LIFE In a BIGGER VAN "The Build" TEC VAN Duck Liner For Moisture, Heat And Sound

[@VANCITYVANLIFE]

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[@SarahvanCaravan]

We need Jackery demonstrations please! What can the 2000 run and for how long? What does van life look like running off a Jackery in South-Western Cloudtario? ? I am thinking of running my initial van build off of a Jackery 🧐

[@garyj467]

My wife and I always laugh every time you say “Let’s Go!!” Don’t stop. We love the enthusiasm!

[@RamSay135]

You might not see this comment but I've been following your videos for almost 7 years now if I'm correct since the beginning. I love your videos they are motivational and I look forward to them with a cup of coffee in the morning. I'm excited about this new build this journey is going to be awesome. Your an amazing person man I appreciate your content. Wish you the best on your Van life journey

[@rrhopewell]

Awesome seeing you work on that sprinter knowing that you totally earned it. You inspire me with every video

[@LSChestersMom]

@Jackery @VanCityVanLife Chrome is so right about Jackery. I live in Western North Carolina near Asheville wear the Hurricane hit hardest and thankfully because of watching this channel I had a small unit and solar panels as we were in a TOTAL blackout for weeks- no power, internet, cell service, gas raids washed out, no access to groceries , water or cash, water and this unit saved me and my dog. I am saving up for a bigger unit but so grateful for the small one I have 500 watt. I bought mine but so cool they sent units to the storm areas . Love and gratitude to all!

[@jesussamurai8433]

Would love to see him make a little space for Cruz like a good size portion of under the bed and seal it off from the actual garage. He can put like a doggy bed make it cozy a place for Cruz to go hide in or a go to place in the van

[@reisenvanlife3285]

I recommend you also do sound deadening and insulation above the headliner. Lots of noise and heat come from up there.

[@kevinfenn9672]

Thanks for the video, The duck liner seams way awesome

[@pafox1027]

Love your loyalty to Jackery and they to you. Both you and the company are class acts!

[@Neb.333]

Make a T-shirt with “Let’s Go!” ❤

[@iskosalminen]

Important note: the reflective foil works as a radiant insulator ONLY if there's an air gap between it and any other material. When you stick other insulation right on top of it, the reflective foil does nothing as in that case we're talking about conductive heat transfer (transfer of heat through matter) and foil has almost zero conductive insulation value. When applied in that manner, the foil is just waisted material and weight.

[@jdelso916]

I wish more of us knew this sooner. I didn’t find this out until about a year ago.

[@iskosalminen]

@ it’s weird that van builders spend so much time researching insulation and somehow completely miss this… if you watch 100 van insulation videos on YT, 99 will get this somehow wrong.

[@CindyWebster-s6p]

Nice to see you so happy about your new home! It is going to be so amazing. God Bless you and Cruzie!!

[@valeriaproductions]

I love that you’re so genuinely excited about the build! Thanks for taking us along on what will be an EPIC journey ❤ I have 3 jackeries that power my world. Very grateful for them!

[@jaywest5369]

You genuinely look like you're having a blast with this. Love the content.

[@hokiepokie2388]

Cant wait to see this thing done. Stoked for you chrome!

[@MichaelEhling]

Amanda is rocking the "Let's Go!"

[@virginiacaston1456]

Love it! Love seeing you excited about this build! Let's go!! 😊

[@joyluv4982]

Every time you say, "STAND UP IN" 😅 and laugh, it makes my laugh and so happy for you. I know the feeling 😁 My day is one day coming🎉

[@chrisrice2083]

Dude you will have some thick ass walls that's awesome you should have no problem staying warm in the winter, I am pretty excited to see this van come together, its a new year, new shop and now a new home you went big this year

[@BethDoublekickChick]

Loving the anticipation of the build process 💙 Also, please never change your outro music 🎶 it ensures that I always watch to the very end 😅 such a fun lil tune 🤘

[@zinadenny236]

Can't wait to see the side bed bumpers installed. Look on van will so up- grade the design

[@coco9004]

Jackery did not let you down when you was living difficult situations 6 years ago

[@rangovanlife]

Hi Chrome, since I had to test my van, I took the chance to take everything apart and redo the interior. I take advantage by watching your videos where you explain step by step, how to insulate and new ideas. Thank you 🤩 Obviously I am not as lucky as you, with a vehicle of my dreams, a Mercedes Sprinter, but even with the ford transit low roof I manage. 🌹💪🏽

[@paulaw9260]

Hold off on insulating ceiling - also - my extended ford transit has TWO ceiling fans. It helps in the heat!

[@rainsofhealing]

Wow! Where did you put your fans? One up front and one near the back?

