VAN BUILD | INSTALLING A CELIING AND 12V PUCK LIGHTS | HOW TO
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UPDATE!!!! Instead of the 12V cigarette plug to power the fuse block use this 12v MAX CURRENT CABLE: www.goalzero.c...
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SOLAR
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-Yeti 1500X Portable Power Station: amzn.to/3k6jQdu
-blue sea systems SR blade fuse block 12 circuts amzn.to/2UBt9HN
-max output cable :www.goalzero.c...
INSULATION
3M Thinsulate Acoustin/Thermal Insulation: amzn.to/2TOwYcN
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MAXXAIR
-Maxx Air 00-07500K MaxxFan Deluxe with Remote - Smoke : amzn.to/2VtWZhY
SWIVEL SEATS
Ram promaster driver/passenger side swivel seat adapters sprinterstore.com
WATER PORT
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-Waterport dry tank, bed rail mount, and pump cap
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HEATER
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BED:
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SINK:
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STOVE:
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FRIDGE:
Dometic crx-65 12v dc compressor www.amazon.com...
FLOORING:
Applewood laminate flooring (outlast) www.homedepot....
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Try laying the rags out flat (one layer) on a cement floor and let them cure for a day. We they get stiff it's cured and then you can throw them away. If you put them in water now you have polluted rags and water. The main issue when you crumple them up is the heat builds up because the finish/stain curing is an exothermic reaction.
Woah that’s a way better solution. I’ve always just put them In a water bucket then hung them up. I’ve pinned your comment so others can see. Thanks for the insight
That's what I do as well. Once, my shop mate put them in a bucket of water. A couple of days later he took them out, balled up and they combusted! The oils hadn't kicked off in the water...
Pre stain is such a game changer! Thank you for the visual examples as well
Yes it is!! Had to have the visual or else no one would believe it hahah
This is a such well done video. Clear instructions, great presentation and Colton is easy on the eye. Love that he mentions soaking the rags in water. As a former firefighter, I saw homes lost to garage fires caused by
spontaneous combustion of improperly disposed of oil and stain soaked rags.
Yes soaking the rags is huge! My dads work truck caught on fire because on this. Pretty crazy stuff
I have just found your videos and am really enjoying them. I am thinking of a Transit conversion in the UK and your content is really helpful. Thank you,
Welcome aboard :)
This is exactly what I was looking for... the entire 12V circuit to the goal zero. Thanks a lot !!!
You’re so welcome!!!!
Your a amazing teacher, your style makes it easy to learn. Thank you so much for sharing your skills. Jen.
Thanks so much Jen :) glad I could help!
So glad I subbed this channel. I learned my mistake on not prepping the wood prior to stain. Thank you! Always thumbs up!!!
It gets so blotchy!!
Excellent explanation of Pre-stain wood conditioner with very convincing “with” & “without” examples!
Hey I can’t let you just take my word for it 😂 gotta show the proof!
Love your work.
Water based stains and finishes don't have the level of VOCs* (thinners, etc) that causes spontaneous combustion. That's why they're more environmentally friendly. They require the preconditioners because the water in the stains lifts the wood grain and causes spotty absorption. This is much less of a problem with oil based stains.
Wherever your wires pass through the metal of the van they should be protected by grommets (holes) or plastic flexible conduit. There's enough vibration from driving for the metal edges to wear through the wire insulation and short out/ cause a fire.
*Acetone, solvents, benzenes etc
Watching the ceiling come together was great fun:)
Always :)
The ceiling looks great with the puck lights.
Absolutely LOVE the ceiling. Who knew about the pre stain? 🤷🏼♀️. Everyday is a school day! Thanks Colton! Good work!
Right!! It makes such a difference 🙌🏻
Nice job on the staining technique! Color looks really nice.
Thank you! I got it pretty close to matching the floors!
The ceiling is beautiful!!!!! Great job
Thanks for the helping hand installing them ;)
Thanks for the showing all the prep work! It helps a lot
Glad I could help :)
In the process of binge watching this series!!! Enjoying it a lot.
Bummer on not having the mic on. I was looking forward to that part. Lol. I guess in the future if that should happen, a voice over could work, walking the viewers through it.
