THE BEST VAN BUILD & TOUR - Electrician - Ford Transit Custom

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  • čas přidán 10. 02. 2024
  • This is the full van transformation from start to finish, I show everything from stripping it out, to insulating/carpeting, racking install and loads more!!
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    WHO AM I:
    I’m Adam the electrician based in the south of England (Portsmouth).
    I make videos that show my everyday working life installing EV charging points along with other electrical installations hopefully sharing some useful information and tips.
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    THE JET RACK - FULL INSTALL VIDEO
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Komentáře • 71

  • @sparkiegaz3613
    @sparkiegaz3613 Před 4 měsíci +8

    Watch out BUNDY this feller is coming for ya,,,,can’t beat an organised van 👍👍👍

  • @mdshovel
    @mdshovel Před 2 měsíci +1

    One thing that really helped us was having an additional sliding door on the driver side when specced new on lease. It allows parking in tight places with the left side up against a wall/fence/hedge

  • @samstainer2288
    @samstainer2288 Před 4 měsíci +5

    I think that price is pretty good. As it’s your work space and need to be more efficient. To save time for all your jobs. Good organisation.

  • @dalehughes5470
    @dalehughes5470 Před 4 měsíci +2

    One for the boss in the morning 🙏

  • @samstainer2288
    @samstainer2288 Před 4 měsíci +4

    I have my vans fitted with Marine plywood walls,ceiling and floor including the doors and bulkhead. And lighting is so important. Definitely to have a separate battery system for the main van battery. Specially if you’re going to keep doors open and lights in for a longer period.
    I also included work lights in the outside of the van side door and back door areas.

    • @sotaelectrical
      @sotaelectrical  Před 4 měsíci

      Yeah I always have my van doors open which is causing problems with the main battery, good to hear I’m not alone with this!! Thanks for your comments!! 👍👍

  • @droidism
    @droidism Před měsícem +1

    Beautiful setup. Looking real spiffy. Good job!

  • @sergiofernandez3725
    @sergiofernandez3725 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Good stuff Adam

  • @jasonbowe9767
    @jasonbowe9767 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Looks brilliant and efficient, great job 🛠️💡

  • @Edgar-friendly.
    @Edgar-friendly. Před 2 měsíci +1

    I used LED (kitchen reel) strip lighting to brighten up the interior, cut strips to length under all the shelves and a few lengths across the roof, connected in parallel with switch, work’s very well wouldn’t bother trying any other way for myself. I installed a blade 12v fuse board in the glove box to power the LED’s and other auxiliaries, powered direct from the battery. Probably spent £20.

  • @dazthedoubleglazier
    @dazthedoubleglazier Před 4 měsíci +1

    Loving the new wracking, job well done! You cant beat a well wracked out van.

  • @jerome1652
    @jerome1652 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Been waiting for this. Great video.

  • @davidcoates6768
    @davidcoates6768 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Quite a few camper conversions are putting solar on the roof, you can get flexible panels or plastic corner mounts, not sure how much the rails or ladders would block the light though. Van looks good!

    • @sotaelectrical
      @sotaelectrical  Před 4 měsíci

      That’s cool I will look into that! Thank you 👍👍

  • @stephentoby8750
    @stephentoby8750 Před měsícem +1

    I would love to carpet my custom! You made it look so easy ! Great job 👏🏻

  • @JB-ud2fr
    @JB-ud2fr Před 3 měsíci +1

    Some nice touches buddy! Jet rack looks a winner!

  • @mikefrazier8113
    @mikefrazier8113 Před 2 měsíci +3

    I love being in America and having a van i can walk into

  • @isaaclimbrick187
    @isaaclimbrick187 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I really love how indebted you go to in your videos, you’ve done a great job with this van, I have a transit long wheel base also, I recently went self employed and unfortuanly had my van broken into and all of my Milwaukee PowerTools and battery’s stolen so I love what you have done with the van guard in the rear end, I’m thinking of going for a pickup truck with a back so I can have 2 van guards and a work surface while still maintaining an area for materials above to prevent this again, I feel like a pickup is less of a target for theft personally, I also watched your van security video and thought it was very insightful so that is on the cards also, thanks again for your great content

    • @sotaelectrical
      @sotaelectrical  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Hello mate, thank you for taking the time to comment, sorry to hear about your van, they are absolute scum bags!! Really appreciate you watching my videos!! 👍👍

  • @audibell
    @audibell Před 3 měsíci +2

    Nice van I like the ford transit custom

  • @alanbeard4871
    @alanbeard4871 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Great video. Love the look of the van. I have a raised floor in my van as well, but not all the way through. Bit concerned that it would take out all the crumple zones, which wouldn't be good in a crash.
    Looming forward to watching how you did the lights as I need to.improve mine.

    • @sotaelectrical
      @sotaelectrical  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you, crumple zones… let’s hope I don’t need those!! I have had a lot of suggestions on the lights so coming soon I reckon!!

