Van Life Essentials How to Install a Roof Fan in a Van

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This is number eight in a series of videos on how I converted my van into a cozy, but tiny, little home. In this one, I show you how to cut a hole in your roof to install a Fantastic Fan. If you're ever anywhere it's hot, a powered, reversible vent is absolutely essential to staying comfortable in a van or RV!
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@OnTheHighWatch 7 лет назад

From another OLD guy let me say thank you for your obvious abilities to teach and the patience you exude in your delivery. You are a class act. I wish I had the calm demeanor you have.

@CarrieMtn 7 лет назад

Bob i really like your videos. I especially like your interviewing style. You are kind, patient and respectful. In today's video, you gave me another reason to admire you. You gathered up your trash. Most people would have just flung it over the side of the van. Your actions made me smile. Thanks for all you do.

@HatRatt 6 лет назад

Oh, gathering the trash is how I tell a good contractor from a not so good contractor. Which one do I like to hire?

@shawnlund 4 года назад

Come to Canada, the rest of the world doesn’t just throw its garbage on the side of the road like you see in the US.

@DisabilityExams 7 лет назад

Here's a tip - put a towel on the roof, and keep all your tools on it. At 1:20 you scratch the paint with the tip of your drill bit. In a wet, humid environment, that will eventually cause a rust problem. You don't want to allow any metal to contact any painted exterior part of your van. Also, hearing protection while sawing metal is a good idea.

@jonthebru 7 лет назад

I Installed safety equipment on police, fire and ambulance vehicles for a (very) long career. Antennas, light bars, etc. I've drilled holes into thousands of vehicle roofs. You learn the hard way to clean up as you go along. To be clear, I don't want to take away from what Bob and his team does, I admire what is done here. I really like how Cody seems to make an appearance in every video!

@daleannharsh8295 7 лет назад

....and goggles,....and gloves (Having metal slivers in my thumbs from grinding the top of an old van I know this is a good idea from personal experience.)

@ginaordonez9371 7 лет назад

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@shawnlund 4 года назад

JDave Foster I got the distinct impression he doesn’t much care about scratching his van. Some people are just ham fisted hacks that don’t much care.

@davidfirchau5745 3 года назад

@@jonthebru p] poll

@rioseventytwo1121 7 лет назад

Bob, your vids are the best. After watching your demo, I actually feel like I could do that. Usually after watching other people's videos I end up thinking just the opposite...Omg! I could never do that!!!! lol Thank you, Bob for all you do.

@suzyhall2608 7 лет назад

This is great, Bob! Every job that looks simple NEVER is - and I like to see what it REALLY involves. This whole series on the van build is just wonderful. (But I'm glad you showed us the finished van first - to take out some of the anxiety!) Thank you!

@justfloating3944 7 лет назад

....Bob (and Terry) thank you SO much for teaching us these things! Not only are we learning HOW to do it, but that we CAN do it! So encouraging! Love all you videos!

@franv3572 7 лет назад

Hi Bob, My husband just installed our Fantastic Fan yesterday, but I really enjoyed your video showing how to do it. Knowing "how" to do things lessens fear and doubts. I cannot imagine how much time and effort you have put into your website and all of your "how to" videos and the interview videos. I love all of the practical advice that you share, and the interviews with RV-ers are very powerful. I just wanted to say thank you. You are making a difference in this world. A good difference. Take care, Fran V

@gigicats6 7 лет назад

I would be so scared to cut that hole in my roof. Well done!

@todddunn945 7 лет назад

A suggestion for the next time you do this. Since you drilled through the paneling from the top, you can use those holes to mark the paneling inside the van and then make the panel cut from the bottom using a laminate cutting blade. Laminate blades cut on the down stroke and have fine teeth so will give a nice chip free cut through the panel.

@janetgreen4440 7 лет назад

Thank you Bob for teaching ME how to do that! Your the best Buddy. Happy Trails.

@onesunchaser5184 7 лет назад

Great video Bob thanks for sharing, cutting holes in the roof is definitely intimidating so it's good to see it happen first. Helps take the edge off.

@cindyc-thedogsandme. 7 лет назад

Very fun to see how this is done. Thanks

@BanjoismyBFF 7 лет назад

Haha Bob, you're adorable, Hi up there :) hee hee. Loving the updates on your van build; how exciting!!

