Instead of measuring it out, you can just put the velcro other side on, remove the tape backing, then put the panel up and it will be in the right spot... You can do one at a time or a side at a time, all at once, etc... much easier.
An easier way to line up your duel lock tape would have been to 1-mount the first piece of tape to the van wall, 2-snap the second piece to those mounted to the wall, 3-peal the backing off the second piece of tape, 4-press your board to the tape/ van wall so the sticky part sticks to the board. Way less measuring and they are guaranteed to line up. I really like your approach to putting walls up. Thanks for all the great info.
Great suggestion! I tried this approach initially but found that the adhesion to the panels was greatly improved if I sanded, cleaned, and applied pressure directly to each piece of dual lock. That being said, the method you mentioned would save quite a bit of time.
I really like how you highlight your techniques and thought process rather than just another build video. It brings to mind the saying of "teach a man to fish..."
I love the level of professionalism you put in your van & the clear way you describe all of the things you do. This is all a great inspiration for my own vanbuild, thanks & keep up the good work !
@seven o savage, I have a couple questions. 1. How well did this hold up over time in hot and/or humid environments? 2. Do you think it would work to cut corresponding opposite pieces of the velcro, mesh it with the bulkhead pieces, peel the backing off, and then position the wall panels and press them into place?
Man you are handy and talented and very thorough for someone your age. I'm handier than most people twice my age and here I am learning stuff from you. very simple and easy to understand Ways of making accurate measurements. I'm going to binge watch this building project now thank you very much
You are such a giving person My words will never be good enough to express how knowledgeable I have become with your tutoring. I hope to begin my next exciting van life soon and hope to meet you again and again in your future tutorial videos.Best regards to your from a 69 year old Grandma.
I respect how you prioritize aesthetics highly and are willing to take the time and make the investment to achieve a high level of aesthetics, function, and quality.
Once again, you have impressed me with your attention to details. Your videos are so very well done. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Van is looking great!
Great job kiddo! I love the panels. With the “Velcro-ish” tape- I use that stuff on projects- not as big and complex as paneling a van though- (yet!) you would save a lot of time by keeping the two pieces locked together and applying it to either rage van or the panel. Then remove the outer paper to reveal the sticky side and apply the panel to the wall. It would save you all that measuring. I really admire your tenacity in that part of the project! I hope my suggestion description made sense. Looking forward to seeing it finished.
Love your "thinking" approach - you're an inspiration! Rear door templates - suggest using clear plastic - the kind you'd use for perhaps a tent window. Stick it to the door with some double-sided tape, then mark your outline (and any holes needed, including for fixing the final panel in place). A bit more expensive but sooooo easy and accurate.
I was just going to mention that myself...I used heavy clear plastic for the doors on my last build..you can see every contour and line ;) then just use a black marker..
plastic would work well and certainly be easier than paper, but then you have trashed a whole bunch of plastic... usually vinyl which is particularly nasty. Brown paper can be recycled or composted.
I am picking up a number of hints for my build. Although my build will be very different, some of the the tips and techniques you outline so clearly will be easily portable. Thank you!
Hey Seven as expected another Professional Job! Thank you for sharing! Another easier suggestion for installing Wall Paneling in a Van would be to use 1/4" Plus Nuts. Hold the Panel in place & Drill a Pilot hole through the Panel & Frame then the Plus Nut size drill into the metal frame. Install the Plus Nuts. This way you can finish the Panels with Finishing Washers & Screws and the Panels are Removable whenever needed. Another suggestions for Paneling the Windows is to Cut out the Window size 2" smaller so you can conceal Window Coverings/Blinds in the window for a Clean, Neat look. Cheers from Toronto, Canada!
Scars and all, not much in life is absolute perfection. Character, it is those imperfections that make us all individuals. Well done Well done. 👏🏽🇨🇦🚌🇨🇦👏🏽
Character / wisdom comes if paid out of your own hard earned bank account with consequences like not being able to eat if big errors ocurr. That is where the saying being hungry to suceed comes from. I know of 1 guy who inherited $440 mil then failed at every business he tried, he never developed character nor maturity. He continues to lie about any contest he enters even in to his late 70s. Errors with personal consequences makes the man.
Awesome Job! Savage! You really know how to do the job, you must be an engineer with your very knowledgeable skills. Thank you for your in depth explanation on how you did the whole job. Absolutely amazing design!
