Flooring in a Sprinter van | Van builder's secrets for the DIY warrior

Watch this video once and it seems like common sense! But when it comes to building a van, these simple tips are worth their weight in gold! It all starts with the flooring in a Sprinter van.
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  • @HumbleRoad
    @HumbleRoad3 жыл бұрын

    The Amazon link to that awesome Milwaukee caulk gun along with all the other Humble Road approved tools are on my website www.humbleroad.tv

  • @traciuniquestylefeliciano7696

    @traciuniquestylefeliciano7696

    3 жыл бұрын

    What is your opinion on the need for radiated floor heating or not.. I am not sure if I need to have my 1st heated or not want to know your opinion on it.

  • @DAZSAVENTURESINWONDERLAND
    @DAZSAVENTURESINWONDERLAND3 жыл бұрын

    with most builds from other people id fast forward to the interesting bit, with Georges videos the whole thing is interesting. who'd have thought watching a floor go down could make me sit still for 25 minutes,and dont forget the extra 18 seconds

  • @NealHill0
    @NealHill03 жыл бұрын

    George is a Sprinter artisan! He didn't learn Sprinters. He spent thousands of hours building a relationship with them! Thank you for your time and teachings.

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's not weird, right? Dreaming of a van every night? Admiring frame structure from afar... keep an eye on me, Neal, I may need to see a doctor. 😉😁

  • @NealHill0

    @NealHill0

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@HumbleRoad 😝 it's called PASSION! When you see that doctor, teach him a few things! 😉

  • @Greybeardmedic

    @Greybeardmedic

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dreaming of Van's every night? Need to see a doctor? They don't have a name for what that affliction is. "It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again!". 😄.

  • @kimberlygarland2842

    @kimberlygarland2842

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@NealHill0 Where passion meets opportunity = Being in your element!

  • @jennyg2024
    @jennyg20243 жыл бұрын

    New Humble Road watch party drinking game; take a drink every time George says “mama Luke” 🥂 😬

  • @as6709
    @as67093 жыл бұрын

    Not Cake Boss, George - You’re the Van Boss!! Another great video - thanks!

  • @perrycastellano7136
    @perrycastellano71363 жыл бұрын

    Sunday morn... Cup of coffee in hand... Alone; a light reflection of my laptop off my tired face... Mesmerized by images of mamaluke batteries, high points and dollops... Soft custard-like extractions from an electric caulk gun that would even make Tom "Cookie Puss" Carvel proud... All means to an end for a masterfully puzzled Sprinter's rear deck!! I am so relaxed now! I even forgot there's an election soon!! Thank you George for always taking the time sharing your incredible thought process and techniques!!

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful writing, Perry! Will you help me with my memoirs?

  • @perrycastellano7136

    @perrycastellano7136

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@HumbleRoad Hahaha!! Keep making memories, and you got a deal!! I'd be happy dolloping for you! I'd be damn good at dolloping! ;-)

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    😁

  • @Reality_TV
    @Reality_TV3 жыл бұрын

    George, I am literally watching each of your videos with a notepad and a pen because I am learning from EVERYTHING you are doing for my "girl-van" build! You rock! Thank you so much for everything you do! You are INCREDIBLY awesome! You are my surrogate dad! LOL! You have extra kids and you didn't even know it! LMAO!

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    That is awesome!

  • @007nadineL

    @007nadineL

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've been calling KZread my second Dad for long time now. .

  • @ricks.1318
    @ricks.13183 жыл бұрын

    I am in AWE of your amazing attention to EVERY detail of your build .... from the design through to the finishing ..... and ALSO the thought of a "possible" future need to access and trouble shoot any foreseeable mechanical problem, ... down the road !!!! :) :) :) :) :) This IS what puts Humble Road so far ABOVE , ANY of the competition out there ........

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rick!

  • @foothillspt7609
    @foothillspt76093 жыл бұрын

    Great work! Great planning!

