I cut a hole in the roof | Camper van conversion vent/fan install

I cut a hole in the roof | Camper van conversion vent/fan install
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[@PaulMessner]

Watch our campervan build from the beginning here kzbin.info/aero/PLbU28ZzUOa48kcq9zxaVz3_ut22lRwn0f

[@daveh5154]

Champion result Paul....good on ya. Haven't been as nervous watching you as I was since I watched Steve McQueen trying to outrun the Germans in his efforts to jump the fence on his motorcycle into Switzerland...!!

[@GMBasix]

Tip for drilling into metal: quick tap with a centre punch creates a dimple to stop the drill bit wandering.

[@nigelmitchell5726]

Well done , looks a great job done Paul .

[@rosanneennis725]

If you dont try you will never know what you can do. I can see you doing another one after this his and hers, campers well done guys

[@CorvoFG]

Sawing and drilling.. Oh how the neighbours must love you, Paul!

[@piggymito]

Mint job that dude! Loving watching your conference grow!

[@Daydreameruk]

Me too, it’s just soaring now. Ace to see.

[@alexanderwilson6110]

I love watching people get up and give it a go. And not just that, having the balls to film it and share it with us all is fantastic. I applaud you. Keep going.

[@MarvinofMars]

Very pleasing watching somone worthy of a Camper creating there own. Great the you have served your time as a true wild camper first. By creating your own camper you will far more attachment to the Camper. Greater sense of achievement. Keep going👍

[@jim_the_gunn6577]

I am.loving watching you build mate and yours and Jo's pics on the old IG

[@alanlee2751]

Well done Paul ! ( You're a braver man than me - cutting a hole in the roof isn't for the faint-hearted )

[@RS.Outdoors]

Red to Red, Black to Black and Blue to......... :) Coming along well and look forward to see the finished project. Atb

[@timsamoa5944]

Always wear safety glasses mate when dealing with metal like that

[@nigelturpin3533]

Hurrah! Great work...use higher fan power settings frugally for obvious reasons!! The vent on its own will be super useful...

[@grahamscothern4319]

Well Done Paul your doing a great job 👍👍

[@paulalbietz9719]

Great work Paul. I am enjoying these videos.

[@outdoorelement]

Fantastic! I'd love if you can report back in a couple of months driving. I want to do this to my van. Thanks for giving me the confidence that I can do this myself.

[@distortedreality4603]

Congratulations on 100k ! Well deserved 👏

[@robertbransby]

Top job Paul, coming together well 👍👍

[@iantomac]

....and the rest is easy!!! Well done, Sir!!!

[@keithhedley1392]

Vans coming along nicely you must be pleased with it so far

[@AndreasHontzia]

13:10 Sounds like a hell of a turbine! Nice. So you can blast out hot air fast.

[@jimbrewer2730]

Looking forward to the next one 👍

[@paulrichardson3886]

Best thing on KZbin right now. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@onlycompetitions5083]

That was great! It almost looked like you knew what you were doing.

[@BSmith244]

Good choice of fan Paul and fitted like a true professional. I had the Fiamma Turbovent in my old Motorhome and loved it. One tip I will give is to avoid driving with it open. I read that you can do this and as our old van had no air con we tried driving with it partly open but after hearing weird creaking noises from the lid decided it was best not to try again.

[@COYSMike]

Good job with the wood covering the number plate to save time in editing!

[@maurice5992]

Totally fascinating watch...your camper van conversion journey has me hooked. Look forward to the next installment.

[@MichaelB-pf8xx]

Good job Paul. Well done.

[@RyanKeane9]

Blimey that was a bravery test Paul! Excellent work mate👍🏻

[@allun13]

Another well done vid Paul. Thank You.

[@ForthRider]

Good effort, you did really well with installing the roof fan. I’m currently building a camping trailer and will be doing exactly the same soon... bit daunting. 🤞

[@MrSiegenfeldt]

I am a fan of the fan in the van

[@gordonmculloch4904]

Congratulations on your 100k subscribers. And congratulations on cutting that roof; not an easy task. 👍

[@pm1104]

Omg ....mr diy ....well done .....it’s coming along nicely!

