Camper van conversion | First attempt at Cladding walls

Camper van conversion | First attempt at Cladding walls & building a window frame.
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In this episode we start on the wood panels and frame the window.
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[@PaulMessner]

Watch how the PROs fitted the campervan windows here kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2O6loSLot99gaM & here is how we insulate the roof and floor kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipqrZItrpLWHY9E

[@marc20008]

Hi Paul what screw driver / drill you using please

[@desmondbroad1305]

Hi Paul here's a tip if you want it always run cables in a tube dead easy add extras plus replace any faulty in the future I use sink waste pipe it's worth the effort mate

[@davidife597]

For a couple of numptys at van converting you are doing a fine job, looking forward to the finish.

[@martinoutdoors6941]

That was so worth the extra money and have it done professionally.

[@tequeena]

Jo's right - Health and safety first! ✅👌

[@pauloutten3628]

Hi Paul Big fan of your wild camping videos. Been following your progress on your new van. Looking at your video today on installing the tongue and groove cladding. If I could offer you a little advice. I'm a qualified carpenter. The way your doing is perfectly acceptable but you are going to be left with hundreds of screw heads visible. Also moisture could get in through here, rust your screws etc. The proper way is to pin the bottom first piece. With just one pin close to the bottom as possible into the stud behind then pin on the top on the tongue edge. So when you slot your next piece onto it, it covers the pin. A nail gun is favoured for this but perfectly possible with standard stainless steel pins and a panel hammer and punch. Then you repeat the process of pinning the next piece in the same way. When your finished all your fixings are hidden.

[@grahamscothern4319]

Going well Looking Good Paul 👍

[@Thanos9961]

Looking good so far, can't wait for the next update.

[@paulhargreaves2143]

Great work you two.

[@Laurabora82224]

Love the camper van videos! Please keep making them!

[@fredbiscuit...413]

Great progress you two - and I love your enthusiasm and banter when you work together.... A great couple :)

[@MichaelB-pf8xx]

It's really starting to take shape.

[@robbierob106]

5:19 that's an amazing tip! Thank you for sharing!

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

It's a great idea. If I could only get my kitchen finished!

[@topgroover]

Good job you two. Any more scribing to do, cut a small baton the size of the gap, ie 6 and a half. then run it round the area to scribe with pencil at top. Perfect shape every time. Hope that makes sense.🚌👍

[@moe_1886]

Looking good Paul. I think I'll be Jo and enjoy a cuppa while you do the measuring and cutting 🤣😂 Can't wait for the cabinetry to go in. Great stuff.

[@happycreativemind]

Jo would have you know that the star of the show only films himself working on the van and only films her drinking tea. He’s such a diva and doesn’t like sharing the limelight 😂

[@moe_1886]

@@happycreativemind 😂🤣

[@nigelturpin3533]

No need to rush it...or get too weary...clearly you are on the way...excellent! !

[@scottfraser4781]

Enjoying watching the camper van evolve 👏🏻

[@andyh6017]

It's great to watch this conversion as it is more akin to most peoples abilities and that makes it real. Being a fab double act helps too. Thank you.

[@rejects101]

Good job Paul

[@pm1104]

Nice job so far.......!

[@Richoffroad]

It's worth taking lots of photos and doing sketches with the measurements of where the battens etc are. Looks like you're making good progress.

[@oddmanout98]

That’s coming along really nicely Paul. All credit to you!

[@cappaculla]

Good job !!

[@Ozzyt94]

Loving this little saga you are doing Paul. Cracking work thumbs up from me.

[@koko90video]

Nice work Paul. Keep up the good work. Thanks for the videos. Really enjoy watching them.

[@smithywick]

Doing a swell job there guys and gals 🙏 looking a treat Paul 👊😎👊

[@gilljo1]

Your doing a good job on this. Love the way its coming together. Thanks and stay safe.

[@hartley383]

Fair play for having a go, looking good. Cant wait to see how it looks when youre all done.

[@graemesaunderson4218]

Enjoying all the installments of this conversion.Thanks very much indeed for the really handy tip how to cut out the panelling around the wheel arch.This will come in handy when i do mine.ATB

[@jayhallam2738]

Great progress. Really enjoying these videos 👍

[@tuttobicci]

The title of the video indicates it might have taken more than one attempt. LOL. Approaching 100K subs, I've been with you for a long while now, great to see how the channel as grown. ATB

[@allun13]

Very Good Paul. Thank You for a very enjoyable vid.

[@tonygloster3483]

Looking good 👍

[@markbarnes1979]

You make it look very easy. Either it is or your editing is very good 🤣. Great work by the way, love watching your videos.

