FLOOR INSULATION (and sub floor) New FORD TRANSIT Van build
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- Опубліковано 18 лип 2020
- Ford Transit Van Build Australia | Vanlife Australia Episode 1
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After we made the hardest decision of our lives to split up and fly back to our home countries due to the Corona virus pandemic, Marcel has purchased a new van in Australia to build our new future home on wheels.
This is the first build episode of the series where the underfloor insulation and sub floor is installed. Australia doesn't get too cold unlike North America, and as a result we can get away with a much thinner, or even no underfloor insulation. I have used 15mm Foil Board for the insulation and 15mm plywood for the sub floor. I won't be installing the final flooring until most of the build is complete so not to damage it while building.
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PARTS USED
Here is the list of parts and items we have used on the van build is this episode and thus far. These are affiliate links for which I may be compensated if you purchase from the link.
THIS BUILD EPISODE
Foil Board Insulation tinyurl.com/28sjp9b8
Sound Deadener ebay.us/FJxrxG
Polyester Insulation tinyurl.com/ybcnp8zs
Link to Cheaper Insulation supplier to price match and get 10% discount tinyurl.com/dbmkm4e8
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FROM THE REST OF THE BUILD
Electrical
Circuit breaker amzn.to/3ah2iWz
2000w Pure Sine Wave inverter amzn.to/2P231Dr
DCDC 50amp charger amzn.to/3vS6B3x
Battery Monitor amzn.to/3cbsfrR
Circuit breaker amzn.to/3ah2iWz
Double Pole GPO outlet ebay.us/PsH4Jf
12v Switch Panel amzn.to/31r1z3M
Isolator switch amzn.to/3v01Vr9
70 Amp Fuse amzn.to/32TOLnb
135Ah Lithium Battery ebay.us/jPiXow
Blade fuse box amzn.to/3xgz1Fo
Wire connector kit amzn.to/3EYDnU9
100m wire roll 12AWG ebay.us/VOijcB
Split loom wire protector amzn.to/3nUtbal
30Amp relay amzn.to/3tHIlQ8
In line fuse holder amzn.to/3syyISC
12v LED downlights amzn.to/3lH7NCh
Dc-Dc 12v To 5v convertor amzn.to/3yOtxRB
12v USB charging port amzn.to/3G0sQsR
Solar Setup
100w solar panel ebay.us/N3rl0G
Large panel solar panels ebay.us/sWUKuw
Solar Cable Entry Housing Mount amzn.to/2QrvliZ
Solar Inline fuse amzn.to/2SZB15t
Solar Cable Extension amzn.to/3gZFPQj
Water System
85L Freshwater tank bit.ly/3locE9W
43L Grey water tank ebay.us/BgNneX
Water filler port amzn.to/2Q29jDz
12V water pump amzn.to/3lDV0Rd
Gas hot water heater ebay.us/XbUpHq
Water level gauge ebay.us/2QFPmN
Toilet ebay.us/eeG6wD
Kitchen Unit
65L Fridge ebay.us/gPZTbs
3 Burner Stove and Oven ebay.us/mk1Xnb
Kitchen Drawer slides amzn.to/2RkdOJW
Draw Handles amzn.to/2QOPTT9
Kitchen Mixer Tap amzn.to/3zwxnPR
Sink amzn.to/3ePVKQ2
Windows
Pop out window www.tinyurl.com/18izsan5
Sliding window www.tinyurl.com/8xudhdfb
Handy Tools
Rivnut Set amzn.to/3u92wqy
Contour Gauge amzn.to/3eaIbvj
Gas Soldering Iron amzn.to/2PGQkOK
Kreg Pocket hole jig amzn.to/3xUEcKA
Stainless Wire Brush ebay.us/UGNEg3
Brazing Rods ebay.us/rTSkSD
Mapp Gas Torch amzn.to/3xHEKDi
Silicone Finishing Gauges amzn.to/3sC8U9N
Sausage Gun amzn.to/2XAG9z5
Notched Trowel amzn.to/3nWgvja
Ventilation
12v Exhaust Vent and fan amzn.to/3JJ7QsY
Sirroco II fan amzn.to/3nIZt7r
Roof Top Deck
Led light bar ebay.us/fKrS9Z
Tie Down D rings amzn.to/3nFHy1q
End caps amzn.to/3wNTEYk
Other
Diesel Heater amzn.to/3nHepl3
Hard plastic shims tinyurl.com/y5pollc4
Heavy Duty Drawer Slides amzn.to/3z67RkY
Gas box www.tinyurl.com/5gzdu36w
Gas struts amzn.to/39aUx3P
Push button locks amzn.to/3cc9cxK
Smart Projector amzn.to/3h62ueO
Music: Tobu - Reflection
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I've watched the complete set of videos on this build several times, you've got some really helpful stuff on them. Thanks a lot mate. Glad you and your lady are back together finally.
