Sprinter Van Upper Cabinets Built with Extruded Aluminum (8020) | VAN CONVERSION

[@landingentry3180]

For the back piece that attaches to the van, how did you get that to angle back to 90 degrees to get the cabinets to lay flat? About to start my second build and going to use 8020 so your videos are very helpful!

[@johnwalton5824]

Landin, did you find a solution to your mounting issue? I have the same question...

[@TheErraticTheory]

I did something similar but 20mm for cabinets and 40mm for merffy bed and 40mm x 120mm to build roof deck

[@reh0119]

I am preparing to install my upper cabinet also. I have been following your build because you are using 8020. The issue of the angle between the wall and the ceiling of all vans has been on my mind, and I am intrigued by your solution. Many people have cut spacers at an angle to help with this. Have you run into any downside to your method so far? I am fanatical about squeaks and rattles and the fact that your 8020 against the wall and ceiling can’t be perfectly flush makes me wonder about noises. Can you share any more about your results so far?

[@JR-wm9yn]

For anyone else whos been hunting, the hinges he uses are Blum Standard 155 degree zero protusion soft close clip top overlay hinges.

[@johanna3627]

Omg thank you! Literally looking for months now

[@gregchaisson4084]

do you know if they make this hinge for an inset door application?

[@johanna3627]

Do you know how to fasten them to the aluminium? For me it does not fit.

[@gstephenson7391]

When I first bought 80/20 it was the 10 series or 1" instead of the bigger stuff. It's so strong I thought the 15 series would be overkill and the 10 series is cheaper too. I got frustrated though and went back to Baltic Birch. I've seen lots of good examples now, including yours, to attempt to use it again. I feel the 1.5" is overkill still but simple things like your hinges for the overhead seem to line up with the channels for mounting. Is that just coincidence? Did you ever attempt to use the 10 series. I'd like to start working on my pile of it.

[@lutomson3496]

Didnt see a reference to which rivnuts you used? were they all the same?nice build!

[@scottadamson6116]

I used mainly m6 and m8

[@thebg7532]

Great cabinet! Would you please share the type/brand of the hinges that you used. Thanks Scott!

[@TerryManitoba]

Nice build - Scott, I'm in Wpg - Is it possible to have a first-hand look at your van? THX

[@stevenhollands2464]

Hey Adam, heard you talk about a sliding bed in one of your videos and could not find it. Can you guide me to it or a send a proper reference ? Thanks for sharing your experiences. Your videos are the best i could find (and there are A lot) !

[@rmease]

Thanks for the great video! What is the approximate size of the horizontal and vertical supports?

[@paulwade8103]

Any particular reason why you didn't use the L track to secure it to the side? Is it the angle? Or did you want to leave it open for a particular reason?

[@billvanarsdale]

I love referring to your channel when I have a question on my build, like how to compensate for the slope of the side wall on a Sprinter when installing an 80/20 side rail for upper cabs. Just give a little leeway when tightening and then crank it down when fully assembled. Nice to follow you trailblazers. 😎

[@esproductions1]

Thanks for the great content! I'm having a hell of a time finding hinges for my upper cabinets that will fit into the slots of 15 series 80/20. What did you use? Thanks for your help!

[@remyop]

Same boat, really curious which hinges exactly you used

[@ramblingcameraman990]

Hey Scott - What hinges did you use on this setup? I don’t see them listed and I’d love to use the same ones since they allow the cabinet fronts to completely fill the face frame and work with 80/20. Thanks!

[@XxSliMoO]

Did you ever figure this out? I was wondering the same thing.

[@MegaZoning]

Hi Scott can u share the sketch up diagram for these upper cabinet Please

[@mwilliams6664]

hey Scott, where are you getting your 80/20 from in Canada? I know there is a place in Abbottsford, but they don't stock the profiles I am after. Any help is appreciated. The cabinets look fantastic! Love the angle on the bottom piece, I went with the 1/4 round.

[@scottadamson6116]

Hey! Sorry for the late reply here! I’m getting mine from Item but in Canada, people talk about Rocky Mountain Motion control. l I found it helpful to find a local supplier who stocked a few common parts.

[@aarongriffiths1131]

Do yiu think there will be any issues with the bottom rail having that tension in it? I'm about to start on my overheads but haven't figured out a way to get that bottom rail square. I may well take your approach, I'm just worried about the bolts or rivnuts failing over time due to the tension in them? Loving the channel, been very useful for me!

[@timchan1783]

Check out the video from OurKaravan, he uses a spacer to address the angle to make his cabinets square. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5euZYZ6eaueqKs&t

[@simply.matias]

Great videos! Do you plan to publish any construction plans online?

