Van Conversion: Installed a Bulkhead Wall with Sliding Door

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  • Опубліковано 17 лис 2024

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  • @BarryDuttonSellsHomes
    @BarryDuttonSellsHomes 4 роки тому +7

    I was excited to find this video. I was laying in bed 2 yrs ago and came up with the idea of an insulated pocket door just like this to cover all the ideas you discussed, and nobody was talking about this idea for #VanLife --- I mean, I was really excited today to find this LOL!! Good on you!!

  • @mjremy2605
    @mjremy2605 4 роки тому +14

    This was incredibly helpful! I needed to see how vertical divider walls were put up in a van and there is very little info on that. The detail on how you connected the wall to top, sides, and bottom was very helpful and spot on! Esp the kreg screw connections. Never thought of that.
    I think a Contour Gauge Profile tool, or scribe would be very helpful for making the template for the van's curved sides and top. This is such a painful process of trial and error manually.
    Photography is excellent, great detail views, clear professional audio quality, and very pertinent information. Not sure why this channel is not more popular. Great work on all fronts. Subscribed.

  • @theblacktiebarber376
    @theblacktiebarber376 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for making this video. I have been looking for quite a while for something similar.

  • @heyb6268
    @heyb6268 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for the great idea! I also noticed Johnson Hardware makes a wall mounted version of this door-track. “2610 wall mounted track” for anyone interested.

  • @lesowen3
    @lesowen3 4 роки тому +6

    Super helpful! Been trying to figure out how to accomplish this, and your video is spot-on. Enjoying the other videos as well. Thanks for sharing!

  • @shawnspringer6522
    @shawnspringer6522 4 роки тому +2

    Very excellent workmanship. I’m gonna be making a bulkhead for my work truck and this is going to help me very much. Thank you for making such an excellent video.

  • @KelsAndJay
    @KelsAndJay 2 роки тому

    Smashed it. Look great!!

  • @davidvincent2nd757
    @davidvincent2nd757 3 роки тому +1

    I think it’s the best one I’ve viewed yet . I’ve watched a hundred. I like you kept the opening as small as possible. Most people the wood on each side even with the arm rest . Personally I want to put a nice size closet behind the passenger seat. I plan to put a dryer vent at the bottom of the closet for a stand up air conditioner to vent into the back in summer. Then in winter I can put diesel fuel container in food well on passenger side and diesel heater in closet which can also be hooked up to dryer vent heating the back . Keep taking your time . I subscribed .

  • @niverssss
    @niverssss 3 роки тому +1

    Great video I'm going to do pretty much the same with mine and I didn't know how well now I do thank you I'm going to use mine for insulation from the cold good job

  • @POP3O2
    @POP3O2 5 років тому +2

    This so much helpful. I couldnt find any bulkhead wall builds.

    • @alanaknox49
      @alanaknox49 4 роки тому

      If you are, one of my favourites is 'the indie projects'

  • @barry-cq4xg
    @barry-cq4xg 3 роки тому

    really nice job, well executed. Sliding doors are ideal for campervans.

  • @aag6499
    @aag6499 4 роки тому +9

    Next time use a 2 inch washer or a mayonaise cap with a tiny hole and run it along your panels . This is very accurate.

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  4 роки тому +1

      That is really good idea! Thanks

    • @TacoBellWerewolf
      @TacoBellWerewolf 4 роки тому +1

      Seconded on the washer. It's how I did the curves for the shower walls in my sprinter.

    • @happyshoe1
      @happyshoe1 5 місяців тому

      Brilliant. Year’s later! Thank you.

  • @johnfarthing6174
    @johnfarthing6174 3 роки тому

    Nicely done!

  • @WeekendRVing
    @WeekendRVing 3 роки тому

    Very well explained. This is exactly what I want built for our future van.

  • @sukamayoutube2323
    @sukamayoutube2323 3 роки тому +3

    I think in the UK your van wouldn't pass an MOT test if you cover the air bags, incase anyone else is watching from the UK. Cute build though!! :)

    • @devonbradley3395
      @devonbradley3395 Рік тому

      Yeah she really sounds like she’s from the uk

    • @slahultarn
      @slahultarn 6 місяців тому

      You need steel for saftey. Wood breaks if you panicbrake and something hit the door/wall. But very nice setup.