Thanks for watching my videos!! And I know!! I’m sorry!! I’m happy to answer an questions you have about it.
Amazing vids. Thanks for sharing your whole process with super thorough steps. So helpful for our future build. Our promaster is coming soon!
That’s so exciting!!! Good luck!
good stuff
Thanks!
Only 7 videos in, but didn't I understand you to say you AND your brother decided to go into business building these vans? Must be is the investor...? Cause I don't even see him holding the camera. Appreciating your content immensely. Thanks for sharing.
You’re right! He lives in Vegas. He’s investor and admin stuff. So taxes, finances, and all that fun stuff
Thank you, thank you very much for detailed explaination. You rock!
You’re welcome! Glad I could help you out!!
Always great to see the next installment! Keep up the hard work and sharing what you enjoy with us
Thank you!! And I will! It’s so fun seeing it come together piece by piece! Cheers 🍻
Love the ceiling and lights!
Thank you! I think they turned out pretty awesome. Those recessed lights are so clean looking 😎
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds haha I believe they are the same ones I have in my Amazon cart! Lol
@@Eve_Making_Moves Awesome! I have links to mine in the description!! Good luck with installing yours!
I noticed on the Pre stain and polyurethane “it’s water base “and your weather oak & provincial is oil base I always thought u all keep it in the same suite let me know it’s all good I’m about to do my ceiling following your video
I’ll have to double check. I’m thought they were all water base. I’d recommend sticking to not mixing those!
Using a lot of your videos as build out my Promaster thanks for all the good content!
You’re very welcome! Stoked to hear that my videos have helped!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Actually I am getting ready to do my ceiling and I believe I have the same lights. I only have four do you think that will be enough for a 136" wheelbase or should I add in two more?
@@aebyperez9419 that’s up to you! I think have two more wouldn’t hurt!
Great vid my guy. Thanks for the tips!
You’re welcome! Glad this video helped 🤘🏻
I love your videos, and keep them up during my van build, so I can run into the house and make sure I'm doing it right!
Note To Self: Make sure you pay attention to Colton when he lists the tools that are needed for the job. I really hated to have to run to the store to get a 2 1/2 inch hole saw when I was 4 boards into the ceiling instillation... Learn from MY mistakes!
So glad I could be helpful! thank you for the support
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds I'd love to buy a T shirt or a hat, if you still have them.
Damn dude, even got the dimmers in there
Of course of course. We’re getting fancy in here!!
And they are 12/24 volt dimmers! Very smart. A/C switches don’t handle DC arc very well.
@@admiralking they are! Link is in the description
Dude I'm really thinking of doing my bus in this exact style - power station hooked up to solar. I'm really preferring the idea of induction cooktops, too.
Nice!! Good luck
Awesome as always!
Thank you! Cheers!
Impressive! Nice work!
Thank you!!!! It’s starting to come together ;)
Looks great! Learned a lot from your videos. Building my ducato right now. One thing I always wonder is how you make the roof panel boards line up to the edges so nicely, and you even started from the side!? 😀
Luck plays a factor hahaha
Gorgeous 🌼 new sub 🌱
Welcome aboard!
As always, a very helpful tutorial thank you!
One question. The wood you put over the space over the sliding door just seemed to appear there without an explanation...
Could you tell me how you installed that given the shape of the van, and what size wood. Thanks !!?
Check out my “Finishing touches video” I address over the slider door!
Hi Colton, may I ask where you sourced the tongue and groove boards for the ceiling? I'm having a hard time finding some quality pieces.
Thank you and really appreciate your hard work in putting these videos together.
How much wire did you need for the pick lights? Is a 50ft roll enough?
Hard to remember but depending on your battery location, 50ft should be alright!
Great work, you use the KISS principle. Why not use 12mm thick ceiling boards? yours look like 18 or 20mm, 3/4 or 1 inch I think.
Really enjoy your channel. The dimmer is unavailable. Any other options. Like like that style of dimmer
Great videos but as a carpenter/joiner, using so much wood how heavy are your conversions
Hi Colton. Great video. Not sure if you're still monitoring this but I was hoping I could get your comments on how well the ceiling has held up. Just wondering if brad nails alone are sufficient to prevent board movement and squeaks. Does it make sense to fasten with screws and/or glue?
