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Michaela Teague
Приєднався 24 сер 2023
My name is Michaela and I am a reiki practitioner and a college graduate trying to make sense of the world and doing what I love :) follow along to see my journey!!
EASIEST way to install a fan (van build)
I had so much fun putting this fan into my van build and it is bringing me one step closer to my final build! I tried to modify some of the installment for people who are not comfortable with cutting the metal roof with power tools. I hope you enjoy!
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Відео
New Way to Plan Your Layout
Переглядів 4,1 тис.7 місяців тому
Do you find it challenging to visualize how your van layout plans will translate into the actual build? Here is my game-changing solution in my latest video!! I haven't seen someone create a 3D model of their layout they want prior to building it out. But, I can attest that this approach has been incredibly beneficial. I'm confident that my layout won't make me feel claustrophobic and still max...
MISTAKES WERE MADE (van floor build)
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Hi everyone, after getting back to my van and being so excited to start the flooring, turns out I made a pretty big mistake that stopped the rest of the build. Feel free to leave helpful comments or suggestions down below!! I appreciate all of you!! :) Instagram: michaela.teaguee Chapters 00:00 intro 01:18 Rigid Foam Board Insulation 02:08 Floor Layout 02:28 Putting Layout Together 02:53 Framin...
BEST Insulation for Your Van Build (2023)
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Going through all the types of insulation you could pick for your van, the good the bad and the ugly. I hope this helps to figure out which insulation is best for your van build needs. Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:03 3M Thinsulate 02:26 Havelock Wool 04:44 Rockwool 05:59 Rigid Foam Board 07:24 Spray Foam 08:47 Fiberglass 10:05 Thank you:) next video...
Removing driver and passenger seat and E-break (Ford Transit)
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The floor under the cab portion of the van was DISGUSTING!!! In order to get to it and clean it I had to remove both cab seats, the emergency break, and the side step panels. I hope this is able to help anyone who is also doing a conversion or just wants to change their seats out! Please excuse my inability to name tools properly I tried my best! Chapters 00:00 intro 00:32 removing passenger se...
Van Floor Plan and Deconstruction
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Two days into working on the van and I have taken down the walls and floor and cleaned it (some satisfying cleaning shots are in there too :) Leave floor plan suggestions if you have any!!!
How to Buy a Van (VanLife)
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Here are some tips and advice for buying a van that I have found through research or my own personal journey. I hope it helps :) Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:29 Types of Vans 05:55 Auctions 13:15 CarFax 14:57 Local Dealerships 17:18 CarMax 19:04 Facebook Marketplace 21:33 Additional Advice 22:38 Loans 24:17 Insurance 24:55 Thank You :) The Van Checklist Lights (interior and exterior), oil, AC/ Hea...
Picking Up My New Van
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Today I get the van I just bought!! This has been surreal to say the least and I'm so excited to show all of you my van conversion as the next steps :)))
VLOG: yard sale day w/ $33
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I only had $33 in cash so I went to yard sales and gave you a haul of what I got at the end :))
Reiki Room Tour and Tips
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If you're interested in a reiki and/ or reflexology session, my email is in my bio :)
VLOG: Weekend with a new friend
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This weekend I got to hang out with Destinee for the first time! We had so much fun! The term "Digital Scrapbook" came from my friend Erin Lewis Brandon's Twitch Stream Name: Xoofey
Hey , Just checking in to see if you're alright . Not seen a video for awhile . I hope all is well . Lee .
Always a good day when a plan comes together 👍
Agreed, it’s surreal when it does though
Awesome
Can't wait to see the end result. Maybe it'll motivate me to start building one 😉
Build out your van, just do it I promise there are no regrets!!
And thank you i appreciate your support!!
So that is in fact my best friend
BEST FRIEND
im a star
You sure are
Yay , Glad to see you haven't had more upload misshaps . Awesome seeing fun videos from you .
I had so much fun with it!
@@MichaelaTeague I'm glad , It is always better when you are having fun with it .
CAD is always a great tool (cardboard aided design)
I didn’t know there was a term for it thank you!
@@MichaelaTeague haha, it's a silly engineer joke that's used in my industry. CAD is mainly a term for Computer Aided Design (the other tool you were using in a sense) but some folks jokingly call prototyping with cardboard CAD as well....myself included. I think it all has a place!
thats funny lol I will now be saying that whether its right or not from now on
Great 3d visual! Sometimes stuff on a flat piece of paper doesn't give you the full picture :)
Thank you!! I’m so happy I thought it up and got to post it!
