-To guarantee you don't damage anything you can put a PVC pipe about 10mm shorter than the drill bit. -To keep metal shavings from flying all over or falling into cavities, place a strong magnet wrapped in a plastic bag under where you drill the hole.

Great video finally a video showing exactly how to use the rivnut set 😄

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!! It's been driving me CRAZY seeing people build all this sh*t and NOT explaining/showing HOW to fasten it to the walls/floor securely. Also, being able to remove everything with relative ease is a must for me.

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

Ciara Nolan you are most welcome. I’m really pleased it has helped you with your build. Best wishes Greg

@mensinanis5274

Жыл бұрын

Exactly!Here the same.Everybody envious and do not even fu**** show the details.But they showing their cunt asses in the van building process instead of this useful thing!Thank you so much man! I can not open the second link about stainless nuts.What is that ebay link about?

Rivnuts are so widely used in the yachting world, it's good to see them put to use in van builds! anything fixed to an aluminium mast as a retro fit, always needs a riv nut! :)

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

rosmutti they are a genius invention for sure 😊😃

Bought exactly that rivnut tool. It came with no instructions but thankfully I had your video to refer to :-)

Thanks Greg.This vid really helps us rivnut newbies! Happy to see that the new tool worked well.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it was an absolute dream compared to the first one. Thank you

Thanks for your time Greg, I am installing a set of L-brackets for my wife's wheelchair mounting in my van. this video was wonderful and allows me the knowledge to do this application. THANK YOU, I gave you a big thumbs up and did happily subscribe. CHEERS!

Absolutely brilliant This video alone has given me the confidence to have a go at converting a van. Thank you 😊

@GregVirgoe

2 жыл бұрын

It’s definitely something many people with no previous experience have done abs with great results too 😊👍🏼

Wow, love that rivnut tool, that's an amazing piece of kit just perfect for van builds! I'm surprised that a perfectionist like you didn't use white primer! Cheers.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have got a spray can of white Hammerite but couldn't find it when I was filming, sorry for the drop in standards ;) lol

Thanks for this, bought the same tool and had no instructions. I'm now a pro hahaha! Everyone needs a rivnut tool.

Thanks for the tool recommendation. I have been installing rivnuts without a special tool, which can be done with a simple bolt, nut and a plate with a hole setup, but thought I will be installing a lot more of these rivnuts, so I might as well buy a proper tool. Almost bought a cheap one, just like your first tool, but then saw your video and bought a much better one. Thanks!

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

That's good, pleased it saved you the hassle I went through :D

Now we all know this is about Rivnuts... But you came to good ole Clacton! (well, almost). I used to love up the road from G Thompson Engineering and never knew he existed. Handy to know now if I need a frame like yours. Been watching them in order so far. Very interesting AND helpful.

Never heard of Rivnuts, very interesting, thank you for showing them.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. They are an ingenious way of getting a really secure fixing into your van.

Another great video Greg, can't stop watching them! If i may give a tip about the spray primer. Sometimes it's easier to spray some in to a small cup and use a brush, this way you get to tricky corners and can put some on the inside edge.

While I do not have a steel panel van, I do have projects in my future that will greatly benefit from RivNuts! Thanks!

Excellent as always, Greg...I found the content, riveting.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Yep, I drilled down the technique and didn’t screw around with this video.

@lehmanbarfield3983

3 жыл бұрын

Jack nuts are similar. Jacknuts are for softer material that a rivnut would pull out of

Hi Greg your videos are brilliant

Love all your videos... re:danger of drilling too far can damage your metal on other side. I found a fix. I cut a little strip of PEX plastic plumbing in a length that leaves only about 1/2" of drill bit uncovered. When the drill breaks thru the metal the PEX stops the drill from going further! Simple and safe. After 13 years of cruising to 49 countries on 5 continents in our just sold sailboat we are building out a 2020 Promaster (tall and long) and have gone to school on your sharing your experience.

Yep, gonna get me one of those babies! Maybe two! Thank you!

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

It does work like a charm. Thank you for watching.

Really nice tool...thanks for the demo sir!

Top vid helped me big time! thnx from melbourne australia.

Excellent. Just what I needed to find out. Thank you

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

Sandra Lloyd glad it was useful to you 😀

Another informative video Greg, well done my friend...certainly coming together nicely 👍🏼😊

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your continued support Marc.

