Your videos are amongst the best for vanlife! How your channel is not bigger is the biggest surprise! Very good and explaining from the basics to the difficult aspects whilst making it simple. Your electrics video is fantastic!
Fan install ASMR...hilarious. I've been watching dozens of how to videos. I now realize you are all that I need, from start to finish. This will save me, and others, a tremendous amount of time and wasted effort. Thank you. YOU ARE AMAZING
I love how detailed and meticulous you are. I'm at the very beginning of my build, before the beginning, really. Doing some tlc on the truck first. I will be watching your videos frequently because of how useful they are. Great work.
Your my kind of woman adventurous and willing to teach yourself and install your own fans and windows cant wait to see your build I am a 40 plus year woodworker and i have been pretty impressed with some of the amateur builds I have seen you tube is a wonderful teacher.
I appreciate how detailed and thorough your explanations are. From the table with all of your supplies laid out ahead of time, down to explaining what you are about to do and why. Thank you for sharing!
Well Maxair should definitely recommend this video to there customers . Your fabulous at explaining while not worrying about the camera . You don’t fumble a single word . I assume you’ll cut the screws off when you do the ceiling . But maybe you’re dropping your ceiling down a little . I’m positive there was no leaks as it looked like the best sealed fan on TH-cam .
Awesome, brilliant, concise, easy to follow, full of details. Thanks for this tutorial. I'm right behind you on my Ducato (= ProMaster) conversation, and it's quite useful to have such a visual assurance of what I'm doing! Much appreciated!
Awesome, well done, truly informative videos, Lauren! Sorry if I missed it but why did you use the fan adapter on one fan and not the other?? I'm on the fence on the pros/cons to using the adapter. Thanks!!!
Thank you Milena! The adapter helps the fan to sit flush to the roof ribs. You only need this if you mount the fan anywhere that isn’t in the front on the flat surface. It is great at helping to prevent leaks too because it is more sealed with the uneven surface of the roof. Hope this helps! Best of luck☺️
Great vid! At 15:16 you mention the white-headed screws are for attaching the fan to the receiving flange, but the manual I have states that they are actually for attaching the garnish inside the van..probably so they match the garnish inside the van where they'll be seen Just thought I'd mention for others. Thank you for the vid, it's helping me with my install process :)
Thank you so much for the comment. Personally I say go for it! Take your time, plan ahead, measure twice and cut once and trust yourself. It is so empowering. I know you can do it🥰
@@LaurenLawliss I need the tools and a work space if I do. I don’t even have a driveway right now. 😭 debating the adapter and the wood frame is what’s throwing me off a bit
The Liquid Nails is an unnecessary step in the process. Mine took 24 hours to setup. Couldn’t wait that long. Held everything together with clamps and drilled holes and applied screws.
I do a lot of meter work. A magnet is a great idea. But what do you do with all that metal flakes and dust stuck on your magnet? Wrap your magnet with a paper towel before collecting the metal debris. Then hold it over your trash can as you unwrap the paper towel from the magnet. A rubber band works
Yes, as I shared, a magnet would be perfect and I recommend putting a ziploc bag around it before use so once you are done you can flip the bag inside out and trap all the natal flakes for disposal😄
@@LaurenLawliss Yeah, it saved you all of the mess from the metal shavings getting tossed everywhere by the jig saw. I'm still researching which vehicle I'm going to finally decide on, but the list narrows down everyday. Getting other peoples ideas from their experiences will certainly save me a lot of time and pain :) I worked in aircraft maintenance for years so I'm sure I can use things from that to help as well. Keep going, you're doing a great job!
@@LaurenLawliss They sure do, and that's what makes it interesting :) I've had several journey's in my life but I'm really excited to start the next one. Watching videos like yours just make me that much more excited to get on with it. The freedom that you all are enjoying is contagious.
