“Half inch Baltic birch…” thanks my man! I’ve watched dozens of these and you’re the first that came out of the gates and got right to the point.

@OurThrivingLife

5 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@vinceocratic

5 ай бұрын

Can you use the same strips for the subfloor?

@jwlf11

4 ай бұрын

EXACTLY!!!!! THANK U!

Great info from someone who clearly knows their stuff! Thanks very much 🙂

Yours is the best I've seen on this topic. Informative with clear video demonstrations. Thank you.

Your channel is amazing. So in depth. I decided to take on the task of doing a build with no prior experience so getting the in-depth information, even the basics and things people assume others know that I don't, has been a game changer. You're the best, thank you!!

@OurThrivingLife

6 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! Good luck with your build.

I did the ceiling of my campervan nearly exactly the same. I used 4 rivnuts evenly spaced along the beam. Worked really well.

This was super helpful for me. Thank you for walking us through they process in perfect detail. I was not going to use furring strips because it seemed easy to attach the plywood walls to the metal interior van body. But this does seem to frame everything nicely. Thank you again!

Excellent video! Straight to the point and very detailed

Useful information presented in a very clear and understandable manner.

Truly the best idea.

Just came across your channel. I like how detailed you are & thinking ahead for moisture problems. Thanks for sharing! Just like & sub. I also like your video on the Dometic 12V a/c unit! I'm still thinking about building a van myself.

This was extremely helpful!

Very nice video

Well done! Thank you.

Just starting this process on my 2020 Sprinter. This gives me a good idea of how to proceed. Quick question: What tool did you use to cut the OEM foam blobs at each side of the headliner? Thanks for the content!

I wish I had all the space, skills and tools to do all of that.

@OurThrivingLife

10 ай бұрын

You can do it. I built my first 2 vans in my driveway with limited tools.

Thanks for this video, Jeff! I'm curious, did you custom make the pieces to fill in the gaps around your headliner shelf? If not, do you have any information on where I can find something similar?

@OurThrivingLife

28 күн бұрын

We wrap the factory foam blocks and use those. There is a video on the channel about this.

Really informative and helpful video! Some questions, if you don’t mind: Are you using 1/4” rivnuts, and what size are the holes (or what size do they need to be)? And what type of fastener are you putting into the rivnuts? You mentioned drilling out factory holes so the rivnut would fit - I’m curious why not get rivnuts that fit that hole size without having to enlarge them? We’re working on our 2014 Sprinter, and I *think* the factory holes we’ve got are 5/16” for the most part, with some at 1/4.” Trying to determine exactly which rivnuts, fasteners, etc. we need to proceed. Thank you!!!

@OurThrivingLife

Жыл бұрын

We use 1/4-20 stainless steel rivnuts and a 23/64 drill bit to bore out the hole. The screws we use are 1/4-20 stainless steel flathead screws, 1-1/2” long. The center hole in 2019+ Sprinters is smaller than the rivnut, so definitely needs to be bored out.

@StephenandAndie

Жыл бұрын

@@OurThrivingLife Thanks for the info!

A little late to the party here, but did you install that carpet on the walls? I’m going to frame my transit exactly the way you’ve done in this video. So thx!

@OurThrivingLife

8 ай бұрын

We normally do Shiplap on the walls. If you’re doing panel walls I’d cover them in a fabric like Duramax Marathon rather than carpet.

Good video thanks. Are the roof frames better cross way or length way?

@OurThrivingLife

7 ай бұрын

Thank you. We do them crossways since we run our ceiling slats lengthwise.

@gethappycyclingcampingoutdoors

7 ай бұрын

@@OurThrivingLife thanks for answering my question.

Did you use rib not Surplus nuts because you keep switching back-and-forth?

@OurThrivingLife

3 жыл бұрын

I used Rivnut brand.

how many sheets of 1/2 inch did you use on the furring strips for this van?

@OurThrivingLife

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure. I mostly used scraps. 1 sheet would probably be enough.

What size drill-bit did you use to drill out the factory holes?

@OurThrivingLife

Жыл бұрын

I think it's a 5/16" for a 1/4-20 Rivnut.

Since you used adhesive, why not just use self drilling screws? Rivnuts are meant for easy on/off.

@OurThrivingLife

2 жыл бұрын

You could definitely use screws. I use rivnuts for the added strength.

@AJourneyOfYourSoul

2 жыл бұрын

@@OurThrivingLife I was also thinking with the rivnuts you would be able to put the “studs” on and off until the whole van was framed, looks good etc…..and then pull everything off to glue it. The more I think about it, the rivnuts give you lots of options and are definitely stronger like you say. A little more cost and time, but for a personal build, probably worth it.

@OurThrivingLife

2 жыл бұрын

@@AJourneyOfYourSoul Agreed!

Too heavy and too much work. Use original sprinter head liner. Built in sound deadening and insulation. Even better if you insulate above the headliner. Mines been this way for years in the OZ outback

@OurThrivingLife

6 ай бұрын

Cargo Sprinters don’t come with a headliner.

@stevel1451

6 ай бұрын

You can purchase the headliner from the vehicle breakers like I did.