[@popgo8493]

Where did you buy your 8020 aluminum?

[@paulisakson3221]

A very helpful video--thank you! I wonder if you could explain the slide in panels--what are they, how did you make them, etc?

[@scottadamson6116]

Sure thing!

[@tunxxdra]

Did you router the floor of the cabinet to fit in the tracks? What thickness is the plywood? Looks good man.

[@scottadamson6116]

Yeah I did and its using 1/2 baltic birch. Thanks!

[@jackrabbitjohansen]

how you made vertical from the top ?

[@JW-rq1ik]

Thank you for the excellent video of your upper cabinets construction. I am wondering why you used an open face of the long 80/20 rail to attach it to the ceiling.

[@stevenparker3015]

Wouldn't it have been easier to run the marine vinyl up to the edge of the metal or just underneath the edge of it? Thanks, good job.

[@scottadamson6116]

It might have been but I really like the look of this now.

[@cocktailchatter]

I really like your 45 piece but can’t find it. I’m using the 10 series. I also checked in the more common 15 series and can’t find it. What is the actual piece called? Can you send me a link to where I can get it? I’m in California.

[@WaylandsWorld]

How did you mount the hinges and gas struts for the cabinet doors? Just drill right into the aluminum?

[@johanna3627]

I have the Same question. Haha did you find a solution?

[@bauermarshall]

Did you take any step to make sure the cabinets were plumb and level relative to the floor?

[@bjbhehir]

LOL

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Great to get this info! It is the best way to build a framework, much better, stronger, lighter, and more elegant than wood. Easier but pricier. Great tip about the beveled bottom rod. Please keep camera on the project, not on you. Its distracting to have it go back and forth, and we need to see what you are talking about - all those tech details. 95% on project, 5% on you. When speaking about the connection details, please show the connection and rails. Camera should be on them so we see what you are saying. I did not comprehend much of what you said since camera was not on project. Too bad.

[@lass-inangeles7564]

@@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath That may be true but I was not being technical. I was being graphic in my description.

[@Senick]

+1 for the algo

[@benconklin9100]

Great video Scott! Just curious about the hinges and latches you used for the upper cabinets. Could you post a link or just a description? Thanks!

[@scottadamson6116]

They are Blum hinges send me an email and Ill dig up the link

[@ThePatrickOtis]

@@scottadamson6116 do you know what hinges those were? I am having trouble mounting my doors on the same style upper cabinet and really having trouble finding ones that work.

[@mommyoftommy]

What kind of hinge did you use for the overhead cabinet doors?

[@CaulkOnMyWaffles]

You sir need a set of ball drivers.

[@scottadamson6116]

I have some but with those threaded inserts with the drvier they dont always go in straight and since they are self tapping in its important to get them going straight. Just IMO

[@CaulkOnMyWaffles]

@@scottadamson6116 Ah, self tapping changes things. Good call then!

[@dvoob]

sick too that you could take it out at any time & only be left with a few empty bolt holes on the wall/ceiling

[@nathanielnunn5700]

Great cabinets, what hinges did you use?

[@summer201291]

It looks like you attached the upholster wall & ceiling panels prior to attaching the 8020 to the chassis. Is that correct? If so how did you know where to attach the 8020 to the chassis if it was already covered.

[@scottadamson6116]

I use a sharpened bolt and use that to mark the place I get this question a ton and I need to make a video to help veryone.

[@bjbj3853]

Love the powder coating! I just figured out why I liked your 80/20 implementation so much better than the others I've seen and it's the powder coating in white. Where did you buy it? Or did you paint it yourself?

[@scottadamson6116]

Awesome! Thank you! I had it powdercoating my sisters father in law does it.

[@PopsGG]

Looks great, but at 4:24 do you know why there is an exposed end of the square pieces that connect to the 45 smooth face? It almost looks like the connecting square pieces are wider or misaligned.

[@scottadamson6116]

It has a cap that covers that.

[@scottnormand5858]

Awesome job. This exactly the look I've planned. Is it possible to install wall panels first then install rivnuts through 1/8 ply panels and metal structure at the same time? Hope this makes sense 🤣

[@douggraham5812]

You could do that, but a better idea would be to only install paneling where your cabinets are not. Saves weight and material. Use a piece of flexible acrylic bent around to be the back and top of the cabinet to hide the insulation and stuff behind it.

[@mechanic905]

Hey Scott where can I get that 8020 catalog I would like to use 8020 on my build

[@scottadamson6116]

I was able to order online from Rocking Mountain Motion Control

[@carlpalmqvist2740]

Really nice job 👍 what kind of hinges are those?

