INSTRUCTIONAL- How to measure van height

[@jimeckert607]

Great tips George, and thanks for the mantra demonstration/class!

[@kathleenreyes4345]

🤣 I just love your videos!! Thanks for the humor and for sharing!!

[@reginam7370]

Love your videos! I'm learning so much. Plus, I'm being entertained!

[@managermr741]

George, your quality of work and detail are simply amazing. If it were up to me. I'd make it a Federal offense not to subscribe and hit that like button.

[@MrEdsster]

My friend I've been waiting for this video. I don't have much imagination and wasn't sure how I was going to do this. Once again the master had shown grasshopper the proper technique. You de man

[@normanmazlin6741]

Nice work George, aside from the wobbles on the ladder, I really enjoyed your method!!

[@HumbleRoad]

A real thrill seeker, I am...

[@3generations393]

😂😂😂great video about a serious subject but done with humor. Awesome job-thx

[@edithp.7213]

You make the simplest tasks interesting!

[@crystalstevens5010]

Your videos always have some funny element, which makes me laugh. Thanks for sharing humor with us all. We can meet Ed get enough.

[@Roobah]

Number 9. Number 9.. Number 9. (love the tip about putting the clearance in your face. I know mine is 9' 10" (solar panels are my high point), but that doesnt mean some mechanic fixing m vehicle knows my clearances. Maybe you should also add th width clewrance below or above your sticker. The last thing I did when my solar install was done was lay a level board out over the solar panels and use a laser measuring tool from the board to the ground... Much easier than your board contraption, but your method might be much cheaper than a buying a very, very useful laser measuring tool (accurate to 1/16" at 120'). (get one on sale when less than $40 if you are building out your van and planning a build, very useful tool.)

[@waltgongaware2710]

Hi George ! One thought comes to my ( what’s left ) mind..... this measurement should be done with the van and tanks mostly empty assuring it doesn’t get taller some day. To quote Campervan Kevin “ I’m not saying... I’m jus saying “.

[@HumbleRoad]

Good point!

[@rojo7261]

Have to say love your video's, puts a smile on my face... Always great information. Can't weight to see the finished Van ....

[@CallMeVie]

We did this to our vehicle for our TT and we wrote it in imperial and metric.... Not sure how far we were going to venture out but covered our bases anyway! LOL Your way was hands down way more Funny! Make it your Mantra 9'9"!! 😂😂😂😂👍👍👍

[@journeyman4328]

Very useful info, I have always put the level on the stovetop. Over Medium eggs!🥚 😎

[@maitildamcintyre9344]

George hilarious yet still very informative and practical. I just turned on an Australian friend to your channel. He watched the running board episode and loved it. He’s going to watch the whole series because he’s hoping to build out his own van soon. I was just wondering how tall the van was. How wide will it be? I’m going to need to research what structure I need to house it once it’s mine! Lol I can dream right? My brothers all have steel carport type shelters for their big class A’s. Thanks again for another great video. Love hippie George at the end, especially the hat.

[@HumbleRoad]

I like to think of this van as the Class A of Class Bs.

[@MikeKilo1969]

Hi George, another amazing video! Thanks very much! One thought, the van is 9' 9", but you should add space for clearance. After all, your calculation assumes the obstacle measurement is accurate and second that leaves you one inch or less of tolerance. My advice, make your lable for 10' to account for all variables and prevent a costly mistake.

[@HumbleRoad]

Yes, you are correct. But this exercise was to ascertain an accurate number. What each of us does with it is up to the individual. Personally, I would not risk "inches". As one example; suppose there is an overpass marked with a sign that says, "CLEARANCE 9FT 9IN, but they just repaved the road!!! Now that could mean the actual clearance is 9FT 3IN!!!! And they haven't changed the sign!!!

[@MikeKilo1969]

@@HumbleRoad agreed, there are too many variables to accurately account for. Therefore, knowing your baseline vehicle height is the only known in the "safe passage" equation. Well done, sir. Thank you for the clarification.

[@keosh777]

I,for one, have a label maker. lol. This is not a 'post it' note situation, ha. Hard lesson. Valuable instruction video. Thanks :).

[@tradersato]

Everyone that watches your videos owns a label maker... it’s part of the requirements!

