Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van - Vinyl Ceiling

Mercedes Sprinter Camper Van - How to install white vinyl covered plywood on the ceiling of your van.
3mm White Vinyl Plywood purchased from Morland UK
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A sheet 2440x1300 weighs only 7kg.
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[@katjustice7937]

If you want a camper van conversion done right, this is the series to watch!

[@GregVirgoe]

That’s really nice of you to say so Kat. Thank you for your support 😊

[@fiercefacts7191]

Brilliant. You've raised the bar for all the other DIY van converters. Thank you for all the hard work showing us the proper way to convert a van.

[@GregVirgoe]

It has been a lot more work to go to this much detail, but the finish is very pleasing. Thank you for your nice comment

[@fiercefacts7191]

@@GregVirgoe The extreme effort required to produce such a detailed series is very evident. I am thinking about converting a van and have viewed many conversion videos. Your videos are the only ones I will reference in order to facilitate my conversion. Simply put, they reflect the highest quality and most detailed build it's been my pleasure to witness. If you were here in the US, I'd gladly engage your expertise as a consultant😊 Thank you for all your hard work in sharing this experience with us.

[@GregVirgoe]

I really appreciate your acknowledgement and thank you for great feedback too

[@Smurphenstein]

This has to be the best van build how to series on KZbin Greg. I have learned so much about my proposed van build watching it.

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Beautiful craftsmanship, Greg! The lessons in tools, tips, and improvised tools is another parallel learning channel. I watch each video about 3 times to soak it all in. And I make notes!👍

[@lemmy9996]

Hi Greg, another very useful video. The scribe idea is excellent. Added points for the use of a robbed Screwfix pencil.

[@GregVirgoe]

Cheers Chris, they just seem to levitate to my right ear, you'll find them scattered all over lol

[@johnmc9406]

Another great video. Thanks Greg!

[@GregVirgoe]

A pleasure John, glad you liked it. Cheers

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

John took the words from my mouth...yes, another video full of tips and tricks. Well done Greg, getting nearer to the great adventure 👍🏼😊😉

[@GregVirgoe]

Ever closer Marc and getting more and more exciting. Still a small mountain to climb over the next few weeks.

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Greg Virgoe I have every faith in you Greg....it’s getting to the easier part as you make the cupboards etc and really looking like a conversion. Keep smiling my friend...😉😊👍🏼

[@philrob57]

Hi Greg, if you make a scribe out of a circular piece of ply you don't have to worry about pivoting the linear scribe when you roll the circle along the profile it will be automatically parallel. Great set of videos so far Cheers.

[@GregVirgoe]

Hello Phil, I plan to do a follow-up video just about scribing, as I'm sure that you are the first of many that will suggest the circle or penny washer idea for scribing a line. However, the geometry of a circular scribe will give you the wrong result. It may give you a noticeably close result for a straight line but when you are scribing a curve the circular scribe will draw a curve of smaller radius and will not be a close fit. If you had a pronounced curve your panel would end up too small. The pen ends up being perpendicular to the tangent of the circle, which is not what you want and what I was explaining not to do with the pointed scribe. You have to keep it straight to replicate the exact shape. I will demonstrate this point very soon, trust me. Thank you for a great comment and one very much worthy of further discussion. Regards

[@philrob57]

Greg Virgoe thanks for the reply you are correct just thought there was not too much Curvature to worry about😎

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi Phil, yes, in this instance you may have got away with it. :D

[@wallerwallacecomptronics6099]

Good thing to think about from both Greg and Phil. !!

[@WelcomeToMyDream]

Excellent conversation guys. I've never seen the circle trick in person (and now I know why, the job where I scribed was all tight curves) but if I had to do a ton of long cuts it could be handy.

[@barry-cq4xg]

great video, informative as allways. good tip from Phil Robinson on scribing the profile.

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi Barry, Unfortunately Not, circles do not work as a scribe, because the geometry is all wrong, read my reply to Phil. "Hello Phil, I plan to do a follow-up video just about scribing, as I'm sure that you are the first of many that will suggest the circle or penny washer idea for scribing a line. However, the geometry of a circular scribe will give you the wrong result. It may give you a noticeably close result for a straight line but when you are scribing a curve the circular scribe will draw a curve of smaller radius and will not be a close fit. If you had a pronounced curve your panel would end up too small. The pen ends up being perpendicular to the tangent of the circle, which is not what you want and what I was explaining not to do with the pointed scribe. You have to keep it straight to replicate the exact shape. I will demonstrate this point very soon, trust me. Thank you for a great comment and one very much worthy of further discussion. Regards"

[@cliffp.8396]

I'm convinced we'll one day hear of "The Virgoe Method" in carpentry/ RV conversion, very impressive workmanship sir.

