As soon as I saw your video reminder come up, I went straight out and had my supper before hand, and I was not hungry when you were eating that wonderful Breakfast, It looked good and I could see you both enjoyed it, great Drone shots at the top aside the Castle, and when I saw our Carol walking along in time to some beautiful Music reminiscent of a Robin Hood Movie at the top of the Mountain, It just finished off a beautiful peace of editing, Super, travel safely you two, regards, Colin.
Superb, didn't realise that this was the method of laying a floor in a van. I'd imagine I'll be using your footage as reference for some time to come. Cheers matey, informative and entertaining video.
Hi Andy- Thank you for documenting your conversion- I will be doing a simpler one, but am learning a lot about the NV (mine is cargo) from your series and seeing good ideas to incorporate into a design. The swivel seat is terrific- I'm in the US so that would be be flipped, of course- very helpful to see your step-by-step. I hope the battens do well- it may be better to use solid wood strips (poplar?), as ply has less bite for screws. I may seal the ply beforehand with polyurethane to slow down any effect of any condensation on the ply with cold weather use. Looking forward to watching and learning from them all.
Hi KT, thanks for the comment. Yes, solid wood battens would perhaps provide better grip for the screws but I have had no issues as yet. Sealing the ply sounds like a good idea.
Thanks a lot for these videos. I want to buy a nv200 and do a conversion. Really helpfull, i will watch all of them. You seem a really nice guy also! Regards from spain!
Hi, I am re-watching all your videos since I am determined to convert my Nv 200 as well. I am not an English native speaker, so I think I am missing some information. How thick is the ply you used and what kind of ply is it? Thank you in advance!
Hi Andy, really appreciate you creating all of these videos for the NV200 conversion, you've done a fantastic job! I've recently picked one up myself and I'm currently starting the conversion process. I'm excited but at the same time, a complete newbie with DIY in general so it's a big learning curve for me. I hope you don't mind me asking stupid questions! What thickness ply did you use? Also did you use any special type of ply such as marine ply? I don't think you mentioned it unless I've missed this.
Great Job... Nice information The Wurth bonding/sealant you used for the floor, which one was it...?? They have lot's of different types on there website. Thanks...
Hi Andy. I've just subscribed to your channel as I intend to convert one of these vans as a permanent sleeper/tradie wagon that can also be switched into a camper for trips away. Could you tell me the maximum dimension mattress you can get into these vans?
Hi Lewis, thanks for watching and commenting. The maximum floor length is 195cm and the widest part above the wheel arches is 130cm. I hope this helps.
do you mean the small panel over the fuel pump? I think having a hinged section would be prone to problems with the board likely to flex etc. Also the chances of actualy needing to get to the pump are minimal (hopefully) so I reckoned this was the best and most practical option.
Hi Andy... Great video. But I got some questions. So you just glue the battens with adhesive to the floor. No screws? How is it now? Are they strong enough to support the plywood, the bed and the cabinets?
Hi Geraldy. That bonding glue that I used is really stong stuff, it would take a hammer and chisel to prise the batons back up now. The batons were made from strips of the ply from the floor so plenty strong enough for support.
NV200 camper What is your bonding-sealant brand? I live in small town so I have to buy it online. Just to make sure I order the right one. Sorry if I'm asking too much.
As soon as I saw your video reminder come up, I went straight out and had my supper before hand, and I was not hungry when you were eating that wonderful Breakfast, It looked good and I could see you both enjoyed it, great Drone shots at the top aside the Castle, and when I saw our Carol walking along in time to some beautiful Music reminiscent of a Robin Hood Movie at the top of the Mountain, It just finished off a beautiful peace of editing, Super, travel safely you two, regards, Colin.
Thanks Colin, I think that you have mixed me up with Ken ;) :)
Nice lesson to get starting to build my campervan
Thank you, good luck.
Great video well explained thanks for showing us .👍🇬🇧
Thank you Dave.
Superb, didn't realise that this was the method of laying a floor in a van. I'd imagine I'll be using your footage as reference for some time to come. Cheers matey, informative and entertaining video.
Good point on the fuel pump access , never seen this mentioned before ..........
I suppose the chances of needing to get to the pump are pretty slim but they must have designed the cover plate there for a reason.