  • @catfish24
    @catfish24 3 роки тому

    Very good work.

  • @Lauralietx
    @Lauralietx Рік тому

    Nice job!!

  • @CrimpKeeper
    @CrimpKeeper 4 роки тому

    Super dope. And subscribed. Thanks for sharing

  • @vanlifeforgoldenrhodes
    @vanlifeforgoldenrhodes 4 роки тому +1

    Very NICE! I haven't seen it done this way before and I like it this way. I like how it went all the way to the ceiling.

  • @MikeZuro-og9oh
    @MikeZuro-og9oh Рік тому

    This partition is absolutely necessary if you hope to regulate the temperature inside the van. The cab windows are just too big to keep out heat and cold. My idea was to have a Tri slide door where both pieces slide behind drivers seat so you can swivel the passenger seat.

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  Рік тому

      I definitely agree about the cab temperature. A tri-slide door would be a great idea for a swivel seat it!

  • @lesliehunter1823
    @lesliehunter1823 Рік тому

    I like the idea but I would make two changes. The sliding door would go in a track to keep it from rattling. I would also make it way shorter so I could take advantage of the space over the front seats to use as storage.

  • @PrairieValleyProjects
    @PrairieValleyProjects 4 роки тому +1

    Wow nice job 😀😀😀😀😀

  •  4 роки тому +2

    Fantástico video.

  • @Torin_by_the_Ocean
    @Torin_by_the_Ocean 4 роки тому +1

    I built a hr transit as well. Made an insulated partition wall. I wasn't as careful with the template though. ☺

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  4 роки тому

      Your partition wall came out great! I just watched your build video. Mine isn't insulated and I can tell a big difference in temperature also. Lots of good reason to build a partition.

    • @Torin_by_the_Ocean
      @Torin_by_the_Ocean 4 роки тому

      @@ArtfulOutdoorAdventures thanks. I'm vegan too. ☺

  • @longhairmullet
    @longhairmullet 4 роки тому +1

    Found your video while searching Van Bulhead Sliding Door.. thanks for the details. Perhaps in the follow up video you can show us the view from inside the cab to get a peek at the door, sliding hardwear , and the air bag covers than you carved down. Thanks.

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  4 роки тому +1

      I'll try to show a better view of it from the cab area in a future video if I can. The limited space made for a difficult camera angle. At 10:04 and 10:13 in the video you can see a little of it from the cab.

  • @VanlifeSurvivalist
    @VanlifeSurvivalist 4 місяці тому

    Nice work. I would love to know if the room upfront is enough with the would partitions there

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  4 місяці тому

      There isn’t a lot of leg room for a taller person, but it was perfect for me and my husband.

  • @GaryYoung-eq1ph
    @GaryYoung-eq1ph Рік тому

    l have an iron cage and door, security is major reason I like them, once someone broke in the cab section ,but i was well protected, which intruder took off when heard moving around behind protective iron door, he never saw me

  • @robertward553
    @robertward553 4 роки тому +1

    Looks great, nice job by the man.

  • @Anna-io5fs
    @Anna-io5fs 4 роки тому +2

    This is helpful, although no insulation on the door? Also will you not put another piece of wood in the cab side to cover the metal piece above so it only shows grey wood? I wonder how a pocket door and a bulkhead storage would work. For the dead space above the driver and passenger seats and for more storage. I’m 5 1” so crouching to get into the cab probably wouldn’t be an issue. Want to do this cabinet bulkhead and pocket door for my build. Haven’t seen many helpful videos like this tho.

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks Callie. I'm happy you found the video helpful. We didn't insulate and we didn't add another wall on the cab side. To do so would have made the cab area very tight for the average person. The sliding door works well. But my husband has to pull the seat back against it to drive. He is about 5.5, so I think someone taller than that might find they don't have enough leg room. Crouching hasn't been an issue for us though. Hope this helps.

