DIY BLACKOUT CURTAINS FOR YOUR VAN CONVERSION
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
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We take you on a quick walk through of our DIY blackout curtains for our Dodge Ram Promaster camper van conversion. I will show you how we installed our curtains, suggestions and the MISTAKES I made.
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You could add some fabric to the bottom of your curtains that you thing are too short. If you can’t match the fabric, do a matching trim. I like your van. Today’s project is curtains for our daughter and SIL camper van conversion. You inspired me to get started!
You guys are great! My wife and I have been watching your videos as we are contemplating a Van build. Thank you for your advice and insights!
+Thomas Dunn Thank you so much! Feel free to ask us any questions you want even if we have not covered it in a video. We will do our best to help! Of course we definitely recommend building out a van 😀
I have watched dozens of van builds. Your van is the only DIY Van build that I can honestly say - I would live in that 👍
+Dino - thankyou! We sure spent a lot of hours building it! We really wanted it to feel like home( Dave was a good sport with me on all the little details) sometimes I am sitting on the couch and I look around in amazement! Thankyou for commenting
Have you seen Trent and Allie? Perfection!
fulmoonn yes! Unfortunately they were a bit out of our budget. Back doors window shades are $100 a piece and the slider shade is $265....
+fulmoonn definitely awesome though
As usual, very detailed and informative. You did a great job with those curtains!
+Edith Prutz thankyou! As with everything I see things that I would change now but overall I’m REALLY happy with how it turned out!
I like magnets over Velcro, but whatever works for you is the best!
+RobJuni agree but the magnets were problematic when I was sewing the curtains. Velcro sucks .....unless you use the acrylic tape, then it’s awesome!
@@oneadVANtureatatime Yes I haven't had much luck with Velcro in certain applications. I have some in my car and the heat makes the glue stop sticking.
@@oneadVANtureatatime ... what do you mean by "acrylic" .. i tried googling acrylic velcro, but it all has sticky side, which you said dont use because it gums up the sewing needle. . .will you please leave a link to the particular velcro products you used.
Robjuni, i like magnets too butto get them strong enough to hold the fabric up they have to be very strong (unless your fabric is very thin) and they are pricey especially considering how many are needed for all the windows. Magnets are fun though. I have a store bought type sunshield for the windshield but have cut some Reflectix for it so now iuse the sunsheild on the side windows, whichever one is getting direct sun, in front folding it in half (1/2 hanging inside, other half hanging on outside) roll window up and secure outside flap with magnets. Working out great. But the magnets arent working well on the inside house windows on the van. . . I'd like to try the velcro sometme, its affordable, but theres such variety to choose from, i would hate to go to all that work and expense to have it not work in my van, it gets EXTREMELY hot in there. . . At the moment i'm just using bungee cords & clothespins to hold up the Reflectix at the windows. Not pretty but its helping to block some of this scorching heat out, for now.
Nice job you two!! Always love to watch your video's. Stay safe!
+Julie Lawson Thank you so much for your comments!! Love to see you are following our journey 😎Carrie getting to be a professional at putting these video together.
Wish we could figure out a way to share these videos with your sister 😆
Take care and stay safe as well.
More great information, its always a pleasure to see You have posted another video. Always a thumbs up
+J.G. Conumdrum thank you so much!!! We appreciate comments and such kind words!!
this was such a helpful video. Nice job on all the curtains and the explanations. I am binging your videos today! xo
+Lynda Smith Thank you! We are both excited you are happily binge watching our channel!! Thank you for all the kind words and comments. 😀
Love your dual purpose back door 5' curtain rod/tire lug remover. I will definitely use that. Thanks
It's the bar I took off the roof rack for room to put the fan in 😃😃
thanks again and thanks for the tips about planning the build around your curtains.
+Misty Spring yes, we did not even think about it! Glad we could help you NOT make the same mistake!
Thanks for another detailed explanation everyone needs.
I’m wondering about the Velcro used. I hate the older one that catches KN everything and is very noisy. Have you found the newer kind with the tiny hook/loop construction that eliminates those problems?
Very good information on the curtains, thanks for sharing
+Rollin Queen’s Vanlife 😃 thank you!
