MAXXAIR FAN INSTALL | DIY Fiat Ducato Van Conversion - No Experience Van Build

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Hey guys and welcome to Episode 7 in this No Experience Van Build Series. Today was another big job done as I installed the Max Air Fan Deluxe which will defiantly be a great addition to the van. It means I can finally start to cook all sorts of smelly goodness inside without having the smell of onions lingering around for days like I had in the Galaxy hah. I got the fan from leisure vehicle services who were a great help and I would highly recommend them for any parts you need in your conversion.
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[@baldvale5418]

Hi Will i'm loving this Van build series please keep the video's coming. For nice straight line when using silicone ect use masking tape all around so that it looks like a frame & then apply the silicone. To give you a smooth finish mix some washing up liquid and warm water in a jug (about a quarter full) dip your finger and smooth it over the silicone keep dipping as you go & you don't need to press on. Once the silicone is dry then peel the masking tape off. Hope this helps. All the best.

[@Boppa1260]

Use masking tape around the surround of the window put your silicone or silkaflex on ,then remove tape nice clean lines.🤗

[@Jay-ro8xt]

Ha lol just wa I was going to say . Funny enough iv just bought masking tape for the same reason 😅

[@IMP3TIGO]

Yes, or painters tape. This is the general best technique for straight and clean caulking, in your bath or your Fiat Ducato.

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thanks I’ll give this a try

[@Richard-eb8dy]

@@WillsWhereabouts also use turps to clean it after applying it. to clean it nice and smooth. Use a rubber gloves with the turpes to get it extreemly smooth. After that remove the masking tape.

[@Bk_MxLife]

Not going to lie nearly spat my drinck out when that frame fell down. Loving the build fella

[@WillsWhereabouts]

😂😂😂

[@B16KVB]

Trick to getting a neat finish with sealant is instead of using a spatula, get some spit on your finger and run it along the bead of sealant, sounds strange I know but learnt it when I was an apprentice plumber 😂

[@MichaelG1986]

Watching you muddle through, learning new things is great fun. Really enjoy your videos. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[@simpleslikethat]

Just finding this after being hooked on Greg Virgoe's excellent van series...As some one just planning to do a van conversion this is gold!!....Greg, this is how you do it... Will, ya beauty , o shit..Haha.....this is how it will be for a lot of us...Brilliant stuff Will.

[@mattsimmons2511]

I’m a motorhome technician and use sikaflex everyday. Less is more in my eyes mate. If you need any advice give me a shout… happy to help. Keep up the good work

[@thisisadebrown]

Although you seem to say that you don’t know what you’re doing, you are also coming up with some excellent ideas, for instance the plastic sheeting/bag that catches the metal swarf

[@yogeshbhurtel8324]

Mood was down for some reason Just saw your video now I feel better

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Glad I could help 😀

[@hazza240]

Squirt some mastic up in the ridges on the inside, between the wood and the ceiling. If you can get it in deep enough it will make a seal with the mastic you applied on the outside, and help prevent any drips coming down.

[@sushilangelo]

8:30 That antique motorcycle...

[@stevestrange2004]

Drill bits with a point usually for wood Masonry bits have a spade end And as for silicone, you can get a mastic tool and use masking tape to get a good edge Good luck with the build

[@cocopufer5667]

you could have used metal roofing screws they have rubber washers built in so you don't have to seal them, or you can buy little round pre caulked vinyl dots - also used for metal roofing to put over the screws so you don't have to caulk them. rather than sica flex you could also have used a liquid roof coating like snow roof, which may have been a little easier - however all that said, nobody's gonna look at your roof, that's a tall van! and if its not leaking then you did a good job.

[@007floppyboy]

Fit a small fan in the floor, and on super hot days park in the grass (longer the better), instant air-con, the air is 5-10 C cooler.

[@tinblue]

Dip your finger in some water and use your finger to make the mastic neat.

[@shaunmichaels6801]

Spit works better with very little pressure.

[@shhhaua9426]

Oh happy days!!!

[@Tango-oscar-mike-mike-yankee]

👏🏻 great job,your definitely more confident and it’s making your work a lot easier for you,well done mate🤜🤛

[@mrjones9424]

I told you before to cut the end of the tube to agood angle with a Stanley knife so you get a nice finish.