How has the Velcro hold up? I would think that with the heat of summers the glue in the Velcro would melt. Has it stay strong after 3 years? Please reply, I am in the process of doing panels and if this worked for you it seams like a great idea. Thank you
Wow I’m in love with this😍. I just bought a 96 Dodge Ram 2500 conversion van to gut and built out...with only about a months time and zero no how lol. BUT I’m covid unemployed and endlessly excited which has to count for something. I think I might combine this method with painted bead board. Amazing work dude, thanks for sharing!!!
You did a fantastic job with your van build. It’s looks absolutely amazing. I love the perfectionist in you. I bet that van build built a lot of character in you as well. You inspired me. Thanks & keep up the great work. I’m looking forward to your travels vlogs.
Love the idea of using duplicate for the wall panels. Hold is it holding up with heat and cold fluctuations? Would live to apply this method to our van.
@@seven_o_savage but with powerful magnets do you think it could work on the walls? I don't mind having the doors like this cause it wouldn't be that much work to redo. The walls I like your idea however, I am worried about the tape failing over time because I've heard of other people using velcro and having problems with it failing.
@@erikaamac2727 As long as you get the correct dual lock/VHB (very high bond) adhesive combo you'll be fine. I'm building mine out in a similar way, but since I have a fiberglass high top I'm using VHB tape to adhere 2" standoffs to the top, then stapling cedar lath/furring strips to the standoffs in order to run my wool batts behind. The lath/furring strips will also work as attachment points for the ceiling panels to which I'll be using dual lock to fasten the panels.
new to your channel - some great stuff! pretty excited to add this to my resources. Quick note about plywood - so each ply is laminated in opposing grain direction - so if there are 3 plys, 2 will be one direction, 1 will be the other so the exterior grain direction is not necessarily the whole grain direction for all the other plys. Not trying to invalidate your choice, if its so few plys on such think material, it could be significant enough to affect what you are trying to do, just want to add more info for others. Not sure how many ply's 1/8 inch has but just something for others in the comments here to think about if they do something similar and happen on the same problem.
your work is impeccable. Baltic birch plywood is the best plywood you can buy, but an alternative is poplar plywood which is probably slightly lighter in weight and may be better if fitting wider panels (say) for cabinets and partitioning. You have obviously researched this build throughly - and it shows. great stuff.
So clever to make the walls precise but removable. It gives you more options if you want to change them up, paint them a different color or do something behind them. Noice.
You’re doing an excellent job, I’ve learned so much. Thanks for sharing. I picked up my Alpine swivel seats yesterday at the Luftcraft office in Colorado Springs. 🎉
Another awesome and informative video from the Savage encyclopaedia of campervan knowledge! As usual, a couple of questions: 1. Why do you need the walls panels removable? 2. You used 1/8" ply. Most other builds that I have seen have used 1/4" ply. Your choice in using a thinner ply would mean that is more flexible and also lighter, two great positive. But is it strong enough? How is it holding up after 1 year of use. Sometimes ppl just continue a tradition because that's what others before them have done, but it may not necessarily be the "best" way. I really appreciate the way that you think outside the box and outline your thought processes. It's very helpful. 3. I take it you are saying that the grain of the outer layer of ply needs to run at 90° to the direction that you want to bend it? ie if you want to bend the sheet top to bottom along the curve of the van wall the grain in the ply needs to run in a front to back direction 4. Why did you not line the walls right at the beginning before installing all the other stuff? Appreciate your videos. They are awesome. You have a great way of explaining details that a lot of others leave out.
Hi Seven, Did you get the Baltic Birch at the big box store? I live in New England and there are a few specialty plywood retailers. Mostly for contractors and cabinet builders. One company has hardwood lumber and moulding. The will make the rough lumber into any size you want at a price. I like Baltic Birch and bamboo plywood. There is a Cedar place close by. Their prices seem to high for me.
They do sell 1/8 plywood at big box stones but it is *really* bad quality. I got the Baltic birch at a specialty store for cabinet makers. The Chinese birch that comes in 4x8 sheets is decent quality and is mass produced, so you should be able to find that more readily.
Nice job, and good job on explaining your approach to the wall work. Just a thought, and I've had this thought as I watched other DIY RV videos, think about using bed liner paint on the silver surfaces in the van. Example: the crinkly bed liner paint would look great around the windows, and on the doors (back doors especially), the bed liner paint might provide some useful protection to offset the in and out traffic. Just a thought. All the best.
