Anyone else notice that the bamboo wood grain is matched across the doors? Ken, you're a real craftsman!

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for noticing!

Ken, Great job as always! Looks like you are pretty much done with your build. Thanks again for all of your helpful videos!

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

One would think so, but I'm enjoying it enough to keep finding things to add. Stay tuned. ;)

Still enjoying your videos.

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

This van will be like the Winchester house...never done, so stay tuned. ;)

You’re the best of the best, setting the bar for the rest of us!

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

Ha, thanks!

Great video Ken, you can never have too much storage in a van!

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

So true! Especially now with a paddle board onboard, those things gobble up space.

Nice work, looks great

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very nice work. Just one recommendation. Saw you were using a magnet to catch the metal debris when you drilled. If you put the magnet in a vinyl bag, you will find that very easy to remove metal chips when you want to remove it.

@007nadineL

5 жыл бұрын

Mind blown

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

Dang if that isn't a great idea, thanks!

@winandd8649

4 жыл бұрын

You've still got aluminium chips on the floor though..

Brilliant magnet trick at 2:18 in. Thanks!

very nice work

@ourkaravan

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice job dude!

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jes!

Great design and great construction as always. I'm sold on both bamboo and of course 8020 now (even though it's not a focus in this video). Bamboo is useful, attractive, strong as well as sustainable, so win win. Storage in a van is always at a premium, and this will make the space under the seat very usable. Did I miss something though - latches on the doors?

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The hinges have a lot of resistance, enough so that latches aren't needed. At least for the lightweight materials that will be behind those doors. I'm using it for paddle board accessories, blankets, towels and window shades.

Can you send me link for your rock and roll bed? I am going to buy one for me soon. Thank you

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

It's Uberbus.co.uk

Curious where you get the plywood from?

@skdemars

5 жыл бұрын

This. ^ So hard to find bamboo plywood!

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

I am using the Plyboo branded stuff. Cali-bamboo is another competing brand. I've purchased it from two vendors now--Hughes Hardwoods in Rancho Cordova, CA and Auburn Hardwoods in Auburn, CA.

@skdemars

5 жыл бұрын

East coast problems. I haven't found anyone out here that can get it. While there are some CA stockists my only option here is paying a huge shipping fee and ordering far more than I need. :/

Nice work. Those low panels look like they a bit of time.

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

Everything on this van has take a bit of time. 🤣

@The33TIGGER33

5 жыл бұрын

@@ourkaravan That's why you have such a nice van. :)

Hi, great conversion, can you get behind the bank when it's all the way to the front?

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

You can, but just barely. The seat is thick since the backrest also has the 3rd panel that folds down to extend the bed length. The rails would need to be mounted further forward to make that movement a bit easier.

@RobbiPhone

5 жыл бұрын

​@@ourkaravan Hi, Thank you so much for the answer. I've been following this topic for some time and this is the first solution I've found. The space concept of normal RVs is always the same and not advantageous. The combination of the space concept of a Californias or Marco Polo (kitchenette and sliding seat sleep combination) with an additional fixed bed in the rear area (including a large garage underneath) is simply great. With a normal California bench and a front position of the rail it might be possible to get behind the bench. Last but not least..in the rail there are some limit screws - these can be loosened and the front position can be pushed forward.

@ourkaravan

5 жыл бұрын

@@RobbiPhone Yes, and specifically there's the ability to get the seat to move an additional 6" or so back. I haven't done that modification as it hasn't been needed so far, but nice to know the capability is there.

How do you like that seat bed? Is the bed mode comfortable?

@ourkaravan

Жыл бұрын

I have slept well on it for 6.5 years now, but honestly it won't be as comfortable as a full-blown 6" mattress. This bed is the same size as that used in VW camper vans and there are mattress toppers for VW's if you want a bit more comfort. I haven't found I need it though.

Could you share details on your flooring product?

@ourkaravan

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe, it's a 20-year vinyl flooring, simply floating on top of the stock MB floor. It's been great, although perhaps not quite as durable as a wood/laminate floor but probably a lot lighter. It's Earthscapes brand, "Pajero 591" style. I hope that helps.

Did I miss what you did to insulate the floor?

@ourkaravan

3 жыл бұрын

Check my channel, there's a video on that.

All the best for 2020, I have changed my name from Mickyfin and Michael Aldridge on here, Instagram, and facebook in prep for me firing up my documentation of my van conversion in the new year! New name, Memyselfandvan.