AVOID THIS MISTAKE when fitting an IKEA kitchen in your CAMPER VAN

[@LoveSundays]

Here’s the kitchen units I used as everyone keeps asking www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/metod-base-cabinet-frame-white-50205626/

[@royboydanny1415]

To cover up your mistake on the worktop . Cover it with a endcap

[@Cornovii]

Enjoying following the van build and will look great. Regarding the worktop, cut a few inches off the decorative end of the scrap piece and fix it vertically on the end you cut short so it sticks up above the worktop. This will stop things rolling off the worktop behind the drivers seat and give you the extra bit that you cut short.

[@Deepthought-42]

Flat pack kitchens are designed to be installed buildings with solid floors and walls, not a vehicle where they will be subject to vibration, movement and flexing. I would be inclined to glue all joints so that they don’t work loose. To reduce weight and improve space in the van you could reduce the depth of the units and cut lightening holes where the side panels abut each other.

[@tonybucca5667]

That doesn't mitigate the swelling of the particle board from moisture. Cutting holle will only introduce more spots for moisture to enter

[@ewanstevenson]

I've just fitted a Metod kitchen and, yes, they're bloody heavy. I wondered at the time, if I was to do a van build, that you could rout out about half the thickness of the worktop where it isn't resting on the carcasses. That'd save a bit of weight. Also, I hope you sealed the bare edges of the sink cutout. I missed a couple of spots and the laminate has already started to peel away where the damp has got in. ☹️

[@siowat7911]

Good idea. He could fill the void with expanding foam to make it rigid again. The excess off the underside is easy to cut flush with a hand saw. It would look the same but be lighter.

[@leebryantravels]

Was at a camping show, a van had unbelievably nice oak wood all through the ban from an old church roof and thought geeez that must be unbelievably heavy and he'd hollowed it all out, hardly weighed a think 👍🏻👍🏻 hreat idea

[@onionridetv]

Haha I bought the exact same IKEA kitchen with the same worktop and when realises how heavy it is I regret exactly like you did! My main worry was the fact in an event of a crash the worktop becomes a combination of a missile and a blade flying forwards and cutting you in half (xD) that's why I put 2 M8 bolts through it and 2 5mm massive L shape brackets and bolted it with another 2 m8s directly to my garage area barrier (25mm plywood) it's not perfect but a thousand times safer than having it just on wobbly chipboard kitchen unit. Never again any IKEA furniture in a van... I learned from my mistake but it works well in the end xD take care!

[@isabellahodge4162]

Looks great! One though...some Ikea sinks have a matching plastic chopping board that partially or completely fits over the sink for food prep. Sometimes drainage baskets as well. Nothing like that for your sink?

[@MireiaEstefanoOfficial]

This is one of the most helpful video! I have VW T5 and I was looking for Ikea furniture ideas because it's just me and I have no idea how to do it DIY. Will be checking more of your videos for more ideas, cause this one was super super helpful, and now I just wanna go right now to Ikea hahahaha just subscribed btw 😄

[@vikkibendle1341]

IKEA have great instructional pictures….

[@richardsracingmad]

It was an IKEA 40mm dense worktop that sank the Titanic

[@honeyrecardo1970]

Ready made units verses self made ready made came in at 56kg self made 15kg it's a no brainer

[@DebbieHollandNZ]

I love your philosophy of sharing the mistakes as well as the successes - it makes lesser mortals like ourselves feel better about our mistakes. I have just built a flat pack kitchen so I totally relate x and it looks fab! My pet hate runners for drawers I always get them wrong.

[@simonjinks2102]

another great vlog and the kitchen unit looks great but I think I would have chosen a sink that has a covers as once the hob is in you have no prep space. still loving the van though. keep up the great work.

[@richardspratt3318]

I know you probably know this already, but I see you blowing dust away from the front of your Jigsaw quite a bit... if you slide the air control on the side of the jigsaw all the way up then it will blow the sawdust away from your pencil line! Great videos, Im about to start my van in the next few weeks and its always good to get ideas. Keep it up!

[@gonewiththekale]

Dads are awesome🥰 I'm glad he calmed your nerves about it. It really turned out gorgeous!💫

[@andredavies6191]

Great job mate starting to get the feel of what it’ll look like finished now! I highly highly recommend getting to a weigh bridge at this point and seeing how much you way as it soon adds up over your 3.5t limit. Also highly recommend a stage 1 remap once you’ve sorted your engine out. 20mpg seems ever so low. With a remap you should see around the 30s

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks for the tips!