Yea !!! New Vid Your Back. ALWAYS Great Job !!! Interesting to Learn Listen What Your Thought Process compared to Other Van Builds giving Viewers something to chew / think about when that time personally arrives. I must say ALL Your DIY Van Projects are Very Thought Out in ways Impressive. I’m getting WINDED to end BIG THANKS for SHARING Your KNOWLEDGE and Look Forward to the mentioned Last Finish.
I like this concept. Bought this Velcro tape planning to using couple strips on backside of cedar planks. It really sticks to some thin carpeting avail at Home Depot that planning using on ceiling. I have 3 big windows so minimal wall space so will follow your lead using on panels.
Just came across your channel. Glad I did. In the process of building out a 6x12 cargo trailer. I have seen many many build videos. I have to say you have some of the best ideas. Thanks. Love the idea of painting, then polyurethaning. Who would of thunk. Great video. Keep up the good work. Have fun. Stay safe and stay healthy.
Nice plug for Lean, my wife and I both are lean green belt. I have just completed my sprinter 2500 extended and a suggestion for the exposed posts on the doors. Remove the rubber gasket and wrap in vinyl then reapply the gaskets
Your paneling came out nice - One comment - when using the scribe - be sure to keep the pencil and the pointer parallel to get an accurate scribe line.
Wow those panels look great. It's very cool that they're removable too. I like the metal around the windows too, as now you can use magnetic window covers and insect screens.
Looks amazing. I hate to deride other people's hard-work but I really hate the tongue and groove wood panelling other van builders have in their vans especially if it's from old reclaimed mismatched woods. This incredibly clean looking, large white panels you have is very close to what I'd choose in my own fantasy build, I'd probably cover mine in some sorta leatherette cause I'm fancy or tacky.
Depends on how you finish it. I used shou sugi ban, and a teal stain, which can yield nearly infinite variety due to depth of burn, and color of stain: th-cam.com/video/qKLlNyhTedE/w-d-xo.html
@@gianttravelsbyvan9670 Nothing you can do can make tongue and groove panelling attractive to me, I think I'd always try to avoid it but obviously if you like your's then that's what's important.
You just gave me an idea for attaching my 1/4" knotty cedar planks up. The plan is first lay on ground a 4x8 sheet with reflective surface either white, black or other. Depot sells thin white acryrlic material- theres also aluminum coil stock to be utilized. Then to paint the backside of the planks white then glue on 1/2" spacers raising them off the reflective ceiling. Then run an adhesive LED light strip the length of the board. . And use this Scotch dual side tape to attach the planks to the ceiling and screw it on up to fur strips on the roof as one piece. Hook up the lights on dimmer and should look like a floating ceiling. After surface burnings then wire brushing the boards they are thin and very light. Do you think the tape will suffice holding them up?? Thoughts??
i left out important point.why taking the tongues off. I'm planning about an 1' gap in between them hence the floating look,. Just wondering what color reflective surface will look best and whether use multi color strips throughout or just along the sides. I have an older GMC Savana hitop so the ceiling is smaller than newer vans. Its 4x9'
Norman Mart well he can just pull these off anytime and see the condition behind the panels. Wipe the walls down and show us all the condition of the van metal walls at a later date. Be curious to see if a barrier is needed?
Why not put the dual lock locked together, on the panel? Then you take off the backing and stick the panel onto the wall? No measuring needed. What am I missing doing it your way instead? It does look great!
I've watched a lot of your build stuff and many others and you are really doing a nice job man. Some nice skill on your end but also some great simple blue collar solutions to things along the way just like this velcro build LOL. Stuff like this I have thought of myself along the way the last 18 mths and it is good for all kinds of skill or budget level for people. I say again -- Nice work dude. I have sent some of your videos / ideas to people I know also along the way. Like way back on your cheaper cell phone solution -- I sent that to friends in the USSA along with my own research for them.
Thank you for sharing your approach on your van wall panels. How are the Dual Lock tabs holding up? Getting ready to do a van and just wanted to know. Thank you and save travels.
Nice job and like the idea of having removable panels. As for aligning the tape. If you marked the location on the template you could use it to transfer the location to the van and the panels without any measuring.
Looking good Savage! Did you roll the product on? I got a glimps in one shot of your orbital sander, nice to know these little details. Those panels are perfect and going to last, so many people only paint one side, so important to protect wood by paint both sides, you are spot on. Love the idea of being able to disassemble to work on electrical or water line access.
Thanks for such a detailed explanation of your work process. Very inspiring. Stupid question here. Did you sand in between each coat of paint and urethane?
