I think what i really like is the "real or natural"feel too your videos. It's like you are just talking to friends. Not constipated, scripted or staged... think that is what makes your videos great. Sets them aside from ther rest.
That is such a big compliment! We definitely try our best to keep it real, even though talking to a camera can feel a bit unnatural at times. Thank you for always watching and supporting us❤️
To make your hole saws last longer once your hole outline is cut drill two small holes in the groove the teeth make,it helps the hole saw stay cooler and allows saw dust to escape an extra step but it works
Nice wood work, I really like the Ford Transit vans. I am thinking of building one for myself next year after our cross country trip in our motorhome. I really loved my Chevy Express van I built a few years ago and took it on a 6 month cross country trip. Your van build is giving me some great ideas for my build. Thank You! 👍🏻😊
Love you guy you really are professionals but you don’t take yourself seriously ❤️ I learned how to build upper cabinets thanks to you guys thanks so so so much ❤️☺️
This is exactly what I came to comment! Everyone else builds an additional floor with a spacer for wires but that's wasted space and more weight - this is very efficient!
Great video Y’all. Love the tip RE kitchen cabinet ventilation. Good stuff! I’m going slow with my decisions which is a pain but at the same time it’s allowing me to really grasp all my options. I have a 2019 Ram ProM 159. I absolutely love it but really ready to start doing the build out. 🙏 . MaryAnn
Great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge.After nearly 8 years of owning our van, that we converted, we have decided to redo the kitchen area. I’m off to see if you have a video on making drawers / fitting drawer slides 😁
Another epic video - awesome series - def agree this is your calling - missed the 80s sitcom intro though - I feel it is your signature stamp on the vods and shows some great editing skills - hope you keep that intro part in moving forward! I think the intro sets a fun tone on the van build series as well! 👍😍💪👏🎉
I really love and appreciate these videos!! My boyfriend and I are converting our van this month and your videos are SUPER helpful! I love how chilled you guys are too :) thank you!! big hugs from Australia :) :) xx
hi, quick question - what material did you use for the boards? looks like 18mm Birch ply? or is it poplar? or that super-expensive "furniture board"? thank you!!
Question for you guys, how do you insure your van? and how does your client plan on insuring their van? I'm starting my own build in two months and would love to have the insurance sorted by the time i buy the van so i can take it directly to home depot instead of using a second vehicle. any tips or tricks would be hugely helpful. love the channel and especially the build series, thanks guys.
Good work ! I hope to one day build a van, and this will help so much! If i lived in America( and not Norway) i would love to have you two build my van 👍😃
❤️ your videos. We love your ideas. We want to build a van in the future. Currently we’re travel with a trailer and truck, but love how stealth camper vans are for more metropolitan areas. We also want to build a van for our son while he goes to grad school. Maybe we could get in on our next round of builds 🤞🏼
What do you recommend for hardware to secure the cabinets to the van wall and roof? Do you pre-drill the wood and use self tapping sheet metal screws? Do you install backing boards first and then mount the cabinets to the backing boards? Sorry for all the questions, but this is all new for me. Thanks
Hi Kensie and Joey!!! I am getting ready to get a van and have it converted. I have done about 2 years of research and planning. I would LOVE for you all to do the build. Are you interested? I am sure you are busy and time would be at your discretion. Thanks.
Sounds exciting, congrats! We have 1 spot left for this March. If you are interested you can fill out an inquiry here: www.kensieandjoey.com/van-builds 😊 Best of luck!
Great work! Your overviews and explanations are so helpful. It’s fall in Phoenix. We’ve all come out from our summer hibernation. 😁 We’ll keep tuning in. How many weeks have you projected this build to take?
After a solid setup and design, hopefully you are attaching this in the van with no less than lots of 1/4" or larger stainless steel bolts directly into Plusnuts or Rivnuts set in the steel van ribs, and steel angle brackets with bolts through the plywood. Very few people consider the stresses in even a low speed accident, and you don't want those cabinets tearing loose and injuring the occupants... There's a reason every commercial van with shelving in the back has it attached this way: occupant safety.
how heavy are these? we built a bed box for our 4runner out of similar material and it's so heavy i almost can't handle it by myself. Was this a ton of weight?
