How to insulate and carpet a ford transit custom

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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2022
  • Here i start the conversation of my transit custom work van into an off grid camper van.
    I hope you enjoy this video, if so, please subscribe, comment and keep your eye out for part 2 (the double pull out bed)
    Fully inspired by ‪@MatArmstrongbmx‬ … so much that i just bought a second van! Im really excited for the next build and ive not finished this one yet.
    Thanks to ‪@CombeValleyCampers‬ for the 4way stretch carpet, this product is incredible, even for first timers like me! 10/10 for service and super fast delivery
    Music by ‪@ThePetersens‬ and ‪@LucaStricagnoli‬
    Thankyou for awesome music.
    #campervan #howto #ford #vanlife #camperbuild #carpet #camperconversion #camper #campers #offgrid #solar #solarpanel #van

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  • @russfoggan4092
    @russfoggan4092 6 місяців тому +2

    Enjoy the vids and we are learning a lot but more than anything we appreciate the music selection

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  5 місяців тому +1

      Really 😃 thats great news, a lot of thought went into the playlist 😎🙏🏻🙏🏻 thankyou

    • @lewisswift6269
      @lewisswift6269 5 місяців тому

      Yep love the tune selection 👌 makes for a pleasurable viewing! Nice one dude 🙌

  • @bstephen9
    @bstephen9 11 місяців тому +1

    Love it listening to nice cover of the cranberries. Great work also!

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  7 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoy it!

  • @jg95079
    @jg95079 3 місяці тому +1

    "poppy bubble sh*t* 😂😂😂

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  3 місяці тому

      Hahaa perfect description 😂

  • @mrdirle489
    @mrdirle489 Рік тому +1

    This is brilliant mate very helpful to a first timer

  • @boatingsibbingandwandering3262
    @boatingsibbingandwandering3262 6 днів тому

    Ours will be a day van with the odd night sleeping so not interested in insulation. There are many quite large recesses in there that can be made good use of for storage space me thinks.

  • @alanfaulkner6329
    @alanfaulkner6329 Рік тому +1

    Fair play mate. Cracking job. Have a covert transit custom camper. Did not however do the work myself.

  • @michsurfer
    @michsurfer Рік тому +2

    Sick music selections!!!!!!

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  Рік тому +1

      Hahaa yuss!! A man with taste!! 🤌🏻

  • @jackman933
    @jackman933 Рік тому +1

    Ayyyyy nice dude! Vans going to be mega!🤘

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  Рік тому

      Hahaa thanks man, you are like no1 to ever join me on my van life tours 🤩 do you’ve seen it from day 1

  • @okuma_fpv
    @okuma_fpv Рік тому +1

    Looks great brotha🙌

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  Рік тому +1

      Thanks mate 🙏🏻

  • @gnarlybadger690
    @gnarlybadger690 Рік тому +1

    looks banging, be nice to see how it progresses

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  Рік тому +1

      Thanks man, i have a bit more progress now, just need to edit the footage 😎🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @jenniferhewson3079
    @jenniferhewson3079 Рік тому

    I've just got my first van and your video is helpful...can you make recommendations for the mayerias you used?

  • @Pirelli1979
    @Pirelli1979 6 місяців тому +1

    Nice job. Looking up to do my own transit Custom.

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  5 місяців тому

      Thanks man. Any help needed give me a holla 😎

  • @ianwright308
    @ianwright308 11 місяців тому +1

    That looks superb, im looking at converting my Mk7 Transit... so great tips. One thing im wanting to do is use as much of those holes in the body work for storage. There is a cool company called Kiravans that makes panels you replace the wooden ones with, and they have pockets built into them. They are on the expensive side, so going to try and make some custom ones myself that will fit in for what I need. Such a waste of much needed valuable space otherwise.

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  7 місяців тому +1

      That is a great idea, ill have a look now 😊

  • @jadephotography1
    @jadephotography1 4 місяці тому

    Nice Jammys and video.

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  4 місяці тому

      Thanks 😆 it was a lazy day 😄

  • @karenseale3769
    @karenseale3769 6 місяців тому

    I watched this and thought, ok yeah, I can do that ……….. and I almost have, it took you one day it’s taken me six weeks so far, 😂 I think the carpet you use is key though, cutting the carpet I bought proved to be a right mare!

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  5 місяців тому

      Hahaaa brilliant. I have the benefit of refurbishing houses on a time frame so this was not to bad. Dont over thing it, judge lean on the side of caution when making the cuts and yes the 4 way stretch carpet is so easy to use and cheap too! £135 total and i think 15 linear mtrs x 2mtrs

  • @addictedtoangling
    @addictedtoangling Рік тому +1

    Very very nice job mate im thinking of doing my custom with the 4 way stretch carpet in the back and putting a laminate floor in its not for camper use its my daily drive i do a lot of angling so its a must cheers fella

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  Рік тому +1

      Thats awesome mate get to it!! Its not easy but at the same time its not too difficult. Mine is also a daily driver but i travel the UK flying race drones so its also a must 😎✌🏻

    • @addictedtoangling
      @addictedtoangling Рік тому +1

      @@Mambafpv yea im going to do it it makes a helluva difference to the van cheers fella

  • @SONICTONICfpv
    @SONICTONICfpv Рік тому +1

    Nice job mardude.

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  Рік тому +1

      Thankyou 😎🙏🏻

  • @Fikxd
    @Fikxd Рік тому +1

    Hi mate cracking job so far! Curious as to what carpet you’re using?

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  Рік тому

      Thanks man, I appreciate that.
      Im using 4way stretch from Combe valley campers mate.

