I did my van build two years ago. And now I’m looking to remodel everything. I wish you did these videos then when I was looking for them lol. All your videos are straight to the point, and so easily explained. Thank you for this.
I've watched a lot of framing videos in researching for my own build and this has got to be one of, if not the best one out there! I'll be attempting to do mine in the exact same fashion. Thanks Colton!
Hi Colton! Thanks so much for being our go-to channel for converting our promaster! Just wondering if you thought 9/16" (in lieu of 3/4") shiplap would be thick enough? Thanks, have a great day!!
This is very nice clearly you have incredible patients I envy you! I just bought a 2021 1500 Promaster that I will use for my wife who is totally disabled and needs reliable transportation to her doctor app. I have been specking out this Promaster with pine, tongue & groove bulkheads, insulation, L-rails, q-straints, seatbelt lap belt, & commode. she cant stand or walk so a ramp is employed for the job of embark and debarkation but need a curb to do this safely. I might need to abandon the ramp if it proves to be a problem with loading for a wheel chair lift by Braun Ability at a later date. I am committed to the finish... I wanted the challenge but what a job for a 66 year old to complete! Thank you for sharing, I did subscribe and give a thumbs up.
It looks great but please don’t time-lapse over the whole installation process. Maybe show how you secure a few boards first for us newbies and then time-lapse the rest. And do you just paint over the nails at the end? I think so. But great job. Thx!
Hey bro nice vid. But, did I miss one? I went from the frame and to this and so, when did you wire and insulate it? What materials and wiring and pex I assume? Can you refer me to that vid? Ill check the playlist too. Thanks. Great job.
Hey dude thanks for watching! I do have a video on insulation and the wiring is talked about in 3 different videos (renogy solar panels to goal zero, 12V puck light install, and finishing touches video) My next van build series I am going to make a more simplified electrical video all in one, so keep an eye out for that!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Thanks Colton. Been binging on your videos all day. I know both sides- the build and hosting/teaching - is a LOT of work. I love your energy and enjoyment of creating a home on wheels. Uts encouraging and infectious. I'll be watching the numerous times. Thank you for documenting the process and sharing it. Much Love to you and yours.
@@zareththealchemist8982 thanks for acknowledging that building a van as well as filming, teaching, and editing is a lot of work! But you just made my day with your comment and you guys are the reason I do this! Good luck with your build man don’t hesitate to ask questions if needed!🤘🏻
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds I'd say 'keep on truckin' but you're a van man! I'll be in touch. Right now I have an injury but when I recover I'll be modelling my build after yours. ☺
Hello Colton! Really appreciate the super informative videos. For your backsplash wall - what thickness of plywood did you go with? I’m also doing a backsplash and debating between ½ in and ¼ in birch ply. Thanks!!
I wouldn’t go any less than 1/2” and If you do go 1/2” make sure you have a loot of support on your walls. You don’t want the ply to flex and move while driving!
Hi Colton! Me again 😂. Sorry to bother you with yet another question but we couldn’t do this van build without ya! For the bed bump out area, did you attach the ship lap to the framing with the pocket hole jig or just with wood glue?
Welcome back Angelei hahah. I attached them with wood to metal screws (same ones from the framing video) and attached it to the middle frame piece! And I used wood glue on the edges
Hello again! I bring up your name so often that people think you are a good friend of mine helping me with my van build (i.e. "Colton actually showed me how to do this" or "Colton said to be careful about this" or "When I asked Colton, he said...." etc.) :) I do have yet another question - Is your wheel well cover screwed into the floor or is it attached to the van via those vertical studs? Or both?
I like the technique for leaving the bump out. What were the final dimensions for the beds using this method? Did you cut down a foam mattress to fit, or do you know of some that fit in the space left? Thanks for all the details you put in the videos. Our van arrives in two months and I’m getting into the planning more seriously now.
Hey David!! Thanks for the comment. I bought an RV Short queen mattress (link is in the van tour video) Good luck on your build. Let me know if you have questions
I'm thinking of using pine paneling as well but I'm a bit concerned of humidity and expansion of the wood. Do you think this could be problematic in more humid climates?
Hi! Your videos are so helpful! My question is what kind/brand of shiplap did you use? I heard you mentioned the size but there’s no link that I can see in your description. Thanks again!
Looks great! Are those finishing nails or do they have a head on them? Did you just glue the overlap part of the shiplap boards, or did you also glue the shiplap to the framing / furring strips behind?
