“Focus...get lost in the task...make it valuable”. Very, very important, and well said.
@stephenkasirye25434 жыл бұрын
draw guidance from the serendipity of the workflow
@goofe.washington9534 жыл бұрын
@@stephenkasirye2543 you got it........
@robertbaillie29484 жыл бұрын
I have been building, fixing things since I was a young child. I consider myself very skilled at many things. very few people have I met that truly impressed me like you have. your attention to detail is incredible along with your ability to change what your building no matter how far along you are. your commitment to build the best possible van for each customer. thank you for taking the time to videotape the process of building the vans. HUMBLE ROAD is you heart and soul.
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Robert. That is a great compliment.
@bikeninja9563 жыл бұрын
I feel the same way...so hard to find such quality craftsmanship and attention to detail these dayz..
@jonwallace7015 Жыл бұрын
Get your tongue out sir
@1truthseeking811 күн бұрын
@@HumbleRoad I am making plans to insulate a semi trailer...either a reefer (since it is already insulated, and many have a stainless steel floor and aluminum wall & ceiling - so it would be easier to caulk seams to reduce offgassing from foam (although age reduces the R-value) or a Kentucky Trailer (specifically so the insulated envelope would include the water tanks to begin with and the floor above would then have access panels = thinking of double wall and ceiling insulation space so that a dehumidifier could be built in and use may small low voltage brushless fans like what is in computer to ensure air circulation on timer/pulse to prevent dead air and trapped moisture/"container rain"/etc... Considering using aluminum studs (as aluminum is said to be very resistant to mold) and Mineral wool for insulation. Considering nylon spacers & washers & grommets to reduce thermal bridging where bolts or machine screws are used to attach aluminum studs to trailer wall. Thinking about adding either foam board on the outside of the trailer wall or spray foam by a pro company and then adding an additional exterior skin to provide additional security of roofing preventing leaks to interior and offgassing concerns are slightly less of a concern, obviously this technically exceeds width however we are thinking this will be more of a base home majority of time,, and plastic/nylon bump out spacers would be used like are used on homes where foam is used on exterior. For actual interior floor walls and ceiling considering aluminum aluminum so that again welded and or 100% silicone caulk to make a secure moisture barrier and mold resistant material on which a layer of tongue and groove for finish & thermal mass or other might be used... Any thoughts? The initial need that is promoting such a concept is the need to do a mold remediation to the current home, as this may be the entire structure being gutted and treated starting at the studs, it could take considerable time and we need a functional living environment AND an escape from mold.
@anthonycbrown19524 жыл бұрын
Yeah!!!!!!! Glad to see 'our' PleasureWay will get an update. Favorite PleasureWay episodes 1) Van Sink Surgery. 2) Think Outside the Box (deserves a KZbin creativity award).
@daviddickerson4954 жыл бұрын
Glad you are feeling better. This channel could easily be called "The Zen of Van Building".....
@lloydbrewer42294 жыл бұрын
You took the words right out of my mouth. The art of/in the technic.
@anthonyg97874 жыл бұрын
there is nothing under but support beams cost to much to replace
@nbc9024 жыл бұрын
The Al Pacino of van builds
@shedlitestudios76954 жыл бұрын
Had the exact same thought while watching George do his thing.
@rachelkelly71173 ай бұрын
You are a truly good teacher ! Glad I found you here
@theresahartman74654 жыл бұрын
The fact is, you are not a builder, you are an old-world style craftsman! My father and grandfather were craftsmen, as well. I wish they were here to help me with my build, but watching you has given me so many great ideas that I feel confident that, with the help of God (and St. Joseph!), I will do fine! Thank you so much for what you do!