  • @deadpoolvanlife8988
    @deadpoolvanlife89883 жыл бұрын

    Another great video. Thanks George

  • @EWOverland
    @EWOverland3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful work, thanks for sharing

  • @marcusallenyt
    @marcusallenyt3 жыл бұрын

    every week it a van building workshop . I know how much more time it take to do the video and build . so thank you !!!!

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Do you think you'll ever get back here? Enjoy following you on IG.

  • @dsop66
    @dsop663 жыл бұрын

    You are a true craftsman sir!! Looking forward to having you build my van someday

  • @ovmn
    @ovmn3 жыл бұрын

    Such attention to detail.. you are a master outfitter.

  • @michaelschneider-
    @michaelschneider-2 жыл бұрын

    +1... Gold, Solid Gold workmanship. .. Norm Abraham's of This Old House & New Yankee Workshop would be proud!!

  • @mayinnlin1879
    @mayinnlin18793 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing George! Beautiful and amazing works love it. 👍😍

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Many thanks

  • @tressessalon
    @tressessalon3 жыл бұрын

    I love your attention to detail!! Van build perfection 101. I am dreaming of doing my own build with the help of my brothers, so thank you very much for your videos.

  • @cinnamon--girl
    @cinnamon--girl3 жыл бұрын

    George you are The Van Builder Man!! Thank you for sharing all your hard work with us!

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome

  • @rvwall-e
    @rvwall-e3 жыл бұрын

    Love the meticulous thought processes, not for construction only, but for (gulp), “possible repair access.”. You’re right, George, not the usual manufacturer mindset.

  • @donjones3355
    @donjones33553 жыл бұрын

    George. WOW!!! Now that is an excellent "how to video"! Showing all details, reasons why, options, how to. Thank you!

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @christinamacintyre9972
    @christinamacintyre9972 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing work there

  • @janetdupree6353
    @janetdupree63533 жыл бұрын

    It is a joy to watch an engineer-artist at work. Thank you for sharing with the world. 🥰

  • @liprex5336
    @liprex53363 жыл бұрын

    Very detail , great video , well done sir.

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you kindly

  • @samwheelock9743
    @samwheelock97433 жыл бұрын

    It's really nice to see a well thought and well executed project. Thanks for your tutorial of how a pro thinks and works!

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @mortenthenorwegian2875
    @mortenthenorwegian28753 жыл бұрын

    Well done sir !

  • @pcthayer
    @pcthayer3 жыл бұрын

    Another fantastic video. You pay so much attention to detail. If I was having a professional building me a van, there is nobody other than you I'd feel confident they would do the right thing without cutting corners. Mr. & Mrs. Sprinter are lucky they went to you to build their van.

  • @berniekeene868
    @berniekeene8683 жыл бұрын

    For a while there when you glued down the foam board I thought ‘oh no, he forgot to cut out the access hatch’. I should have known better. Thx for all the details and forward thinking. Keeping the client in mind always!!!

  • @paulcarrier2424
    @paulcarrier24242 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, thanks! was going to put a 1/2 in sub over formular but never considered what the weight of everything will do. Will not have the luxury of perfectionism like you so will have to find a solution. Thanks again!

  • @goofe.washington953
    @goofe.washington9533 жыл бұрын

    Bonasera will be there for you on that floor, George, should that day ever come...God forbid. Excellent video, as usual.

  • @jstoney6471
    @jstoney64713 жыл бұрын

    Nice Show!

  • @Trishpage312
    @Trishpage3123 жыл бұрын

    I want you to build my van! This is great!

  • @susanscovill6817
    @susanscovill68173 жыл бұрын

    I am so loving your builds with all your thought processing. Clean work spaces and clarity of build. These vlogs need to be standard practices for all pro builders. Cheers from Canader eh!

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @ianrsigel
    @ianrsigel3 жыл бұрын

    I had a good laugh when you mentioned your plumbing while pointing toward your backside. I enjoy your channel...entertaining and informative. BTW; I am 67 years old and have been a professional photographer for 48 years. I had planned to go full time RV upon retiring at my 5O anniversary. But the Covit has destroyed my business so I may begin earlier.

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍 The economic crash of 2008 pretty much destroyed my photo studio. I never recovered, so I started building a van!