Another Great Vid ! Lean Manufacturing, like Six Sigma, and Five S principles. Question: how or Will you do any “Edge Treatment” (around windows, edges on panels, wall-to-ceiling intersection ? Thanks again. PS I use Playdo on A Lot of projects, for blind referencing .... 👍🏼
Wow! Beautiful white wall panels. The back door panels are so perfect. I hope mine will look half as nice. How 3M dual lock tape stay secured to the van walls? I want to use this simple attachment method.
I see in this video the construction that you do from aluminium profiles and I would much appreciate if you can advice on wich profiles and connectors you use
Hi Savage, I'm starting my Ford E-350 van ceiling build. Could I use your 3M velcro-like tape to mount the T & G boards to the ceiling instead of magnets?
Late to the game but here I am. Awesome solution for wall panels sir. Does cold or hot effect the bond of the dual lock to the metal? Also could this process be used with upholstered panels? Happy travels man🙏
GREAT video. For your next build - will you do the same, will you make wall panels with the "velcro"? What about aesthetics, you are usually pretty good with that. In video it is quite hard to really get a feel for the connection points - so under the cabinets, corners of the van and so - how did it look? And importantly - how did it look after ½ year or 1 year?
I like your thinking / approach, (& enthusiasm). However I'm weary about the integrity / longevity of the "adhesive". I've used some 'super industrial strength' 3M 60 lb adhesive tape for similar applications... - three mouths was the re-tape point a little linger in the winter months. I hope you have way better success. Great video!
Agreed. Never count on adhesives in a van build. Use mechanical connectors like rivet nuts. Also if the back section was installed before the sides it would be a bit cleaner.
@@Datzneat - My channel covers why rivnuts should be the fastener of choice in a van conversion: th-cam.com/channels/YlR2t3yTZ8Z2cScBTQEZbg.html?view_as=subscriber
Instead of measuring it out, you can just put the velcro other side on, remove the tape backing, then put the panel up and it will be in the right spot... You can do one at a time or a side at a time, all at once, etc... much easier.
I was just about to say that, lol.
For as well-thought-out the rest of this video is I can't believe he didn't go this route
You can’t teach dumb
Glad I wasn’t the only one lol I was so confused why someone would make this process so much harder
I thought this too. But then wouldnt it be simpler to just use an equally as strong double sided tape/adhesive and skip the velcro part altogether?
An easier way to line up your duel lock tape would have been to
1-mount the first piece of tape to the van wall,
2-snap the second piece to those mounted to the wall,
3-peal the backing off the second piece of tape,
4-press your board to the tape/ van wall so the sticky part sticks to the board.
Way less measuring and they are guaranteed to line up. I really like your approach to putting walls up. Thanks for all the great info.
Yep, I was just about to write the same suggestion.
Solid advice. lol -- This kid is a beauty all round though. He does nice work.
@@BarryDuttonSellsHomes I am very impressed with this guy. I've learned a lot watching his build.
Great suggestion! I tried this approach initially but found that the adhesion to the panels was greatly improved if I sanded, cleaned, and applied pressure directly to each piece of dual lock.
That being said, the method you mentioned would save quite a bit of time.
Same thought
I really like how you highlight your techniques and thought process rather than just another build video. It brings to mind the saying of "teach a man to fish..."
I love the level of professionalism you put in your van & the clear way you describe all of the things you do. This is all a great inspiration for my own vanbuild, thanks & keep up the good work !
Thank you Ivan De Bie!
@seven o savage, I have a couple questions. 1. How well did this hold up over time in hot and/or humid environments? 2. Do you think it would work to cut corresponding opposite pieces of the velcro, mesh it with the bulkhead pieces, peel the backing off, and then position the wall panels and press them into place?
Man you are handy and talented and very thorough for someone your age. I'm handier than most people twice my age and here I am learning stuff from you. very simple and easy to understand Ways of making accurate measurements. I'm going to binge watch this building project now thank you very much
You are such a giving person My words will never be good enough to express how knowledgeable I have become with your tutoring. I hope to begin my next exciting van life soon and hope to meet you again and again in your future tutorial videos.Best regards to your from a 69 year old Grandma.
Great job! Just binged the entire series. Very impressive . You must be so proud of yourself, deservedly so.
I respect how you prioritize aesthetics highly and are willing to take the time and make the investment to achieve a high level of aesthetics, function, and quality.
Completely awesome using the Velcro. Great idea.