[@WillsWhereabouts]

I did cut the tube hah

[@banjobushcraft8454]

Had similar fan in my camper trailer let’s a lot of daylight in so no sleeping in! Made up a blackout curtain for inside the van when fan not in use

[@adamwoodward2313]

Nice to see this van build coming along. When using silicone, or decorator's caulk first use a Stanley knife and cut the end of the nozzle off at an angle, about 45 degrees, and about 5 to 10mm from the tip. The further away from the end of the nozzle, the wider the bead of silicone will be. Then, to get it nice and smooth you could go with the old-school method which involves spitting on your finger and using it to smooth over the silicone, or I guess water with a little washing-up liquid would also work. Good luck with the rest of the build.

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thanks for the tips Adam I’ll give this a try next time

[@cornwalladventuresandbeyon5709]

Your videos are the only ones I watch that make me feel emotions like fear 🤣make me laugh out loud and pride when you find the solution to all the issues you come across. Keep up the hard work, your an inspiration 😊

[@kristielevy540]

I could watch you all day, love that you leave your blunders in, it's what makes you relatable, I'm learning but also cracking up with laughter at the same time. Cheers your new Subscriber from Down Under

[@sophieeeeeeee123]

Best thing on KZbin so entertaining. Some great kenny Everett diy man bits, honest information

[@bryangraham9514]

When using sealant, wear surgical gloves, dip a finger in a tub of water, and run your finger along the bead of sealant. Usually gives a nice neat edge👍

[@malcolmrowe5031]

Add Washing up liquid to the water as well

[@lostoffgrid]

Mate, your absolutely bonkers and I love watching your videos. I just installed a maxxfan on my lwb sprinter inspired by your video. I was very nervous about cutting a hole in the roof, but your and Greg virgo was a great help x

[@thenomad9853]

You need a Fuggee kit for that silicone - hands down the easiest solution, better than tape, better than wet fingers etc etc. I'm crap with sealant and even I can make it look good with the fuggee blades

[@peinnnxxzz]

Love from Nepal

[@silvercamper6478]

Hi loved the video you show the real van building with worts and all the the only builder I've seen goes out in the van why building great! Thanks Bill

[@ravsingh1576]

These videos are getting better each week. Proper excited with each job thats getting ticked off. Nice job with the fan mate.

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Appreciate it Rav

[@pongping1378]

Dude tape up then apply sillocone the spray with soapy water and use your finger to smooth out perfect every time. 👌

[@bishrantbaral4700]

I started watching your video while you were stuck in Nepal in the lockdown and yeah it has been amazing experience watching you since then . your videos are joy to watch . love form nepal .

[@62nidge]

Wet you're index finger in water and run along the silicone 👍

[@ansboy9478]

WELL DONE WILL, SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE, LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT VIDEO.

[@robertpierce123]

I used to work at an RV shop and it is VERY difficult to make lap sealant (Sikaflex) look good, takes lots of practice. What's important is to start with a clean surface and then ensure that your seal is complete, including over the screw holes, and from what I see it looks like you did it right. If your fan assembly has a reverse setting, you can use this function to create positive pressure inside the van and then spray soapy water around the seal. If you see bubbles, you'll need to touch up the seal. (You can also use this method to check the windows you installed.) Also, if you find that you need to remove any sealant, there is a chemical called Hexane that is excellent for this, although I don't know how easy it is to get it in the U.K.; you need a permit to buy it in the U.S.

[@sharkamov]

*Absolutely **_smashing_** Will!!!* - You can be proud of yourself! 👌

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hi Will, great video,it looks FANtastic LOL,you have done well for the first time fitting.it works perfectly.

[@kieranb3815]

Love it. Total calamity.

[@aaronheer6141]

Your a legend doing this work.. id never trust myself doing all that lol.. keep it up dude!!!! This van build is going to epic!!!

[@AdrianKingsleyHughes]

That's your biggest fan, Will :D

[@randoneur]

Get yourself a Kreg pocket hole jig and screws. You'll never look back after doing a few wooden frames...

[@mcimon91]

That was great! Your confidence is showing more and more when you're doing your build! 👍 And if you look at rv videos where they show the roof, their sealant is also blobby and smudgy. I guess it's the texture of the product.

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thanks Martine

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

Well done Will…I’ll be a lot happier when you’ve finished clambering around on that roof! 😳🙏

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Haha so will I

[@philipmification]

Good work! Great shorts.

[@Moloko_b]

I’m going to be honest with you, Will. I get major anxiety problems when you start using power tools and it makes it hard to watch at times 😬🙈 stay safe, fella 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Haha sorry for causing you anxiety 😂

[@Moloko_b]

@@WillsWhereabouts Watched too many of those DIY mishaps vids, probably lol 😂

[@kieronstevens3450]

You’re doing o brilliant job, the van’s coming on really well 👍

[@andrewh9629]

Sikaflex type silicones you need some soapy water on your fingers then it smooths out nicely. Otherwise it sticks.