Cheers. Sooo glad you are getting some use out of them. and yes we are so dam happy to be back together again.
Thank you so much for letting us know about the contour gauge! That's going to make my conversion SOOOO much easier
Happy to help!
Awesome videos on your latest build, So helpful to have all the little details included. I’m contemplating a build but have 0 experience, so I’m making notes..!
Glad it was helpful! good luck with your potential build
Yes please dude, would love a separate video on the design! Love your content, thank you!
Noted!
Watching your work and taking notes just getting started on my VW LT35, many great ideas.
Great to hear! Good luck on your build!
bless you for including the contour gauge no one ever says how they do it
Yes they are a very helpful tool. I finally decided to buy one after 2 builds and its been a charm. Much quicker that cutting out cardboard templates thats for sure!
Yes that's a great tip!
Ripper video mate. Keen to see the progress unfold. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻
Thanks mate, Glad your enjoying it! Hoping to close the gap on the video releases too so stay tuned!
SALTY VANVENTURES love it mate.
Nice video! Love the cinematic shots you've thrown in. We are framing our floor this week 😁 🤙
Thank you, trying to make these videos a bit interesting haha. Nice! I'll have to have a look at your van build!
Bravo! A beautiful build!! 👏👏👏
Thank you! 😊
Waiting to see how you install the decking out back , something I ve been keen to do myself. Good job 🏴
Me and my partner bought our first van last week! Using the foilboard and ply batten technique to get a start on it this weekend 👌
That is awesome!
Love these videos. I literally just bought the same insulation the other day for my van! Good to have an Australian reference for van conversion. I suspect Bunnings is about to take a lot more of my money! Haha. Cheers for the vids.
Haha awesome! Remember to take advantage of the price beat guarantee at Bunnings!
Just got a keg pocket hole gig must pick up a.contour gauge when I get the ply. Spending money on good tools saves time and gives a neater finish. Great instructions, good work.
Right on! those little things are worth their weight in gold! Super handy.
Following this with great interest. You asked if there was interest in a video on understanding your design decisions, yes I would be very interested to understand your design thoughts. I was intrigued to see you had built the bed cross-ways - at 6 foot four I would not have thought you would have had the internal room to do this, but I am sure you have measured everything
I am very determined to save the space by sleeping widthwise and I really want a fixed bed in this van so I will make it work. My calculations say I will "fit" but I might have to sleep a little on a diagonal to me comfortable. But i'm happy with that if it means I can pull it off. The walls of the bed will have minimal insulation as to save space with 3 or 5mm over that to cover it up.
I'm starting to convert the exact same van, and your videos are great! Lots of inspiration and really helpful ideas, so thanks. It seems like you are a master of SketchUp, dude! Any chance you would be willing to provide the empty shell SketchUp of the van? I'm currently working with a simple box, but it's not doing the trick for the bed area, etc. Either way, I hope to meet up somewhere around the world with our vans in the future. Cheers and keep it up making great content! Subscribed on both my accounts. Excited to follow along.
Hi mate, just a bit of advice, doing a van as well...you really need some kind of sound deadner over the wheel arches. making the box to go over is a good idea, and you have the form board. If you get insulation , even the earth wool, fill it inside that box over the arch, it helps with noise and insulation as the air gap otherwise its a wasted space....
Funny you say that, I drove around with it in this state for a couple of days and then bought some sound deadener. Made a big difference when driving in the rain and not getting the water hammering the wheel arches. It will be featured in a future video when I sound deaden the whole van.
Just bought a 2005 transit LWB diesel an hour ago for 3k with some stuff to fix up. Limp mode problem, hopefully algae or something. Anyway, binged all your vids about a month ago and your guys content is top shelf! Learned so much and definitely the most underwatched, criminally undersubscribed van channels. Yous are champions and can't wait to take what I'm learning and apply to my van thing. Cheers and all the best :)
Wow thank you so much for the amazing comment. Very humbling. Hope these videos are helping you out then for your conversion.