Never even knew they existed 🤔 great vid

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

lol Now you do, cheers Dusty

Another excellent informational video

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Many thanks JG :D

really great video. This is the only self build camper video that feature fitting of Rivnuts. they seem to be the most secure method to fit vertical cabinets to side of van.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

These do offer a fantastic reusable and strong fastening.

@meeeeeeeeeeeify

4 жыл бұрын

How much load do you think they can take? And do they squish out wide enough to not need a washer behind them? Cheers!

Great video! Very cool! THANK YOU!

Excellent video, thank you for this!

Kool tool. Just got one. Thanks again

I love rivnuts there amazing!

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

They work really well, what more can I say.

Great work as always Greg : )

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Adam

Thank you! You got a thumbs up from me in 2019! Very helpful video.

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

Jose Luis Ruiz and I’m still reviewing all comments so thank you for watching.

Cracking tool Greg, nice job 👍

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, much appreciated.

GV.. your are a true Jedi!

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

TTG Plays use the rivnuts Luke😂

Beautiful video. I will be using rivnuts to attach eTrack in myVan for a bed mounting system. I was thinking I needed some wood added for extra support; but (from Your demonstration) it seems the rivets will be strong enough. Thankhz so much for sharing. Wholeness n Essence of Love ((-;

Great stuff again, thank you so much.

I love my rivnut tool. I've put rivnuts everywhere. 😊👍

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mevi, you must be nearing the finish of your build. What are your travel plans?

@Mevi

6 жыл бұрын

Well the universe keeps conspiring to stop my travel plans. I've actually attempted to move in to the van already due to the pending house sale, but critical under-the-bonnet problems put a literal spanner in the works. Heading north once I'm mobile again.

Spot on Greg. Thanks once again 👍

@GregVirgoe

2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome ☺️

Greg, Hi. As ever, beautifully and clearly filmed and narrated. You even cleaned up the swarf. Some of the vids are out of sequence, obviously. You hadn't boarded up or even insulated the van, yet you're fitting Rivnuts to secure the angle for the bed base so you've done your maths very precisely. Just to say to folks, that these fixings work very well through ply too, especially if the ply is thin and where there is sheet steel behind (or where the ply is thick). I can imagine a lot of folks getting to the point where they're boarded up and then think of this stage and feel a little bit stuck and feel the need to go backwards.... not necessary. As always, you're a perfectionist and a treasure to the van build community. 21k subscriptions :-) R & T x

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Yes this is the second one that is a bit out of sync. I may have to edit the titles and re-number them? Thanks again guys :D

Another great instructional video Greg. Four suggestions: 1. Use a drill stop to ensure that the bit NEVER comes in contact with the exterior sheet metal. ~$5 of insurance to avoid an expensive and unsightly mistake. These can even be made from scrap PVC pipe. 2. Use a center punch before drilling in sheet metal to minimize the bit from wandering at the start, thereby ensuring precise alignment. 3. Use a slow speed and steady pressure to drill sheet metal. It's the most effective with the added benefit of minimizing pull-through once the tip pierces the far side of the material (again, see #1). 4. Mask the holes with a sheet of card stock with a hole cut in the center to avoid runs due to spraying too close. Then spray a couple light coats from ~8". Keep up the great work!

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks John, all very valid tips.

Great video Greg. To stop the drill bit going further than you would want, slip a piece of pipe over the bit.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, great piece of advice. You could also drill a larger hole through a piece of wood and use that as a depth stop.

@stevendenny7260

6 жыл бұрын

As a guy who went to University, this made me laugh out loud, as I have hands like feet... and made worse as my dad (74), was a mechanic. My contribution to DIY together, is usually the hoovering. Keep up the great vids Greg, as this is my big project with my dad, and possibly maybe I'll finish my 'apprencticeship' at 48 years young with him...!!!!

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

I love this, my father in law and I spend many hours in the workshop working together. Most of the time spent discussing how we should tackle a task. I do it my way, end up doing it wrong and he always says "Told you to do it my way" Should take note of the older and wiser one occasionally lol

@permaheretic

6 жыл бұрын

I used a cone drill - saw it on a KZread video, never come across them before. Very manageable and stable.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

PermaHeretic never used one either. May have to try one myself.