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds thanks for confirming. I did the same (nails at opposing angles) and it's very strong. Thanks for the inspiration from your channel - I'm using a number of your ideas in our build!
Long term any issues with just using nails instead of screws on the shiplap? Or is the wood glue plus the nails enough even with all the driving? Looks awesome though! very helpfull!
I used a standard extension cable and wired it to the outlet! There’s TH-cam videos on how to do that! I looked for a specific cable that had one and couldn’t find it... 🤷🏼♂️
Hey Colton! We absolutely love your videos! We are using your framing method to frame our promaster as well. We are running into trouble at the 6:21 mark in this video. We can’t get a shiplap board to lie flush over the main rib on the driver side using 3/4 inch plywood at the waist high point (hopefully that makes sense). Any insight? Thanks!!
it was baker box color by bear for the color but I had that color matched at a local paint store and they used a Benjamin More products. its better quality that way!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Thanks for the videos. I am learning a lot. When I go to ether Home Depo or Lowes and ask about the shiplap boards no one knows what I am talking about. Are there other names for the MDF shiplap boards. Thank you again for your time.
Wow! I completely missed that - went straight from your outstanding framing video to shiplap install. Very impressive insulation, and a very clean installation. Thanks for sharing
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds thanks. I have had so many people tell me not to use it cuz it will warp and suck up moisture. I feel like it will be fine and just wanted to check. Ty
Did you just panel over the “wart” or the part that sticks out right by the back end of the top of the slider door? And if you did, did you just let the wood warp out? Also, did you use 1/2” shiplap?
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Hey Colton, thanks! I do really like how you paneled the wart on the drivers side. I was wondering how you did the passenger side wart that you directly paneled over? Its right by the top right of the slider door. I saw you just put the MDF right over it but i guess I was wondering how much it warped
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds shoot we picked up some 1/4 birch …. But I don’t think we’re doing as much tile as you .. do you think it would be okay ? Thanks for getting back to me by the way
I love your work and am going to steal a bunch of your ideas. However, I think you installed the ship-lapped boards the wrong side out. If you were to spill something on these walls, the water would be able to run down the back of the boards. Might create mold problems. Perhaps it's not an issue for the inside of this van, but I didn't see you address why you might have done it that way deliberately.
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Hard to explain in words but if you think of the top part of the board as an 'L', the flat part of the 'L' goes against the wall. That way if water drips down the wall it enters the space between the boards but then would need to flow upwards to get behind the board. The way you have it installed, when the water drips down it will get to the gap, flow inward and then easily flow down the back of the board. I'm trying to find a good reference on the internet but no one seems to really talk about this. My house has ship-lapped siding and we're in the PNW and all the rain would get behind it if it was the other way around. I hope that makes sense.
@@almuric interesting point. But either way the top or the bottom, that half lap goes over either side so even the way I did it, it would prevent water for getting in!
@@almuric I think what you’re seeing is the tongue down and the groove pointing up because he started at the top. Since he was face nailing the boards I stead of nailing through the tongue as you’d typically do, it wasn’t really necessary to put the tongue down. He’d have needed to rip the tongue off on a table saw or take it off with a flush trim router bit.
I have watched hundreds of van build videos as I make plans for mine. You do the best jobs of actually showing the details. Thanks so much.
Thank you Sarah!! I try to make everyone’s van build go smoother!
You are a very humble Wise man 😊 you’re the best!
Why thank you!! I appreciate that
I was literally just looking at those preprimed shiplap boards today at Lowes! Those look clean! Definitely going to do this in my new build.
Yes!!!! Do it! They look super clean! Good luck
I did my van build two years ago. And now I’m looking to remodel everything. I wish you did these videos then when I was looking for them lol. All your videos are straight to the point, and so easily explained. Thank you for this.
Good luck on the remodel! Thanks for watching :)
Keep killing it! Thank you for all your hard work to share your experience, tips and tricks. We needed this🥰
Thank you! Good luck on your van build 🤘🏻
You are a fabulous teacher. Thanks for doing this.
Thanks William!
Dang! Looking phenomenal!!!
Thanks Danz!!!
Light colors in a confined space a must.
Agree!
I've watched a lot of framing videos in researching for my own build and this has got to be one of, if not the best one out there! I'll be attempting to do mine in the exact same fashion. Thanks Colton!
