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I just did that front lower part last night - my god it was a nightmare trying to get it level

I'm working on building out a van. How have the lath screws held up over time? Could I put some weight on the wooden panels when they're attached like that?

Definitely Do not Follow these instructions. You spec the wire size to the load it will carry. You fish wire down not up.

I’m feeling just like this! I’m so freaking frustrated right now I just want to quit! 😡😫🥺☹️

Hi again! 😊 what size and what screws did you use for your ceiling?

Please! How did you hide the wire/conduit in the walls? In some places it is too bulky to place the paneling over it and look flush.

How did you hide the other wheel well? Did you do the same thing like the other side?

Ok awesome thanks so much

So 2x2s for the battons? And you used 3 of them?

Do you have a email address I could use to send you a picture of my setup and ask you some questions? Lol! If not I understand. 😊

Should I use a piano hinge for the bed if I make it to where it folds up and down?

So I’m gonna try to build my bed like this now that my other one was stolen. 😢

I had the top part of my pull out bed stolen from my carport yesterday and I’m so distraught about it. I live in an apartment and had it out for three hours and left it there during that short period of time and when I got back it was gone! And unfortunately there are no security cameras anywhere in this complex! I’m in California and I can’t understand how this place doesn’t have security cameras in 2024… now I have to figure out a new bed situation. I was just bawling my eyes out about this. Everyone here knows me and stops by to see my progress and are in awe that a little “girl” like me is doing big boy stuff. lol! But nobody who knows me would have taken it. 😢😢😢

⁠yes! I saw this today! It looks so great! I’m trying so hard to understand everything but my goodness the electrical work is killing me! I have 2 large deep cell batteries and a 3000w inverter that was already in the van, but I don’t understand any of it. lol! I have a big orange wire for the ac outlets and removed the white wire I think was for 12 v. So idk. I’m just gonna keep watching your videos bcc I love your setup. And I think I’ll do the same electrical setup you have. Thanks for responding to my questions even though these videos are two years old. lol! I appreciate you!

What are you using for your electrical system? Do you have an inverter? Batteries?

I’m about to rip out my ceiling again bc I decided to do shiplap instead! Lol!

Have you already wired at this point in your build?

Have you used those rivet’s everyone’s talking about lately? I’m indecisive on whether I should use them or not.

So you got 16g instead of the 12g for your LEDs and 12V things?

Oh no! Wait? So you redid your wiring since the wiring video? 😮

Can I ask you where you started your wiring? I know you have a video on TH-cam but I didn’t see where you started? Mine was partially built out and it has a 3000 watt inverter and two big batteries that they put on the drivers side sliding door area, so the AC wires started there and I had to pull it through alll the way to the other side to make it useful. I actually removed all the 12v wires but just bought more since watching your videos and now I wanna redo it. But my floor was already done so I can’t go under the floor now. I have pulled the other wire from the inverter up and through the top in this space you just built and through the walls and down to the cabinet area (same as yours) and going to put two AC outlets and a little box with 12 V holes and gauges to monitor stuff but no clue how to connect it to the inverter now. I’m a mess! Haha!

You really are the best builder! Why aren’t you making more videos? You would have a HUGE following!

Yes. I guess it’s for your 12v stuff.? Also, I found the 12v plug just like yours so I pulled it out today but I don’t think it’s working..:( I’m wondering if I could just rewire it? Except it has the typical ford connectors so idk. 😅

I’m following your cabinet video now and trying my hardest to do it bc I don’t want to buy one from “ikea”! Lol

Wow! Didn’t even think about that!

Wait? You covered the sliding doors?

What is that red and black wire for?

Is that a 1” plywood you used for the face and cabinet?

Thanks for the honest video. I am just about to start cladding my ceiling. I often feel like an idiot making mistakes when the you tube video i watched made it look so easy.

Well done. I could feel your pain 😢. Very few videos about making frame for microcampers. Don't understand why you didn't screw small battens to rear crossbar? Seemed there was enough space. Was there too much wiring? Also you ended up with your ceiling under your crossbar at the finish. I'm hoping to have my ceiling lower on either side of the cross-bar.

So glad I found this video - it worked great and looks cool with the matte finish - couple of hours of work and under $40 to get the job done!

Loved this video! I've been looking at my ceiling for a couple of days wondering wheres best the put the batterns! 😅

Man you're videos are sooo helpful. I am in the process of converting my van to live in while working in San Jose. Your videos have given so much time savings for me. Thank you very much for sharing!

Wait till you start putting in rivets. I used tape to mark where the they .are, but you also need to mark where they are up and down. I found it very are to drill holes in some areas of the van versus others. It's definitely a learning expereinece

You're a godsend. Getting ready to buy my Connect and need to know this is do-able. The best step- by- step I've seen!

Just discovered you looking for a way to extend out the overhead storage shelf. Finally a channel that shows a build from scratch by someone who's learning as they go. Can't wait to see what you do! I'm on board!

Did you make a template, I'll buy the pattern!

Did you stain the wood prior to install?

Its so rare, the passenger conversion, great jon, i need that overhead! 😁Sage journies

I like that cabinet because there's room for a 14 gallon tank behind the spare tire on connects. So great spot for a sink and faucet for a shower as well.

Great video how’s it holding up? Does it squeak at all?

Excellent work mate! My congratulations on your work!

Did our ceiling go up in a angle 📐.. the back is higher I’ve noticed

Planning on buying the samw van and this helps tremendously on the how to.

Do you run extra load tires

Just want to say thank you for this video. I’ve seen a lot of transit connect xlt van tours with sliding drawers under the bed, but this is the first video I’ve seen that actually shows how to build them. I’ve spent the last four or five weekends building my bed using this video as a guide, and I really appreciate how you left in your mistakes and talk through the process of building it, because that’s how it is in real life, and it really helped me to understand that mistakes are part of the process. So thank you for making this van build series. My van looks better than I ever could’ve imagined because I had these videos to help me.

Also maybe I missed it but how thick are the plywood you’re using

I just finished my floor. Want to take you for putting out some helpful content

Think you had the easily flooring out all of the videos I seen. Guess it time to steal dumbbells from the gym 😅just kidding. Did you end up using two sheets of plywood or just one?

i have done the same van, what a nightmare the shapes and little cuts are a total pain in the butt. well done looking great.