Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van - New Floor

Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van - New Plywood Floor
In this video, we are fitting the new plywood floor over the battens and Celotex insulation.
I'm using 12mm hardwood ply, these are secured to 25mm x 50mm softwood battens set out between 350 - 450mm centres.
The insulation is 25mm foil-faced Celotex PIR rigid board and has a thermal conductivity of 0.022 W/mK.
The joints between the boards are reinforced with wooden biscuits, these are glued in one side only just in case the floor needs to be removed.
We used the existing plywood floor as a template and even retained some of the tie-down loops within the rear garage.
The materials for this section of the build were purchased from a local DIY store and should be readily available.
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Thank you for watching. #gregvirgoe #vanlife #tinyhome

[@dcdc1970]

Credit where credit due . This conversion is well thought out and has everything that the van conversion market has been looking for ! A complete how to and walk through series...with quality workmanship , attention to detail , brilliant narrative and knowledge base, product details and links. These videos are not easy to deliver in such detail with this level of insight , and I'm sure this is going to be one of, if not the best video series on the subject. This is a growing market in the U.K , EUROPE and the U.S and all of the mainstream converters are taking panel van conversion seriously. And with OTR prices of up to 60k they can't afford not to. What Greg is doing is answering all of the how to's and what if's on the subject , and showing us that it can be done to a high standard on par with or even better than a lot of mainstream converters, and he is probably the first to do so in such well informed detail. You can't buy this information! KZbin at its best. Hats off to him !!

[@GregVirgoe]

WOW! What can I say, I'm extremely humbled by your very kind words of praise. There are many products to use and many ways to convert a van but the one thing I had in my mind when I set out to do this project was to do the very best I could within my skill set and budget. I cannot express how thrilled I am that everyone is finding my videos to be interesting and useful. That really does make this whole process so much more worthwhile, and I'm very grateful to everyone that has taken the time to watch me and give me fantastic feedback. Thank you so much.

[@deutscheklassiker5677]

Dead right DC! :-)

[@williamdonnelly2705]

Completely agree with DC. You underestimate your own talent. I am sure there are many people who would pay for this detail. Cannot thank you enough for your insight.

[@kr1886]

excellent post dc!

[@alanmay1945]

Yes, I could'nt agree more with above comment. These videos surpass excellence, they are superb, & so well conveyed too, a natural teacher/communicator. Thanks Greg! Alan, Norwich, UK.

[@edhass6774]

I'm so gonna have a go at this myself, thanks to your Video. Thank you Greg.

[@GregVirgoe]

Hope it all goes well 👍🏼😃

[@edhass6774]

@@GregVirgoe Thanks mate. Well I get my van next week,😀

[@garylittle1278]

Just bought my first van yesterday and I'm a total novice but just watching your videos is the boost I need! Cheers

[@serajul6772]

Wonderful video. Thanks mate.

[@amandaneilson8561]

Thank you so much for sharing all these videos. The way you have broken everything down actually makes it seem almost achievable for an absolute novice like me. This really is brilliant.

[@GregVirgoe]

You are so welcome Amanda, We are doing another van at the moment so new videos out every few days :D

[@bosse641]

Very nicely done.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much

[@tanyaroyredcar]

noticed that the stubble is starting to grow. Greg was so clean shaven at the beginning and a little shy of the camera. Now he's settling in; fame is setting in ladies and gents. It'll be a full beard by Easter, hair down to his neck and T-shirt yellowed and full of holes. Teasing. Loving it .... R & T

[@GregVirgoe]

HaHaHa, this is so great you guys, maybe it's the inner Van-Lifer in me trying to get out lol You are right about the camera too, with each video you start to feel more at ease in front of the camera. This was shot on a Sunday, so I tend to give my face a break at weekends and on Monday I'm suited and booted and off to the big city for my day job. Thanks so much for a great comment, Love it!

[@bathfun]

Blimey, your videos are brilliant. Thank you.

[@GregVirgoe]

Sanjeev Chaddha glad you like them 😃

[@bigwheelsturning]

I think this is the first time that I have seen anyone reuse the tie down cups. That will really help hold the floor down in case of a roll over.

[@GregVirgoe]

I needed something secure to strap my motorbike to. Looking at fitting another couple of loops to the side structure of the van in the garage too and a removable wheel chock for the front wheel.

[@edysinsimon8646]

Smart move using the "D" ring loops for the new flooring! Outstanding works as it seems to be the case as useual.

