Cheers for the video. Converted my VW Crafter van five years ago but had only carpeted to infill panels on the sliding side door as also put a window in it. Now want to do rest of the door as surprising how much heat it loses through the exposed metal parts so will give this a try. I replaced panels on rear doors with carbon fibre looking PVC as use doors as part of a shower cubicle so carpet not practical for this. Glad trim still holding fast a few years later.
Your keeping it simple but functional is Awesome..I have a van & i'm going to make into something similar & am convinced of your ingenious or clever ways & reasonable priced ideas..Thanks
Great video thanks so much, I just finished carpeting my first back door without any edging and didn't even realise how bad the edging looked. Definitely doing this for the rest of the doors! Thank you!
Hey James. Just wanted to say thanks for this video mate. Really helped me out. I was thinking there must be a neat way of doing the carpet edges. Then i found you and your rubber trim and i was like THATS IT! You can see how mine turned out on my build (Ep08.) Just a side note - I went with Super Glue and it seems a great choice also. Nice one...
nice job. I struggled to find a suitable rubber or plastic edging for the carpet around the doors that was pliable enough and wouldn't come off over time. In the end I used a black fabric lume tape which has given the edge a nice neat finish. You have done a great job.
This is such a good video, I have been looking for a way to get a neat edge on my doors and this has helped a lot. Attention to detail is brilliant, thank you!
Hi James, this is an amazing Video! I feel so lucky I have found it. I looked and looked and here is the best solution I have found so far! You mentioned that super glue would also work as good and be less messy, which one would that be? I'm about to get my van done. Thanks and great Job!
Great idea to hide the raw edges. I've just used this method but instead of using marine silicone I used Gorilla superglue...sticks really well and is a lot quicker.
Hi Lee, I'm not sure how well the gorilla superglue works as it depends on what rubber you use, but I used EPDM rubber trim and Bond It medium viscosity super glue worked well (when I needed to make an adjustment without getting the sicneout again) as it's meant for EPDM, and dries in seconds. Hope that helps, James.
May I know what is the name of the carpet, we are planning to do the finishing this week, thank you for your video and your reply, it really help a lot.
So am I right in saying, the rubber sliding door seals should only come in contact with the metal of the door and not any carpet? The whole of my sliding door is carpeted and leaks (new van).
Hi, thank you! I think the carpet would be a bit of a nightmare to remove and it would require A LOT of solvent to remove all the glue. I saw it as a permanent addition to the van.
@@LensOfJames Thank you for the insight. I very much would like to do this, but I think I'll have to pass on doing this for my Honda Element. looks like I'll be using Kilamat.
Hi James, it's me again. What is your feed back about the carpet on the door when it is raining. Does it absorb lot of humidity and is it easy to dry it . I am asking that because I hesitate to cover the 4 doors with thin plywood instead of carpet to avoid this possible trouble (which maybe is not) and this long job with the rubber trim aslo. Alle my respect for your perfectionnism and your patience by the way ;)
Hi, I've been really pleased with the carpeted doors - the rubber edge helps divert water away from the carpet and it soon dries if there's any rain. When sleeping in the van overnight, bearing in mind that I _don't_ have a roof fan, the carpet doesn't get damp at all and helps keep the van drier and warmer. I've talked about a few other commonly-asked questions here: th-cam.com/video/2GU-z2BgkA0/w-d-xo.html Cheers, James
Hi that is very nice work, which I am going to try out on my Renault master conversion, could i please ask it's been a few months since you posted the vid how are the rubber channels holding up, thank you for posting
Hi, thanks - if the door latch fails internally then I can take the door card off, cut through the carpet/insulation to access the problem, patch it back up again, replace the door card and (hopefully) no one will know!
🔥Want to see more from my *Nissan NV200 Micro Camper Van Conversion Series* ? Check out the entire build here: th-cam.com/play/PLsBWh_QNwDUcgnWcDnJeoHZI_nelRdkUY.html 🔥
Great video, I think I'm going to take the same approach in my van. Would be useful to know if you stuck all the rubber down with one can of 310ml silicone rubber sealant or did you need more?
