You've got a steady hand... much better with that cutting tool than I would ever be....

Thanks for sharing almost finished our t5 conversion, your guides were a massive help to us and by far the best on You tube, thanks again !!!!!

Love watching your instructional videos

Thanks ever so much for sharing all your knowledge,this is going to be a huge help and reduce the cost off me doing this for my friends wife as he has sadly passed away,his dream will come true thanks again

want to do my own t5 or t6 van and all video you show are just a great help you make it look so easy .great job

Great job👍👍 looks awesome

Btw, I highly recommend using yellow tin snips to cut the floor (these are the straight edged ones), so very easy just like cutting paper to get a very precise cut and the floor doesn't need to be warmed either. Also, most diy-ers will have a pair of these and they'll have other uses rather than the hook blade (unless they plan on doing more work involving the blade). Also, tin snips tend to be much cheaper, and cutting the floor will not likely blunt cutters designed to shear through up to 6mm of steel. I'm fitting a Transit swb which has some interesting shapes. Took me 5 minutes to cut the floor shape (using the ply as the template)

It might be worth mentioning about the different step heights between a van and a kombi etc that then allows for some insulation under the ply

I used to lay caravan carpets i would lay newspaper inside to fit the profile then sellotape the lot together as a pattern, pretty shoddy i know but HEY it works! It still works fitting lino in houses AND CARPET! ( Sorry kids for ‘lino’ read VINYL FLOORING’) GREAT JOB guys just bought my high top T5 LWB van and changed my front seats to twin singles and ripping out all the ply in the back ready to insulate! Someone did a superb job as the floor was SIKAFLEXED down and edge sealed so no water ingress! It was also insulated sadly only with horrible fibreglass matting that sucks up water so it had to come out🤷🏼‍♂️ BUT I could only lift it up using the vans scissor jack to slowly ‘ break the bond’ to lift the floor.

quality Job Fella Baz.

awesome work!!

Great Video 👏👏👌🏻👍

Excellent

Have you done one on doing the ply flooring yet. I'm going to do a resin floor eventually.

Superb video! I'm just at this stage now too, I'm so glad I came across it. I'm also using the Altro vinyl but I didn't know you could buy it already cut to fit the van! One question I have. I was worried about the height difference at the rear threshold plate. I have a full size one, but will I still be able to use it after the wooden ply and flooring is fitted. I thought the height difference might be too high to refit it? I noticed you fitted yours no problem. Can I reuse mine? I have a nissan nv300. Keep up the great videos, they're really handy and very interesting with great tips!

Hi, thanks for the video. I've got a Ford Transit Custom, SWB and looking at putting in a rear bench seat and carpet. I've got the duo liner ready to go in this weekend too. What order do you recommend doing all this work in...sound deadening, ply, bench seat and then carpet...? Thanks again, I've just watched a few hours of your videos, really useful.

Mate how the hell do you not have 1 mill subs best on you tube by far🤘

Thx from Denmark mate!!!

Hi, video a couple of years ago but still great. I am lying mine in the next couple of days but using adessive paste not spray. I'm sure your tips will still work though. I don't suppose you have a video on how to make a T25 style bed just by buying the hinges and mounting plywood to it?? My EU supplier for a width adjustable frame won't send to the UK now because of paperwork. Budget tight so wanting to self build lol Take care

No I’ve job, to make things easier warm the flooring before you cut it, make a it easier to push into corners. I fit this stuff in large commercial premises

Hi helpful video again. How many tins of adhesive for a SWB transporter did you use?

Looking for the most resistant option and if possible the easier to slip the pallets inside to reduce friction. Idea would be welcome. Thanks

What is the difference between the trim fix adhesive and the stuff you’re using? I bought trimfix for my flooring - will it do?

Do you recommend doing the carpeting first? I have a sprinter and not sure whether to do the flooring first then walls and carpets, or other way round

Is there an alternative to Altro in Australia? It seems nobody stocks the product here?

is there a precut flooring to fit a caddy ?

These video's are so helpfull! Thanks so much. Im currently doing up a vw t4 for family adventures ... the insulation video and lining videos have been amazing, cant wait for the flooring video. I know you said a video is coming on flooring, but as an overview, what do you put under your plywood on the floor? Do you use a specific combined product, or seperate sound deading and then thermo liner?

@CombeValleyCampers

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Davies & Foster, Thank you for your support and kind words. We have delayed the video for flooring as our sound deadening suppliers are bringing out a range of new under floor products to release

@DaviesandFoster

4 жыл бұрын

@@CombeValleyCampers thank you for the reply, what would you recommend from existing products out there, ive got seats being fitted next week from Titan, so i need to put plywood flooring down before the end of the month. Ive purchased eveything so far from the sound deadening shop....your recomendation was spot on, brilliant products and great service.