  • @kevinbarnes7561
    @kevinbarnes7561 Před 4 měsíci +3

    You can buy adapter that takes your tool batteries and can work 12-24v fittings

  • @mikeevans1355
    @mikeevans1355 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Awesome video 👌🏻 also You could consider using your drill batteries for the lighting in the van. You can get a base for any of the common brands saves going for solar or expensive leisure batteries 👍🏻

    • @sotaelectrical
      @sotaelectrical  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thank you!! That’s a great idea! I will look into this!!

  • @InTruServ
    @InTruServ Před 4 měsíci +2

    I’ve so gotta get a van…. That looks amazing mate ❤️👌👍
    Miss our old one, an ex Sky fleet van, fully racked inside and out!
    Working out of the boot of a car now trying to get to the point we can get a LWB Transit Connect, would love a Custom, but we do a lot of city centre work and need to be able to get in and out of tight undercroft parking areas…. 🤦🏻‍♂️🤣

    • @sotaelectrical
      @sotaelectrical  Před 4 měsíci

      Hello mate!! Did you get my insta message??
      Thank you so much for my gift!!! Your amazing!!!

  • @thetruth6693
    @thetruth6693 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Loving the videos mate 👊 Can tell you take pride in your work

  • @devonbrook2292
    @devonbrook2292 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Turned out good pal 👍🏽

  • @RB.Plumbing
    @RB.Plumbing Před 4 měsíci +1

    great video, its given me some ideas on how to finish my van. as far as the new lights you want to install, I've just added lights to mine and I'm running them off a Milwaukee battery, I got the adapter of Amazon you can get any battery make, there called power wheel adapters

    • @sotaelectrical
      @sotaelectrical  Před 4 měsíci

      Thank you!! Ah that’s great I will have a look now!!

  • @JordieeArnold
    @JordieeArnold Před 3 měsíci +1

    Have you thought about protecting your van from break ins? Those vans have such a design flaw and need extra protection! Just keep it in mind.
    Looks fantastic! I’d love that done in my van.

    • @sotaelectrical
      @sotaelectrical  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you! Yes my van is heavily protected with various security measures 👍👍

  • @IAAITKEN
    @IAAITKEN Před 4 měsíci +1

    Looks smart. Should look at a leisure batty with a victron battery to battery charger.
    Would keep the leisure battery charged without taking it in and stop main battery draining.

  • @ryanberry5779
    @ryanberry5779 Před 17 dny +1

    Could you link the video for the floor mats please

  • @xanpagebrown
    @xanpagebrown Před 4 měsíci +2

    I would say go with a Jackery rather than a leisure battery. It means you've not just got power for the lights but also any other accessories you may need to use. A leisure battery is good, but I think a Jackery provides that extra flexibility.

    • @sotaelectrical
      @sotaelectrical  Před 4 měsíci +1

      I am swaying towards the jackery, appreciate your comments and input 👍👍

    • @TheYohtube
      @TheYohtube Před 4 měsíci

      Good for keeping customers wifi on when working on their consumer unit​@@sotaelectrical

  • @robturner3546
    @robturner3546 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Cracking job.
    If it were my van I’d be fitting a battery and inverter.
    Fogstar 105ah lithium battery.
    Victron DC - DC Charger (30a ORION)
    Victron 1200w Inverter.
    You could use Renogy gear as it’s a little bit cheaper than the Victron and as good.
    I did a similar install for my lad in his VW Caddy.

    • @sotaelectrical
      @sotaelectrical  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thank you, ok that’s great ill look into all that stuff you mentioned, appreciate your input 👍👍

  • @katelights
    @katelights Před 2 měsíci +1

    ok I def need to do the walls in my van like that :D

  • @martyn334
    @martyn334 Před 3 měsíci +1

    wouldnt stick the flooring down, would make it easy to change when damaged :P

  • @RandomBoyJoe
    @RandomBoyJoe Před 3 měsíci +1

    Use one of your 18v batteries to power the lights when you need them

  • @billsbasementworkshop1902
    @billsbasementworkshop1902 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Heat gun usually helps with silicone.

  • @goondee9793
    @goondee9793 Před 4 měsíci +1

    The only thing thats missing is a pull out canopy from under the roof rack. It is hard to watch when you throw that ragged cloth over the van doors when its raining.

    • @sotaelectrical
      @sotaelectrical  Před 4 měsíci

      A pull out canopy would be awesome!! I do like my canopy though 🤣

  • @jsouto77
    @jsouto77 Před 3 měsíci

    Are you ever in bh21 area?

    • @sotaelectrical
      @sotaelectrical  Před 3 měsíci +1

      No I’m afraid not

    • @jsouto77
      @jsouto77 Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@sotaelectrical Thats a shame, I understand :)

  • @jsouto77
    @jsouto77 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Definitely money well spent and deductible. Maybe not such a viable option for the cash in hand only guy which you might not want to hire anyways.

  • @markyd2633
    @markyd2633 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Mate.....no good putting the contents of your van all over the internet....too many thieving scumbags about

    • @JayG2K
      @JayG2K Před 4 měsíci

      maybe alarm system as well in the near future. possibly next finanical year!

  • @FFT_Electrical
    @FFT_Electrical Před 3 měsíci +1

    Hell Yes. Does that look smart and organised, if you want I'll pick up your installs while you vacuum the carpets 🙂