Making camper van curtains for under £10

[@icanhearyoucanyouhearme9164]

I just watched like 15 of these videos and this is the simplest and best explained. cheers.

[@amandathomas-matthews7451]

Thank you for the great idea of using a tablecloth, so simple! Making curtains and seat covers for a converted transit van and am on my second tablecloth so far. I think it will be a lot cheaper than fabric. x

[@danielmorris6523]

Great video and those curtains looks awesome! I've got a Doblo camper and it has black out film on the windows but I want curtains as well not just for additional privacy but also because without curtains it still feels a bit too much like sleeping in a car so curtains will hopefully give it a more camper van type feeling. Thanks for the tips, will come in handy. All the best, Dan

[@JoelsStuff]

Thanks Dan!

[@peterkane9822]

Hi Joel I used the same idea with the eyelets and wire works well. Here's a tip for condensation I found put cat litter in a sock and stitch or zip tie the top then put between the window and curtains, seemed to work for me

[@JoelsStuff]

Peter Kane Great idea!

[@AllTerrainAction]

interesting idea, never heard of this before.

[@CandyPadilla-nl5pv]

I decided to subscribe only for the fact that you're so polite and calm And humble and very smart I think that you did a real good job simple and easy I just like your attitude hopefully you get more than a thousand subscribers good luck

[@JoelsStuff]

Thank you so much :)

[@MegaStr8shooter]

Thanks a whole lot lol just started the van life ...in a mini van...thinking about making videos myself..you helped me out a lot with cheap ideas

[@JoelsStuff]

MegaStr8shooter Glad I could help! These curtains have lasted well, still good as new! I’d love to do a minivan conversion. Good luck!

[@repp181]

i would have loved to see how you installed the little hooks on the wire, the only part I didn't know how to do it.

[@JoelsStuff]

I think they just screwed in

[@MySonsMother]

What are these wires called and how did you get exact size? Where are the wires sold in America?

[@MegaCozzy]

@@MySonsMother say please you idiot

[@victoriat8481]

Yes same. I needed to know.

[@gilbyz83]

I was wondering that to but I would probably just use some Paracord since I got it laying around. Ima use this idea tho I think.

[@rainygagnon6793]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!

[@lisamcevoy6221]

Thank you, that was exactly what I was looking for. Good luck with your channel.

[@orlandochristopher7325]

What kind of wire and hooks did you use? This looks perfect for what I'm trying to do.

[@AllTerrainAction]

Best curtain idea, I've seen quite a few video's and this seem likes the best idea for windows that arent flat too as if the bottom goes outwards such as a wagon it will simply follow it - better than alot of Velcro solutions!

[@ysatismcculloch5412]

Thanks Joel. Exactly what I needed and they look great!

[@JoelsStuff]

Thanks. They have held up well!

[@jackhenderson2979]

I'm in the process of this with my vauxhall zafira. I didn't think about the curtain wire also at the bottom I only was going to only put it at the top great help cheers.

[@svensvenson7074]

Thanks. Helps for making my T4

[@Sharpie480]

Perfect for what I am looking to do in my canopy.

[@melissanewton7462]

I hope that van wall is insulated then ply lined first? I wouldn't use table cloth. That wall carpet you have there is also available in black from Amazon and would make much thicker curtains for your windows making it warmer for you. I have blinds at the moment but intend to replace with curtains. As I don't have a sewing machine I will use hemming strip which one simply irons in.

[@chevroletimpala3921]

FINALLY! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR UPLOADING!

[@TheGratitudeAttitude]

Great curtain idea!!! Thank you! ~ Maria

[@Namdor2012]

Thinking strong magnets glued (material glue) onto a thick material would be the go, get a good seal to prevent condensation...Get thick material next to nothing at junk shops, glue magnet then glue a piece of material over the magnet to make it look ok ( or fold and glue an edge trim over the magnets).No holes better seal and curtain would fit snug in the recess, curtain would open easy or be removed fully..

[@JoelsStuff]

Namdor Sounds like a great idea!

[@Jennifer-li3to]

Thanks you made it so simple for me..

[@wadee3183]

Thanks for the video! Very helpful. Do you recall the total length of those screw eyes? Don't want to get too long and yours looked just right. Thanks

[@JoelsStuff]

I don’t sorry

[@GeoffBeattie]

Thanks very much for the video! Just what I need for my conversion 👍

[@takeoischi4156]

Brilliant. Gonna do this method on my van

[@nadine9922]

Thanks for sharing! Great idea. Do you remember which Amazon product you bought for the rod?

[@JoelsStuff]

I don’t remember but there are lots of similar products. Good luck!

[@biranstephane428]

the best video ever for curtains

[@LeeOla8]

Great video! Thank you.

[@msafirimhehe]

Great job but one suggestion; those curtains would break more light with an inner layer. Very great design for the bottom and top curtain strings!

[@jameshalford4699]

Would doubling then up be to heavy for the wire ?

[@msafirimhehe]

@@jameshalford4699 Ok. I think they are ok. If the light doesn't bother you to wake up before time then it's dark enough.

[@robertsjames16]

Spot on way to make curtains, just showed my missus

[@lynnescaddan8919]

Rods are better than curtain wire & they don't stretch like the wire does after time. urs look ok tho

[@burtonmackie586]

Good video . I would maybe go for anti moisture/fungus material as I get a lot of condensation sometimes .