Rivnuts are great,,, I have used them,,, I have a cheap tool that uses a couple of wrenches to tighten up the Rivnuts,,, It works good but Not a fast way to attach the Rivnuts,,,That Rivnut tool you have is really nice for a faster way of attaching them,,,Nice job,,,Best Regards

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

I saw a similar tool that someone had made using two tapered metal blocks that slide against each other and was operated with a socket driver. Thanks for the nice comment

Thanks Greg that's going to come in handy

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

No problem, sure they will have a multitude of uses.

Learning a lot from you, one day I’d build one meself and send you a video.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

I will look forward to that very much, best wishes with your build.

I bought a tool for rivet nuts on eBay and still haven't used it since I liked them so much. Here's a tip for you. Next time spray the primer on the napkin instead and use a q-tip to pick up some primer and dab it on the new drilled edges. Leaves a nice covered edge without making a mess of the paint around the whole. Then just let it dry and go drill the next hole. This will allow the primer to adhere and then go back and put in your rivet nuts once they are dry.

Although I love and use Rivnuts Greg, I have several places where the panel I'm fixing into is 1/4" thick fibreglass in my Alero coach. A better solution for those spots is the 'Plusnut' which I'm sourcing now. They have a 3/4" long shank (multiple threads available) have a bigger head and collapse up to a "plus sign shaped" retainer behind the panel. Can be easily fitted with a right -sized bolt and an impact gun. Highly recommended, popular in the States.

Excellent how- to!

@GregVirgoe

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Legend! Thanks again Greg

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 🙏🏼

I luv you greg dont think i could do this with out you

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

Glad that the vidoes are helping you out :D

This video saved my life

nice one Greg. thats the same one i have and great for the stainless riv nuts

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Nell, it’s does work a treat and makes easy work of the stainless ones.

great, as always!

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael

Awesome. Thank you so much!

Nice one Greg. It’s an expensive tool but a great one to have.👍

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Not too bad Norman, at £29. You can always put it back on eBay when your finished with it.

@normanboyes4983

6 жыл бұрын

Greg Virgoe I did not scroll far enough down the ebay page I was seeing them at £56 and up.😳

Simply Simply Lovely!

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

It just works, effortlessly. Thanks Karl

@karlbartelt3939

6 жыл бұрын

I bought my own rivnut tool a few weeks ago, I now feel dirty everytime I touch a self tapper. I've got to say your tool is much more impressive. Like me you'll probably start fixing things that aren't broken just to use the tool.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

I often get comments about my impressive tool. 😆 lol

Many thanks for the advice, I’ve never heard of rivnuts until I sheared 2 bolts trying to remove a bloody mud flap bracket on my Defender, this tool should sort it for me.

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

Robert Roth it should do the job! Better to get stainless steel ones. 👍🏼

Awesome video, I by chance found this last week and just saw you did a video of it as well. How's van life? Must be fun finally getting to use it.

this helped solve how i was going to secure airline alum channels

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

I'm pleased it helped you Joe 😃

nice job bud

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Cheers :D

great vid, nice simple instructions, primer isn't a rust preventer though, it's porous to water

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

Andrew Thompson that’s interesting thank you. There won’t be any water at that point so not an issue.

helped me alot mate dont say sorry

Riv nuts are the nuts

That's brilliant! Nobody ever mentions how they fix things to the sides of their van.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Thanks

@peterpiper_203

5 жыл бұрын

Simon Sackett Ikr

Great video once again. I was wondering how rivnuts where installed. Now I know. Cheers. I would like to add that a step drill would be a better way of enlarging the 4mm hole out to 10mm. Where your drilling you’ll have no chance of hitting the outer skin as they are not long enough and you have more control with them.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I've never used one of those before, is it also easy to go too far and make the hole too large? I could feel when the drill was nearly through so backed off the pressure totally for the last few cuts and didn't have any issues.

@Simon_W74

6 жыл бұрын

Greg Virgoe you have about 4-5mm between each step. We used to use them all the time when fitting car aerials some twenty odd years ago. They don’t draw the cutting bit in like your fluted drill and rely on you pushing them. I have used the on the odd occasion to enlarge a hole in a piece of board from both sides as it give a beater finish than using a hole saw. I then just file out the centre to the same diameter. It’s tool abuse but it works well.