[@jameshummel7349]

I agree with covering up those crevices, but definitely should have stuffed them with insulation or spray foam first

[@atomikNEV]

Amanda is filming now! WOW Amanda, LETS GO!

[@Makeitbymandy]

Lol. I gotta learn im LOUD AS F behind that camera 😂✌️

[@atomikNEV]

@@Makeitbymandylearn in process. ❤😅 one step at the time… except f you are Chrome, then it would be 3 steps a the time

[@barry6484]

Way to go Amanda!!!

[@InCameraK]

Get that woman in the Directors Guild and cinematographers too. ​@@Makeitbymandy

[@widowprepper4292]

​@@Makeitbymandy Go girl! 👍🏻🥰

[@MsSoozy]

How much would that Amazon a sound dampening stuff weigh? That is way past your bedtime! It’s exciting Chrome 😁 we have been missing you though!!

[@ChocolateManInThailand]

Insulation does not prevent condensation, that's why you need ventilation to stop water stagnation. Congratulations.

[@sheilacaine]

I love when Cruze looks at you and just barks as if to say Hey What About Me. Looks like some progress. ❤❤

[@VaguelyMeandering]

I love that you are so enthusiastic. LET'S GO! Take a breath, set a timer, if you need to, and clean up. You'll feel better if you aren't surrounded by the clutter and mess. You can do it Chrome, you got this!

[@conniewaite1371]

I think i would put a tri-corner cover on the upper corners,where the wall meets the ceiling, and use a removable cover,triangle shape,leaving a triangle space to place all wiring.easier to fix wire or add more

[@lostman65]

make sure you put plenty of that sound deadener on the ceiling. when those rain drops sounds get magnified. 😂

[@denisemckiver69]

That's the type of job that works best with an extra pair of helping hands, that sticky stuff can sometimes be tricky.

[@zak-a-roo264]

Stoked the bumpouts have windows!!

[@isaacturnerit]

Just discovered that stuff! It’s amazing!

[@victoriabaker4400]

Looking great! It is exciting. And very smart to take it out in bare form to get a feel for it. A lot of folks are saying to put 2 roof fans in. Let's GO!!

[@CampingV456]

Over kill . You do not need two fan .

[@dizzy63]

Chrome, on the panels you forgot the tiny pieces, cut around it on three sides and peel it back and insert the a piece behind them and then replace the cut flap.

[@vita-girl4345]

welcome to the sprinter fam. i was sold on the driving experience alone between the van manufacturers. i'm sure your build will be great.

[@Officialshayne]

Been sick, but watching Chrome is the best medicine

[@LaNette1]

Hey chrome, the sound deadening is coming along. It’s a start on your new tiny home. One of the best parts of your new home is going to be that you can stand and all the other upgrades. Thanks for sharing. You guys always make my day. Be safe out there.🇺🇸♥️🙏👍🐾🏔️🚐🇨🇦

[@CaptainKush420]

Those flares would look sick in matte black

[@barbarashikiar6]

So excited to see when your new van is completed. Praying for your success.

[@Adornments4U]

I was surprised you used reflective inside your van walls, when wool insulation works much better, especially being in Canada? The newest info about insulation supports not using foil.

[@Roadghost88]

I wouldn't use the mouse-house 3M stuff either. Just plain closed cell stick-on foam and double it up.

[@debyarger3084]

Chrome, i can't wait to see you decide on a layout. I can tell you this,we have a 22 foot couples trailer and sometimes I wished we had gone the direction of a van. The trailer is paid off and we're too old to have anymore debt than what we got. So I live the van life through you! Amanda, i know you're the one keeping chromes act together! Hehe

[@sarah_n_tank_girl]

LET'S GO!!!!!!! And I love my Jackery 1000+. I am actually tempted to do the insulation in my floors with that Duck Liner from Vantec. Might be time for me to run up to Canada for a supply run! And I get thinking about the one post...but we all need a break, even from our passions to keep them passions and not work.

[@uncleronnieglass466]

My son and Dil just facetimed me from the ferry going to Vancouver island. They're visiting her brother and girlfriend staying in Campbell River on they're boat. Have an amazing day Chrome.

[@jodiesebek2440]

Been missing your videos and missing Cruzie 😔 so we went and got caught up on Trents and Emi's travels. Love seeing all of the insulation being installed and hearing you are going out for an adventure to test out tbe van 😀 I can't wait 😎✌️✌️Smooches for Cruzie 💋 🐾 🦴

[@tamarashiels570]

How heavy will the van end up. What is your limit.😂 You make laugh. Whats patience? I too, have little.😂

[@sharonoldham4374]

Gotta long way to go on van build. It's fun seeing how excited you are. Anxious to see the pop outs get installed and painted.

[@stonemadein]

Lovin it Chrome!! Hi Amanda!