@CombeValleyCampers

4 жыл бұрын

@@DaviesandFoster I would reccomend for the ultimate sound deadening and insulation level, 2mm sound deadening throughout and the finish with the super liner. It's like the van liner but without the silver foil element and compresses under the ply floor in a better way

@DaviesandFoster

4 жыл бұрын

@@CombeValleyCampers superstars!! Thankyou so much 👍

Great video! - would it be possible to take the plywood out, put the altro flooring on and then fit the plywood back into the van? - Cheers!

@simontravelstheworld

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I do!

@HowieG4

3 жыл бұрын

@@simontravelstheworld That's what I did, eventually. It came out perfect!

How thick is the plywood flooring you have fitted here

Hello I'm curious how much would it cost to fit a flooring like in the video

Hi Lee, thank for your videos. I’m doing my van and you’ve been a great help. My van already has Astro flooring in place and is in very good condition except for some screw holes where I have removed old units. I’d like to patch these holes, do you have any advice on a good product to do that or should I just scrap it and replace?

@CombeValleyCampers

4 жыл бұрын

What colour is the floor? Os it possible to remove some floor from a discreet area, cutnit into small pieces and 'fill in' the holes inbthe floor with it?

@e.colemantlpss6406

4 жыл бұрын

@@CombeValleyCampers It's sort of a grey speckle effect. They are just small screw holes so cutting from elsewhere is probably overkill. I was thinking some sort of filler / resin. I'm just not sure if it will last.

@CombeValleyCampers

4 жыл бұрын

@@e.colemantlpss6406 in that case I would look for a suitable polyurethane (or similar) sealer in a matching colour. Then just use a small dab in the holes and smooth it over.

how do you get over the gap between the side step and 9mm of ply then the finish flooring? my step wont go over the floor under but not over. gret vids btw im hooked.

@CombeValleyCampers

3 жыл бұрын

You can buy deep steps for vw t5/6. Look at van-x and similar suppliers

Great videos! I'm converting a Ford Transit Custom. How do you finish the edge of floor to the sliding side door and the rear barn doors? Is there cover trims you can buy?

@CombeValleyCampers

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeremy, yes there is but you have to get them from ford dealerships or ebay. I have the part numbers at the warehouse or you can find them on ebay with a good search

@jeremybromfield9348

4 жыл бұрын

Cheers Combe Valley Campers, your the best!

Hi , great videos , great skill . i am trying to put in a new ply floor but i have a question , i have two side doors and the plastic steps fit flush too the floor , i would like to have the step fit over the wood and flooring rather than put a trim round , what would you recommend. Thank you

@CombeValleyCampers

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark, thanks for your kind words. You can buy deep steps from many suppliers. Is it a vw or other brand?

@markclemo123

4 жыл бұрын

@@CombeValleyCampers Thanks for getting back to me , its a 2004 T5 two sliding doors , I've been following your videos and just finished insoulation and sound proof , just about to do the floor hence the steps issue Thanks again

@CombeValleyCampers

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, well done. The steps are available from the likes of Kiravans, or vanpimps. Make sure you can order both sides though before placing an order

Looks tidy that .. Is it water proof ?

Hi ,I'm looking to cover my new ply floor but I'm using my van for camping and track days with my motorcycle and suitcase generator going in the back,would this flooring be tough enough for my needs or would you recommend I use rubber flooring, any info would be very much appreciated

@CombeValleyCampers

2 жыл бұрын

I would reccomend either.

@kgb3410

2 жыл бұрын

@@CombeValleyCampers Thanks, I'll leave the rubber flooring as I think it'll have a strong aroma

Is there a difference in durability between the contrax and the walkway? Harrison's website doesn't give much info on the product

@CombeValleyCampers

4 жыл бұрын

We haven't experienced any significant difference in terms of durability. The finish is slightly different though. bI hope that helps, Leigh

Hi what colour is that??

Hi, I am in the early stage of acquiring a van for a camper conversion. Is there an essential sequence of jobs that must be done in the early stage of the conversion, for example, electrics, pop-top, and windows, etc? Your videos are very informative. Thank you.

@CombeValleyCampers

3 жыл бұрын

Try this :) www.combevalleycampers.co.uk/post/day-van-conversion-guide

@dannymacarthur13

3 жыл бұрын

@@CombeValleyCampers Cheers. If in the future when some idiot rings to order parts or ask for advice, be gentle with me!!!

@CombeValleyCampers

3 жыл бұрын

No worries. If you want personal, one on one advice, please consider becoming a Patreon. You get discounts on Merch too! Www.patreon.com/combevalleycampers

Could you cut out the shape with the ply out of the van? Then put the ply in and slot the vinyl on the top?

