]

Humble road, great music choice for the drawer box construction. I don't know the name of the song but it is one of my top 5 lifetime favorites.

[@HumbleRoad]

The Entertainer. Made famous in the movie The Sting.

[@michaelscarfi3196]

There are some amazing high quality draw box manufacturers in PA. If you farmed that work out it might free up your shop for other more complicated work that Alex is so proficient at.

[@doris1826]

But since each drawer is precisely fitted to oddball contours of the van I'd almost bet that the time saved would be eaten back up by after-the-fact fitting & fiddling that would have to happen to meet Humble Road standards, no?

[@michaelscarfi3196]

There’s no fiddling with these draws.You measure wrong they go in the garbage. They come finished like fine furniture with your own logo embossed int the side.

[@HumbleRoad]

We guarantee our craftsmanship. But it has to be our work. I prefer that most of the build is with our hands.

[@chiphill4856]

Beautifully executed pipe work!

[@Roobah]

Definitely a video that needs to be watched until the very last second.

[@claudiafrasca-jones5006]

Those pipes George!!

[@DennisWintjes2]

Thanks for sharing! Like #47 DETAILS! Love it!

[@mijodo2008]

Brilliant build lads,😀. All that sub floor plumbing looks better than NASA's Saturn Five Rocket. Lots of great tips & tricks through out. Cheers from Michael. Australia.

[@HumbleRoad]

Thank you Michael!

[@katcankan7129]

Another excellent video George & Son :)

[@margaretmatteson-hammer7911]

Wow!!! Everything is looking good. I really enjoy watching you create a quality van and a comfortable living space for the Carey’s

[@richardburguillos3118]

Beautiful work of art! Great design. Thanks again for sharing.

[@cheryldavis2655]

If and or when I decide to have a Promaster Extended Van converted into my one of a kind camper it will be YOU, George, who will be my builder. Your work is clean, neat, complete, and beautiful. Love your unique personality, your videos and your cooking. 👍

[@journeyman4328]

George that is some sexy plumping you have there. And with Valentine's Day just around the corner, I bet it won't be the first time your wife got an 8X10 glossy of your handy work. ;-) Van is looking great but now you got us anticipating your first 4X4 build. I can see the wheels turning already. Have a fantastic week and see you next Sunday.

[@berniekeene868]

I am speechless by your perfection. From both of you!! Thank you for another enjoyable and informative experience!!

[@miketomas8564]

This is the first time I came across your channel and the first video I have watched from it. I love installation videos which show a well thought out and purposeful installation of items using proper and exacting parts for the job. Using proper installation and mounting techniques to achieve a properly professional installed system.

[@HumbleRoad]

Thank you Mike and welcome to Humble Road. This current series is my second van build, on a RAM Promaster. My first build, Humble B 01 was on a Sprinter 170EXT. Full playlist on that as well! Go binge watch! We'll wait for you! ;-)

[@katemiller8113]

When you go quiet for a few weeks, I console myself by watching archived footage. I know...that’s kinda sad. 😂 But I bet there’s others like me who admire the approach and the outcome of your work enough to miss when Sunday morning doesn’t have a new installment.

[@bosshilf]

What a well thought out build. Very refreshing to see in the world of mass produced builds.

[@lynnyost1]

So beautiful! Art directed!

[@HumbleRoad]

Thank you so much!

[@janiskubat5855]

Even though I will never be able to afford one of your vans (at this point in my life) I sooooo enjoy watching all your videos. You have the most awesome concepts of any one I have watched!!! Fascinating!!!

[@taylorbad]

I was so glad to see that the drawer hardware used is curved. The hardware on the first build looked like it could catch a piece of clothing or body part. I winced every time I saw those handles but the current build seems right. Nice work.

[@HumbleRoad]

Actually the hardware on van 01 was curved. That's how Vagabond knew to buy curved. You might be thinking of the wall cabinet handles? They were angular, but you can't catch anything up there.

[@rickdejean4649]

Beautiful work!

[@moneypitvan6378]

That is indeed a very attractive water system. I'm using the clear/white Propex because it was what was available locally, but that blue and red looks really nice.

[@barrysoutthere]

A work of art by George !

[@DaveSabol]

Pride in the work that you do makes you a craftsman. I'm impressed by all of the attention to detail. Awesome stuff!

[@kathleenreyes4345]

Perfection every time, George! Both you and Alex!! Just love your workmanship!!