Hi Daniel, I just found this channel (great job, Salty!) and your comment; I also bought a 2005 transit LWB that has a limp mode problem that neither the RAC workshop or an auto electrician/mechanics shop has been able to solve... did you find out what was wrong with yours?
Hi Robert, I never got round to fixing it, so not 100% but the signs lead to 2 faulty diesel injectors and they are super expensive to replace so I sold it but kinda regret that. You can get the refurbished I think?@@RobertFernihough-wj1fb
@@danielphillips2855 Thanks Daniel, I appreciate that you took the time and it gives me somewhere to start... cheers!
You had me at “sliding deck” in the back, as you’re only the second one doing this I’ve seen so far - and I planned this as well into my build a while ago. The width is limited by the wheel wells, unless you come up with a clever idea 🤔 can’t wait to see it all unfold! 🤗🇨🇦🇲🇶👌
I'm very determined to make this work. Fortunately this van is so wide the width between the wheel arches is 1.3m so it's wide enough for what I think will work.
Loving your channel. So glad I found it.
Regarding the deck, sliding, yep I can do that. But one question I've just found after finding the right sliders....it's a shower deck.
What or how are you dealing with water on the deck....the deck will have excess water on it from the shower. How are you dealing with that going back into the van
Excellent choice for the height! Dang annoying that you have to be separated in these difficult times...
Since I'm in AU too, I've been watching your Bunnings product choices with interest :-)
I'd be very interested to see a video on sketchup. I've got sketchup Make.
Yea this is the only van in it's size that has the extra high roof. I didn't want on of the extra long vans as you can't fit them in car spots unlike this one. Yeh it been tough with the forced separation but we are hopeful it will end soon.
Superb Video George U.K.
Glad you enjoyed it
Too bad that I did not find your video 2 weeks ago when I had to cut my plywood subfloor. I could have looked for a similar great tool like your contour tool.
Oh brilliant idea of padding the wheel base boxes with insulation. I have not seen this after watching over 300 videos. Most people have been attachin insulation directly on the wheel bases.
Yes those contour gauges are great for van builds. It has come in handy in so many places with all the awkward shapes of the van. Good to hear i'm pioneering haha! I did end up sticking some deadener to the wheel arches but the boxes work great with the insulation!
Loving the channel mate...you can make a free contour gauge with a piece of cardboard (has to be the cardboard with the ripple in between) cut into rectangle shape or any shape you want and about 20 or so and and wooden skewers. Cut the pointy edges off the wooden skewers and slide them into the cardboard (in the ripple bit). It's dodgy but it's free...lol...keep up the good work mate. Thanks again
Great tip! It would get me out of a pickle if i lost mine for sure. Would also work great on bigger corners too!
Have you done a video on the installation of gas lines in your van...I saw the bottle installation but not the gas lines installation...thanks
I’ve been wondering about screwing the wood planks into the floor. Seems like a lot of people just glue it down but it doesn’t seem like enough to me. Thanks for sharing!!
There is a good change that just gluing it down will allow the sub floor framing to come loose over time. Hence its a good idea to add a couple of screws in there to really hold it down. Don't forget to always check where your screws will pop out and spray them with a bit of rust paint too from underneath
Great job thanks for sharing i if you can be great to see as much off your build as possible. Cabinet build, electrical but looking forward so please film it your deck
Thank you! Yes I have been filming continuously. all the steps in the van build process. Stay tuned for a new video dropping in the next couple of days!
I know i am very late commenting but i would really like the know the size screws you used to screw the Frame into the Metal Original Van Floor. I know there are things under the van that i dont want to puncture when screwing into the Van Floor
Your videos are great! Could you please post another video about the van design I’m getting ready to build out my Ford transit and I would like to model it off of yours.
Thanks mate. I've flagged that for a future episode!
love the build. just got on the bandwagon now. are you able to share you sketch up design at all? id love to have a look at what little intricicies you have designed
After a lot of requests I am no setting up an online store where you can purchase the full model. If you would like to grab it before it goes live send me an email saltyvanventres@gmail.com
Sold me on the contour gauge!
They are a godsent for making near corner cuts!