Held up great!
Thanks for the video. I was wondering how did you do the ceiling support in the back by the doors. In the Promaster there isn't a rib to attach to. How did you know the correct curve of the ceiling. Thanks again learning a lot from you.
Great video! Thanks for taking the time to share this. I'm curious to know why you used pine? Is it lighter than any other type of wood?
Great question! So pine is the most common type of lumber you’ll find in the big box stores such as home Depot or Lowe’s. It is also the only type of wood that I know of that comes in the tongue and groove! Also it is a soft wood and much cheaper! Thanks 🙏🏻
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Thanks, makes sense. (watching the solar video now) Your videos are great. Easy to understand and straight to the point. Great job!
@@OurRetiredLife Thank you!! I try to not include any of the fluff that I see on a lot of youtube videos.. Just the helpful information. I appreciate you watching and commenting on my videos!
Merci infiniment ça m'aide beaucoup !
15A for lights?
I guess you know those spots won't take so much, you can safley decreace AWG and fuse :)
Nice progress man! Thanks!
Thanks for the tips
Hey Colton, thanks for another great video. I know you run 1/2 strips of plywood crosswise in the van on the ceiling ribs and you attach your tongue and groove boards to that (right?). Do you face nail or do you nail the side of the ceiling boards so the nails aren't visible? Also, how is 1/2" plywood thick enough for the nails you use? Maybe I'm wrong about the ply thickness. What size nail are you using? Thanks Colton!!!
I face nailed, but you can nail them from the side. I suggest using wood glue as well. it'll hold together way longer! I used 1-1/4 nails.
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Thanks Colton!!! Your videos are awesome, and making my build possible.
@@AlWiedmannJr stoked I could help
I'm curious- why stain both sides of the boards? I get the poly coat on both sides... (thanks for the info on the why to use the poly on both sides/- I wondered about that as I watched other people just stain when boards are up already!)
I guess the stain on both sides is over kill. But you wanna make sure you get around the edges!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds I can imagine that. No matter how hard I tried to avoid this, I stare at the spots in my ceiling that don’t have as much paint, even though I tried to avoid this neurosis and put multiple coats of my white on the other white to avoid seeing those spots…
Hi Colton! 6 months later and I am almost done with our van! (or am I?.....Is anyone really every DONE with their van?).
I have yet another question regarding the angled board above the slider - Did you just attach that directly to the metal with self-tapping screws? I know that you ultimately ended up boxing that section out (and it turned out great. For those of you not familiar with this, check out Colton's "Finishing Touches" video). However, any time there is a sharp edge or corner in the remote vicinity of my husband, his head will find it. It could almost be considered a strange sort of super power. We would like to limit the opportunities for that super power to reveal itself so I think the angled board would be the best option for us.
Hahaha sorry about his head. I attached the angled board to the framing strip with nails. That framing strip is attached to the metal
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Thanks!
Love the videos! Quick question: What nail gun would you recommend?
Honestly I love my battery powered ryobi. I also have a pin nailer from ryobi that I use a ton.
How is it getting the tongue in the groove on the ends where the boards are on the angle leading down to the wall? Does the tongue actually get into the groove?
For the most part! Yeah. It’s not going to slide all the way in. But the tounge is resting in the groove
those puck lights only produce a few watts, was 14awg wiring and a 15amp fuse necessary?
Hello, do you happen to have a link to another video that you recommend to get the full details on how you did the wiring for the 12v lights? Would be very helpful for us newbies :0 Much appreciated! Your videos are super helpful!
I had full intentions of filming that and in fact did film it but my microphone was turned off.
@linnea&akela does a great job explaining it.
Fast forward to the 13:00 mark!
czcams.com/video/0g8-D-iYg-E/video.html
Thank you so much 😊🙏🏽
@@10KWillie you’re so welcome!