You did a really good job with those, despite the mistakes. 🙂
Thank you very much 😀
Great informational video
+Dan&Bonnie B Thank you guys😀😀😀
Grate job! 👍
This is amazing!!! such good info ! Thanks :)
Very welcome, we are happy you liked our video 😀
Great video thanks for the info
+A MOTORHOME ADVENTURE You are very welcome! We are having a blast in Michigan..minus the bugs🐝🐜
You guys are my favorite CZcams couple! I always get excited when I see a new video uploaded. Great information as always.
+Sweetheart Mastiffs Awww.... thankyou!! That makes us so happy to hear!
lov the dog!!!! and of course all the curtains, thank you
+TIKI TIKI Roodle is the star of our show 🐕 Thank you for watching and happy travels. 😀
I think you did a wonderful job, you learn as much from your mistakes made as you do your successes ! Do you think doubling regular black out curtains is better than the special insulated fabric from JoAnn Fabrics ? You can find black out curtains even at the Dollar General, and I would imagine JoAnn is much more expensive for their fabric plus making them from scratch takes time and talent. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks again. I would like to know what tools you brought with you. Which ones you have found to be a must in maintaining your van, on the road repairs etc.
+S Hug That sounds like a great video idea🧐just off the top I have used most my common tools like:screwdrivers, wrench, hammer, pliers, and drill.
I have not used any of my off-road gear like: tow straps, shackles, pulleys, and air compressor.
We have used our dremal cutting tool a couple times and our snow tire chains😀
Is your van a promaster? There is a few tools needed there to make changing your oil easier.
Hope that helps.
THANK-U..THANK-U THANK-U 👏👏👏 One of the Most important things for Van Dewlling but the Last to Remember... I did purchase Black out curtains..LAST YEAR .. And now I'm running like a chicken without a head!! Oyee vaeeyy!! With soooo much to do for the Move. Thanks for the Tips.. And suggestions.. But most of all..THE REMINDER TO GET A MOVE ON SEWING MINE.EEAK!! Humm i Wonder if my little Goal Zero will run my sewing machine..I will let you knoww.. Lol
Curtains were one of the last projects I did and I felt like you.....PRESSED FOR TIME! I bet the goal zero will run your sewing machine😃 the problem for me was finding a place to store it! But in the end it was just taking up to much room and is currently living with a family member😃
I really like the design of curtains. How many panel(s) size did the cab curtain. The curtain track vs rod are a great idea. Thanks for sharing 😊
Carrie says two panels and it's plenty. All let Carrie know you liked her designs, I know she will appreciate the compliment 😀
What kind of tape did you use on the Velcro?
Thanks for this video! Couple questions: 1) Do you get condensation on your windows w/ nothing between the glass and the blackout fabric, and 2) On the back 2 stealth coverings, did you sew in the dark material (and if so, what is it), or did it come on the reflectix visor? Thanks!
We do get some condensation on the windows even with the insulated black out curtains. We have just installed a new heater and this year we are expecting no condensation because of the dry heat. The back window inserts came with that grey material already sewed on it. You could just cut reflective material to fit and that would work also. We are considering sewing magnets in some blackout material for the rear windows to make them quicker to remove and put back up.
Great ideas! How did you install the rod for the cab and what did you use?
We had to cut out part of the plastic insert above the cab to fit a curtain rod in it. If we would have left room in front of the cabinet it would have been better and easier.
Had a thought, do you guys ever use the deck on the top of your van? Building out a van right now and wondered if it was worth the roof real-estate + cost.
+softdorothy We love the deck!! It's a must for cleaning our solar panals, which I do every week or more. Plus I have been hanging laundry to dry up on the roof when there are no trees or sun elsewhere.
All that said we don't hang out up there as much as we thought🧐 We do keep a couple of storage items up there and are considering putting a paddle board on the deck if we have extra cash.
Let me know what you decide in the end love to hear what your thoughts are😀
Yes a tension rod would have been better, quiet and easy....the velcro and your ring curtains are so noisy....the back window push ins are best...my opinion. Thank you! This is very helpful on choices.