  • @samgraham9754
    @samgraham9754 10 місяців тому

    Looks wicked buddy, what's the insulation you used to fill in the cavities? Thanks buddy

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  5 місяців тому +1

      BnQ recycled plastic insulation. And thanks 🙏🏻 again

  • @kevinpeters5589
    @kevinpeters5589 Рік тому +1

    Great work! Can just about hear you unfortunately👍🏻

  • @johnob28
    @johnob28 Рік тому

    Lovely job. How many meters of carpet did you use? It looks like you use a lot more carpet carpeting the frame and panels separately. Way better job though having access to remove the panels again👏

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  7 днів тому

      15 linear meters mate. Combe valley campers stock it at a great price too

  • @jbclockpicker
    @jbclockpicker Рік тому +1

    Hey man,
    Where did you get the Sidepanels?

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  Рік тому +1

      I was lucky enough to uncover them in the first few minutes of the video pal

  • @will1565
    @will1565 2 місяці тому

    Alright, Neal great video. Quick question, what year/mk van have you got? I just started converting my mk8, removed the ply kit and those fresh ply panels were missing. I've found some online but they look very different to yours.

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  2 місяці тому +1

      Hey bro and thanks, it is a 2016, not sure about the “mk” sorry

    • @will1565
      @will1565 2 місяці тому

      @@Mambafpv Same year as mine then, I managed to pick one up with only 24k on the clock :) Anyway, so all the kits I can find, have the back panel as one big unit which looks a bit rubbish. Maybe its because mine is LWB, is your SWB?

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  2 місяці тому +1

      @@will1565 mine is a long wheel base, i guess i was lucky to have them hiding behind the work panels. Have you have the engine recall done yet? 2016 all have recall warranty.

    • @will1565
      @will1565 2 місяці тому

      @@Mambafpv Um no, I had no idea about this. It was owned by a council contractor so I'd like to think they took care of that. Any idea how I would find out?

  • @josephcurwen3559
    @josephcurwen3559 13 днів тому

    Hi. What screws did you use to fix the stretch carpeted plywood to the wall. Was they self tappers with washers.

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  7 днів тому

      OG panel clips that where holding the old ones on mate

  • @crxspybacon123
    @crxspybacon123 7 місяців тому +1

    Hi mate what tool did you use to get those little plastic poppers out so easily??

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  7 місяців тому +1

      I believe i used a flat head screwdriver mate

  • @Jawardson
    @Jawardson 5 місяців тому

    quick question the spray adhesive for the insulation does it have to be temperature sensitive TIA

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  7 днів тому

      I suggest temp sensitive yes mate, i didnt and 1 year later the insulation sags a little

  • @harrybailey3591
    @harrybailey3591 9 місяців тому

    How do you get power into the back of the van ? I’m not making a camper hut want some power so if I decide to sleep in there every now and again. I can get lights etc charger

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  5 місяців тому

      So you need an inverter for 240 power, about 3000w is plenty, and a split / smart charger wire to the ignition to charge leisure batter. Wire battery to inverter and bobs ur uncle. Charge when driving or idling 👍🏻

  • @peteyeomans9028
    @peteyeomans9028 27 днів тому

    Hi. What glue did you use for the carpet mate?

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  7 днів тому

      Carpet tack spray adhesive mate

  • @ynnec
    @ynnec Рік тому

    Where did you buy the bubbel metalic thing?

  • @user-tb9zm5sh2f
    @user-tb9zm5sh2f Рік тому

    How much carpet will I need to order to do this.. oh and BTW is this a long wheel base?

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  Рік тому

      Yes mate long wheel base, i think it was 20 linear mtrs (20x2) if I remember correctly

    • @user-tb9zm5sh2f
      @user-tb9zm5sh2f Рік тому

      @@Mambafpv Thanks legend

  • @lesliewilsher1775
    @lesliewilsher1775 Рік тому

    How much material did you use for carpet

  • @rustyrims05
    @rustyrims05 Рік тому

    I’m in the process of converting my ex welfare van into a ‘tin tent’. It’s not insulated but I have a wife to cuddle up to.😁. We’re leaving the toilet in but I’ve opened it up to give access to the back of the van and to be able to fit a motorbike in. I’ll be using the four way stretch carpet and vinyl floor covering on the floor. It’s all very exciting.
    I really like your panelling idea, though. Did the panels come with the van or did you make them?

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  Рік тому +1

      Nice dude, the welfare vans are great, looking forward to see how you get on with yours and i might get one for the next build 😎✌🏻

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  Рік тому +1

      Oh apologies, i found the panels behind the main panelling. They are the originals ✌🏻

    • @rustyrims05
      @rustyrims05 Рік тому

      Ok, thanks. I’ll probably just four way stretch carpet mine. We don’t intend to do any winter camping but I must say your method looks a lot better, fantastic in fact , than what I have.

  • @blackbeard1074
    @blackbeard1074 Рік тому

    What about air flow

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  7 днів тому

      Cab windows provide flow

  • @jenniferhewson3079
    @jenniferhewson3079 Рік тому

    *materials

  • @espr7564
    @espr7564 Рік тому

    Music destroyed your video 😱😱😱😱

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  Рік тому

      I really enjoyed the music to be honest but thanks for the feed back 👍🏻

  • @petergannon9721
    @petergannon9721 11 місяців тому +1

    Will someone put this poor singer out of her misery.

    • @Mambafpv
      @Mambafpv  7 днів тому

      How dare you sir 😆😆 shes a beautiful singer “the petersons” 😎👌🏻