You’re very welcome Zach!
Wonderful job as always!!!
Thanks!
love it, nice job
Awesome!! Great video!
Thank you! Cheers!
Fabulous diy videos. Thanks a bunch
Paul Wilson
Thank you Paul!
Love your videos
Thank you so much!
Super helpful tips in this video!!
Thank you! Glad I could Help!!!!
You are amazing! I'll be able to do my build with your lead. There are lots of builders but real quality will last and thrive.
That awesome to hear!!!
Looks amazing! Nice work.
Yes!!! Thank you!!
Stunning wow!
Yes!!! Thank you 🙏🏻
Hi Colton from Ankeney Van Build. I'm Isaac from the comment section
Hi Issac from the comment section! Im Colton from Ankeney Van Builds
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Who the fuck is Issac
@@iflanzy 👀👀
Good work bro looks awesome
Thank you! Cheers!
Hi Colton! Thanks so much for being our go-to channel for converting our promaster! Just wondering if you thought 9/16" (in lieu of 3/4") shiplap would be thick enough? Thanks, have a great day!!
Looks so good!
Thank you!!!!
Great work!
Thank you!!!!
Nice work
Thanks Michael!
This is very nice clearly you have incredible patients I envy you!
I just bought a 2021 1500 Promaster that I will use for my wife who is totally disabled and needs reliable transportation to her doctor app. I have been specking out this Promaster with
pine, tongue & groove bulkheads, insulation, L-rails, q-straints, seatbelt lap belt, & commode. she cant stand or walk so a ramp is employed for the job of embark and debarkation but need a curb to do this safely. I might need to abandon the ramp if it proves to be a problem with loading for a wheel chair lift by Braun Ability at a later date. I am committed to the finish... I wanted the challenge but what a job for a 66 year old to complete! Thank you for sharing, I did subscribe and give a thumbs up.
You’re story is inspiring Don! I wish you and your wife all the best!! Good luck with your build!! Thank you for subscribing!
beautiful story don! good luck on your build!
Doooope van!
Haha thanks dude!!!
It looks great but please don’t time-lapse over the whole installation process. Maybe show how you secure a few boards first for us newbies and then time-lapse the rest. And do you just paint over the nails at the end? I think so. But great job. Thx!
Noted! Thanks. Yeah I wood filler and paint over the nails
Hey bro nice vid. But, did I miss one? I went from the frame and to this and so, when did you wire and insulate it? What materials and wiring and pex I assume? Can you refer me to that vid? Ill check the playlist too. Thanks. Great job.
Hey dude thanks for watching! I do have a video on insulation and the wiring is talked about in 3 different videos (renogy solar panels to goal zero, 12V puck light install, and finishing touches video)
My next van build series I am going to make a more simplified electrical video all in one, so keep an eye out for that!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Thanks Colton. Been binging on your videos all day. I know both sides- the build and hosting/teaching - is a LOT of work. I love your energy and enjoyment of creating a home on wheels. Uts encouraging and infectious. I'll be watching the numerous times. Thank you for documenting the process and sharing it. Much Love to you and yours.
@@zareththealchemist8982 thanks for acknowledging that building a van as well as filming, teaching, and editing is a lot of work! But you just made my day with your comment and you guys are the reason I do this! Good luck with your build man don’t hesitate to ask questions if needed!🤘🏻
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds I'd say 'keep on truckin' but you're a van man! I'll be in touch. Right now I have an injury but when I recover I'll be modelling my build after yours. ☺
@@zareththealchemist8982 well hope for a speedy recovery dude!
Hey great work! The builds coming along really nicely. Awesome video!
Hey thank you so much!! I’m super happy with it so far!
great video as always, what are you going to do with the area around the gold zero ? Thank you
Hello Colton! Really appreciate the super informative videos. For your backsplash wall - what thickness of plywood did you go with? I’m also doing a backsplash and debating between ½ in and ¼ in birch ply. Thanks!!
I wouldn’t go any less than 1/2” and If you do go 1/2” make sure you have a loot of support on your walls. You don’t want the ply to flex and move while driving!
Hi Colton! Me again 😂. Sorry to bother you with yet another question but we couldn’t do this van build without ya! For the bed bump out area, did you attach the ship lap to the framing with the pocket hole jig or just with wood glue?