Hi mate, I'm building my ford transit and I'll get the same than you. What is the matching prices in bunnings?? Thank you in advance ❤️
Great video, thanks!! I'm about to embark on the floor so this video really interested me. Is there a reason why you wouldn't use the plywood strips BETWEEN the ridges of the floor? (I'm trying to preserve height.)
Yes, you can if your not going to install floor insulation. There needs to be a frame above the van floor for the insulation to sit.
Very helpful, thank you!
Did you use 15mm marine ply or standard for the subfloor? We were going to use 9mm but it feels really flimsy and bends a lot when you walk across it.. Thanks!
I used 15mm standard CD grade ply. Reason being for the rigidity. Although doing it again i probably would have gone with 12mm just due to the close proximity of the floor studs i used. Yes i would say that 9mm would be much to thin for sure!
Hey there! Great videos so far. As we are planning to buy just the same model and i am the same in height as you are i have a question regarding the bed. Do you want to extend the walls at the side? Because other way there wont be a way to fit in that bed at 6‘4? 😅
The bed length is 6"3 but because I don't actually sleep as stiff as a board so I find it a good fit. If you sleep on a slight angle you get a few more inches too. Extending the walls with flares was my first option but seeing how crazy expensive they are to get them to Aus (about 4k and unpainted) i opted for this option and i'm really happy with it so far.
On the rear opening (I guess on the step side ,too)... how do you finish off the subfloor and floor to make it look good and to seal it?
I will wait until i have layed my final flooring before completing the floor trimming. It will either be aluminum angle or potentially a dark hard wood angle. This will hide the edges of the both the flooring and sub floor
Great video.. did you also glue the foam to the van?
Thanks! The foam in the floor is not glued down as it is just squeezed into position with the floor battens so gluing them would not be necessary.
Just bought a Renault Traffic for conversion, so obviously a lot less height in the back. I notice Bunnings also sells 10mm foil board, think that would be thick enough?
Should do the trick
Hello Mate, I’m watching you channel with delight as I’m building a Renault Master. Just wondering, did you stick the foil board down on the floor or just place it in between the battens?
Steve. (TILDA 2)
I just cut them to size at fit them snugly in place. Didn't glue them down
Can you please make a video of how you designed you van build using Sketup. A tutorial how to do it. Thank you in advance
I'll for sure add it to the list
Did you varnish or apply anything on the floor before starting to build on it?
I know you then varnish the wooden floor, but I’m interested in knowing if any moisture could get trapped in the floor (I did the same insulation as you) so basically if you think it’s not necessary
Not on the subfloor no. Im not concerned about moisture getting in the floor. It's pretty sealed now that the floor boards are in over the top.
Hey mate, just curious about removing the cargo barrier. Do you know if an engineering certificate is required for insurance reason? Thanks, enjoyed the video and keen to keep an eye on the build
Not officially but I just chucked my barrier out today and had a bit of an inspection of the barrier. It really is just thin sheet metal, so thin I was able to fold it in half twice to throw it in a bin. There were no crossbars for support that would suggest it's use for structural support.
Just wondered on your thinking as in No solar up top??
Well it all depends on what power consumers you plan to install, time spent off grid without engineer running and the size of your battery bank. Doable Uber the right circumstances of preferred travel
Hi bro, why did you batten the floor for the insulation & not just glue n screw it straight down in full size sheets?
So the weight of the conversion doesn’t squish the foam insulation
Hi Salty, after a year in the Van how do you find your insulation holding up? Anything you'd do differently?
Perfect. Not a problem. Wouldn't have changed a thing
G'day bloke. I've got myself a 2023 XLWB high roof FWD van coming next year (im also 6'4). Hoping that I can get your sketchup model from you???
Yes you sure can. It is available from the website. The link is in the description.
Grate job can you tell me the name of the Design program please a video would help as well thanks Patrick
Check the video on my channel dedicated to how to design your van with the program sketchup
Is there and chance I can grab the 3d sketch up, and the one with your designs in it? Thanks mate!
Same question here
Let me third that.
Hi. Trying to get through floor with pilot hole for diesel heater but after getting through wood it wont go any further. Do I need a different drill bit? My van is a fairly old Transit. (Already converted)
You will need a high speed steel drill bit "HSS" designed to drill metal. There are also different thicknesses of steel in the floor. The main floor wis 1-1.5mm sheet steel but if you drill through something thicker (2-3mm) it will be very hard. You need a sharp drill bit. For bigger holes for the diesel heater you can use a step drill ( they look like little Christmas trees), I prefer these over hole saws. Hope that helps
@@SALTYVANVENTURES Thank you. Yes, done it now. Got some Cobolt drill bits and used a hole saw. Worked a treat. The step bits look interesting!