Hi, yes one is enough - I probably used just over half a 310ml tube. I can also recommend Bond It medium viscosity cyanoacrylate superglue which creates a super strong bond, has quicker drying time and makes less mess. Good luck with your build!
Great job, but just wondering why you didn't just cut some ply panels, carpet them and then attach them to the doors, would have look just as neat and an easier job to do?
That's a fair question, but in short it was just personal preference; I preferred the look of carpeting with the contours of the doors. The cost of buying the ply would also have been quite substantial and I have been trying to do the conversion on a budget.
Hey James, Love the video and great idea! Hows the rubber trim holding up? anything you'd do differently. How's the carpet when it gets in the rain? Keep up the good work :)
Hi, thanks, the rubber trim is still holding perfectly and I'm really happy with how the doors turned out. I try to avoid getting the door carpet too wet when it rains, but a few drops here and there don't cause any damage to it.
I’ve just found your channel ‘ excellent mate ‘ Do you have a name of the company or link as to where you can get these seals from. Anyway great video ‘ I’m on you now. Thanks 🙏
Hi, thanks! I bought 10 metres in the end. 1m x 1.4m wide for the ceiling, 4m x 1.4m wide for the doors and 5m x 2m wide for the walls. I could have got away with less, but I over ordered to be safe and probably only needed 3m for the doors in the end.
Without doubt the most well researched and best finished van carpeting vid ive seen, you've just saved me so much time👍cheers
Thanks, glad the video can be useful to you 😀
Cheers for the video. Converted my VW Crafter van five years ago but had only carpeted to infill panels on the sliding side door as also put a window in it. Now want to do rest of the door as surprising how much heat it loses through the exposed metal parts so will give this a try. I replaced panels on rear doors with carbon fibre looking PVC as use doors as part of a shower cubicle so carpet not practical for this. Glad trim still holding fast a few years later.
Your keeping it simple but functional is Awesome..I have a van & i'm going to make into something similar & am convinced of your ingenious or clever ways & reasonable priced ideas..Thanks
Thanks!
Great video thanks so much, I just finished carpeting my first back door without any edging and didn't even realise how bad the edging looked. Definitely doing this for the rest of the doors! Thank you!
Brilliant Job, Well done
Great idea, never seen this anywhere else, just what I’ve been looking for to finish off the carpet lining in my VW T2, 👍👍
Neat solution, I’ll give this a go myself, nice van bud
Hey James. Just wanted to say thanks for this video mate. Really helped me out. I was thinking there must be a neat way of doing the carpet edges. Then i found you and your rubber trim and i was like THATS IT!
You can see how mine turned out on my build (Ep08.) Just a side note - I went with Super Glue and it seems a great choice also.
Nice one...
Thank you for this video, I have now completed my doors, time consuming but so worth it and they look amazing!
nice job. I struggled to find a suitable rubber or plastic edging for the carpet around the doors that was pliable enough and wouldn't come off over time. In the end I used a black fabric lume tape which has given the edge a nice neat finish. You have done a great job.
Thanks, I wasn't certain the rubber would work or stick, but it paid off in the end!
This is such a good video, I have been looking for a way to get a neat edge on my doors and this has helped a lot. Attention to detail is brilliant, thank you!
Hi, great video. Could you update me on how the bond has held up in high temp?
Still as good as the day I did it 👍
Tidy job there mate, looks ace
Your attention to detail is very impressive. Subscribed to see your future work
Thanks Will!
Great work and attention to detail. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks!
great job , very helpful video , thnaks
thats alot of work
Hi James, this is an amazing Video! I feel so lucky I have found it. I looked and looked and here is the best solution I have found so far! You mentioned that super glue would also work as good and be less messy, which one would that be? I'm about to get my van done. Thanks and great Job!
Hi, glad you found the video useful. The superglue is bond-it medium viscosity cyanoacrylate superglue, found here: amzn.to/3Qt95Q3 (affiliate link)
Great idea to hide the raw edges. I've just used this method but instead of using marine silicone I used Gorilla superglue...sticks really well and is a lot quicker.