[@GregVirgoe]

I needed to put back something that I can strap a bike down to. The side ones will be covered by gas and batteries etc so this made sense. Thanks for great feedback.

[@danimichael2901]

Greg Virgoe you mentioned using extended bolts to compensate for the added height to the floor. How long were the new bolts you installed? My stock floor is in pretty good shape so I’m planning to reinstall it over my insulated floor. Thanks in advance! These videos are my self build go to’s!

[@kevingallagher2729]

Fantastic videos on the build, well done. They’re so helpful to a new starter van builder Thankyou

[@GregVirgoe]

That’s good 👍🏼 I’m pleased they are helpful to you. It’s exactly why they are here. Hope all goes well with your build. 👍🏼😊

[@dcdc1970]

It's worth noting that a lot of conversions either self build or commercial, are made with no floor insulation at all, just ply and an overlay of covering , usually vinyl. This floor installation addresses heat loss through the floor which is usually overlooked. Effectively this conversion is being constructed within a thermally insulated box impervious to moisture and has soundproof qualities thrown in. a brilliant foundation for any conversion.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much for such great feedback. If you look at the way caravans or bespoke motorhomes are built they are a double skin sandwich of solid insulation forming a rigid panel. With our van at best it’s a tin box. With a huge potential for both heat loss and heat gain. So anyway we can improve that will make living in it much more comfortable and economical. Pleased you liked it.

[@dcdc1970]

indeed, and rigid foam has excellent thermal and sound insulation properties. I've looked also at closed cell 2 part spray foam , which I think could offer a similar thermal resistance to rigid...but it is difficult to apply to the right depth effectively and not enough is known about how it cures over time in such an enclosed space.

[@Navillus2273]

Awesome videos, without all the extraneous BS that comes with so many Vanlife videos on youtube. Practical invaluable information. Thanks for being a real person, and thanks for doing this!

[@davidtwigg5252]

Hi Greg. Just to say I'm well impressed with the way you tackled your van build. Particularly insulating and boarding. Expertly done. Thank you.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you, David, for your kind comment.

[@MrThomasBrandon]

Hi Greg, You do fantastic work! Your videos are exactly what the van conversion community needs! Your knowledge and expertise is much appreciated and will be put to great use when I do a sprinter conversion of my own one day. Thanks for sharing! Keep doing what you're doing.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Brandon, have you started planning what you want inside it?

[@MrThomasBrandon]

Not yet, but you and a few others have given me some great ideas. My first priority is to finish grad school, then I'll start the planning. For now, I am just obsessed and watch any sprinter conversion video I can find.

[@PeterWestlakeWebb]

Nice tidy job, taking shape now. 👍🏻

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes Peter, thank you. Once I start making cabinets frames and see them go it that when I think I will have turned the corner. There's so much to think about with the services and mostly the electrics has taken a great deal of planning. I want it all to be hidden so you have to think far in advance of yourself.

[@PeterWestlakeWebb]

Greg Virgoe yep, I’m in the trade myself and there’s nothing worse than getting halfway through a job and realising you’ve forgotten something😢 usually just after the plastering!!

[@neilcox1911]

Greg you should open your own camper conversion company your workmanship is brilliant and I love the talk through of each job and series you do. Absolutely brilliant workmanship 👍🏻😜

[@GregVirgoe]

I’m hoping I can just inspire others to have a go at their own builds.

[@snowgalvin5527]

Your videos are incredible! And yet it wasn't your invaluable information nor tremendous effort that motivated me to leave this comment. It was that fantastic "it'll only take half an hour" shirt. Thanks for the knowledge and the smiles.

[@GregVirgoe]

Snow Galvin thanks for the great comment. Glad you liked it 😃

[@kitwest61]

Superb Greg. Clear, precise, useful. Thank you!

[@danielhumphreys5783]

Brilliant teacher! thank you for you help! Dan 👍

[@donnachameleon9746]

So glad I came across your series, Greg! I completely agree with the other commenters that yours are the best teaching vids that I have seen. I am a complete newbie and am using them, step by step, in my conversion. I can't thank you enough!

[@RVthereyetmemaw]

I love this floor can’t wait to see the rest

[@JimiJo]

Who gives these vlogs a thumbs down? Numpties, must be your rivals Greg.

[@mach2262]

Thank you for the great tutorials 🤩🥰🙏

[@PastorManningPhD]

Brilliant, simply brilliant

[@fernwehchronicles193]

Excellent! Thank you for sharing

[@GregVirgoe]

You're most welcome Patty, thanks for watching.