I got to say, after going through your videos, you are the best. Top notch content.
Once again, you have impressed me with your attention to details. Your videos are so very well done. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Van is looking great!
Great job kiddo! I love the panels. With the “Velcro-ish” tape- I use that stuff on projects- not as big and complex as paneling a van though- (yet!) you would save a lot of time by keeping the two pieces locked together and applying it to either rage van or the panel. Then remove the outer paper to reveal the sticky side and apply the panel to the wall. It would save you all that measuring. I really admire your tenacity in that part of the project! I hope my suggestion description made sense.
Looking forward to seeing it finished.
Was thinking the same
He explained why not in comments
You are seriously smart. Brilliant. Your channel is the best van build channel Ive seen.
Thanks Natasha! Appreciate it
Love your "thinking" approach - you're an inspiration!
Rear door templates - suggest using clear plastic - the kind you'd use for perhaps a tent window. Stick it to the door with some double-sided tape, then mark your outline (and any holes needed, including for fixing the final panel in place). A bit more expensive but sooooo easy and accurate.
This is a great idea!
Jeremy Esland i love reading the comments, we can learn so much from others. Every little bit helps.
I was just going to mention that myself...I used heavy clear plastic for the doors on my last build..you can see every contour and line ;) then just use a black marker..
plastic would work well and certainly be easier than paper, but then you have trashed a whole bunch of plastic... usually vinyl which is particularly nasty. Brown paper can be recycled or composted.
Absolutely the best video on how to scribe and template. Thank you for sharing!
I am picking up a number of hints for my build. Although my build will be very different, some of the the tips and techniques you outline so clearly will be easily portable. Thank you!
Hey Seven as expected another Professional Job!
Thank you for sharing! Another easier suggestion for installing Wall Paneling in a Van would be to use 1/4" Plus Nuts. Hold the Panel in place & Drill a Pilot hole through the Panel & Frame then the Plus Nut size drill into the metal frame. Install the Plus Nuts.
This way you can finish the Panels with Finishing Washers & Screws and the Panels are Removable whenever needed.
Another suggestions for Paneling the Windows is to Cut out the Window size 2" smaller so you can conceal Window Coverings/Blinds in the window for a Clean, Neat look.
Cheers from Toronto, Canada!
Scars and all, not much in life is absolute perfection. Character, it is those imperfections that make us all individuals. Well done Well done. 👏🏽🇨🇦🚌🇨🇦👏🏽
Character / wisdom comes if paid out of your own hard earned bank account with consequences like not being able to eat if big errors ocurr. That is where the saying being hungry to suceed comes from. I know of 1 guy who inherited $440 mil then failed at every business he tried, he never developed character nor maturity. He continues to lie about any contest he enters even in to his late 70s. Errors with personal consequences makes the man.
Happy Dance! Love the build. It’s just amazing! Thanks for sharing every part of the build process with us!
Wonderful job! I hope you've had many excellent adventures since you've finished.
Awesome Job! Savage! You really know how to do the job, you must be an engineer with your very knowledgeable skills. Thank you for your in depth explanation on how you did the whole job. Absolutely amazing design!
I used clear vinyl and a sharpie to mark a template
How has the Velcro hold up? I would think that with the heat of summers the glue in the Velcro would melt. Has it stay strong after 3 years? Please reply, I am in the process of doing panels and if this worked for you it seams like a great idea. Thank you
what did you go with?
All you guys get stoked...GNARLY!
Wow I’m in love with this😍. I just bought a 96 Dodge Ram 2500 conversion van to gut and built out...with only about a months time and zero no how lol. BUT I’m covid unemployed and endlessly excited which has to count for something. I think I might combine this method with painted bead board. Amazing work dude, thanks for sharing!!!
You did a fantastic job with your van build. It’s looks absolutely amazing. I love the perfectionist in you. I bet that van build built a lot of character in you as well. You inspired me. Thanks & keep up the great work. I’m looking forward to your travels vlogs.
I loved your magnetic ceiling job - - what was the main reason you didn't use magnets on the wall panels?
Was curious about this as well.
Also wondering.
After a full year I doubt he is gonna answer.
What an amazing job,it’s always the end results that are so satisfying,
Thanks Sherry!
Love the idea of using duplicate for the wall panels. Hold is it holding up with heat and cold fluctuations? Would live to apply this method to our van.
Great job! Did you consider magnets instead of velcro? I'm in Fl and I doubt they will hold up to the heat.
