TOP 10 TIPS FOR VAN DWELLING BUILD| SEE THIS BEFORE YOU BUILD YOUR CUSTOM VAN/ TINY HOME ON WHEELS
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The Top 10 Things to Think About Before you Build Your Camper Van Dwelling.
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I watched a VW Kombi Campervan burn to ashes in a carpark at McDonalds on a highway. Took a full 12 minutes to be a smoldering shell. Electrical fault caused the fire.
BE ABLE TO SWITCH OFF THE BATTERY, just like all boats. Easy to fit. You don't want to be looking for spanners to undo the battery post clamp when there is something smoking. Just get a switch. $10 to $30 all over ebay.
That is wicked smart!
I put one of those clear plastic carpet cover things you see at desks so your chair rolls on the carpet and doesn't leave holes in the side door of my van it makes it easy to clean and I keep a brush hanging right there. It makes a huge difference with wet or dirty muddy shoes. The one I got free is four feet wide the same as my door. So perfect.
I just read some of these comments. Damn! What's up with all this angry banter? It was a good video with good info and great intentions. Period.
Indeed
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Regarding mold. Consider "heat exchanger" for air flow which basically brings the outside air in, through the center of the air leaving, thereby warming the incoming air, using the outgoing air. Your warm inside air on it's way out, will cause air flow in without using a fan. Can be done in PVC pipe, and you can use a valve to reduce of intensify the air flow in/out. Up and in from under vehicle (through floor with rear facing elbow, no rain), and out from above (not roof, upper side wall vent). Called a "passive system", meaning, no mechanical required. It will ventilate out the warmer wet air in the same way that a chimney/hot air balloon works, and will bring in the exterior air which is cooler. It's always shaded and cooler under vehicle than at the top, so air will always flow from your body heat alone. If incoming passes through outgoing air before entering, it won't be as cold : ) and reducing the amount of draft with a PVC pipe valve will work great as well, while allowing you to entirely close each. Will also get rid of any gathering fumes of any type well above where your head is while you sleep. Love the notes in this video to new people regarding anchor down and try it out. I build this stuff for a living, and still learn new every day.
What wonderful idea. I am currently doing research for a build and plan on installing a fan in the ceiling above the cooking area which would ideally be towards the middle. After reading about the heat exchanger i want to do that as well. The idea of being able to simply cool the van by opening a valve. No drainage of the battery required? I can see many occasions where the temperature in only slightly discomforting by a degree or 2. turning the fan on even the lowest setting would chill the van too much.
Thank you
Keep in mind that the air under the vehicle may contain deadly exhaust fumes if your engine is running and other fumes. So having a shut off in the intake pipe may save your life, especially if you run the engine to heat up the vehicle or charge the battery while the vehicle is stationary.
great video thanks for posting this. Just fyi MDF is actually not toxic, all it is is wood powder basically mixed with wood glue and compressed, essentially it is very dense thick carbboard. the stuff that is toxic and "off gasses" chemicals would be non cabinet grade plywoods, osb (like house sheathing) ,chip board (the kind that has all differant shaped large chips of wood) and some of the cheaper particle board. I wouldn't reccomend MDF for a van though just because its HEAVY and it does not do well with water. same with particle board although I would use particle board if that was all i could afford. The best thing to use in a camper van is cabinet grade plywood.the glees used in it are not toxic and dont offgas and of course lumber, if you use poplar,alder or pine, all soft and easy to work with, light weight. stay away from pallet wood, its full of pesticides and no matter what you do it will be splintery, out door use only on pallet wood! anyway sorry , you didnt ask for my ten cents and I gave it anyway haha again great video have a good day!
+AsTheWheelsTurn thank you!
canadian plywoods and mdf's do not have any offgassing substances permitted.
I hope these foam board cabinets that I plan on using are non/ less toxic.
The main health concern with MDF is the fine wood dust + glue dust when working with it. Finished product is usually okay.
I love your insight
Excellent communication.
Honest, concise, humble and deep.
You've obviously thought about these issues for a long time, yet you didn't rehearse every sentence and word.
The result is very real. Well done.
Thanks wire tamer!
Ask the product manufacturer for what is called an MSDS sheet (Material Safety Date Sheet). We used them in the construction industry. It will tell about safe storage and handling of the product. It will also give ventilation recommendations or safety gear requirements. This sheet will give a good indication of how hazardous the material is.
+Grey Market thank you!
I've watched a lot of videos about van dwelling and this is something really important that I've not seen anybody else talking about! Thank so much!
