The EASIEST Van Kitchen to Build Yourself | Van Build Series Part 9

00:00 Introduction
00:45 Beginning the kitchen frame
03:17 How I got a Free butcher block story
03:46 How to cut a butcher block countertop
04:55 Oiling butcher block
05:09 How to mount butcher block countertop to kitchen frame
05:23 Adding plywood covers to kitchen frame
05:48 Installing a sink in the van
06:13 Building the sliding kitchen drawer
08:06 Installing the drawer slides
09:08 Adding a latch to lock the drawer
09:55 Adding a swinging counter extension on the van kitchen
10:11 Cost of the van kitchen build
11:07 Outro
11:25 Bloopers
Doing a DIY kitchen build in your van can be intimidating. But it doesn't have to be!
I was struggling to figure out a simple way to build a kitchen for my Ram Promaster, and all the videos I found seemed really complicated and tough to incorporate into my own specific build.
This kitchen build requires minimal skill and only a couple tools! I don't think it looks half bad either. You'll be living the van life before you know it!
Material-wise, all you need is some 2x3's and plywood. Or, if you want to get fancy like me, you can use butcher block for your countertop, but it certainly isn't necessary!
All the wood is held together with wood screws and/or wood glue.
This video walks you through the process of how I built my kitchen, and I explain it in a simple way so that you can use the same principles to design your own kitchen to fit YOUR SPECIFIC VAN.
I'll provide links to any tools or items used down below.
As always, if you have questions, don't hesitate to ask me down below!
Tools:
Cordless Milwaukee drill amzn.to/3Rv3GJU
Makita circular saw amzn.to/3tAGUs0
Sander amzn.to/3TJPWNY
Drill bits for pre-drilling holes amzn.to/48pKdkw
Kreg Jig amzn.to/48kOZ2g
Materials:
Wood Screws amzn.to/3OCwbVB
Wood Glue amzn.to/4bHnraw
Wood Oil amzn.to/3T1crNG
Sink amzn.to/498YWkN
Fridge amzn.to/48pSxR0
Faucet amzn.to/4bJbdye
Heavy Sliders (for my refrigerator) amzn.to/3I3Okb2
Sliders (for my drawer) amzn.to/3SLcjk6
Latch for drawer
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[@johnstapp1731]

I'm a picture framer and woodworking is a hobby for me. I think you're doing a great job Puddin', especially for someone with little carpentry experience. Drawers are difficult for sure, but we learn by doing.

[@Daltons_Advantures]

I appreciate that! They don’t seem like they’d be too difficult until you try to do them…
I just added my upper cabinets and they look a little rough too
But like you say, next time around it’ll be a bit better
Thanks for watching John! I’m grateful for your support

[@bencuraza6503]

Accidentally came across your Channel. New Sub cuz your comedic monotone yet thorough explanation with no woodworking experience which is me. I need to bin watch your Parts Vids and follow your Journey. Good Luck💪😎💪👍👍⬆️

[@Daltons_Advantures]

That’s really kind of you! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the nice words ✌️

[@user-mx8ij5uq5y]

Lookin good my man, kitchen’s lookin awesome

[@Daltons_Advantures]

Thank you kind sir

[@jamesyahn]

I used to help build cabinets for a guy and we used pocket holes for all drawers and they were super strong. Make sure to use wood glue because wood glue is apparently stronger than screws 🤷‍♂️ oh and put the pocket holes on the outside so the inside is cleaner.

[@Daltons_Advantures]

That’s good advice! I really appreciate it!
I’ve been bathing this stuff in wood glue so hopefully it’s really strong - and those pocket holes surprise me! I initially didn’t expect them to feel as sturdy as they do

[@thereisawolf]

Getting so close to being road ready! All the adventures this bad Larry has in store! I’m super stoked I’ve been around to watch the startup of this whole….. did that guy ^ just call you puddin’…? 😳

[@Daltons_Advantures]

I was curious where you were going with that…
Yeah, it’s a long, poopy story

[@BLUERAVENWANDERER]

✌️

[@Daltons_Advantures]

😁🙏

[@mamatuja]

Where is your girlfriend? she didn't like the kitchen?😂😂😂