    • @Anna-io5fs
      @Anna-io5fs 4 роки тому

      Ok, so you won’t utilize the headliner space then? Good info

  • @christine9604frisco
    @christine9604frisco 2 роки тому

    Looks like you’ll lose all the overhead space where “the attic” usually goes. That was valuable real estate. Also, now there’s very little space behind the seats to stow things. It’s a lovely carpentry job, impressive, but I wonder about these things I mentioned.

    • @Nowindresistance
      @Nowindresistance Рік тому

      She still has all that space, it’s just inside the cargo area instead of inside of the van area. Would you rather have space behind the seats or an extra foot of length in your living area? Your comment makes no sense.

  • @libran3051
    @libran3051 4 роки тому

    Ingenious :) !

  • @SaMiChi
    @SaMiChi 4 роки тому +2

    Hello, nice job. How has the partition affected the seat position? Maybe it's different for the high roof, but I have a medium roof, regular wheel base and placing a partition against the B Pillar leaves a very uncomfortable seating position and I'm a short person. I was thinking of making a partition about 12" inches back. Thanks for the video, gives me a better idea of how to approach this problem.

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  4 роки тому +2

      Hi Thanks. The seat position could be an issue for someone with longer legs. It isn't any issue for me, but I'm 4' 10." My husband is 5'6" and he sits a little more upright than he normally would but says it isn't uncomfortable. I have the long wheel base - not sure if cab is any different. I think You have to go with what is comfortable for you. Also if you see yourself selling it later then you might not want the cab as short. Setting it 12" back would be enough I think. Also that would make it a lot easier to build, although you obviously lose some living space.

    • @SaMiChi
      @SaMiChi 4 роки тому +1

      @@ArtfulOutdoorAdventures Thanks for the reply, I hope everything is going well with the van. I'll be building my partition this week. Stay safe and take care.

  • @treal512
    @treal512 2 роки тому

    This is what I would like to make for my Ford Transit Connect that is a much smaller van. Do you have any updated videos on the door now? Do you all still have the partition? Any likes or dislikes since building it? Thank you :)

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  2 роки тому

      One of the best decisions I made was this bulkhead! 😀 I haven’t done any update videos specific to the bulkhead. The door still works great. I added a latch at the bottom and a pull in the middle. My husband feels like it makes the cab area a little small, but it’s perfect for me lol. I,m short. Perhaps I will do a video update on it soon. I’ll post it here when I do. Thank you for watching and my best to you on your build!

  • @edest4321
    @edest4321 29 днів тому

    Good luck when your about to replace that battery. You gonna remove that panel to get to battery...battery location is behind the driver seat underneath

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  29 днів тому

      We had no issues getting to the battery by pushing seat forward. When we needed access to the entire battery compartment we simply unbolted the seat.

  • @thecarolpatton
    @thecarolpatton 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the video, love it! I'm about to install a wall in my transit as well, so seeing this was super helpful. I'm wondering if you found any info regarding the safety of removing those foam airbag blobs and cutting them. I read a comment once from someone (not ford) who said ford recommends not modifying them, since it can affect how they work. Of course, I don't know if that's true or not. It doesn't make any sense to me that it would affect it, as long as part of it was replaced back, just like you did. I'm just trying to be super cautious about it. Thanks!

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  4 роки тому

      Thanks! I really don't know if removing the foam airbag covers affects the safety. If you find out I'd be interested to know.