Valuable info that hasn't been discussed EVER. Much appreciated!
You are one smart young man!!!
I'm very impressed with your Top 10
Especially... #4... Toxicity... is serious...
The weight load is serious too.
I had a 1972 Mini Wini... loaded the TOP
(front) bunk too much... and had a blow out
within 100 miles...
"Thank YOU so much for sharing this great
tutorial/video.
Well said! Many good points. Moisture, air flow and load balancing were great points.
Thanks to lacsa727 for breaking this down for us
TOP 10 LIST
1-LEAK TEST- 00:27
2-CONSIDER DESIGN (DUST ACCUMULATION)- 1:09
3-VENTILATION COOKING- 2:38
4-TOXICITY OF MATERIALS- 3:45
5-WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION- 5:52
6-ACCIDENT & SAFETY- 6:57
7-AUTO TITLE- 8:57
8-TRIAL & ERROR- 9:47
9-CONVENIENCE- 11:20
10-DON'T WAIST SPACE- 12:57
V.O.C. = VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUND
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Thank you so god damn much.
don"t waste space?
Nice clickbait. I was hoping you actually crashed.
Wow, kudos to you for making this!
Pretty good stuff there my friend. I'm going three years into life in a 93 Dodge minivan. There's definitely some iterations that take place as you adjust for personal ergonomics over time no matter how well you think you have it from the get go. The convenience to access/depth of storage problem is spot on. Having to go thru several steps in order to get simple things accomplished is a pain in the ass and it takes awhile to sort all that out. One of the main problems facing most all the van dwellers is the moisture issue. I've been blessed to avoid most of that by virtue of living above five thousand feet altitude in the high mountain meadows of Colorado. The low humidity really helps in that regard. I'm too old to worry with VOC's and pollution. Hell, that's why my mama raised me with and if it hasn't killed me off yet it's a bit late for me to worry about, but you weaker, more susceptible youth need to look out. #hoboheretic Enjoy.
Thank you for your video! These things aren’t talked about as much as they should be! It’s important to consider all the aspects of building an awesome vehicle that you’re going to spend a lot of time in, especially safety.
About number 5 I had a metal bed frame strapped down in the back of my Chevy Astro. I got rear ended by a truck going 70. The truck's front end was smashed. Because of the metal bed frame was up against the back of my van it kept my van from compressing inward. As a result mostly everything stayed in place and I was able to drive away safely after the accident report.
+AlRockAlternative MotivateGrow wow! That's awesome, and glad your safe!
Vehicles are purposely made to give in a collision to soften the impact.
I'm considering using my metal loft bed frame on the interior of my build next year. Bonus points for safety!
Nice vid...some really good info there! I agree on space-saving, simplicity, and the safety aspects. I built my bed in place because I don't ever want to fold it out, etc. I have re-done my kitchen three times, but the footprint stayed the same. I think it's important to leave as much room to change in your designs as possible because-like you say-you'll always think of things you want to add or upgrade.
Great vid! Cheers bro...just bought a sprinter!
Thanks Jed very enlightening picking up my van tomorrow cuz it's payday! should be in it full time around March or April and you have been a huge inspiration to get me to finally go out and do it. I've been thinking about it for 5 years but it's finally time!
Another good video - working back through some of the channels I watched planning my van and belatedly subscribing 'cause I didn't the first time 'round. Thanks for all the great info! Priceless!
Jed, you're such an engaging guy for all age groups. Had to laugh: if I'm going 80 to 0 into the back of a semi, a brick wall or soaring off a cliff, I probably won't be worried about flying objects but I get your point.
+Lori Smith haha thank you for the kind words!
You're one of the most thorough van vloggers I've seen!
Great info. Load balance, ventilation and toxic fumes are a paramount consideration.
Just starting my first van build. This is such great information. Thanks for sharing these important tips!
awesome sweet good to hear that the van will be back up and running here in the next day or two
Another awesome video, very helpful information with a lot of good things to consider. Thanks for putting this one together.
+Hobo Ahle you got it!
WoW! Lots of really great points. Thx for sharing.
Great video. Thanks for all the good points to think about. This video is very useful.
Watching your videos are inspiring me to get back on the road again. Can't wait to get my second van and possibly start travel vlogging.
all really good info and tips. You can get a mini dehumidifier to pull in moisture. If your van leaks its a neglected old beater..just make sure all rubbrr seals are fresh and undamaged.
So interesting - I wouldn't have thought about SO many of these things! Thanks for sharing!
