Hmmm, very interesting about when you attach the firring strips. I did it the same way as you - after installing my cabinets, but see that most builders do the framing first then attach cabinets to that. But I did my bed/garage first (well, after installing the floor), not last and you are right, I climbed over, under and around that bed the entire rest of the build. A real pain in the ass. But my reason was that I wanted to build my van in stages, use it and see how the "flow" and ergonomics of the floor plan worked. So I needed the bed/garage to sleep and store my bike while I was building/using the van. And as a result, I did significantly change my floorplan and cabinet orientation - and did the cabinetry last. But great advice, and great video, thanks!
Thank you Jeff. This is super helpful and makes it less intimidating.😊 I’ll check out your information on the electrical system because that’s where we really need the help. Please keep updating us with what you learn. We really appreciate all this!
Interesting video. I have watched dozens of videos and the sequence has been totally random and made the build more difficult. In home building you do a foundation, framing, dry-in, mechanical/plumbing/electrical, insulation, walls, trim, paint, finish floors, more trim, fixtures, and furniture. While sometimes things may go slightly out of sequence, to go too far out and you end up undoing and redoing things. Wasted time and inferior end product.
Very interesting. It made me rethink my van build and made a lot of sense. My build has been stripped out and the flooring in. Now the planning starts, i have tons of sketches finally narrowing it down to what i need and what id like to see in it. This spring should see alot of progress and want it done by mid to late summer. I'm still in the gathering stage, tanks, electrical, fixtures building materials and so on. I'm gonna check out your other videos about building, think i will find some useful stuff there. Thanks.
Great video! I appreciate your project planning and sequencing logic. Like others have said, I'd love to see an electronic version of your workflow. Perhaps you could export it to Excel, simplify it some, and publish it as a pdf.
@@supayota7265 I don't really see any threat to his business. Looking at the spreadsheet in the video, I only know that it's impossible for me to be that efficient. "Cut aluminum 1h", "Assemble 1h" - it will take me more than 1d to figure out the aluminum layout and measurement which is more valuable. The video is very inspiring though. I just started to make my own spreadsheet, before even getting a van lol.
Hi, is your build sequence available? We know we’ll need several consults, but prefer they be safety checks:) Thx for the food products & products to buy-value your guidance
Sorry we don't have it available currently. It is in a format that is very specific to our type of build and is designed for our builders. We are working on a version that would be more generic and would work for DIY builders. Stay tuned.
Sorry, but this is not something that is in a format that we share. It’s very specific to our workflow and uses abbreviations and codes that would not make sense to someone outside of our shop.
@@OurThrivingLife thank you for the response without any of the workflows just the list of things that I should think about would be a great help willing to pay for it if necessary A checklist like that would be immensely helpful
I like your videos. But I must say as people who are whatching your videos are likely newish to vanbuilds or DIY'ers. I would NEVER cut all the holes at the beginning!! Three months in you might realize the hole needs to move or you change your mind. Also the first thing you should do in a van build is a full cardboard mock up. A fake build, it takes a bit of time but you need to feel in the begining how the van will be finished.
Do you have any suggestions for facing the 8020 structural framing such that the framing is hidden and ideally minimal bolts exposed on the front facing side?
We overlay our drawer and cabinet faces by 10mm on each side. This leaves a 5mm gap between each piece (since the 10 series aluminum is 25mm), so you barely see the aluminum. There are various connectors you can use to hide them. We use a combination of inside corner brackets, hidden corner brackets, and plates...depending on the situation.
?- I notice lots of folks putting lithium batteries beneath their beds. This seems potentially life threatening to me. Inho-where do you put them & why? Thx in advance 😊
We do put the batteries under the bed. There's really not other alternatives in most floor plans. Quality lithium batteries that are UL listed are pretty safe.
Your videos are so clearly presented and comprehensive. It is reassuring to hear a builder who can cover the basics and also the more complicated steps. I am interested in whether you and your team ever do bus conversions. As much as it would be great to be able to do my own bus, I am not physically capable, and am looking for a trustworthy builder. Please post your answer where other folks like me can reach out for someone to work with. Thanks for sharing your know-how.
Maybe because it's giving away a bit too much information and help for potential competition. This entire video offers all of the information needed to just make your own spreadsheet........ you can also simply screenshot and plug that information into your own spreadsheet.
He answered in one of the posts above. He said it is too specific to their builds and crew. But also said they are looking to create one for the DIYer and to "stay tuned".
It’s almost like building a house. Framing, insulation, dry plumbing & electrical, walls, cabinets/shower, finishi plumbing & electrical, finish cabinets, beds.
Hmmm, very interesting about when you attach the firring strips. I did it the same way as you - after installing my cabinets, but see that most builders do the framing first then attach cabinets to that. But I did my bed/garage first (well, after installing the floor), not last and you are right, I climbed over, under and around that bed the entire rest of the build. A real pain in the ass. But my reason was that I wanted to build my van in stages, use it and see how the "flow" and ergonomics of the floor plan worked. So I needed the bed/garage to sleep and store my bike while I was building/using the van. And as a result, I did significantly change my floorplan and cabinet orientation - and did the cabinetry last. But great advice, and great video, thanks!