@PhuongHa-xz2uz2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. These advice are so valuable that not many pp talk about and just go all the way with every build that cost thousands of dollars for no reason
@maggiebrattoli3834 жыл бұрын
I just love this man. There are hundreds of these videos on you tube. They record and build and move on to the next one. George takes the time to explain every single detail and thought. Thank you for entertaining us every Sunday. And putting in the hard work during the week. Not to mention that you manage to reply to every single comment us commoners put in these blog. Again, thank you for everything. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for noticing, Maggie! ❤️
@goingplaces0X4 жыл бұрын
And he does it with such a pleasant, dry sense of humor. I can grab a glass of wine and watch him go on about things I'll never have to do myself and really enjoy it. That's saying something!
@rachelkelly71173 ай бұрын
Amen 🙏🏼
@AlejandroSanchez-rx6gv Жыл бұрын
Aloha Always, George is to much. Best van building on the internet!!!!!!!!! Let the van talk to you!!!!!!!!! I have George and it is saying THANKS VERY MUCH.
@EasyLube Жыл бұрын
Holy Cow... you are a interesting and compelling individual, instructor, and demonstrator. I love your skills, methodology, creativity, humor, and the quality of your video productions... you're addicting!!!!!!
@HumbleRoad Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you! Welcome to Humble Road!
@ArtyVanHoming4 жыл бұрын
So good to see you back George ,i've been forced to watch videos that have given me no information what so ever ,and taught me nothing . each time i watch your videos i learn something new .and i like the way you give a reason Why you do it that way , always makes sense . keep up the good work
@anthonycbrown19524 жыл бұрын
Is it not 'amazing' to watch YT Videos in the same subject category and feel like one has descended into mediocrity? George has ruined us 🤓 forever
@ArtyVanHoming4 жыл бұрын
@@anthonycbrown1952 i feel like its KZbin for grown ups
@hoogabooga97364 жыл бұрын
"Get lost in the task" has become a part of my vocabulary and i'm trying to get it to stick with my 9 year old son. It's really helped calm me down and give me patience.
@LandingsCampground Жыл бұрын
I'm never going to build a van but I have the confidence that I could after watching your videos. Thanks George for being so calm and making common sense building so entertaining!
@ronwiejaczka86354 жыл бұрын
George great to see you feeling better. Just like the old saying is haste makes waste. Thanks again for the Sunday video George. Take care.
@mariamuth74354 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back! , Once again you do not disappoint. I am leaning so many things, I never thought mounting floor boards would be so interesting. Your van builds are art masterpieces. Great job!
@t.m2933 Жыл бұрын
I would have to agree. This is just pure craftsmanship. It is hard to find that today. To take pride and be passionate about your builds is just amazing because it leads straight to your craftsmanship. It is just outstanding.
@birdnest58144 жыл бұрын
Just how do you stay so humble with all these people singing your praises, in the comments? Thanks for not getting a swollen head and still caring about teaching us. You are the best!💕👍😊
@lifeonwheels98022 жыл бұрын
I love this guy. Down to earth and straight forward.
@alexandrelopez4173 ай бұрын
Hi George! Since I've bought a van 2 weeks ago, I am glad to see your videos again after a long time. I want to camperized It to sell It and I want to success with the project. I wolud make a lot of questions to you but I am Happy enough with your videos. Thanks and Gretings from Barcelona, Spain.
@HumbleRoad3 ай бұрын
Go for it!💪🏼👍
@JamesBond-zd5jx2 жыл бұрын
It may be ten years (or never) before I use any of what I learn here in building a van. But for if and when I do: Thank you George. Stay well.
@highway753 жыл бұрын
The one thing about these videos is everything is not only explained but why he's doing it that way. Who else does that? No one. A true craftsman and educator.
@tonyb19683 жыл бұрын
It's not just about building great rv's. This man knows how to live life. Subscribed!
@HumbleRoad3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Humble Road!
@wrybread Жыл бұрын
Wow, that was unexpectedly awesome. Love the advice to "make it valuable" and to let serendipidity guide you. "It's not a process, it's an art form". Awesome work all around, on the van and the video.