[@jordanlangford6267]

Great video as always just wish they were a little bit longer Paul 👍

[@deadpool8340]

Do it foresty forrest style,in an aldi car park while living in it!!

[@desrynne2720]

Paul could you hurry up with the van as I'm following you and the wife said I'm taking too long. Looking Good.

[@jackcoke2184]

Vinyl pores are required. Otherwise, the moisture caused by condensation will not dry out and mold may form, resulting in a foul odor. So, the insulation materials that come out these days have a lot of small pores.

[@benlove7171]

You should do a subscriber wild camp in the lakes or Peak District

[@daz.j]

a pin nailer is the best way to do the paneling paul

[@happysporran]

These have become my my most keenly awaited videos on KZbin.

[@samwilkins6768]

Honestly i’m bloody loving it!

[@bertkelly7650]

I subbed just to see the van build. The part of the video of the leg was a bonus. : - D

[@ianmaullin356]

Loving these posts

[@dougthedispatch1902]

Nice one Paul. Are you thinking of adding solar panels? We're still deciding if it's worth it or not. keep up the good work, and good luck!

[@pompeyfitnessjames6298]

Get van converting with Paul Messner.

[@mrben6573]

Mr Messner, I have a question. Ages ago I was reading about how back in the 1970's it was common for townsfolk in the UK to pay a farmer or owner of a tract of land for permission to camp on their property. Is this still a thing? Was it ever a thing? Do you think it would be possible for you to find a beautiful piece of private property, talk to the owners, and pay for permission to camp there? If it worked it seems like it would be a wonderful way to camp in new areas with zero worry of being chased off, and the property owner would get to make some money as well.

[@chrisbell7115]

Fantastic video! Looks like you've got the same van as me. Where /how much was the cladding as looking for something similar for the ceiling.

[@stephenwharrior5835]

Learn how to use the speed and clutch on your drill slowing down near the end

[@ccf3294]

Drinking Game - Take one shot of Vodka every time Jo has a tea. You’d be blackout within five minutes 😂😂

[@owddroner7124]

Hi Paul meant to ask are you fitting a roof vent? Stay safe mate regards Mark

[@clevelandexplorer2221]

Very well done, guys! You two are an awesome duo I love it :D but whens Jo not drinking tea? :P incidentally I've always drank coffee, now as of the last week I've only drank tea, it seems to change every half a year to a year haha. I think you've said, impact drivers are a god send but also counter sinks are too. Yorkshire trading sells them but really doesn't last, it's not good. For small holes I found counter sinks joined to drill bits, they're amazing! It saves the swap between drill bit to counter sink to Phillips :D great job on scribing the wheel well and filling the window cill

[@salbeisalbei5441]

I might start using "six-and-a-half-centimeters" as a password somewhere, 'cause I'll never ever forget it. ;-)

[@NelsonClick]

Coming up on 100K. That's stardom baby. Have your people call my people and let's do lunch.

[@happysporran]

😀😀 definitely shows star quality

[@Jarah]

Your starting to give me confidence that I could do this too, really interesting thanks!

[@batwithglasses]

I'm gonna get a poll going on how many cups of tea Jo drinks in a single day... 1. 1-3 2. 3-6 3. 6-10 4. The tea pot is in the bathroom. 😉

[@happycreativemind]

😂

[@stevemccrory9130]

3. 6-10. If it gets too cold, a fresh brew is always requiired....no re-heating allowed. And of course, it's Yorkshire tea.

[@heyfionaa]

loving these, especially the banter between you and your wife. ‘whats the measurement again? 6 and a half’🤣🤭

[@vamboroolz1612]

You are doing a good job there Paul. A couple of pointers if you are interested, when scribing if you either use compasses or an off cut it saves all the continuous marking every 50 mil or so as you can scribe a continuous line with pencil and off cut. Also, bizarrely, it’s best not to scribe to tight to a shape if you don’t need to. The van will twist slightly when you drive and a tight timber scribe can become a bloody nightmare as a squeak that you no longer have access to. The screwing in the lining board, you could use metal cups to give the screws a professional finish or use clips so you don’t see the fixings, ( there will be a lot of screws in the walls and ceiling). The way you are working is much the same as the way a professional does so you are on the right tracks. Main thing is to continually think about the finish and each step that needs done. I say this as a lifelong carpenter and certainly not as condescending. Looks good.