All excellent points! I learn so much from your videos. Thanks
4:23. Suggests that we go and look things up for ourselves.... lmao!!! Thank you for saying that. Seriously seriously. Thank you for suggesting people do their own homework. Not nearly enough people say this on any subject. And thank you for being honest when you don’t know something. Highly respectable to be upfront. Very informative video. I plan to build out a van or another suburban as a comping rig. You actually have taught me some things I’d honestly not have considered. Be safe out there.
Great vlog with some great useful info.
Nice vid here, good of you to post it for everyone. I have a Chevy Express stealth camper van, which was a lil tricky to design because it's both a work vehicle and a camper, but I'm really happy with the design I came up with. My last system to install, hopefully this weekend, is the compressor fridge and the solar panel, battery, and charge controller to run it. Can't wait to say adios to the ice chest! I like your weight distribution tip the best. I want to mount the new 100-pound deep cycle battery on the floor behind the driver's seat, but it could go right on the rear axle as well--I'll have to test drive it behind the driver's seat and just see how it handles. My van is the big 3500 one-ton, so it may not make a difference, but thanks to your vid here, I will make sure before committing!
Wow super helpful video as I'm building a new van soon.
Great info!! idk about gun laws, I would guess though that they are different per state, so that might be considered. I also don't have a clue about vans lol BUT what I do know (17 years truck driver) that how things are loaded inside a trailer can become a factor regarding side winds, effects of larger vehicles passing you, slick roads, going around corners, speeds, stopping etc. For instance, its not a good idea to have more weight on 1 side, try & even out the weight. Great vid thanks
Each state does have specific guidelines
Good job young man, I keep recommending ppl do a leak test.
I like how chill you are
I think it is wonderful that you realize you are impulsive and impatient. Even more so that you are comfortable with it and open with others about it! Some folks cast judgement upon those traits and label them as negative. I think that they are beautiful in their own respect. So long as you recognize them, and how they affect your behaviour...it's all good! I can be the same way too. It makes it tough to "fit into the box," but who wants to do that anyhow!?!
Very much agree!
I'll be building my van this summer and I was planning on having a welder friend of mine help me cut a hole in the floor and creating a metal battery box under the floor where the spare goes instead. One reason fro this is to keep weight low and centered, and the other reason is if my batteries do leak I won't be breathing in those fumes. ALSO Mozart did write his masterpieces in the first draft. He was famous for not rewriting.
+Sean Struble that's a great idea! Yeah I've come to realize that was a poor example, the point I was trying to make is no less valid though
Very good suggestions. Also very wise to tell people to check out what you say.
Great insights - thank you for creating this extremely informative video!
Nice tips there. I took a lot from that. I’m just in the planning stage of my van and you definitely covered things I didn’t even consider. Cheers dude!
Just wonderful!! Some really great thinking and tips!! Thanks so much! Safe travels.
Good job Jed. Lots of good advice and ideas. Deffinatly like the the low battery mount to the frame.
Lots of good points. Thanks for sharing - I see this as beneficial for others.
+ReignBeauHounds :)
thank you! this video was super informative and clear!
Just found your channel, love how you're videos are to the point and informative. Better than a lot of other van life videos.
I love your philosophy to life about dealing with failure!
Simply LUV the advice ............................ keeping it simple is so important .............
Hey! I'm back on track. You gave some great tips that I will be keeping in minds as I modify my '97 Chevy Express 1500 Anaheim Conversion. Was going to just get a Class B, but decided to save a mint and have fun converting mine. BTW, I agree with the minimalist idea you mentioned. Work begins this week - lots of measuring and drawing - and moving the battery bay over the axle.... I plan to document on You Tube, and will let you know when its up. Happy trails!
great video, and your presentation is great. very charismatic and fun to watch
Never even thought about things like this! You're the man, bro. 😎
Boy! Somebody had a rough time in the cover picture...! Ouch.
Love the twinkle lights! Nice addition to make cozy without having harsh LED lighting. All about atmosphere. Whoo Hoo! Cool vid.
Excellent Points I have never come across during my research. Outstanding and Thanks.
Great video !, I am dating myself but I remember lead based paint. Flooring, well from experience anything cheap usually comes from a country without high production standards and you get what you pay for. Still with that said on the flooring you cannot beat the real stuff, real wood, nothing prefabed or treated but something you have taken the time to work yourself. LED lights well, fluorescent lighting in it's day was the cure all.
In any living space especially a small one all have to be considered. Appreciate your enthusiasm, hope you apply it to your research.
One point if I may, ventilation air flow, everything, material included has to breath.