[@The1951Dino]

I had to watch the hydraulic press a couple of times! That is one impressive tool! Love the water heater system. Are you starting to outgrow your shop? If not, it won't be long because your CUSTOM van builds are so exact. Again, thank you for taking the time to share, enjoy your videos and appreciate your talents. Build on Humble Road!

[@newhampshirejoe5975]

wow you are a true craftsmen

[@baronistheone]

George, you must really trust those connectors! I count about 40 right there around the pump and another 20 or so for the hot water. My thought is that every connection becomes a failure point, though I guess this system most likely not be pressurized all the time or ever at at very high pressure. If this were to ever freeze though.... As an engineer (retired now) I suppose you could add a freeze sensor to start the pump and open a few purge valves to automatically purge most of that water automatically. Good thing for you I don't live nearby or I would probably be sitting around there on a stool complicating things. As an EE student in college, I "was" the service dept of high-end stereo shop when not in class. A retired EE professor spent most afternoons there in the shop with me working on one project or another. Great job and it's nice to watch you and Alex exhibit fine craftsmanship.

[@HumbleRoad]

I do trust these fittings. Check out Uponor North America for specs and success rates. I used to photograph brochures for a high end stereo retailer. Tube amps! Speakers that would make you swear the orchestra was in your head, centered between your ears!

[@baronistheone]

@@HumbleRoad That was the 70s when I worked at that shop and yep we had tube gear as well, back when Saul Marantz, Henry Kloss and others were in their heyday. I went to the CES show for many years (mainly for fun) and always spent plenty of time at the esoteric audio demos - they used to be concentrated at an off-strip hotel and each would have a suite. The manufacturers would replace the bed, etc. with a couch on one side of the room and an incredible system on the opposite wall with very specific speaker placement regardless of what they were showing from a turntable at one suite to speakers at another, etc. I grew to love Patricia Barber on vinyl and other near-perfect recordings they used for demo since the "source" was key to it all.

[@midway241]

Alex is an artist like you.

[@denimlabels7315]

Alex is a Woodworking God. Damn, the stuff you guys do just blows me away. I wondered how they got that rubber edge on wood. Now I know. A Festool banding machine. Wild. I saw another guys van build where he used these, but the corners were rounded just enough to run a single strip.

[@innervisionsOD1]

Simply amazing!! Lovin' it!!

[@mayinnlin1879]

Wow! Beautiful and amazing. Love that all your build George and Alex. ❤️❤️❤️

[@jesserevilla992]

So creative, masterwork-carpentry: And creative production the salsa dance in the shower!

[@thejackjackgirl]

Alex the ladder wall is beautiful. ... maybe you will need to put perspex over it so that the owner can see how neat all the screws are. Beautiful !!!

[@cheddar2848]

The van looking good.

[@catmonkey4351]

Jeeze Louise, that's a complex system for a van. Beautiful in it's perfection yet far more than my simple needs (or abilities). Godspeed all you master craftsmen! And thank you for sharing 💗 Great videos 😊

[@micahc9509]

Brilliant! I love watching someone work who really enjoys doing their best! I hate to say but I am going to swipe some of your ideas! 😂 thank you for posting so many informative videos!

[@micahc9509]

Wow, the heat exchanger idea is very very smart

[@randycurry]

George , That.IS.Gorgeous.!

[@michaelwas8549]

As an electrician we use that type of punch everyday in the field. They work great.

[@scotschuler9365]

Wow. Fantastic.

[@HumbleRoad]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@sohailchaudry2240]

You Mr. George , really are a maestro!. I used to build custom homes and you have the same mind set. Such a pleasure to watch you turn these vehicles into a faberge egg (RV equivalent!). Love love love watching you. Thank you for the great VLOG

[@HumbleRoad]

Thank you very much!

[@rutgerandtheboys1069]

Genius system AND well-explained. Thank you for this and all your other videos. This channel is a wealth of knowledge!

[@maitildamcintyre9344]

Such great info for all the DIY’ers that watch your build series is invaluable. I go to PT twice a week and have turned two men onto your channel. They both have told me they’ve learned so much and are very grateful I shared your info. They’re each at the beginning stage of sprinter builds. I love all the detail of your builds and can’t wait for new videos. I’m afraid you’ll need to clone yourself to try and keep up with the demand of people wanting a Humble Road build. LOVE seeing Alex work. The drawers look beautiful already. I wonder what Alex thought of his dance 🕺🏻debut on your channel lol. Keep up the fantastic work and now my Super Bowl Sunday is even better. 🚐👍🏽❤️👏🏼

[@DUMBLIESCOM]

huge incredible help - but with all the options you show my wife and I do find choices are not easy.