  • @theresapate8718
    @theresapate87183 жыл бұрын

    Love the screen door .Best of all. Oh also have to have shower in back. From Georgia

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    The next two vans will have a rear bath.

  • @maitildamcintyre9344
    @maitildamcintyre93443 жыл бұрын

    Another great Sunday morning start to my week with a Humble Road video. You give such thoughtful, detailed instruction to all the DIY’rs. people get a master class of van building by watching your channel. I know you have a channel to share your passion, and that’s fantastic. I think you should have a link to an Amazon affiliate shop. I’m sure many of your over 45K viewers, shop there, I certainly do. A long, long, time ago when building van #1, you had a link to buy some electrical stuff, wago something I believe. When I shop on Amazon I still go back and use that link to buy my items. It doesn’t cost me anything extra but a few seconds of my time. I’m certain others would do the same. Something to consider for sure. You have thousands of loyal viewers that I know would support you in that way. Thanks again for being the artisan craftsman that you are, yet still fun to watch. 🚐🛠👨🏻‍🎨❤️

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Maitilda. I think it's time for me to build my Amazon store.

  • @bjbhehir

    @bjbhehir

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@HumbleRoad you probably just sold a 1000 tubes of glue on Amazon and 100 glue guns!! Might as well make something off of it!!

  • @johntatman9168
    @johntatman91683 жыл бұрын

    Too bad the leveling company didn't put rivnuts in the floor and run their mounting bolts up from underneath.

  • @briandevitt6903
    @briandevitt69034 ай бұрын

    When I do my Van I'm going to use this system.

  • @michaelrs8010
    @michaelrs80103 жыл бұрын

    I don't know what they pay this guy for these builds, but it seems like it's very worth it.

  • @loda9510
    @loda95103 жыл бұрын

    He's the detailman!

  • @scrumtios0
    @scrumtios02 жыл бұрын

    Why didn’t I think of that! My wood joists are molding already.absolutely brilliant! I love aluminum! I might have even go as far as putting the 1 inche foam cut outs inside the channel to fill them up

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Go for it! 👍

  • @gregvittore5004
    @gregvittore50043 жыл бұрын

    Oh mon bon seigneur ! Fondant tarte tatin et crème brûlée 😂👌❤️❤️ you are a great

  • @joeblow1942
    @joeblow19428 ай бұрын

    SUBFLOOR: 1” x 1;8” aluminum joists are glued to high points on van floor rinb. Each glue point on van floor ribs was ground / sanded to bare metal so aluminum joists can bond to ribs. Spaces between each aluminum joist are filled with 1” polystyrene foam (Polyiso has better insulation qualities, is less messy to cut and lis more hydrophobic.) Foam sheets are glued to van floor ribs.. On top of that goes 1/2” plywood. This subfloor allows airflow between the van floor and underneath the subfloor.

  • @geoffsimns8424
    @geoffsimns84243 жыл бұрын

    George, I love spening time in your mind - it's a nice place to be. Can I stay here, please?

  • @277kne
    @277kne3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video as always. I've seen a video on a Sprinter build. Its a independent company. They use the over the wheel well water tank. And the guy built the shower with powder coated metal. It's a tall metal box or large locker.Metal door too. I like your van with wood.

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Those over the wheel well water tanks are well designed. I just want more capacity without joining them together. I like to get at least 40 gallons of fresh, 45-50 is even better.

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes, I've seen the stainless steel shower stall. I like the long term low maintenance. I would definitely consider that in a future build.

  • @thunkoUTube
    @thunkoUTube3 жыл бұрын

    Nice work! Could you insulate the floor joists either with expansion foam or cut foam to fit?

  • @SiepaczPustynny
    @SiepaczPustynny3 жыл бұрын

    Did you consider screwing the aluminum joists to the floor instead of glueing them? In Sprinter you have some factory mounting points that could be used. Great work and great videos by the way :)

  • @RustyCas999
    @RustyCas9992 жыл бұрын

    Story sticks? Transfer joist locations from glued-up floor assembly to story stick, and then from stick to wall. Or simply use a saddle square to transfer the centerlines of your aluminum ‘joists’ to the top surface and just draw all the centerlines on the plywood subfloor.

