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The first of the insulation is fitted and the floor is finished! There is more to this floor build due to the seats but hopefully it will help people looking to fit a solid warm floor in their van.
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@TheRestorationCouple 6 лет назад

Sorry if not clear how the timbers were secured. They were bonded to the cleaned floor ribs using silkaflex, a high strength adhesive designed for such applications. This prevents needing to drill through the van floor and is plenty strong enough, (I tested it using several materials and was very surprised.)

@dcdc1970 6 лет назад

hi, I found these really useful "insulation stick pins" for securing insulation in van conversions they are really simple and very effective. here's the link www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stick-Pins-Insulation-Hangers-Camper-Conversion-Box-Of-100/282864350601?hash=item41dc077589:g:akkAAOSwM1tam-Hi

@micahbonnell5438 6 лет назад

Which blend of Sikaflex did you use, kind sir?

@ScottSmereka 6 лет назад

Your link to the Silkaflex is broken, which one did you end up using?

@theexploringphotographer 6 лет назад

Great I was just thinking to ask that

@skiddy1984 5 лет назад

I think it might be Sika 310g Sikaflex 221 - White Industrial Adhesive Polyurethane

@PilotExplorer 3 года назад

We are converting a van into camper ourselves and your DIY channel is so so useful! Really well done to you

@cgretired6976 6 лет назад

Absolutely and without reservation, the very best series of steps to insulate the floor. I have been watching hours upon hours of floor insulation videos and the work you did far exceeds anything else I have seen. If anyone describes it as ‘over the top” they are not taking into consideration the safety of your children! Thank you very much

@TheRestorationCouple 6 лет назад

Thank you. Glad you found it helpful, lots of faster ways to do it but it's one of those jobs you can't really go back to so worth getting right first time.

@nathanh9686 2 года назад

TY! This is the only video I found that showed how they built the floor around seats. Good idea with the inexpensive plastic sheet to template, just what I needed for how I can do mine.

@CameronSharpPottery 6 лет назад

I really appreciate your attention to detail and willingness to pull it all out and trim a tiny bit to get the fit just right. Well done! Thanks for sharing this.

@Pwntasaurus 5 лет назад

I remember checking RU-vid daily hoping to see the next episode had been uploaded... Hard to believe this was almost 2 years ago now!!!!

@andrewlarigo1423 4 года назад

I have just found your videos as am considering buying a microvan. I have loved watching your videos so far as to how you have gone about insulating the van and the little tips. The best videos I have seen on this for sure. Like the fact that you haven't just thrown in expanding foam. I'll be using your techniques if I get the van. Thanks so much for doing these! You have been a godsend in showing a not very good DIYer how to go about it.

@SooperSkoots 6 лет назад

I am doing mine this weekend, thanks for some great tips i have learned, its petty much the same way as yours but i have drilled the floor never thought of bonding the battens down so i have to go underneath to make sure there is going to be no rust gggrrrrrr, brilliant video i have to watch the rest now, thanks again Regards Mark...

@lejendpolevault5345 6 лет назад

Not over the top mate, I've been trying to decide between baton floor or lay on to insulation board, "safety" rules the day! Thank you for making the video, you helped.

@rookjack117 4 года назад

can honestly say this is one of the best conversions ive seen!! and ive seen alot! lol

@twowheeledsmurph 6 лет назад

Squeaks drive me crazy so i'm glad you addressed any potential issues ahead of time. Kudos. Great build.

@ottoswinebar 6 лет назад

One of the best Videos I have seen on van insulating. Thanks for the upload

@alxforth1 6 лет назад

I really enjoy the fact that not only is your workmanship superb, so is your camera and editing skills! Great documenting

@andrewbristow8960 2 года назад

Thanks again for another great video and making it so clear. I’m using your videos like many people before to convert my van.. Thanks again

@HomesteadOC 4 года назад

Just did something similar in my econoline van with transit double seats and brackets. I built the floor up with the battens in the valleys between the ribs with XPS foam board resting on the ribs. I filled in the gaps with spray foam and I can walk directly on the XPS with it flexing. Next up is 3/8” plywood to match the height of the metal loops on the seat brackets.

@NateMcGlone 2 года назад

Damn this dude it right! Seriously. I was debating on just covering the holes where the seats go or not. Wow, great job buddy,

@fredwoods9030 7 лет назад

Hi, Great job insulating the van, a lot of eork, but, you did a wonderful job, you and your family will be warm, without squeaks, we'll be watching, your progress, thanks for sharing.Blessings! !!!!!!!

@TheRestorationCouple 7 лет назад

Thanks Fred.