[@steveg2509]

Great idea with the biscuit. I'll have to borrow that. Thanks!

[@GregVirgoe]

No problem, a baton under the joint works well too 😃

[@nezerac]

Greg I stumbled onto your channel and your videos just over a year or so ago and I literally have spent months going "who was that one guy again? He really knew his stuff!" lol. I watched a couple of your workshop videos on convectional thermal transfer inside walls and honestly your knowledge has helped me understand a lot more than just insulating a van. Keep up the good work!

[@hungrycamperfilms]

I just bought an Iveco box van and I'm starting to build it. Your videos are great and I will follow your tips when building my own.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you for watching 👍🏼😃good luck with your build

[@stevelove398]

Just bought a Crafter that i will be converting into a Race van,You dont know how much this is going to help me. many thanks. Steve.

[@GregVirgoe]

They are almost identical in body shape, I was looking at them myself when the sprinter came about. Thanks for watching Steve, hope you enjoy the rest of the build.

[@Smurphenstein]

You have some great skills and it's great to see someone using materials correctly. Good to see a gap around the perimeter to allow for expansion and help prevent squeaks.

[@HumbleRoad]

Brilliant job! Love watching your videos.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much

[@hobbydiecast]

You do such good work it is a pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you for sharing and showing the PROPER way to do a conversion. Thank you so much. Keep the great videos coming.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much, Dennis, for taking the time to give me such great feedback.

[@assmelashnegash9352]

I love you work. What a great motivation.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you so much for the great feedback.

[@mehdifard4489]

GREAT

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you

[@AnthAmy]

We definitely needed a skillsaw today! We done it all with a jigsaw and it took way longer. Another great video Greg. Much appreciated!

[@texavery87]

wow man you are so professional at this. i have never seen a video that cares little details this much.

[@jackdixon1761]

Great videos, really informative. For a minute there while I was watching I almost believed that I could do this myself.

[@seanallison8850]

Thank you bud- about to start my very first van build and so far, your channel is my bible for info! Thank you. Keep it up!

[@vancelifereflexology]

You know your stuff and present it so well. Thank you laddie x

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi Linda, that's very nice of you to say so :D

[@peternufc1981]

This is the very best series of showing you how to do this great work

[@MitchMahoney]

Absolutely exquisite work Greg. This is helpful for me to make a floor in my Toyota Sienna.

[@alixr5926]

Oh, I like the way you did the biscuits. That allows for more flex, and hey, if you ever need to take the floor up, it'll be pretty easy.

[@konstantinsergeevich3527]

hi,👋 it’s very good to get you to equip this minivan! it's nice to watch when a person comes up with the mind and love for what he creates! I wish you wonderful travels and thanks for the tips that you share in your videos!🛠

[@musicismydrug58]

I love your attention to detail, Greg. I've never seen biscuit joints done on floors like that and what a brilliant idea! I'm learning so much useful info for my upcoming project. Thanks very much for all the trouble you are taking to document this for us to learn from. :)

[@GregVirgoe]

You are most welcome Lisa and I'm pleased you are finding them to be useful.

[@DavidPatrickInfiniteAdventures]

Beautiful work

[@Pookastudio2]

I am loving your videos!! I have been stalling on some of my van build stuff looking for the right inspiration and correct information. You inspire me and you have proper info. I loved your insulation heat recovery calculations. Thanks for the great videos.

[@GregVirgoe]

Really appreciate your great feedback and thank you for watching

[@chrisdavison2022]

Hi there! Finally found someone that's showing how to do a van conversion less daunting... Just spent the day ploughing all the conversion videos (so far). Subscribed so keep the videos coming thanks!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you for watching them all Goldfinger and hope you continue to enjoy the rest of the series.

[@morrissey669]

Great job

[@simontonks8903]

Awsome job again Greg 👍🏼great finishing touches it’s good to see you being so accurate and thinking ahead , always can’t wait for the next installment, I’m still Searching for my van !

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you, Simon, we did some long hours searching ourselves and then up popped our van literally 6miles down the road from where we live. When you find the right one you d have to jump on it quickly. Best of luck!

[@nellbrown770]

nice job with the floor Greg, looking good.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you once again Nell, very nice of you to say so.

[@kaitensaw5992]

looking very nice! Good job!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you, much appreciated.

[@tfbracing4942]

Some great ideas. Cracking job.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much

[@eddp.2562]

Perfection in order.

