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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- The first 3 weeks living full-time in our unfinished camper van.
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It doesn't have to be perfect to start, but you have to start to make it perfect.
Great quote 💯
came to this guy's channel to learn about building. Finds out he's a fucking genius.
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For the drawers you could use a magnetic toddler latch to keep them closed. A small magnet serves as a key to open the doors and the latch is hidden inside so there’s nothing visible on the outside. You can either leave them engaged all the time or switch the magnet on when you’re hitting the road.
Was thinking exactly the same!
Was just about to comment the same thing! Great idea! :)
I second this. The magnet locks are tried and true for this type of camper/trailer cabinetry. Good luck 🍀
Just came down here to say the same thing!
I fifth this I was gonna say the exact same thing
@Morly Kert in 7:20 the tube for the water faucet is backwards that's why it doesn't fit. In any case, keep up the great work, love watching your videos, and the way you approach things
Maybe strong magnets for the ceiling with your overhead cabinets? Just a thought. I'm glad you're having fun with it! I love build problem solving as well. We have a nearly 100 year old house, and there have been many fun challenging solutions to figure out!
I also absolutely LOVE your laptop holder! I would definitely use one of thise. 🙌
You have the best idea about the van. Get it good enough for the road and use your experience on the road to figure out what works, what doesn't and what you need/want after being on the road.
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latches will be your best friend for the drawers...sometimes you gotta give up a tiny lil bit of looks for good utility in a Van. There are 1 dollar latches at Home Depot that actually work very well (the ones with the 2 little "wheels" that catch a little piece of metal)
I love your little work corner.
You should do one of these every few months... and Bamboo Printers should be paying you more as every single Van-Lifer is going to want one now. Just an epic tool to have along for this sort of thing! :D
I want that custom mini-vac holster!!!
3d print and redesign Vertical toggle clamps for your drawers.
That's cool y'all went to St. George Island. I live and work out that way.
It’s beautiful!
You should get those magnetic window frames to cover them so people don’t see you have a couple thousand dollar laptop on the wall and so they don’t think your living in there, when you travel try not to let to many people see you live in it cuz the moment you leave your van for an hour or two desperate people will rob you, I’ve seen it too many times to van lifers and I just don’t want it to happen to you guys :) oh and the drawers in the kitchen you could always switch them to the magnetic latch system or the button lock system where you press a button and it slides out slightly.
Small CAbinet locks!!
Next feature to add is "Do a barrel roll" mode 😂. Great video guys ...
Latches on the cupboards. Or could do sunken magnets
I didn't read all the previous comments so, this might be redundant. Maybe look at some of the solutions that some of the service companies use to keep all their drawers and cabinets secured. One of the ideas that comes to mind is the way rolling tool chest drawers are secured. Just a bit of spit balling from a grateful viewer :)
Hi!
1. Cool video!
2. This is an idea for the drawer problem: magnets that holds it there?
great video, love the editing style!
Drawers? push latch
cupboard? Strong Magnets in the roof
Magnetic child locks for the drawers? Even non-magnetic ones, just the hooks you can push down to release. Both are hidden and easily opened.
Most RVs just use latches on drawers and cabinets, either ones you can leave open when you're parked for a period of time or ones that you can easily open when you need to access them. A latch per drawer/cabinet is more hardware, but also means that if you print them and one fails you can have a new one ready within a few minutes and it also reduces the severity of a failure to just one drawer/cabinet
Come to Lake Charles, Louisiana! Dinner and drinks on me if so! Love watching your channel man keep it up!
You could use child proof locks on the draws that will stop them from opening
This is legit one of your best videos yet. I’m about 4 mins in and you’ve done like 4 videos worth of projects and custom solutions
As for the cabinet drawers. It would be a more complicated build, but how about handles similar to some you see on filing cabinets. The handles have a side knob that disengages 2 latches on the inside of each drawer. So, it's always locked, but to open it you grab the handle, press the button and open the drawer. Then they latch every time you close them. Different handles, but maybe less ugly than external latches, etc.
LOVE these types of videos man, keep them up! I'm only half way through the video, but I'm REALLY curious how much filament you brought with you, and where/how you're storing it? My filament collection would probably fill the entire van...
Also, I bet you could design something to put the printer on some sort of vibration compensation, such as some legs, or even shock absorbers, which would improve print quality while driving. It would be a cool video, actually.
Thanks! I brought 3ish rolls of PETG and 2 rolls of PLA, just stored in the AMS or in plastic bags with desiccant. Easy to order more on the road and have it drop shipped to locations on the way!
Fancy seeing you here bud! Small world 😆🤙🏼
Wait I live in Asheville! Welcome
For the smoke alarm, there are different types. (Ionization vs Photoelectric). The ionization type will pop off more frequently in a kitchen due to the aerosolized particles cooking creates even if it doesn't make smoke. Try getting a photoelectric type which will alarm you when there's smoke rather than particles in the air. Both will let you know if there's an actual fire. But try to avoid one that actually has both types, as it will pop off if either type is detected.
