Putting a Wood Ceiling in a Van!
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2017
- Slowly but surely the van build is coming along! In this video I go over the process of putting a tongue and groove ceiling in the Transit Connect!
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Ok I’m glad to have stumbled upon your roof install. Adding the 1x2 wood to the “SIDE” of the ribs rather than the bottom is just what I needed to see! THIS is how to save just a wee bit more head room. Thank you!
Yeah, that is what we are planning to do too
Thank you for taking the time to video your work. It helps so many of us on our journey to create a camper van!!!
Nice build dude! You rock.
Looking good so far! I wouldn't worry too much about fan... down the road you will probally need to do maintance on the seals, than if you want to make it flush with your ceiling if you still want it that way, than you could. Thank you for sharing your build, this the van I'm considering.
The reflectix looks space age and modern to me. I would be tempted to keep it.
Great idea I’m gonna use that
This is great... thank you for showing .to put the boards up.... now I understand....
Will you please show how you attach the boards to the side walls too..thanks
It's going to to amazing
Great point on making sure to have a 1x1 underneath for the fan screws.
Since you have the annoying roof ribs in the way, do you see any leaks from the fan area on the roof during the October and November?
Very nice
The reflective require a gab between the metal roof so they can reflect up the heat and the cold. That is on the reflective instrucción installations!
But nice roof wood idea!
Shit! You did a good job to me and gave me the info I was looking for thank you
That's awesome! I was wondering the cost of the ceiling project.
please share how this has worked out over time. have you had moisture/rust/ bleeding through issues due to the wood and screw all being in contact together with the metal ribs?
Great looking build! I am working on installing a roof in the same van model and so far cannot figure out how to get cross beam/furring strip thing to run along the back because there is nothing hanging down to attach it to
- any tips?
The ceiling will look good when finished. Will you be painting or staining the boards? I recommend something mould resistant. I see so many vandwellers leave wood untreated, so it eventually will get scuffed and stained, and just generally make the van look dirty :)
I put some polyurethane on them!
Sensible :)
How did you end up putting the smaller cuts of wood in that spot next to the fan?
Already rust in the coating? spot on 2:09
Thanks .....
How do u know how much insulation you’re going to need
what kind of insulation you use?
Hi, what kind of wood are u using? Size? Where did u buy it? Please I'm not sure what to use. I went to home depot but they have really heavy wood. Not thin wood planks so im not sure what to look for. Thanks
I couldn't find it at Home Depot but I found it here www.lowes.com/pd/UFP-Edge-5-5-in-x-8-ft-Pine-Wood-Wall-Plank/1000049073
Josh Oakes Do you think this wood is workable? m.lowes.com/pd/Design-Innovations-Reclaimed-14-sq-ft-Driftwood-Wood-Tongue-and-Groove-Wall-Plank-Kit/999967109
May i know this pallet size?
Can you give the dimensions of the boards you used and where you bought them?
@0:34, that's a great idea to maximize headroom. How are you securing the side panels? self tapping metal screws?
Seems like you could use a router?
Do you thing that the fan is essencial for a minivan? (just to sleep, no cooking inside). Great work
I swear by a fan haha if I had room I would install two. one to blow air in and the other to suck air out providing nice circulation! If I were you I would go a head and install one!
Tiago Lamelas Only thing essential is a mattress, a good down sleeping bag, a pillow and cracking the windows. A fan helps drop the heat and freshens the air, but it's not going to eliminate condensation.
Your breathing adds moisture to the air (Latent Heat) and it takes 3 things to produce mold. Oxygen, Food, and Moisture. You can't do anything with the first 2,,,, but you can control moisture. It takes 60+% Rh for mold to grow. Ventilation keeps mold from growing. How about installing a closeable floor fresh air vent to let air in? I saw it installed (4" round hole with a stopper) in another video and it seemed like a good idea to me.
Why does everyone install would in the vans. It seams like extra weight and possibly more of a fire hazard?
Bev *wood
Fire is less of a problem than the weight and the amount of space thick lumber takes up. Worthwhile looking at professional RV or trailer/caravan construction. Even boats. Space is at a premium in most van builds, the Transit Connect (likely my chosen van) even more so.
well i know this is 2 years later but i am just doing my ceiling and i am not liking that gap bc you lose about one inch of space on top is there a way to avoid losing space?
Info on the insulation
I think you made it more complicated than it has to be. No need to put in the support boards and self tapping screws can be used after a predrill thus resulting in less weight. I've redone the roof of mine similarly to yours only I used 12 ft 1x8 pine boards and then lined the middle with battery powered clicker lights. Has a nice clean look to it too
Will it drain your battery if you let the fan run overnight?
Nope! I’ve had it on for 5 days straight before!
Thanks for the reply. I guess the drain on the battery is minimal. Does the fan solve the whole condensation problem?
yarikfreerunner1 It takes more than just a fan to solve the condensation problem...but it helps.
taradead: What additional steps are needed to solve the problem?
yarikfreerunner1 Condensation can never be completely eliminated. Without installing a wood oven (requires a chimney), your best option is the most ventilation possible. You'll also want a moisture barrier at least on the ceiling, so condensation doesn't drip on you in the middle of the night.