How have you found the superglue to hold up over time Andy? About to do this to my van, and would prefer a quicker setting adhesive if practical.
@@leemcdonald8817 It worked very well Lee, still holding up. Just make sure you get it in the right place.
Hi Lee, I'm not sure how well the gorilla superglue works as it depends on what rubber you use, but I used EPDM rubber trim and Bond It medium viscosity super glue worked well (when I needed to make an adjustment without getting the sicneout again) as it's meant for EPDM, and dries in seconds. Hope that helps, James.
Great job well done and thanks for sharing 👍
Looks mega! 🤙 Great idea!
May I know what is the name of the carpet, we are planning to do the finishing this week, thank you for your video and your reply, it really help a lot.
Hi, it's 4 way stretch van lining carpet. You can get it here: amzn.to/3ncNHEP (affiliate link)
Hey bud, incredible job! Very nice way to have a nice edge to the carpeted doors! 👍😁
Is that a special carpetting tool? The pink one at 7:08.
Hello thanks for the helpful video! How many metres of rubber trim did you buy?
Glad it's useful, I bought 15 metres which gave me a bit to spare. You can find the trim I used here: amzn.to/3AsmYav (affiliate link)
great work you saved me a headache 👍
Glad the video's useful!
Very nice!
Great job , thanks for the inspiration , definitely going to do this
Wow!! 🤩
wow great job! thanks for sharing
Thanks Juan!
So am I right in saying, the rubber sliding door seals should only come in contact with the metal of the door and not any carpet? The whole of my sliding door is carpeted and leaks (new van).
Yes that's right, rubber to carpet just doesn't make a good enough seal to keep water out
@LensOfJames Cheers. Just another bodge I've found 🤦🏻♂️😂😂
Stunning work and very detailed! Dou you know if removing the carpet will be difficult and if any residue will be left on the metal?
Hi, thank you! I think the carpet would be a bit of a nightmare to remove and it would require A LOT of solvent to remove all the glue. I saw it as a permanent addition to the van.
@@LensOfJames Thank you for the insight. I very much would like to do this, but I think I'll have to pass on doing this for my Honda Element. looks like I'll be using Kilamat.
Terrific job
Good job 👏
Your video is amazing
Hi do you know where I can get the black plastic clips that hold the boards on the doors on a NV200
Hi nice job where did you purchase the trim ?
Cheers Mike
Hi Mike, try this: amzn.to/44kn2Gx (afilliate link)
Hi James, it's me again. What is your feed back about the carpet on the door when it is raining. Does it absorb lot of humidity and is it easy to dry it .
I am asking that because I hesitate to cover the 4 doors with thin plywood instead of carpet to avoid this possible trouble (which maybe is not) and this long job with the rubber trim aslo. Alle my respect for your perfectionnism and your patience by the way ;)
Hi, I've been really pleased with the carpeted doors - the rubber edge helps divert water away from the carpet and it soon dries if there's any rain. When sleeping in the van overnight, bearing in mind that I _don't_ have a roof fan, the carpet doesn't get damp at all and helps keep the van drier and warmer. I've talked about a few other commonly-asked questions here: th-cam.com/video/2GU-z2BgkA0/w-d-xo.html Cheers, James
@@LensOfJames That's perfect, thanks you for redirection ;) I had almost seen all your great video, except that one, it is done ;)
Hi that is very nice work, which I am going to try out on my Renault master conversion, could i please ask it's been a few months since you posted the vid how are the rubber channels holding up, thank you for posting
Hi and thanks - the rubber is still holding strongly to the doors.
super useful, thank you
Classy job
Your work looks good but ... I wish you to do not have issues with the doors mechanisms, inside cables, wires etc.
This is a great work and video! What if the door latch fails? And you need to replace the latch?
Hi, thanks - if the door latch fails internally then I can take the door card off, cut through the carpet/insulation to access the problem, patch it back up again, replace the door card and (hopefully) no one will know!
Did the rubber u-channel edging trim still hold after a few years ?
Yes, I'm pleased to say it's still holding as well as the day I stuck it down!