For the shower hose, you've had it connected the wrong end. The end you connected to the faucet (the tapered connector) should be the side connecting to the shower head so it can fit in the holder correctly
You need to 3d print the right kind of child safety clips on the
This one of my favourite van life videos ever produced so thank you for making it! Your style of delivering, articulation and camera angles are second to none and I can imagine would take an immense amount of work during and post production 😁👌🏼
I'd love to know how you're able to deal with the loud noise of the X1 Carbon as well as its fumes when printing? Have you implemented some sort of an air filtration system within the van itself to minimise the air pollution in such a small space?
Thanks in advance, i appreciate your videos and the knowledge/files you share with us. 💯
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An idea to secure the drawers & cabinets would be to use a "button push" latch system which can be found on Amazon in a kit.
All the best :)
use a keyless lock
I wasn't going to watch this video because I'm not into "van life", but glad I did. I like the short "problem /solution" vignettes ~ got some ideas to solve problems I didn't know I had
7:14 You've flipped it, turn it around, then it'll fit. Maybe you already knew this, but figured it was good content?
I came here to comment this 😂
I've been waiting for this video! Cool 3d printed solutions to unique van-life problems
The shoutout to your Mama at the end was super wholesome ❤
It's awesome you have a parent who supports your ventures! 💯
For the drawers ,the way airlines lock stuff in lockers with the twisting knobs across two drawers should be painless & 3D printable
How are the cat and doggy dealing with van life? Are they digging it?
Also cool video! I'm excited to see more of this type.
The locking drawers are cool but I'd most certainly constantly bump into these little levers all the time.
And aren't the swiveling D-rings going to rattle when not under tension?
Thanks! Cat and dog seem to be loving it, especially all the adventures and extra cuddles!
D-rings are always under tension when the van is moving so not a problem. They don’t rattle when we’re stationary.
The bambulab printer has a very advanced vibration compensation system which is intended to eliminate the vibration that the printer creates itself. I can bet the print quality is mainly impacted by the vibration compensation going crazy. I don't have a bambulab printer so I don't know, but if it's possible to disable the compensation system you may get better prints while driving!
That sounds like the worst printer to take on the road. My printer has a solid enough frame in order to reduce vibration, I've had it printing in a car mutltiple times and even on the back of a bike (the last one did suffer a bit from vibration though, but still, on a bike)
@@rosserobertolliisn’t he talking about the same printer you have??
Use child safe clips for the drawers
The 3d sPRINTER van
Loved this video! Real time solving of problems on the road. Keep them coming 🎉🎉
your shower hose is on the wrong way, why it won’t fit on the holder it comes witb
9:50 just get rotating paddle thingies screwed to each side of the panels the drawers are between and when you don't want them to move , have the paddles rotated to be on top of the drawers. The draws would be stopped by those paddles. Would be super easy and quick to print!
This is so great. I love this video. Back to the old style of video but still incorporating your new lifestyle. So good!!! :D
Fun video! Can't wait for the next one.
Maybe you could use multiple strong magnets for the doors? That would reduce the vibration and let you open and close them easily.
I think electromagnets would be better. Enable while driving and disable to open easier when stationary
give this man a computermouse 😅😅
Honestly, I used to be a diehard mouse user (especially with 3D modeling) but ever since I switched to the MacBook Pro, I’m happy with the track pad!
It's inspiring to see your progress. Do you plan to have release more detailed videos about your 3d modelling and product development?
Yes!
The laptop holder is inspired, something like that would be useful in my office, just as much as in my own van :)
I have that exact fridge. It's about 6 years old now and it started rusting on the inside. It's coated metal and the moisture created rust and the coating peeled off in places. I cleaned it up and painted the problem areas. Fridge works like a champ.
Good to know, thanks!
Great going Morley. Really love the iterative approach to the problem solving and your optimism through it all.
What about rotating cams to lock the drawers? Or check out child safety locks and replicate something similar
Drawer child safety locks would probably work well, you know the annoying kind.
and, one BIG thing, BOLT DOWN your Printer and other stuff that is big, use shock mounts where needed, but that is SUPER unsafe for you guys. If you don't wanna fabricate you can buy the stuff needed from an RV center. I love your videos, and maybe someday when I'm retired I will do the van thing around America/Canada to see it better. Good on you guys for going for it.
Just have kids youll think about this less and start worrying about other stuff
Problem:
Drawers opening on a hard right turn:
Solution:
Get the lock and locking mechanism from an old office pedestal or filing cabinet.
Then you can lock the drawers when you drive.
Not sure if you’ll ever see this, but where in South Georgia were you? Peachtree City would be an interesting adventure for you guys.
baby drawer latches for the drawers.. should work perfect. they'll pop out 1" on the hard turn, but won't open unless you latch them yourself.
Problem: Van needs a new *random part*
Solution: Custom design and 3D print a new one!
Lol, I like the clever answers you come up with using your 3D printer!
Great episode. Just catching up on your videos. This was fun to watch. UA-cam algorithm has failed me lately and not recommended any of your videos.
Check out Ambitious Strike's truck camper solutions. They rigged up electro magnetic drawer locks that would energize on a switch or whenever the truck was in drive.