Hey there! The instructions that came with the fan does recommend butyl for the adapter install to the van roof. It is super easy to use and performs great. Highly recommend this for the install☺️
OKAY, How through are you, wow totally impressed. Looking forward for the complete build. Curious what is it you do for a J O B. You have really done your homework. Great work.
Not sure I understand the comment. The MaxxAir fans are 12v and pull very little power so it is very efficient. I have ran them for over 12 hours numerous times and it doesn’t drain the batteries at all.
But i Hate being hott so im going with an ac above my head 2 300 watt panels so when its 100 degrees ill run my ac off my solar alone than w fan in the front 🎉
@@grayeagleswolves I was planning on using foam board for the floor, but am still undecided. Researching that more as we speak! The Thinsulate is not foam board.
@@LaurenLawliss I'd Like to suggest a person who I follow and he's got a good way to do the van its Van city Van life Chrome Valdez on TH-cam he tells exactly why he did his van and the reason's why he went with what he did let me know what you think
You only use the eBay gasket on the back and you did not use one on the front is that correct? I know the front has some grooves, but it doesn’t have the channels like the back does…
Correct. No adapter is needed for fans installed in that flat section of the roof. I used butyl tape under the flange and 3M Window Weld for the back adapter 😁
Hi Lauren I wanted to ask you, now that you are living in your van full time, do you wish you would have installed an air conditioner or do you find that the 2 fans are adequate for keeping you and the van cool?
Hey! Fair question. An AC would be nice, but I don’t have any experience with one in the van so I cannot say definitely. Personally, I don’t mind the heat and I try to move with the weather. Having two fans and venting windows certainly helps. So it is manageable but won’t be nearly as comfortable as living in a house with AC. I don’t want to favor one option over the other because it really comes down to personal preference and the trade offs made to go with either or. There are pros and cons to both.
Hello Laura , I am thinking to buy a Promaster but I hear that the insurance is expensive for cargo van. May you make a video about your insurance experience?
Thank you for your comment! Insurance will vary state by state and company by company. Personally, my van insurance is around the same as my car insurance (which isn't much). Also, after the conversion is complete, I will be titling and insuring the van as an RV which I have heard from many will drop the insurance cost. Hope this helps!
Do you still feel like you need the front and rear in such a small area? I'm hoping 1 will do the job and just open a window (a little) for circulation. Those fans are expensive
Personally, I like having both. One fan can pull air in and the other can push air out, creating a nice flow throughout the van. Also one is over the kitchen area when I cook and the other over the bed.
Great question! I have not gotten to that part of the install yet as that will go on after my ceiling. I’d assume a hand saw would work - like one you’d use to cut PVC plumbing tubes. Make a mark around the entire square so you have reference when you are cutting. Since I have not done this yet this is all based on an assumption. I hope it works if you decide to go this way. Let me know😊
I have general English knowledge. Not technical. How u present your projects Allow me to have a deeper understanding. If I have any problems understanding I use the cc in the video. + links. And questions from people. In the comments. This way you help people that have limitations of any kind
Your videos are amongst the best for vanlife! How your channel is not bigger is the biggest surprise! Very good and explaining from the basics to the difficult aspects whilst making it simple. Your electrics video is fantastic!
Thank you for the kind words - they mean a lot to me 🫶🏻💖
@@LaurenLawliss you are welcome. I’m a former electrician and later Masters degree in Electrical Engineering- all aspects are very good!
@ianmilly ☺️👍🏼😁
Fan install ASMR...hilarious. I've been watching dozens of how to videos. I now realize you are all that I need, from start to finish. This will save me, and others, a tremendous amount of time and wasted effort. Thank you. YOU ARE AMAZING
Wow, this comment means so much! Thank you❤️
Girl you are good. I felt like a leach attached to the roof when i was up the. You are amazing.
Haha thank you! Congrats on the install 😆
I love how detailed and meticulous you are. I'm at the very beginning of my build, before the beginning, really. Doing some tlc on the truck first. I will be watching your videos frequently because of how useful they are. Great work.