@helenevallee6ix 7 лет назад

Thanks for posting this. You've turned something that seemed out of my reach into something I now feel I'll be able to do myself.

@rowloeightyeight3425 7 лет назад

That's the dream!

@tracyjamestavares3255 7 лет назад

Go get em !

@mikegregory2535 7 лет назад

What I learn when I watch your video's is that you. Like your toys and Love your people, I hope to meet you one day.

@lovingatlanta 7 лет назад

👍Excellent "how to" video. I appreciate how encouraging Terry is along the way.

@Wagons-Rule 7 лет назад

Watch those fingers Bob! Going to have to do that on mine now, thanks for giving me some confidence. :-) Greetings from Wales.

@ajdow 7 лет назад

I found that working with thin paneling, it's easier to use a sharp utility knife. I recently cut some luan ply and only had to run around the lines I cut twice with the blade. The project turned out flawless.

@livingyourbestlife711 5 лет назад

I know I came a little late to your video, but that was a great tutorial on installing a fan vent. I enjoyed your patience with it. I'd have done it with one of those "Sawzall's" rather than with the jig saw. thanks for sharing!

@stellaswancounselling 7 лет назад

Hi Bob, I just want to tell you how much I appreciate and love your channel. I have been following you for a very long time. You and the people you've interviewed have totally encouraged us to make the move from house to small space. We are in the process of downsizing and selling off stuff. We are scared to death but whenever we get cold feet, I check out your sight for encouragement and to help me get back on track. Keep up your amazing work. Love you Stella x

@suedavis681 7 лет назад

I hope that I never have to do this but I so appreciate learning about it. It will make me an excellent "supervisor" if I get to watch someone else doing this install. Kinda like the hubby that watches the plumber and offers his tips. Maybe I'll just watch and keep my mouth shut. Nah....no fun in that!

@grumpygrumpgrump136 7 лет назад

That made my knees hurt Bob.

@VintageModiste 7 лет назад

Great video! You made something that would be very intimidating to me, look feasible. I just love your channel, stay safe!

@julituli6768 7 лет назад

l learn so much from you, God bless you and your beautiful heart.

@Hiker_who_Sews 7 лет назад

Thanks, Bob. Very helpful.

@myralhf 7 лет назад

I was just thinking today sunroof, vent and here we go...thx!

@ravagarcia 7 лет назад

Thanks Bob; now I know how to do it that will be my next protect 😊

@whatdidyouthinkwouldhappen1203 7 лет назад

We just bought this fan and installed it, thanks to your videos I was able to explain how to fit the inside frame to the guy who worked at the strore. :) and my husband. Love the fan also.

@IMSiegfried 7 лет назад

Very helpful! Thanks, Bob and Co. :)

@creativehearts7127 7 лет назад

Great to watch!

@KittyGirlTravelProductions 2 года назад

This is next on my list to do.

@JonTanOsb 7 лет назад

If you run the drill in reverse first, it will make a starter dent and won't skitter around. Then you put in in forward to drill.

@a206h 7 лет назад

tape on the base of your jigsaw will help with scratches as well

@ladybea1438 7 лет назад

Great job Bob

@rowloeightyeight3425 7 лет назад

Your dog is such a well behaved good puppy... I love the work you do too Bob, you are leading the way as my Mom would say...

@lukeFugate 7 лет назад

Looks like a pretty easy install. I may have to get one of those for my van. A little tip(which I will use seeing that my interior is finished)is to tape a cardboard box over the hole on the inside to catch all the mess falling through. That's a little trick I used to use when installing lights in a finished house.

@ezza88ster 4 года назад

Great vid al round. One tip- Make sure and use safety goggles if you jigsaw sheet metal. Easy to get a metal filing in your eye; and that's a real bad day / trip to hospital!

@feb221964 7 лет назад

Love your tutorials Bob. They are so detailed and it makes everything look so much doable from this end and leaves out all the guessing. thank you so much for sharing.

@RetiredTony 7 лет назад

gREAT job buddy BOB!!