@MichaelNolanUK

6 жыл бұрын

+1 for step drill - I found it more than halved the time it was taking to put fit rivnuts. Would've been even quicker but I made the mistake of installing recycled plastic insulation into the ribs which would frequently get caught up in the drill - if I was doing it again (*which I never will*) I'd put that in after all the holes in the metal were drilled and rivnuts fitted. Only once or twice did I drill in a step further than planned, but in those situations I just fitted a larger rivnut and bolt.

@flashback9966

6 жыл бұрын

+1 from me as well. Excellent tip.

Greg you can make a stop on your drill bit.....just take a piece of dowel say if your using 10MM bit use a piece of 20MM dowel cut to length to allow for the depth of hole your drilling (just a bit of end of drill sticking out) just drill the bit thru the centre of the dowel from one end and wallah instant drill stop!

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

Perfect solution, thanks :D

👌

Hi Greg, Awesome videos! I can see where other van converters have got their information from. My question is how did you level up and get the right height for the angle irons for the bed? Was the van level first? did you use a laser level? Or did you just measure up/down from a fixed point? Thanks and keep smashing the vids.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Jason, that's a great question. A spirit level or laser level will not work in a van. Your van is never going to be level because you're in it moving about and altering the way the suspension sits. A safe easy way is to measure off fixed points like the floor or a centre line. The best thing to use is a digital level that you can zero say on the floor then everything you place it against is relative to the floor. As for the bed frames there is a crease about 2ft above the floor that is level and I used that as a reference point.

Greg I'm really enjoying your build series, I love the level of detail you explain things to. I'd like to do a sprinter build myself but the internet has me really worried about the reliability of Sprinters after 2006, what do you think about reliability and maintenance of your generation of Sprinter? Are you worried about it? Is the problem overblown on the internet? Maybe the version sold in your country is different than the one here in the US? Thanks for the good videos and keep up the good work!

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Hello, I would imagine that you will find cases of that kind of stories for all types of vehicles. I prefer the sprinter because it has the cam chain and not cam belt, so less likely to fail. They do seem to go one for hundreds of thousands of miles and just look at the volume sales. They would not be able to sell millions of them if they were so rubbish? Parts are easy to come by. They are very quick and easy to drive for a large van. They do have some rust issues but ok if looked after. Difficult to find a clean low mileage version but patience will pay off.

@kittadyne

6 жыл бұрын

Greg Virgoe yeah hard to tell if what I've read is widespread issue or just a widespread story of a couple people that have had problems. Everything I'm hearing here in California is emission systems causing problems. They are beautiful vans though and nice builds like yours are really influencing me towards getting one. Thanks for the reply!

Spray into the cap of your can to get some liquid paint. Then use a Q-tip as a paint brush to touch up the edges of your hole instead of making a large, unsightly blob on your truck.

@GregVirgoe

3 жыл бұрын

Good tip, but it’s all covered up with insulation and plywood so you can’t see it

I love your videos Greg, and I can't believe your timing: I am just trying to work out how to use the rivnut tool I have been lent. I would be interested to see the crap one: does it look like an ordinary rivet gun? I might be better just to buy one of these. It looks as if the leverage will be far better. I really want them secure, because if they fail, it can be really hard to get something out again. I saw someone on the forum or a Facebook group who had one going round and round in his roof rib. I'd also be interested to see more about how you plan to fit the batten. I guess you are fitting the batten first and panelling after? My problem is: how will I ever find the holes again after I put plywood board up? My strategy at present is to use the existing self-tapper holes already in the plywood as pilot holes, and then enlarge them. I really want board then batten, (a) so I don't lose space, and (b) so I can also screw into (or replace) the batten. I wonder if you have got any tips.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Take a look at the end of the bed frame video. I have the broken one in my hand during the summary.

Greg can you post a list of hand tool you used in the van build, crimper, wire stripper...

to help collect swarf or any small particles when drilling stick a large envelope or small tray under hole with masking tape

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Great Tip David, I was being a bit lazy with debris management on that task.

👍🏿😀

Hi Greg, I was wondering if you worry about the metal shavings inside the metal ribs going rusty?