@johnn3233 4 года назад

i like your attention to details. It gave me some ideas for installing radiant flooring for cold weather climates. Thank You for the videos

@markholding7558 4 года назад

Linking materials used is very helpful thank you. Own build starts soon!

@neverinlife2 3 года назад

superb job with no shortcuts great job

@weatherfield1817 7 лет назад

Awesome episode and channel. Thanks for not being soooooo corny like so many van life people!

@TheRestorationCouple 7 лет назад

Thanks! I think we will be aiming for substance over style, so perhaps a little more information based than others but we will try and keep it fun to watch!

@Unaverse140 5 лет назад

What. A. Man. This is honestly the most informative and thorough RU-vid series on camper van builds that I've found. And as a side note, your children are gorgeous

@waynelaw283 4 года назад

Might I give you a hint for everyone doing floors in vans...for years I have used Roofing felt (underlayment) under the timber (wood) to stop all the squeaks. You can get 30 lb or lighter but the key is making sure you get the "oil" based ones. This gives you a lifetime of lubrication between your layers so they don't squeak.

@dannybardsley 7 лет назад

Loving the last screw slow mo :)

@leehedger5056 4 года назад

Can i ask why you didnt complete the vapour barrier by applying tape around the edges from the floor to the sides of the van as now the floors down you cannot seal the gap, making all the work you have done pretty pointless in preventing moisture getting to the steel floor? great editing by the way, love the twins working on the van!!

@melridley6972 7 лет назад

Thanks for sharing this exciting project with us! I appreciate the detail you have gone into- takes out a lot of guess work for people without much experience in this kind of thing. We are a family of 4, with 2 young kids and am so motivated by your project that I can't wait to start one for us. Looking forward to seeng what you do to make the van usable with the little kids. Good luck with whats ahead.

@neilizer 7 лет назад

I was watching another van build and when they were gluing the wood down they used some tile spacers under the wood so when the glue was applied it didn't just all squeeze out... This then gave them a nice solid bead of glue once dried....

@Psalm_27.4 6 лет назад

neilizer please give title and link to that video!

@neilizer 6 лет назад

You owe me..... Just had to scroll back 2 months of History ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TnpB1HymiKc.html about 3:40 in

@skiddy1984 6 лет назад

This is what I love about youtube and all the van conversion vids, you pick up so many good tips. Thanks for the link dude!

@SailingHunkofJunk 5 лет назад

Finally a good insulation video! Thanks for sharing :D

@caraame 5 лет назад

A little obsessed with planing.... but a cracking video and a really neat job. Loads of tips for me here.

@2Peachcobler 6 лет назад

I know with the way you did it you had less cuts and used less screws but I would have split the floor into three sections. Leaving the high traffic center area with a solid board (no seam) and the seams on the sides were they will more than likely end up under a cabinet. Before you started have you figured out how much weight all your materials will add?

@jamesking6342 5 лет назад

The best conversion video I've seen. excellent job!!! Just what I've been searching for. Thanks

@sunbin64 7 лет назад

Wow. So meticulously professional.

@TomJoeSHOW 6 лет назад

so informative, im looking to convert my land rover to bit of a stealth camper your videos have been really helpful for inspiration.

@f1yer999 5 лет назад

Hi Tim, Thanks for your channel, I'm following your tips on my Boxer L4 conversion. Very helpful and easy to follow.

@VagabondViking 7 лет назад

thanks for the video. Not sure how exactly I'm doing my floor, I don't have the headspace you do. You definitely show great care and detail with your build.

@parkay3560 7 лет назад

loving your van journey. I look forward to the next instalment

@markandrews8437 6 лет назад

Best thing I did was subscribe to your channel been talking about doing our own van for a while this video was spot on as are all the rest cheers

@Dan-wo4bx 6 лет назад

Sweet build. I noticed a couple of things I’d of done differently but then you explained why you hadn’t at the end. I felt for you with the seat runners round the wrong way , p&ppppp but this is countered by shit happens !!! Glad to see you aren’t in the dynamat every inch club !

@TheRestorationCouple 6 лет назад

Tbh not sure how much difference the sound proofing makes if you insulate a decent amount. But then I didn’t want to regret not doing it further down the line. 👍

@NJSMKMMS 6 лет назад

Thanks for sharing. We have a people mover with very similar removable seats that you put in. The manufacturer didn't do as good a job of as you did making that end seat mounts flush to the floor. It is annoying but you eventually get used to walking over it. But hey, gotta love your exacting standards. When it comes time to sell (dare I say that) in theory,it will be easier to sell if people can see you have done a good job of the whole camper. As I have seen in other camper builds it's surprising what can go wrong if rushed or not well thought out. We also need to be careful with how thick the flooring is as my husband is 6'2 and one son is about 6'4 and at 15 the other is even taller than that. So who knows how tall he will get.