[@librab103]

I know this is an older video but I have come back to it because after doing my first van using tongue and groove boards, I wanted to go with somebody a little bit simpler but also save on some head space. (I was told another thing that helps reduce tear out is having a blade with a lot of teeth.)

[@Darsit_Shah]

excellent tips thanks

[@chancefitzgerald7740]

Your a consement professional, thanks for the video.

[@cwgarr]

Greg; you have provided the inspiration for me to tackle a van project for myself. I lack the creativity and many of the skills you have but I find that I am a superb mimic and I am feeling more confident of my project plans all the time. Thank you so much for this series, I cant tell you how helpful it has been

[@Macktheknife11]

Been watching your build series from the beginning and looking forward to seeing the next one already. Van's coming along great.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you for following my videos and for your continued support

[@carpenterfamily6198]

Your videos are all so good that I hit " thumbs up " before it even finishes.

[@GregVirgoe]

Ah, that's so wonderful to hear, thank you so much.

[@christianearly9531]

Great job Greg, You're so professional, I really enjoy watching you work. The vans looking awesome.

[@LostNative]

I love this, very well done 👍

[@GregVirgoe]

Fork in the road Bex Thank you very much.

[@brendanbradyfan3589]

This is a damn good series of videos loving every single one

[@stephensmith7472]

Great video series a great help, the only thing I would of liked would of been some distant shots not so many close up shots. Sorry if it sounds like a complaint as it certainly isn’t I love the videos.

[@GregVirgoe]

I didn’t have a wide angle lens then it was mostly shot on my iPhone and I couldn’t get the phone far enough away. Sorry about that 😢

[@stephensmith7472]

@@GregVirgoe thanks for the reply. I hope you continue with the videos they really are a godsend. Stay safe mate.

[@robertjackson4121]

I went to a big box store to buy some screws and drill bits. They used to have a drill bit guide to determine pretrial be its. I asked 6 employees including the general manager they had no clue what I was talking about the nom size drill bit. You might do a video and a link to Amazon. Also a class on router use and how to mark electrical outlets. Thank you. Finally the option for portable furniture by the side sliding door. The option of a front and rear hitch. This allows temp outside storage of 500# generator fuel airtight bins while in a RV park or boondocking. I have a cargo trailer 6' high x 11' l x 6' w . it is 2500 gvw 1200# trailer at and cargo wt 1300#. Great for tools off season items and hobbies. It has exterior wheels I am going to super insulate the exterior 12" then add new siding for winter Sleeper with Honda gen set and multi fuel.

[@GregVirgoe]

A few good ideas Robert, I'm doing a workshop project today and will be using drill and router 😃👍🏼

[@whisthpo]

VERY informative, Thanks for posting. Answered a few Q's I had!

[@timpawaz]

Great job! This has been a great series!

[@kevgermany]

Super job!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Kev

[@jerrybootneck1736]

Yet another great video Greg. I was really surprised how inexpensive the sheet was, it would cost a hell of lot more to buy the Vinyl and ply sheeting separately then the hassle of gluing the vinyl to the ply. Great tip. One question I have, I was surprised to see you using nails to hold up the trim, my only guess to your reasoning would be the nails had a broader head than a screw would. Looking forward to the cabinet build.

[@GregVirgoe]

Exactly that, plus they offer a much thinner profile and don't hinder the sheet entering the trim like a screw would. I did some tests with different size nails to see which had the greater pull-out strength in the 12mm ply. The Roofing Felt nails performed the best for a 1/2" nail. The sheet is so light there is no way this will fall down.

[@tanyaroyredcar]

Greg, you are a star. Totally logical way to fix a ceiling and the concept is so much closer to how the industry does it and a big improvement on the idea that a van has to be cloaked in ply first. You are going to set a trend now and get people thinking about fitting furniture first and then panel and insulate after; thus lightening the build, saving money on unnecessary panelling and creating a more professional finish. Nicely presented as usual. Best van build on the web by a long way with 27k followers and growing. Not sure why anyone would give this a thumbs down? Very well deserved! Enjoy your weekend Buddy. R & T

[@GregVirgoe]

Hello Guys, great to hear from you as always and thanks for such wonderful comments. Yeah, this video got one within seconds of being uploaded so obviously got a troll LOL How's work on the house coming along? Whats next on the agenda? Best wishes

[@tanyaroyredcar]

some serious demolition taking place at the mo. Taking the majority of the brick walls down and introducing new stairwell for new stairs. Making lots of vids and photos and working 4 days a week at the house. A bit sore and achey to put together a YT vid, but am getting there slowly. Thanks Greg.

