HOW TO build overhead cupboards in a Camper Van 

Flipping amazing man!!! Thank you soooo much for sharing this build. You have saved me so much anguish. 😊

Hi Mel. Iv just started following you. Love your work. I'm hooked. I will join as soon as I get a new card 😂. I have a Swb Iveco to build. Feeling a bit apprehensive, I'm officially an OAP and my knees hurt 😅. Thanks for your natural humor.

You're awesome! Thank you so very much for making this video. So simple and just what I needed. Im so grateful to you!!!!

Really awesome technics.....thanks a lot for Sharing....😊😊😊😊😊

Great video mel

Think it is the way to go Mel a simple yet effective approach especially doing it on your own, a lot over engineer the overhead cupboards but they don't hold bricks and dive weights ..Always put bigger doors on for a fancier look over a country look too, if one chooses....I see how you put the 3 mm ply on the bottom as a finish but put a solid internal shelf in as support so your back runner must be a few mm up, punters might not work that out though even though you kind of mention it pre install and don't show the installation of the cupboard shelf/bottom support..Pocket holes might be better in the front frame as it would keep the joints tighter from road vibrations and stop cracking through a paint finish...Love that cupboard with two little shelves, I will nick that idea👍

Loving the easy step by step videos as always Mel. Makes the whole issue of a self build van for newbies a fun and useful experience instead of a stressful pressure 👍🏻💚🚐☀️☕️ x

Thanks Mel. I built my cupboard from your last video. Worked out so well. Thanks once again.

Nice to see how you make them.mell

Excellent stuff Mel! Got me a gallon of that Rhino goo this week and going see how it works on my old boat..... I won't send you any photos so not to worry ha ! Keep up the great work 👍 👏

Thanks 4 sharing mel

excellent video mel as always and great timing as i am about to install my overhead lockers and a great way to install them.keep em coming mate, still the best DIY channel on youtube.

That looks great with the shelf as part of the whole unit!! Nice job!👍

Think that's the best way to build overhead cupboards. Great vid Mel

It’s always good to improve from your first one. They are great :) watching how you build yours helped me build mine :) thank you for making great videos :) 🙏😊

I love building in situ, much like you built the bench in your van ❤️🐾

Thanks man, your step by step approach is very helpful. And your up-lifted attitude also is by the way :)

Nice work nice and simple but very professional thanks Mr Mel👍

Going to have a go at these one day, thanks Mel👏

Nice job on those cupboards Mel, I’m converting my Iveco and will be using your cupboard building method! 👍

Another quality video Mel. Starting on the floor tomorrow. Not the best at DIY but got your vids to help. Cheers 👍🏻

Great video. Very informative. Cheers Mal and Dave

I have a Talbot Express Camelot which has no bed, and no place for one. so i am going to have to re do it all. You have given me some good ideas; Especially with how you are doing Johns Track day van.

Thanks Mel. It's a very educational video!

Great job Mel another great video. Keep the coming.

Great video thanks

Good job, thanks...

I liked the extra detail video Mel 😊

You are a god thank you this helps me a lot 😊👍

Great video clever stuff

Good choice, i am gonna do the same to my van....Greetings from Holland.

Hello Mell, great video, ive just started looking at methods or plans to build my own overhead lockers. Your designs and ideas are good, i think attaching at the top and botom definately makes for a strong design, i will be copying if u dont mind, including the little shelf on the end. Thank you Kevin

Hi Mel , I've got similar cupboards as you but want to put a middle Shelve in that's my next task . Great vlog !

Hi Mel GREAT JOB & WELL MADE . Robbie U K

Mel done a amazing job keep watching the end product is fantastic

Mel, I broke my folding work bench doing something it wasn't designed for. I thought I'd just go and buy another. It turns out a lot are made of plastic or have critical parts made of plastic. Also if you thought the metal in your 1980s or 90s work bench was thin, imagine it being half as thin again. The key message is don't break it. Look after it, cuz you won't ever get another as good again.