@timw4369 3 года назад

You don't need that on the floor. Lizardskin and some closed cell foam will give you a better result. You just took to much headroom with adding that extra insulation which will do very little to insulate a metal floor.

@miketomlinson5476 7 лет назад

Fantastic job on the van so far looking forward to the other videos cheers

@marcaronio 7 лет назад

Nice work. I hate it when I make a perfect cut only to realize I had mirrored it.

@karlforster4892 7 лет назад

Great video. looking forward to the next one. Interested in the bed layout for your your family of 4.

@TheRestorationCouple 7 лет назад

It's in the previous video but essentially double bunk beds or double with two singles above. Leaving option for a more temporary 5th bed up front somewhere if needed.

@gavinprice02 7 лет назад

Wow you did a great job on the floor. Can't wait for the next video!

@rubygypsy494 6 лет назад

I used 38 mm insulation and some close cell for any gaps. Then 1/2 inch plywood (OSB) on top. :)

@dancarleo6783 4 года назад

Ah thanks. I see it often and didn't see the point.... thanks again.

@cannabistimelapser8302 6 лет назад

nice edit with seeing 2 of u

@tiffinimorgan1867 4 года назад

These are super helpful! Thanks you.

@Docprepper 4 года назад

Thanks for the video! I’ll be converting a van here in the next week for college and haven’t done any carpentry/renovating work since high school. Is the gist of the floor something like: remove everything, clean the floor, measure and cut boards, measure and cut insulation? Glue boards to floor, place insulation, measure and cut plywood floor boards, tape for vapor barrier, place plywood, screw plywood to base boards. That about it?

@annewalker6942 6 лет назад

Absolutly brilliant detailed video , the small details are really helpful thanks buddy

@TheRestorationCouple 6 лет назад

My pleasure. :-)

@M4rkle 7 лет назад

Really great work! Looking forward to the next instalment.

@raeh9 7 лет назад

Great job can't wait for the next instalment

@TheRestorationCouple 7 лет назад

On the way! :-)

@ekisukmars3427 6 лет назад

You've done well. Love it. And thanks for helping

@ADONAIsays-so 6 лет назад

Floor wise, I bolt everything through the van floor with a gusset /plate on the bottom side.

@misterbaab2198 4 года назад

Hi. As I see you "lose" quite a few centimeters in the interior height by putting the insolation in. 30mm celotex + 12mm plywood + flooring on the bottom. Additional 25mm on the seeling + the wooden panels (are these 10mm?) I was wondering what interior height you got left in the end. Thanks for all these great videos. They are helping a lot. Cheers.

@TheRestorationCouple 4 года назад

Only insulation on the ceiling is between ribs so only loose 10mm or so up top. It’s over 6ft still so fine for us. Cladding is 8mm finished dimension.

@tranquilitytravels2994 5 лет назад

I wonder if building this so tight is going to be a problem with heat expansion and contraction? I also wonder if running the seam down the center of your walkway is the best option? Wouldn’t running 2 seams to the side of a solid center board, under the kitchen & beds, give more integrity to the floor? I’d think squeaking might be much easier to address with rubber or felt bits at the edges...?

@mikethompson3353 4 года назад

I was considering not using a polyiso (polyisocyanurate) based insulation product like you did because it reportedly absorbs and holds water, which on the floor of a van would not be a good thing (in case there was a spill and things were not completely sealed). Also, I understand that the R value of polyiso decreases with temperature.

@TheRestorationCouple 4 года назад

If you have moisture/water getting to your insulation you have more problems than worrying about thermal properties. That said, PIR is closed cell so should not take on water like some other foams.

@chazbarclay 5 лет назад

Well done!! I love your attention to detail. Subbed. Binge watching now.

@DoubleAVaneries 5 лет назад

Really love your videos. They made me feel so much more comfortable when I started doing my floors this week. I am also going to use a strong adhesive to attach my timber to the floor so I can screw my plywood and eventually furniture to them. It seems like the best route to go. How has everything held up for you? Would you still do it this way if you could do it all again?

@TheRestorationCouple 5 лет назад

Would go the same route yes. I have had some very heavy loads of oak and building materials and the floor has help up very well.