[@ipaales7552]

Congratulations paul/Jo on 100,000 subs that's Sunderlands stadium filled twice and more well deserved marra's all the best stay safe #leavenotrace 👍🏕️

[@PaulMessner]

Thanks buddy. I've been in the Stadium of Light when its full. Noisy and unforgiving if you're having a bad day 😂. Take care

[@kieronstevens3450]

Congratulations on 100k subscribers. Keep up the great work and videos. The van is coming on and looking Good.👍

[@musicman4164]

Love the fact that the H and S guy forgot to insulate the bare metal connectors before plugging in. 😆 🤣 😂 congrats on reaching the big 100k mate, very well deserved.

[@milcotto4153]

I think I would have put loads of more sikaflex around the roof fan.

[@vbrvideoproductions4643]

Congrats Paul on your 100,000 Subs :)

[@gilljo1]

Cracking job. You got me wanting a van now. Thanks and stay safe.

[@indochinajames3372]

Cheers Paul, ta da.

[@stephenwharrior5835]

are you keeping the neighbours entertained

[@jonmapp6803]

Well done - I'm using your videos to convince the wife that we can do the same 😊

[@smithywick]

Great job Paul always scary cutting holes but you did a top job and your confidence is growing by the day mate happy days 👊🚘👊

[@edwardbroomhead4463]

The more you do yourself the more you want to do in future and it all just spirals from there 👍 Loving the series so far 😁

[@RABIDJOCK]

We tip paul.. Before you mastic put some tape 2 or 3 mm from edge. Mastic up and remove immediately. A trick used all the time on boats for a neat finish..

[@chrish3305]

Great job Paul and Jo! Impressive work

[@nigelshort8669]

Nice job. One tip I picked up on 12v electrics is cut one cable 20mm longer than the other this will offset your crimps and avoid shorts. Waiting for next vlog.

[@AlanNFuller]

Belated congratulations Paul on making 100K subscribers. Great Job

[@danieltantram82]

Hi Paul just a tip, I would put bug mesh on the Inside and outside of your fan/vent. This make cleaning you fan in the future a hell of a lot easier! Trust me when you start cooking after a year or 2 you will have a banquet of dead I sects in your roof.

[@chrisarnold4709]

Well done, bet u r so chuffed with the progress you're making and the skills you're learning! Fantastic experience !

[@cathygibbons1743]

I just love it Paul! Please keep telling us what you’re doing with Ronnie, and keeping it real.

[@sg7392]

Get up on the ladder and give it a good spray with the hose especially at the leading edge to simulate driving while it is raining then recheck for leaks.

[@SweeneyTTodd]

Brilliant and scary at the same time I'd leave the side door a little ajar when cooking or for some extra ventilation when needed , but not as good as that Motor Vent Excellent Video

[@clactonmassive]

Awesome job 👍. Cutting holes in the roof is a massive brown trouser moment. I bet the brown eye was winking !

[@andrewhowie4217]

Something therapeutic about watching you install that fan...not sure it would be therapeutic if I had to do it lol! You made it look easy, super job, can't wait to watch your van journeys #VanLife

[@rejects101]

Once again, great job Paul!

[@happysporran]

100k....brilliant, congratulations (nice to see those glimpses of the countryside from the roof)

[@tequeena]

Are you done cutting holes in the van now? So far, so good 👍

[@benny_mc]

Congratulations on the 100k Paul!

[@adrianhydephotography]

Congratulations on the 100k subscriptions.

[@lockodonis]

Paul If you have little experience in work like this then I’m properly impressed.....👌🏻👍

[@TheGrumpyExplorer]

Congrats on 100.000 subscribers. Well deserved.

[@parkin8595]

Some nervous moments, nothing worse than putting holes in things if you get it wrong. Great job Paul, the van is coming along nicely. 👍

[@stephenscrutton2061]

Well in Paul on reaching the 100k you deserve it mate.. And cuppa Jo. Enjoy watching all your vids. Roll on bk to camping days..