I'm just impressed with someone your age and able to do all of these things. Keep up the good work Mechaela!👍🤙
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate this!
Love the proper 3d layout with boxes , I'd always recommend doing that and have done to friends in the past . You can get an idea from the computer version but seeing it for yourself in the van does make you re think sometimes . The sink in the corner is a great idea as it frees up more easy use counter space . I'm looking forward to seeing it get built up . Glad to see another video and hopefully no more technical difficulties with future content but we all have them days with technology . Hope you are well and hope the tyre was just flat and not punctured .
Thank you so much! I’m also hoping for no more technical difficulties, they are the worst
This is a great idea!
Thank you! It genuinely was so useful
@@MichaelaTeague My build is much, much simpler than yours because my van is more for work. But I still wish I had thought of this for what I needed to do.
Can’t wait to see what’s next!! So dope❤
Ahhhh love youuuu thank you 💕
I made two similar mistakes when putting my van build together. One time I had to but a new sheet of plywood and the other I was able to repurpose it. It's fun seeing how your van is progressing!
Thank you I appreciate you watch my journey!! I think repurposing is the direction I’m headed to fix it
Carpenters say " measure twice cut once" haha we all have done it :)
And chances are it’ll happen again, gotta roll with the punches
This vid is a life saver lol, definitely is gonna help me out pricing wise as a broke college student😭
Thank you so much I try to be as informative and transparent as possible!! And honestly I am living paycheck to paycheck so pricing is a big deal to me too! I hope you’re able to find insulation that works for you!
Awesome videos, just curious if you know what kind of insulation would be best for the price. super sweet van and good luck!!
It does depend, my last video goes through all the insulation options and the components of each (price included). I think rock wool and maybe polyiso rigid foam board, but I would suggest looking at the video bc there are other factors when deciding
Van builds are a learning experience. It took me a lot longer than I thought it would, but it was worth it. Looking good so far 👍
I’m so down with the learning experience and getting to share my mistakes I think it’s just a funny thing that’s bound to happen! And thank you so much I’m so excited to share more!
Greetings beckoning you from Uganda 🇺🇬 🇺🇬 🇺🇬 🇺🇬 Uganda East Africa 🌍
That’s incredible! Welcome to my channel I hope you enjoy!
Using a template and still effing it up, been there done that. That is what I like to call a lesson. It sucks but a lesson nonetheless. You still made some progress though. When the build is done you will definitely have something to be proud of.
I feel like it’s not talked about how the floor isn’t a good template! But I don’t mind messing up I thought it was funny after the initial shock. I’m SO excited to get the floor done though!
YAY Missed the uploads . Welcome back !! 1 question , Will you walking in the van mean the wool will compacts down the more you walk on it ?
You’re so sweet thank you!! And that’s a great question, so I purposefully made the floor frame two inches thick because I knew that’s how much the wool expanded and because of how many wood frames I have down it won’t be compressing the wool at all! I’ll try to add a clip in the next video to show it!
Just sending this to say I hope you and the family had a Merry Christmas , Wishing you an amazing 2024 where each day gives you a new reason to smile .
Thank you so much!! I hope you have had good holidays too! A new video will come out soon I’ve just had a hiccup in working on it
@@MichaelaTeague Looking forward to it as always .
Those wheel well water tanks seem pretty great. Someone else mentioned trying to distribute the weight in the van evenly between the two sides. I think that is sound advice. Counters that take up part of the sliding door are convenient. You can maybe have it set up to access things outside also. I would personally keep the toilet stored under the bed for a camping van build. I would also prefer to have the shower accessible outside, either at the sliding door or the rear doors. I am interested to see what you decide on doing. There is not really a wrong choice as long as you like the way you plan things. Fun video! I hope things with your build are going well.
I wish the well water tanks weren’t so expensive honestly. And yes I will be trying my best to evenly distribute weight in the van! Thank you for your advice!
The spray foam is polyurethane. It should be available as foam sheets cut to the thickness you want, but it is rigid, and won't fit the curved sides of the van. It is the best insulator (0.023W/mK), which is why it is used for fridges. Polystyrene (0.036W/mK) requires 56% more thickness, glass fiber (0.04W/mK) 73% more, rock wool (0.045W/mK) 2x the thickness. As you point out, spray foam is difficult to remove. I would place fibrous insulation in plastic bags to stop air flow, and keep moisture out. Warm air inside the van, and steam from cooking or showering could cause water to condense on the cold metal panel. In houses fiber insulation is often covered with a plastic sheet.