Hi Greg just started watching your videos very informative. Question what material rivnut and bolt could you use on a galvanised body like peugeot citroën and fiat. Thank you.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

For heavy duty fixing I would use stainless. For lighter jobs like solar panels etc I would use aluminium. A paint layer around the hole before fitting will help with corrosion issues on dissimilar metals and bare surfaces.

What !, no matching top coat Greg !! Shocked. :-)

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

I’ll be honest Roy, I had a can of white hammerite spray but was really disappointed with how thin it was. As this area won’t be seen it wasn’t so critical. Great comment 😂

Hi really enjoyed your conversion journey, I'm hoping to convert a van later in the year & your videos are really helpful in doing my research. Can I ask if you have a fixed budget in mind for the complete build? Cheers John

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Hello John, The van cost me just under £7k and I've budgeted about £8k for the fit out. The appliances are where the bulk of the money is, single ticket items are £500 each You could do it a lot cheaper than mine, I am putting a lot of things into this one. I will be doing a budget video very soon as we have nearly pinned everything down now.

will this be strong enough to hold the fixings for a bed? thanks

Huh. First time I've ever seen Rivnuts. Spiffy.

Hello Greg. Great tool for the job, not sure if they are available here in the states or not. One thought for you, as you were drilling the holes for the Rivnuts I was thinking if you put a short dowel rod on the drill (sized to your needs) it should prevent you from putting a dent in the outer sheet metal as you mention in the video. The dowel can act as a depth stop. You could use the dowel as a second handle to steady the drill. Just a thought. Enjoy your videos.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Great idea Ed, I knew my lack of due care and attention would spark some interesting suggestions. Truth is I was looking for a piece of PVC pipe, conduit or overflow pipe to cut for a sleeve but didn't have any scraps lying about. Second, to that, I thought about drilling a larger hole through a piece of 2x4 but that didn't quite have the finesse I was going for. In the end, I just went for it. You can feel and hear when the drill is nearly through and can back off the pressure totally.

@Sea-Dog5496

6 жыл бұрын

Greg Virgoe Great minds think alike. 😁

Hi, great videos! Super helpful. Have you ever used jack nuts? My understand is they are slightly stronger. We are looking to use them to hold our bed. Wondered what your thoughts were? Thanks

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

Ben Adams to be honest I’ve not heard of the before. With rivnuts in the side wall and stainless bolts the sheer strength of that fixing is massive.

@ryanjameslee5207

Жыл бұрын

What sort of weight will the rivets hold , im fitting an awning to a Vw transporter van will these be strong enough to hold the awning unit on the side of van ??? It will have 3 brackets

Hi, do those rivnuts will be used to fix the wall panels in the van or they should be used to fix others things ??? ( what ??) According to your video about panels, the walls can be fixed on wooden stick that are fixed directly to the van with self drilling screws. Thanks , Samuel

I ordered from Ebay and got the same tool as the one you are using (Toolzone). I found that unless you judge it very carefully (and stop squeezing the arms together when you judge the resistance is just right), you end up stripping the thread inside the Rivnut making it unusable. Is there a way of setting up the tool so that squeezing the arms together completely does not end up stripping the thread?

Brilliant video, many thanks...what length are the M8 bolts your using for the bracket to attach ? thx in advance Paul

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

You would need something about 35-40mm to go through the bracket, ply lining and into the rivnut 👍🏼😃

@pablo123b

Жыл бұрын

@@GregVirgoe thanks Greg you are a gentleman

hi! thank you so much for the video. i have a question. ive been using rivet nuts for light duty applications, say like mounting the number plate , or a hinge. but, can i use this for heavy duty industrial applications, like say to attach legs for a table that takes 1000kgs on it. where i would put the screw horizontally, and the screw is loaded in the shear mode.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

You can google the shear load of M10 and M12 rivnuts and easily work out how many you would need. The shear strength is very good so it’s definitely plausible 👍🏼

My dad has an old RS rivnut gun, but it only goes up to M5 which has 7.9 half the torque of an m8. How do I know if the torque is any good? Ideas

how many rivnuts did you install on each side? Just got the aluminium frames and angles made up. the vid's have been a great help, need some more as about to put the walls in!