I’m glad you are finding the videos helpful. Good luck on your conversion!
Your my kind of woman adventurous and willing to teach yourself and install your own fans and windows cant wait to see your build I am a 40 plus year woodworker and i have been pretty impressed with some of the amateur builds I have seen you tube is a wonderful teacher.
Yes, thankfully the internet is full of valuable information!
shes awesome isnt she...
Thank you🥰🥰
I installed my Maxx Air fan today with the help of your tutorial. I’m so grateful for you! Thanks for making such informative videos!!!
That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing and congrats on the install 👏🏻
What a great professional installation, made it look easy. Looking forward to replicating what you did. Awesome and impressive.
Thank you for your kind words!
Great tip for using box to catch metal shavings! I will do that!
It was a lifesaver!
I appreciate how detailed and thorough your explanations are. From the table with all of your supplies laid out ahead of time, down to explaining what you are about to do and why. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Laura! Glad you found it helpful🥰
Great job.
Appreciate it!
Well Maxair should definitely recommend this video to there customers . Your fabulous at explaining while not worrying about the camera . You don’t fumble a single word . I assume you’ll cut the screws off when you do the ceiling . But maybe you’re dropping your ceiling down a little . I’m positive there was no leaks as it looked like the best sealed fan on TH-cam .
Really appreciate that! Means so much😊
Your videos are so professional and informative. Feels like I am watching someone who does this regularly. Great job! Thanks for your efforts.
Thank you for your kind words!
WOW AMAZING YOUR DAD MUST BE PROUD
Great video Lauren
Thanks
Awesome
Appreciate it!
been watching all the videos in preperation for my build. thank you for being hyper detailed and providing all of the product links.
Thanks for watching and commenting! Best of luck on your build🙌🏻
Your attitude is excellent Lauren, and I'm very impressed with your attention to detail and your ability to reason through everything. 😊
Thank you for the kind words☺️❤️
Very well done..your attention to detail is excellent. You are teaching me how to do this for myself one day and I thank you for that.
Thank you! I am glad you found it helpful🤩
you are creative
Thank you!!
So glad I found this channel!
Welcome to the channel!!
i like the box taped underneath to catch rubbish idea.
Yes! So helpful preventing rust and saving time cleaning later 👌🏻
Very well done! I learnt everything i needed to know from this video. Greetings from Jamaica.
Glad you found it helpful!!
What a nice road map you are creating! Great video :-)
You are so good for one so young. You would make a great teacher.
Thank you for the kind words. It means a lot🥰
Im buying my van as we speak ive waited since 2016.... and im just as scared as i was then 😂😂😂😢😅
Congrats! That is very exciting😄
Awesome, brilliant, concise, easy to follow, full of details.
Thanks for this tutorial.
I'm right behind you on my Ducato (= ProMaster) conversation, and it's quite useful to have such a visual assurance of what I'm doing!
Much appreciated!
Thanks so much for watching! I am glad you found it helpful🥰
Awesome, well done, truly informative videos, Lauren! Sorry if I missed it but why did you use the fan adapter on one fan and not the other?? I'm on the fence on the pros/cons to using the adapter. Thanks!!!
Thank you Milena! The adapter helps the fan to sit flush to the roof ribs. You only need this if you mount the fan anywhere that isn’t in the front on the flat surface. It is great at helping to prevent leaks too because it is more sealed with the uneven surface of the roof. Hope this helps! Best of luck☺️
I love what you are doing and the way you are showing it. I wouldn't be surprised if shortly, your viewers and subscribers skyrocketed.
Appreciate that☺️
Great vid! At 15:16 you mention the white-headed screws are for attaching the fan to the receiving flange, but the manual I have states that they are actually for attaching the garnish inside the van..probably so they match the garnish inside the van where they'll be seen
Just thought I'd mention for others. Thank you for the vid, it's helping me with my install process :)
Thanks for sharing! That would make more sense 🥹
Legit the best video I’ve seen for installing these. I’m still debating if I want to attempt it or not. But very well shot and informative!