Could you give us a url for the design program you use.
you can find it here:
www.sketchup.com/plans-and-pricing/sketchup-free
with ur whole build that u have done ur self how much is ur budget and will u hit ur target and how much have u spent so far
I haven't tallied up how much I has spent yet. I've been holding on to all the receipts and Ill dedicate a video to that what I am done. I estimated the build cost would be about $15-20k AUD and I think I might be a bit over 20k now.
Hi, what length are those self-tapping screws you are using on the floor frame? I have just started my build and first up is the floor, but not sure on length of screws to use...was thinking of using 20mm - 2011 LWB high roof Transit. Also, do you think it's worth use stainless steel screws?
Screws were 20-25mm 8g, just enough to go through the 15mm ply and into the floor. The self drilling screws are measured I believe from the tip to the flush head (and there is no thread where the cutting bit is) hence why you man need the 25mm
@@SALTYVANVENTURES Thanks mate. It can get a bit overwhelming trying to figure it all out, but your videos have been excellent as a "how-to" resource. Pretty entertaining too. Cheers :)
@@SALTYVANVENTURES you say "just enough to go....into the floor". I think there's a real risk in going through the floor of the van and exposing the screws on the underside, which would risk water intrusion. On the other hand, if we are trying to go to pierce through the floor, then the screws just barely grip the floor. Both are a risk, so is it even worth screwing? Perhaps just the adhesive is sufficient and safer? I'd love to get your thoughts on this.
How’s do people manage to put there bed in sideways? Ford transit are 1.78cm on the inside before upgrades I’m 10 cm to tall
Not true. They are wider around waste height. Don't believe what the specs say, measure one for yourself.
Where do I get the Sketch Up Pro program?
Check my video devoted to the Sketchup program
What happened to the van in Chile?
It is still in Chile with some friends of ours waiting on our return
Just contemplating a build - I'm 67 and no carpentry experience - woo hoo 😮 - absorbing your vids like a sponge - cheers - just a question - when screwing the timber sheet flooring I'm assuming its going down into the timber strips of the framework for the insulation ?? - cheers
Awesome! I hope you are getting some use of of the videos then!. Yes the sub floor is screwed into the strips that were glued and screwed into the van floor.
being so tall how will you got in a width size bed?? our biggest design dilemma!!
The bed measures 189cm across, I'm 191cm. I fit comfortably as when I sleep I don't stretch out straight. And if you sleep on the slightest of angles you get a few more inches too.
Also, what thickness is the ply you are using for the floor? Sorry but there is no mention of the ply thickness or the screw length in your videos - and I'm a noob.
Just arrived here: imgur.com/a/8bHv6IV
The floor was 15mm ply, on reflection I could have used 12mm and would next time.
@@SALTYVANVENTURES That sounds like a great idea. Thank you.
@@SALTYVANVENTURES bought 12mm as you suggested because it makes sense. just completed the sub floor framing. one thing I learnt during the process was to BUY AN IMPACT DRILL. Drilling pilot holes sucks, but an impact drill will remove the need for them and speed the build process up considerably.
@@Vlaid65 were you not worried of piercing through the floor and risking water intrusion?
Is this van a manual or Automatic?
This is a manual
Could you just use liquid nails without putting holes in the floor?
Well you can but there is no guarantee the glue won't degrade and maybe move over time. Liquid nails drys fairly hard so isn't the best for a moving rattling van. For me the idea behind it it had the screws hold the wood down the the glue help and also stop any squeaking. It also solves the problem of the wood moving while the glue is drying and also having the wood dry flat
@@SALTYVANVENTURES thank you. Do you have to rust proof the holes? I really appreciate your videos, I'm a kiwi wanting to get a transit and do it out but I have no experience. So I'm looking for cheaper options to. Can I also ask where you got your sound deadening matt from please. Love your story.
Can you renovate my van if I buy one please I don’t mind paying I’m in Brisbane
Unfortunately I'm not converting vans at the moment.
Those Ford transits sure are ugly! Good job, great video.
You grow a fondness to their shape over time.
it is Not new van...
New for me!
Poor music
Poor comment
@@SALTYVANVENTURES Why?