Where did you buy the trim from? do you have a link thank you
Hi, you an get it on amazon: amzn.to/3Zbr1Ci (affiliate link which helps support this channel)
Hoi ! Could l know that why didn’t u not use evalia model for camper van?
What it is raison for closed van?
Mainly because it was cheaper! Can always add windows when I have the money at a later date
Does anyone know where we can get that carpet in the USA? It's like no one on this side of the pond likes there van to have a neat carpet fit.
Nicely done. How do you find the NV for sleeping space wise with the two of you?
Thanks! With the bed pulled out, it's wider than a double and more than long enough for my partner who's 5' 9". All in all very roomy!
Looks great! Thank you for sharing. Where may I ask, did you get that smoke colored carpet?
I have an NV200 to fit out. Many thanks,
Hi, thanks, I got the carpet from www.vanliningcarpet.co.uk
@@LensOfJames Many thanks for the reply! Be well.
So the rubber you added is purely aesthetic?
Yes, I've seen far too many van conversions that paid no attention to details and the edges were frayed and worn. No regrets from me!
🔥Want to see more from my *Nissan NV200 Micro Camper Van Conversion Series* ? Check out the entire build here: th-cam.com/play/PLsBWh_QNwDUcgnWcDnJeoHZI_nelRdkUY.html 🔥
Great video, I think I'm going to take the same approach in my van. Would be useful to know if you stuck all the rubber down with one can of 310ml silicone rubber sealant or did you need more?
Hi, yes one is enough - I probably used just over half a 310ml tube. I can also recommend Bond It medium viscosity cyanoacrylate superglue which creates a super strong bond, has quicker drying time and makes less mess. Good luck with your build!
Great job, but just wondering why you didn't just cut some ply panels, carpet them and then attach them to the doors, would have look just as neat and an easier job to do?
That's a fair question, but in short it was just personal preference; I preferred the look of carpeting with the contours of the doors. The cost of buying the ply would also have been quite substantial and I have been trying to do the conversion on a budget.
@@LensOfJames Thanks for the reply, btw I really like the way you did the pockets, they look great.
Hey James,
Love the video and great idea! Hows the rubber trim holding up? anything you'd do differently. How's the carpet when it gets in the rain? Keep up the good work :)
Hi, thanks, the rubber trim is still holding perfectly and I'm really happy with how the doors turned out. I try to avoid getting the door carpet too wet when it rains, but a few drops here and there don't cause any damage to it.
@@LensOfJames Awesome, thanks mate, giving it a go next week thanks to your video.
Don't think I'll bother carpet the whole door after watching this. Looks great though
Hi, love the attention to detail! Where did you get the rubber U-Channel trim from?
Thanks! I got it from sealsdirect.co.uk and it's their 'U46' rubber extrusion.
Great vid. What's the channel called ?
It's rubber u-channel 👍
great stuff
Hi there! Just wondering if you've run into any issues with the rubber sticking/staying in place since you first installed it? Thanks!
Hi, no I haven't had any problems at all - it's all still stuck firmly. As well as the silicone, some super glues also do a great job.
@@LensOfJames thank you!
I’ve just found your channel ‘ excellent mate ‘
Do you have a name of the company or link as to where you can get these seals from.
Anyway great video ‘ I’m on you now.
Thanks 🙏
Thanks, link in the description 👍
Is this what most people do or do most people leave a raw edge?
I think people often leave the raw edge, but I've heard that water can sometimes seep in whereas this way creates a sealed rubber edge, and is neater.
Why did you choose this method over a ply door card?
Personal preference really - I prefer the look of the carpet contoured to the van walls.
@@LensOfJames It does look very professional. I'm about at the carpeting stage myself.
Hi, how much carpeting did you buy to cover interior? nice job.
Hi, thanks! I bought 10 metres in the end. 1m x 1.4m wide for the ceiling, 4m x 1.4m wide for the doors and 5m x 2m wide for the walls. I could have got away with less, but I over ordered to be safe and probably only needed 3m for the doors in the end.
@@LensOfJames Thanks again.
Mate, what's the name of the carpet pls
It's 4 way stretch carpet, the colour is smoke grey 👍