[@Triumph_Explorer]

Top job done there!

[@chrisdavison2022]

What thinners did you use to clean the van before fitting the frame? Avoid things like white spirit, as it still leaves an oily residue that needs to be removed with something like acetone, panel wipe or brake cleaner..... White spirit also dissolves sealants. Learned this when I resealed our old caravan... Coated the remains of old sealant with white spirit, it just rubs off, then remove and clean the surface with something like brake cleaner.

[@slazbury15]

100k smashed it.👍

[@craigmaisfield3247]

Great stuff mate. I did cringe a little when you was drilling. 😆

[@DS-ej6du]

Excellent job, Paul and congratulations on reaching 100K subscribers.

[@dazsimpson5076]

Grand job👍👍👍

[@oddmanout98]

Looking good Paul. I was just saying to my wife that I would have used insulated connectors and the you explained how you had a little issue with the connectors. Well done though, this turning out really well.

[@6BRENO6]

Congrats on the 100k subscribers 👏🏻

[@liridonlimani1726]

Great work Paul! Good to see you have a go at it, not sure I would 😂😂

[@Jones-xx2gc]

It takes a bit of bottle to start cutting up a van to fit parts that you have no experience in doing. Hat's off to you. The 11 thumbs down viewers at the time of watching this would be better giving you the benefit of their vast knowledge really.

[@Martyn-rn7ec]

Congrats on reaching the 100k subs. Maybe now you can kick the day job and do what makes you a happy chappy. Super that the fan fitting when smoothly, well done to you both.

[@liveloud9894]

Nice fit, well sealed , good job done ✅

[@zerotraceadventure]

Brilliant mate looks class

[@Seamus3051]

Fine job mate; you're a true craftsman...Cheers

[@HardyTempestsWildCampsandWalks]

Great series, really enjoying it.

[@matthewcunningham8691]

Well done Paul, great job

[@GraysOutdoors]

Well done Paul. I had to drill through my canoe to fit lacing. I know how u felt.

[@DannyMacDJ]

To install a skylight and roof fanyou need a square space! 😉 would of been perfect 😹🤣

[@MisterTeach]

Brilliant progress, but... 🥽 👍

[@welditmick]

These Turbo vents are excellent. I have mine set at around 1/3 power. They are vented even when closed. I use it while travelling, as long as it is only lifted a couple of inches, it has been fine for 4 years used like this.

[@Jaffa1951]

You're a star, Paul. You deserve your 100,00 subs - and more - which I'm sure are coming.

[@SwedishGlobetrotter]

Congratulations for your 100 000 subs. You are worth everyone of them, Keep it going.

[@dpax100]

Nicely done Paul 👌

[@apollo12329]

Brilliant Paul, if anything it gives you more confidence to tackle more difficult jobs. Well done, exciting stuff buddy.

[@ccf3294]

Congrats on the 100k milestone, truly well deserved. Excellent content to watch over a cuppa and a sandwich.

[@stevedon76]

Loving these Paul. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Corcioch]

100,000!! Delighted for you Paul, and Jo for her contribution. Having a few Brew's to celebrate I'd imagine. Onwards and Upwards. 200,000 next.

[@terryclarke7101]

Well done Paul you did a cracking job there , take care .

[@1976mufc]

Love it mate, absolutely a joy to watch this come along

[@WildCampingIreland]

Another great Video Paul , you made it look easy , it on my and so many others people's bucket list I'm sure , so I'll be able to view them all again when I eventually get my baby 🙏 Thanks again for the content 👍 ps your wife Joe is a sweetheart 💚

[@wayneberry8703]

G'day Paul, fantastic job once again mate. I don't think I would be game enough to have a go at it lol. Cheers from Down Under.

[@TimH123]

Eye protection when cutting metal mate.

[@markgibbons4938]

Brilliant Paul and I love how you have a go yourself. This van will certainly give you years of fun and it will be very satisfying knowing that you did it yourselves. Well done both of you.

[@joeysd8489]

Well done on 100k messner