Responding To COMMENTS & QUESTIONS About My Van Build | Q&A | Tiny Camper Van Conversion
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In this video, I'm responding to questions about my van build from the 1000+ comments I've received since I started filming my Nissan NV200 tiny camper van conversion.
Got a van build question? Be sure to leave it in the comments below and I'll try my best to reply!
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Insulation
02:17 - Carpeting
04:16 - Ceiling
04:43 - Carpeted van doors
06:09 - Bench/bed
07:35 - Floor & fuel pump access
08:10 - DIY thermal window covers
10:00 - Electrics, battery & 12v cool box
10:47 - Furniture
11:58 - How much did the van build cost?
12:05 - Ventilation
12:40 - Heating
13:21 - Things missing for the van build
14:03 - Fuel efficiency
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Questions answered in the video include:
Is a van much quieter after insulating the van?
Can you use expanding foam to insulate the van doors?
Where do you source reflective foil bubble wrap insulation, recycled plastic bottle insulation and 4 way stretch carpet?
What material do you carpet van walls with?
Does carpeting a van help with insulation, condensation and noise?
Why use carpet rather than plywood on van walls?
How much material did it take to carpet a Nissan NV200 small panel van?
Can you remove carpet from van walls?
How do you attach plywood to the ceiling of a van?
How is the rubber trim, the adhesive and the bond holding up on the carpeted van doors?
Is it better to carpet van walls or use wood?
What are the dimensions of the 3 section pullout bench-bed in your van?
Is the Nissan NV200 comfortable to sleep in?
How long does a van build take?
Why do you need a custom van bed in a van conversion?
Do you need to leave access to the fuel pump in the floor of a Nissan NV200 van?
What kind of silver foil bubblewrap insulation do you make thermal window covers from?
Do thermal window covers keep heat in the van at night?
What electrics did you use for your van build?
What electric 12v cool box fits is best for a small van?
Do you have to screw furniture directly into the van metals walls or can it be a removable van conversion using bolts and turnbuckles?
How much does a tiny camper van conversion cost?
Do you have to put an electric ventilation fan in the roof of a van conversion?
Do wind deflectors help with air flow and circulation in a van at night?
Do you have to fit a diesel heater in a van conversion?
Where is your van toilet and its setup and how do you do your shower in your van?
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DISCLAIMER: In this video, I am in no way stating that this is the proper way to undertake the conversion of a van, however after research and experience using the van, I believe this to be the way that is best suited to my van and the way I intend to use it.
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Hi, I left a comment on your time lapse vid. Great videos all round. Thanks for sharing.
We've just done 7 days wild in our NV200 round Ireland - not too dissimilar to yours in terms of build, and we could have easily have done two weeks. 3 degree camps, no issue (no heater). If you've any track record in camping, then going into a NV200 that's "only" converted to this level is like staying in a hotel.
@LensOfJames
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great trip. We thought the same; such an upgrade from tents and cold, hard ground!
Excellent stuff. Simple yet clever. It really motivates me to begin the conversion process of my nv200 to a camper like yours.
Hi James, you asked why i dont film my builds, another reason you just highlighted, i really could not be doing with all the nonsense comments. Your van is Built not bought and designed and constructed for your own needs and skills, and i appreciate all the time and effort you put into sharing on you tube, I wonder how many people have now got access to a campervan for a quarter of the cost of a much older VW all because of you? I love mine its more usable than my Transporter camper that cost 10 times more. Did you get my email and pics? Ed.
@LensOfJames
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ed, yes got your email thanks, I really love what you've done with your van, especially the use of the door cavities (kind of wish I had done that with mine!). Thanks for taking the time to send them over, it's great seeing what other people have done with their vans!
This info is super valuable! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer all the questions, we can all learn from the discussion! Love it!
I am working on a Transit Connect, and your videos have been a huge help! Thank you
@LensOfJames
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers A V, best of luck with your conversion!
Watching you from Ukraine. I like your conversion a lot. Everything seems to be on its place. I also convert a small van - Ford Transit Connect. Thank you for the ideas!
opening question 😄
Cheers for the info, I'm 2 weeks into my nv200 conversion and I've still a fair bit to figure out! I'm glad I'm using 2020 aluminium extrusion as I've bolted and un bolted and moved bits at least a dozen times 😂
@LensOfJames
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a great idea for a conversion, let me know how you get on!
Just bought the same van last week, So have been following your van conversion. Just got a window to put in and will be ordering the amount of carpet you have suggested thanks.
@LensOfJames
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, good luck with your conversion! I'd recommend buying a bit extra carpet just in case, you can always use it for something else, like I did with my window covers. Cheers, James
Hi mate. thought I’d say that Iv just finished my nv200 van conversion (just have to make two bits of furniture now.) I got some great ideas from your videos and wanted to thank you. I’m even going to use your idea and fix the furniture down to the floor of the van by the D rings (so it’s all removable). I’m really happy with the result so far, So thanks a bunch!
@LensOfJames
2 жыл бұрын
Glad the videos are helpful!
like the update, looking at doing some sort of sleep system in my old army defender.
@LensOfJames
2 жыл бұрын
Nice, let me know how you get on!
@ianhamer4494
2 жыл бұрын
@@LensOfJames will do :)
Hi James, thanks for these amazing videos & sharing your work. Could u please tell me the width of your wooden floor and the hight of your bed/matress in order to be able to be seated on the bed without touching the roof with your head.🙏
Where did you purchase the foam for your bed. Thank you tommy
@LensOfJames
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I got three 200cm x 50cm x 10cm high density foam sheets off Amazon, though you can find them in hardware stores too
Hello 👋🙂 nouvel abonné 👍
What is the name of the battery please James?
@LensOfJames
2 жыл бұрын
It's a Novoo 230wh power station, available here: amzn.to/3QsUhka (🔗 affiliate link which helps support this channel)
.. I hope that there Mal’s been getting wet 😉 🤙🏄🏻♂️ Outstanding video as always 👏👏👏
@LensOfJames
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Gray, it has, but never as much as I'd like!!
@graya44
2 жыл бұрын
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