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Scott Adamson
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My name is Scott Adamson. I'm Canadian Born and just trying to have a good time
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My Biggest Van Conversion Mistakes (So Far) | VANLIFE
The internet does an amazing job at showcasing vanlife and van conversions as if it's fun and easy ALL the time. If you're about to kick off a van conversion project, be warned that you are going to make a lot of mistakes and there will be times when you want to give up. So, in an effort to keep things real, I'm sharing a few of the mistakes I've made on my van conversion (so far).
📖 Video Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:17 - Mistake #1 - Vent Fan
03:04 - Mistake #2 - Upholstery Glue
04:39 - Mistake #3 - Counter Cut Hole
05:40 - Mistake #4 - L Track
08:41 - Mistake #5 - Drawer Clearance
13:05 - Mistake #6 - Temperature Sensor
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📖 Video Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:17 - Mistake #1 - Vent Fan
03:04 - Mistake #2 - Upholstery Glue
04:39 - Mistake #3 - Counter Cut Hole
05:40 - Mistake #4 - L Track
08:41 - Mistake #5 - Drawer Clearance
13:05 - Mistake #6 - Temperature Sensor
▶BEST SPRINTER VAN WINDOW COVERS◀
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💸 HOW MUCH DID MY FIRST VAN BUILD COST?💸
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🚐 Van Build Guide
Check out my Van Build Guide: wdrfl.co/ytvbg
📹 Interested in More Videos? Click Here to Subscribe👇
wdrfl.co/ytsub
🌲 Follow Along!
Instagram: wdrfl.co/ytig
Facebook: wdrfl.co/ytfb
Twitter: wdrfl.co/yttw
Website: thewanderful.co
📸 My Camera Gear
Main Camera a6500 - amzn.to/3aFZYqv
Most Used Lens - amzn.to/2Gkvnkx
Wide Angle - amzn.to/2Gkvnkx
Low Light - amzn.to/2urtj7H
Tripod #1 - amzn.to/38AJaQ8
Gorilla Pod - amzn.to/2TQkMWo
GoPro Hero 7 - amzn.to/3ayT3zD
My Drone - amzn.to/30Oqo4V
NDs For my Drone - amzn.to/2vcNl64
Camera Remote *Must have for Selfies* - amzn.to/2vhDv2Z
Video Remote - amzn.to/2NRCrZS
Video Mic - amzn.to/2Gj732k
External Recorder - amzn.to/30Lg5Pa
Cheap Video Lights - amzn.to/2NUxcc3
Small Softbox - amzn.to/2RjFbl8
Samsung SSD - amzn.to/36kAeww
Memory Card Wallet - amzn.to/37mTavV
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If you’ve been following along with my van build then you know that one of my goals is to keep my van as light as possible. One of my new favorite lightweight materials in this van build is a wall panel called Duotex. Keep listening until the end to hear some other weight-saving techniques that you might want to consider for your next van conversion. Video Chapters 00:00 - Why lightweight? 01:...
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I know I know... It's been a minute! I've got some fresh videos coming your way but thought I'd kick things off again with a full update of what I've been up to in the last year. A lot has happened on the van and also outside of the van. And for those who asked, no I'm not dead but I appreciate your concern :) Video Chapters 00:00 - Life Update 01:45 - The Wanderful 04:00 - Van Build Update ▶B...
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This week I'm unboxing an All-in-One Sprinter Campervan Monitoring System that I am VERY excited about. This is an intro to the REDARC Electronics system, which is designed to really simplify many aspects of the van conversion electrical system that I know a lot of people struggle with. In my opinion, this system would really benefit both DIYers and Upfitters with a big bonus being that the amo...
Does Size Matter? What 8020 Sizes I Used | Sprinter Van Build
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In today's video I'm going to be talking about the sizes and profile types of 8020 Extruded Aluminum that I have been using on my 2019 Sprinter 144" Van Life Build. This was one of the hardest parts for me to wrap my head around when I first started using the 8020 Extruded Aluminum material. Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Where I buy my 8020 Extruded Aluminum 01:31 - What 8020 pieces I used on...
How to Fasten Wooden Cabinet Panels to 8020 Cabinet Framing | Van Build
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If you've been following along with this van build, you know that I am using 8020 Extruded Aluminum to frame all my upper and lower cabinets, as well as my bed. In this week's van build video, I'm talking about how to fasten wooden panels to your 8020 cabinet framing. I have a ton of FREE CONTENT available on the blog and also over on Instagram so be sure to check that out! - Instagram: wdrfl.c...
Trim & Upholstery Details on a SPRINTER VAN BUILD - Doors, Windows, Pillars | Van Build Series
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One thing a lot of people have been asking me about in this van build is how I finished off a lot of the trim work and upholstery details to make that 'finished' look. These are areas that a lot of DIY van builders aren't quite sure how to finish, and many professional van upfitters have mastered. In this episode I go over the trim work I did around: - The headliner - The crew window - The slid...
