The Reality of Building A Van - We're All Over The Place

[@ryanrowe1975]

Great progress!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks Ryan! Appreciate it!

[@ryanrowe1975]

@@MathersOnTheMap You're Welcome!

[@keifyw7444]

How I am envious (in a good way) the kind of relationship you two have. Subbed and I am manifesting all the best fot you and for me. 💕💕💕

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Aww thank you so much!! ❤️❤️

[@christoffer1973]

Great build. For metal shaving you can put a strong magnet on the hullsaw. Then you will not have so much metal shaving around.

[@Freezetyle]

The “raw”ness of the video is definitely refreshing! As cool as it is to see the highlights, seeing the ins and outs and thought process of the whole thing is a nice change of pace

[@MathersOnTheMap]

I kind of missed it a bit to be honest! Haha

[@wanderingoutyonder]

Love seeing some different approaches to vans - we went with the NO BUILD approach in our Ford Transit 250 - but love to see what others are doing! ~Karen & Shannon WOY

[@CasLaz]

Love to see build 2.0, we almost finished our first one (started around the time when you finished the first one). Your first series been super helpful, keep it up I'm sure the 2nd one will be very helpful for lots of new people starting their builds.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thank you guys really appreciate it!!! Stoked to hear your vans almost done too!

[@OldExodus]

That diamond plate mat looks great…..very rugged look 👍

[@SeizeTheAdventureCo]

I love how you recorded all of the thinking sessions. Such an accurate representation of the process. Although your builds are more elaborate then mine, I definitely find myself in those thinking sessions often. Awesome video dude

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Haha right! 70% of my time is thinking about everything.

[@AdventureOtaku]

I came to say the exact same thing! Sometimes you just have to stare at it for a while. I’ve done two builds, and Kev’s build is extremely complex…A lot of systems in this van. Really excited to see how it comes together. 2 things… I didn’t buy a hole saw for that. I refused knowing I was only going to use it for one thing, and it was pricey. I used a jig saw. Also, in campgrounds, shore power hookups are generally on the left side of the van/camper. I know you did it on that side because all your electric is over there but you are going to have run your shore power under the van to get there… not a biggie.

[@14Bugsy]

Im trying to work with that hard plastic tube too. It's going back. New bending one is in my cart now. Thanks

[@MathersOnTheMap]

You got it Della!!! Soften it up with a heat gun or blow dryer if ya need too. Heat gun could melt it tho

[@wyatt4778]

Happy Tuesday!

[@arkvancampervan9617]

Yeah...another Van Build Episode !!! By the way, thank you for bed liner spray idea. I did to my van..it looks awesome

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Heck yea! So easy and such a nice finish 👌🏻

[@ab-ym3bf]

Isn't that just part of the fun of self-building: do what you want to do at that moment in time? That at least is how I build my van at the moment. Only difference: I have no deadline.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

I hear ya! There’s pros and cons to it for me!! Haha

[@billhurley5406]

Great progress.

[@jemjr1628]

That is going to look great when it’s done! You should rent it as a side hustle!!

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks John!!! Maybe?!?! I’d have to look into it, liability may be too much 🤷

[@lee-3541]

I will make a deal with you over the next 30 days... YOU TWO CONTINUE TO VAN BUILD AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO SKI AND WATCH... THAT WAY THE UNIVERSE STAYS IN BALANCE! 😂 Simply keep in mind the golden rule... MEASURE TWICE AND CUT ONCE! 🤔 Ski Update... I did get my pro instructor certification last Thursday and Friday at JF. 🏆 It was two days of brutal weather along with terrible conditions (snow, ice, dirt and slush). Along with two old school instructors who did not believe in technology! 😱 Enjoyed the vlog.... Later

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Yikesss those conditions do not sound fun. This weekend should be though! I was tempted to head north but committed to the van! Haha thanks for watching Lee enjoy the snow

[@tonyfsr-sy5zt]

Vibration will cause these screws to loosen over time. You may want to apply some liquid LOCTITE-242 Threadblocker.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

For sure, we got it on there 👌🏻

[@florida_familytravels]

Love your new build. Question: why are you putting the power inlet on the passenger side of the van. I did it on the drivers side because all utilities on a campground are on that side.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Thanks!!! Mainly because our electrical is the passenger side and since we rarely stay at campgrounds I rather keep the internal wire short. For the few times I plug in the extension cord is usually long enough anyway

[@florida_familytravels]

@@MathersOnTheMap Gotcha. That makes sense. We love watching you guys! We’re a couple of weeks away from finishing (finally 😳). In May we’re putting the sprinter across the Atlantic for a European road-trip.

[@scottdixon9223]

I’m a collision repair tech by trade. Watching this video you mentioned wanting to use bolts on your outlets but didn’t want to put nuts in the inside. Look into thread setter inserts and thread setter tool. Just for future reference if bolts are what you’d like to use.

[@MathersOnTheMap]

Oh yea I got one of those for rivnuts! Didn’t event think to use it

[@bobkatc9368]

Probably too late but you can pull the sheathing off the wire to save some weight.

[@Scrambler85]

I always place magnets on either side of where I am drilling to keep the metal shavings in place. Progress is looking good 👍

[@MathersOnTheMap]

That’s brilliant, Geesh I wish I thought of that!

[@Scrambler85]

@@MathersOnTheMap A tip I learned on KZbin university