Welcome back Angelei hahah. I attached them with wood to metal screws (same ones from the framing video) and attached it to the middle frame piece! And I used wood glue on the edges
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds makes sense!! Thank you so much!!!
@@angeleishulman7635 your so welcome!
Hello again! I bring up your name so often that people think you are a good friend of mine helping me with my van build (i.e. "Colton actually showed me how to do this" or "Colton said to be careful about this" or "When I asked Colton, he said...." etc.) :)
I do have yet another question - Is your wheel well cover screwed into the floor or is it attached to the van via those vertical studs? Or both?
Hahaha! That made my day! Glad I’m able to help you out!!
To answer your question: Both!!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Thanks again!
I like the technique for leaving the bump out. What were the final dimensions for the beds using this method? Did you cut down a foam mattress to fit, or do you know of some that fit in the space left? Thanks for all the details you put in the videos. Our van arrives in two months and I’m getting into the planning more seriously now.
Hey David!! Thanks for the comment. I bought an RV Short queen mattress (link is in the van tour video)
Good luck on your build. Let me know if you have questions
Thanks for the quick reply!. Appreciate the videos.
@@DavidWolfFF you’re welcome!
Lovely! It has a cabiny feel. Are you still building vans? Which kind?
I’m about to start a Ford transit build series in two weeks!
Great job. What size nails in your nail gun did you use for the walls? Thanks
1-1/4” !
I'm thinking of using pine paneling as well but I'm a bit concerned of humidity and expansion of the wood. Do you think this could be problematic in more humid climates?
If you make sure to properly seat it with a clear coat you should be fine. If you’re worried still you can use cedar or paint it
How much is the cost for just the basic flooring, walls and ceilings and of course the insulation
Any noise while driving any thing rattling?
Other than regular road noise. Nope!
Hi! Your videos are so helpful! My question is what kind/brand of shiplap did you use? I heard you mentioned the size but there’s no link that I can see in your description. Thanks again!
I got them at Home Depot. They’re the pre primed shiplap!
Hi! Do you have any advice on how to finish the sliding door?
Check out the finishing touches video!
Looks great! Are those finishing nails or do they have a head on them? Did you just glue the overlap part of the shiplap boards, or did you also glue the shiplap to the framing / furring strips behind?
Finish nails and I glued the back of the shiplap to the framing members!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds thanks for confirming. I did the same (nails at opposing angles) and it's very strong. Thanks for the inspiration from your channel - I'm using a number of your ideas in our build!
Long term any issues with just using nails instead of screws on the shiplap? Or is the wood glue plus the nails enough even with all the driving? Looks awesome though! very helpfull!
Nails and glue work great. Nails work better with things shifting around and moving. That’s why they use nails when framing houses!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds glad to hear it I'm just getting ready to do my walls and boy the nail gun seems much much easier! Thanks for the reply!
@@mes6276 I agree!!
Hey Colton, are these MDF boards? Also, on the ceiling video, were those 8ft or 12ft boards?
Yes the shiplap walls are MDF!
And the ceiling were 10ft boards!
Epic!! I’m starting my walls soon. What wall outlets did you purchase for your 12v system? Thanks!!
The wall outlet is a 110V setup! I just bought a standard one for home depot
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Dope!! Thanks :)
@@michaelbmenjivar you’re welcome!
Quick question for you Colton... How thick are those shiplap boards?
3/4”
Hey Colton - What's your method for connecting the 110 wall outlet to the goal zero? Does someone make a special extension cable for that? Thanks!
I used a standard extension cable and wired it to the outlet! There’s TH-cam videos on how to do that! I looked for a specific cable that had one and couldn’t find it... 🤷🏼♂️
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Cheers Colton. You the man.
@@JamieDeanStevens cheers 🍻
Hi with all the wood does it not put the finished van over weight?
Nope
Or you could install a TV on the wall 9:08 that way you can watch nature shows while camping
Nothing like watching nature shows while in nature 😂
Yo! How many boards of shiplap did you end up using in total?
13-15 boards!
Hey Colton! We absolutely love your videos! We are using your framing method to frame our promaster as well. We are running into trouble at the 6:21 mark in this video. We can’t get a shiplap board to lie flush over the main rib on the driver side using 3/4 inch plywood at the waist high point (hopefully that makes sense). Any insight? Thanks!!