Hi Andy- Thank you for documenting your conversion- I will be doing a simpler one, but am learning a lot about the NV (mine is cargo) from your series and seeing good ideas to incorporate into a design. The swivel seat is terrific- I'm in the US so that would be be flipped, of course- very helpful to see your step-by-step. I hope the battens do well- it may be better to use solid wood strips (poplar?), as ply has less bite for screws. I may seal the ply beforehand with polyurethane to slow down any effect of any condensation on the ply with cold weather use. Looking forward to watching and learning from them all.
Hi KT, thanks for the comment. Yes, solid wood battens would perhaps provide better grip for the screws but I have had no issues as yet. Sealing the ply sounds like a good idea.
@@nv200camper4 hi!
Thank u so much for your helpful videos.
Which model Nissan nv200 is the best for convertir a camper?
Why did I chose combi?
Thanks a lot for these videos. I want to buy a nv200 and do a conversion. Really helpfull, i will watch all of them. You seem a really nice guy also! Regards from spain!
Thank you very much for the kind comment, glad you enjoyed them.
Thank you 🦋
Great video . I don't believe we have the hatchback NV200 here in Canada.
very useful. thanks
Hi, I am re-watching all your videos since I am determined to convert my Nv 200 as well. I am not an English native speaker, so I think I am missing some information. How thick is the ply you used and what kind of ply is it?
Thank you in advance!
Hi Bea, it is indoor ply, available from good hardware stores. I used 12mm on the flooring and 3.6mm on the panels.
Hi Andy. Amazing videos. What is the thinkness of wood floor? Thanks.
Hi, thanks for the comment. the floor was 12mm ply
Hi Andy, really appreciate you creating all of these videos for the NV200 conversion, you've done a fantastic job! I've recently picked one up myself and I'm currently starting the conversion process. I'm excited but at the same time, a complete newbie with DIY in general so it's a big learning curve for me. I hope you don't mind me asking stupid questions! What thickness ply did you use? Also did you use any special type of ply such as marine ply? I don't think you mentioned it unless I've missed this.
Sorry Andy, just seen that you did mention the thickness.
Great Job... Nice information
The Wurth bonding/sealant you used for the floor, which one was it...??
They have lot's of different types on there website.
Thanks...
I think that it was this one: www.ebay.co.uk/i/201513759604?chn=ps
Hi Andy. I've just subscribed to your channel as I intend to convert one of these vans as a permanent sleeper/tradie wagon that can also be switched into a camper for trips away. Could you tell me the maximum dimension mattress you can get into these vans?
Hi Lewis, thanks for watching and commenting. The maximum floor length is 195cm and the widest part above the wheel arches is 130cm. I hope this helps.
Could you have just cut the floor straight across that part of the sheet and put a hinge on it to open it up? Easy to open up that whole section?
do you mean the small panel over the fuel pump? I think having a hinged section would be prone to problems with the board likely to flex etc. Also the chances of actualy needing to get to the pump are minimal (hopefully) so I reckoned this was the best and most practical option.
What kind of plywood did you use? I guess one with many layer is best? Buying some tomorrow for my conversion :) Great videos, really helpful!
Hi Daniel, I used 12mm ply which I bought from a builders merchants
Thanks, so just regular fir construction plywood? No problems with screws not attaching to the wood?
yes, just normal ply and used standard wood screws.
OK, thanks. That might be fine then, just read som where that baltic birch plywood has more layers and make the screws bite a bit more...
Hi. Is that Wurth 'Bond and Seal'?
yes it is
Hi Andy... Great video. But I got some questions. So you just glue the battens with adhesive to the floor. No screws? How is it now? Are they strong enough to support the plywood, the bed and the cabinets?
Hi Geraldy. That bonding glue that I used is really stong stuff, it would take a hammer and chisel to prise the batons back up now. The batons were made from strips of the ply from the floor so plenty strong enough for support.
NV200 camper What is your bonding-sealant brand? I live in small town so I have to buy it online. Just to make sure I order the right one. Sorry if I'm asking too much.
this is the stuff: www.ebay.co.uk/i/381469215115?chn=ps
NV200 camper Thank you.
👍👍👍
How many splinters did you get handling those slats ?, I only have to walk past a sheet of ply and I'm covered in them. 🙌🏼
haha, it wasn't too bad, I only cut them and bonded them in place, no need to handle them too much.