Good Job ! and thank you for your efforts
I'm impressed, better than I thought it would be!
+Ty Brady happy to hear it!
Awesome attention to detail....appreciate all your hard learned info
Wise above your years
Thanks bro
This is an awesome list, thank you! My husband and I are just getting ready to buy a van and build it out, and this is all awesome stuff to think about! I just subscribed, and I can't wait to watch your other videos!
great video, I'm currently planning on moving into my car this summer mostly because I'm tired of paying $800 a month in rent and if this summer goes well I'll probably look into buying a van for the next year. I never thought of the whole weight distribution thing before but I'm glad so said something, very good tip to keep in mind.
Best video that I have watched so far and man have I watched a few, lol.
I've been researching this for a few weeks now, I looking to sell my car in a few weeks and the money will pay for the van and the first stage of the conversion so this video was just spot on.
Thanks so much for doing this vid and for all your other ones that I've watched too.
👍🏽
+WeAre Power right on, you got it man. Best wishes
have you made the switch yet?
Hey! So glad I found your video. I'm just beginning my research on van conversion and high on my list of priorities is making my space as healthy as possible. Your video is one of the first I've seen that mentions the toxicity of materials and chemicals. I got excited when I heard you mention batteries. I thought you were going to talk about EMF and dirty electricity. I have yet to hear anyone talk about the dangers of sleeping on top of a battery bank, or how wifi signals inside a van can cause trouble. The idea of mounting batteries to the frame may address this concern. I hope you talk more about it in future videos.
Thanks Again and keep 'em coming.
you have a good attitude! I enjoyed your talk.
thanks for the video I love it and you provide some great insight!
Next week I'm picking up a van and I'm going to be building it out to live the van life. I'll be posting my journey to my TH-cam channel so maybe at some point in the future we can meet up.
Some very good points. Thanks.
Thank you for all the tips.
love these videos man
good advice Jed, and i hope people take it! LOL from another van dweller. 🚌🐧
great video man ! Thank you.
Great video. Very helpful
Thanks for the tips! I bought my van and found out that i had a second battery already strapped to the frame. Definitely help with saving space!!
Score!
Loved the video dude! and attitude haha. keep rollin
Toxic emisions are something I considered greatly. The rear of my van contains plywood with the lowest emission rating I could find. Im currently looking at data sheets for foam insulation, as most state they put you at risk of cancer amoungst other things.
My van is 90% used as a workvan and only used for sleeping in when I work away from home, but as a work van I'm very aware of weight distribution as I carry a ever changing load of tools and materials. My advice would to be keep the load low, evenly spread and well strapped down. I have a auxillary battery in the back of my van for my lights etc, connected to my starter battery via a smart charger. I made sure the auxillary battery is clamped to the chassis in a proper battery box with the vent tube terminating externally away from all metal components.
Interesting topic. Thank you young man👍
Great video. I've been following your channel off and on for a while and I'm finally at the point that I'm going to fix up my van and the info you have provided is a huge help. I'm not aware of a way to mount batteries out side of the body on a standard van like an Econoline or Dodge. Any links on this?
entertaining and informative. Thank you for the great vid, brother.
Love the vids man! Great great advice.
another great video. thank you!
Great video!
Great info and great delivery... love that you keep to the point..
Words of wisdom. Thank you for your insight.
Wow you had some surprises for me here, really good job on this vid, appreciate!
Some great info here Jed. Thanks man!
awesome vid!
Awesome Tips! Keep up the good work!
+Shannon McNeil thanks Shannon!
Mount the battery outside in.the back or under it? Sounds safer but can you keep the rain or whatever away from it? So much good things discussed today. Love it. Hope you find a better solution to your small living space.
Words of wisdom from this Jimmy Fallon-looking dude. Thanks!
Excellent points !
Good video. Good advice given.
I'm impressed, very good video. All 10 were very good ideas and well explained.
+Yowzaification glad you like it!
Thanks for Sharing!
Excellent points! Thank you for sharing :)
Good ideas. Thanks!
I'm looking forward to seeing and hearing the beast when you get it fired up.
a lot of good info and there are 12 volt dehumidifiers you can buy
Great tips the only thing I would think about with mounting your batteries outside the van is ground clearance on rough roads.
Very good video. I am soon to retire & wanting to do a van. You brought a lot of good information common sense things that we need to consider. Thank you for your time Peace!!
Happy to hear it Steve
Super helpful video
I appreciate the info me and my fiance are going to be traveling this coming week we are first time van wipers