@irishlad2326 4 года назад

I'm gona do the same in mine , was gona use tec 7 adhesive. Everyone I mention it to thinks i am mad from a safety point of view 🙈 I'm starting to doubt it now. "What about the vibration and crash" they say...

@fraool944 5 лет назад

Fantastic editing !

@michaelrs8010 5 лет назад

In watching a lot of these builds, the ones that are done right anyway, on the various channels one now knows why companies like Roadtrek charges so much for their Class B motorhomes.

@MyGoogleYoutube 5 лет назад

Looks great....you should share your height to put things into perspective. I wish more van building RU-vidrs would share their height.

@TheRestorationCouple 5 лет назад

This leaves it around 1850mm after insulation.

@67ratman 7 лет назад

Exceptional work.

@richards6965 5 лет назад

Very informative but I'm still confused on how you secured the 30mm to the van floor.

@LuvCharliegmailcom 6 лет назад

Great job ! Love your video.

@shlomogoldman3214 4 года назад

The wood batons are under the vapor barrier so isn't there concern of those absorbing moisture? Also, when you screw the plywood down into the batons doesn't that create a bridge also for the moisture to travel through the barrier?

@HardIsEasy 6 лет назад

Have you considered putting thin layers of wool Insolation in the gaps bellow Celotex boards? To fill up those grooves of the metal flooring? Would that add any significant benefit?

@TheRestorationCouple 6 лет назад

No, I don’t see any major benefit, there are far more important places to spend time insulating and the benefit would be so minimal.

@patriciapeters5526 4 года назад

Help. Im following your floor build. I opened up another van build just to check to see if I bought the right insulation. This guy said that it was bad to screw the battens down because it will cause rust. I have about 60 screws and my damn floor right now. Do you worry about rust. Should I take the screw out squirt and paint then screw back. Please let me know. Thank you for your expert videos an easy to follow instructions.

@CoherentChimp 4 года назад

You have to paint(or seal) the screws from the underside of the floor. Unscrewing them, painting them, and putting them back is not good enough to ensure the screw is rust proofed. You will have to get underneath the van and paint/seal them in place.

@AdventureHealth 6 лет назад

awesome stuff!! Thanks so much for putting this information together.

@TheYescmon 5 лет назад

Good bit of cutting pal

@spammebabe 6 лет назад

Oh man! This is such a good quality vids! Awesome content, engaging editing. The only thing i don't like is that I was about to the the same ;). Anyway thanks for sharing!

@greenieg3335 4 года назад

Great video!

@krr7100 6 лет назад

There's probably a way around it I guess i I had welding done on my wheel arches last year and they took my ply lining out and didn't put it back in right lol

@GeezWizWorld 5 лет назад

Celotex is not made for floor insulation. With continued weigh on it, it will crumble into dust over time. At lease you didn't screw your framing into your metal floor like most do.

@TheRestorationCouple 5 лет назад

Uhh... PIR is designed specifically for load bearing floor applications. Usually under several tonnes of concrete! ;-)

@Ginger51 6 лет назад

Great shot @13:19! If only you could REALLY clone yourself, right? 😄👍

@jbearmcdougall1646 6 лет назад

That floor seems like over kill, particularly around the spare seat...but it looks great so... What do I know eh... Lol great job.

@wendytobiassen6740 5 лет назад

Great work and video's but one thing I wasn't clear on was how did you attach the batten's to the floor? were they glued, screwed or simply jigsawed together. Im about to start converting my SWB Sprinter hightop and learning from you. Thank you

@TheRestorationCouple 5 лет назад

Adhesive.

@paulcrawford1108 6 лет назад

mind you get a good diesel heater and insulation doesn't matter too much i would suspect

@TheRestorationCouple 6 лет назад

Or insulate well and you might manage without a heater, depending on how much and what time of year you use it. (We do plan on adding one but no hurry.)

@paulcrawford1108 6 лет назад

great video all round

@sixsixteensevens297 6 лет назад

Well done!

@daviddredge1178 4 года назад

Can anyone explain why you need to batten the floor. Just laying the ply on top of the insulation will do - it will spread the weight fine - the floor isnt going anywhere.

@TheRestorationCouple 4 года назад

No need as such, you can do a sandwich of thin ply first and then thicker on top to prevent compression of insulation. Even without it might be fine. That said, well positioned battens are far better to fix units down in to that just ply alone.

@daviddredge1178 4 года назад

Thank you! Loving your videos.

@Macktheknife11 7 лет назад

You said that your preference is not to use expanding foam, is there a particular reason for this? Van looking great so far.

@martinjanoschek6867 2 года назад

Did you screw down the timbers or only rely on the adhesive?