Hmm interesting. I didn’t run into that problem, can you attach it to that metal piece using a screws?
tile? In a vehicle that flexes as it moves??? You'll be SOOOOORRRRRYYYY!!!
@@tonybucca5667 it’s been 3 years. No problems
Hey what did you do for the rear doors?
Check out the finishing touches video or the van tour! I ripped 1/4” ply to look like shiplap and attached it
What white paint do you use for walls?
it was baker box color by bear for the color but I had that color matched at a local paint store and they used a Benjamin More products. its better quality that way!
Are these pine or mdf shiplap boards?
Good question! There the 6” preprimed MDF shiplap boards
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Thanks for the videos. I am learning a lot. When I go to ether Home Depo or Lowes and ask about the shiplap boards no one knows what I am talking about. Are there other names for the MDF shiplap boards. Thank you again for your time.
@@michaelhall1277 try half lap
How is the solar working out,
Great!! No issues at all!
Great how to video! Did you say why you chose not to insulate?
Hi! Thank you!! I did insulate the van! Check out my insulation video
Wow! I completely missed that - went straight from your outstanding framing video to shiplap install. Very impressive insulation, and a very clean installation. Thanks for sharing
@@hagimono1 you’re so welcome! So stoked you’re enjoying my video!!!
Now a year later. Having used the MDF shiplap. Are you having any problems with it. ? In relation to moisture and warping?
Nope
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds thanks. I have had so many people tell me not to use it cuz it will warp and suck up moisture. I feel like it will be fine and just wanted to check. Ty
@@ericaoneill4125 people like to stress haha.
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds seriously, I got trashed on Facebook van building groups, like I was committing the ultimate crime . People are stressful lol
@@ericaoneill4125 hahah welcome to my world 😂
Did you just panel over the “wart” or the part that sticks out right by the back end of the top of the slider door? And if you did, did you just let the wood warp out? Also, did you use 1/2” shiplap?
I show how I covered that section in my upper cabinets video! And I used 3/4” shiplap🤘🏻
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Hey Colton, thanks! I do really like how you paneled the wart on the drivers side. I was wondering how you did the passenger side wart that you directly paneled over? Its right by the top right of the slider door. I saw you just put the MDF right over it but i guess I was wondering how much it warped
@@Rickyclimbschoss hey another good question! I address that in my “final touches” video!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds thank you so much!!
@@Rickyclimbschoss anytime 🤘🏻
Hey ! What width ply did you use for the tile portion?
Hey!! I used 1/2” plt but I had a lot of studs to
Make sure it was sturdy!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds shoot we picked up some 1/4 birch …. But I don’t think we’re doing as much tile as you .. do you think it would be okay ? Thanks for getting back to me by the way
@@alicialatour 1/4” is pretty flimsy... how much tile are you planning on
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds I would say about half the amount you did.
@@alicialatour I wouldn’t recommend doing anything less than 1/2” in my opinion
Umh... Mdf... That's asking for water damage trouble
You forgot to insulate !!!!!!
You musta missed my insulation video.... lol
I love your work and am going to steal a bunch of your ideas. However, I think you installed the ship-lapped boards the wrong side out. If you were to spill something on these walls, the water would be able to run down the back of the boards. Might create mold problems. Perhaps it's not an issue for the inside of this van, but I didn't see you address why you might have done it that way deliberately.
Hm interesting? I’m trying to figure out what you’re getting at? Could you be more specific
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Hard to explain in words but if you think of the top part of the board as an 'L', the flat part of the 'L' goes against the wall. That way if water drips down the wall it enters the space between the boards but then would need to flow upwards to get behind the board. The way you have it installed, when the water drips down it will get to the gap, flow inward and then easily flow down the back of the board. I'm trying to find a good reference on the internet but no one seems to really talk about this. My house has ship-lapped siding and we're in the PNW and all the rain would get behind it if it was the other way around. I hope that makes sense.
@@almuric interesting point. But either way the top or the bottom, that half lap goes over either side so even the way I did it, it would prevent water for getting in!
@@almuric I think what you’re seeing is the tongue down and the groove pointing up because he started at the top. Since he was face nailing the boards I stead of nailing through the tongue as you’d typically do, it wasn’t really necessary to put the tongue down. He’d have needed to rip the tongue off on a table saw or take it off with a flush trim router bit.
That looks horrible, the planks are way too wide and look like siding on a house
okay then simply don't do it to yours, no need for negativity.