[@glennconstable3789]

Great job!

[@GregVirgoe]

Many thanks Glenn

[@re33ce]

Nice work as always 👌, thank you

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much

[@davelee9791]

Really enjoying the very best van build on You Tube with so much detail shared...👍👍

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much Dave, really appreciated

[@aleksmetelizin5396]

Молодец. Руки не из жопы ростут!

[@jimmyhill6835]

once again brilliant video Greg. thanks. just a quick question, can you use the H shaped joiners where there isn't a beam as would be to close to edge of skylight ?

[@GregVirgoe]

I wanted to use these as concealed support for the boards to minimise to number of exposed screws so I deliberately fixed them to the beams. It made for a lot of wasted offcuts but it gave a firm clean look

[@ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt]

Brilliant work, as always, Greg. Could you please provide lines for the touch LED fixtures and the self-stick overhead insulation fixings? Many thanks. Keep or great work.

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi John, Links are now in the description. Cheers :D

[@marilynaleman8866]

Greg- what a treat to catch your videos, within a few days I’m posed to order a 2024 ford transit 350 RWD HR- Ext length, in ordering I had to scale down to what was absolutely necessary, I hope I have what I need! It is primarily a vacation camp van & I have so many questions for you. I would like to cook in the van, no shower/toilet- just as minimalistic as possible. Can you help me start this purchase?

[@tlschmidt25]

Superb workmanship, explanations and video as always Greg. Thx so much. 😁

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you for such great feedback

[@GSXRI300]

who puts thumbs down are these people real

[@GregVirgoe]

Never hate people who are jealous of you and try to bring you down. For they are people who think you are better than them. :D

[@garethev5866]

Nice work! Quick tip on the electrics is to test for shorts to the van metalwork as well as to each other. If somehow you'd managed to get a trapped cable or similar it wouldn't necessarily show up doing it the way you tested, so if you test each cable to the van metalwork as well then you'd just add that little bit of extra confidence all was good...

[@GregVirgoe]

That's some really sound advice Gareth and I shall do that before I terminate the ends into the panel, thank you.

[@andrewduggan4251]

Thanks Greg :-)

[@GregVirgoe]

You are welcome Andrew

[@euphioquestion420]

Awesome build Greg, I learn a lot from every video! Why the nails though? wouldn't they just vibrate themselves loose into squeakville driving you and the miss insane in the process? Also did you consider how to maintain the pvc to prevent yellowing from cooking and uv? Do you plant to just replace the pvc components once they start to age. DId you come across any other products that werent pvc but could be wiped clean and be considered an 'eco' alternative?

[@GregVirgoe]

Hello Jon, I did a few pull out tests off camera and they are not going to budge at all. The reason for going with nails is the flat head. So not to obstruct the board slotting in

[@centralcaravanrepairs9635]

brilliant

[@alnicholson4344]

Hey..about 3 mins 15 in you stick.something onto the ceiling that holds the celotex sheet in place ..what are they? Great videos and helpful tips for my upcoming build

[@kevinice4963]

I have the same question. I have been to Home Depot and Lowes here in the States and they look at me like I am an idiot.

[@Midnightwhiskeymassacre]

Good videos fella! Not sure about the tea towel shirt though, reminds me of an old one i used to have lol

[@Jodyphotograph]

Amazing attention to detail again Greg! You said you wanted this van to have a professional finish... I think you have failed. This is heading for exceptional 😃👌

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you so much, I've been watching your videos and very impressed, you've got, what I've no doubt, will turn out to be a very popular channel, best wishes and I'll be following with great interest to your future builds.

[@Jodyphotograph]

Greg Virgoe Thanks for your kind words. I’ve a very long way to go..! See you in the next video 👍

[@GregVirgoe]

With the quality you have put out so far it won't take you long. My advice would be to use social media as much as possible to self-promote your channel and get your name and videos out there to many groups.

[@Jodyphotograph]

Greg Virgoe Cheers for the advice! Onwards and upwards 👍

[@WelcomeToMyDream]

Mahon Woodworks+ LOL, I thought the same. Where are the gaps, why doesn't it squeak? Something feels off here :)

[@DJRogEurotour]

So many Tips & Tricks in every video best series on KZbin.