@AlexxWretched 6 лет назад

Some bad ass editing 13 minutes in

@richards6965 5 лет назад

So I'm guessing you glued the wood to the floor before adding the insulation. I never saw a drill or any bolts. Will Elmers work?

@tonylocks28 6 лет назад

👍🏽 true craftsman. Cheers

@billwoodburn2108 3 года назад

Hi. Very good detail. Just 1 question. Did you fasten the battens to the floor?. Or do you rely on the whole system to keep everything in place?

@messageblack 6 лет назад

Very impressive work, attention to detail and preplan. Is there a condensation issue with the sound proofing glued to the sheet metal? Also why not use spray foam?

@lawhutch1917 3 года назад

will your seats clip in facing forward and backwards?

@AliDymock 7 лет назад

Very nicely done, looks solid. Did a similar thing for my workshop recently with the foil tape creating a vapour barrier but also had to go over all the celotex as a fox had run all over it in the night and punched in loads of claw holes! Did you use grab adhesive for the plywood before screwing? Liked the music and the double cut video thing, what's that called?

@TheRestorationCouple 7 лет назад

Oh no! I caught our 2 year old poking many holes in with her pencil so that needed some tape too! No more grab adhesive for the ply as the screws should do plenty, plus I like the idea that if we ever changed the van we could transplant most of the build without needing to rip it all out. Glad you liked my twin! No idea what it's called but it was too tempting to not stick it in. :-)

@AliDymock 7 лет назад

haha, oh dear, at least it's easy to fix and the tape is cheap. hehe do some more of that, maybe do an explainer on one side of the screen whilst the action is on the other!

@TheRestorationCouple 7 лет назад

We did a few earlier this year with the before and after of each room split, took some time though but quite fun.

@angelhd7446 6 лет назад

Correct me if I’m wrong, it looks like you didn’t put insulation on the floor? So is insulation on the floor not require? Looks like you put a vapor barrier and plywood over it. I’m learning.

@TheRestorationCouple 6 лет назад

The silver boards are 30mm solid pir insulation. 👍

@Toriajayne1 2 года назад

Hi 🙂 we are using your videos as we go along with our van build. So first off thanks! Secondly where did you end up getting your Celotex from as everywhere we have looked it's around £75 for delivery! Thanks so much

@marianmoran9612 2 года назад

most builder suppliers will stock celotex or other trade names like kingspan etc the size mentioned as 25mm is usually known generically as under floor insulation boards your local supplier will have one of the popular brands usually in 2.5m x 1.25m (8'x4') and may not charge too much for delivery but it should be available to collect using your van? hope this helps...Good luck

@deanwild4971 7 лет назад

Never knew you had a twin brother @ 13:16

@TheRestorationCouple 7 лет назад

:-) I had meant to mention at the beginning that he makes an appearance! lol.

@toronado455 3 года назад

@@TheRestorationCouple could not even tell where you did the split screen. amazing.

@timothy790110 7 лет назад

Nice! Only thing im a bit concerned about is potential wood rot.

@TheRestorationCouple 7 лет назад

Not within the life of the van and with no access to moisture it should be ok.

@ztype-po8nn 4 года назад

Is floor insulation absolutely necessary for Van life ?

@Laupau 5 лет назад

Hi, which Adhesive for Floor Battens did you use? the link is the video description is no longer working, could you please let me know?

@TheRestorationCouple 5 лет назад

Link repaced. I just used a standard sikaflex adhesive which is more than adequete. Spend more on the adhesives that are used externally.

@martin4522 7 лет назад

Hello! Great video, also looking to do a van project. Two questions for you - why did you not add any sound deadening to the floor and what's your concern about using expanding foam? I note a lot of conversions use a lot of that! Really enjoy your detailed approach.

@TheRestorationCouple 7 лет назад

Sound deadening floor might be worth doing but due to budget I focused on walls and wheel arches and above cab. Hopefully with the insulation, ply and flooring it should cut out enough. No real concerns about expanding foam apart from that it is quite often over used, if you spend time cutting insulation accurately it should take much less than just foaming up everything. Just a personal opinion that it can make you lazy! :-)

@paulsteg64 7 лет назад

Nice job,did you use the adhesive only to glue te battons on the metal,or did you also use the adhesive to glue the insulation on the metal?

@patriciapeters5526 4 года назад

there are so many screws which type do you use, size and head type. I caught the length but nothing else

@neill6685 7 лет назад

Another great project what adhesive did you use for the battens would like to do something similar in my work van to make a false floor did the adhesive give a secure fixing ?