[@HumbleRoad]

:-D

[@mayinnlin1879]

Thank you for sharing awesome! 😍

[@CD-oq8em]

Maybe add a second label under the sun visor. In case you have it down when you are driving.

[@HumbleRoad]

I like the way you think, C D..

[@KatyInNH]

Thanks!!!

[@TheSkiseeks]

Thanks George, you made me smile again. Your Velcro straps are very naughty.

[@HumbleRoad]

Glad I made you smile. As far as the velcro straps; "we each see what we want to see" - Rorschach

[@lindalawson4296]

I'm sad that I can only like this once. ❤️

[@1monagale]

So funny yet so informative!

[@pilotdiana]

I love it. You’re so crazy. Thanks.

[@mollyquinn9120]

Thanks Yogi Humbi now I know your van height better than mine. Teehee ohmmm ♡

[@HumbleRoad]

:-)

[@007nadineL]

Yr voice is so dad soothing to moi. Thx.

[@thesunnyspot508]

I love this guy....

[@dschirmer3992]

George, I have just run this video by the ambulance chasers at the Dewey, Cheatem and Howe law offices. You should put an addendum mentioning that the measurements you calculated are for your specific van using a (insert your air conditioner model here). Your viewer's results may vary. If a viewer were to add an cellular booster or tv antenna that could change the maximum height as well. As always a stellar tutorial.

[@HumbleRoad]

Ha! You are correct, my litigious friend! Some things you would consider common sense must be explained slowly and multiple times! 😝

[@dhyde9207]

@@HumbleRoad ... We live in an age when the obvious must constantly be re-stated.

[@SaSuEnglish]

Ready, Fire, AIM, I love that you are not that type of person! I wouldn't be a subscriber if you were.

[@martinparkinson935]

Hi George, I don't know if it's just the recording angle/ optical illusion, however, your Max Air fan looks quite high on that shot, don't know if you want to check it out to make sure? Cheers Martin

[@HumbleRoad]

Martin Parkinson probably a combination of camera angle and the fact that the maxx fan shroud was open. Good eye though!

[@tompaull3214]

Roof rails.....roof rails ..... I do not recall the roof rails episode. Good heavens, have I missed a Humble episode.... I must find out!

[@HumbleRoad]

Ha! Well, it wasn't a dedicated "roof rails episode." Just part of the day I had all those Georges helping me in the driveway. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5u9p2tnjr2emZo

[@jacqualynwilloughby8133]

Very Useful Info On Height Measurements....But At The End With George On The Table In That Position Repeating The Mantra Of 9' 9...I About Died Laughing LOL!!!!!! So Far One Of Your "BEST VIDEOS"!!!! Now 9' 9 Is Stuck In My Head For The Rest Of The Day...Just Can Get That Image Out Of My Head...Still Laughing...HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

[@patobrien1460]

I don't even own a van....I've got a trailer...it's a small Airstream. So why am I watching a channel about about van's? Cause George is "crazy entertainment"....and he's even taught me things that I can use in my Airstream! I love the guy! One other thing...I've got a 6' ladder AND a lable maker.......

[@HumbleRoad]

Thanks for watching Pat! I.LOVE.AIRSTEAM.TRAILERS. I going to do a video from my local Airstream dealer in the near future. Like you, I can see some crossover between their trailers and my vans.

[@blackwaterhousecork5182]

Know it in both Metric (in Metres & Centimetres and in Centimetres Total) and Imperial (in Feet & Inches and in Inches Total). Just in case. Accidents of Conversion are Accidents you don’t ever want.

[@timob4870]

Rotating laser level on roof. Shine on wall in your level workspace.

[@deniz7mel]

you should also inflate your tyres/tires to the correct pressure before measuring the height

[@LostOnLandAgain]

Let me level with you George, that was very precise. ROFL 9 ft 9.

[@HumbleRoad]

Ohhhh, I see what you did there….

[@grandmaris]

George your videos on Sunday morning are much better then going to church.

[@HumbleRoad]

Bless you.

[@Torin_by_the_Ocean]

You the man. ☺

[@bentnickel7487]

I have my own way of measuring and MY label would read, "height - somewhere between 9 and 11 feet tall, I think".

[@HumbleRoad]

:-D At least you have a ball park idea!

