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The time has come to tighten up loose ends and finish all of the tiny projects I've been avoiding. This week I attempt to fix my divider curtain. I think it turned out really well. Let me know what you think in the comments.
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💕 Hi Chantelle, you can go to an automotive store and buy head liner screws. That will be something more permanent. You won't be able to take it down. Maybe you can roll it up and have ways to tie it up. Maybe you can screw the screws into the ceiling and attach more hair ties to the screws so it is moveable.
Get a long thin strip of metal or a long thick wire that will go completely across the van with enough extra so you can curve it with the ceiling and sides of van then you run the curtain thru it and shove each side of wire or metal strip into wall between were the hard plastic and fabric meet
You can use a old fiberglass tent pole. Thred it thru the existing hem. The tension should hold it up there
Try a tension rod
Hang your darkening curtain on an extention curtain rod and use a medium size screw to screw it in to the cross bar above your windows.You may need to bend it slightly to fit against the ceiling of your van. You can slide the curtain back and forth as needed.
Your a very lovely person. I enjoy your videos and that bubbly personality....
Again another winner video !!! Thank you 😊💗✌😎
Love your crystals
You really need to get some T pins. You can get them at Walmart or hobby lobby. T pins are awesome for holding things on the ceiling
It snowed in Albuquerque today
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Try a thin curtain rod or something similar.
In my SUV, I had a curtain rod across the old s*** handles in the front and hung my blackout curtains from those. My minivan doesn't have oh s*** handles in the front, so I'm going to clip binder clips onto the side panels where you put the screws and then put a small, straight curtain rod through the handles of the clips. The curtains will hang from the rod.
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What a fabulous channel
get a package of large safety pins, open them up and just slide the pin end into the the fabric of the curtain and the roof. It won't damage the roof liner.
I did, and they damaged the roof. (Pulled it down.) The ones that are still in are hanging now because they didnt hold. It's okay, though.
I just found your channel. Subscribed!
You are lovely and inspiring and What’s up weirdo! ❤
That circle thing, I think is a upholstery tack to hold roof liner up.
I know I'm probably a little too late to the discussion but you really don't want to use anything like Velcro or thumbtacks that attach to the vehicles ceiling. That is called the vehicle headliner and you''re going to eventually cause the fabric to separate from the harder backer board that the fabric is spray glued too. I like the idea of screwing into the side pillars which won't cause any damage but when it comes to the ceiling itself, i think the way you have it with the center command strip is your best option as it's stuck to the plastic grey plug, not the headliner. If your headliner starts to fall, it's going to cost you easy $150.00 or more to have a replacement put into your vehicle. Most start to sag with age but you don't want to do anything to make that process speed up in any way. Hope it helps.
Thread a bungie cord through the curtain rod pocket and attach that to your hooks?
The gap is too much....just my opinion. I saw on cheap rv living Bob interviewed a lady who used some type of flat metal that she bent and molded to the curves of the roof of her van. She anchored them in tge plastic molding. (Like above where you screwed in the anchors) threaded the curtain on like a curtain rod. It looked like it worked awesome. Hope this helps.
Just came across your channel and for such a small space, youve made a great build. Instant sub 👍👍 stay safe and thanks for sharing
This chick rules. She’s right. Just try stuff.
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Use one of the spring loaded shower bar
It didn't work. I tried.
@@MyBasicJourney didn't work in my dodge either..i use twine..tie to hook on one side..then use slip knot on other side that I can pull on to make tighter or looser..or..undo..its all a pain til you find what works for us..im thinking of putting wood/panels up behind both of the front seats..for privacy and protection from flying objects..be safe..hahaha you are headed for 5k subs now..thats awesome👍take care✌💖😊
What about making some of your own stickers to sell to advertise your channel.....just a thought.
Chrome from VanCity VanLife put a curtain rod across. If I am not mistaken, he stuck the ends above the plastic piece on the sides to hold the rod, or between two plastic pieces. Then he slide the curtain onto the rod. It was a year or two ago so it would be hard to find that video he made about it. Check if there is some way you could do something similar. Good luck.
I found it! Search "Privacy Curtain Ford E250 Conversion Van". It is the episode where Chrome shows how he attached the curtain rod. He actually made a hole in the plastic headliner and stuck the rod in the hole. Hope this helps!
It does scream I live in this car. Magnetic stickers can be removed if you need to stealth camp in the city
Maybe a sunshade screen would of worked better . See some other van people using the and give you more open air through the front seat to window
They are about 7.00 at auto depts.
Solving the darkening issues, keep it simple. Take a shower curtain or an old blanket. Find an adjustable rod and just pin it side to side. Pick a blanket, throw it over that rod and .... job done. Sleep tight like a princess... 😁😉
Get a curtain rod and stick inside the area where you screwed the hooks. Seen it on another van lifers video.
Extension rods they work great
We used to put a canvas tarp on the outside and tuck it into the doors to secure it! Not so good in high wind though, but perfect otherwise!
So glad I found your channel. I really enjoy watching your adventures. Get a truck sun shade for you front windshield. Have a great life. God bless you..
Try staple gun to stop the fabric from hanging , I did it to my van , worked well
Try the shower curtain rod that pushes to the width of walls. Works great. So proud of you. I have a minivan cancel want to do this.
It's so funny I'm working on the cab divider now.