[@AwesomeShotStudios]

Well thought out, clearly explained, well presented. If this was a film, it would be a blockbuster. I'm enjoying these episodes thoroughly Greg. Kudos!

[@GregVirgoe]

Many thanks for the continued support, much appreciated.

[@johnnelson8142]

I finally found a van but I can’t get to look at it they have shut the border down. These videos are going to come in real handy. Thanks 😊

[@alexandercella7990]

You are professional!

[@jamesalois4260]

Wow, by far the best videos on converting a van!! That's saying a lot giving the plethora of videos out there. Awesome craftsmanship! Awesome explanations. Basically awesome!! Very good job, I'm so impressed. I'm fluent in carpentry skills and tend towards perfection (try to) in my cuts... but I stand humbled in front of you. I now have something to aim for...to do it as good as you've done it. Thank you so kindly for sharing and taking the time and effort to make it public. Bravo!

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi James, just made my day to read such a fabulous comment, thank you for taking the time to watch the videos and I really appreciate your feedback. Cheers

[@SEARLY100]

Looking good!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thanks Rob 👍🏼

[@vickirichards5186]

Great flooring. I learned a lot!

[@5ChG]

SO HELPFUL VIDEO IN 2020 TOO.

[@GregVirgoe]

Electronics Developer it’s aged well 😊

[@johnnymfbravo7163]

Another outstanding job.

[@GregVirgoe]

Cheers Johnny

[@giridharg82]

Neat job. I liked the idea of using biscuits in the plywood butt join to minimize flexure. The conversion is turning out to be immaculate so far.

[@johnkeogh4508]

I too liked the biscuit joint idea, I hadn't thought on that. I was going to use loft flooring to get tight even joints, however, I'll rethink that now. Going with the biscuit joint will give me a good excuse to buy a biscuit jointing tool. I do have a biscuit bit for my router but it's a bit awkward to use, especially on thinner materials Absolutely stunning video yet again Greg. What an asset you are to the DIY/Van building community.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you kind sir, very much appreciated. I put a few extra where the foot traffic will be not so much under the furniture and shower etc.

[@GregVirgoe]

Both equally great alternatives if you don't have a biscuit jointer. So thank you for sharing that. You could run the router along the entire edge and put a strip of wood in it, like tongue and grove.

[@jon_517pettengill8]

On that biscuit joinery fun, you only glued on side (male) and I noticed you did not glue the receiving female side. Can you enlighten me as to why not? Thanks. I'm embarking on the research phase of going off grid and roaming about the rest of my days. Your entire series is one of my bibles to rely on. If you happen to have any detailed Sketchup files you would be willing to share, I spent about 8 hours yesterday learning how to use Sketchup and creating my first mock up... I've got a ton to learn. Luckily it's just time and money right LOL!

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Coming along brilliantly. Now you have the new floor in it’s starting to look like a conversion and not fitting out like a works van..looking forward to the next instalment.. well done my friend 👍🏼😊

[@GregVirgoe]

Thanks very much Marc, it feels like I'm making some progress now, after a lot of planning and first fix work.

[@Ducatia]

That's Amazing !

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you 😊

[@sarahlyon3432]

Beautiful!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Sarah, what type of van do you have?

[@sarahlyon3432]

A Ford Transit 250 with SWB and Medium roof! New purchase so excited to put your advice to use!

[@GregVirgoe]

That’s excellent, best wishes with your conversion 😀

[@VANESSASVANLIFEJOURNEY]

Looking good

[@lilliangiron9522]

You are the best van builder I have seen. I am planning to convert a van in the near future and I have been watching a lot of self built videos. Sir I enjoy your videos and I am sure I will be using a lot of your ideas. As always Great Job Sir!

[@kingoftheswing.2078]

Just starting a vw t5 conversion.....great video...😉

[@harrysack8834]

Very clean work! I can learn a lot from you👍🏼

[@leewilliams5560]

Only seen the series up to here thus far but I have to say the thinking, planning and attention to detail along with meticulous workmanship is 2nd to none - Brilliant work Sir, hope you love the result! :-)

[@davyspilani1231]

Excellent thanks,, biscuits hey,, now I want a biscuit..