Feedback: I’ll be using your videos like an ikea manual. I’m going to be doing my shelves exactly the way you’ve done it 👍

...as a professional carpenter and joiner for 30+ years, I always like to build in situ you guarantee a better fit 👍

Most useful particularly 9:40 ...I learned two other lessons this week No1:Transit seat bolts are not T55 torx they are actually m11 Ribe No2: thin cutting discs for angle grinders do not like sideways force at all and can 'explode' in your face ! (PPE, use it or get on the list for a guide dog )

Well me ol mate ..once agins great performance.. stella installments ..wees talkin Spielberg n beyond...get it there ..😎

You could glue the cladding to the ply Mel and avoid the screws showing. I made those under bed storage drawers you made in a previous video, they look and work great. Cheers. :)

Love them cuboards Mel. All goodto go in my build. I have saves tve video for reference, 👍

Keep it simple keep it safe, look after your chickens -good eggs👍

Doing my shelves as we speak Mel! Exactly like this, though it's a little more difficult with my xxxhighroof Sprinter as there are few easy angles up in the rafters, lol. It all slopes inwards darn it. Cannibalized my wardrobe and chestof drawers for the cupboard doors to! Perfick size and colour...needed new wardrobe anyway.🤣🤣. I find this the easiest way to do overhead cupboards mate, though might put doors on proud rather than flush next time. Carry on the good work mate. Lovin it.😊

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Top job mate well done looks great.👍🇬🇧🍺🤘

As for measuring as you go mate, whatever works for you it's gotta be right ain't it. I'm just starting on mine today putting in the floor. Wish me luck never done this before 🤞

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Thank you mel i was wondering how to make my overhead lockers...

As it’s in a van it’s better to build as you go if it was a home where things are a bit more square it’s probably easier to build it then fit it, well that’s what I think anyway 😂👍.

Most people seem to cabinets after walls, do you prefer doing it before the walls? Why? Starting my build and love your videos!

ahhh ROCK N ROLL tshirt smile every time !!!, reminds me of my dad, he was a builder too! (ur too young to be me dad ;) !!great video...once i get into my refurb inside..thinking of making some over head cupboards, was gunna use much thinner wood...do you really need such thick wood for the frame (in your opinion)i won't be storing very heavy things...socks n me smalls (hahaha!)n t-bags- cheers again simple 'how too' video again mel !! non of my vanlife videos are going in my inbox past 3wks... :( clicked off then back on & still not recieving them !!

Just the same way i built mine Mel. Light, strong and budget friendly. I used 38mm square CLS for my frames and i plan to have sliding doors insids the openings. I am struggling to find 'plastic double u channel' for the runners though! Does anyone know where to buy 4 metres without having to order 100 units? 😉

It's not everyday you see an airstream pass by in the UK 😀🇬🇧🇬🇧

Hi mel , I just had a look around my van (winnebago explorer ) the 3mm panels are glued and stapled ?I wonder if its a weight saving ? Looks great mate now go change your cabinets ,,,,, always something hey ,,,,R.J.T

I thought you usually put the ceiling in first? Also are you giving him a secret safe place like you've got in your lockers lol ;)

Nice one Mel, I'll add these extra bit to the next cupboard. I'll have my video up soon with me copying your step by step video. I've also realised I've added an extra bit of wood you didn't which has added loads structure upport. So you'll see that as well. Your doing a very good job. 👍 Are u coming to the national caravan motorhome fest?

Lovely job Mel, I thought I was watching lukes' Van Life's dad what with you wearing your cap backwards, lol ;)

Great video Mel. It's inspired to have a go with a job I've been putting off for ages. Would you mind telling me what type of timber you used and dimensions if you can remember? Thanks

Mel what size and top of wood are you using

You going to the international campervan show on 19th sept

is it easier to build an overhead unit before or after cladding the roof?

Would this work over a side kitchen in a t4

Great cupboard build Mel, what size wood did you use for the framework?🤔🤔

What do you do about the central locking? I see you fitted some separate locks, are these as well as or in replacement of.? Sorry being out of context 😬

hello Mel! , great video , learning every day , what kind of wood do you use for your cupboards ?

Hi Mel ... I want to use the same hardware for your cabinets ... what are the bottom twist claps called ?

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Hi Mel, just built cabinets as per your design. Can you tell me where you got T hinges. I need them in white. I assume they are 3-4". Love your videos.👍

Mel if your not liking your overhead locker end section cant you fill in the joint and re-paint mate .... by the way i love the channel and your locker

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Mel couldn't you wood putty the end shelf on your Cuboard sand it and paint over it to hide the join line just a thought

I defo find this the easiest way mate.

Top job yr honour :)

I have a complaint Mel, no outtakes 🤔. Ha, as always brill vid 😊

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Nice one Mel. Is the solar panel in Johns window a sheet of paper? 👍

The bed looks really high in this video, especially when u add a mattress

Please dont use shed T hinges !

Mel keep meaning to ask have you got a brother called Dave ?

Everything in a van is so "un square" your better off making it in the van and adjusting to the changing angles of the van.

Is this still your preferred method of building your cabinets Mel? Really helpful tips, thank you 😊🪛🔨🚚

You're awesome! Thank you so very much for making this video. So simple and just what I needed. Im so grateful to you!!!!