Van Life build series - Wall Panels. Using a Rivnut tool and installing wall and ceiling panels.

This video shows how to use a Rivut tool, and how to mount ceiling and wall panels.
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[@oldskoolraver72]

Always have a couple of threads protruding out of the end of the nutsert/rivet nut, because when you squeeze to pull up the nutsert/riv nut you have less chance of stripping the thread. I'm a sheet metalworker been using nutserts for 35 years and have learnt by my mistakes as nothing worse than either drilling out a nutsert or stripping the mandrel and getting it stuck in the nutsert.

[@jess4mathews]

Oh thank you so much for sharing your vids... I was looking at the river nut option for my transit cargo installations but was kinda clueless about using 'tools' yeah IKR well thank you Sir for sharing your wisdom😊

[@svg09851]

The ceiling panels are able to stay up with only bolts through the rivnuts? Would a lock washer make sense? Vibrations after some time did the ceiling panels loosen?

[@FrugalFactor]

After several years all is well, I have not needed to tighten any panels. Lock washers sound like a good idea. I wrapped the wall panels in Duramax tweed material and used a regular washer, so the material would not twist or deform as seen in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/omLPamxjbdp8qtU also all the videos divided by category can be seen at thefrugalfactor.com/

[@peternewman958]

Caution when using a rivet nut tool, DO NOT OVER SQUEEZE THE TOOL you can strip the threads of the rivnut. ESPECIALLY ALUMINUM versions.

[@FrugalFactor]

Do NOT use aluminum riv-nuts. The galvanic action between the aluminum and steel parts can lead to severe corrosion.

[@Johnwalkersix]

Good tip with the thermal barrier for mildew

[@GlennInLaguna]

The hex ones are not designed for round holes

[@FrugalFactor]

Correct. I used the M8 hexagon riv-nuts for existing holes in the van.

[@GlennInLaguna]

@@FrugalFactor I noticed you mentioning that later in your video. I have a Sprinter. No hex holes. It is nice that they do that. Wish Sprinters had that.

[@MS-42]

What is the foam roll called?

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[@MS-42]

@@FrugalFactor thank you so much! Very appreciated!

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Thank you for being a teacher. Some men are just doers….

[@FrugalFactor]

Interesting comment, since I was a public school teacher for 30+ year! Thank YOU

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You are needed here on KZbin

[@fedgshhsgdjk]

Love the idea with the magnet to catch swarf

[@FrugalFactor]

Thanks. Putting the magnet in a bag makes it easy to get the filing off.

[@steveandnaz]

Don't you have issues with the nuts threading and ceasing when you tighten the rivnut too much?

[@FrugalFactor]

Have not had an cease yet.

[@anthonydobbs6183]

What size rivnut did you use for the wall panels? 5/16 or 1/4?

[@FrugalFactor]

1/4"-20 on 90% of the van build including the wall panels. Best to use just a few sizes for the build, it makes things much easier!

[@michaelglaser1669]

instead of using rivnut's, can I just use a rivet to hold up the wall panels? I'm new to all of this >

[@FrugalFactor]

A RivNut is installed like a rivet, but provides installs a thread like a nut. This allows easy installation and removal of the wall panel. If you used a standard rivet, you would need to drill it out to remove the wall panel. Why would you want to remove a wall panel? So, that you can inspect for mold and moisture, to run new wiring, if body work needs to done or to recover the wall panels.

[@michaelglaser1669]

@@FrugalFactor ahh yes! Thank you! Makes perfect sense.

[@michaelglaser1669]

@@FrugalFactor I am making a mobile showroom/office for cabinetry company. I see some people install steel “bracing” on the ceiling and the walls.. is this really needed?

[@FrugalFactor]

@@michaelglaser1669 I don't think that is needed. I used rivnuts into the steel frame/ribs. You could also use plus nuts for extra strength. I designed the cabinets so their frames aligned next to the ribs, so I could use rivnuts and place bolts into the side of the metal ribs. I can hang off the cabinet frame. Much stronger than I will ever need.