Best Way to Frame a Van Conversion with Furring Strips
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- Äas pĹidĂĄn 3. 06. 2021
- In this video I show how I frame out the van using furring strips. These furring strips provide a way to to attach my shiplap wall and ceiling boards. You want to make sure these furring strips are super secure so they don't squeak or rattle and last the life of the van. I show you exactly how to determine location and how to attach the furring strips.
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âHalf inch Baltic birchâŚâ thanks my man! Iâve watched dozens of these and youâre the first that came out of the gates and got right to the point.
Glad I could help!
Can you use the same strips for the subfloor?
EXACTLY!!!!! THANK U!
Just came across your channel. I like how detailed you are & thinking ahead for moisture problems. Thanks for sharing! Just like & sub. I also like your video on the Dometic 12V a/c unit! I'm still thinking about building a van myself.
Yours is the best I've seen on this topic. Informative with clear video demonstrations. Thank you.
Great info from someone who clearly knows their stuff! Thanks very much đ
This was super helpful for me. Thank you for walking us through they process in perfect detail. I was not going to use furring strips because it seemed easy to attach the plywood walls to the metal interior van body. But this does seem to frame everything nicely. Thank you again!
Useful information presented in a very clear and understandable manner.
I did the ceiling of my campervan nearly exactly the same. I used 4 rivnuts evenly spaced along the beam. Worked really well.
Excellent video! Straight to the point and very detailed
This was extremely helpful!
Truly the best idea.
Your channel is amazing. So in depth. I decided to take on the task of doing a build with no prior experience so getting the in-depth information, even the basics and things people assume others know that I don't, has been a game changer. You're the best, thank you!!
Glad I could help! Good luck with your build.
Very nice video
Well done! Thank you.
Just starting this process on my 2020 Sprinter. This gives me a good idea of how to proceed. Quick question: What tool did you use to cut the OEM foam blobs at each side of the headliner? Thanks for the content!
Thanks for this video, Jeff! I'm curious, did you custom make the pieces to fill in the gaps around your headliner shelf? If not, do you have any information on where I can find something similar?
We wrap the factory foam blocks and use those. There is a video on the channel about this.
I wish I had all the space, skills and tools to do all of that.
You can do it. I built my first 2 vans in my driveway with limited tools.
Wonderful, what is the recommended width for the 1/2" furring strips for the ceiling work?
We make them about 4â wide so that we have plenty of room to screw the ceiling into the furring strips without hitting the metal ribs of the van.
Good video thanks. Are the roof frames better cross way or length way?
Thank you. We do them crossways since we run our ceiling slats lengthwise.
@@OurThrivingLife thanks for answering my question.
Really informative and helpful video! Some questions, if you donât mind: Are you using 1/4â rivnuts, and what size are the holes (or what size do they need to be)? And what type of fastener are you putting into the rivnuts? You mentioned drilling out factory holes so the rivnut would fit - Iâm curious why not get rivnuts that fit that hole size without having to enlarge them? Weâre working on our 2014 Sprinter, and I *think* the factory holes weâve got are 5/16â for the most part, with some at 1/4.â Trying to determine exactly which rivnuts, fasteners, etc. we need to proceed. Thank you!!!
We use 1/4-20 stainless steel rivnuts and a 23/64 drill bit to bore out the hole. The screws we use are 1/4-20 stainless steel flathead screws, 1-1/2â long. The center hole in 2019+ Sprinters is smaller than the rivnut, so definitely needs to be bored out.
@@OurThrivingLife Thanks for the info!
A little late to the party here, but did you install that carpet on the walls?
Iâm going to frame my transit exactly the way youâve done in this video. So thx!
We normally do Shiplap on the walls. If youâre doing panel walls Iâd cover them in a fabric like Duramax Marathon rather than carpet.
What about rust from moisture and shavings formed; left to sit up inside the ribs by âwideningâ all those holes?
No way around drilling holes in a van. You vacuum up the shavings and primer the holes. You can also put a couple magnets around the hole as you are drilling to attract the shavings.
Did you use rib not Surplus nuts because you keep switching back-and-forth?
I used Rivnut brand.
What size drill-bit did you use to drill out the factory holes?
I think it's a 5/16" for a 1/4-20 Rivnut.
how many sheets of 1/2 inch did you use on the furring strips for this van?
Not sure. I mostly used scraps. 1 sheet would probably be enough.
Since you used adhesive, why not just use self drilling screws? Rivnuts are meant for easy on/off.
You could definitely use screws. I use rivnuts for the added strength.
@@OurThrivingLife I was also thinking with the rivnuts you would be able to put the âstudsâ on and off until the whole van was framed, looks good etcâŚ..and then pull everything off to glue it.
The more I think about it, the rivnuts give you lots of options and are definitely stronger like you say.
A little more cost and time, but for a personal build, probably worth it.
@@AJourneyOfYourSoul Agreed!
Too heavy and too much work. Use original sprinter head liner. Built in sound deadening and insulation. Even better if you insulate above the headliner. Mines been this way for years in the OZ outback
Cargo Sprinters donât come with a headliner.
You can purchase the headliner from the vehicle breakers like I did.