Hi Kenzie I sent a detailed message last week but I’m not sure if it went through. I am interested in hiring you guys to finish a build out on a 2019 Dodge Promaster hi roof! It has some electrical pretty much finished, fan installed, all the windows I could possibly need, insulation, floor (but I want to change it) bed (you will laugh! But it works) It had an blonde un sealed butcher block counter, 3 burner gas, sink, fridge and the start of some cabinets which I didn’t care for. I took the sink, butcher block and stove out 😬 I can fill you in on why and what I was thinking. I just need you guys to take over and do your thing. I’ve seen plenty to know I will only need to tell you what’s important and not important to me and let you guys take over. U won’t need to go over every little thing once we decide but all good if you need to! I’m pretty relaxed and I totally trust you both. Sounds weird but i know it’s good. The seller was amazing and so diligent in his work on the van and in all the financials but cabinetry isn’t his specialty...electrical almost finished...you get the just of it. I have 2 small awesome dogs Lola and Mocha so I want to have something for them built in, need an office area and I want a HUGE skylight. If I could make the entire roof open I would! But it would mess with the solar and fan I guess 😝 YOU GUYS BLOW IT ALL AWAY! OMG. your talent, attention to detail and experience with all aspects of the build is unbelievable. Your gift is rare especially at your ages. Just be sure to “hold the reins tight” so to speak. There are a lot of good people out there and plenty of not so good and I learned the hard way when I went through a major positive experience in my life. Anyway enough of that! Can I call you directly? Email? I could send my cell phone number through email but don’t really want to post here! Not that anyone cares about it but basically not the best idea. Guess I could leave an email...supermail1@consultant.com thought I would give Mail.com a try instead of gmail or the other more common ones. Funny I’m not a consultant and thought supermail sounded good! 😂 Thank you so much! Hope to hear soon!! Deanna
That was my question, as well. I will be having a new work van, but cutting overall weight, as well as weight balance ( driver side is always the heavy side on most contractor's vans ) Has there been any consideration to combining wood with metal with poly engineered panels ?
I'm curious, to the vans have a weight limit they have to stay under? In the UK our Drivers license and the vans can only weigh upto 3.5T(7000lb ish), do you have a limit that you need to stick to?
Correct. That is the payload, not the gross weight. It is not an issue with driver’s license here, more so just for the longevity of the vehicle itself.
@@kensiewest and if you would like some FREE LABOR i would love to help you.....my plan is to do my own van in the next few months so payment would be in the learning.
I started to watch this and thot who wud hire kids to do a build on a 2018 sprinter? Lets jus give little Johnny the keys to the camaro🤣 I am sorry for calling U guys kids but I am an old lady any way with that bein said I am impressed and when can U guys do my shuttle bus! I am looking for 1 in January. Love Ur work☮️❤️🤗
I think what i really like is the "real or natural"feel too your videos. It's like you are just talking to friends. Not constipated, scripted or staged... think that is what makes your videos great. Sets them aside from ther rest.
That is such a big compliment! We definitely try our best to keep it real, even though talking to a camera can feel a bit unnatural at times. Thank you for always watching and supporting us❤️
To make your hole saws last longer once your hole outline is cut drill two small holes in the groove the teeth make,it helps the hole saw stay cooler and allows saw dust to escape an extra step but it works
You guys are doing amazing work and would be proud to have a van built by you if I ever needed one.
Nice wood work, I really like the Ford Transit vans. I am thinking of building one for myself next year after our cross country trip in our motorhome. I really loved my Chevy Express van I built a few years ago and took it on a 6 month cross country trip. Your van build is giving me some great ideas for my build. Thank You! 👍🏻😊
Love you guy you really are professionals but you don’t take yourself seriously ❤️ I learned how to build upper cabinets thanks to you guys thanks so so so much ❤️☺️
Your attention to detail is brilliant eg the wire grooves 👍
This is exactly what I came to comment! Everyone else builds an additional floor with a spacer for wires but that's wasted space and more weight - this is very efficient!