[@GregVirgoe]

Its good to know they are useful, I'm trying to cover the bit that normally get glossed over to help those that have never done anything like this before.

[@BelindaTOV]

Looks nice! Id be sitting in there touching those lights, saying... "daytime...nightime... daytime...nightime,". Maybe you can start the next video doing that for me...hahahaha

[@NomaddUK]

Yep! Do it Greg.... DO ITTTT!!!!! LOL

[@BelindaTOV]

Nomadd UK haha! Awesome! Thanks for the support, hope he does it. :)

[@GregVirgoe]

LOL.. that would be so funny, love that TV series.. My all-time favourite was the groundhogs kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpjZg2avaq92jsk

[@BelindaTOV]

Greg Virgoe haha, yeah! Sorry...didnt mean to distract from your video but i havent seen any touch lights like those and thats exactly what id do if i had something that fancy. Thanks for your videos, much appreciated and from a nice person. :)

[@meandthemrs896]

Greg where did you get the J section trim from ... Morland don’t stock it, I’ve bought the H section from them - thanks

[@GregVirgoe]

Hello Ian, I too initially brought the H section from Morland but found it was an off-white (cream) colour and I didn't like it against the bright white ceiling so I brought all new white PVC trim from Rotherham Plastics, the same people I got my PVC wall cladding for the shower room from. Here is a link to the trim rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=4&toolid=11800&pub=5575265109&campid=5338027957&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FHygienic-Wall-Cladding-and-Profiles-2440mm-8-foot-PVC-Wall-Panels-Sheets%2F222371310320%3Fvar%3D%26hash%3Ditem33c65ceaf0

[@meandthemrs896]

You’re a star Greg really appreciate your videos and your help

[@GregVirgoe]

@@meandthemrs896 happy to help :D

[@stuartmartin9543]

Just a small point with the way you tested for continuity - Holding the wires onto the testers probes with your fingers (as you did) can result in a false continuity reading as the small current sent out by the tester can pass through your body from one hand to the other (in other words, your body forming the circuit and not the wire).

[@GregVirgoe]

Stuart Martin yes you are right I am aware of that 😊

[@iainroebuck6742]

Another excellent video Greg. Very easy to follow.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you for your continued support Iain, really appreciated 😊

[@iainroebuck6742]

Most welcome Greg. You are a natural teacher and the ease at which you explain difficult concepts is very much appreciated. Keep up the brilliant work

[@davidheron5479]

Hi Greg I love watching your videos so amazing

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much 👍🏼😃

[@vantastic_dreamer]

Greg Virgoe do you know if they ship to US? I can’t find anything on the website that’s confirms this? Thanks for your videos!

[@GregVirgoe]

Vantasticdreamer _ these come in 8'x4' sheets and mine were delivered on a huge pallet which the delivery alone cost £80 in the UK. I doubt they ship from England to the USA due to cost for this size package. It would be worth asking if they have a USA distributor though?

[@vantastic_dreamer]

Greg Virgoe thank you I hope I can find these materials they look great!

[@GregVirgoe]

TJ Burns, I too like the look of wood panelling but this build needed a slick clean look to it

[@ellydavis2066]

Thanks for putting together this series of videos. They are very interesting and so useful. Are you sponsored by Morland? It's of course fine if you are but I like to know as I'm putting together design plans and deciding on materials right now. It's useful to know if the advice is entirely impartial. Thanks.

[@nathanvandertuin6193]

Hi Greg, I am really happy with your video concerning the ceilling panelling. I would like to order the exact same pvc-strips, but I cannot find them on the website. Could you please help me purchasing them? Kind regards, Nathan from Holland

[@gerryrichardson5212]

Hi Greg, I have got to the ceiling board stage with my Boxer conversion and I am impressed with the way you have done yours. I have looked at Morland but they dont appear to sell small quantities of boards and trims I just wondered if you could recommend a supplier and could you let me know where the J section end trim and H section joint trim are from as Moreland dont list these,

[@GregVirgoe]

Gerry Richardson it’s because of the 8x4 pallet and shipping costs. I spoke to their sales office and made up an order of 7 furniture boards and four ceiling boards plus trim. Look in the description of the video there are links to pvc trim on eBay. 👍🏼😃

[@gerryrichardson5212]

@@GregVirgoe Thanks for your reply Greg, Those 3mm PVC trims you used look a good product with the barbs and protective film, unfortunately I have searched the link and cant find them. sorry to be a nuisence but wondered if you could tell me the manufacturer/supplier please.