  • @loumikb6556
    @loumikb65563 жыл бұрын

    Great job on the floor. Looks solid. What kind of adhesive did you use? Was it still the PL Marine or did you use the PL Loctite? Is this adhesive compatible with xps? I am assuming that it is (as you wear suspenders), however checking because I want to wear suspenders as well. lol.

  • @mikeorchard2854
    @mikeorchard28542 жыл бұрын

    Such a pleasure to watch your master class videos George. With the benefit of time and kaizen, are the methods and materials used in this video still your go-to, preferred flooring system? I believe one of your responses to a comment was to be careful of potential off-gassing with Polyiso and XPS. Since EPS uses O2 as the “expansion” gas, would you think this might me a “safer”, albeit slightly less insulating, option?

  • @blacklablover2982
    @blacklablover29823 жыл бұрын

    Simply brilliant! What I really admire about you, apart from your professionalism and attention to detail is your forethought with regard to potential issues further down the road like ensuring access to parts/mechanicals etc is possible. How I wish you were located here in the U.K. as I would be down your shop placing an order for my dream vehicle. Huge respect Sir.

  • @normanmazlin6741
    @normanmazlin67413 жыл бұрын

    We call those secret access points "soft patches" in ships. Too bad many van builders ignore their importance. A classic head-scratcher is the missing soft patch access over the floor access panel to the fuel pump in many Japanese vans.

  • @toddwallace979
    @toddwallace9793 жыл бұрын

    Like a glove!

  • @thevancave9630
    @thevancave96303 жыл бұрын

    You’re attention to detail is inspiring! What caulk-adhesive are you using to mount the aluminum strips to the Van floor?

  • @joseville

    @joseville

    2 жыл бұрын

    He mentioned Loctite PL Marine in another video. It might be that.

  • @joseville
    @joseville2 жыл бұрын

    George is so meticulous. His attention to detail is superb. 12:35 Do you grind just so the adhesive has a rough surface to adhere to? Or to make the high spots all be at the same height?

  • @lindalawson4296
    @lindalawson42963 жыл бұрын

    I now know how to spell Mamaluke. Thanks!

  • @popupity
    @popupity3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, George! This video helped me understand the thing I need to keep in mind when doing my own van floor. I remember from an earlier video you used a heavy rubber sheet over the floor to stop the thermal transfer. In this build you are gluing directly to the frame of the van. Does that mean that the plywood will act as the thermal bridge insulator?

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, in addition to the dollop of P&L Marine adhesive.

  • @oysterhoys
    @oysterhoys3 жыл бұрын

    You are a camper genius, but I can’t help mentioning, that those aluminium floor beams are the ultimate thermal conductor.

  • @Altenurgy

    @Altenurgy

    2 жыл бұрын

    I thought the same thing. Ironically George is the one that mentioned something I hadn't thought of which was putting a piece of rubber between the 8020 and the van metal to prevent thermal bridging.

  • @peterelke4581
    @peterelke45813 жыл бұрын

    Hi George, what is the best source for those large cardboard sheets you use for mock up and templates? I just love the 80/20 as the framing, no other options allow you to change your mind!!!

  • @cost2muchyup578
    @cost2muchyup5783 жыл бұрын

    I love this guy this is the best podcast on van conversions however I was wondering are you going to put a rubber strip under those joists so it doesn't transmit it says thermal isolation

  • @cost2muchyup578

    @cost2muchyup578

    3 жыл бұрын

    Never mind I think with your plywood subflooring and flooring that there's enough of a thermal isolation my bad

  • @277kne
    @277kne3 жыл бұрын

    The van company that I previously was referring to is Titan Vans. They are on KZread.

  • @davidmcbride2235
    @davidmcbride22359 ай бұрын

    I’ve watched this video at least 6 times. Thank you for the detail. I’m hoping to shamelessly steal the flooring idea. One question…. I measure the distance from the door sill to the place where the first Al tube is to be about 1 1/8” (the width of your plywood spacer). Once you overlay the plywood floor, what do you do to finish off the space between the 1st joist and the plastic sill? Thanks so much for posting these videos!

