FAN UPDATE VIDEO - we have now changed these fans for Maxxfan Deluxe which are far better. To watch that video please click here kzread.info/dash/bejne/e6t2rKmCpsvfccY.html

For me the iconic KZread image of you is the opening still of this video with your head through the roof. Simply perfect.

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

I love it when other people send me photos or video of them doing the same :D

The head through the roof was funny, great job on the van build so far looking forward to the next video

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

I just couldn’t resist it. Lol Glad you like the videos and thank you for your feedback.

The best and most in depth step to step guide I've seen on the daunting task of cutting into your van !

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Rob, thanks for such wonderful feedback, very much appreciated. Cheers

Dude, we just bought a Ford Transit, and your videos are legit the only ones I trust to follow for my How To guide! Thank you for making these!

Thanks Greg! Thanks to your tutorials I had the confidence and all the right tools to put my own roof fan in my own sprinter. It poured with rain later that night and not a drop got through. Keep doing what you’re doing!

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

That's fan-tastic news :D see what I did there lol Seriously, glad it was useful to you. Cheers

Step by step, explaining and demonstrating as you go. This is brilliant stuff.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Elaine, are you doing your own conversion?

You have an incredible clean work ethic. Your videos are clear to understand. I'm going to use these videos to assist me in my next van. I look forward to watching the entire series for your build out. Thanks for producing these!

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jody, I'm a bit of a perfectionist, like to do things to the best of my ability.

You are a legend, Poppin your head through the hole had me cracking up. Currently researching future build from Washington State, cheers.

What an absolute gent'. So helpful to anyone even thinking about trying a van conversion. Much appreciated, Greg.

@GregVirgoe

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such nice feedback. Hope you enjoy the rest of the videos too 👍🏼😁

Fan-tastic job Greg and thanks for making all these videos. It really gives me the ideas of how to do my van project and do it RIGHT. Keep them coming mate ;)

What a great video! I've been watching dozens of them where people use a whole tube of caulk on the final seal and make a huge mess. You were 1 out of about 25 installers who cared enough to do it right. Well done!

This is the best ceiling fan installation video I have found scouring on KZread.

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

You may like my latest one as the Maxxfan deluxe cannot be beaten kzread.info/dash/bejne/X5uHudeJe6vdorw.html

Cheers for the clear and easy to follow instructions, my conversion would have not been started had it not been for your video series.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

matt vernon, really pleased you found it to be helpful and best wishes with the rest of your build. Cheers 😊

Mate his is making my life a lot easier, currently researching my own camper for kayak fishing/weekends away with my wife and kids. Your videos are going to be key to its success

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Great to know that you find them to be useful to you

one of the more thorough videos on this topic, covering each step, thank you

@GregVirgoe

3 жыл бұрын

Jacob & Bri Zammito I did a more recent video when I replaced the fan for a Maxxfan.

Great teaching Greg. Got my maxxfan fitted this week 👍

@GregVirgoe

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant I’m pleased it has helped you

Greg, you have the neatest fan install on KZread that I have found. I'm installing two Maxxfans in my sprinter this week and am using your video as a guide. I plan to use plastic screw caps filled with sealant over the screws for a uniform look and to protect the sealant from Sun and UV. That is the only way I thought of to improve on your brilliant example. Thank you for the whole video series. I know there are many people around the world following your tutorials. They have been recommended to me several times, but they are preaching to the converted. I might christen my van Greg, or at least GV, Greg Virgoe and Great Van, same initials, go figure.

I found this playlist yesterday... and I'm glad I did! Great work!

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to spread the word Ben 👍🏼 Thank you for joining us and hope you find the videos useful. Cheers

You make great videos, really clear, very comprehensive and well articulated. Anyone undertaking a self-build van would benefit by subscribing to you. Bravo.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for such wonderful feedback. Best wishes Greg

Thank you for being so thorough with your explanations. I am learning so much from you. Thanks for sharing.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

It's a pleasure Marsha, pleased you are finding them interesting and thank you for watching.

Great videos brother! I am in California doing a Sprinter van conversion. Your attention to detail is first class! Thank you for your wonderful video’s. Cheers

Thanks, great help! I am nearly ready to get started on my build. I have a xlwb Sprinter. I have high standards but I am very new to this. KZread is a god send. Keep em coming. Cheers.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Wow +James Hanson, so you have the longest one? Mine is approx 4.3m long in the back so how much more room have you got? What are your plans with the interior?

A big thanks for that Greg, I was puzzled when I noticed big grooves on the roof!!