Thanks for the video. Question- Before doing all the wiring of the lights together, i’d like to be sure the individual puck lights work. Is there an easy way to test them by hooking them up to something? Thanks!
thanks for the video the ceiling looks awesome! I am going to install 12v led puck lights similar to those in a shuttle bus and I am definitely a beginner with electrical. I have come across the topic of current limiting resistors for LED lighting to avoid over-current. I see you have a fuse protecting that but did you need to install any resistors in addition to that?
I just have the fuse, the 14g wires, the switch, the 3 way connectors, and the lights!
Thanks so much for your videos! I’m watching as I build out our own Promaster. I do have a question about the ceiling boards lining up in the center of the ceiling. Did you rip any of the boards or did it just line up with one board in the center of the van by chance?
I started on one sided and worked my way across and it worked out to fit perfectly!
Confused as to why you got oil based stain for water based conditioner and finish? I bough exactly what you did but I am now wondering if it was a mistake as everyone says to not mix the two especially the conditioner. I see yours turned out well though..thoughts?
Just curious why you didn't run shiplap on the ceiling as well?
I liked the look of the stained pine
What is the black layer/cloth and how did you hold it up on the ceiling?
It’s 3M Thinsulte insulation help up by 3M spray adhesive. Great stuff! (Link is in the description)
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds thank you! We did havelock wool but kind of hard to keep up on the ceiling unless you’re installing the panels at the same time. Lesson learned! Thanks for the video
@@hollicollins22 ahhh I see! And you’re welcome. Good luck :)
What did you use to attach the planks to the ceiling?
Thank you for the video! This is super helpful. What 12v cigarette lighter did you use to attach to the fuse block? Do you think I could do this with a 500x? It has the 12v cigarette lighter
Hi! I used this 12v extension cord!
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014TZVXH0/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
That should work since the cigarette lighter ports should all be the same size. Good luck with you build!
That extension cord uses 16 AWG that you are supplying to the distribution panel. You are connecting a lot of stuff to that distribution panel. Two questions: 1) what is the max current from that GZ cigarette lighter (13 amps?)?; 2) why 16 AWG supply to the panel but heavier gauge (14 AWG) from the panel to the devices connected to it, like the lights?
Hi! Just wondering how many square feet of pine tongue and groove you used for the ceiling? I have the exact same van. Also wondering how many square feet of shiplap you used? thank you!
Hi Angelei, Sorry I don't remember those numbers off the top of my head. To calculate just multiply the length times the width
How did you connect all the puck lights to the switch, did you twist them all together then clamp connectors, im lost on the whole pucks to switch, switch to fuse box?
Off the switch is two wires, positive and negative. I ran those two wires around where the lights were going to be. Then I connect the positive and the negative from the lights themselves to those wires using that blue three way connector clip.
Some of those wires off the puck light weren’t long enough to get to the original wires from the switch. so I used the spade connectors to connect it to a longer wire to the lights. Which then connected to the original...
I hope that made sense. Please feel free to ask more questions and I’ll be happy to help.
Wusup Colton Watching your video as your installing your panels about when u get to the side edge on the 2-6 to where they supposed to connect do u cut the male off on the T&G ? if they don’t actually connect to each other do u have any tips where to start or should do 5-1/2”layout with chalk line ? and go fifty filty on each side
Even though the dont connect. You can still line up the tounge with the edge of the other board. I didn’t cut it off because I didn’t want to see a gap. I started on one end and worked my way across and it worked perfectly so I didn’t need to rip any of the boards down :)
Right on Colton thanks 4 shoutout “I’m actually prepping pre staining my pine as I go about to mixed my colors tomorrow “do u prefer the slider side first or is it your preference
@@mariovenegas8468 I did the slider side first. But I guess it doesn’t matter 🤔 Good luck tomorrow! Don’t forget to soak your rags!
Do you happen to remember how many boards it took to do the ceiling? Thanks.
I do! it took 15, 8' boards!
Howdy! Do the ceiling planks just rest on the board that you glued/screwed over the back doors or are they attached somehow? Did you end up modifying that board at all or is it just a straight strip of plywood? It look like it curves a bit at each end....