@Randaalcz3 жыл бұрын
the main reason I subscribed after accidentally stubled upon your channel is the way you plan/build/proceed. It fits my style and the way you reason all your decisions is just awesome. Learning a lot with every video of yours
@ryveralexander85112 жыл бұрын
You Rock Sir, Thank you for sharing your knowledge, wisdom and mistakes! You're a great teacher. God Be with You, always.. 💓💟☮️
@robertwayne35674 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the longer video. Loving the r&d for air flow management in floor!
@Meghanandmatt3 жыл бұрын
I think I found my new favorite van page
@HumbleRoad3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Humble Road! Now take the whole day and binge watch ALL my videos! Go ahead, we'll wait for you! 😁
@crv200514 жыл бұрын
"The van is talking if you can listen"--exactly right. "Take your time, get lost in the task, make it valuable; "It has to know where it wants to go." The agential vibrancy of the nonhuman world is honored as a norm of daily practice. Beautiful! Great to see you back and healthy, George. Thanks for finding the time to post these videos and love the images of earlier times.
@joekool50052 жыл бұрын
Wow... Amazing video! As a car builder/hot rodder and house renovator, I'm amazed at your video.... Mainly because you work like me! That's how you build a modified car or hotrod. You design as much as you can then build it. Once you've checked, tested and ironed out every bug, you dismantle everything, remanufacture and finish everything, paint and assemble. When I've done renovations, you plan what you can but you will never know what challenges pop up until you do them, so there is always sone fluidity. I've planned layouts and designed complete electrical systems but how that gets accomplished may change as though progress. Great video!
@ohiomoto4 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, your passion you have for your builds. I recently finished my van build. I was going to have a friend who was a professional cabinet maker help and he couldn't stand not having a cad drawing with exact measurements. I said it's a van, and I need to maximize every inch of space, the design was flexible. I drove him crazy so I bought a table-saw and built them myself! haha
@bikeninja9563 жыл бұрын
man, you're like the #1 guy for van building IMO.... so much experience and knowledge here it's invaluable. Sincerely thank you for taking the time to share this with us...so frick'n helpful...
@maitildamcintyre93444 жыл бұрын
Love your last sentence. ❤️ “ I’m going to let serendipity guide me”. I like seeing you work on a sprinter again, both yours and the new van, it’s been a while. Every week I look forward to seeing what’s in store to educate and or entertain us viewers. I have no intention of ever building a van but appreciate learning the process and I’m certain your channel is invaluable to all the DIY’rs. I watch many channels where I’ve seen people lay down the whole floor and it looks so good. Now I know as well as many others that isn’t the best way to go. It makes perfect sense when it’s explained but until I learned it from you I had no idea. You provide invaluable information and I’m sure many are grateful for it. You are an artist 👩🎨 as well as a builder🔩🛠🚐Stay safe and healthy ❤️
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Maitilda. You have always offered such insight in your comments, I would love to build a van for you!
@IppiopaidFEEDBACK4 жыл бұрын
When he said the interior is “fabulous” he wasn’t lying!
@joseville2 жыл бұрын
George is one with the van. It's apparent that he is considering so many possibilities at once and slowly, but surely, zeroing in on a near-optimal build. He is truly exploring the space of possibilities. Thanks for sharing your thought process with us. It is really helpful to know not only the how or the what, but also the why.
@michelthibodeau85504 жыл бұрын
Good to have you back George. We enjoy your videos, you enjoy your work !
@cigarmann4 жыл бұрын
You are the Gandalf of van builds, wise and all-knowing!
@johnnypena10833 жыл бұрын
I could imagine working at this guys shop. I would learn a lot.
@nathairsgiatach27574 жыл бұрын
I really hope you are teaching your craftsmanship to apprentices and future generations. We love to watch and get ideas but hands on students benefit the most.
@rachelkelly71173 ай бұрын
You sound exactly like the guy that’s been living in his little van in Seattle for 8 years! (Static Camper Van)..You could be twins ! And you sound EXACTLY like him ! Great information too ! I’m building out my sprinter here in Australia ✔️🟢… new sub 😊
@Timeculture3 жыл бұрын
We’re watching a humble legend build a company from the ground up. It’s going to be big and it’s going to be sustained. Well done sir.