There are a lot of van conversion videos out there, but yours are the best! I will use them during my build, thank you very much good sir (:

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such great feedback. Cheers

Love the detail you're going to in this series! I've saved it for when I build mine! Looking forward to watching the rest! keep up the ace work :D

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks +Sam, trying to get the balance right, I think too much detail and the videos are too long and people loose interest. Pleased you like them. Thanks for the feedback. What are you planning to build? Day van or live in?

I bought a Fan-Tastic 7350 a couple of weeks ago and haven't found the time to put it in. It's easy to get in California through Amazon. Glad I waited and saw your video. I was going to go by logic, as it is relatively easy. Then, I saw others doing all kinds of unnecessary things. I like the wood addition and will be using it. Your videos are really clear and thanx from another Brit from Scotland living in Cali ….

Your attention to detail is educational. Too many people mess up the little things, which makes their work short-term and necessitates further expenses and uncomfortable corrections down the line

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

I’m trying to cover all the steps that most just gloss over. Thanks for great feedback 👍🏼

Thank you for taking the time to do these videos. You work is top quality.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

That’s very nice of you to say so Paul, many thanks.

Excellent job. Lots of respect from Iran 🇮🇷

I wish you were my neighbor here in Portland Oregon in the US... I'd be bothering you to help me EVERYDAY... with everything... But especially my van build... you are so clean and clear in how you do everything... what a great teacher!

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

Princess Pamela's World thank you for such great feedback. Guess I would be very busy 😃👍🏼

your videos are awesome!!!! thanks for investing the time to educate us. i have watched so many videos and you are the first person to give me hope for van life! :))))

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

That's lovely to hear Nancy. Hopefully, there are a few nuggets of information that will assist you and give you the confidence to tackle these tasks yourself. The only things that you need professional help with are electrics and gas as I would always recommend these are tested and certified. Thank you for the great feedback.

Great work Greg looking forward to the next instalment. Thanks for the links to the parts needed as I was needing the sealing compound but didn't know what it was called. Thank you and keep up the good work and videos.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

No problem David, I put a search result up there as they do many different thicknesses and widths. I used just over half a 10m roll of 32mm wide x 2.5mm thick.

Nice install and nice fans. I love the blower feature so you can really get a good cross draft. Good for keeping condensation down. The silicon scrapers are excellent, I was never happy with my beads until I watched the "ultimate handyman" show a product called a Fugi kit. Worth a watch and the Fugi is top notch.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Harvey, I looked at those and essentially exactly the same tools. Great the way the silicone does not stick to them and perfect beads every time. Thanks for your support.

Excellent video. The fan install is for sure the part I will be most nervous about when I do mine but this made me feel a lot better about it.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Brent, cutting a big hole in the roof of your van is very a nervous time for anyone but if I cab give you a couple of bits of advice it's these. Measure, measure and measure again. Then make sure you have a new fine toothed HSS blade and it will make the cut much cleaner. Thank you for watching and best of luck with your build.

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

That sounds just fine, you do need ventilation for cooking, both for combustion of the gas and toe tract the condensation build up. If you have opening windows and doors that with a single roof van will work

Cracking tips as usual Greg. We're looking forward to doing our on conversion as we are away quite often with our daft Springer Spaniel and your tips make it look achievable by mere mortals! One thing I have discovered when cutting holes in thin materials is that it vibrates. A lot! To minimise this, after the first cut, I put a piece of gaffa tape over the cut to hold it in place, then do the other three. I find that cuts down (see what I did there?😏) on the vibration and reduces the risk of creases on the skin of the van. I hope that helps? Keep up the great work 👍

Many thanxs you are amazing mate. Clear perfect explaining and good job. I find you and start watching now 2 am I need to wake up 8am but i can’t sleep want to watch all your perfect jobs.

Can’t believe it’s been 4 1/2 years since this van build series was uploaded! Time flies when your having fun 😁 great help as I’m just about fit some skylights to the van, when we get decent weather. Thanks Greg you are a legend my friend!

@GregVirgoe

2 жыл бұрын

I know it’s does fly past. We have been nearly 4yrs full time living in it too which is mad 😁🚐

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

@@tabularasa7775 in the time we have lived in the van I have saved over £100k in household bills.

With apologies to Alt Ventures who commented previously I have to repeat... "You make great videos, really clear, very comprehensive and well articulated. Anyone undertaking a self-build van would benefit by subscribing to you. Bravo."

Fantastic series, well done and thanks for sharing. My Wife and I are dreaming of a similar project and this is very inspirational with thorough workmanship and great explanation. Thanks!

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Colin, it makes my day to receive comments like yours. Pleased you’re enjoying them. 👍🏼

Love your tricks/hints! Very interesting to see

Looking brilliant Greg, well neat 👍🏼😊

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc, much appreciated. I'm pleased how they turned out.

