Vinyl Panels For Interior Van Conversion Design DIY Promaster Campervan for Vanlife
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- čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
- Often with DIY van conversions during the design phase wood is used almost everywhere. Dodge ProMaster vans, Ford Transit and Mercedes Sprinter vans all receive wood very easily once the initial framing is complete. Vanlife for many is a vision of driving across America, boon docking and camping in a van that resembles the inside of a barrel. When designing our van conversion we absolutely wanted to use wood. We chose locally cut cedar, one to support our neighbours and two because it’s such a fine wood with exceptional colour and we could mimic the interior of a boat. But we also knew we wanted other materials as well. To break the visual lines of the van, to soften the texture of the conversion and make life nicer as we camp or overland. Whatever we used on the van interior design had to be durable, easy to clean, something that would not fade in the sun or tear easily. We wanted a material that would help absorb some of the road noise as we traveled. But most of all it had to look professional and be easy to build and install. After much consideration we arrived at vinyl as the right material for our interior van panels to accent the wood. Vinyl checks all the boxes about durability and sound, it’s available in all kinds of different colours and textures and after some experimentation proved to be very easy to work with. We really loved the results in our van so much we ended up using it in more places in the conversion than we expected. In fact we ran out !! Some panels in the van build were simply plywood covered with the vinyl. Some of the van interior van panels received foam and then the vinyl. The foam added a softer texture and swanky look to the whole van build.
These panels sit above our bed - see the bed framing here: • Van Build Series - Pro...
And over our basement which holds our bike rack • Stealth Van Build Base...
We are planning a road trip to northern Ontario when we're done www.ontarioparks.com/en - Jak na to + styl
Like watching a competent version of Red Green
LOL Jamie. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I hope you’ll stop back ….keep your stick on the ice……DVe
Excellent video and craftsmanship. Great detailed explanation.
Hi Robert, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment - Be well and safe
Thank you for showing this as a very approachable project!
Hi a.w. - thanks for watching and taking the time to comment ...... I'll be doing an update on the vinyl around the bed in May ... you may find it interesting ... I've learned a few things with use..... hope you'll stop back ... Dave
Really enjoy your videos. Thank you for posting.
DisplayIT Solutions - thanks for letting me know. This channel is growing into something I never expected - but then so did the van build !!! be well and safe
You did a Great job!!
I am working on my 2019 Sprinter 144 Crew model on the Olympic Peninsula in WA. Still Having trouble determining furring strips, without taking up interior space much. Very difficult to find good information on the subject.
I have enjoyed your videos very much.
Janice
Hi Tom - thanks for taking the time to watch and post your comment - I will say this - for your furring always use 3/4" veneer core plywood. 1x2 spruce (or anything) will dry and shrink and some day release the screws. Where you put it will depend on how you are finishing our walls. In my case, I used furring strips on the ceiling .. but none one the walls...... Good luck ............. Dave
Great work on the vinyl where did you buy the Vinyl . I want to do the same thing with my 1989 RV campers and Falcon
Hi Tony - thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I'm not sure where you are. I'm in British Columbia Canada and here (and in Ontario) we have stores called Fabric Land - they are stores that people who like to sew go to to buy everything they will need. They all have some vinyl in stock. But they don't all know what they'll be getting when stocks are replenished. So be sure to buy more than you think you may need. We were just happened to be in a Fabric Land last week and my wife and I both commented on how happy we are with the the vinyl. Let me know how you make out...... Dave
Thank you for the putting together the video. What adhesive did you use?
Hi Dmitry - thanks for taking the time to watch and ask the question ................ stay tuned !!! As soon as the weather clears (I hope next week) I'll be making some changes to the vinyl, partly because of the glue,,,,,, Dave
@@VanOfAction oh interesting. Thank you for the quick reply. Hello from Vancouver
Hi - great vid. Where do source your vinyl panels? What manufacturer do you recommend? And does it smell / outgas when first arrived?
Hi Chris - thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I'm in Canada - we have a company here call FabricLand - it's a store that caters to people who sew. A part of their inventory is vinyl "fabic". I'm sure you can find one close to you. The stock varies from store to store so you may have to shop around to get what you want. Also be sure to get more than you think you'll need, because my experience was once they sold out of one roll the next may not be a perfect match. be well and come back !!!
Quick Question: Does the vinyl allow for breathing or will it trap moisture? I'm going to use Havelock wool for insulation and then was going to rig up some DIY thick cotton (canvas?) panels.... vinyl would be better but I am concerned about condensation? Am I off base?
Hi Travelin Stovetop !! Thanks for watching and thanks for commenting. You are really smart to design with condensation in mind. We're all gonna get it somewhere along the line. The vinyl I used is a weave and will breathe - however that was NOT a concern and if I was to do it again I would look for a solid vinyl (I think it would be easier to work with on corners). The panels do not form a "sealed" or air tight layer so they will breath - air will migrate around the panels and into the wall cavity. In my opinion you're REALLY smart to use Havelock wool - you may not have seen it but here is my video about that - and trying to deal with condensation. czcams.com/video/agznjG61nw4/video.html Be well and come back to VanOfAction.com from time to time and let me know how you're making out.
Thanks for making this video. We are at the exact same step in our build. Quick question: which contact cement did you use and how's it holding after one year? Thanks!
Hi Rubens thanks for watching and taking the time to comment - I used a Heavy Duty spray Adhesive - the one I could get locally was was made by Permatex. I bought it a an auto supply store. There have been no issues with the glue at all. The vinyl panels really made the interior look professional as well. You may find part 2 useful as well ...... czcams.com/video/6rUkqeGG8w4/video.html let me know how you make out.... Dave
@@VanOfAction That's great! We are in Ontario and it has been quite difficult to source the one I saw on other youtube videos (DAP). I am worried the spray ones wouldn't hold against the temperature swings as we are also using vinyl on the ceiling panels. Glad to hear the spray glue works as well as the hard-to-find version. I will check the other video as well. Thanks again!
Rubens - if you're in Ontario look at a Car Quest or Napa - you could also probably find a good Elmers at Home Depot - but they are not easy for me to get to.
The contact adhesive will reactivate under extreme temperatures - but if you stretch it around the edge and fasten it down I wouldn't worry.
@@VanOfAction That's how a plan on doing. The vinyl will be wrapped around the edge of the panels. The panels will be held by cross beams fastened to the ceiling ribs. Hopefully the vinyl won't come unglued in the middle of the panel, where there wouldn't be nothing to hold it.
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Hi @brazilianwonder ... thanks for streamlining the information ... hope you found it useful .... be well Dave