[@GregVirgoe]

They don't soak up much tea though ;) lol

[@petesignit]

Hi Greg, I have watched loads of your videos mate. I watch most on the tv so difficult to comment but I would after everyone. You are a true perfectionist and your work is first class. You are an inspiration in every aspect of the van I will be building over the coming months. Keep the videos coming. Absolutely amazing workmanship. Thank you.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you for taking the time to comment. Glad you liked them 😊

[@ronbooth1382]

Well done again Greg! Floor looks great. Nice to see your partner getting involved in the build ;)

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you, Ron, You know what these women are like with cold weather lol

[@277kne]

Good work and you have all the tools.

[@GregVirgoe]

I'm fortunate to have a fantastic father in law, it's his workshop that we film the channel from and a lot of the tools we have acquired between us over the years. I don't have the room where we live to work on the van so it's very handy indeed.

[@donboehner6005]

Well done.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Don

[@tracykeenan4449]

Great Choice of music

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you, it's royalty free music that comes with Sony Movie Studio

[@rhpmountaintrail9206]

Great videos this couldn't have come at a better time as I am planning my own build very interesting very good quality.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thanks for great feedback and hope you enjoy the rest of the series.

[@rustyframe]

very nice work

[@barbadospleasuretours9005]

watching your stuff from Barbados..... and your work is awesome ...hands down the best quality videos on the topic.. keep the videos coming

[@GregVirgoe]

Many thanks

[@flashback9966]

Only Greg would design a biscuit jointed camper van floor. Luv him:)

[@GregVirgoe]

Had to sneak a bit of carpentry into this project for my workshop fans :D

[@flashback9966]

That's fine, but now you've got me interested in biscuit joiners!

[@davidr1431]

Greg Virgoe Can I ask, is this a typical detail for camper builds, or do most people just accept a slightly flexing floor?

[@simonsimpson4695]

You could simply make sure the the boards join over a batten. I'll be doing that. Some other channels I've watched don't bother with noggins, stick the battens down rather than screwing and sticking. Don't have a vapour barrier at all. Also often treated battens are stored outside and can be wet when bought. For that reason I bought normal planed timber and for a good bond with the adhesive. I feel that there is merit in adding a few screws provided services are avoided. After all, the old floor would likely to have been screwed down. I can't see any harm in adding a few extra screw holes with the glue to make the whole thing stronger. Also if keeping the tie down points, I'd say you need to make sure it passes through a batten, so you're not tightening it down on an air gap. Either that or use a metal spacer to tighten the mount onto. I wouldn't have thought tightening down on an air gap or in fact even a wooden batten would be a good idea for a steel screw thread especially one which is meant to be massively strong.

[@Npowrd]

@@simonsimpson4695 It appears the lip around the outside perimeter of the tie-down takes the compression against the plywood, so it won't crush the foam. (The plywood acts like a really big washer.) But I agree the having the plywood edges meet over a batten, which would take some prior planning, will eliminate the need for biscuits. But they are SO COOL!

[@rhprevencaoandreluiz8050]

Boa noite tô aqui acompanhando o seu canal e vendo essa construção parabéns André Luiz Goiânia Goiás Brasil

[@GregVirgoe]

Muito bom ter você me seguir do Brasil. Espero que você possa me entender e continuar a desfrutar dos meus vídeos. Muito obrigado.

[@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt]

Great work Greg. Two alternatives for those lacking a biscuit cutter (probably most of us): 1. Place a double-width batten where sheets meet and screw both sheets down to it. And 2. Cut and glue a lap joint along abutting sheet edges using either a router or table saw (multiple passes for those without a dado set). This solution had the added advantage of more gluing surface, resulting in uniform stress along the entire edge of the sheets.

[@GregVirgoe]

Great suggestions John, the existing floor that we took up had a lap joint where the board met. You could also make a groove in the ends of the boards with a router bit and insert a flat piece of wood like "tongue and groove flooring" or simply use boards that already interlock. I'm probably going to be putting down a vinyl floor for ease of cleaning, which is why I went for the plywood base.

[@altinbasha9141]

Well done great job👍👍

[@GregVirgoe]

Altin Basha thank you 😊

[@ivangojda8991]

Very informative, especially insulation, now hurry up I’m gonna be converting sprinter in couple of months and need more info... Thank you

[@GregVirgoe]

Thanks Ivan, cool name for a van lifer! I'm on it buddy. Good luck with your build.

[@ike7539]

Woow grrrreaat job!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you!

[@stephenmitchell8324]

Hi thank god you are back with an other vid very neat job

[@GregVirgoe]

I only wish someone would give me more hours in the day lol

[@iangadget3848]

Great job, Greg. Looks really good. I just lost two days playing with Sketchup after watching your tutorial on how to use it and I don't even have a van yet. Thanks for all the great ideas and information. I love the fact you are planning to fit the motor bikes in. I'd like to do the same.