You guys were born to do this, simply put. Outstanding
Great video Y’all. Love the tip RE kitchen cabinet ventilation. Good stuff! I’m going slow with my decisions which is a pain but at the same time it’s allowing me to really grasp all my options. I have a 2019 Ram ProM 159. I absolutely love it but really ready to start doing the build out. 🙏 . MaryAnn
Venting air help to improve efficiency of heat transfer and reduce noise when the compressor kick in
Keeps mildew down great idea
Great video, thanks for sharing your knowledge.After nearly 8 years of owning our van, that we converted, we have decided to redo the kitchen area. I’m off to see if you have a video on making drawers / fitting drawer slides 😁
Wood shop paid off!
Very impressed with your build. Made to last fir sure..
Are you using 3/4" ply? Isn't that heavy?
Love watching your videos.and all the info you share. They will help in future van build. Love watching your journey, thanks for sharing
Another epic video - awesome series - def agree this is your calling - missed the 80s sitcom intro though - I feel it is your signature stamp on the vods and shows some great editing skills - hope you keep that intro part in moving forward! I think the intro sets a fun tone on the van build series as well! 👍😍💪👏🎉
This is SO helpful! Thank you both for breaking that down!
You two are rocking the build. Appreciate the tips and tricks. Enjoyed watching your videos.
I really love and appreciate these videos!! My boyfriend and I are converting our van this month and your videos are SUPER helpful! I love how chilled you guys are too :) thank you!! big hugs from Australia :) :) xx
My heart is now filled. ;)
Great work and another awesome video K & J! Great that you two can keep on doing what you love!
Nice job! Enjoy watching!
Really great stuff guys! Super helpful as I embark on my own van build!
hi, quick question - what material did you use for the boards? looks like 18mm Birch ply? or is it poplar? or that super-expensive "furniture board"? thank you!!
Question for you guys, how do you insure your van? and how does your client plan on insuring their van? I'm starting my own build in two months and would love to have the insurance sorted by the time i buy the van so i can take it directly to home depot instead of using a second vehicle. any tips or tricks would be hugely helpful. love the channel and especially the build series, thanks guys.
Good work ! I hope to one day build a van, and this will help so much! If i lived in America( and not Norway) i would love to have you two build my van 👍😃
❤️ your videos. We love your ideas. We want to build a van in the future. Currently we’re travel with a trailer and truck, but love how stealth camper vans are for more metropolitan areas. We also want to build a van for our son while he goes to grad school. Maybe we could get in on our next round of builds 🤞🏼
What size plywood(s) do you use for your build?
What do you recommend for hardware to secure the cabinets to the van wall and roof? Do you pre-drill the wood and use self tapping sheet metal screws? Do you install backing boards first and then mount the cabinets to the backing boards? Sorry for all the questions, but this is all new for me. Thanks
thank you!!! y'all are killing it!
Hello ! Which wood are you using for the cabinets ?
Hi Kensie and Joey!!! I am getting ready to get a van and have it converted. I have done about 2 years of research and planning. I would LOVE for you all to do the build. Are you interested? I am sure you are busy and time would be at your discretion. Thanks.
Sounds exciting, congrats! We have 1 spot left for this March. If you are interested you can fill out an inquiry here: www.kensieandjoey.com/van-builds 😊 Best of luck!
Thanks. Do you you have a link to the under cabinet lights?
Is there a video of how you installed you cabinet doors?
Do you guys sand your pieces before putting them together? Do you have a video on how you paint your cabinets step by step? Help.
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Great work! Your overviews and explanations are so helpful.
It’s fall in Phoenix. We’ve all come out from our summer hibernation. 😁
We’ll keep tuning in. How many weeks have you projected this build to take?
It’s basically fall here as soon as it’s under 90!😂 We’ve projected about 12 weeks for the build.
After a solid setup and design, hopefully you are attaching this in the van with no less than lots of 1/4" or larger stainless steel bolts directly into Plusnuts or Rivnuts set in the steel van ribs, and steel angle brackets with bolts through the plywood. Very few people consider the stresses in even a low speed accident, and you don't want those cabinets tearing loose and injuring the occupants...
There's a reason every commercial van with shelving in the back has it attached this way: occupant safety.
how heavy are these? we built a bed box for our 4runner out of similar material and it's so heavy i almost can't handle it by myself. Was this a ton of weight?