@More-Space-In-Ear

6 жыл бұрын

Greg You do know when word gets around that everyone will be at your place for their conversions !! You’re getting to good at this 👍🏼😉😊

Really like your videos; they are truly helpful and I appreciate the detail you go into.

Excellent video, Greg..many thanks for sharing.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome, thank you

Great job and very much sharing Sprinter conversion. Thank You.

@GregVirgoe

4 жыл бұрын

Harri Ihalainen I really do appreciate that. Thank you

Great video again! I really enjoy watching a professional do this step-by-step. I feel like I am finally found some adult programming :)

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marianne, glad you liked the video and thanks for a nice comment. 😊

First class job. Thanks for the video.

Greg, I haven’t seen a less than stellar video by you yet. Not that I expect it.

Wow so glad I found this channel... thanks greg

Great presentation and no wasted time. You are obviously a professional. Thanks. I'm a new subscriber to u.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Welcome to our channel Zack. Thank you for such great comment and hope you enjoy our other videos. Cheers

I think your doing a fantastic job can’t wait to see it finished

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tracy, getting to the fun bits now the furniture is starting.

Thank you, I always wondered how you put them on the roof and seal it.

Enjoying your videos. You're doing a fantastic job!

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate your support. Thank you for great feedback too. Cheers

Love the black bag trick ...one to remember

Delightfully Neat .... Best install I've seen on KZread !! Thank You, your video content, communication & information is impeccable. Well Done :-D

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your feedback Gary, Thank you

This channel is incredible good! Thank you so much. I’ve learned so much 👍🏻

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Frank, thanks for great feedback

Another great video. Really interesting stuff. Learning loads. Keep it up.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean, really pleased you’re finding them to be useful. 👍🏼

Another excellent vid, looking forward to the rest of the conversion. :)

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the continued support +Dusty Korpse. Cheers

Hi Greg. As you mentioned in the video, sooooo many people use about 14 tons of silicone and spread it with (what seems like) a dead ferret or similar. Anyway, you did an excellent job; well done. Regards Mark in the UK

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

My other half wants to know what I'm laughing at. I thought your dead ferret comment was hilarious. Thank you for making me laugh, glad you liked it.

@kennethskou5597

5 жыл бұрын

Actually a dead ferret is A LOT easier than a live one for spreading silicone - just telling you. :-)

Thanks for the great video 👍 just what I needed !!

thank you so much for your excellent professional videos ! cheers !

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

thomassupertramp you are welcome and hope they helped you out. Cheers

Mate ,your videos are brilliant

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Anne, your a diamond. Thanks!

Very nice job.. I like how you described the fan's features and why you bought them.. someday I will get a sprinter and will do some cool things perhaps with it - and take trip around the gold old USA -

@GregVirgoe

2 жыл бұрын

We have now swapped these fans for a much better make. Please see this newer video kzread.info/dash/bejne/e6t2rKmCpsvfccY.html

THank you Greg for your awesome videos!!!! You are awesome :)

Greg, thanks for the informative video as this has been great really enjoyed it.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Gavin, and for the great feedback

Greg you are the best van-convertor, i wish i had half of your skills... I can go and design a whole new microchip, but for sure i cant fit van fan

Hi! Posting the links of the products you used is great help! The install looks very clean! I need to learn how to make really straight cuts with the jigsaw, somehow mine always turn out a bit zigzaggy

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Hello Konstantinos, I used a new blade for each fan and they cut really easily. They were very cheap from eBay so it was the best decision to make. Thank you for watching.

Thanks mate, very good and informative video!

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Nathan, glad you liked it. Cheers

Great stuff. Your a star. Keep up the good work.👍

@GregVirgoe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Great Work! Planning on converting a sprinter myself next year, having done a small T5 build previously its time to scale things up! great videos and very informative, well researched and put together! Look forward to more! Also... unrelated but you remind me of a much cooler, younger Tommy Walsh!

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

I'm really pleased you said younger LOL How did you get on with your T5 build? Have you got plans in mind for the sprinter? Thanks very much for watching and the great comment.

Nice video, super neat finish. I'll be starting my van project middle of August once I find a sprinter of my own. Been watching your build series and its a delight. Thanks for the content

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Please do let me know how you get on and would be great to see some photos when you get started. What are your plans? Weekend van or longer term live aboard set up?

@NH-po8wr

6 жыл бұрын

Greg Virgoe I'm planning to live out of it during university to start then I have a large trip planned out for after. It will essentially be a small home

@NH-po8wr

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, I'll be sharing my conversion journey also. I'll give you a shout for sure.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

I'll look forward to seeing those, best wishes

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea Nathan, that will save you a fortune on student accommodation fees. 👍🏼

Just dun my timber supports today for my skylights there just drying off tomorrow cutting hook up into van cheers Greg your a star with these videos and I,m doing more on this build myself other than having to pay someone because you know your self how much they charge 😳💷💷💷

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Once you cut the roof fans Danny the rest are very easy by comparison 😀

Very nice, work as always perfect

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Brian, Great to have your regular support and feedback.