[@woodrows]

Artwork! 👏👏👏

[@Malumbrus]

That's a gorgeous wudder system.

[@CD-oq8em]

The comments so far have captured the professionalism, attention to detail, innovation. But lets not forget .... OPTIONS!

[@HumbleRoad]

Options!

[@jayl6029]

I love what you are doing. You are so much more professional than the professionals. I was hoping you might try a space saving technique like putting a slide out wardrobe over the shower pan and a separate toilet cubby in any upcoming van designs, similar to the 'dream campervan xl 2020.' employs.

[@HumbleRoad]

Jay L the future is wide open

[@stevenee1ply]

Just found you. I love nothing more than madness at work. Rock on.

[@HumbleRoad]

Stephen Nee thank you! And welcome to Humble Road!

[@chrisdaniel1339]

You are correct that plumbing setup is sexy as hell! You have great attention to detail and I can tell you take enormous pride in what you build. I am wondering as to the size of the glycol tank, is seems so large, once the closed loop line is filled/purged of air between the water heater and the engine heat exchanger it seems like a tiny 16 oz tank would keep the system tubing full of fluid and any air bubbles could exit the tubing into the upper part of the tank. The total volume of liquid in the heater loop is quite small, 3/4" ID heater hose has a liquid volume of 2.93759 oz per foot so a loop of 10' up an back(20' total) from the engine is only 58.7518 oz not including the coil in the water heater and the aluminum tank. I know you mentioned that tank was quite hot in the summer time and people on the be bed had hot feet what about making that tank a smaller vertical cylinder with a fill cap on top? One question from another video about 80/20, you said you use a mix of series 10 and series 15, watching your build very closely it seems like the bulk of the framing is series10, where specifically do you use the heavier 15 series? In my build planning I want to keep the structure as light as possible but also very rugged. Initially I was leaning toward foam core fiberglass composite sandwich panels(strong and light) for all the cabinet bases, drawers, etc then the visible surfaces would receive with a thick 1/16" Maple veneer. However I do like the modularity and diversity of design options framing with 80/20.

[@vandalorian8777]

Absolutely beautiful.... I think you may need a backflow or some other type of valve between the pump and the manifold/hot water heater to prevent water from draining when you clean the filter on the pump

[@HumbleRoad]

wouldn't the pump itself act as the back flow preventer?

[@vandalorian8777]

Now that I think about it you’re probably correct otherwise how would it hold pressure. but if not and I understand how you routed everything I believe you can just turn off each of the valves on the outflow side of the manifold

[@evelynlarkins4851]

Humble Road, What kind of pump? Some pumps can run backwards. Love your videos of your custom "art"work! Just beautiful!

[@naturalhairdiscovery]

Another great build! Have you ever thought of tinkling with building a recirculating shower??? That would be an amazing great addition to your Van builds!! I enjoy ur humor incorporated in explaining ur builds!

[@HumbleRoad]

Thank you, Miz. I'm not too keen on the recirculating shower. The day to day reality of changing or washing those filters is not for me.

[@naturalhairdiscovery]

@@HumbleRoad I understand. I thought maybe one of ur clients may ask in the future with one of ur builds. Can’t wait to see ur latest finished Van!

[@henrioffinland]

I’m falling more and more in love with the incredible workmanship after every video. Super inspiring. Just wow, fantastic team!

[@kevnrob1]

Hey - George - Still hanging in with you. When you get back, I'll be here waiting! See ya when I see ya.

[@jasonpowell6301]

Awesome work boys. You have the big guys looking like amateurs.

[@hoodwinkiez]

I love your videos. It reminds me of watching "This Old House" with my dad, back in the day.

[@HumbleRoad]

I loved “This Old House”!

[@richardclark8520]

8020 is beautiful stuff. Expensive , especially with all the different connectors and screws. Used it building machines and it always looked and worked great. Had to chuckle at your first experience at using a knockout punch. Been using one for so many years, forgot what the first time was like. You can get isolators for your pump through McMaster Carr. They are cheap and very effective. Beautiful build. Obviously above my pay grade with the use of all the 8020 . But beautiful just the same.

[@sdecourcy]

I stumbled upon the Humble and I love your passion and attention to detail...American Craftsmanship!

[@HumbleRoad]

Thanks and welcome to Humble Road!