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    9 ай бұрын

    I just put rubber stair nosing on the rear edge of the plywood and leave that little gap between the nosing and the plastic. It is a Van after all not Ethan Allen furniture.

  • @ryanlindsaymusic
    @ryanlindsaymusic2 ай бұрын

    Great stuff! What 80/20 profile are you using for the joists?

  • @janespanoramicrvadventures652
    @janespanoramicrvadventures6523 жыл бұрын

    I love the power glue gun!

  • @007nadineL

    @007nadineL

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me tooooooooo

  • @chipbrown433

    @chipbrown433

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes I wonder whether Humble Road Studios exists so that George can justify buying a bunch of cool toys. And the power caulk gun is very cool.

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    SHHHHHHH! 🤣

  • @brucedickman7945
    @brucedickman79453 жыл бұрын

    Always classic act work

  • @vandingo1
    @vandingo1 Жыл бұрын

    Hello George, what type of fastener do you use to screw 8020 through plywood to aluminum joists? Thanks

  • @cotocan
    @cotocan3 жыл бұрын

    Another excellent video, George. I was wondering whether the adhesive layer between the van steel floor and the aluminium squares would be enough to block the galvanic corrosion between the two dissimilar materials?

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    I believe the dollop of adhesive is enough of a barrier between the two.

  • @cotocan

    @cotocan

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@HumbleRoad Thanks! I guess the adhesive is not water based so it might work.

  • @immanuel162
    @immanuel1622 жыл бұрын

    Hey George, what glue do you use to fuse the aluminum joists and foam board to the chassis? And what's the purpose of the primer in this case, is it just to provide a better surface for the glue to adhere to?

  • @charlevoix418
    @charlevoix4183 жыл бұрын

    Hello George: I am wondering if only scratching the paint glossy finish would have been sufficient instead of grinding to the bare metal. And BTW, that electric gun is fantastic!

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Possibly. I take great care in making sure the entire grind spot is covered with adhesive.

  • @michaelsinger3336
    @michaelsinger33363 жыл бұрын

    George - love all the videos! I'm curious, though. I note that you use the mass vinyl as the last inner layer of the walls, ceiling, etc., but I don't see any mention of mass vinyl in the floor layering. Did I miss it? Seems like the floor would one place you really want sound deadening.

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    You must remember I am building for the client. In the case of this latest Promaster, for example, we had to omit it due to height restrictions. Most of a van build is getting all the components and materials to play nice together. Sometimes one or two have to get omitted for one reason or another.

  • @dreamingrightnow1174
    @dreamingrightnow11742 жыл бұрын

    My grandmother often told me, "Always skosh around the dollops."

  • @dancross4075
    @dancross40752 жыл бұрын

    Great work George! I’ve watched this video several times now and hope to get going on my floor build very soon. I’ve been researching a bit on the poly iso. You mention in this video that you’d prefer poly iso. Specifically, I’m looking at the Johns Manville product as they stock it here locally. Foil face ok or do you use something else?

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    2 жыл бұрын

    Foul face is fine. Just be sure the foam product does not off gas in a hot van.

  • @dancross4075

    @dancross4075

    2 жыл бұрын

    Going to do some more reading....I'd think the foil face would be good for reflective properties especially since I'm leaving the valleys of the floor open for ventilation (aka a small air space). Where the high points touch the foil face of course the reflective property would be cancelled since no air space.

  • @David_11111
    @David_111113 жыл бұрын

    yay

  • @GENECARP
    @GENECARP3 жыл бұрын

    George , why not just make a light mark on the wall of the van, or just use tape pieces as the mark?

  • @fraserhardmetal7143
    @fraserhardmetal71433 жыл бұрын

    Sikaflex with the suitable primer should be more than strong enough without removing the paint - with all the problems of potential rust that could result..

  • @cclarke6

    @cclarke6

    3 жыл бұрын

    Even though there is adhesive in between, I wonder about bare steel and aluminum in contact.