[@peterlamont647]

I like how you actually pay attention to weight. A lot of builders put 1.5 tons of chip board in their vans and it drives me up the wall. 1/8th inch plywood with a vinyl face is a much tidier solution than 50 cut pieces of T&G spruce. It is also that much easier to work with as a material due to how thin it is. It would probably take 30 minutes to match that fan penetration with a router using 3/4" material. You're right too, it looks very professional, not DIY at all. If I were doing a build, I would use 1x2" x8' sheathing for _all_ the cabinetry framing combined with simpson strong ties, and vinyl sheeting & 1/8" ply for just about everything. If I want a different color I can use vinyl paint on the entire sheet before cutting, and then put corner molding on all exposed corners so I don't ever have to bother painting in the van. It would weigh probably under 200lbs for the entire thing. The only exceptions would be the bed, and the countertop. For that I would just use a standard formica top for the counter, and 2x4" #2 standard douglass fir for the bed support. Has anyone ever tried building the entire thing outside the van and then installing it? Like a left and right hand section?

[@marilynaleman8866]

Also do plan to insulate properly- however 2 things seems all the materials are in your neck of woods, and difficult to convert mm to inches although relatively easy just to change my mind and convert. Can most of what your using materials be found in U.S. or do I find the closest material we have in my country?

[@alangatley7415]

A job well done. I only wish we had options like that in South Africa. I however know what to look for when I start my van. The whole series is a well compiled tutorial which I have enjoyed & I am looking forward to the final product.

[@GregVirgoe]

I was very much aware that only a third of my viewers are from the UK and that the product may not be available worldwide. Hopefully you can apply the similar tips and trick to other finishes. Thank you for watching this series.

[@GregVirgoe]

We may not drive on the right side but that doesn't make it the wrong side either 😂 lol

[@VillansOnTour]

@greg virgo amazing skill set on that ceiling finish along with that bulkhead. I have to wonder though, for that cost of that prefinished ply. Would you your self fixing plain ply(weight aside) and having a vinyl wrap specialist come in and warp that whole ceiling after not only be cheaper but would also eliminate al that track and screw caps finish ? Just a thought

[@roadboogie]

Again i really enjoy how detailed you share your knowledge! Thanks a lot i ll get my sprinter next week and will follow lots of your steps in building it right. Enjoy life🙏🏻

[@robingale1858]

Hi Greg, We are loving watching your channel and give us some great ideas and answer so meany of out stupid simple questions. Can I ask, why didn’t you use the morland trim for the ceiling? Robin

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi Robin, it was an off white colour like cream and we wanted a bright white to match the ceiling. Thanks

[@lastfrontier_vanscapes5694]

as always, great work Greg! your build is the new diy standard that will be hard to match!

[@GregVirgoe]

I can't help it, Allen, I'm a perfectionist, it's my downfall sometimes. Things end up getting redone or take much longer than they should normally. Hopefully, the finished van will be a good looking one :D

[@fboest]

Hi Greg. What would be the correct pattern- first floor, then walls and last the sealing or should i make sealing ready first and then start with plywood walls? Thanks a lot

[@GregVirgoe]

I did floor, walls then ceiling 👍🏼😃

[@fboest]

@@GregVirgoe thanks Greg🤘

[@sebastienpage3143]

Nice work ! How you name the metal studs that you stick on the ceiling ? Can’t find them !

[@GregVirgoe]

Sébastien Pagé, there are links in the video description 👍🏼😃

[@sebastienpage3143]

Got it! Thanks

[@clairsulley8818]

Hi Greg, your videos are so helpful, thank you for posting them. We are at this stage and have done the same as at the bulkhead shelf, but how did you attach the ceiling at the back of the van please?

[@GregVirgoe]

I covered a piece of ply with carpet. Fixed that to the last roof beam and then fixed my plastic trim to that board. It meant putting the last board into tow trim which was tricky. A little celotape over the end of the boards helps to make them easier to insert into the trim

[@willparry6547]

@@GregVirgoe Hi Greg - At the rear - above the rear doors - there is a light with cables feeding it which run along the panel to the left and right. How did you carpet this area so neatly? Did you re-route the cabling or simply carpet over them? Thanks as always.

[@stephenmorgan5100]

absolute. hands down most informative build ever, thank you also for the notes of materials used. Stephen

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Stephen, very much appreciated 😊

[@peterwilson8132]

Hey Greg you have made a great and imformative set of clips for anyone who wants to build their own camper van, your all set for normal and cold weather but what will happen if you visit somewhere hot like Spain and find yourself in 35 to 40 degrees centigrade do you have air condition?