[@mogains]

More regular uploads. LET'S Gooooo. One love from beautiful Trinidad and Tobago ❤🇹🇹.

[@Earl-x3e]

I personally would make a mold of both of those panels , that way I could replace them , though alter they're shape a bit

[@jameshummel7349]

…. And definitely don’t skip out on sound deadening and Insulation on the floor.

[@jacquiemarshall6843]

We have 3 Jackery solar generators! Love them.

[@stevecunningham936]

Yes , we want to follow this van build! Please film all of the steps.

[@karllinden7089]

So excited to see your videos pop up... Keep it up Chrome, looking forward to you going out for the first time.

[@luvnotvideos]

When you are ready to put in the vent, please consider putting it in the back instead of the front. By installing it in the back, you'll pull air through the entire cabin, which will be huge when you're camping or run out of battery to run the AC.

[@jarrethoney2905]

Bro can’t wait to see the build happen. Between you and Trent the traveller it’s gonna be an awesome couple of months watching you guys build out your vans

[@Sammy_the_DJ]

I LOVE my two Jackerys. They have saved my bacon more than a few times. Thanks for showcasing them to us Chrome. It was through you and your channel that I found them. ❤

[@jezalison3615]

Hibernate! I think I'll Hibernate till your sprinter van is done,the suspense is killing me Chrome.Jez from Eastern Tennessee. 😂

[@rayarnold8275]

Hey buddy enjoy you’re channel I am building a van .I wouldn’t do anymore after duck lining.or fill those holes now you can run all you’re electrical wires all you’re wiring then put up insulate.after all wires are ran and roof fans installed.I am not a van builder at all.I have Ben a trans mission rebuilder for thirty years.Just doing my first van a 1997 gmc savanna with high top roof only has 82 thousand miles so I am going use all you’re supplies when start doing my van need to put them down at bottom so get paid when I go purchase supplies for van thanks for videos.going to try use all supplies you use for insulation flooring thanks for letting me watch.Thanks again

[@Makeitbymandy]

He doesn’t want his wiring hidden behind insulation.

[@Musicescape17]

Shout out to Jackery and Canadian firefighters for helping in California.

[@geaknol]

Funny when Cruzie barks and your face”what?” First time I hear him😂

[@goinsewin163]

You are so funny. You used to be all about I’m fine with a low top. I wouldn’t want a high top you can’t go deep into the bush. I don’t mind crawling around on my knees. It’s funny what age does. Congratulations 🎈🍾🎉🎊

[@karena.williams4945]

This is so educational! Thank you.

[@francespersinger3088]

Chrome please tell Jackery to not forget about western North Carolina. Alot of people need power. Thank you

[@RosrShafer]

Looking good Chrome

[@anneholden9908]

Whoo hoo! Moving right along! Let's Go!❤

[@KathyHartje]

#Chrome I see you’re insulating your new van! Last year I got me some things to keep me toasty warm in my place that’s in the basement part of my late mom’s house that gets cold!

[@KathyHartje]

Heated electric blanket king size 90x100 single control anti static flannel & Sherpa heating warming bed blanket 10 levels 12 hours auto off fast heating beige $82.99 USA Chrome 1 panel you can set 2 different levels! I use every night it’s awesome!

[@KathyHartje]

I feel you need to put it in your van store this thing I cannot tell you how good it is great awesome. Perfect there aren’t enough words in any language. This is not available in the USA, but it might be available in Canada.

[@KathyHartje]

I use a flannel top sheet underneath my blanket that’s it!

[@KathyHartje]

Oh yea I got it at amazon

[@KathyHartje]

I got me a heated throw electric blanket with 10 levels 8 hours auto shutoff 62x84 soft flannel & warm Sherpa reversible for home or office! $52.99 I’ve had to turn my heat up to 76F before I got this to stay warm during the day!

[@Riley_sd]

It's so exciting watching you do your new van build. Positive vibes to you and Cruzie ✌️

[@Michael-CS]

Greets from Ontario. As a guy approaching 50 I watch your videos and live vicariously through you. At one point I had even priced out a Sprinter but would have to sell my Dark Horse in order to pivot to the camper van thing and that is a bridge too far for me. So please, keep on doing what you are doing so I can grab an adult beverage and sit down to enjoy your journey.

[@TamaraShayna]

I was wondering when the chorus was gonna chime in about "Let's go!"

[@richardgabbert6848]

Just a reminder to put some of that 3M insulation inside the frame of the walls and ceiling. You'll lose a lot of heat if you don't. I measured and cut the insulation and ran a wire fish through it and pulled the insulation back through. It saved a lot of time and aggravation trying to poke a screwdriver in there to pull the insulation.