[@petehall9827]

Tidy job there Shaun 👌 once you've got the seat back you'll never see that bit of the counter so I'd say go with it 👍

[@dwightlilly4208]

Great job. I'm in the process of adding cabinets to my van too and I went with a similar set up off Amazon. Yes they are heavy but...they already figured everything out and it's all in the package. I have assembled several package deal in the past and understand the process. Good luck going forward.

[@TheJDWay]

Looks really nice that Shaun. I'm thinking about kitchen units in mine and seeing how you did yours is really helpful. Thank you.

[@kiltycoldbum]

Looks good but not durable enough for van as fitted one and after a few spills and splashes the edges of cabinets swell and burst. I also had profiled edges to van walls as most dont have straight walls in a van. Stay clear of chipboard and mdf.

[@MrBigMalT]

Hi, great vid as usual ❤. Unless it’s a mare to pull the sink back out, make sure you treat the sink cutout in the worktop with pva or silicone to protect it in case water creeps under 👍.

[@LoveSundays]

Yea that’s the plan. I haven’t stuck anything down yet so it’ll come straight out

[@DannyDW96]

Looks bloody ace. And definitely saves the headache of trying build your own like the rest of the KZbin carpentry experts 🤣

[@fredrikbergquist5734]

The joiners on IKEA cabinets are not that strong in a shaking vehicle so I would suggest to use NoMoreNails or similar to glue all the parts together.

[@davefergusson735]

Mate we your honesty re. the occasional stuff up means youre human too!😊 Will be keenly following your build from Western Australia as we are starting ours with a Transit !

[@SToNED_DAYZ]

Be sure to seal the exposed edge on the worktop where you cut out the sink and tap with silicone, water will get in easy and bubble it.

[@LoveSundays]

Yea I’m not doing that until I’ve cut the hole for the hob so I can easily remove the sink again

[@chrisdevalda3970]

Things are coming on really well mate, hope the van gets sorted asap

[@lweleven3423]

Simple fix decorative trim plenty of profiles or even metal trims . Don’t worry about weight it’s a van it’s designed to take way more weight than you can put in it

[@markwilson9534]

Shaun just clad each end panel with some timber and make sides taller than the finish height ofworktop could even tile it as a splashback

[@twist_of_the_wrist]

I've got a Transit 65plate 150ps RWD L3H3 that does about 22mpg running at about 3t and pulling a 1.5t trailer.

[@halfabee]

On my LWB High top Sprinter, I achieve 26 MPG. Constantly and I do not economise.

[@markroberts7866]

You can get metal pieces for the ends of worktops that can cover broken laminates by a few millimetres

[@nemoscamperadventures7563]

Loving the kitchen, it really stands out in the Van with what you’ve done far Save the sink cut out and make a top notch cutting board

[@d2cko]

Looks great! I wouldn't change it now.

[@stuartmassey1205]

Think that it looks great mate

[@Katesharpandvoice]

Why didn't you get a mini kitchen, or Sunnersta? It's all metal and looks lightweight.

[@joline2730]

I had two Ikea cupboards and an Ikea worktop in my camper, and an Ikea sink too👍👍👍💯💯💜

[@krzysztofmroz29]

You should up at least 10cm cabinets to put feet under when you will cook or clean dishes, at home are legs under

[@101purdy]

Got 2 bace units from b q fitted in L shape to my van great storage and work space

[@phillwildman]

I think I would buy a thinner worktop, save weight. Scribe the back and then mark each end befor cutting down the length, as it may not be square. Great channel. 😎

[@halfabee]

Ikea drawer units are heavy. Solid steel sides. I found the 60cm death too deep for my van. The sides of the drawers are steel. They were too much trouble to shorten. I had purchased an Ikea kitchen before to go into a house kitchen (That kitchen was solid wood) and last week I purchased another to go into my RV and returned it because of the metal draws.

[@ellie7541]

Honestly, it looks amazingly beautiful and a great explanation. However, my concern is the weight of the kitchen. If someone were to do van life, the extra weight equals extra costs. Also, when traveling, the extra weight could potentially cause engine stress over the long term. I'm just thinking ahead as I am planning a van life while going to graduate school.