@828findadventure4 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy these videos on building a van. Thank you, for taking the time.
@jeffreyreplogle5476 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, made a lot of sense to me and I love how you present it! Thanks again!
@lauriehughes80854 жыл бұрын
You are the Master, I love your talent and your passion for everything you talk about and do. Your a natural Teacher. So looking forward to your next video. Thanks so much.
@lowes8916463 жыл бұрын
Yeah, no doubt, you're an amazing builder. Thanks for all you freely give. You're a rare man, man! Thanks again.
@HumbleRoad3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@steveinusa Жыл бұрын
Just bought a 2015 Promaster 2500 and can't wait to get started. Thanks for the great videos!
@HumbleRoad Жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@lass-inangeles75644 жыл бұрын
So glad to have you back with us, George! Hope all is well with your health. I think I know why I like your work so much. Its high quality and cutting edge. Van conversion is such a difficult thing to do, yet you bring game changing ideas to each build. Simply amazing. I like the inside of your van a lot - so peaceful and home-like. I wish I had a Class B instead of a huge Class C. No chance of stealth or good gas mileage.
@kingrafferty4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this master class. Glad you are feeling better.
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
I am!
@Angie-jx2mo4 жыл бұрын
You are such an inspiration! I love your creative mind and thoughtful designs.
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Tuberhead10003 жыл бұрын
Been doing the van camping thing for years, your videos are some of the most informative out there. Really enjoy the details.
@deborahgiles36494 жыл бұрын
Loved the video. As always, you are a wonderful teacher. Your patience is truly remarkable. Be blessed and safe.
@latifaagius394 жыл бұрын
AWESOME!!!! I am waiting for my van to arrive, and have never built one out before, EXCELLENT info THANK YOU!
@BelindaTOV4 жыл бұрын
Ive learned more from you about building a van, in one video than i have in ten years building my own. Thank you so much! Xo
@shedlitestudios76954 жыл бұрын
Truly serendipitous sir! Love the way you work, sense and sensibility at it's best! Stay healthy and keep up the Awesome work and the Very Enjoyable videos. You and your family are always in our prayers. Be well, be happy and keep on being you.
@dale13413 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. You gave me some great ideas.I was stressing over the fact that I didn't have a schematic set of plans.I just wanted to feel it as I went along.
@tonym58784 жыл бұрын
Great tip on the airflow in the floor. btw...my "1998" Dodge Xplorer XLW has the glycol system that heats the water while driving. I guess it was ahead of it's time!
@michaelrs80104 жыл бұрын
Love this guy. Smart, has skills, great personality, savvy with the editing. All in all very entertaining AND highly informative with highly useful, practical information. Can't imagine who the morons are that put thumbs down on these videos. Unless they are other van builders that realize they don't have half as much on the ball as he does.
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated! Thank you!
@winnerscreed67674 жыл бұрын
So happy you are back to filming. The longer video was so nice. I mostly hope you are in tip top condition and not returning to work too soon. Vans are looking good.
@_GntlStone_4 жыл бұрын
You're back to firing on all cylinders, good to see! If using the adhesive on the floor doesn't create enough thermal break you could always use tabs of your sound isolation mat at the contact points of the beams and the van floor )if it would still hold well with adhesive) creating the thermal break. Can't wait to see your van's new tech.
@kathleenreyes43454 жыл бұрын
Love it George...as always...beautiful workmanship plus entertainment!!! Doesn’t get any better than this!
@Roobah4 жыл бұрын
Missed you George. Glad you are feeling better. Can't wait to see what comes next... Suspense is killing me.
@michmobile3 жыл бұрын
Your teaching is wonderful. Thank you!
@ricardoorourke4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the amazing advices!! I'm almost done with my ford transit 🎉🎉
@armandoramos19494 жыл бұрын
It would an honor if you can build my dream van. I just want a simple weekend van get away but on a small Nissan NV 200. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, talent, and passion. More power to your channel.