    • @will_and_rory
      @will_and_rory 4 роки тому +2

      ua-cam.com/video/noWao0ndYRw/v-deo.html This video shows the crash test for these vans and it looks like the airbag expands to the rear to protect passengers behind the driver. It's possible the black foam is there either a) to prevent more of the airbag from being compressed forward upon deployment by installation of a rigid bulkhead like this one, or b) the opposite - it is there to propel more of the airbag forward to protect the driver, since there is no need for passenger protection. Either way, an effort should probably be made to leave in or mimic the black foam as it seems to be there for a reason.
      I'm planning on installing rear passenger seats and a partial bulkhead similar to this one, so I think my plan will be to model the bulkhead shape around the black foam, then remove the black foam and cover the area with just some grey carpet and maybe a thin layer of 1" rigid foam insulation. That way the side airbag can unfurl backwards and provide protection to the passengers in the rear without launching splintered plywood towards them (not that this would happen in this case.. but it seems like a possibility).
      Edit with more info: Ford have a publication stating that these shouldn't be removed, still doesn't specify whether they are there to ALLOW the airbag to expand backwards or to redirect it downwards/forwards more. fordbbas.com/vehicleModel/Transit hit "show more" and download "Guidance for Installing Aftermarket Transit Van Partitions / Bulkheads", it's a pdf file which you may have to rename with a .pdf extension to open properly.

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  4 роки тому

      @@will_and_rory Thank you for all your research.

    • @Namdor2012
      @Namdor2012 4 роки тому

      @@will_and_roryYour vid is of a Transit with rear seating so it's the long air bag ua-cam.com/video/ZRiYSBYbaGE/v-deo.html...Artful's airbags are just the front driver and front passenger, cargo van...So I think the covers are there to protect from accidental impact from the rear to not trigger airbags, the airbags just drop straight down not back into any of the cargo area..

  • @DaDavidVids
    @DaDavidVids 2 роки тому

    Unique and creative, but how do you stop the door from sliding all over the place when you're driving? Is there a positive stop, like some weather stripping it is friction-fit against, or some hardware that locks it open/close?

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! I have a chain latch on it. You can see it here at 24:05 ua-cam.com/video/j4UBCWrILbU/v-deo.html

  • @connorosullivan5191
    @connorosullivan5191 10 місяців тому

    Does the pocket door setup force tne driver/passenger to sit completely upright? Great video regardes

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks! Only if the seat is pushed all the way back against the wall. I am shorter than the average height. My husband is an average height and sits comfortably. I would suggest a taller person build the wall back further.

  • @exploringoptions9747
    @exploringoptions9747 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for going into details! I would like to do the same once I start my conversion. How do you plan to secure the door on the 'house' side to avoid the door being opened from the cab area? Thanks. Great video!

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  4 роки тому +3

      Thanks! We've been wracking our brains trying to figure that out! I think we will have to invent something. I may even ask viewers for suggestions. I do want to have the ability to lock it from the house side, and I want it to be a quick and easy process to unlock it. I will be sure to show what we come up with.

  • @ChimeInWithSochima
    @ChimeInWithSochima 2 роки тому +1

    What is the dimensions of the pass through?

  • @trneals
    @trneals 3 роки тому +1

    🙋🏽‍♀️Did you use the smallest sliding door hardware or the 60”? I’m wondering if the smallest hardware would still work since the opening is less than 48” between the Van 💺

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  3 роки тому +1

      We used the 60” and cut it to size. The 48” wouldn’t be long enough for what we wanted to do. We made it so that the door can slide out of the way to either left or right. If you only need it to slide one direction, the 48” might work depending on the width of your door opening.

  • @jmd8675
    @jmd8675 2 роки тому

    Can you provide links to the hardware used to assemble the pocket door, please?

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  2 роки тому

      Hi Jennifer. There is a link in the description. 🙂 We purchased the 60inch.

  • @gabbyx5031
    @gabbyx5031 4 роки тому +1

    Very helpful thank you! I was considering having the sliding door lead into my bathroom which will also have another door that will lead into the main living area. I figured the space will be used as a “hallway” anyway so might as well use it as my shower space BUT i’m at a loss as to how to water proof the doors any ideas? I’m planing on using a curtain anyway just to minimize the water splashing around but I have 0 knowledge about any of this :/

    • @Quickblood1
      @Quickblood1 4 роки тому +2

      Sounds like a job for vinyl.

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  4 роки тому

      Thanks! I'm really not sure about how you could waterproof the door. A curtain, as you mentioned would help. I also think Quickblood1's idea of using vinyl would be good in protecting the wood itself.