I did consider magnets, but for my use case it wouldn’t work because the panels would have all slid downward (i.e. rear doors).
@@seven_o_savage but with powerful magnets do you think it could work on the walls? I don't mind having the doors like this cause it wouldn't be that much work to redo. The walls I like your idea however, I am worried about the tape failing over time because I've heard of other people using velcro and having problems with it failing.
@@erikaamac2727 As long as you get the correct dual lock/VHB (very high bond) adhesive combo you'll be fine. I'm building mine out in a similar way, but since I have a fiberglass high top I'm using VHB tape to adhere 2" standoffs to the top, then stapling cedar lath/furring strips to the standoffs in order to run my wool batts behind. The lath/furring strips will also work as attachment points for the ceiling panels to which I'll be using dual lock to fasten the panels.
new to your channel - some great stuff! pretty excited to add this to my resources. Quick note about plywood - so each ply is laminated in opposing grain direction - so if there are 3 plys, 2 will be one direction, 1 will be the other so the exterior grain direction is not necessarily the whole grain direction for all the other plys.
Not trying to invalidate your choice, if its so few plys on such think material, it could be significant enough to affect what you are trying to do, just want to add more info for others.
Not sure how many ply's 1/8 inch has but just something for others in the comments here to think about if they do something similar and happen on the same problem.
A year later... How are the walls holding up?? Seems like a great idea! Just finding your content, thanks for sharing
If you want my opinion, I think you did an absolutely amazing job.
your work is impeccable. Baltic birch plywood is the best plywood you can buy, but an alternative is poplar plywood which is probably slightly lighter in weight and may be better if fitting wider panels (say) for cabinets and partitioning. You have obviously researched this build throughly - and it shows. great stuff.
Great idea. Looks great. How does it cope with moisture and mould over time?
You and humble road are so inspirational to my dream RV ideas!
So clever to make the walls precise but removable. It gives you more options if you want to change them up, paint them a different color or do something behind them. Noice.
You’re doing an excellent job, I’ve learned so much. Thanks for sharing. I picked up my Alpine swivel seats yesterday at the Luftcraft office in Colorado Springs. 🎉
Another awesome and informative video from the Savage encyclopaedia of campervan knowledge! As usual, a couple of questions:
1. Why do you need the walls panels removable?
2. You used 1/8" ply. Most other builds that I have seen have used 1/4" ply. Your choice in using a thinner ply would mean that is more flexible and also lighter, two great positive.
But is it strong enough? How is it holding up after 1 year of use. Sometimes ppl just continue a tradition because that's what others before them have done, but it may not necessarily be the "best" way. I really appreciate the way that you think outside the box and outline your thought processes. It's very helpful.
3. I take it you are saying that the grain of the outer layer of ply needs to run at 90° to the direction that you want to bend it? ie if you want to bend the sheet top to bottom along the curve of the van wall the grain in the ply needs to run in a front to back direction
4. Why did you not line the walls right at the beginning before installing all the other stuff?
Appreciate your videos. They are awesome. You have a great way of explaining details that a lot of others leave out.
I think you have some great ideas, especially removable panels. I’m going to use white pvc 4’x8’ sheets to save all the work involved with wood.
Look into a product called Arborite. It comes in like 12 colors, I think.
Creative approach to wall paneling attachment. Max flexibility to access behind easily if needed
Hi Seven,
Did you get the Baltic Birch at the big box store?
I live in New England and there are a few specialty plywood retailers. Mostly for contractors and cabinet builders.
One company has hardwood lumber and moulding. The will make the rough lumber into any size you want at a price.
I like Baltic Birch and bamboo plywood.
There is a Cedar place close by.
Their prices seem to high for me.
They do sell 1/8 plywood at big box stones but it is *really* bad quality. I got the Baltic birch at a specialty store for cabinet makers.
The Chinese birch that comes in 4x8 sheets is decent quality and is mass produced, so you should be able to find that more readily.
I respect and admire young man like you, full of energy, sincere, open, and a perfectionist. whomever buying the RV is a lucky person.
Nice job, and good job on explaining your approach to the wall work. Just a thought, and I've had this thought as I watched other DIY RV videos, think about using bed liner paint on the silver surfaces in the van. Example: the crinkly bed liner paint would look great around the windows, and on the doors (back doors especially), the bed liner paint might provide some useful protection to offset the in and out traffic. Just a thought. All the best.
your patience and precision is next level. Congrats. 20:24 3M or Scotch Dual Lock Tape.
