CARPETING A VAN CONVERSION | 4-Way Stretch Carpet Lining | Ep 4 | Nissan NV200 Camper Van Build

In this video, I'll be showing how to apply 4-way stretch carpet to the inside of a van or camper to get a neat, professional finish. Covering all the metals panels with carpet, cutting round the edges and making it look neat was a real challenge but was very rewarding when it was all finished!
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0:00 - Preparing the van for carpeting
1:34 - Carpeting the right side of the van
2:52 - Carpeting the wheel arch
4:58 - Carpeting the left side of the van
6:40 - Carpeting above the rear door
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Smoke grey 4 way stretch van lining carpet: www.vanliningcarpet.co.uk/sho...
Trimfix high temperature contact adhesive: www.vanliningcarpet.co.uk/sho...
Thermawrap bubblewrap insulation: www.toolstation.com/ybs-gener...
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I carpeted the right side of the van first, and then the left side. Using Trimfix high temperature contact adhesive and plenty of sharp Stanley knife blades, I took my time glueing the carpet down and trimming it round the edge seals.
I used smoke coloured 4 way stretch carpet which is available in 1.4m and 2m lengths. I had to use the 1.4m, despite the NV200 being a small panel van, as the 1.4m would not have been long enough when the contours of the van had been taken into account.
The carpet stuck really well when I glued it over the Thermawrap bubblewrap insulation I had installed in my previous videos. By removing all of the fixtures, fittings and seatbelts before carpeting, I was able to tuck the carpet under and them and get a very clean, tidy and neat finish to the van carpet.
I hoped you enjoyed this next step in my Nissan NV200 camper van conversion.
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DISCLAIMER: In this video, I am in no way stating that this is the proper way to undertake the conversion of a van, however after research and experience using the van, I believe this to be the way that is best suited to my van and the way I intend to use it.

[@WOODOGS]

Another methodical approach to a seemingly chaotic task! Thanks again for sharing your procedural and professional knowledge. Your work is impeccable.

[@normanseaman6397]

Two things I have found really useful while doing the 4 way stretch in my van have been a couple of fairly strong magnets and a box of drawing pins. Both are like another pair of hands depending on what your carpeting

[@LensOfJames]

Great tips!

[@ChumiStu]

Brilliant. Takes all the good bits from various videos I’ve watched. Nearly ready to tackle my van now 👍

[@graya44]

.. James geez amazing.. outstanding effort & looks great 👏👏

[@LensOfJames]

Thanks Gray! 🙏

[@dotsona07]

Nice work!

[@SuperDeut4]

Sir! You are amazing!

[@lauraalex3781]

Been following your vids with the view of doing something similar myself.. interesting to see how you get on!

[@kevmac1644]

Hi as i am looking at getting one of these for a camper conversion (slightly different to yours) I just felt I had to say thanks for making these vids as they are a great help and will save people thousands of pounds, also just to add a different note, if your day job is not working within the engineering trade your wasting your life, the UK crying out for engineers from all disciplines and you have a knack...use it :)

[@LensOfJames]

Hi Kev, thanks for your kind words - glad the videos are useful!

[@keeponsearchingearth1543]

Beautiful job. I just bought a 2015 Nissan NV 200 and would love to do the same. However I’m not a handyman and have very little patience lol So I’d hire someone to do this but I don’t know of anyone in my area who could do that.

[@LensOfJames]

Thanks, I found it required more patience than skill, but I'm sure there are companies around that can do it - good luck with your van build!

[@kayleighlarge1477]

Awesome videos :) Was there a reason you chose not to use the panels that came with the van ? Only asking as I am pre build myself and thought the panels might be helpful in making it look tidy?

[@aaronmaloney8282]

Im a carpet fitter & im dreading doing this lol , fiddly

[@LensOfJames]

It's not too bad, I'm sure you'll be far better than I was!

[@RyanCL140]

Keep re watching as I want to replicate your techniques, you had any dramas with condensation carpeting directly onto the metal

[@LensOfJames]

Hi Ryan's, thanks! No problems so far 🤞

[@remserturk]

Perfect job James 👏 I am wondering is it possible to remove the carpets if you want to sell your camper van as a van in the future.

[@LensOfJames]

Hi, thank you! Possibly, though I think it would be a difficult job as it sticks very well.

[@mikew4308]

Hi James i love nv200 And just bought one 2013 1,5dci and want do what you did with your Please can you tell me how many meters carpet you bought.👍

[@desrynne2720]

Have you a video on how you did the roof . What did you screw the boards /Ceiling to .Thanks

[@LensOfJames]

Hi, yes the van ceiling insulation, ply-lining and carpeting video is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYTReYuDp6mbd7M

[@AquaLtd-wo3po]

Well done it looks awesome! I was just wondering if you have had any issues with water soaking in via the door seals as you've wrapped the material around the edge to the outside of the lip of the door frame?

[@LensOfJames]

Yes I did, but it wasn't anything majoy. Got a video about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYHKe3WDjNyjmZI

[@Zerpersande]

I just purchased a Nissan NV200 and I plan to do exactly the same thing you did with your interior. And I plan to do it because I was very impressed with the results that you got. But I live in Japan and getting materials to either more difficult or more difficult, and often both. So my life would be so much easier if you could tell me how many yards/meters of that of the 2m 4-way stretch material you used. I’m guessing either 5 or 6m. Perhaps 6 bc you probably too the material for the roof ribs from the end. Same help would be appreciated for the reflective foam, although I am having a real problem finding a place that has it in stock AND will ship internationally. Back to watching your videos. I’m sure you know I find these extremely helpful.