Thank you so much for the comment. Personally I say go for it! Take your time, plan ahead, measure twice and cut once and trust yourself. It is so empowering. I know you can do it🥰
@@LaurenLawliss I need the tools and a work space if I do. I don’t even have a driveway right now. 😭 debating the adapter and the wood frame is what’s throwing me off a bit
Where there’s a will, there’s a way😉 Hope all is well🥰
Amazing attention to detail
Thank you☺️
Lauren you're phenomenal ❤
Thank you!
YOU ARE AMAZING !!!
THANK YOU💖
The Liquid Nails is an unnecessary step in the process. Mine took 24 hours to setup. Couldn’t wait that long. Held everything together with clamps and drilled holes and applied screws.
That works too
great job. another great video
Appreciate it☺️
I do a lot of meter work. A magnet is a great idea. But what do you do with all that metal flakes and dust stuck on your magnet? Wrap your magnet with a paper towel before collecting the metal debris. Then hold it over your trash can as you unwrap the paper towel from the magnet. A rubber band works
Yes, as I shared, a magnet would be perfect and I recommend putting a ziploc bag around it before use so once you are done you can flip the bag inside out and trap all the natal flakes for disposal😄
Vanning girls are awesome!!
Heck yeah😆
Omg solar panels seem intimidating I can't wait to learn how you install them
Hahaha I thought so at first too but it’s not as scary as it seems😆 thanks!
Excellent. LOVE that inside box idea. And yes......I'm gonna steal that idea for myself to use ;)
Thanks! The box was a lifesaver. I am so paranoid about rust so catching those metal shavings was very reassuring! Good luck with your install😁
@@LaurenLawliss Yeah, it saved you all of the mess from the metal shavings getting tossed everywhere by the jig saw. I'm still researching which vehicle I'm going to finally decide on, but the list narrows down everyday. Getting other peoples ideas from their experiences will certainly save me a lot of time and pain :) I worked in aircraft maintenance for years so I'm sure I can use things from that to help as well.
Keep going, you're doing a great job!
@@themetalmaiden7462 Let me know which make and model you choose! All of them have their own pros and cons. Excited for you to begin this journey!
@@LaurenLawliss They sure do, and that's what makes it interesting :) I've had several journey's in my life but I'm really excited to start the next one. Watching videos like yours just make me that much more excited to get on with it. The freedom that you all are enjoying is contagious.
Heel goed
Thank you!
U awesome.. from Sudan Africa 🌍💞
Comments, yeah!
Does the fan adapter suggest using adhesive over butyl tape to seal against the van roof? Thanks.
Hey there! The instructions that came with the fan does recommend butyl for the adapter install to the van roof. It is super easy to use and performs great. Highly recommend this for the install☺️
Very good video
Appreciate it!
OKAY, How through are you, wow totally impressed. Looking forward for the complete build. Curious what is it you do for a J O B. You have really done your homework. Great work.
I have a fully remote 40 hours a week job. So I have a guaranteed source of income while living on the road. Appreciate your kind words!🥰
Are you glad you installed two fans? We have planned one in front with sliding bunk windows in back and are wondering if that is enough.
Yes, I like having both fans so one can pull air out and the other can pull air in. But you can certainly do one if you need the roof space😊
Maybe soon the maxxfan need a dc-dc buck converter to hold 12v constantly
Not sure I understand the comment. The MaxxAir fans are 12v and pull very little power so it is very efficient. I have ran them for over 12 hours numerous times and it doesn’t drain the batteries at all.
@@LaurenLawliss Because of rhe current fluctuations sometimes 11,8v then 12,6v or 12,4v. Maxxfan works only fine, with exactly 12v or better 13v
But i Hate being hott so im going with an ac above my head 2 300 watt panels so when its 100 degrees ill run my ac off my solar alone than w fan in the front 🎉
Sounds refreshing!
