MTB Van Build | The Best L - Track Flooring Design?
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- Опубліковано 13 вер 2024
- Have you wanted to install a custom L-track floor in your Van but hate the thought of drilling through the floor? Yeah, my thoughts exactly. That's why I designed a way to do a custom L-track floor without drilling through my vanfloor. It took me a while to figure out how I would do it, but once the lightbulb went off I got busy. With a few modifications along the way I can honestly say now after using the van for months with this floor, it's been pretty flawless and wouldn't hesitate to build it the same way again. Let me know what you think down in the comments, and comment with any questions you might have. Thanks! And hit that subscribe button and if your so inclined to support the channel head on over to Patreon, any support is greatly appreciated!
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Excellent work.
Very cool, appreciate the way you did not drill through the floor of the van. Can't wait to see how you mount bed rails.
I did a video on that already
@@Projectnortheast oh cool, ill go find it
Looking really good mate keep up the good work 👏
Thanks man!
Awesome install!
Great video! Floor install and build looking super clean -- subscribed
looks awesome. well done
Really good job
That floor install looks perfect.
I've bought a few of those lightweight bike display stands for home so personally I'd be tempted to use them in the van with a quick lashing system.
I'm about to sell my first camper build and if i buy another panel van I'd definitely design a very simple multifunctional space like you've done.
Great job 👍
Thanks! I wanted ultimate versatility so this was the best way I could think to do it...
Nice L track floor system install. .Are you a trade professional . Your attention to detail shows on your video. I've watched a lot of videos trying to get some modular van build setups ideas and have been really impressed with your build so far. I am a custom cabinetmaker ,mountain biker, snowboarder, hiker and road triper and your design really works for trades workers and weekend warriors.
Thanks! Yes I'm a master electrician by trade but also have alot of experience in industrial building maintenance, power plant maintenance and operations and general construction. I wanted my build to fit our lives whatever we are doing, from working to playing to camping etc. So far I'm loving it...
@@Projectnortheast Thank you for your response back and for sharing some great modular van build ideas.Your van pick was a first contender for myself as a future buy . It really works well for outdoor enthusiasts with young family members as well. Looking forward to your future videos.👍
It looks great man! But my goodness that's a ton of work ha ha, wish there was an easier way, I'm currently doing a van build and feel your pain, everything takes 3 times longer than you would think.
I know it... after this build I did realize I didn't need to go this far but I was unsure of my layout and wanted versatility. I've basically mounted my can trays and have never rearranged. Except spacing them out more or less here and there side to side
I think all that extra work you put in near the door jam is going to pay dividends over time. Also, I heard some Tyler Childers in the background there 👀 We need to get you back to GWNF to get in touch with the music you listen to haha
Haha for sure! Think we may try to get back to the shed in november!
@@Projectnortheast Let me know when you roll through!!!
@@craigward_mtb Will do!
You think this is sufficient for fridge, and a few items like that tied down? Or should I go through the van floor?
Nice work! Thank you for the video. After doing the work and using it, would you (highly) recommend the coin mat flooring. I am planning on doing the whole floor with it. Also was/is there a rubber odour from the mat? Cheers!
I like the coin mat but it is a pain to clean if you like a squeaky clean floor. Can't just sweep it and wipe like a vinyl floor. Didn't really have an odor really. If it did it wasn't for long . But the recpro coin mat is really good and durable.
Great video, thank you. where did you get the l track bike racks? I can't find them anywhere.
1upusa
New Favorite Build. I use to love all of the bells and whistles, but all I use mine for is climbing skiing and biking, so why not make it functional? I'm ripping my build out right now and re-doing it (utilitarian style). About to use your channel for my new vision.
Thanks man my van is still serving me well! Maybe someday I'll put out a full tour video
this is so perfect that you dont drill hundred of the holes on the bed into the under, i think maybe you can put some metal plats under the wood where your t nuts bolt on? some thing like the T-BOLT AND HARDWARE KIT FOR (7) “WOW” STRIPS not the T-Bolts but t nuts
Nice work. What's the main purpose of the foam under the plywood?
Insulation mostly. I don't know if I would do it again vs saving the headroom as its a weekend warrior...
Love way you have done this,I have 1 question would this method be safe to fit seats in for children/adults when required
Definitely not... you need to have seats through bolted by a DOT certified shop
Great job! How did it hold up? Trying to come up with a way to glue coin floor to wood before install….