I'm making mine a three piece project.
2 permanent divider curtains behind the seats.
Then an adjustable middle curtain so I can get in and out through the cab.
I hope some time you make a video for that!! I'd love to see it. It sounds like an awesome solution.
Great idea
I wish i could watch how you do that!!
Okay my suggestion to you for a divider curtain would be to purchase a aluminum curtain rod one of the round ones and bend it to curb with your ceilingadd two curtain rod holders at each end of the van and wallah you have a divider curtain that you cannot see through
I put my van city van life stickers on my back windows 😁
Stickers look real cool. Hey howd you get that into your van? Did u use a power drill?
I love this. If you can sleep with that gap then go for it girl. If you pull the curtain tight and move the hole inward you may get a smaller gap.
Thanks, love! 💖🦄💖
I just use sun shades. And cut them to size fit the windows. They block sun and keep warmth in or cooler. That way no one can look into the windows in the front.
Have you tried bungee force for hanging your curtain...
Going back thru your beginning videos on your set up. For the blackout curtain have you tried cubicle hooks? I've seen those used.
I have a few thoughts. To attach the hair ties to the curtain you need to slip knot them through the hole.
My other though is that you need some type of "rod". Perhaps fishing line through the casing then the fishing line hooks onto the hooks. There are holes already for the line to come out of the casing/hem. I hope that makes sense. Good luck.
Thank you!
Love little joey!
I just came across your channel. I would get the appropriate size windshield cover in the meantime until you find what’s going to work best for you as far as that curtain. I didn’t notice if you have window coverings or tint on your front side windows. New sub here!!!! Stay safe
Thanks, Esther!(:
JOEY 🐾❤️
use magnetic strips on cam roof and on fabric
Yeah it’s always a struggle for privacy for me,right now I’m just using clips and it’s working👍🏻🚐☀️
What kind of clips do you use?? Do you have a video showing it?
Your dog 🐕 is so cute
That little plastic circle holds your ceiling up. ")) Haha 1:55
🤣💖💖 Thank you. I was very curious. Lmao
Sun shades would not make it do claustrophobic.
I have had the same struggles with a curtain. I think our cans have the same curve aspect. I usually just drape a black out curtain over the seats and anchor it with a small pillow on each side. I just removed the one sticker from the outside of my van, just in case it unstealths my van a little.
Does it bother you when you're sleeping to have the gap?
My Basic Journey the front windshield area slopes down too so it covers a lot. I usually roll into my sleep spot and just put the cover up and go to sleep. The seats are high enough. I try to park in spots where there is a hedge in front of me or I just roll outa there before it gets too light.
@@allisonsherman7231 I don't know why sleeping has me so worried. Lol Everyone I talk to says it's not that bad.
My Basic Journey I sleep pretty well. I am usually in a decent place and I see other vehicle dwellers. I have pepper spray and a taser. Etc. just be aware in general.
Look at van city life what he use or crystal vanner see what they are using love your channel be safe
Would a shower curtain Rod do the trick?
I got a van just like yours (same make and model just a different year) one day I'll take off and do my own adventure
Heck yeah!! (:
@@MyBasicJourney I think I'll customize it for grand caravans so I can just swap it over to another caravan when mine takes a crap
Separate the curtain into 3 pieces so it's not so heavy and use the bare minimum Velcro needed so it's easy to pull off.
Might be late but also but, Why don't you cover the front 3 Windows like you did the back? You would have more room I would think. Love yeah have fun!
How old is Joey and how do you bath him
Where did you buy those hooks you used on the two sides? Thanks!
They actually came in a set for a bungee net, and I didn't need them for that project. I'm sure you could find something similar at home depot. Just look for hook screws. Or Amazon.
What about upholstery pins?
Do y'all you an joe that's all that matters
Was sad to see you removed your p o box address for donations. We are way into being retired , and don’t have PayPal or those other accts.
Here’s a curtain tutorial on this van build! Good luck! ua-cam.com/video/g50M5He2MWs/v-deo.html&feature=share
Here is how I hang my curtain: ua-cam.com/video/Sfe_WyB49ro/v-deo.html
They block the light pretty good.
Same problem here. But then I was looking at your "closet" . Is it possible to make a frame out of smaller size pvc? Go from floor to ceiling and across?
I've thought about using piping. If you try it, let me know! (:
@@MyBasicJourney Yes I will. I remembered that in my storage I have an adjustable garment rack. I think I am going to try that first. I have learned a lot from watching you, Chrome and a few others. Thanks for taking the time to share your adventures!
Update: Ok so I used a garmet rack that was in my storage. It's working great about 5 days. The brand is mainstay adjustable garmet rack. I did have to make some adjustments. I ziptied one of the vertical poles to the bottom of the driver's seat as well as the head rest nice and tight. Did the same for the passenger side. The horizontal bar I got it tight to the side of the van.It has these locks on them. So far so good. I checked Walmart- up here they are $9.00.
@@carenmckenzie6205 nice!!! That's a great idea.😊 If this doesn't work for me, I'll definitely try that!
ua-cam.com/video/xJBUwRkonrg/v-deo.html. this is Kelly Doyle's link on how she made her front window brackets.thanks for all your videos . I enjoy them all ! Stay safe !
I love Kelly! She was one of the people that made me believe I could live in a minivan.
Your van is u an joe
Too much showing