Maxx Air Fan Install + Our Van Build Floorplan | 2021 Ford Transit Conversion Ep. 1
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- We are kicking off the start of our 2021 Ford Transit van conversion build with vlog #1! In this video we placed our Kilmat for sound deadening, taped out our van floor while walking through the floorplan we intend to build, and cut a hole in our roof to install our deluxe maxx air fan!
Timestamps:
0:22 - Intro and discussion of Kilmat
3:46 - Floorplan inspiration and taping out our van floor
11:51 - Delivery of our Flatline Van Co roof rack & side ladder
13:40 - MaxxAir Fan install
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We are building out our van right now and I highly HIGHLY recommend to take the van out on trips as you build it out. At least one week long trip. Once we got the electrical done I put up temporary walls and build some janky temporary counters with a sink so we can cook and clean. We were dead set on our lay out until we spent a few week long trips in the van and changed A LOT of things. It's great because you'll find out the little things like how you stretch out your legs, where you naturally sit and look and all that stuff you don't know during the design but learn as you use it. The temporary walls were clutch because I decided to move some lights around and add extra stuff that would have been a pain if the walls were permanently up. We have the high roof extra long transit.
Thanks for the tip, that is a great idea! We expect at least one of us to be working full time from our bench seat and swivel area so we definitely want that to be comfortable and practical.
We commonly use that de burr tool in the machine shop. The typical blade leaves a 45 degree chamfered edge.
Your channel came up in my recommendations. I'm a few years from having my van, but I'm doing lots of research. I wanted you to know that your explanations of what you do and why are so helpful, especially for a novice who wants to do her own build. Thanks for making these videos!
Thanks so much! That means a lot because we are also novices and have been learning everything as we go by watching/reading what other people post, so we wanted to make helpful videos for the next builders to come. Best of luck with your future build!
So fun to see you figure out what’s next. Gonna be an adventure for sure.
We’re having a blast planning it out! Thanks!
Well done cant wait for the progress
Good progress...nerve racking just watching the cutting. Can only imagine how you felt. Want it to be exactly as your vision for it. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Jeff! It was nerve wracking but Mike nailed it!
put the head of the bed on the drivers side. If you end up parking on the street to stealth camp the crown of the road is slightly higher than the gutter. Sleeping with your head higher than your feet will keep you from waking up with a screaming headache
Thanks for the great tip, we hadn’t thought of that!
You are a very sweet couple... I am enjoying your videos!!! I hope soon to make my "Alvi's Paradise Van" Thank you for being an inspiration!!!
Thanks so much Alvi!
Nice video! quick question is this passenger van or cargo? Or did you put those windows up in the sliding door and rear?
Hi, following from Petawawa Ontario Canada 😁🇨🇦 enjoyed watching you both, and the pup is adorable..😁🤗
Thanks so much! We can’t wait to visit Canada someday soon in the van!
Nice work. My van just went into production. Should get it by Christmas!
That would be the best Christmas present ever!
When did you place your order. Curious how long it's taking. Thinking of ordering one while I'm off for Christmas.
@@comegowithMEE My order was confirmed on 7/8/21 and built on 12/1/21. Hopefully I get it by Christmas.🎄
Hi. I am just about to order the same van you have, and I just stumbled upon your CZcams channel. In your first video, you said you wanted the Abyss Grey. I have been looking at the Avalanche Grey because it is the lighter Grey, but seeing your van in the darker Grey, I really like it. Perhaps the metallic flecks make it appear lighter, but the Grey looks much lighter than I would have expected. I really like yours!
Are you able to share the side panel layout that you have?
Hi, yes we went with Abyss Grey! I agree, Abyss Grey can look lighter in the sunlight especially, which I love. We liked Avalanche Grey too but from the pictures we thought it was too close to just being off-white.
We have the 148" wheelbase extended length, and we ordered it with just one window put in, in our passenger side sliding door. Then we put our own CR Laurence half-slider windows into each of the back 2 side panels. Or did you mean the dimensions? Here is a link to sketches of the dimensions (including a side view) that we got from The Queen & Bob here on youtube:
drive.google.com/file/d/1uy3Z-uj_e-Bh_cxn8qjM2c1wYJMKeUBD/view
I have the exact same van. Could you please provide me a dimension for the roof? I’m going to install solar panels and a Maxair fan.
Hello Thanks for the information and videos great job
How many boards did it take to do roof
And what Size are they
Thanks again
Hi, thanks! The boards were 3.5 inch x 8 feet and we bought 7 packs of this set:
www.lowes.com/pd/Design-Innovations-3-5-in-x-8-ft-Natural-Pine-Tongue-and-Groove-Wall-Plank-Coverage-Area-14-sq-ft/999967079
''WE'' Meaning HE did everything, got it.
Yep, he did, because I work full time while he works on the van!
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