Hi Kenzie
I sent a detailed message last week but I’m not sure if it went through.
I am interested in hiring you guys to finish a build out on a 2019 Dodge Promaster hi roof! It has some electrical pretty much finished, fan installed, all the windows I could possibly need, insulation, floor (but I want to change it) bed (you will laugh! But it works)
It had an blonde un sealed butcher block counter, 3 burner gas, sink, fridge and the start of some cabinets which I didn’t care for.
I took the sink, butcher block and stove out 😬 I can fill you in on why and what I was thinking. I just need you guys to take over and do your thing. I’ve seen plenty to know I will only need to tell you what’s important and not important to me and let you guys take over. U won’t need to go over every little thing once we decide but all good if you need to! I’m pretty relaxed and I totally trust you both. Sounds weird but i know it’s good. The seller was amazing and so diligent in his work on the van and in all the financials but cabinetry isn’t his specialty...electrical almost finished...you get the just of it.
I have 2 small awesome dogs Lola and Mocha so I want to have something for them built in, need an office area and I want a HUGE skylight. If I could make the entire roof open I would! But it would mess with the solar and fan I guess 😝
YOU GUYS BLOW IT ALL AWAY!
OMG. your talent, attention to detail and experience with all aspects of the build is unbelievable.
Your gift is rare especially at your ages. Just be sure to “hold the reins tight” so to speak. There are a lot of good people out there and plenty of not so good and I learned the hard way when I went through a major positive experience in my life.
Anyway enough of that!
Can I call you directly? Email? I could send my cell phone number through email but don’t really want to post here! Not that anyone cares about it but basically not the best idea. Guess I could leave an email...supermail1@consultant.com thought I would give Mail.com a try instead of gmail or the other more common ones. Funny I’m not a consultant and thought supermail sounded good! 😂 Thank you so much! Hope to hear soon!! Deanna
What's the before and after weight of this build after completion
That was my question, as well. I will be having a new work van, but cutting overall weight, as well as weight balance ( driver side is always the heavy side on most contractor's vans )
Has there been any consideration to combining wood with metal with poly engineered panels ?
I'm curious, to the vans have a weight limit they have to stay under? In the UK our Drivers license and the vans can only weigh upto 3.5T(7000lb ish), do you have a limit that you need to stick to?
Yes, it’s definitely important to stay under the vehicles weight capacity. The transit can carry a load of 3500 lbs.
@@kensiewest 3500lb is not including the weight of the van though?
Correct. That is the payload, not the gross weight. It is not an issue with driver’s license here, more so just for the longevity of the vehicle itself.
Nice but not everyone has a table saw
Could you potentially lengthen the upper cabinets above the kitchen galley, extending into the doorway to equate the length of the galley counter?
You definitely could! We have other plans for that section but you could extend the cabinets if you wanted.
How would you replace a puck light if it should fail?
How is that heavy thing mounted to the ceiling?
Link to the overhead cabinet hinges please !
Cheers .!
I came to see how to attach those cabinets to the van. I left uniformed.
you are very beautiful ... thanks for your useful information
Your Comprehensive list on your webpage the link here doesn't work.
i am also in phoenix, where do you get your plywood?
Wood Workers Source! There’s one in Tempe and Scottsdale I believe.
@@kensiewest thank you so much!
@@kensiewest and if you would like some FREE LABOR i would love to help you.....my plan is to do my own van in the next few months so payment would be in the learning.
I want you to build my van. But I'm in Australia.
Hi Kenzie Deanna here...so it posted as Marie Walker, Marie is my middle name.
Sorry I mean Kensie!
love your intro but?
I started to watch this and thot who wud hire kids to do a build on a 2018 sprinter? Lets jus give little Johnny the keys to the camaro🤣 I am sorry for calling U guys kids but I am an old lady any way with that bein said I am impressed and when can U guys do my shuttle bus! I am looking for 1 in January. Love Ur work☮️❤️🤗
Spring wud be perfect for me i am in!
You need strong sun block on those cheeks! Your burning your skin.
I do wear sunscreen, and I’m not sunburned😊 I have a lot of natural red pigmentation in my face.