[@pau1phi11ips]

Why didn't you mount it further forward where there's flat bits on the roof? Enjoying the build series btw!

[@garethwilliams8406]

With regards to the sikaflex, or any type of sealing to be honest, if you making tape around where you want to seal then take the tape off it will look a lot neater. With regards to the the ice gem look, you can spray simple washing up liquid and water onto it and then on your finger, and rub them down. Keep spraying your finger on each one. Hope that helps

[@Rickym403]

Great job mate 👍🚐

[@timwhite10]

Use painters tape offset off the desired line first. Then finger in soapy water (or spit) along to smooth the sealant. Let set up a little only and remove the painters tape.

[@jond7583]

Try getting a cheap one inch paintbrush, shorten the bristles to just under half length with a pair of scissors then dip in thinners/white spirit and brush over the wet sikaflex... doesn't give a smooth finish but gives a neat brushed finish much like the seam sealer underneath the vehicle's body. Excellent videos by the way... can't wait for the finished project!

[@SiGr10614]

awesome update!!! another sunday another great video. :)

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thanks Simon appreciate it

[@MultiOutdoorman]

Trim the surplus butyl tape off. Then apply masking tape around the maxxvent; and tool the sealant off with your finger ( plenty paper towels handy) peel masking tape off before sealant starts to cure though ...

[@shaunduffy900]

Mate your updates are bloody awesome , love watching!!!!!

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Cheers Shaun appreciate it

[@charliesmith353]

Put a glove on and run your finger over the sealer. You could use masking tape to give you a nice clean edge finish. Sorry Will shouldn’t laugh but it’s fun watching you do this. Max respect for getting the job done 👍🏻

[@mrsuds9924]

Sicaflex is sculpted best with wet finger and plenty of clean up

[@zacg1956]

Some crazy thunder storms and a raging hangover.. This video is exactly what I needed 👏

[@WillsWhereabouts]

😂😂

[@michelq29]

At 3:45 you talk about a 400 centimeters frame, that's really a big one 😂 (= 4 meters = 12 or 13 feet)

[@oneyearoutproductions]

When I need a solid straight line when smoothing out caulk, I use a good brand painter's tape

[@outandaboutwithandrew5762]

Think you were suppose to say while you are doing 70 down the motorway! 😄😉😄

[@WillsWhereabouts]

😂 my vans limited to 67 anyway so I can’t even make 70 hah

[@MultiOutdoorman]

Id also skip the screws. Glazing adhesive (polyester stuff) is good enough for bonded windows so it should hold a plastic roof vent. Prop the wood spacer off the floor with some vertical battens while the sika stuff sets overnight, I use some plasterboarding telescopic supports. Cheap to buy and work a treat. !

[@jamesbosslet994]

You are doing amazing, love the van build series!

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Cheers James!

[@JULIA-vm4rb]

I’m glad to know I’m not the only one that calls inanimate objects a twat!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Haha I call everything a twat

[@stevetash5032]

New to your channel. Just dido on the safety glasses etc. A pro knows enough and cares enough to do things slow, safe and careful. Good luck my friend

[@TheHui]

For someone who is new to all this building.. you’re actually pretty decent. Ofc it won’t be 100% professional but still a top job mate.

[@ealdoctor11]

Nice break from my own DIY project.....thanks

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Thanks Eric 😀

[@gooch1013]

Hey buddy When you seal with any sealer and want a pro finish. ..use masking tape strips on top an bottom of work area. ..seal and smudge product in and pull masking tape off for a clean line. Hope it helps. Cheers

[@8BROWNIE8]

you are doing great mate, just take ya time and good luck with it!

[@deirdre444]

There is a product called Dicor Self-leveling Lap Sealant that works well for MaxxAir ceiling fans. Same installation with a caulking gun, but buy extra and be generous with it so you will assure a good seal. Too late for Will's install but when he goes back up on the roof periodically to check the seal for receding areas that lead to leaks, you can probably reinforce your seal with Dicor over top of your Sikaflex.

[@josephrowley2172]

Drill bits are straightforward to identify. Wood has a sharp pointed tip, Metal has a cone end, and masonry usually have winged tips.

[@peterlori36]

the white van man now has a fan. looks really good. make sure that it is sealed. be safe have fun keep moving.