  • @fraserhardmetal7143

    @fraserhardmetal7143

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@cclarke6 In a conversion it is important to retain the basic integrity of the vehicle , removing paint to bare metal really compromises that. Having dissimilar unprotected metals in close proximity when there is a risk of condensation , seems to me to be a recipe for future problems. Better leave well alone and keep the vehicle as stock as possible with intact factory protection.

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Respecting the integrity of the chassis is a big part of my philosophy. As demonstrated in the video, these are not "unprotected metals" as you say. The dollop of P&L Marine cures to a thick rubbery waterproof bond. It is not a water based product.

  • @fraserhardmetal7143

    @fraserhardmetal7143

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@HumbleRoad The surfaces to be bonded would only require keying with a light scuffing with a scotchbrite pad , degreasing , priming with the appropriate sikaflex product , then application of the adhesive. Removal of the vehicle's finish is not necessary and is neither received wisdom or accepted practice with commercial vehicle upfitters. The only occasion when bare metal is necessary would be for a welded joint. We forget how powerful these adhesives are - and if you have been used to old school practices , as a lot of us have , it is difficult to accept that they will deliver on performance and ease of use - if preparation is to specification. A floor on a RV is unlikely to stretch the capabilities of these modern adhesives - it is really worthwhile looking at the data sheets for these products and optimising the product for the application. When you think aircraft are stuck together with similar products we should not be unduly worried. Please don't take this as criticism of your work in any way - just a heads up . Everybody has their own way of working , yours is very thorough and of good quality - maybe what I said would save you time while still maintaining your quality and the vehicle's integrity.

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well said Fraser. I will reconsider my approach. One commenter suggested 3M VHB tape as an alternative. As I replied to him; this could be the million dollar idea.

  • @mo8b8
    @mo8b83 жыл бұрын

    What kind of adhesive is that does it provide any rust prevention? Otherwise u made urself a pretty nice rustnest.

  • @Martin-xr1mo
    @Martin-xr1mo3 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy your videos George. Hey wouldn’t the glue stick to the paint 🎨 ? Will rust be an issue from grinding off the paint?

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    I keep a careful eye on making sure my dollop of adhesive completely covers the grind spot.

  • @dcgbox
    @dcgbox3 жыл бұрын

    How confident would you be to rebuild a 16-ft motorhome body using 80/20 it has the cab over bunk

  • @themoabpearl5711
    @themoabpearl5711 Жыл бұрын

    At 5:33, don't you need 1" off the left (I think Aft side for a joist because it is at the end?

  • @Stewbular
    @Stewbular3 жыл бұрын

    Yippee!

  • @kamleo1685
    @kamleo16853 жыл бұрын

    George, why didn't you put rebates to hold/support the access panels in the subflooring? Add a thumb-hole or indent for lifting and removal of the panels and use a low strength caulk to keep the access panels in place.

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    I explained that the chances of needing access are slim to none. If so, a plunge cut is all that's needed. A prudent compromise I think.

  • @kamleo1685

    @kamleo1685

    3 жыл бұрын

    I heard. However, based on your thoroughness and speel regarding making provisions for future repairs I thought this would be a better approach. The future repairer would have no need to make a plunge cut and damage the subflooring that you worked so hard to fit, the insulation (cut into a plug attached to the panel), and, possibly, the paint underneath. As you said, that is someone else's worry.

  • @grazynajaskiernia3204
    @grazynajaskiernia32043 жыл бұрын

    What is the advantage of gluing aluminum joints to the van floor? Could screwing them to the van floor be stronger? Thank you for your videos, they are very helpful.

  • @MrDaveB123

    @MrDaveB123

    2 жыл бұрын

    holes = rust

  • @kentaltobelli1840

    @kentaltobelli1840

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@MrDaveB123 but unnecessarily grinding off the paint also will cause rust for any moisture trapped against the cold steel...

  • @DiabloOutdoors
    @DiabloOutdoors Жыл бұрын

    Amazing tutorial George. You're really a good teacher and craftsman. I have a question for you. Gluing the floor makes it permanent. Is it possible to screw the floor on the trusts instead so you can change it if you ever need to or to change the insulation? I know that there's little chance that you have to do it. But just in case...