The van is. Going to look so cool
I like what you did on your van with the removable panels great idea 💡 and looks great 👍
Yea !!! New Vid Your Back. ALWAYS Great Job !!! Interesting to Learn Listen What Your Thought Process compared to Other Van Builds giving Viewers something to chew / think about when that time personally arrives.
I must say ALL Your DIY Van Projects are Very Thought Out in ways Impressive. I’m getting WINDED to end BIG THANKS for SHARING Your KNOWLEDGE and Look Forward to the mentioned Last Finish.
veri nice job all along....Quick question, why did you use magnets instead of the velcro?
I like this concept. Bought this Velcro tape planning to using couple strips on backside of cedar planks. It really sticks to some thin carpeting avail at Home Depot that planning using on ceiling. I have 3 big windows so minimal wall space so will follow your lead using on panels.
Just came across your channel. Glad I did. In the process of building out a 6x12 cargo trailer. I have seen many many build videos. I have to say you have some of the best ideas. Thanks. Love the idea of painting, then polyurethaning. Who would of thunk.
Great video. Keep up the good work. Have fun. Stay safe and stay healthy.
Nice plug for Lean, my wife and I both are lean green belt. I have just completed my sprinter 2500 extended and a suggestion for the exposed posts on the doors. Remove the rubber gasket and wrap in vinyl then reapply the gaskets
Ah, great idea! Thinking of creative ways to use those bolts as well... maybe a backpack hook or something
Your paneling came out nice -
One comment - when using the scribe - be sure to keep the pencil and the pointer parallel to get an accurate scribe line.
Yes, it is very important to keep the pencil at the same angle to scribe accurately
Haha
Incredible job. Love it!
Wow that nice van in your putting up the panels with Velcro Nice
Do you have a video on that swivel desk?
Wow those panels look great. It's very cool that they're removable too. I like the metal around the windows too, as now you can use magnetic window covers and insect screens.
Looks amazing. I hate to deride other people's hard-work but I really hate the tongue and groove wood panelling other van builders have in their vans especially if it's from old reclaimed mismatched woods. This incredibly clean looking, large white panels you have is very close to what I'd choose in my own fantasy build, I'd probably cover mine in some sorta leatherette cause I'm fancy or tacky.
Depends on how you finish it. I used shou sugi ban, and a teal stain, which can yield nearly infinite variety due to depth of burn, and color of stain:
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@@gianttravelsbyvan9670 Nothing you can do can make tongue and groove panelling attractive to me, I think I'd always try to avoid it but obviously if you like your's then that's what's important.
Finally! Precision and attention to detail. Love it.
You just gave me an idea for attaching my 1/4" knotty cedar planks up. The plan is first lay on ground a 4x8 sheet with reflective surface either white, black or other. Depot sells thin white acryrlic material- theres also aluminum coil stock to be utilized. Then to paint the backside of the planks white then glue on 1/2" spacers raising them off the reflective ceiling. Then run an adhesive LED light strip the length of the board. . And use this Scotch dual side tape to attach the planks to the ceiling and screw it on up to fur strips on the roof as one piece. Hook up the lights on dimmer and should look like a floating ceiling. After surface burnings then wire brushing the boards they are thin and very light. Do you think the tape will suffice holding them up?? Thoughts??
i left out important point.why taking the tongues off. I'm planning about an 1' gap in between them hence the floating look,. Just wondering what color reflective surface will look best and whether use multi color strips throughout or just along the sides. I have an older GMC Savana hitop so the ceiling is smaller than newer vans. Its 4x9'
I like the conclusion. . . "aim for perfect. . . but. . . " love the finishing technique.
BTW you need a vapour barrier between the boards and the metal
Norman Mart well he can just pull these off anytime and see the condition behind the panels. Wipe the walls down and show us all the condition of the van metal walls at a later date. Be curious to see if a barrier is needed?
@@longhairmullet me to
He previously said he would only use the van in hot areas.
Why not put the dual lock locked together, on the panel? Then you take off the backing and stick the panel onto the wall? No measuring needed. What am I missing doing it your way instead? It does look great!
i love your videos man. Super informative and definitely confidence building for me to build my own van conversion
I've watched a lot of your build stuff and many others and you are really doing a nice job man. Some nice skill on your end but also some great simple blue collar solutions to things along the way just like this velcro build LOL. Stuff like this I have thought of myself along the way the last 18 mths and it is good for all kinds of skill or budget level for people. I say again -- Nice work dude. I have sent some of your videos / ideas to people I know also along the way. Like way back on your cheaper cell phone solution -- I sent that to friends in the USSA along with my own research for them.