Thank you Jeff. This is super helpful and makes it less intimidating.😊 I’ll check out your information on the electrical system because that’s where we really need the help. Please keep updating us with what you learn. We really appreciate all this!
Interesting video. I have watched dozens of videos and the sequence has been totally random and made the build more difficult. In home building you do a foundation, framing, dry-in, mechanical/plumbing/electrical, insulation, walls, trim, paint, finish floors, more trim, fixtures, and furniture.
While sometimes things may go slightly out of sequence, to go too far out and you end up undoing and redoing things. Wasted time and inferior end product.
Some great technical thinking here!
Super 👌, I'm making my list now 😀
Very interesting. It made me rethink my van build and made a lot of sense. My build has been stripped out and the flooring in. Now the planning starts, i have tons of sketches finally narrowing it down to what i need and what id like to see in it. This spring should see alot of progress and want it done by mid to late summer. I'm still in the gathering stage, tanks, electrical, fixtures building materials and so on. I'm gonna check out your other videos about building, think i will find some useful stuff there. Thanks.
Thanks for checking in. Good luck on your build.
Are you sharing your order list somewhere?
Thank you so much master ❤
Good video. What would have made it great is if you did some video overlay of tasks in-action while you were talking.
Great video! I appreciate your project planning and sequencing logic. Like others have said, I'd love to see an electronic version of your workflow. Perhaps you could export it to Excel, simplify it some, and publish it as a pdf.
We’re working on a version of the spreadsheet that would be useful to DIY builders. Stay tuned.
Can you share this list?
Great video! I am afraid I know the answer, but is there any way to do the conversion while living in the van?!
Can you share a copy of your build order spreadsheet?
It's business. He'll never do that.
@@supayota7265 I don't really see any threat to his business. Looking at the spreadsheet in the video, I only know that it's impossible for me to be that efficient. "Cut aluminum 1h", "Assemble 1h" - it will take me more than 1d to figure out the aluminum layout and measurement which is more valuable.
The video is very inspiring though. I just started to make my own spreadsheet, before even getting a van lol.
Hi, is your build sequence available?
We know we’ll need several consults, but prefer they be safety checks:)
Thx for the food products & products to buy-value your guidance
Sorry we don't have it available currently. It is in a format that is very specific to our type of build and is designed for our builders. We are working on a version that would be more generic and would work for DIY builders. Stay tuned.
How do you make sure the televisions that you put in these vans that are moving do not get damaged by shimmering
We use an RV mounting arm that locks in place, and then use a strap in the back to secure it.
Can you please share a copy of your build order spreadsheet
Sorry, but this is not something that is in a format that we share. It’s very specific to our workflow and uses abbreviations and codes that would not make sense to someone outside of our shop.
@@OurThrivingLife thank you for the response without any of the workflows just the list of things that I should think about would be a great help willing to pay for it if necessary A checklist like that would be immensely helpful
If you need a topper. First things first be my guess.
Excellent video! Thank you. Is your spreadsheet available for purchase or download?
I like your videos. But I must say as people who are whatching your videos are likely newish to vanbuilds or DIY'ers.
I would NEVER cut all the holes at the beginning!! Three months in you might realize the hole needs to move or you change your mind.
Also the first thing you should do in a van build is a full cardboard mock up. A fake build, it takes a bit of time but you need to feel in the begining how the van will be finished.
Is it available as a PDF or (preferably) Excel spreadsheet?
It’s a Google Sheet, which you can convert to Excel. Link is in the description.
Your channel is honestly the best van conversion channels I've found so far. Thanks soooo much for the great content! ❤
Thank you!
Agree 👍 👍
Do you have any suggestions for facing the 8020 structural framing such that the framing is hidden and ideally minimal bolts exposed on the front facing side?
We overlay our drawer and cabinet faces by 10mm on each side. This leaves a 5mm gap between each piece (since the 10 series aluminum is 25mm), so you barely see the aluminum. There are various connectors you can use to hide them. We use a combination of inside corner brackets, hidden corner brackets, and plates...depending on the situation.
?- I notice lots of folks putting lithium batteries beneath their beds. This seems potentially life threatening to me. Inho-where do you put them & why? Thx in advance 😊
We do put the batteries under the bed. There's really not other alternatives in most floor plans. Quality lithium batteries that are UL listed are pretty safe.
Your videos are so clearly presented and comprehensive. It is reassuring to hear a builder who can cover the basics and also the more complicated steps. I am interested in whether you and your team ever do bus conversions. As much as it would be great to be able to do my own bus, I am not physically capable, and am looking for a trustworthy builder. Please post your answer where other folks like me can reach out for someone to work with. Thanks for sharing your know-how.
We have not done a bus conversion. Our shop is not big enough to fit a bus, and our lease doesn’t allow us to park vehicles outside.
I'm going to be converting a school bus is it the same sequence as a van build
Haven't done a skoolie conversion, but in general it's probably similar.
I don’t understand, why wouldn’t you answer those that ask for a link to or offer to purchase the spreadsheet?!?
Maybe because it's giving away a bit too much information and help for potential competition. This entire video offers all of the information needed to just make your own spreadsheet........ you can also simply screenshot and plug that information into your own spreadsheet.
He answered in one of the posts above. He said it is too specific to their builds and crew. But also said they are looking to create one for the DIYer and to "stay tuned".