@infinitycubed93113 жыл бұрын
“Every shortcut you take, multiplies as you get further down the line”. Words to live by.
@ZillaYT7 ай бұрын
Best video yet on sub-foors
@dreamsideout78313 жыл бұрын
Patience, focus and accuracy. Don't rush.
@agentbey4 жыл бұрын
I have a 2001 PleasureWay and I definitely need update the components such as the propane heater and water tank. I am eager to learn what your build look like. Thanks for this awesome channel. It's great to see such craftsmanship. You are an honorary industrial designer!
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
Hit me up with your questions. I would avoid propane
@agentbey4 жыл бұрын
@@HumbleRoad Thanks for the quick reply. Let's start here. I have the following original propane components: 1. frig 2. heater 3. water heater Moving forward what would I need to consider replacing them with? I know the next thing is to consider power, electrical and solar.
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
@@agentbey A major renovation would include all new non-propane appliances. AC/DC fridge, or DC only… A Webasto or Espar Air heater (gas or diesel) and IMHO, an Isotemp water heater with a closed loop glycol system to make hot water while you drive. New lithium battery and a new inverter.
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
If you’d rather keep it simple then replace propane components with new and replace tank and regulator
@agentbey4 жыл бұрын
@@HumbleRoad With this in mind I will look to swap out the propane heater for a diesel heater. The propane water heater is only two years old and it been working great.
@bernadettetibazi78933 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I like your process. It makes sense to me. I am going to build a van. I always learn so much from your videos.
@HumbleRoad3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help! Good luck!
@Lstusnick4 жыл бұрын
Glad you are feeling better. I love all your videos on CREATING a masterpiece. Your skill as a photographer is the perfect complement. I especially loved the beginning of this video regarding your love of your own PW and the exciting plans you have for her. I’ll be especially looking forward to your updates on her. I have a 2007 PW (T1N) with 28,000 miles in same floor plan with the cherry radius cabinets. I’ve sewed beautiful insulated panels for her interior windows using warm window and decorator fabric. I would like to tackle some updates as well so I’m excited to see what you do with yours.
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking these upgrades can bring back many an older PW. Stay tuned.
@ovmn4 жыл бұрын
This is such an insightful peak at how you should build a van :)
@grilablitznet3574 Жыл бұрын
I relate to your work philosophy. Great content. 😊
@Enoch1970 Жыл бұрын
One of the problems I had in a van which was insulated with fiberglass in the walls. There was no airflow, and that accelerated the exterior corrosion. Another guy I watch who builds cabins, uses some sort of spacer in the walls to allow airflow between the sheathing and the insulation layer. This is something I would incorporate somehow in my next build.
@darrenparker83594 жыл бұрын
Will be intresting what you do with the floor. And that extra gap. I agree with your ways of thinking, things have to breath. Glad you are well too. All the best from the uk
@2sherrymoore4 жыл бұрын
Such an informative video! Thank you for taking the one to make it!!!
@zerotwoone-sportsphotograp29484 жыл бұрын
Best videos on the Internet. Hands down!
@tangwendeo4 жыл бұрын
glad to see you feel better. take care, don’t over work
@KGRICK14 жыл бұрын
"let serendipity guide you", something we come to understand with age hopefully.
@questioner15964 жыл бұрын
I think airflow under the floor is good on warmer days, but what about cold days? In the winter here it goes to -40°C, but even at +5°C (40°F), a single-pane window will fog up, because it's a cold surface in a heated room. I think the van floor would be cold, and if the heated air (which holds more moisture than cold air) passes by the cold steel, it would drop its moisture and possibly cause corrosion.
@MartinRaz14 жыл бұрын
I seem to remember, that you in one of your videos explained why you put the Webasto heater in that place, and where you draw in air from. Cannot find that video now but know that there was magic comments :-)
@bruceclyne52544 жыл бұрын
George: Greetings from Alabama! It’s great to see your head work. Please pardon me for saying that you have a truly beautiful mind... We salute you, maestro!