@CombeValleyCampers

3 жыл бұрын

You could, but then you would have a large gap all the way round

Can i ask which insulation you would recommend for under the ply flooring ? thanks in advance

@CombeValleyCampers

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Korkey, if you van wait a week ir two, the info you need is in an upcoming video. Leigh

@korkey001

4 жыл бұрын

@@CombeValleyCampers Thanks for the reply but i was hoping to get insulation ordered and crack on with it this wk end 👍🏼 i will still look out for your tutorial tho as your site is where i am gaining my knowledge to do my t4 👍🏼

@CombeValleyCampers

4 жыл бұрын

@@korkey001 ok, in that case, call the guys at deadening.co.uk and they will be veryy happy to advise

@korkey001

4 жыл бұрын

@@CombeValleyCampers Thank you 👍🏼

@mathieu_davy

4 жыл бұрын

@@CombeValleyCampers I can't wait to see that video! Been delaying my van floor until I see it to order the right stuff! My main issue is knowing the end height to be sure what side-step and rear threshold to order! Sound deadening and insulation are going now, following your other excellent video. Many, many thanks for the quality content!

Or take out the ply flooring cut round it and fit it, job done in 8 mins!

@unknown_user283

3 жыл бұрын

Then how do you secure the ply to the van?

@simontravelstheworld

3 жыл бұрын

@@unknown_user283 screws dipped in silicone mate

Another great vid. Thanks. I really like the way you just move on with the explanations whenever you make mistakes speaking. It's just so real - as opposed to polished, super edited offerings. Some KZread people care more about the precision film-making than the content. Your content is spot on and your style is fresh. Ha ha enough ass kissing ....a bit more light on the interior when showing us details and a one second close up of each tool as you mention it would be good. Thanks again. Happy travels. John

@CombeValleyCampers

4 жыл бұрын

Hi John, Thank you very much for your constructive comments. We are purchasing set lights and have in the past carried out b-roll segments for each tool so will endeavour to do that every time. Leigh

How much would this roughly cost for you to fit in a 2011 swb ford transit ? Thank you

@owengladwin

4 жыл бұрын

O .T .G just a floor? Ply floor and lino and labour about 600-1000 depends where you go.

Hi try to email you says email invalid ?

Chinese water torture! I am very grateful for another excellent video, but that darn snare drum drove me crazy. On an iPad all I could make out was a constant tapping sound that made it difficult to focus on your words. Please choose your music carefully. Rhythmic sounds over dialogue 'not good' :-)

Be careful with the hook-type knife, i used to work with this and has a couple nasty scars in my wrist after slipping.

Serious Ming the Merciless vibes at 08.50 mate 😂

Can i buy you too....ha ha...

just take the ply flooring out and panel that???????????? literally so much easier than what you shown

Thats not the correct adhesive to use unfortunately. Many camper companies use spray adhesive as they have it for carpet lining. Trowel adhesive is required. Lots of guides on Altro website.

@CombeValleyCampers

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tadge. Thanks for your comments. We have chosen to use this adhesive as it is recommended to us by our suppliers and it also remains flexible in a vehicle that is always moving and with a wooden floor that is liable to swell and shrink with each season. We have used this on many vehicles with great results.

@tadge74

4 жыл бұрын

@@CombeValleyCampers yep i understand. But not always do suppliers have best advice, they are shop after all, not installers manufacturets. All the best👍

@johnvancamper9581

4 жыл бұрын

@@tadge74 hi Tadge. It's important to match the method of fixing/fixing products to the actual job. If this flooring is made for buildings then the manufacturer will state the best way to fit it in buildings. Van builders often need to change manufacturers recommendations because the use us different to that in buildings. Vibration, temperature and humidity variance , noise qualities, foot traffic, weight considerations - just some of the challenges van builders have that are very different to ; what appear to be (on the face of it ) similar issues in buildings. At 1st van builders needed to experiment to find the way forward but not so much nowadays as there's not much that hasn't been tried and KZread tells us all. The golden rule has to be.....if it's worked well time and again then it's right. The supplier is the link between the manufacturer and the many van builders. They are perfectly placed to get feedback on what really works in real life situations. A long way to say.....watch a few of this guys videos....he knows what he's doing. Happy travels. John

@whu58

4 жыл бұрын

@@CombeValleyCampers Great vid - Is it also worth or advisable to use a flexible silicone sealant along the Altro flooring edge to reduce water/moisture ingress?

@CombeValleyCampers

4 жыл бұрын

@@whu58 if the floor is sealed against metal body work yes I would reccomend sealant. When the floor is butted up against carpet it is almost pointless as the carpet is pourous

Another top video! I have now cancelled my Redtube subscription 👍

@CombeValleyCampers

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I guess?!!

Great video but ruined by the music!

Or use polysafe it’s cheaper and far mor colours

@taffpower9347

3 жыл бұрын

Polysafe is WAY better than Altro in my opinion I had Altro walkway dolphin in my van for 2 years it was a great floor but it just got old and dirty looking. I’ve seen polysafe twilight in a hallway of an house take 7 years of abuse and it still looks great

@michaelwest7874

3 жыл бұрын

I’m a floorlayer taff and polysafe is much easier to cut and if you buy it from a flooring supply co Ie volante it’s really cheap You could put on ply secured with double sided tape

You made that look very hard and it’s how you install vinyl…rookie

You might think it's good quality but it is Sooo ugly ☹☹ and it's very heavy too. Why add that weight when you can get something much cheaper and lighter AND be able to change it in say, five years when you want something different and trending ... 🙄🙄