Thank you Barry I appreciate it man!
You should cover all the metal with 4 way stretch carpet liner..
Or maybe bed liner
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Lean manufacturing you’re talking about TPS the Toyota production system and Kaizen the Japanese practice of continuous improvement.
Strong magnets to hold your paper template in place would've been great! Van looks good, shout out from Camarillo! 2019 170 4x4
Thank you for sharing your approach on your van wall panels. How are the Dual Lock tabs holding up? Getting ready to do a van and just wanted to know. Thank you and save travels.
Nice job and like the idea of having removable panels. As for aligning the tape. If you marked the location on the template you could use it to transfer the location to the van and the panels without any measuring.
Looking good Savage! Did you roll the product on? I got a glimps in one shot of your orbital sander, nice to know these little details. Those panels are perfect and going to last, so many people only paint one side, so important to protect wood by paint both sides, you are spot on. Love the idea of being able to disassemble to work on electrical or water line access.
Thanks for such a detailed explanation of your work process. Very inspiring.
Stupid question here. Did you sand in between each coat of paint and urethane?
Yes I did, lightly sanded with 220 grit
"America" love it haha
Another Great Vid ! Lean Manufacturing, like Six Sigma, and Five S principles.
Question: how or Will you do any “Edge Treatment” (around windows, edges on panels, wall-to-ceiling intersection ?
Thanks again.
PS I use Playdo on A Lot of projects, for blind referencing .... 👍🏼
Could you also use 1/8 th inch white MDF board to not have to paint at least one side?
Ok you just got a new subscriber. Your scibing technique looks easier then any other way ive seen people fit their panels. I like efficiency also
And with the sequence the building of the van did the video go in the order that you would do the build
Nicely done! What painting technique did you use: brush, roller, spray?
Rather than outlining the contour of the door panel with a pencil, use edge of a large crayon to make a tracing of the contour on the craft paper.
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A dirty thumb works well and I usually have a couple “handy”. 😉
I don’t get it
Wow! Beautiful white wall panels. The back door panels are so perfect. I hope mine will look half as nice. How 3M dual lock tape stay secured to the van walls? I want to use this simple attachment method.
Great job!! Looks great...thank you for the step by step measuring tips on the paneling.
Super Rad Bro, some great tips! That's gonna be easy to wipe clean too!
Glad to have found this channel, thanks.
How did this mounting method work out long term? Did the velcro pieces remain stuck to the wood, or did the adhesive have any issues?
I see in this video the construction that you do from aluminium profiles and I would much appreciate if you can advice on wich profiles and connectors you use
Hi Savage, I'm starting my Ford E-350 van ceiling build. Could I use your 3M velcro-like tape to mount the T & G boards to the ceiling instead of magnets?
Late to the game but here I am. Awesome solution for wall panels sir. Does cold or hot effect the bond of the dual lock to the metal? Also could this process be used with upholstered panels? Happy travels man🙏
was the plywood from the lumberyard more expensive than the hardware store?
How's that scotch Velcro holding up? That looks amazing! 👍🏾👏🏾
I enjoy watching your sessions. I am wondering why you did not complete your walls first prior to installing everything else?
Looks nice. You should checkout FRP panels.
Thought you were gonna add blinds between the ply
it looks fantastic.
Perfect is the enemy of great
GREAT video.
For your next build - will you do the same, will you make wall panels with the "velcro"?
What about aesthetics, you are usually pretty good with that. In video it is quite hard to really get a feel for the connection points - so under the cabinets, corners of the van and so - how did it look? And importantly - how did it look after ½ year or 1 year?
Bro you’re making me jealous of your build! Fucking well done bro. Looks savage!
How do you like you base cab against side door opposed to behind drivers seat ?
I like your thinking / approach, (& enthusiasm). However I'm weary about the integrity / longevity of the "adhesive". I've used some 'super industrial strength' 3M 60 lb adhesive tape for similar applications... - three mouths was the re-tape point a little linger in the winter months. I hope you have way better success. Great video!
I’ll be keeping an eye on em and update the channel if anything changes!
Agreed. Never count on adhesives in a van build. Use mechanical connectors like rivet nuts. Also if the back section was installed before the sides it would be a bit cleaner.
@@Datzneat - My channel covers why rivnuts should be the fastener of choice in a van conversion:
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Very good build my friend 🙏