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5 Mistakes to Avoid for DIY Van Builders

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Van Land

Van Land

Күн бұрын

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@Bellasafari
@Bellasafari Жыл бұрын
Solo female here- HAD to get mine done 1.5 months. I have full solar/750w with 502ah of lithium batteries; full plumbing/water heater 12v. Fridge, Starlink, very well insulated, 2 MAfans, 1 arctic tern window, etc… total build cost 25K plus. My mistake was not finishing the ceiling first (but will be adding a 12v ac so probably better it isn’t finished). Also need to add gasoline heater - Promaster 2500. And yes I did it all by myself ! I have been traveling full time for over a year now! And Love it… I am a full time virtual dr with two 🐱 🐱:())
@ozmanfidaar6311
@ozmanfidaar6311 Жыл бұрын
Good tips. I'd add to have preplanned room for power growth. For instance, have at least one more battery space incase you need to add more batteries without modifications.
@HuangXingQing
@HuangXingQing Жыл бұрын
Very good points. I've made a couple of those mistakes in some of my builds.
@charlesdegaulle1943
@charlesdegaulle1943 Жыл бұрын
I like you channel. It is very helpful. This is the most valuable video on my limited knowledge. Thank you.
@VanLand
@VanLand Жыл бұрын
So nice of you!
@bobanthony5447
@bobanthony5447 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great advice! I’m converting an Ambulance and was trying to figure out how to plan it, this helps a lot!
@VanLand
@VanLand Жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@mikestevens2053
@mikestevens2053 Жыл бұрын
Biggest macro problem with DIY van builders IMO: The builds are generally self-performed by eager folks who have little or no construction experience. Just because you can write code or provide excellent massage therapy doesn't mean you can build out a van properly. Things like scheduling, sequencing, material selection, ventilation, etc. are learned primarily by experience over many years, just like anything else in life. Some DIY builds make me cringe upon inspection, and on first glance I'm likely looking at the areas of greatest emphasis (cosmetics) rather than the areas most likely to determine ultimate durability and function (what's below the surface). Good video!
@2fuzy
@2fuzy Жыл бұрын
My van is named Winston in honor of the Winchester house as when I quit working on it I will be dead
@brianchetelat6601
@brianchetelat6601 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for some really great points and this type of video really serves the Van community and can keep the mistakes to a minimum.
@MoSportsUSA
@MoSportsUSA Жыл бұрын
My first suggestion, start with a high roof van. Having to constantly bend over for everything, I'm 6'1", is a pain but can drive one almost insane were the weather to turn nasty for several days (looking at you snow). What should be a concept can quickly turn sour and ruin your van life experience.
@DrewAbernathy
@DrewAbernathy Жыл бұрын
Good tips. These def check out as I'm starting to plan for my second van build. Question regarding your second tip -- would you do your cut-outs before a custom exterior paint job? Or after? Seems like it'd be easiest (and maybe cheaper) to NOT have to paint around custom windows, AC, fans, etc
@VanLand
@VanLand Жыл бұрын
Great question.Get the paint job first. The punters will appreciate not having to tape around windows and other objects.
@rogerstarkey5390
@rogerstarkey5390 Жыл бұрын
Your vapour barrier view is "simplistic" If you don't account for the dew point when insulating and don't have a barrier you're going to have serious mould issues depending on climate.
@ifell3
@ifell3 2 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same, you don't want moisture trapped between the skin and the insulation to later turn into a liquid.
@Zyzzyx42
@Zyzzyx42 Жыл бұрын
Have a design/plan. Oh, hell yeah. first build I had a general 'idea', and just started in one corner with 8020 and went for it. It ended up functional, kinda. At least at was with 8020, as we did two partial remodels of the layout, and... still not really done, many years later.
@Xmanz-ud7ff
@Xmanz-ud7ff Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips. Very helpful!
@lan.o
@lan.o Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks a lot guys!
@robertdodson1866
@robertdodson1866 Жыл бұрын
I think building out a Van and having little to no travel/camping experience is not going to serve anyone well in trying to figure out what they want to build vs what they need to build.
@AninaImhofsky
@AninaImhofsky Жыл бұрын
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Awesome video!
@VanLand
@VanLand Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@RogerPerkin
@RogerPerkin Жыл бұрын
What is the model of roof rack @ 02:56? I am starting a build and want to know where to put the fan as I really like this roof rack style, is it custom or if not is there a guide that I could get to put the fan in the right place ahead of getting the roof rack?
@soulsister5539
@soulsister5539 3 ай бұрын
I really appreciate all your great informational videos. I am about to embark on my build with the help of an expert but he is not well versed in creating a low EMF environment. do you have any thoughts on creating a "Green"/low EMF build?
@VanLand
@VanLand 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! We have a full van building course >>(vanland.mykajabi.com/offers/RYvSHDcK/checkout) full of great information as well as tips and tricks from our builders. If you'd like to call our office with questions we'd love to help you out (707) 219-Six010
@Eyesis_1
@Eyesis_1 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!!!🧡
@erictittle7531
@erictittle7531 Жыл бұрын
Good video! What is a simpler way to do the van floor?
@danielfunk1979
@danielfunk1979 Жыл бұрын
Great tips. Just a heads up. You forgot the "D" in "Building Out of order" title
@VanLand
@VanLand Жыл бұрын
Oh thanks!
@JimJones-gd2jy
@JimJones-gd2jy Жыл бұрын
Insulation and vapor barrier 😂 laughing for years watching people freak out about insulation issues., this guy is 100% correct
@PavewayJDAM
@PavewayJDAM Жыл бұрын
A retired trades guy is gonna build his van as fast as components are delivered vs a 20 something who have next to zero practical construction or automotive experience who cant afford to buy everything all at once and has a FT job.
@davidthurman3963
@davidthurman3963 2 ай бұрын
Oh hell I am 68 still in the trades still full time, and just the design phase takes time let alone building the van. In fact everything needs design work.
@davegladstone4151
@davegladstone4151 Жыл бұрын
👍👍
@linebrunelle1004
@linebrunelle1004 7 ай бұрын
EVERYONE? NO, hun, newbies. 30 years on the road and going strong. Please, take care of yourself
@brettbutler9730
@brettbutler9730 Жыл бұрын
Thats a long time not goin to be 12 months for me..
@VanLand
@VanLand Жыл бұрын
How long do you think your build will take? Is it a full conversion? Best of luck!
@jazziered142
@jazziered142 12 күн бұрын
I thought the content was very interesting without the annoying music in the background.
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