[@GregVirgoe]

Firstly I want to thank you for such great feedback. We do plan to visit Spain and the north coast of the Mediterranean but during our autumn and winter months so we are hoping that it will be a bit more comfortable by then. We plan to do Northen Europe during summer. A couple of tips to combat high temperatures in a van would be to place external reflective blinds over any windows to prevent the solar gain from the suns rays entering the windows and keep the internal of the van in the shade. That is the biggest source of heat gain in vehicles. Secondly, if you have a roof fan. simply hang a damp towel under it and the evaporating moisture will reduce the entering air temperature by as much as 5°C. It's a process called Adiabatic cooling and it free :D

[@gaylein39503]

So about the damp cloth. Would the ceiling fan be blowing through the damp cloth into the van?

[@lilliangiron9522]

Sir, I’m very impressed with your work! 👍🏻😃

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you, Lillian, very nice of you to say so.

[@nathan.willson]

Love it, great tips. I think I'll use the vinyl ply in my sprinter instead of tongue and groove timber

[@AnhNguyen-ul6lb]

Thank you so much for your videos, they are extremely useful.

[@GregVirgoe]

Glad you like it 👍🏼

[@christhebigone4135]

Hi I have been following you for a while as my wife and I are doing a Renault master, could please just ask how you secured the foil bubble wrap up to the ceiling, I can see you have tape on the edge, but did you use anything in the field (middle) I'm thinking some double sided tape, regards Chris

[@GregVirgoe]

Hello Chris, I used a high temperature spray adhesive called TrimFix to secure the foi bubble wrap. rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=4&toolid=11800&pub=5575265109&campid=5338027957&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2FCar-Parts%2F6030%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_nkw%3Dtrim%2Bfix%2Badhesive%26rt%3Dnc%26_dmd%3D2

[@dannymacarthur13]

When eventually I get my van I will be following your advice. What was the thickness of plywood used for the floor? The problem at this moment is the confusion as to which van to buy to start my camper. Panel van, kombi, or just buy a completed camper? So confused, I wanted to buy a newish van. First thought panel van, but the kombie is not much different (with trim and windows already), then PV or Kpmbie, PV, no Kombie, nor finished camper. Given up at this moment, doing my head in!. Add on the VAT and wow £30000 +, getting towards completed camper. Then I have to start the conversion. I hear it is about £15000 for conversion materials. Then OK I will buy an older van with good milage. Add the VAT and getting towards £20000! I have mental health issues and physical activity like do my own conversion helps me greatly. Any thoughts or advice would help. Cheers

[@VANESSASBLESSEDLIFE]

I would like all white in my van so this is very helpful.

[@Nuke_The_Whales]

What are those ties/anchors called that you used to secure the insulation to the ceiling?

[@GregVirgoe]

Stick Pins. Links in the video description 👍🏼

[@xtowerboyx]

Been following your great videos and basing my build off yours.. how many ceiling boards did you need ..thank you

[@dougiegraham662]

Hi Greg, love your videos. I've been binge watchin for days! Can you tell me what the head clearance is? As I am 6'1" and want to know if with raised floor and headlining it will be enough room. Thanks

[@martinrobinson2996]

Top job Greg, as ever making it look easy. As a novice I haven't seen the adhesive pins used to hold the insulation in place - every day is a learning day!!

[@GregVirgoe]

They are used in industry and not normally sold to the man on the street.

[@GregVirgoe]

kevin mulligan really sorry Kevin, the guy that was selling them on eBay seems to have gone into a different line of business without saying anything. I'll change the links ASAP thank you for bringing it to my attention.

[@sheriwantsacampervan5175]

You are making my life so much simplier. Thank you. You rock. You are my new point of reference for using the word "brilliant!" I'm using this material in my dream van now too. Love it, wanted it and now I know it exists and how to install. YAY.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you sheri, glad you found this to be useful to you. Thank you for such great feedback.

[@paulnorberg3869]

I disagree with the idea of putting the foam insulation underneath that paneling when you’re cutting, as you’re putting out a plastic dust that is irretrievable, and, non-compostable. Analysts are finding micro plastics in human infants feces, among other places. If cutting indoors, perhaps, as it can be vacuumed, and disposed. Another technique would be to score and snap the thin panel, almost eliminating the dust issue entirely.