[@markplenty2631]

No one is as critical about a job as yourself when doing a DIY job, looks perfect to me. Good Job!

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks

[@adam091080]

Thank you for the video, I have friends wo had an Ikea cabinet in their van - they found it wasn't road worthy over time - it wasn't built to stand the vibration from the road - they removed theirs. Be interesting to see how road worthy these are over 20k-30k miles?

[@LoveSundays]

It’ll take me 5 years to do 30k miles in the van 😂

[@adam091080]

oh my that's slow travel! well enjoy - my friends do over 10k miles a year & I do a little less durability, vibration these things factor - and we need to build for it - it something for other viewers to keep in mind - durability vs convenience

[@solomon2424]

LOVE IT! I think it looks amazing! Great job!

[@colinpiper6280]

The kitchen looks great Shaun. Good job!

[@paulwillis4022]

Hi Shaun great job , But take out the sink and tap paint pva around the bare wood that will stop it swelling if it gets wet

[@LoveSundays]

Yea I’ll be doing that once I cut the hole for the hob

[@sunseeker8457]

The 2 problems I can see straight off the bat is that you have used normal kitchen handles?? These are ok in a house kitchen. But will not kelp keep your doors closed while driving! And also. It is an Ikea kitchen. Their wood is chipboard wood. This means that after a while the doors hinges will start to break the sides where the screws are. Use liquid nail glue between the metal and the wood for extra support, then screw the doors back.

[@jameschick3551]

Fabulous Kitchen

[@helenellis8367]

That kitchen looks lovely, Very neat & compact but all you need. Great job!

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@projectzip]

Little splash back piece on the bad cut end. 👍🏻

[@cheeseblog]

LOVE SUNDAYS❣️

[@MrTerryb1956]

Excellent workmanship Shaun

[@JessopRyan]

Get a router and use a flush trim bit in the end. It will be fine 👍

[@nigelbarrett3602]

Looking great Shaun keep up the good work.

[@TravellingTorunn]

Kitchen area is looking really great now 😊👍

[@alanjohn6355]

Have the same thoughts around units, flat pack if possible. Even storage ones, ikea "billy" units are slimline front to back, ideal for floor to roof. Do you need to profile the back of the worktop if you fit a splash back? Good job though, check out B+Q tops for weight as well.

[@stoneyrunva]

A concern I would have is that it's made out of particle board and typical moisture from condensation will make it fall apart prematurely.

[@Irideonandon]

Actually, I have those cabinets in several rental houses and they are very durable. 7⃣ years of renters beating them up and they still look brand new. Moisture has zero affect. They are not your Grandfather's MDF boards.

[@stoneyrunva]

@@Irideonandon Rental houses don't retain the condensation like a camper van.

[@Irideonandon]

@@stoneyrunva I live in a camper van and know all about that. My next build is going to use Ikea products. I've seen them personally in house boats, trailer and vans. They are very durable and resistant. They are becoming very popular for vans for a reason. Time has proven them.

[@joanned9029]

Looking really nice Shaun it comeing along nicely

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@heatherbrailsford8428]

That’s brilliant ….I was thinking the error you won’t notice. Looks lovely, well done. The van is coming along nicely will soon be done. cheers! 😊

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Heather 👍

[@Luminoussound2024]

Thats one cool looking kitchen mate 🙏🏻🙏🏻 your doing a grand job

[@paulsmith9327]

Good work for me a thiner worktop also would of raised the units off the floor by 20mm you may have problems with door or drawers touching the floor

[@LoveSundays]

There’s an 18mm spacer that I made between the units and the floor for that exact reason

[@lynmoore8355]

That is an awesome kitchen, just love it well done

[@tonybucca5667]

the MAIN concern with Ikea stuff is the PARTICLE BOARD construction that swells with any moisture. WHAT? MOISTURE in a van???

[@andrewsprason1223]

Is this vlog late tonight I have been waiting. Love it….

[@jonstephens682]

Hi Shaun, sorry for late comment it’s been Galowan weekend in Penzance so been mega busy. You doing an absolute cracking job off the van maté brilliant. No such thing as a mistake it’s just a happy accident, keep doing what your doing buddy.

[@lightningrt434]

Will the hob not be heavier than the bit of wood you remove? Excellent vids btw.