    • @djfglobal3377
      @djfglobal3377 Рік тому

      We install “red guard” or similar . It’s a roll in product we waterproof our showers and tub surrounds before tile. I’m pretty sure you could use it in plywood . However- can you paint that? I don’t know it’s a bold red … anyhow good luck

  • @marineperceval7251
    @marineperceval7251 3 роки тому

    This is awesome, exactly what I want to do! How are the mounting "blocs" attached to the walls of the van? Did you screw them directly into the metal?

  • @daniellozana9953
    @daniellozana9953 Рік тому

    Hi by any chance do you remember where you bought the track for the door ?

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  Рік тому

      Hi there. We purchased the track on Amazon. We've included a link in the description.

  • @spleerfloof
    @spleerfloof 4 роки тому +1

    Nice video, good explanation. Question: where did you find the sliding door hardware?

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you! We purchased the hardware off Amazon. I've included a link in the description.

    • @spleerfloof
      @spleerfloof 4 роки тому

      Artful Vegan Nomad My bad, I forgot to check the description first! Thanks.

  • @joelatsacredgrounds
    @joelatsacredgrounds 2 роки тому

    It looks like you had to sacrifice storage above the cab. Is that true, or am I missing something.

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  2 роки тому

      I didn’t want to build anything above the cab. If I had wanted to, what I could have done is to put the sliding door on the opposite side of the bulkhead. Then I could have built a shelf to attached to the bulkhead on the cab side.

  • @shazstar13
    @shazstar13 3 роки тому

    How easy is it to go from the driving position through to the back? Do you have to be especially flexible/mobile? Is it best to have.a swivel seat to manage this?

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  3 роки тому

      I think for some it would be tight. I'm short and I have to push the seat back as far as it will go to do so comfortably. I don't know if a swivel seat would help because you still have to get your legs between the console and the seat. The bulk head could be installed a little further back to give more room.

  • @spookytook
    @spookytook 4 роки тому

    you screwed into the van frame?

  • @MattS...
    @MattS... 6 місяців тому +1

    10:15 what's that sound? 😅

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  6 місяців тому

      😆I have no idea. 🤷‍♀️ Maybe Kevin was working on something in the background.

  • @votesudanusa
    @votesudanusa 3 роки тому

    What type are of van is this?

    • @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures
      @ArtfulOutdoorAdventures  3 роки тому

      Ford Transit 250 Long Wheel Base

    • @votesudanusa
      @votesudanusa 3 роки тому

      @@ArtfulOutdoorAdventures lovely, I wish I could find specs for my promaster that I am building myself

  • @ajones8699
    @ajones8699 4 роки тому

    Rough workmanship what quality of conversion are you aiming for?

  • @kimmason8373
    @kimmason8373 2 роки тому

    You should sell your templet

  • @aleidabianchi1434
    @aleidabianchi1434 2 роки тому

    I started with Woodglut plans.

  • @stanlee3980
    @stanlee3980 4 роки тому

    Just buy one. They're cheap, installs in minutes and looks stock. Having a plywood wall defeats the point of trying to be stealthy.

    • @GlynTaylor
      @GlynTaylor 4 роки тому

      Way way more expensive, if you can even find a suitable one. You can still make it look stealthy from the outside . Stock ones don't let you have access to storage above cab if you want to make that. If you can make one easily and save a grand, why not

    • @stanlee3980
      @stanlee3980 4 роки тому

      @@GlynTaylor Here is one for $150.www.ebay.com/i/353290233540?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=353290233540&targetid=935431404853&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9032106&poi=&campaignid=10897348723&mkgroupid=114065838144&rlsatarget=pla-935431404853&abcId=9300403&merchantid=115052999&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2af-BRDzARIsAIVQUOcNgImpGHh1yRq7BKeCkKN1kc8GGiwEBNMfJ4hl0bRlLknTr7hbBeIaAjsGEALw_wcB

    • @stanlee3980
      @stanlee3980 4 роки тому

      @@GlynTaylor This one can be considered pricey at $500 but looks better than anything that most people can build and installs in minutes and is again, stealthy. www.commercialvanshelving.com/transit/partitions/ford-transit-pass-thru-partition/?sku=276FX3PTP