@livinmydream7823 7 лет назад

When I installed my air vent (I don't have ANY experience) I think it was the easiest project I've done on my build. I intentionally didn't put insulation and didn't put that much, so to my surprise it cut the plywood/paneling ceiling. Great video's!!! You and Terry are doing an awesome job.

@ginnymccrary5833 4 года назад

This video and the one following about installing the Fantastic Fan. Your instructions were great! You gave me the confidence I needed to install mine. Thanks!

@gypsyhobo3016 7 лет назад

Nice!

@vegasfordguy 7 лет назад

Measure twice and cut once, you really turned this into a project. It's nice to see that you're happy and smiling, Good job.

@dawnmtwild5409 2 года назад

I sure hope I win this van. Each and every video has caused me such anxiety but I think cutting the hole in the roof was the worst. 😂🤣

@GeorgePencilArt 7 лет назад

Dimple... brilliant. Well, it looks like I'm gonna have to borrow or rent a jigsaw... unless they are affordable. Seems they'd come in handy to own. Another great show and tell. Thanks :D :D

@Mmbohn1 7 лет назад

Thanks so much for doing this and showing me! You are wonderful!😊

@WanderingNature 7 лет назад

If you would have drilled the four corners then inside draw lines where to cut the paneling that might have been a easier choice, thank you for the video

@creativehearts7127 7 лет назад

Awesome, awesome!

@lovingatlanta 7 лет назад

😍Ooh La La - Men with power tools...I think I'm here for the wrong reason. 😁

@debicaron4869 7 лет назад

LovingAtlanta. lol

@mcouragee 7 лет назад

love your stuff

@PatsTreasuresNCrafts 7 лет назад

Thanks Bob! We needed to know this! Very helpful, as usual! :)

@steventaylor5713 7 лет назад

You had me yelling at my computer,,didn't you hear me telling you to be careful on the roof of that van LOL,,,,,,,,,,I sounded like a mother Robert you get down from there

@xyz12383941 7 лет назад

Love this stuff...

@ingamoon6663 7 лет назад

Awesome video!

@ronpeted 7 лет назад

Heckuva job you're doing . Nice vid .

@tracyjamestavares3255 7 лет назад

Thanx 4 yr time an Demo.. Dif. RVs , Dif vents , Dif. tools . same job . Paint that whole roof w/ Rino Liner an most important is to paint those plastic vent covers w/ Rino liner . It makes those vents small Cal. bullet proof

@HappybyChoice 7 лет назад

Very helpful video!

@noviceprepper5397 7 лет назад

good job. thanks for sharing

@1960genius 7 лет назад

AWESOME!!

@dianebauman5125 5 лет назад

Thanks for your Videos & explaining details so well. We are retiring at 70 yrs. age & want to save finances by doing our own build in a cargo van. Just wondering if you have a video on how you did your "bed" build?

@tonymcdonald8654 7 лет назад

wondering if you have a sawsall, blade length wouldn't be a problem. Really enjoy your video's. Keep up the good work!

@howardlunsford3140 7 лет назад

good video thanks for sharing

@johnsmithy9304 6 лет назад

Appreciate the video now I won't order one of those fans I don't want to see plastic on top of my classic . Good video appreciate it

@peterandrews4172 7 лет назад

Tape a box to the ceiling to catch all the debris ; only have to drill 2 holes in opposite corners to cut out top

@justbnme97330 7 лет назад

Will you or have you done a video on your electrical? love your videos - thanks!

@davet7663 7 лет назад

Good job Bob! Thanks! I sure wish some of these folks with suggestions and comments would make youtube videos so we all knew the perfect way to do it (

@sandrastembridge4226 5 лет назад

Thanks for video. Hole is 14.25 by 24.25

@mrmagoo9901 7 лет назад

Cool..

@karenchun6413 7 лет назад

Don't forget your safety glasses. Bob (and I) wearglasses but if you don't, you want to be sure one of those little metal shards doesn't fly into your eye.

@jonthebru 7 лет назад

Karen! How the heck did you get here? Do you wanna run away and live in an RV or van on the mainland too!?

@promotolife3783 7 лет назад

Damn Bob. You get around good for an old guy. Crawling around on your knees is hard enough on the ground but you are doing on top of your van! I'm so impressed. That looks great! Hey Cody! I heard him right there at the end. Awesome video Bob. Thank you. Once again right on time. Any suggestions for handling a fabric headliner vs Luan? Hope you are doing ok.