Goin on like 2 years holding up awesome! You could glue the coin grip before install but you'd have to have some weights on it while it dries... I used marine flooring adhesive works awesome.
Curious to know how the floor is holding up. Have you strapped any dirtbikes to it yet?
Just my 110... its holding up well but mostly light duty. I don't really think it would hold up to strapping a full on 250f
Where did you get your coin mat from? All I’ve found in custom length option is 10ft wide and that seems like I’d end up with a lot of waste. Thanks!
Rec pro is where I got mine... it comes in 8.5 feet width and then 5' increments
Do you have a brandname from the bike stand? I didn't find them so narrow in europe? Are the most of the parts from Amazon?
Company is called "1UP USA" and the product is van tray
@@Projectnortheast Ok,thanks for the answer.
I feel that those long screws you put in thru to the ply strips are going to cause you problems. The tapered part needs to be all the way thru the ply to grip securely. I hope this works for you.
It's worked great for 9 months... honestly I don't think it will be able issue as realistically I could've just left it and dealt with it being "floating" on the edge. After I put the Ltrack down it sandwiches all the layers together even if the adhesive fails years down the road which I doubt it will. The screws were just because I'm OCD about stuff like that and tend to way over build and didn't like the slight movement on the edge...
What mounting hardware did you use to mount the van trays?
Used L-track stud fittings. They are pretty standard for L-track. If you Google it they will come right up. I did make some 1/8" plates with a large hole to space the racks off the l-track as well so that the one up racks were super firm and didn't wobble
I just discoverd your videos THANKS! I am building out my 202 for moto and MTB. How doe the 1up trays work for you? How are they keeping the bike in place...I was thinking of using them but can't find any info about how to actually holding the bike from coming out of the trays.
My one up trays hold the bike just fine as long as you bungee the front wheel from flopping around. I just use a big rubber twist tie around an l track anchor. My buddy with a similar build just uses a bungee cord through the wheel to keep the front wheel from flopping around as that's what causes the bike to wiggle out. If the front is secured I've never had my bike come out
What's the distance between the L Track sections?
I go over everything in the video about the 10 min mark
What brand are those bike racks? you said $75?
They are 1up van trays... the company is literally called 1up
What are the bike wheel racks called? Brand?
1up usa
Why install L track width-wise? Isn’t it normally installed along the length of vehicle?
Can be installed however you want to use it. Length wise is traditional for trailers and such but mine is mostly for bikes and also serves as a point to tie down whatever I need to. If you watch the video you'll see I set them the width apart that I would need for the bike racks to fit multiple ways
NICE JOB! I WANT TO USE THAT FLOOR , WHAT GLUE I NEED TO INSTALL? THANKS
Go to your local marine store and grab some marine grade flooring adhesive
@@Projectnortheast THANKS
WHAT BIKE RACK ARE THOSE?
They are made by 1up USA and are called their Van trays.
How’s the head clearance to the roof now that you’ve added this flooring system? And will you be adding roof insulation and paneling? I’m 5’10” and would really like to get a medium roof Transit like you have instead of high roof. Is it still comfortable to walk and stand in?
With flooring and then paneling on the roof I'd say the clearance will be about 5' 9" or so. If I weren't using the van for a daily driver I would prolly go high roof for more room. But this van is a daily driver and kindof a weekend warrior style build and I go through the drive through all the time haha
@@Projectnortheast I love the build and can’t wait to see more videos of it. As a father of 3 as well, this is exactly what I’ve been wanting to do. Then I came across your build and channel from the JC Trails video. Thanks!
@@MotoMatt418 Sweet man I've been struggling with motivation to put the van build vids out and keep going with recording it all but comments like yours gives me motivation to keep going!
@@Projectnortheast Yes keep those videos coming for sure. I keep checking back for them, personally. I like what you’re doing with the electrical in using the power station too. I was thinking of doing the same with the Bluetti AC200MAX but am not confident in how to run the complete electrical setup. Can’t wait for you to share more 🙏
@@MotoMatt418 thanks man gotta get them out. I do post stuff to instagram stories as some of the build I'm not recording like running my wiring right now.
Horrible "tedious" L Track floor design!
Please show me your design so I can be enlightened as to a non-tedious L track floor that doesn't get drilled into the floor....