[@opossumgrylls3275]

After you get the horizontal 2" board level, mark a line on the verticle 2" board. Bring both boards to the ground. Measure from the bottom of the marked board to the mark. Measure from the ground to the paint tray. Do simple math.

[@birdnest5814]

Good information but why the carpet? Just in case your wood falls? Love the ending 😊

[@HumbleRoad]

My wood rarely falls… but I'm prepared when it does...

[@birdnest5814]

Humble Road 😲😂

[@dannykane3068]

George, I couldn’t find the video on how you installed the racks on your roof for your future solar panels. Would you please send me the link. Thanks

[@HumbleRoad]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5u9p2tnjr2emZo

[@dannykane3068]

Thanks

[@swisscamperronniecool5419]

All I saw....was the most dangerous ladder part to hang the protective carpet. I am still not back to normal after my September fall from that type of ladder (bi maleolar ankle fracture) Imagine falling head first if the ladder goes backwards...🤕

[@HumbleRoad]

You are correct, I should have NOT leaned off the side of the ladder as I did. Many years on a boat has taught me to ALWAYS keep one hand hard fast. Hope you repair fully.

[@swisscamperronniecool5419]

Humble Road Now you need to get back on your carpet with a new Mantra...😀 "Ladders are dangerous"

[@Carolpb3]

Such a nut! Love your videos.

[@johndavid4831]

As a Truck driver...I find the mantra hilarious. 13' 6"...13' 6"...13' 6"... Namaste.

[@ohiomoto]

Where did you find that 5'5" ladder?

[@HumbleRoad]

Oh I picked it up at the Big & Tall Store! 😊

[@tonynotstated695]

#1 yeah!

[@brucedickman83]

Useful law of all vans 10 ft or don’t go How many solar are u doing 4 or 6 panels

[@HumbleRoad]

I don't put too much reliance on solar. The second alternator is the beast, pushing almost 300amps into the battery. I'm thinking 400w of solar should be fine. Maaaaybe 600w.

[@pedrolavigne9718]

I would be tempted to add an extra inch in case the floor is not leveled.

[@paula.jackson5463]

OAMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM, er 9foot 9! LOVE IT

[@createlovehappy]

Is that max air deluxe fan lower or higher than the ac? And can you drive with it opened up? And how much higher is that?

[@HumbleRoad]

The MaxAir is not as high as the AC and yes, you can drive with it open and also when it's raining.

[@createlovehappy]

@@HumbleRoad thank you for your response. When opened up is the max air higher than your ac?

[@HumbleRoad]

@@createlovehappy I don’t believe it is

[@Samuel10463]

"69" ... You went bad George! Love it! kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5fUaaV7n7yEn7c

[@HumbleRoad]

:-D We each see what we want to see! Ha!

[@David_11111]

I don't think you can fold sandpaper without it being sand to sand or paper to paper ?

[@HumbleRoad]

Fold in on itself twice from each side, or another way to say it; roll each end into the middle and flatten.

[@katcankan7129]

9ft 9", l got it! 🤣👍🏼

[@LadyMarie880]

9 ft. 9 inch got it. LOL thanks

[@ttwillow9073]

You funny!

[@ChristianTravelers]

Fastidious, anal or entertaining … pick 2! We just use two devices. 12' ladder, tape measure. Forget all the carpet protecting and wood constructing. Run the tape down as on the video and eyeball it. Who cares if it's off an inch or two? Our AllStays app just tells us low bridges in foot increments. Good idea to have a height label placement at the top of the windshield. BTW, when your tires heat up and the recommended 61psi is exceeded, does this raise the van? Now that's a test we want to see!

[@HumbleRoad]

I have noticed that after 40 minutes of 60-70mph highway driving in 75 degree weather, my tire pressure increased by two pounds. Consistently! Now that's a good video!

[@PerfectWoodGrain]

"This is my step ladder. I never knew my real ladder". ~Comedian Jay London

[@HumbleRoad]

😂 I wish I wrote that...

[@BelindaTOV]

Silly..... "nine foot nine".....

[@michelouellette6451]

Funny!

[@esparka]

Nein!

[@freeeagle851]

I don't know man, how much time are you spending alone in that garage? Your starting to scare me. 😓

[@HumbleRoad]

:-D

[@andreafratucello4470]

Ahahhah