[@josedelossantos2428]

Awesome 👏

[@scottanson7524]

Your a artist man looks great as usual !! I can’t wait to see the next one ! 🇺🇸😎

[@daveparis339]

Wow! Wow! Wow! You need to make a clear van so that you can see all that electrical and plumbing art-work under the cabinetry. So utterly perfect! Another beautiful video. The father and son dynamic duo. You guys are amazing. I loved every second of this video. The Entertainer music put to that last sequence was perfect. Such a tease because you were like, "Uh, I wanna see more. I wanna see the door faces go on." Then, voila, the "bonus footage" of the drawer faces going on. Amazing you guys. Absolutely amazing. Thank you!!!! Have another great week!

[@HumbleRoad]

Dave, what can I say... one day we will have dinner together.

[@daveparis339]

@@HumbleRoad Haha...Absolutely! :-)

[@daveparis339]

@@HumbleRoad I know NY & NJ got hit hard. Stay healthy!

[@yv6eda]

Pure art!

[@stevenee1ply]

Please do a box truck. A whole lot of us are gonna need one.

[@vita-girl4345]

Being a tool girl myself, I love it when tools are showcased. This video was almost tool p0rn for me! I love your water system except the use of glycol. I’m so overprotective when it comes to my pets I’d be worried about leaks the whole time. For my build, I’ll plan on pretty much the same setup, minus the glycol. I’ll have plenty of power to run the water heater:) I look forward to the xantrax video upcoming. And as always George, you are a class act, love your videos.

[@usitae5034]

Go to quantum lubricants for a a better coolant. They use organic salt instead of inorganic.

[@robertmurray1833]

One work.. Impeccable

[@okmmauh]

This guy is genius

[@razor3003]

Very nice! I did my last house in Pex, you gotta love that stuff. If I ever did an rv I would prob try & keep it a little more simple but I totally appreciate your expertise.

[@mayakovski]

Very interesting way to connect the water lines. I have never seen nor heard of that method before. Though I would think SharkBites would be better as they are removable without destroying the piping.

[@HumbleRoad]

I know Shark Bites are widely used, but I prefer the Uponor fittings.

[@kathleenreyes4345]

That Alex! Like father; like son!

[@drewmakes9274]

Inspired! The plumbing itself has feng shui allowing the rest to be sparse, aesthetic, breathable and not get in the way. One of many examples of doing more with less in your shop. The cabinets look great! A question- where did you decide to drill the hole for the glycol line to get to the engine? Thanks for the great video.

[@HumbleRoad]

stay tuned!

[@brendenellasfunadventures4186]

All I can say is OMG Beautiful

[@pdavis40xxx]

I love you for this video.

[@diepenj47]

Another great video. Can you tell us what kind of magnets you use to hold the drawers closed and how they are held in place?

[@HumbleRoad]

1/2 inch Home Depot neodymium magnets glued in with CA glue

[@diepenj47]

@@HumbleRoad Thank you George.

[@normanmazlin6741]

Pure Genius

[@jacquesolivier65]

Love the drawers ! Unfortunately magnet locks are not allowed everywhere, in EU for example a mechanical locking is necessary if you want to register the van as an RV. Norms...

[@oliviawitherspoon5588]

5-Stars 🦉

[@johnplyler7054]

Wondered if you ever considered adding a UV water purifier? I am thinking of installing one before the water enters the van's water tank to keep everything clean.

[@HumbleRoad]

Your timing with that question is impeccable! We just decided that a whole house UV filtration is wasteful. Consequently, we will be installing filtration and UV purification at the source.

[@gregbritz2534]

I am designing a similar system for my van and was planning to just use isotherm exchanger and the isotherm mixing Valve. Can you explain the difference and benefits of your extra heat exchanger and mixing valve? Love your channel it has been my #1 go to for how I am building out my van. Greg

[@HumbleRoad]

If you run your chassis coolant lines all the way to the heater and back, they are exposed, at risk of a cut or puncture under the van. That would render your vehicle inoperable. With my design, a cut hose will only prevent you from making hot water, the vehicle travels on!

[@kevnrob1]

Hi George. I saw your reply to Jim Hopkins that you are readying for the final walk through. Great! In addition to being excited for the finale of this rig, have you gotten any feedback on Van 1? A detailed update on that would be a lot of fun. Always looking forward to the next one, but your revolutionary ideas sure do cost me a lot of money in my van!! Take care.

[@HumbleRoad]

Thank you both for your support! Van 01 was scheduled to come back to the shop for a three week session. I want to do a few more mods that I couldn't get to initially, and I want to make some improvements, since I've become so much more proficient at certain tasks. But Covid-19 has put the kaibash on that. Some day...