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    Жыл бұрын

    If you simply screw the floor down without glue it has a better chance of squeaking when you drive and walk on it

  • @TheMoon1946

    @TheMoon1946

    Жыл бұрын

    @@HumbleRoad I put a layer of heavy mass vinyl on the entire floor of my ProMaster build before foam, battens and 1/2' marine ply. No glue no screws. Three years later no squeaks or rattles, no issues. The rest of the build holds everything down. Where is it going to go?

  • @mommajan1
    @mommajan13 жыл бұрын

    HR (Humble Road) I had a dream about you last night! The dream part you are in was : My son and I was driving to pick up the "dream" Van Build you and your crew did on the Van you suggested I buy. You were going to give us a tutorial on the whole thing...then the dream digressed to a car dealership..lol I'm exhausted!. My question is: how long a wait for you to build my "Ship of the highways" I just turned 70 so time is limited. lol

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ha! Well, the build takes approximately 10 months and the next build spot is October 2023

  • @JohnDrach
    @JohnDrach11 ай бұрын

    What kind of adhesive are you using if you dont mind me asking?

  • @user-ug4lw6tj8k
    @user-ug4lw6tj8k5 ай бұрын

    Whats the depth of a dually wheel? Trying to trace out a template for flooring. Thanks

  • @GENECARP
    @GENECARP3 жыл бұрын

    Also George, 3m tape, better choice than glue, zero grinding, will pull up, add thermal break.

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Have you considered how it would perform in a T-Bone crash? A head-on collision?

  • @GENECARP

    @GENECARP

    3 жыл бұрын

    Humble Road Not sure, I just know I have used the 3m tape to mount solar panels on the roof of an RV...The heavy duty stuff is pretty reliable, great work George..get a roll and experiment if you have the time. Might be something you find useful...

  • @justinvolden8001
    @justinvolden80012 жыл бұрын

    What kind of adhesive are you using?

  • @johngoogle7626
    @johngoogle7626 Жыл бұрын

    Do you think if your joist had channels to where the foam board can slide into, like an I-Beam, would help with stability?

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm sure it would help, but need to consider if it is necessary.

  • @MartinRaz1
    @MartinRaz13 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video! With all the metal, are you not creating coldbridges?

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    In terms of the floor system, I believe the dollop of adhesive helps break the thermal transfer. The alternative is wood, which will soak up moisture like a sponge. In a van, I believe that's worse.

  • @MartinRaz1

    @MartinRaz1

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@HumbleRoad and the reason for having the alu is to ensure the floor does not bend? I get, that the adhesive will give a thermal break, but I was still thinking, that where the alu is, there is almost no insulation, so a thermal break must be present? But you consider the strength to be more important

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Strength, lightweight and will not attract insects or moisture. I like to use inorganic materials whenever practical.

  • @siobhandesmond8025
    @siobhandesmond80253 жыл бұрын

    Hi George, I love your videos! Currently we are designing a self build home (in England) with a fabric first approach for maximum thermal efficiency. I’ve been investigating thermal bridging which compromises insulation hugely. Your supports metal to metal trigger as a no no, is there no way to support without breaking the thermal barrier? Sorry if this triggers more questions but I’m curious as to whether it’s even important in a few square metres of living space. S x

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    I consider the dollop of adhesive as some level of thermal break. However, I have made the decision that the benefits of my method far outweigh the risks of thermal transference. Consider a T-Bone crash, or a head-on collision. I want EVERYTHING I install to be as safe as possible.

  • @jtgasper4

    @jtgasper4

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks you so much! I love having your thoughts, thank you for this idea and for teaching us all. Bummer there isn’t the perfect solution for all the problems (trade offs for sure!)

  • @ms53ski
    @ms53ski3 жыл бұрын

    I wrote you earlier about just discovering Van Life, all the youtube channels and especially yours. How hard is it to work with the 80/20? I am a handy guy, but haven't worked much with metal. Also, you talk about expense, about how much for a standard build?