[@davidmooney539]

Looks great beautiful job 👍

[@terryhere3889]

Looks good mate

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@Albert_206]

Hi Shaun, you can adjust the hinges and drawers to align them together. Really do not know how to explain how you can do this in writing but I am sure you Google it adjusting ikea hinges and drawers. Not to criticize because it Already looks need, cheers, Albert

[@LoveSundays]

Yea I know I’ve just not done that yet. I save all these little jobs as finishing touches later on

[@TheBritishbeeman]

Since I watched your last videos iv only gone and brought my self a van 🤪🤪🤪 can’t wait to start converting it 💪🏽🤓 that kitchen looks nice mate 👌🏽

[@LoveSundays]

Best of luck with your build

[@juliescott8679]

My vote would be to buy a new thinner worktop, it will bug you always if you don’t.

[@tonysutton6559]

It looks good.

[@TerryTrackerChannel]

Looks good Shaun. Will you need clips on the drawers and doors to stop them opening while driving? Or is the soft close strong enough?

[@LoveSundays]

I always put magnetic clips on my drawers

[@TerryTrackerChannel]

Job done 👍🏻

[@robertevans6229]

Your van should do nearly 30 miles to gallon ours does same van same year

[@stevewilliams1654]

Fit a end bar £3 from wicks finishes the end off

[@LoveSundays]

Good tip

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

I think it looks superb. How much did it all cost? Thanks for the video.

[@LoveSundays]

It’s all in the full build video DIY CAMPER VAN CONVERSION FULL BUILD TIMELAPSE kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJmwfK2QhNSEgrc However the kitchen cost me around £700’for everything

[@RoamingwiththeRobbas]

Do you have a link to the cabinets and worktop from ikea?

[@sallydingle321]

Looking fab Shaun 👌👍👏

[@michaelsturgeon5210]

Just get a metal end strip for the edge of the worktop

[@dannywade5924]

Keep up the good work mate. Watching from Australia

[@LoveSundays]

Cheers mate

[@curtsk19]

Just put an end cap on it, should have one anyway so it doesn't get damaged from the seat

[@lesklower7281]

Your kitchen looks really good

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you 😊

[@lovedayayto7652]

The Range has a very budget friendly camper kitchen counter - you get what you pay for it I think as its not the most elegant looking counter 😂

[@ppo2424]

Someone mentioned you might be short of prep space when you put the burners in, I have a cunning plan! Add a removable top over the loo.BTW where's the jacuzzi going?

[@sparkie920]

Is the off cut of the worktop big enough to be used as a lid for the toilet

[@julien7464]

Good job Shaun, how about a metal edge strip on left hand, would it help? Keep inspiring ❤

[@LoveSundays]

Good tip

[@gavinwilkinson3722]

Why not take a large hole saw to all the internal surfaces that no one sees and massively reduce the weight?

[@helvetecaLLC]

How much has water around the sink affected the countertop so far? Is it bubbling up or swelling?

[@martinbelsey3622]

Have you used rails behind the unit? Or have you used the brackets that came with the units that are meant to slot onto the rails and put a screw to them?

[@LoveSundays]

It didn’t come with rails so I built my own wooden rails to screw the metal brackets into

[@johnnymac26]

Looks good to me mate 20 mpg aint that bad

[@STEVEHOLE1]

Router would do the worktop

[@thenullco]

Loving your work. 😀

[@Bob-kz4gw]

just add a piece of rubber, plastic, or wood trim at the end of the counter to hide the blunder

[@stevehince8887]

Wondering whether the units would go together without the backs??? To save weight

[@LoveSundays]

The backs are thin cardboard type chip board so I don’t think removing them would make much difference

[@TheGavner1]

Great vid ! Will the doors & Drawers not come open whilst driving ?

[@LoveSundays]

Yes it will. I’ll be installing magnetic catches to prevent this

[@MyAussieHouse]

How do you stop the drawers opening when on the road?

[@shane555]

Another great video buddy! Quick question... Did you make the shelf above the cab, or was that already in the van?

[@LoveSundays]

No it’s a metal one that came with the van

[@shane555]

@@LoveSundays ahh, cheers buddy. Just spent the day faffing around trying to make one for my van 😂

[@joshhawn3988]

i would never trust them screws or anchor points holding the cabinets to the walls

[@taicronck9559]

Great job

[@danieltill7941]

Hi Dude, can you help with the internal width at roof level?

[@shanegreen2583]

Grand job