[@scottadamson6116]

Which ones? I got them from Richelieu for the overhead cavbinets they are the only ones that would work for me with the 30 and 40 series alum

[@salonstudiomsunapeemanches1622]

Nice! does the powder coating change any of the dimensions of the cabinet and make it harder to connect together?

[@scottadamson6116]

It changes a bit but not enough to adjust the fitment

[@williammackey7243]

Very nice work

[@LonnieWormley]

How did you paint the aluminum extrusion?

[@LonnieWormley]

I saw that you powdered coated them, I figured that, but I wanted to check.

[@theresamcpherson3736]

When will you start doing van conversions for others?

[@scottadamson6116]

haha never

[@Justmario262]

I really like the 45 on the cabinet. Looks awesome

[@scottadamson6116]

Me too!

[@tramptruck4859]

Looks very good..............but isn't the frame one big cold bridge?

[@scottadamson6116]

I used a thermal break which I talked about it other videos but if you didnt then yes it would be.

[@tramptruck4859]

@@scottadamson6116 👍

[@meowstermeow2967]

meowmeoowwwww its really good

[@memoryim]

Can you show us how you machined holes in the 80/20 and what tools you used?

[@scottadamson6116]

Yeah I use a step bit but Ill try and get that in a future video as I have some more of that work coming up.

[@memoryim]

Scott Adamson That would be awesome man! I’m about to put in an order for my upper cabinets. I’ve been looking at 3 point end mill bits to use with my drill press to machine the extruded aluminum but they are pricy. I’d love to see how you did it!

[@lioness4447]

What about heat loss through the metal?

[@scottadamson6116]

I used a thermal break that I talked about in another video but otherwise yes itwould be forsure.

[@NinaThoren]

This looks so clean! I'm surprised more people don't use 8020 since it seem so much stronger than wood

[@anothersomebody8195]

They base their choices on cost. The buyers won't want to pay more, and the builders are already running a tight budget. I imagine a stick of that stuff is $50

[@NinaThoren]

@@anothersomebody8195 Yeah I know must people don't have the budget but sometimes I see people who has the budget but still use wood. This os only the second or third conversion I have seen with 8020

[@anothersomebody8195]

@@NinaThoren They're probably not committing to the lifestyle, since resale value is a consideration. Scott has it figured out. I bet he'll have the motor rebuilt when it gives up the ghost in 10 years..

[@scottadamson6116]

Yeah this is a forever van! I really dont see myself sellig it and wanted to future proof the build quality on it.

[@NinaThoren]

@@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath This was eight months ago and at that time I had only seen about three builds with it, much has changed since then. What I search for when looking for builds also plays a part in what results I get

[@camalllovenohate3486]

I love you sooooo much I can’t wait to get a sprinter van I would give everything I. My life away for one

[@scottadamson6116]

Thanks Cam!

[@RiderVSRoad]

Awesome content! I miss my sprinter, can't wait for the next

[@modeverything9949]

Lol thanks for answering all this in a video.

[@scottadamson6116]

No worries!

[@billvanarsdale]

So appreciate your shared experience. What does using 80/20 cost in your build? Thx.

[@scottadamson6116]

Not sure yet Ill be doing a full wood vs 8020 cost breakdown once Im done and ill let you know.

[@maitildamcintyre9344]

Watching your videos makes me really appreciate how much work goes into every detail of the van conversion process. I’m certain many DIY’rs find your channel very informative. I’m not handy and will never build a van conversion but still enjoy watching the process. I bought a van turnkey that has 80-20 construction. I’m still learning how to work everything and am currently getting a heater installed. Can’t wait to be able to get on the road and experience van life 🚐Stay safe and healthy and I look forward to seeing more.

[@scottadamson6116]

Thanks Matilda! Glad you are enjoying watching them and I hope that you are also learning lots.

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

I’m going to order the catalog Monday I have already committed to using my large collection of personally reclaimed materials. Plus my sprinter has 370k on it. Your home is looking good on par with the finest. The best part is it’s all about the dog 🐕

[@scottadamson6116]

Thanks! Glad you are enjoying them they are fun to put together.

[@Brandon-ik6ty]

Amazing! Thank you!

[@scottadamson6116]

Thank you too!

[@eo8513]

Great content. My 13 year old thinks he knows a good mustache and he said yours is the best on KZbin. So you got that going for you. Thanks for the videos. This one solved several questions I had for my near future van if I can find one in PDX. Take care.

[@scottadamson6116]

Thanks! Im growing it out all month and then going to curl it up at the end....stay tuned haha

[@mrsexytime_]

YO SCOTT!