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@DiabloOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Interesting video on many points. However there's a flaw when it comes to the insulation. There are 3 principles: Convection, Conduction and Radiation. Air is a very good insulation. BUT it needs to be enclosed between non-conductive materials otherwise the air will quickly be at the same ambient temperature. That's physics 101. The structure of the van is metal. So highly "conductive". The sun will warm up the roof and sides quickly and the heat will propagate to the bottom as well. The metal being very conductive, the air trapped between the sub-floor and the bottom metal floor will become very hot in summer and very cold in winter. Therefore, cancelling the "air insulation". Some applies a mylar "sticker" to the bottom then spray foam. Then you add the sub-floor and floor. This will help a lot to create an air cushion to act as insulation. The way it's done in this video, it can cause mildew in winter. Why? Because the air inside the van in hot and will inevitably start to warm up the air under the sub-floor EVEN with the foam sheet. And the metal bottom in contact with the outside will be?.... Yes, cold. Hot touching cold = what? Yes, condensation. That's why insulating the very bottom properly is important. Now, if you never plan to use it outside the desert, it's OK like that. But if you plan to travel... Food for thought...
@nobodynobody7833 жыл бұрын
The van is trying to talk with you here. Yes, 'Be One With The Van'. Magnificat. I AM VAN...and VAN IS ME.
@henrikm46573 жыл бұрын
Hey George, if the van is talking to you, you might want to see a shrink! 😂 All joking aside, I really enjoy your videos and your humor.
@laurelanderson-rostami109 Жыл бұрын
Thank you soooo much. You are such a great teacher!
@michaelferguson74944 жыл бұрын
Another great video from the Ram MASTER
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
😁
@StellarFella2 жыл бұрын
I wish you had the time to visit the Sportsmobile manufacturing facilities at the different Sportsmobile locations to absorb all their techniques and materials used for their vans. They remain on the cutting edge of innovation like yourself.
@mayinnlin18794 жыл бұрын
Thank you George! So amazing build love it! 👍😍
@RestaurantSeatingDesigner4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this I really needed it. Directions like this are awesome and important Thank you
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@JohnTheHandymanUK4 жыл бұрын
Good to have you back George and I hope you are feeling much better. At 16.20sec you are talking about the PVC wall on the inside of the shower tray with the ply on the outside. Now you say that should the seam leak in the corner then water is going to be contained within the shower but this is not necessarily so in my opinion. A leak will reach the ply and run down the outside of the tray unless you use an extraordinary amount of adhesive everywhere. I'd be thinking of having an L shaped trim on the back of the vertical corners as a second line of defence with the trim inside the tray. You could have L shaped trim on the inside too and this would give some wiggle room when cutting the wall panels but it may not look so neat. I shall be following closely, as usual, to see how you get on. Keep up the good work.
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
Yes, John, you are correct. We install a 6 inch strip of thin PVC in the corners. An inside corner bead. This prevents the leak from permeating out onto the plywood. Detailed video when we get to that point. Good eye!
@JohnTheHandymanUK4 жыл бұрын
@@HumbleRoad I knew you'd have it covered George! Thanks for my Sunday afternoon Humble fix. :)
@jstoney64714 жыл бұрын
Looking Good! Glad you are back to Normal...If you have a Normal! 8=)
@alexharris59854 жыл бұрын
Thank you for everything George
@Greybeardmedic4 жыл бұрын
George, I think you would have much greater success if you create a ventilation system in your floor where you turn the fan around and blow air into your floor for circulation. Then simply pick the places where you want the air to come out and install vents. Firefighters found out a long time ago that pulling smoke out of a building is very time consuming when trying to suck the air out with large fans, but works extremely well when they push air INTO a system and then select their vent locations. I think it was on the order of being 5 times more efficient.
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
Well, you definitely understand the concept. And your suggestion is worth investigating. I always thought pressure imbalance was more easily achieved when pulling rather than pushing.
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking about the old attic fan, pulling.