[@DesGreene]

Great progress Paul! Are you going to have swivel cab seats or fit units across where the bulkhead was? ATB👍

[@AnthonyJohnson1]

Really interesting watching this unfold Paul. You’re doing brilliantly and I’m looking forward to seeing how it all unfolds and watching your future camper van adventures

[@fernojake]

I’ve always wondered how to scribe something and you’ve just shown me how it’s done 👌🏻

[@BenjaminEmm]

Loving these videos. I've just gone through the playlist again and watched from the beginning!

[@Brad-vs1lk]

The easiest way to scribe any kind of an unusual profile is to use a drafting “compass” with a pencil point that locks and set it for the gap distance between the two boards and just run it along the profile distance. No measuring the gap required!! Easy peasy!!!! And I prevent the wood splitting by predrilling a smaller pilot hole and countersinking for the screw head before inserting the actual screw!! Even predrill the metal as well!!!

[@alanguile8945]

I've heard that variable lighting makes all the difference, worth doing from the start😃

[@DaveOutdoors]

Looking good PM, taking shape nicely now 👍

[@stevem4038]

When you took out the bulk head I assumed you were installing swivel seats. But now it looks like you are putting cupboards behind the seats. If this is the case why didn't you just leave the bulkhead in? Having the bulkhead really reduces the noise inside the van when travelling. Plus you don't need to blind the windscreen, driver and passenger windows for sleeping.

[@nickburton9366]

You do it your way, that said it's a good job you live in Sheffield (i think) not Manchester, the moisture control/insulation you've got going there shouldn't get manky for couple of years in Sheffield. Ps thick rope as a trim works well, looks like you're going for a bit of a navel feel, but easy to Nail on and hides all sorts of screw ups

[@jimmylad8529]

Looking good 😍Im itching to get started on my rusty Vw crafter or should I make the rusty Ford connect a camper bus.... keep up the good progress pal 👍🏻

[@pauljordan452]

Check out Foresty Forrest on You Tube, he did his van from the carpark in Home Depot whilst living in the van :) Looks a good job mate and its all a learning curve

[@jamin500]

Possibly a bit late now mate but I've got chop saw /circular saw /jigsaw if you need them

[@thebackingpackinggeordie]

Great watching your project

[@maxfenig1850]

Loving this set of build videos :) going to look boss when finished

[@daveh5154]

Six and a half..!! Great teamwork mate. Cooking on gas. Looking foreward to the next stages. Cheers.

[@howardpotts5763]

Might need a health and safety professional to carry out a risk assessment 😜 can’t have the national treasure losing his fingers 😀

[@marc20008]

Looking good what screw driver you using please

[@PaulJames-uz5yl]

enjoying watching the van build come together :-)

[@RABIDJOCK]

Great stuff.. I was worried for a bit there that you didn't have a jigsaw. 😆

[@RABIDJOCK]

Dunno if its too late but you could run a piece of conduit either side at roof height for running any wires front to back later.

[@Garncec]

Great video guys!! Loving the conversion👍

[@antonycrow1657]

Looking good Paul. I am enjoying this series.

[@markx8659]

Hi plasterboard screws self tape into meta,l and are less likely to split the wood.

[@GraysOutdoors]

Good work. Cheers for sharing.

[@LukeOrwin]

You and Thomas Heaton battle of the van builds

[@keenymeeny2]

Bang on , your build is defintely inspiring me to get a wee van as the Mrs is not an outdoor person , so a wee van and some good ideas from you...bang on. Good stuff Derek

[@TomAndJoeVlogsTJOutdoors]

Another great watch Paul!

[@robertbransby]

Looking great Paul, how is it feeling with all the weight of the wood cladding?

[@michaelwatson7223]

What size are the battens please paul

[@richardharrison5622]

Coming along nicely mate 👌

[@booth1chillies]

Use the clips mate they are great

[@SimonOutdoors]

Nice one mate, really enjoying watching this unfold. Have you considered the weight of the vehicle on performance once everything is in? I’m sure you’re all over it 👍🏻

[@alexhearn8943]

Leave no trace .... #haze

[@Jqteadventures1659]

Looking good both well done!

[@garrywall1]

👍 your inspirational

[@craigpalmer347]

Doing A Great job mate and most important you n Jo seem to be having fun...👍👍👍👍🤙🤙

[@jeanwatson189]

Thanks for filming this, it really makes it look doable!

[@wayneberry8703]

Great job, Paul

[@dave9456]

I'd be shouting it all day long if I had 6 and a half Great job, great progress guys👍👍

[@bencartwright1050]

Looking good guys

[@MrFlyingguy]

happy 100k Paul

[@apollo12329]

Great job you 2, coming along nicely.