How To Install A Marine Vinyl Floor In Your Sprinter Van Conversion
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Next up in the DIY Van Build Series: Learn how to install Marine Vinyl flooring in your self-converted Sprinter Van. I chose to install Marine Vinyl flooring in my van because it's waterproof, light-weight, durable, easy to install, and easy to clean. This is the first time I've used marine vinyl flooring and so far I am very happy with how it turned out. To see the finished product, be sure to...
Sprinter Van SLIDING DOOR Trim Detail and Starting Over... Van Build Update Day 235
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Cabinet Faces and Drawer Latches in a Sprinter Van Build
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TWO Unique Must Have VAN CONVERSION TOOLS
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i keep a spray bottle in my motox van to find holes in tires with bubbly soapy water, along with regular tire plugs. your dish spray bottle can serve multiple uses lol
i mean, any car carpet stick on thingie would do the same thing..
Talks alot but never shows anything...dont waste your time
What exact,corner fasteners? Anchor?
Y U NO TALK about MULTIPLE $3-4-5 connectors?
This idiot showing us pictures of the sink 😂😂 i wanted to see floor
Step one, have wharehouse...
Excellent content. Looks better and is cheaper than the factory plastic.
Where do you find the pan and toilet?
nice buste overpriced
what did you use to attach the steel L-brackets to the 8020 alum frame?
He used a very lightweight fabric called Duotech.
All great ideas Scott!
...erm...what is a swiffa/swiffer/swyffer...?! Will check out t'other vidz to further my education on my project, looks very useful, loving mission control, thank you Canada.
Hi Scott, I am a bit fan of your work! I am in the middle of my van build using 10 series T-Slot Aluminum. I want to clad the frame with 3/4" bamboo plywood, I would use 1/2" on the ends of the cabinet, but it is only available in 1/4" or 3/4". Now to my question. How are the threaded inserts holding up after three years of use?
Hi. I have been trying to purchase some Duotex for my offroad van conversion. Apparently, I cannot get it from Richelieu or Emblm. Do you know of any other sources?
Always baffles me when people are so happy they can do chin ups on their cabinets. This shows you've excessively over built and over paid for materials.
Great point about how the upholstery hides imperfections, I hadn't considered that.
Good info. But i had to watch at 1.5x speed.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Super clean install 👊
While I value all your content, you can skip key details in your demonstrations of work. However, your content before the camera sharing your lived experience is outstanding. This information has been priceless. Thank you!
Great tip on using corner braces for mounting panels. Corner braces are about 0.55c each vs $11 from 8020/tnutz for panel mount blocks.
Enjoying the video, in May 2024. Thanks!
Thanks Scott. Some good tips for my first foray into a van build out. I'm a highly satisfied owner of your window coverings for me 23' T250 Cargo van and do recommend them highly.
Just bought a van and the main focus is to built it like an airplane, light weight. Saving on wear and tear, of course more mpg!
What's the advantage of using a 10mm thread and bolt vs a 10mm wood screw into the panel?
Yes, exactly this question. Wood screw into the panel seems much simpler.
Great work, dude
Scott, thank you Did you have to bend the L track a bit to fit across the ceiling ridges?
Fascinating! Thank you for the new ideas.
Years have passed yet this video is still so relevant! Few techs have advance so look for XPS sip sheets with plywood outers the would be an awesome replacement for polyiso which then leads straight to the radiant barrier in this vid with the finish on top ;)
Why not install everything and do the floor last?
How do you attach 80/20 to the van floor?
Sorry dude, but you forgot to include the mistake of trimming your mustache! 😅
3 years later, can you give a review on how well the spray worked?
Get rechargeable batteries and charger
We’re just starting on our build. I’m sure we’ll make mistakes but hopefully not bad enough to hurt us.
Great solution, unfortunately I will need to search for some other supplier since "A customer service agent may communicate with you to ensure you are a valid business operating in the industry. Richelieu is an importer and distributor who only sells to businesses.".
How much does all of that 8020 weigh that you put into your build? I was thinking of taking my van to a certified weigh scale during different phases of the build.
Coffee link aero press
you nailed it,,,the heat will reflect up w radiant sheet..i,m just wondering if you could incorperate a cement boat to transfer the heat to ur finish floor,,,, my design for boat in progress,,
why not us a syringe and inject an adhesive in that bubble, a board to wedge and apply pressure while it dries? Great tips, thanks for sharing.
thanks for the review. struggling with the same question...
Thank you for the excellent video of your upper cabinets construction. I am wondering why you used an open face of the long 80/20 rail to attach it to the ceiling.
If you want to shed an enormous amount of weight use .9 and 1.2 mm 6061 aluminium sheet for cupboards, drawers and partitions.you can fold aluminium strips to form framework then fill with wool insulation. When finished cover with wrap.
Why did you downsize from a 170 to a 144? Any regrets? Which size do you prefer having owned both?
After multiple rounds of custom electrical setups I went with the latest ecoflow option, absolutely painless and ends up cheaper than the hours invested into wiring everything together and building the housing for it.
I’m also on the fence! But the redivision is a similar system but great for small setups
Van 🚐 life is definitely the best for many reasons
What kind of glue did you use you used for the paneling, by the way nice job.