@kenschwinghammer4480 7 лет назад

Do not drill holes for the vent , use a small center punch , this leave more metal for the sheet metal screws to attach to .

@maryreeves9285 7 лет назад

Awesome instructive video Bob. But, you scare me crawling around on that ladder. I'm a 69 year-old great grandmother who has enjoyed your videos for awhile now and maybe just a little jealous of your lifestyle. I hope that your Mom is feeling better. Take care and be safe out there.

@Lotuslaful 7 лет назад

Thanks for sharing. It helps. Just curious why not cut before you put up insulation etc? Is it easier this way? Glad to see this done since I'm sure it is an anxious moment for all who venture to cut into their vehicle!

@stewmiller778 5 лет назад

'A hole in the roof' reminds me of a song, but I cannot put my finger on it.

@surtisbranch9570 7 лет назад

would it have been better to install the vent before the roof paneling?

@RemusKingOfRome 7 лет назад

The LDV V80 Van has a roof section that doesn't have any ribs or corrugations. Designed to fit a window or vent i assume.

@nicosheldonflorendo 6 лет назад

I was thinking u can put strong small magnets inside/ outside to ensure u line up correctly.

@denmonjones2509 3 года назад

If this isn't the way things go every damn time.

@CathysVanlife 6 лет назад

My fantastic fan doesn’t sit high up like yours does on the outside. The dome on top, sits right down on my roof. So inside, the fan and knobs hang down enough to hit your head on them. My ceiling has about an inch and a half of insulation and I’m wondering what model you have that perches it up higher on the top of your roof. Hope that makes sense, lol

@12vLife 5 лет назад

Would you say the hole is exactly 14x14? I have this idea …. to make the hole a standard 14x14 so it's compatible with popular vents, but plan to build a custom slightly reclined (like 5 inches) aluminum stand and then use Butyl tape and clamps (from the inside) after screwing it to a 20 x 26 solar panel frame to secure it down. there will be a good 3 - 5 inches of over hang to keep water out so it would have to be raining side ways and the frame itself will have a nice tight seal to stop running water. Also I would have a mosquito inside.

@melissaedsall5030 5 лет назад

Can you do this to a fiberglass high top roof ? Or just the metal?

@songsparrowadventures 7 лет назад

Great video. Is there a reason why you didn't put in the fan before insulating and panelling?

@nancynightingale6267 7 лет назад

HELPFUL HINT: LAY DOWN AN OPENED PLASTIC TRASH BAG ON BED TO CATCH THE DRILLING MESS. QUICK CLEAN UP.

@Sharpshooter-77 7 лет назад

Just wandering why you chose to wait to put this in, I.e., after finishing inside?

@paulhornik1591 4 года назад

Next time have terry do it, geez

@BlueVanDan 7 лет назад

Try taping the BOTTOM of the jig saw...???

@luigiprovencher8888 3 года назад

Does Ryobi have a cordless electric shop vac?

@NiteshKumar-tn8xt 5 лет назад

You only need to drill two holes diagonally opposite

@tomre2769 4 года назад

Hey Bob? There is a hole in your roof..! :-)

@armallya 7 лет назад

No water seal around the fan?

@jackiem1093 5 лет назад

Why did you put the fantastic fan in after insulation and walls done?

@thomasevans9777 7 лет назад

I've got a conversion van and of course the interior walls are covered. Any tips or tricks for finding ribs or wires before cutting? Thanks.

@billknutson5517 7 лет назад

Thomas Evans Are conversion van walls, roof and floor insulated or just carpeted over?

@billknutson5517 7 лет назад

Glen Spivey Thanks.

@thomasevans9777 7 лет назад

Insulated. thin wood covering and carpet.

@farmers-daughter2000 4 года назад

Knee pads would save your knee joints. Just a precaution.

@stanleytolle416 Год назад

Cutting a hole in the top is straight foward. I don't have any panneling on the inside just a head liner and insulation fiberglass type. How do I mount the ganarsh piece on the inside? Do I build some sort of box? How do I trim the inside garnish. Like if I try to screw in the garnish the screws will go through the roof? How come no one is showing how to do this?