[@CleancutCampers]

Hi Greg, Are the plastic joining pieces in the ceiling from Morlands? If so, they unclip to form two pieces, the domed part comes off so you can fasten the flat part to the ceiling first and even screw through the ceiling boards. The screws are hidden when you clip the domed part over. Not a criticism, just a helpful tip for anyone else using it.

[@ALYDAVIDSON1]

Another great video, I like how you’ve gone against the grain and used different materials from the hundereds of other self builds using 80s tongue n grove cladding!

[@GregVirgoe]

Some may say its 70's static caravan but I like how clean and bright it will be inside. As you say there are a lot of timber panelled vans about so this will be different. Already have different wall finishes for both the bedroom and the kitchen planned.

[@ALYDAVIDSON1]

👍🏽

[@Danim24]

Another great video Greg. I am considering removing the black factory trunking from my merc. I find it very intrusive and ugly. I know it means disconnecting all the wiring from the rear lights etc. but think it's worth it. I am just hoping I do not need to cut any!

[@GregVirgoe]

Yeah I was going to do the same but I had to leave it exposed. I don’t think there is a route down inside the rear door pillars. I have hidden it all in the roof or wall cupboards. The only bit exposed is over the sliding door and I have my rear view camera fuses in there so needed access to it.

[@steve-from-toronto]

Fantastically thorough but interesting explanation. Gotta admit, I didn’t know there was such a thing as vinyl-covered ply.

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi Steve, I can't say how widely available this product would be though as its manufatured here in the UK

[@davetinnion]

Hi Greg. Another great video. When you removed the trunking to insulate/ carpet behind how did you reattach the trunking? Thanks

[@GregVirgoe]

Hello dave, the section behind the trunking was covered in reflectix then carpeted. There was just enough of the threaded studs showing to reattached the trunking to the original fixings. I'm sacrificing a little insulation at that point and it would have been better to build my own boxing but this works for now. Cheers

[@broadsword6650]

Greg, you drilled holes in several blocks of wood freehand. I’m shocked - shocked I tells you! - that you didn’t make a jig. 😆

[@GregVirgoe]

Broadsword 66 I apologise for my sloppy workmanship in this video 😂😆 thank you for making me smile 👍🏼

[@iknowallyoursecrets]

Great video as always mate, do you have a link to the trim you used with the barbs on it? the only one's I can find don't have the barbs and only take 5mm boards. TIA :)

[@GregVirgoe]

Hello George, I got both the end trim and joining trim from this eBay listing. rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F191850909855. Hope that helps. Thank you

[@iknowallyoursecrets]

Brilliant, thanks Greg.

[@GregVirgoe]

George Barr, if you do get these a little tip for fitting is to sand the back of the leading edge of the ply to make it easier to insert in position. 😀

[@iknowallyoursecrets]

Nice one, cheers Greg

[@marywrong7041]

I see you have put a lot of effort in putting up the videos and giving us many useful tips. Thank you ! Job well done !

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much Mary, are you doing your own build?

[@marywrong7041]

@@GregVirgoe We are doing the research at this time.

[@NomaddUK]

Hi Greg. Just a normal averagely great video as usual... Does this guy ever make a mistake? :o) Are there any other ways to attach the ceiling without screw or glue? I would prefer a smooth, flush, one-piece looking ceiling if possible. I know it will have to be multi part due to the weird edges but want it to look continuous. Thanks :o)

[@GregVirgoe]

Interesting that should ask that question. I am planning to conceal a fixing for my door cards as I do not want to see screws or caps in those. I have got them already and plan to do a test piece before applying to the doors, they are a plastic barbed auto panel fixing that I will carpet over, they are a one-shot deal and will probably break if they have to be removed. rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?ff3=4&toolid=11800&pub=5575265109&campid=5338027957&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2F60-x-Light-Grey-Trim-Clips-Car-Panel-Plastic-Fasteners-Buttons-FIX668x3%2F291990647236%3Fepid%3D2125001445%26hash%3Ditem43fbffb1c4

[@wolveswonderers3580]

Greg did you run a single radial circuit for the lighting, or several radial circuits. One other thing did you install anything for charging off the alternator

[@bill2292]

Steller set of videos! How thick is your insulation on the ceiling Greg? Did you not need the vibration dampening material on the ceiling?

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi Bill, the ceiling is 50mm Kingspan PIR board and foil faced bubble wrap over that as the vapour barrier. The roof is already pressed into deep ridges so it won't vibrate. If you haven't seen it pleased watch my sound video

[@H2Dwoat]

Hi, I used the same method to cut out the door and windows when I boarded out my garage. Gives a great finish. 👍👍👍.