Great video and info. You made the right choice going with wool. Looking forward to more van build videos and your travels.
Thank you so much!!
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This is quite thorough! You put in a lot of work preparing this video and it shows. I will be using a combination of wool batts, xps foamboard, thinsulate and minicell foam for my build. My intention is to use each type of insulation where its strength is best suited. This video was a good listen, thanks. 👍
That’s also such a good idea!! I’ll be using havelock wool and XPS on the floor and ceiling because i want my feet to stay as warm as possible
If I ever clean a van, I feel prepared as hell
As you should
Hello Michaela, you did a lot of research, I commend you on your path to real living knowledge and solutions. Please consider that the Cargo Van's exterior shells are glued to its framing, before adding any sound or condensation products, please address all seams and joints also, the moister will collect in hard to hard-to-reach points, a fix to consider can be water line tubing, example would be the sliding door where the glass meets the rubber seal, tap in a drain line (tubing) to run down inside and drain at the bottom both ends, as you know must be proper sealed. here is a Hybrid product sold at Home Depot DAP AMP Advanced Modified Polymer 9 oz good luck my friend.
That’s really great advice thank you so much!!
Nice to have a video where you go through everything in detail about insolation . Some just do 2 or 3 different times so nice to see a video where you cover it all . Looking forward to seeing your next upload .
Thank you so much! That was my goal to just have a compiled video people could reference and have all if not most of the info they need
Can't wait ti watch you build that bad boy out!
I’m so excited to!
A BIG congratulations. Love ALL the Excitement you show for your new van. Loved & of course subscribed. Looking forward to the many interesting videos you will be sending our way, the van build & fun trips 🗻⛪🏰
Thank you so much!!
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Hello :)
*E-brake
Link to the dress
Free people
You are a Unicorn! I usually, not all the time can't stand american girls bless
Nothing like nice cool weather for working on stuff. It's a million degrees where I live and doing five minutes work is like a days worth!!
It was incredible to work in cool temps but that lasted all of a week so now it’s freezing here
For a vehicle that has so many cup holders the previous owner sure spilt a lot of drinks
I know I’m not sure what to do with them all
Michaela Teague I didn't know super models work on cars too, cool 🤭😋
I appreciate that thats sweet!
Love your channel👏🏻👏🏻😁
Thank you so much I love your support :)
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Hello Michaela, so cool to see you working together with your dad (AKA) your hero, it’s so refreshing with so much inspiration, no need to say what a stand-up job that man did raising an independent woman with the obvious morals and values of your mother. But as hard as it is going to be to allow yourself to attempt these new and unknown obstacles with honesty if you don’t know what something is or how to tackle=tools electric or manual, solvents, oil types, wiring -color chart example the gauge=wire size, for amps circuit in length and type, I know what you’re thinking WTF, but as your Dad empowered himself in his youth and even to-date tinkering and common sense goes a long way with auto repair and household upkeep it’s all about the principles of working with your hands to figure out how to make it work. I added that mambo-jumbo in case you find yourself out of reach of your dad, you will not panic or despair because he taught you well, you’ll take a deep breath and analyze the situation you’ll hear his voice as you get your hands dirty fixing anything that will challenge you, you will also rejoice when you overcome and continue your voyage. Be Strong, God Bless, respectfully Selbord.
Loving the content and I am pleased to see you are taking care or the front as that's one place rust often shows up as people don't always do that part . As for the design do what works best for you . Advice is good but you will be the one living in it so it do what works for you . Looking forward to seeing the finished product .
Thank you so much! And yea rust protectant is super important and that’s the next direct thing on the list! And thank you for saying that! I will definitely be doing what works for me
Great video! I'm excited for more. I recommend adding the name of the van in the video title so that people with your vehicle type can easily find this video :)
That’s such a good idea I’m going to do that now!!
I love how the van coming along and I am currently drawing plan for my layout of my van. Keep the good up and colour are you going to paint insides ?
You should message me on IG at Michaela.teaguee because I would love to vent out some ideas or see what you have for your floor plan! And I’m honestly not sure what color I’m going to do my walls yet bc everyone says white is best because it feels more open then
When do you planning on being finished with the build? I’m working on a van too:)!
Honestly, I should be done by April but by how fast this is going right now I think I may be done sooner than expected. How’s your van build coming?