Great video you just need to get cabinet draw locks and overhead cabinet cabinets locks for campers and RV will solve them problems
Great solutions. However, don't despair; one doesn't need to design and print custom devices. Low tech simple carpentry with a vast array of hardware to choose from will solve the problems too. And you are so right about those underutilized clamps.
The problem that has caused all the other problems is the fact you missed so much very obvious things from the planning process day 1. Which feels like a real lack of research and checking what others have been doing in the many, many van builds who have already answered many of these problems in their videos. I mean to miss the fact basically any draw or cabinet with a swing door would come open every single time you turned a corner or worse you seem to have realised it was a possibility but decided on bungee cords which were never really going to work or be a lasting solution. I mean bravo for grabbing the opportunity and doing the thing you want to do and a huge Bravo for actually pushing forward and deciding to get going before you knew it was anywhere ready. Most people stop at the dreaming or planning stage so no matter what that deserves a load of praise I just think a bit more research, planning and thinking before you even lifted a tool would have paid off hugely. However still can't deny I'm a bit jealous and would happily fix the issues to get out there in my own little home on wheels. Really hope you end up with what you want and I'll definitely be watching to find out. I'd definitely use either latches which are inside the draw so can't be seen which require you to lift the draw a bit before pulling open, that or I'd use an iron bar through the handles which went in to a little hole in the floor and clipped in at the top.
For the drawers can't you simply put locks on them. U can get office drawers where one key locks all drawers
Magnet for the drawers comon a ratchet strap 😂. And you need dowel pins to stop the fridge and washer from coming off the wall on their bearing slides as well, could even use a gate latch for a fence. You can 3D print one even. Don’t use stuff you need to take down all the time. You said it yourself you don’t need to take one tool or one item off just to use another. Ratchet strap is a tool you’re using to hold another tool. Make a custom holder that’s permanent spend some time designing. Make more iterations and versions of your designs don’t settle in the first one always you’ll get stuck designing stuff that might not work or might not be the best solution sometimes
Awesome guys ! Loved this update. Inspiring fixes
your case fans for vent are a great idea, but you didn't need to make a special fan shroud, just needed to punch a 120mm hole, I do it all the time for my computer cases that don't have side fans.
I think you are using the shower-hose in the wrong direction. The side that you connected to the faucet has a specific shape to fit in the mount that you showed. It even has a rubber gasket to make it fit & hold. But you've connected the other part to the shower-head. I think if you switch it around you can mount it.
If you do end up keeping the truck strap idea, then you need to print some corner protectors or the strap is going to wreck the edges of the worktop and bottom drawer.
Not sure they're strong enough to hold closed, but what about push to open drawer slides? the kind that click closed and release when you push them in. Gets rid of the handles too, which adds 2 inches of space to the corridor.
That fan shroud is blocking most of the air, I would suggest a more open variant.
at 9:52 i feel like a way better solution would be like a child lock basically like a fridge lock with a buckle that buckles into the sides
Would Baby Drawer Locks work for a better looking drawer solution?
Nice video. We have 20+ things I’ve designed and printed for our van and counting.
For true simplicity, just put child safety locks on the drawers lol
I used to have Ikea cabinets that opened from the bottom and I sat them on my head all the time too 😂 I had a roll of aluminum foil that I used to prop them open to put away dishes.
What about a dowel along the bottom edge of the cabinet door, with a hinge on the right or left. When opening the cabinet you can fold out the dowel and place in a small recess in the cabinet body so it doesn’t slip.
The shower head attachment looked like it had a wider mouth if you turned it around bro
use a lock bar for the drawers, inset a groove in the underside of the countertop and put a lock on the bottom, this is how things are built for ships and RVs
I'm only an hour from Asheville. Would totally be awesome to catch up and show you some cool local spots.
Neat, I wish I'd been able to take my printers in my homelessness journey.
for the drawer you can use one of the children protection, i have these, and you put them inside. to open them, you can simply put the provided magnet on the place of the bracket and it opens
Have a look at drawer locks for sailboats maybe? I believe there are locks that open the cabinet with a push.
3d print and redesign Vertical toggle clamps for your drawers.
3d print and redesign Vertical toggle clamps for your drawers.
Neodinium magnets - 90% problem solver.
I would have made some sort of lock that goes in a cut out in the top left of the drawers. A little toggle switch that sits flush to the surface and goes inside the framing in the locked position.
you should get toggle latches for your upper cabinets with an extra hook you can even use it to hold them open
thing for the shower doesn‘t fit because you put hose the wrong way round.
love ur stuff
For drawers you can use marine/rv Push Button Latch Lock
This video feel like its inspired by Van Neistat. Truly a spirited man
For a cheap quick fix you can use a steel bar like ppl use for a rolling toolbox
Draws can use baby protection latches brand safety first.
Dude it’s easy!!!! You can get magnetic child lock for draws!! Trust me you’ll thank me later
would drawers that you need to push them to open will work for that problem?
Your shower hose is backwards, that’s why it didn’t fit in the holder
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Child proof magnetic inner door locks are worth looking into.