RAM PROMASTER VAN BUILD - DIY Van Walls

Welcome to video 24 in our van build series.
Back in video 17 we tackled one wall, our stainless steel lookalike kitchen galley wall.
In this video, we are going to tackle the remaining walls in the van, and we are going to bring two different solutions to the table. One made from wood and one made from aluminum. You will see why we used both shortly.
Our focus today is just the wall panels. We will not be covering the trim areas like pillars, or the area above the sliding door, or the transition areas between walls and ceiling. Those challenging areas I’m going to cover in video dedicated to that subject, video 26, our Interior Trim video
Some of the products we used are listed below:
8mm Plastic Push Rivets
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3M 77 All-Purpose Spray Adhesive
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3M 90 Hi Strength Adhesive
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Tool Box Drawer Liner
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Upholstery Fabric Duramax - Dark Grey
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Other videos in our van build series include:
1 PLANNING - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
2 PARTITION - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
3 SWIVEL SEATS - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
4 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
5 REAR DOOR WON'T LOCK - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
6 PLANNING - UPDATE 1 - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
7 DIY SHOWER PAN - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
8 DIY MAXXAIR FAN INSTALL - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
9 DIY WINDOW INSTALL - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
10 DIY GREYWATER TANK INSTALL - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
11 DIY SOUND DEADENING AND INSULATION - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
12 DIY RV BED - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
13 DIY FLOOR - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
14 DIY ROOF RACK - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
15 DIY CHARGING SYSTEM - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
16 DIY CURTAINS - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
17 DIY KITCHEN WALL - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
18 DIY KITCHEN CUPBOARDS - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
19 DIY KITCHEN COUNTER - • Video
20 RV MICROWAVE INSTALL - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
21 RV INVERTER INSTALL - • Video
22 RV CEDAR CEILING - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
23 9” APPLE CARPLAY - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
24 DIY VAN WALLS - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
24 DIY VAN WALLS - • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
25 SLIDING DOOR WON’T CLOSE • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
26 DIY INTERIOR TRIM - • Video
27 DIY WATER SUPPLY • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
28 DIY DIESEL HEATER • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...
29 DIY DIESEL TANK • RAM PROMASTER VAN BUIL...

[@gpendler]

This video is really helpful. Great ideas and easy explanation. Thanks a lot

[@sharimctiver8952]

Very professional look to your panels!

[@LifeIsShortDIY]

Thank you. I think I got lucky.

[@CanadianTexaninLiguria]

3 years ago I used styrofoam pink in that window space and glued wood panel over it. 74" bed length. Plenty of space at 5'10". I think you're gonna regret the aluminum in winter.

[@LifeIsShortDIY]

We just finished a road trip and spent 22 consecutive days in the unit. so far we love what we have created. Little tweaks needed; where to put hooks etc., but no do-overs so far.

[@slimecrime29]

I love the look of the carpet with the exposed ribs. Quick question, what did you do about the exposed rib holes? I would think that they would get dusty...

[@LifeIsShortDIY]

Hi, thanks for your question. The look of the interior is starting to grow on me. I like that our van is different. It still looks like a vehicle inside, sort of like the interior of a Vanagon. Definitely a camper, but still a vehicle. Our design stemmed from function. We wanted a “real” mattress in this vehicle and for that reason we really had to ensure that the thickness of walls did not impede on our needed width. That’s pretty much how this design came to fruition; the need to keep the vehicle wide near the bed.
Regarding the rib holes, most of our holes will be used to hold trim in place. And behind the holes, within the frame we have filled the area with Thinsulate insulation. I don’t have all the answers at this point as I am still working on the trim, but that is the plan.
Cheers

[@michaelohara2161]

I started installing the wall panel when I was 65 years old. Now I am 75. Doesn’t it look nice.
Buttum……..
Very nice, but time consuming.

[@LifeIsShortDIY]

Sounds like me. Days turn into weeks that turn into months. Then I forget what I’m doing. 😊