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Ash, I put them in at 300mm or 1ft centres so think that makes about 7 down each side. Which considering the load on 8mm bolt is loads. New vids will be out very soon

It would be really helpful if your links sent you to the exact same model that you bought, rather than just to eBay as a rivnut search!!! Thanks for the useful video though

Hi Greg, I know you're traveling right now but I'm using M6 fitting and really struggling to close the rivnut tool. It is almost impossible to close, you make it look fairly easy. I can't figure out what could be wrong with my setup though? Any ideas?

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

With the arms wide open turn the wheel knob fully anticlockwise Wind on a rivnut until it hits the nut and can't travel and further Now turn the wheel knob clockwise till it stops with the arms open still Now the tool is set and ready to be inserted in the drilled hole. Squeeze handles together to full extent of the travel, this can be tough on larger sizes. Back the tool out by turning the wheel knob anti clockwise.

Can you use this tool for plus nuts (also called cross nuts)?

What happened with the previous rivnut tool? I bought one from Amazon (no brand name, blue handles) and the mandrel insert snapped on first use. Just ordered one like that in your video!

Hey Greg, Great short video! I'm thinking about having a hammock as an additional/alternative reclining space inside my van, but I'm concerned about where to install hooks to mount it, and load bearing capacity. If these Rivnuts were installed vertically in the roof ribs, do they have the weight bearing capacity to handle a large fellow (250 lbs) like myself? Are the Rivnuts the weak "link" in this scenario, or will the metal rib itself deform under my load?

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Hello David, this data sheet gives you the pull out strengths for rivnuts in sheet steel. www.cardinalcomponents.com/assets/rivnut_mechanical_properties.pdf

@David-rx2to

6 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thanks! I didn't know what I was expecting for an answer, but you really exceeded my expectations!

@SteffenGoeschel1

3 жыл бұрын

@@David-rx2to Hey David. I'm curious, if you tested the hammock scenario? Thinking about doing the same. The document is interesting, if you are a structural engineer. I wouldn't know how to read these figures...

@David-rx2to

3 жыл бұрын

@@SteffenGoeschel1 No, I never did put a hammock in my van. I ended up building a wall dividing the garage from the living space and that really shortened the length that was available for a hammock. I was thinking of alternative relaxing spaces and/or if I had overnight guests...so I bought a tent to bring along instead. Sorry...if you eventually incorporate a hammock, be sure to check back and report!

Top tip. Dip the rivnut in silicon or other primer and it will seal the bare metal as it tightens

Greg . Stainless, alloy or steel zinc coated ? How hard are the steel and stainless ones to crush, and does the alloy ones strip the threads easily ? Thanks Jon

@GregVirgoe

3 жыл бұрын

I used stainless ones for the bed frame. They are quite tough to squeeze up which is why you need the bigger tool with more leverage. It is possible to strip the threads on aluminium ones so be careful not to over tighten those ones.

Heya! Thanks for the walk through!! What primer spray did you use?

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

I just happened to have some grey engine primer but any metal primer from auto car shop would do the same. Just enough to seal those raw metal edges. You can also use hammerite paint too. Cheers

@miss4weetabix

6 жыл бұрын

Greg Virgoe Thank you so so much!

Is there a reason, other than having to alter plan and design, that you didn’t use the predrilled holes supplied by the manufacturer?

What was the brand of rivnut tool that you returned. I'm in the States and Tool Zone one you have isn't available

What material rivnuts did you use..and what material bolts did you use..

Can you get these to work on a tube or does what you plant it in always have to be flat?

@GregVirgoe

2 жыл бұрын

They will pull up but depending how thin the tube is they may deform the tube

only just come across this vid as looking into fitting a fiamma awning using rivnuts as it isn't practical for me to drill all the way through my insulation etc to fit it as you would normally, do you recommend using them to do this if so how would you seal the holes so that there is no water ingress? thanks

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry Mandy but no I would not recomend you use rivnuts for an awning. Awning are very heavy and can get blown about in the wind that would put a lot of force on these fixings. There is only a small flange and would be easily pulled out of the van. Plus it would be very diffcult to make the thread waterproof. An alternitive is to fix the awning to a roof rack instead of the van body or have a self supporting awning like the new blow up ones