Professional work!!

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 😊

Once again Greg a top video with top tips and explanation great stuff mate.... thumbs up.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Adam, pleased you are enjoying this series.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Adam, pleased you are enjoying this series.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Adam, pleased you are enjoying this series.

Great videos, thank you Greg, it's super useful!

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome, pleased it was helpful to you.

Very well put together!

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

You have GOT to be an engineer by trade. ;) That's a really solid fan installation, especially with that support frame underneath. We use Sikaflex on the boat as well (not the caravan stuff, of course). Really happy with it as a product. And yeah, one doesn't need tons of it (though on a 40 ft boat, it adds up).

Really nice job. Took some of the fear out me. Now I’m off to cut a hole!

Nice job,nice and neat.

thank you for your channel! tou are wonderful and have helped me greatly!

excellent stuff mate

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

Very helpful, thank you 😁👍👍👍👍

Great work, very pro.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such great feedback. I just checked out your BMS video as I was only yesterday looking at Valance Lithium batteries that have a BMS system you can hook up to a laptop via an RS483 to USB connection. What make are your batteries?

@EatSleepVan

6 жыл бұрын

The batteries are by Boston Power, although they are generally not available to consumers. They're also Lithium Ion, I would recommend anyone goes with Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFeP04) instead in a van, much safer if anything goes wrong, and more commonly used. I still recommend a BMS with them. I've got another video on the batteries as well. A built in BMS in each battery makes sense, as long as the batteries are the right voltage and thus are then in parallel. Otherwise you'll need to balance the batteries too.

Looks neat and nice

@GregVirgoe

2 жыл бұрын

Please watch my latest video on fitting Maxxfans

great video once again mate

You work like a German! 😀 Very nice Videos. I like it!

@GregVirgoe

5 жыл бұрын

Brunel, Stephenson, Babbage, Barnes Wallis, to mention just a few of the greatest English engineers :D lol

Nice job.👍

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Norman

Nice job 👍

Very nice work I am learning a lot really appreciate these videos ,I am buying a 2017 sprinter this week and look forward to the Build!

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Very nice a new van, what are your build out plans and travel goals?

@robertmailloux8455

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks ! very much like you have done ,,will try any way, We are planing small trips for the summer and plan going across country at some point. Pretty excited to start this project,

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Robert, best wishes for your build and enjoy the rest of my build

@robertmailloux8455

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Greg, And I will also will say like everyone else your videos are very well put together far better than the ones I have viewed.I really do appreciate your efforts.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support Robert, great feedback too.

Sikaflex is also sold in Canada, I discovered thanks to you that there was a primer No. 210 to be used prior the application of Sikaflex sealant: I will look for it here. I am watching tons of videos about caravan construction and van conversions, either from North America and Europe and I noticed that North Americans were putting tons of caulking over flanges and screw heads, Europeans were not. I think that effective sealant should be located UNDER flanges and screw heads, not over. It is the first time I see someone from Europe putting sealant over screw heads.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Anytime you are dealing with potential water leaks I’d rather be “belt and braces” which is why I did both.

Just found you.....Fantastic vids.

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Welcome on board Paul, hope you enjoy the vids

those are the straightest jig saw cuts I‘ve ever seen :D

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ivan, helps to have a brand new fine tooth HSS bit. Pleased you liked it. 😊

great video...learned a lot

@GregVirgoe

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it 👍🏼😁

Fantastisc - i wil start after your instruktion 👍👍

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Hope you get on well with it.

...you really love that silkaflex,lol!

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

What can I say, it's really sticky man!! 😂

You are the best👊🏾

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

You are very kind, thank you

Great videos!

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks +Martin 👍🏼

Great video. Thanks for showing the products you use. It would good to give prices of them like the primer_ silicone ect.. excellent video 👍

@GregVirgoe

2 жыл бұрын

You can find links in the video description. After a couple of years prices may have increased.

been watching your vids re: woodworking for a while. Great. Our workshop setup is similar. Now, you're building a van too. Subscribing to this because your vids are brilliant, well thought out and very professional. We're close hopefully, to finding our van and get the project started in the early new year. Crafter xlwb hi-top, but so rare or a new model Iveco Daily but not seeing any examples of these on the net. Thanks Greg R&T

@GregVirgoe

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such a fantastic comment. Really pleased you like the videos and hope you will continue to do so. Good luck finding a suitable van for your own conversion. I will look forward to seeing it next year.