Van Build: Vlog #1 Getting Started

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Hello friends! Welcome to the first van build vlog.
I picked up my van on Tuesday this past week and couldn't wait to get out there and get to work.
The first step was pulling out that bulkhead wall behind the seats and removing the D-ring bolts on the floor and walls. I was sure glad I had my impact driver for that. I did have to drill out a couple of screws on the wall but eventually that yielded to my efforts and came down.
Next was rolling up the rubber floor mat and then lots of cleaning and degreasing to get ready for paint.
I primed the floor where the paint was worn off to bare metal and any small spots of rust I could see. Luckily there were only a few areas where there were pin point size spots.
Then rolled on a coat of Tremclad rust inhibiting metal paint on the walls and ceiling and then the floor. In hindsight, maybe the floor would have been ok with just the primer but, as I already had the paint I wanted to give it an extra layer of protection.
Like so many parts of Canada and the US, t's going to be stupidly hot here next week so I probably won't be able to do a lot on the van. Unless my sound deadening arrives! I think I'll brave the heat to put that up if I can 🤓🤷🏻‍♀️.
I hope you enjoy the vlog ❤️.
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Here are some of my favourite things I use practically every day in my tiny house on wheels:
This little ceiling fan has been amazing at cooling us off at night during the hot summers. Mengnessly USB powered Small Ceiling Fan: amzn.to/4dL4VOJ
Sun lamp for those grey winter days on the island Verilux HappyLight Lumi Plus - UV-Free LED Bright White Light Therapy Lamp: amzn.to/3SNj0mt
I don’t use this every day but have several in the house and in the van. Fiberglass Fire Blanket for Emergency Survival, Flame Retardant Protection and Heat Insulation 2-pack (: amzn.to/3WMOqLa
If you have pets that shed, this is a life saver! ACE2ACE Pet Hair Remover Roller: amzn.to/3hgxJXM
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I use my IP every single week! Instant Pot Duo Plus 6 Quart 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker:amzn.to/3YQ00Yi
Steamer Basket for the Instant Pot: amzn.to/3M9n2So
I use these to listen to guided meditations as I drift off to sleep. Sleep Headphones Wireless, Perytong Bluetooth Sports Headband: amzn.to/3SMZTJx
Some of my favourite cookbooks:
Fuss-Free Vegan: 101 Everyday Comfort Food Favourites: amzn.to/4cnNeDF
Vegan 100: Over 100 Incredible Recipes from Avant-Garde Vegan: amzn.to/471znlD
Forks Over Knives: The Plant-Based Way to Health: amzn.to/4dm1TAE
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