@riboid2 жыл бұрын
With extraction though, you are drawing cabin air through your flooring system, which will remove any opportunity of high humidity, thus removing the chance of mould growth (just installed a large extraction fan in my basement and its working by not promoting growth in my underfloor structure).
@lasharonbrown94543 жыл бұрын
Good point on building the shower box inside the drip pan or whatever.
@williamc21183 жыл бұрын
When you mentioned having a way to draw air under the sub floor to and using micro / computer fans, made me think of something. Perhaps you could cut slits or 1/2 rectangular notches of the square tubing and put a diverter/ louver in the areas not contacting the raised portions. And use positive pressure to blow air in a specific direction. Use Aviation style grasper vent hose running from the fan on the heater to the end of the square tubing enclosing the opposite end. Essentially making you square tubing a plenum / manifold. And you could even use EPDM rubber, the stuff for flat roofs. And make flappers as check valves on subsequent square tubings to make sure the air only goes one direction. Hope it makes sense lol, I could draw it better then explaining my idea if you haven’t already thought of it.
@HumbleRoad3 жыл бұрын
I get it ! And it is a brilliant idea! Airflow is the key to preventing mold and mildew.
@douglasharley24404 жыл бұрын
i completely agree with your ideas about underfloor air-flow, and the negligible effect of the thermal bridging caused by that inorganic support structure (i.e., the aluminum tubing). 10:17 you don't really need a plenum with built-in fans, you just need to have a sealed air space at the end that all the underfloor air channels dump-into, which exits via a central vent (to keep pressure even between the sides, though the central channel will have significantly more flow) with a couple/few inline computer fans. lol, you could have a similar setup at the front, with an inline cannister for changeable desiccant material, and no mold or rust would EVER establish under there! i don't think that would be an efficient way to heat the van though, because there'd be mad thermal transmission through the metal floor. imo, really good insulation is the best way to keep a van warm (the human body gives off many watts energy, and if you have good insulation it'll really start to add-up), but ideally a dc radiant flooring system could augment.
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
Douglas Harley agreed! Thank you 😊
@douglasharley24404 жыл бұрын
@@HumbleRoad awesome channel! you do really nice builds and apply smart principles and creative solution. lol, i _do_ however disagree with your point about CAD programs being too mechanistic and draining the art out of the process, all plans have unforeseen problems that have to be resolved in unforeseen ways, so there's plenty of art involved...besides not everybody can make up such dope cardboard mockups as you! ;) peace
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
No disrespect! You know I'm only kidding. Half kidding... 🤣
@douglasharley24404 жыл бұрын
@@HumbleRoad lol xD
@luckyjim514 жыл бұрын
There's only one strait line in a van.... The Center line! I've been wrestling with serendipity for 6mo and its coming together....lol!
@farishaahmad15174 жыл бұрын
I live in Malaysia (sunny most of the time and seasonal rain). I don't need heating floor, shower heater or any heater for the van. I just need insulation and air conditioning(not all the time😅). How much space can I save without those heaters? And what should I add? I'm so happy you're back! Let serendipity guide you!
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
The Webasto heater is not too big, size of a shoe box. You need plenty of lithium battery power and an efficient air conditioner. You might have access to Houghton BelAire
@farishaahmad15174 жыл бұрын
@@HumbleRoad THANKS👍
@olaf99573 жыл бұрын
I would buy your book on "how to do van like a pro from A to Z"
@faithwalker22873 жыл бұрын
Man! You are amazing! I wish I lived in your city because I’d love to help just to hear/see how you do things firsthand! From Texas to where you are is pretty far. 😂
@HumbleRoad3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@noflyzonnn4 жыл бұрын
I am happy to see you back George. I am waiting to watch the conversion for Ford Transit 350 High Roof Extended. I hope soon
@HumbleRoad4 жыл бұрын
As soon as these two are finished, I have two Transit 350 coming in. One is under contract, the other will be a spec build offered for sale when completed. Stay tuned!
@nbc9024 жыл бұрын
Humble Road ......I’d like to see a transit medium roof 148wb