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    8020 or any extrusion is easy to work with providing you have the proper tools. 8020 is one of the more expensive brands.

  • @trek4554
    @trek45543 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a great vid. If I missed it I apologize but what's the maximum spacing o.c. apart of the square tubing?

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    12”

  • @trek4554

    @trek4554

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@HumbleRoad thank you Sir George, I'm a fan from Northern California

  • @jeffgunn101
    @jeffgunn1013 жыл бұрын

    Hi George, Great video as usual...! I will now use the aluminum method instead of Baltic birch. I could not see what glue that was by the way - what brand is it ? Also, would it be best to leave 1/8” gap between the aluminum pieces and the polyiso so as to prevent the likelihood of any squeaks caused by friction between the two ? Thanks and keep the videos coming !

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    The adhesive is P&L Marine by Locktite

  • @jeffgunn101

    @jeffgunn101

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you.....and the need for a small space between the aluminum and polyiso ?

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Vagabond van is traversing the Pacific Northwest without any mention of floor squeak. And those foam panels are just floating in between the joists. Now, I am gluing the foam panels top and bottom.

  • @gregohb
    @gregohb3 жыл бұрын

    Would you do this same insulation for the ceiling? Heat rises, so it would seem to keep warm the ceiling is even more important than the floor

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have several videos explaining my theories and procedures for the ceiling system. So far, out in the wild, it has proven to work quite well.

  • @wakeupandbord
    @wakeupandbord2 жыл бұрын

    Hope I dont regret skipping the batton/joists. With 1.5in 25psi XPS and a 1/5in hardwood floor above I'd hope for the best

  • @joseville

    @joseville

    2 жыл бұрын

    1/5in? Do you mean 0.5in or 1/2in?

  • @laurelanderson-rostami109
    @laurelanderson-rostami109 Жыл бұрын

    What kind of glue do you use? Thank you for the great class!!!

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    Жыл бұрын

    Loctite PL3

  • @davidkoterwas3126
    @davidkoterwas31263 жыл бұрын

    Very detailed. You can tell you take pride in your work. Just curious, for the 1" aluminum square joist, is that T5 or T6? I know the T6 is stronger (more money too), but since only spanning a few inches from each rib, I didn't think it would matter. We were thinking of using 3/4" solid aluminum instead, slightly better cost, and using 1/2" polyiso (less R-value, but adequate for our build). Do you think the 1/4" lower the solid square aluminum would be adequate compared to the 1" square tube for joist? Again, thanks for doing your videos...always enjoyable and helpful!

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Solid aluminum would be fine, IMHO. My main concern is be sure of transferring the weight of your modules or components directly down through the joist to the van floor. I always use layers within my insulation "package." If you've got 3/4" of internal height to play with and you want to use 1/2" polyiso, then throw in a 1/4" layer of HMV or fiber insulation. Just don't sandwich two layers of non-breathable panels (vapor barriers), you will get condensation between!

  • @mckcjj

    @mckcjj

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@HumbleRoad What is HMV?

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@mckcjj heavy mass vinyl

  • @davidmiles6458
    @davidmiles64583 жыл бұрын

    where do you buy your card board?

  • @maseo305
    @maseo305 Жыл бұрын

    I wish he showed closeup of the cutting/grinding. What is it actually for...for the adhesive to have something to grab on to?

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly!

  • @JonathanVuillemin
    @JonathanVuillemin3 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Loads of realy useful tips there. One thing : any reason to go for aluminium joist instead of wood ones? Aren’t they much more of a termal bridge as metal is much more of a termal conductor?

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    Organic materials attract moisture, mold and bugs.

  • @JonathanVuillemin

    @JonathanVuillemin

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@HumbleRoad if the wood is pressure treated, and the floor correctly sealed there shouldn’t be any moisture getting in there and dammage made to the wood , right? Why floor itself is wood anyway. Having the floor to rest on metal bars directly in contact with the metal floor of the van doesn’t just defeat the all insulation process?

  • @HumbleRoad

    @HumbleRoad

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@JonathanVuillemin pressure treated wood is toxic. Not meant for indoor use