Hi Wendi!,
Before I put each ceiling board in I ran a bead of glue on the top of that ply wood and that’s what holds it in place! After it was in and the upper cabinets installed. I made a template and cut/painted 1/4” plywood to make it look pretty :)
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Perfect! Thank you ....again :)
@@wendistraight6425 you’re welcome!
how long are the ceiling boards you used do you try to use one board for the whole length
I staggered them. I couldn’t find boards long/ straight enough to use one board. I believe I used 10ft boards
Can you charge the Goal Zero with the car's alternator while you're driving? Or are you 100% reliant on solar?
Goal zero sells a cable that plugs into the 12v cigarette plug that’ll change the unit while it’s driving. There’s also a wall plug option to charge it with the 110V plug!
I was watching your "What would I do differently?" from your first van where you said that you would use thicker material for the ceiling. You seem to have used the same material in your new van. Is this the case? If so, did you use it but treat it differently in some way to avoid the problems you had in the first build? Thank you.
Nope this material is 3/4” thick. The first van was 1/4”!
What was your 12v plug recommendation before the goal zero? They are out of stock. Thank you for the great video.
It’s called the “high output cable” !
why not just cut all 3 wires and use a wire nut ? it would be really fast and you could leave access to the nuts right above lighting.
That’s a good point..... 🤔
Is your Gold Zero a pure sine wave or modified sine wave? We are looking at inverters and want to run the same induction cooktop you use. We have a 2000 watt modified sine wave inverter but then ordered a 2000 watt pure sine wave but now I don't know if I even need it and can use the one we already have. Thanks so much
If I'm being honest... Im not 100% sure
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds of course I want you to be honest! That is quite already, no worries.
@@msmargiek48 good luck 🤘🏻
Do you have a link to the connectors you used to connect the wires to the bus bar?
I’m sorry. No link. But I got them in electrical section of Home Depot!
@@AnkeneyVanBuildsThanks! Also unrelated to this video but I know you said you were going to leave room in your bench on the left side of the van for a longboard. Did you end up doing that? I'm currently trying to figure out how I'll store an 8-9 ft board while also having enough room for cabinetry/furniture.
@@timleimbach5817 I did do that!!! My layout allowed for a board 7’8” but that could easily have been more if needed !
Hey man! Was the tongue and groove planning for the ceiling 1 inch thickness or 1/4 inch thickness?
3/4”
I just bought 8 Acegoo puck lights. At full brightness are the 6 you used overkill for your van space or would have wished you added more?
6 is good. 8 might be better though honestly
what width shiplap boards did you use?
6” tongue and groove pine!
Have the same van! How many pine TG did you actually buy?
I believe I bought 15. 8ft pine T&G boards!
Where on the board are you putting your nails through?
On every framing strip on the ceiling!
Are you nailing right through the face of the board or trying to hide the nails in the tongue and groves on each side?
@@danhastings7212 nope I’m using 6 gauge Brad nails. They’re small enough and punch all the wet through to where you don’t really see them. That method really only works on “half lap” shiplap. If you punched a nail through the tounge it would either crack it or not allow it to slide into the groove
Can you provide a link for that dimmer switch? Thanks.
12v Dimmer Switch: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FAAPHQW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Here you go!! Ill also add this to the description
How much thinsulate insulation did you use?
I bought 2 rolls of the 30X60 but I wouldn't recommend that as the first roll covered 96% of the van. maybe the 40X60 would be better
Excellent but the music.
Sorry I was new to editing. Ive gotten better
Wood ceilings are pretty. But there are many materials that are stronger, thinner, less expensive, and less problematic when exposed to constant condensation in a van.
That why there’s 2 coats of poly on it to seal it from said condensation. The other materials I wouldn’t consider being less expensive either lol
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Coroplast is quite versatile, affordable, and very easy to work with.
@@stoneyrunva not sure if the plastic look is very appealing to most lol
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds Looks are easily mimicked. Most people do the wood plank ceilings in van builds. Your work is very nice. Just saying better/different/lighter options are available.
Where did you get the pine T&G?
I bought them at Home Depot!!
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds thanks
kindly get here face out of mine
huh?
@@AnkeneyVanBuilds too stupid even read English I see.lol