[@thesammyt1994]

Glad you found what you wanted to do . You were not enjoying it at hartpury doing your sports course and dealing with the fun police hugo all those years ago haha . Big fan of your content . Ps it’s Sam , your old halls mate

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Haha hey mate hope your good and doing what you love with animals!

[@toddcouchman4344]

Oh Will. Very entertaining van built. Very much enjoy watching.

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Cheers Todd

[@shropshireladoutdoors743]

Should have cut of the excess of your seal and taped all round about 5mm off your fan and on the top where you don't want it put on the mastic spray with soapy water smooth with wet soapy finger and wipe of excess on a rag as you go when you have finished pull of the tape for a nice clean edge

[@Gasmaskratto]

tea time!

[@prasadkumta3432]

Hey will have a great weekend and stay safe. Thanks for uploading this video and today is my birthday looks like i got best present from you.

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Happy birthday mate

[@prasadkumta3432]

@@WillsWhereabouts thank you will

[@markwhitehead64]

Hi really enjoyed seeing your van project really looking forward to seeing your next video keep safe 😷👍🏻

[@pamelarobinson8770]

Dab of washing up liquid on your finger then run it around the edge of the sealant = nice neat finish. 😁

[@Jrscarratt]

Wooden drill bits have a spike on the tip, masonry drill bits have triangle shape on the top and metal drill bits are generally just pointed

[@compostcorner5934]

Great job mate 👍..l must say will . That van is brilliant.great choice .. Id love one ,but for now I still have my Cosy astra van Been to Norfolk and that Cotswolds in the last few weeks..😁 I'll try and share a short video of van soon

[@JDfishmann]

You’re inspirational mate 👍🏼

[@chris20years1]

That fan looks awesome you did really well installing it looking forward to next update

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Cheers Chris, loving the fan

[@chris20years1]

@@WillsWhereabouts no probs the fan is awesome

[@NorfolkBlue94]

Use a Finishing Tool, to get the Silicone looking tidy. 👌

[@ChrisTheButcher]

Another cracking video buddy

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Cheers Chris

[@kriscoombe3415]

Ad get some metal trim say about 3 inches wide and trim around over the mastic. Fix with rivets or self tappers with the seal washers so no leaks mate make a much better look in you van 👌

[@mitchellcampion3880]

Absolutely smashing it mate. You'll be fully fledged handyman after this build haha

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Haha let’s hope so

[@janetpunzalan5029]

Looking forward to your next stealth camping 😊

[@uditmaharjan5389]

Love from NEPAL bro ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Therandomlifeofmarks]

This is comedy gold! Good on yer Will 😆🙌🏻

[@arawphoto]

Love this series!

[@burvenstein]

For sicaflex, Try wearing rubber gloves then spraying your finger with contact cleaner and rub that around. Helps make a smoother seal although probably not the professional way. Plus saves getting too messy

[@brianjoseph3818]

Well done will another good video keep them coming

[@EthansDreamScape]

Made it early this time! Live you build it's making think I could build one without experience, now just the money part lol

[@WillsWhereabouts]

For sure you could

[@thinkingoutofthebox.9421]

Wood have a sharp point, masonry for bricks ect have a sideways square/ diamond shape tip, the other type is for metal.

[@Garry_2Rs]

My heart is in my mouth every time you are let loose with tools or machinery. But just like Tom Cruise, you do your own stunts. Great content again nice movie - keep it up, Will!

[@WillsWhereabouts]

😂😂😂 love it

[@MyMy-tv7fd]

TRY NOT DRILL TOWARDS YOUR WRIST OR FINGERS, ONE SLIP = MUCH CLARET

[@tsrgoinc]

I’m not convinced he’s going survive the build! 🤪

[@iainamurray]

Glad I’m not the only one that flinched at this! I suffer from “catastrophisation” (I made that up) which means when I see something like this, my imagination plays out the worst case scenario. Claret abounded in my head for a moment there!

[@Charlie-yv3ib]

@@iainamurray there is actually a term for something similar! Catastrophizing!

[@davehughes6501]

I was cringing when i saw him drilling like that.. only because i've drilled into my hand 😩

[@WillsWhereabouts]

Hahaha 😂😂

[@snoman1999]

Such a satisfying moment when you connect yr Max air Fan to the power and she bursts into life 😍🚐💨

[@Merlinsluck]

Great Job!

[@briggsy3155]

For a smooth finish with sealer spray some wd40 on ur finger and smooth it off with ur finger you will need to keep spraying ur finger as you go but always works well for me

[@SerialGrillerCyprus]

Way to go Will!