[@GregVirgoe]

Hello Ian, It sounds like you are getting along with it. Pleased it was useful to you. I have a video coming out soon on the cabinet build in SketchUp.

[@christianrouleau]

I have watched every single one of these conversion videos so far and though I am French Canadian, I have understood everything so well because it has been brillantly done and explained. Cant wait to do my own and just do a North American adaptation of this . Keep them coming. Just Kudos Mate. You have earned a welcome to my house if you ever come to Canada.

[@GregVirgoe]

Many thanks christian for such lovely feedback for extending your welcome to us I am very grateful. Hope you continue to enjoy the rest of this series. Best wishes

[@kikiohara771]

I'm French Canadian too and I agree. Safar* Condo? Naaaah... I have ZERO experience in building things, but I will hire someone and use Greg's tutorials fo the building, except for the design and layout, because I'm a solo traveler. No shower, no garage and a different layout. No Mercedes because I want freedom. Will try to avoid specialized RV items because I'm broke. I plan to pre-retire in a year, at 37. Sell all my stuff and travel towards South America. My van will be my house. Can't wait. Greg's the BEST!

[@alanscott5942]

Not sure we're you are at the moment Greg but, just wanted to say thank you for this series, in the process of planning my own conversion and this has been really helpful........happy trails to you and your partner 😉😉 👍👍

[@GregVirgoe]

Really pleased that it has been useful to you. Hope you continue to follow our journey.

[@Scrambler85]

Another liked video, as always looking forward to the next one. good job

[@GregVirgoe]

Very much appreciated, thank you

[@thehappyhippie3826]

God Bless You Greg for making van conversion on a pro level possible for us, mortals with "wooden hands". I recently bought my first van, and just taking off the old plywood was a challenge... To give you an idea about my "skills", my mother once asked me to put up a curtain above her bath. I went in with the drill, and within ten minutes, the bathroom wall looked like a platoon of grumpy mercenaries marched in and used a couple of AK47s to send a message.... (Mom has never asked me to fix anything ever since.) So let me assure you, this van conversion to people like me is not just a step in the dark - it's a jump into the Grand Canyon!!!!!! Scary shit, for sure! And then men like you come along, and shine a light into the darkness of the unknown... As a personal encouragement from me to you: when you wish to do this "for real", and as you mentioned somewhere, do it "full time", gimme a buzz! FYI, my background is sales & marketing. We could create a prosperous enterprise around building vans, and ship them to New Zealand... for GOLD!!! As my fav movie, The Rocky Horror Picture Show reminds us all: Don't dream it! Be it! :)

[@sashunter4352]

10 out of 10 mate

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much

[@mikewiscombe5582]

Great video 👍🏼😊

[@GregVirgoe]

Thanks Mike, much appreciated.

[@rb2whrider9836]

Hey, very good process and design work. Doing this to a Cargo Trailer and you have really thought out the best process I've seen!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much

[@Theprofessor1212]

Nice T-Shirt!

[@Vandemonium]

Great t-shirt. Great video. Cheers.

[@GregVirgoe]

I thought I recognised that face, Hello David, this is obviously your van conversion channel. I'm really keen to watch these videos, love your other channel so looking forward to watching your progress. Thank you for your continued support.

[@Vandemonium]

Oops yes, didn't realise I was commenting from the van account when I wrote that. Would be great to have any input from you on my efforts. Today I treated myself to a mitre saw, ready for the carpentry. Any excuse to buy new tools, really...

[@cheryllewis597]

nice

[@vandriver3159]

Amazing Tutorials. We just bought a Boxer to convert, and with your videos, apart from the Windows, We are going to attempt to complete it on our own before summer. 🔨💪👍 Thanks.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much. Good to know they are useful to you. Best wishes with your own build. Will you be recording any of it? Maybe a few photos? Would be good to see

[@vandriver3159]

Greg Virgoe Were going to be taking vids and photos of the project, will keep you up to date. we're off to motor home exhibition in Manchester this weekend for more ideas as this is completely new to us. I ain't tech savvy but the internet is a wonderful tool.

[@GregVirgoe]

Yeah there are some great builds online and tons of information. Take a look at my recommended van life playlist.

[@DustyKorpse]

Great vid. ☺

[@GregVirgoe]

You win the prize for the most recognisable avatar :D Thank you again my friend.