[@tommurray2653]

Hello Chrpme as you are attempting to do a super job on the insulation don,t forget to do a minimum of R5 on the floor . One inch of rigid extruded foam pink or blue and then put clik floor boards over top and you will have a reasonably warm floor. No insulation will reward you with a COLD floor. Have a nice day. Tom in the Maritimes at the NB-NS border

[@Tornbjergs]

Thanks for a great channel! Lots of useful tips. Im planning on taking at least 6 months of and go around Europe and see the sights! The thought about a stealth camper is very speaking to me!

[@junerodriguez1938]

Hi Chrome, nice to see you doing your home. It's good to take time it's better for safety. cant wait to see all the videos.

[@JulieSomeone]

LOL, Right before ya mentioned Jackery.... i was like, I HOPE Jackery's gonna be sponsoring you a lot during your vanbuild!! 😀

[@JulieSomeone]

LET'S GOOOOOOOO!

[@JulieSomeone]

"i can't wait for the day, when i can stand up, [:::tap tap:::] and take my shorts off!" LOL, i CAN!!!! LOL, IF ya are gonna do THAT, on camera... are ya gonna get a undershort sponsor too?!?

[@sharonfarber5176]

It so fun to watch you get excited with this new chapter in your life. Just remember the time off you took this week without uploading videos is like a vacation for you. Most of the time when you seem to be on vacation you are in fact working, so keep in mind everyone is entitled to time off from their routine,, it’s called vacation! Have fun 😊❤

[@LCADV]

First video i've seen in months, sweet new van!

[@mythicalnomadadventure969]

Sheesh ! You're a DJ, you know where to run all the chords and wires ! And all the furniture, speakers and head end into anywhere 👍 Rock on 🙂.

[@kevinmahon4460]

Thanks for the content!

[@goinsewin163]

I’m aJackery girl! I’m thinking I only need jackery instead of the expense of solar , wiring, etc. I have 360 and 500. Deciding between traditional solar and jackery.

[@flowrider5082]

I’m sure you’ve found an accessible location for the heater should you need to fix or replace it.

[@lyndiebright8508]

Love the opportunity to learn the basics and the products you will be using. Watching this is fun as well!

[@Foreveroutthere]

Viva more uploads! Jackery up next. Bluetti has let me down 3 times

[@tedhaze1]

I do believe you need to spray something into the hollow areas

[@nightfall22]

Oh damn brother… the poke out windows are going to be kick ass

[@mikevidal1367]

Nice to see a video Chrome, thought I was going to stop by the shop for an update 😂 It looks like Amanda added filming to her job title 😀

[@Makeitbymandy]

Lol ❤️ ya mike

[@rickcooper156]

This is Great! It's so incredibly well insulated that if you're sleeping in the van and get the dreaded "Knock"... You'll never know it!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@zulublack1212]

Chrome hopefully you research velit gas/diesel heater, it has 11,000 ft elevation and a carbon monoxide detector built-in, love the van brother 👍🏿

[@scrumpymcgrumpy]

I am doing the same to my new build right now. It is fun cause i see how i messed up last time i did it .. I see it coming together nicely. Make sure you rub the close cell down i used a rubber roller on mine

[@chrisrice2083]

Hey bro i just wanna say when you didnt upload for that week youtube really had no point for me to watch i would just keep checking to see if you had did a video or a post i understand you have a life and was busy

[@inside1976]

The side capsules would even be better in black, would definitely add some contrast with all blue

[@tgland02494]

It’s looking good. I like that sound product and looks so easy to apply

[@stephainerose8765]

I've been watching you for a long time. Let me show my longevity. You used to say U don't read the comments so I quit commenting LOL 😜 Is it possible to get sponsors before I get started Van life? Would be great to have some backup batteries for appliances like my refrigerator, I just bought from IceCo that I'm very pleased with except it doesn't stay cold like a cooler does. I live in Florida and it's good for about an hour, unplugged. To combat this problem, I keep the whole thing as a freezer.🎉

[@goinsewin163]

You are totally into the big blue. But don’t hate on the original!

[@juliadavison]

Trent the traveller just brought an 2022 mercedes long wheel based sprinter , alongside his other van he is building his new van with his brother chrome

[@denisemckiver69]

Chrome, have you already forgotten how much you've loved your old van. I remember how you were once so tormented as you pondered and debated whether to move forward to a new ambo or van-build or invest into fixing-up the old girl. Your faithful old girl won out ! I can't help but wonder if starting your new business contributed to your change of heart? Aren't you concerned your old girl will feel jilted? 😅 😅 😅 ❤ 😊.

[@jtbear70]

Check out Columbia in floor heating for your 170 van.

[@suzyolson9494]

Youre going to be cozy in your new home ❤❤❤❤❤