Hi Lauren what a great video I have to ask are you going to do Spray foam for your insolation
Thanks! No, I will be using 3M Thinsulate sml600 insulation🤩
@@LaurenLawliss Form board ?
@@grayeagleswolves I was planning on using foam board for the floor, but am still undecided. Researching that more as we speak! The Thinsulate is not foam board.
@@LaurenLawliss I'd Like to suggest a person who I follow and he's got a good way to do the van its Van city Van life Chrome Valdez on TH-cam he tells exactly why he did his van and the reason's why he went with what he did let me know what you think
@@grayeagleswolves Great! I will check him out. Thanks for the recommendation!
You only use the eBay gasket on the back and you did not use one on the front is that correct? I know the front has some grooves, but it doesn’t have the channels like the back does…
Correct! You only need the gasket if you install the fan anywhere else but in the front where that flat spot is☺️
Did you forget to put the black fan adapter back on?
I’m not sure what you are referring to 🤔 but I am certain I didn’t forget anything 😆
The one in the front you didnt use the adapter? Do you use the window weld or the butyl tape on the bottom of the flange to attach it to the roof?
Correct. No adapter is needed for fans installed in that flat section of the roof. I used butyl tape under the flange and 3M Window Weld for the back adapter 😁
Hi Lauren I wanted to ask you, now that you are living in your van full time, do you wish you would have installed an air conditioner or do you find that the 2 fans are adequate for keeping you and the van cool?
Hey! Fair question. An AC would be nice, but I don’t have any experience with one in the van so I cannot say definitely. Personally, I don’t mind the heat and I try to move with the weather. Having two fans and venting windows certainly helps. So it is manageable but won’t be nearly as comfortable as living in a house with AC. I don’t want to favor one option over the other because it really comes down to personal preference and the trade offs made to go with either or. There are pros and cons to both.
Hello Laura , I am thinking to buy a Promaster but I hear that the insurance is expensive for cargo van. May you make a video about your insurance experience?
Thank you for your comment! Insurance will vary state by state and company by company. Personally, my van insurance is around the same as my car insurance (which isn't much). Also, after the conversion is complete, I will be titling and insuring the van as an RV which I have heard from many will drop the insurance cost. Hope this helps!
@@LaurenLawliss Yes help me a lot thanks. Do we have to have a comercial plates or we can finance the van as a personal loan?
Great question! These vehicles can be on a personal loan and personal insurance. No commercial needed - but it may vary state to state.
Where do you get the Roof Adapter at???
I purchased it on eBay! Should be linked in the description.
Do you still feel like you need the front and rear in such a small area?
I'm hoping 1 will do the job and just open a window (a little) for circulation.
Those fans are expensive
Personally, I like having both. One fan can pull air in and the other can push air out, creating a nice flow throughout the van. Also one is over the kitchen area when I cook and the other over the bed.
@LaurenLawliss your videos have helped me a lot, thanks ❤
I’m so happy to hear that!
One question.. how did you trim the 3rd part of the fan? I'm half way through installation and just noticed the height. Thank you!
Great question! I have not gotten to that part of the install yet as that will go on after my ceiling. I’d assume a hand saw would work - like one you’d use to cut PVC plumbing tubes. Make a mark around the entire square so you have reference when you are cutting. Since I have not done this yet this is all based on an assumption. I hope it works if you decide to go this way. Let me know😊
Oh, you're so right! Thank you, Lawren 🤘
@@laanatomista3962 Also had another thought…Maybe a Dremel/grinder will be quicker, easier and give a cleaner cut.
I have general English knowledge. Not technical. How u present your projects Allow me to have a deeper understanding. If I have any problems understanding I use the cc in the video. + links. And questions from people. In the comments. This way you help people that have limitations of any kind
I am so glad to hear that! Thanks for the comment❤️