+Cindydez * You are very welcome! After using the curtains every day for 7 months the velcro curtain on the sliding window is my favorite. It goes on so easy and looks sharp plus very convenient to through in with the laundry😀
I think a lot of people will agree with you and appreciate you comment. Thank you.😎
@@oneadVANtureatatime, yes that window cover is very sharp looking.
Velcro...why didn't I think of that for my TT curtains? How are your blackouts for keeping heat in?
We are thinking that the black out material does very little for insulation. We do have a layer of thermal material sandwich in but even that could be better for extreme type weather. Hope that helps
I’m not sure if you’re a pro master is like mine but I change my own oil and I noticed my radiator coolant was well below the ad line so I went to the dealership and bought a jug of the concentrated antifreeze and I went to add it and I noticed when I open the bottle “ radiator reservoir”for the first time it was vacuum sealed and it rose to the minimum line once opened so I went ahead and added a little antifreeze to bring it up to closer to the full line, also I was wondering if you carry a tire plugging kit along with a air compressor I was Boondocking with some truckers park their trucks and I was in bed and I heard somebody talking and then all of a sudden I feel the van shake and I told them get the F away from my van, So I felt a little adrenaline rush and felt like maybe I better leave so I went to drive away and noticed they had sliced my two driver side tires and it was late at night so I got out and plugged Both tires on the side walls and drove Slowed to a safe place to park for the night .plugging kits come in handy even on the side walls slice if push comes to Shove
+Raymond Driggers Yes we have a tire plug kit and small compressor, have not used the plug kit but nice to know it works on side wall damage!!! Sorry to hear about your tires getting slashed🤨
Our radiator has a pin hole leak some where but I can't even find a drop of coolant..
I usual have to add a cup or two of coolant every 3 months. Was talking to other promaster owners and they have same issue...this is the same motor brand that was in my jeep wrangler which also had a phantom coolant smell..never found that leak either...wonder if it's a common problem on most Pentastar engine types.
Thank you for commenting! Love hearing useful information like this to share😎
How do you get any air circulation with the curtains closed?
+Tucson Tom we have two fantastic fans in the roof...one in the front and one in the back. We open both fans turn the front fan on (sucks the air out) which creates a wind tunnel. 😃
What is a good source for blackout material
We went to the fabric store (Joan Fabrics) and bought material specially made for blacking out a window. Carrie thinks it might be cheaper to buy blackout curtains already made. We need a massive amount for the cab curtain and the rear doors.
How did you get the velcro to stick on the metal window
I used 3M double sided acrylic tape. It is AWESOME! Still on the window.... hot or cold.
3m acrylic tape amzn.to/2IhUAyW
On the sliding door, how did you attach the velcro with Gorilla tape? Is it double sided tape? ... thanks for all the good tips.
+Brianna B Yes Carrie used double-sided tape. She uses the 3m VHB tape because it's the only one we found that never comes off. It really is amazing stuff..we tested it from 4 degrees to 94 degrees with no fails yet. If you have time check out our video coming out next Wednesday where she uses it again. Thank you for watching and commenting.😎
+Brianna B ACRYLIC TAPE ~ amzn.to/30wI7g0
here is the amazon link.... I love this acrylic double sided tape! It’s the only thing I’ve found so far that works😃
Also, I used regular velcro....sewed the velcro on the curtain( that's why you don't want the self sticky velcro) attached the acrylic tape to the velcro you are going to stick on the wall. (Also why I used the double sided acrylic tape)
You can try the sticky velcro... I just had a harder time with it😃 I hope this helps, feel free to ask if you have any more questions
@@oneadVANtureatatime ... thanks ya'll !! .. i'm just now trying to figure all this out, none of my ideas has worked so far, i appreciate all the help i can get. 😉
I use Slime in all my tires.... run over 5000 nails it will still hold air
Maybe we need to get some!
What are the dimensions for the cabin curtain?
+In The Sky if I remember correctly I sewed two panels together so it’s roughly 84 inches but that is with a lot of fabric ripples for a full curtain look. We used a tension rod that is 58 inches wide. I hope that helps😃
one adVANture at a time Hi, what is the length of the cabin curtain? Thank you for posting such an informative video. 🙏
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