[@GregVirgoe]

H2Dwoat thank you again for great feedback.

[@GSXRI300]

Greg think you should take your vids down lol, stripped my van back and used your advice and the finish is great, great posts steve

[@GregVirgoe]

I'm really interested to know what parts you are changing and why?

[@ZovcDrafts]

Hey Greg! Love your videos! How much vertical space did you lose to your insulation, flooring, and ceiling? I'm looking at a Ram ProMaster, but it looks like I might only have ~3" of vertical space above my height.

[@GregVirgoe]

Hi Alexander, for the roof only the 12mm batten and 3mm vinyl ply so 15mm or about 5/8" in total for the ceiling. For the floor 25mm battens, 12mm ply and 3mm Altro flooring so 40mm or 1 1/2" for the floor. All together just a bit over 2" loss in height. That includes 50mm Celotex in the roof and 25mm on the floor. The insulation in the roof is between the roof beams so no loss of height for this, hope that helps. Best wishes with your build

[@ZovcDrafts]

Thanks, Greg! Keep up the good work. :)

[@colemeeker908]

I wish you would have shown the scribing for the piece of cardboard. That’s the tricky part and that’s what we need to know :)

[@GregVirgoe]

Cole Meeker the good thing about making the cardboard template is it doesn’t matter if you cock it up just make another one. Just keep taking bits away and offering it up until it matches. Save all your parcel boxes for templates

[@MrDaveB123]

Thank you so much for all your instruction hard work. This is very generous and of great help as I am just about to start the build on my new home and so excited to get started.

[@GregVirgoe]

You are welcome Dave thanks for watching 😃

[@fraserhardmetal7143]

Always use plywood for covered battens etc. No shrinkage or mould to consider.

[@GregVirgoe]

I have done everywhere else, thank you

[@davidbloch5370]

You are very talented but do you know you drive on the wrong side of the road. That swiveling seat is great never saw a double before but wish it would recline

[@neilsparks.4447]

lovin' your vids Greg your documented high quality workmanship is creating a very valuable investment in the van, fantastic work! just wondering if you will be covering the plastic cable trucking? i'm intrigued.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you for the great feedback, Neil. I had thought about carpeting it but then you can get to the nuts to remove it, My fuses for my reversing camera are fitted inside that boxing, it wasn't in bad shape so I've decided to leave it as it is.

[@stevengoodfellow9796]

hi really enjoying this but could ou tell me the name of the attachment to your roof insulation that adhesive spike please i cant find it anywhere steve

[@GregVirgoe]

If you look in the description of my insulation video there is a link to buy the stick pins. Hope that helps 👍🏼

[@ditiswescalatie]

I am seriously considering driving my recently second hand bought vw caddy maxi over the sea from the Netherlands too meet you and hopefully work alongside. There is only one way to do it, and that’s the proper way. I think, you are that proper way haha. Though, the intention is not a full van to camper conversion. I use it primarily as an business car and occasionaly as camper. Sometimes after my gig as Dj, sometimes with my girl on holidays. Insulation and small electric connections would probably the only priority. Well, then to the actual question. Vapor barrier is the reflectix I assume? And if I’m correct, you seal absolutely everything off after the 1 st layer of insulation ? So no condens can come in or out? Like waterproofing ? That much sealed? Thanks again! It’s great to found the person I can hopefully safely build myself a tiny and easy house on wheels.

[@tszabon]

Instead of pencil I would rather use some flexible batten to transfer curvature from the van wall.

[@GregVirgoe]

This is another method that would work ok on straight walls or lines but would not work for small radius because your batten will make you draw a curve with a smaller radius. That is why its best to just a pointer and keep the scribe parallel to the floor or side wall so its perpendicular to the scribe at all times. Hope that helps

[@andykelly7367]

Who's the DADDY?? Greg Virgoe's the DADDY! You know what? I reckon you were the first in line when God handed out the brain cells... Unfortunately, I was the last, and I got the very last single cell....and that one, well, let's just say; It was a bit squashed :-)) Keep up the great work Greg. ;-) Andy Kelly uk

[@GregVirgoe]

That's very kind of you Andy, I'm sure your very capable, don't put yourself down mate :D

[@andykelly7367]

Greg.....after watching your channel, I "feel" with a "knowing" that I have not only the tools and time to complete the project, but the "correct" knowledge to complete it mate. Thanks Greg. Now back to my rivnuts! B-) lmao cheers mate! Chat with you soon.