[@LensOfJames]

Hi, thanks for the comments, glad you like the van build. I bought 5m of carpet for the walls and 4m for the doors, but had a fair bit left over of maybe 8m in total would be better. But if you have the van definitely measure yourself before buying, good luck with your build!

[@LensOfJames]

I don't know how much foil insulation I used in total I'm afraid

[@TomSharrock]

Hi. How much length of carpet did you use ? I’m not sure if I’ll need 3, 6 or 9 metres. Cheers

[@zerobambiro]

Is that insulation better than armaflex, or why did you use it?

[@ikspeel]

Can it be removed when i want another in the futures

[@djscottyeng931]

James, Many thanks. I too have a NV200 with the same interior colors. Can you share where you purchased the Smoke fabric? Thank you!

[@LensOfJames]

Hi, I got mine from www.vanliningcarpet.co.uk/. Was really impressed with the carpet and it arrived quickly!

[@R8edDex]

Great job. Was the rubber seal easy to re-apply? It looks like you just pushed it in a groove.

[@LensOfJames]

Yes very, you just knock it back onto the door edge and truck the carpet in

[@mattymoi]

Am busy with my NV200 too. Thanks for the great videos James. Can you tell me how many sq m of carpeting fabric you used please ? Thanks. Happy travels !

[@LensOfJames]

I believe I used 5mx2m for the walls plus an extra 4mx1.4m for the doors. This was more than enough, but always good to have surplus!

[@mattymoi]

@@LensOfJames Thanks very much James. That's a great help !

[@anastasiabowes1162]

@@LensOfJames Hi James, is that 5m x 2m for both walls or was that 5m x 2m per wall??

[@thelawman]

I dont see any ventilation in your van, do you not sleep overnight in it. You've made a fabulous job on this project. Well done, enjoy, when we can teavel

[@LensOfJames]

Hi Les, thanks! Yes but only for a few weekends/holidays a year - nothing an open window can't ventilate! Rest of the time it's used for day trips.

[@desrynne2720]

Are you using the aluminum foil as insulation as i do not see any fiberglass being installed .Great video

[@LensOfJames]

Hi Des, no not just the foil bubble wrap insulation - I've made a video about it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHebqZ5pm6l9mJo

[@DLoonie]

Hello James, how much length of carpet did you need? thank you, fantastic work...

[@LensOfJames]

I used 5m for the walls and 4m for the doors, make sure you order a bit extra just in case!

[@DLoonie]

@@LensOfJames Thank you

[@JorgeMoralesLuiz]

hi first say i love the work you are doing with that nv200 looks great. But I have a question, when you put that carpet you do not have the concern that with the condensation mold will be generated in it? In other conventions, they are very careful to use water resistant materials to avoid that, I do not know if you have taken it into consideration.

[@LensOfJames]

Hi, condensation was most definitely taken into consideration. I had stayed overnight in the van many times prior to carpeting and so know where condensation forms. I added insulation in those areas before carpeting so that it won't be a problem. Also, please bear in mind that I only use the van as a camper for a few weeks each year, so it isn't constantly exposed to condensation.

[@JorgeMoralesLuiz]

@@LensOfJames Thank you for answering me, I want to camper my Citroën Berlingo but on the issue of insulation, ventilation and condensation I find contradictory information, I suppose because of the difference between people who live in vans and those who use them some weekends as I intend. Perhaps the best thing is to do what you have done, go for a weekend with the bed furniture (which is the only thing I have made, and see what happens. Thank you very much.

[@snappyfish]

What length of carpet did you buy? Thanks, great channel.

[@LensOfJames]

Approx 5x2m for the walls (2.5m per side) and 4x1.4m for the doors

[@snappyfish]

@@LensOfJames Thanks for taking time to answer.

[@LensOfJames]

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[@thatflanneldude]

How much carpet did you require?

[@LensOfJames]

I bought 9 metres in total, which was a bit more than I needed but good to have extra!

[@AngelMelB21]

What can u use to stick things on the inside of.thecarpet

[@LensOfJames]

Velcro!

[@GaryYoung-eq1ph]

Idea slow motion sometimes!!!!!!!?

[@annelowe2691]

What type of carpet did you use?

[@LensOfJames]

Hi, it's 4 way stretch automotive carpet. More info here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnXYdnWdZqymqNE

[@colmbyrne5394]

Did it stick OK to the insulation ?

[@LensOfJames]

Yeah, really well, no issues at all

[@MrElecterik]

No windows in your camper? seems a bit claustrophobic to me :-\

[@LensOfJames]

Hi Erik, before doing this conversion I spent quite a few nights in the van with my partner, and we both thought it was really cosy! I see what you mean, and if I had a bigger van then I'd definitely want windows, but I don't feel any need for them at this stage.

[@MrElecterik]

@@LensOfJames I totally understand, a big plus is that without windows, that your camper is not notable as a camper outside so you can easily sleep in a city at every parking place :-)

[@LensOfJames]

Exactly, I'm keen to keep the van as inconspicuous as possible!