[@JoelsStuff]

Good idea, although I’m lucky enough that these are still fine after a few years!

[@realman6856]

Thank you

[@msjahspoon]

Awesome job

[@publicroyalty760]

Might sound silly but never seen and or head of that curtain wire or rod here in the U.S. can you provide a link?

[@JoelsStuff]

Hi there. This was just from ebay a few years back. I’ve no idea who the seller was

[@lynbell1805]

Very helpful! Good video

[@neligospodinova247]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing :)

[@JoelsStuff]

I’d still recommend this - still holding strong!

[@quentinmoss3491]

Just found your channel today and have watched a few this morning, I am looking at getting a plain panel van and doing something similar to you but have to insulate and ply line / carpet first. I have subscribed and look forward to future videos

[@JoelsStuff]

Quey Namaste Good luck with it! Mine already had the insulation done when I bought it so I cheated I guess. My advice would be to think about what you really need, and be as minimalist as you can. I’ve gotten by just fine without a fridge or fancy sink/hob unit etc

[@quentinmoss3491]

Yeah I dont think I will bother with the fridge and its nice having the blank canvas. I am hoping to run my wiring behind the ply panels

[@moviecutcut182]

Very helpful,thanks !

[@BluejuiceT4]

Good luck with the subscribers...remember us orginsl ones when you are rich and famous!

[@timcrook8153]

Where do you get the fabric from ? It’s just what I need.

[@MrFordymoore]

Should have just bought magnetic hooks would save drilling into the vehicle

[@sam-ed8uh]

What a fantastic build! I'm thinking of doing the same with a berlingo. Did you insulate the roof at all? I'm struggling to see how you'd take off the roof liner without ruining it.

[@JoelsStuff]

Yes it’s insulated. It has polyester dacron behind wooden boards, and carpet stuck over it all. The previous owner removed the old roof liner so I couldn’t say 🤷‍♂️. Good luck!

[@sam-ed8uh]

@@JoelsStuff thanks for the reply man, appreciate it!

[@meyer2911]

I want to do the same, did you figure out a good solution?

[@sam-ed8uh]

@@meyer2911 I ended up just removing the roof liner as it was like carpeted cardboard and just bent and creased when I tried to do it nicely. Lined the roof with foil bubble wrap and a 5mm layer of closed cell foam off eBay (using flooring glue spray) and then carpeted over it👍

[@meyer2911]

@@sam-ed8uh Do you recon taht i could just drill into the metal and fasten the hooks there?

[@oldmanad]

hi, i know this is old but can you remember what size bigger hoops you got? currently doing this to mine and like yours, i think i need larger hoops to install into the van. the ones that came with my curtain rail seem a bit too small.

[@JoelsStuff]

I don’t remember sorry ☹️

[@gabriellehuyghe9473]

Great !!! Thank you :)

[@heatherjames3222]

I think using black out curtains would be more effective. You want the curtains to look professional neat, and not tacky. If you have a new campervan you don't want to drill ugly holes all over the place.

[@JoelsStuff]

Yes I wish I had used slightly thicker material.

[@weegizmi1]

Great video, best I've found on the subject, thank you so much!

[@jodiebarter-hayes1684]

Hey, I’m doing this to my campervan also. Just wondering what size hoops you got? As you said the drill was 2.5mm but size are the hoops?

[@JoelsStuff]

Hey there. I can’t remember now what size. Just make sure the drill bit is right for the hoop and it will be fine! Good luck

[@2102Chris]

nice job, thx for sharing

[@cyclerevive]

That looks cool mate :)

[@JoelsStuff]

Thanks! I think they turned out great :)

[@markclarke9265]

Very helpful video 👍

[@maryd5217]

Great job

[@jackietownsend4634]

Would have used thicker material though :o))

[@JoelsStuff]

Not a bad idea!

[@BAK87]

Neat stuff

[@jckdnls9292]

Curtains 10 dollars, sewing machine 120..

[@JoelsStuff]

Hand sow it 🤗

[@TAJS-C]

Not blocking out the light 😬

[@JoelsStuff]

You could use a thicker fabric!

[@vmoonbeam6571]

What’s the name of the wire?

[@JoelsStuff]

I just searched for curtain wire on ebay

[@burnsnight1]

What about using magnets.

[@JoelsStuff]

Great idea!

[@juliannelennard4554]

Oh dear....

[@maximolotov]

wonderful

[@chaoticature]

Just like many others are saying, I couldn’t get my head around a way to install mosquito netting without magnets. Cheers.

[@Boxyboo-ib5gd]

That’s awesome thank you!!! So simple!!!😀I’m getting truck with a camper shell and I want to add curtains that move easily.

[@JoelsStuff]

Good luck!

[@MrStukulele]

Hi, where did you buy the material you used for the curtain from? Thanks

[@JoelsStuff]

MrStukulele Hey! I got it from my local QD store

[@DjKennyisglobal]

Perfect

[@existential_fred]

how are these holding up, kind of tie back would have finished these off nicely

[@JoelsStuff]

A great idea and still on my to-do list after all this time!

[@JoelsStuff]

Sorry, and to answer your question, they are still solid. Only issue is the back colour of them has faded a lot from the sun