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Ford Transit Van Build Australia | Vanlife Australia Episode 10
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This is the 10th build episode where I build the lounge seats for the van which hold the toilet and all the electronics.
Once completed we will move into my van to join the van life movement in Australia, allowing us to live, and travel full time! We cannot wait to get out there and overland Australia 🙌🏼
I appreciate all comments, feedback and constructive criticism along the way!
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PARTS USED
Here is the list of parts and items we have used on the van build is this episode and thus far. These are affiliate links for which I may be compensated if you purchase from the link.
THIS BUILD EPISODE
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Circuit breaker amzn.to/3ah2iWz
2000w Pure Sine Wave inverter amzn.to/2P231Dr
DCDC 50amp charger amzn.to/3vS6B3x
Battery Monitor amzn.to/3cbsfrR
Circuit breaker amzn.to/3ah2iWz
Double Pole GPO outlet ebay.us/PsH4Jf
12v Switch Panel amzn.to/31r1z3M
Isolator switch amzn.to/3v01Vr9
70 Amp Fuse amzn.to/32TOLnb
135Ah Lithium Battery ebay.us/jPiXow
Blade fuse box amzn.to/3xgz1Fo
Wire connector kit amzn.to/3EYDnU9
100m wire roll 12AWG tinyurl.com/khs6nens
Split loom wire protector amzn.to/3nUtbal
30Amp relay amzn.to/3tHIlQ8
In line fuse holder amzn.to/3syyISC
12v LED downlights amzn.to/3lH7NCh
Dc-Dc 12v To 5v convertor amzn.to/3yOtxRB
12v USB charging port amzn.to/3G0sQsR
Contour Gauge amzn.to/3eaIbvj
Kreg Pocket hole jig amzn.to/3xUEcKA
12v Exhaust Vent and fan amzn.to/3JJ7QsY
Gas struts amzn.to/39aUx3P
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FROM THE REST OF THE BUILD
Solar Setup
100w solar panel ebay.us/N3rl0G
Large panel solar panels ebay.us/sWUKuw
Solar Cable Entry Housing Mount amzn.to/2QrvliZ
Solar Inline fuse amzn.to/2SZB15t
Solar Cable Extension amzn.to/3gZFPQj
Water System
85L Freshwater tank bit.ly/3locE9W
43L Grey water tank ebay.us/BgNneX
Water filler port amzn.to/2Q29jDz
12V water pump amzn.to/3lDV0Rd
Gas hot water heater tinyurl.com/5vwwy3bm
Water level gauge tinyurl.com/xu2fxew6
Toilet ebay.us/eeG6wD
Kitchen Unit
65L Fridge ebay.us/gPZTbs
3 Burner Stove and Oven ebay.us/mk1Xnb
Kitchen Drawer slides amzn.to/2RkdOJW
Draw Handles amzn.to/2QOPTT9
Kitchen Mixer Tap amzn.to/3zwxnPR
Sink amzn.to/3ePVKQ2
Insulation
Foil Board Insulation tinyurl.com/28sjp9b8
Sound Deadener ebay.us/FJxrxG
Polyester Insulation tinyurl.com/ybcnp8zs
Windows
Pop out window www.tinyurl.com/18izsan5
Sliding window www.tinyurl.com/8xudhdfb
Handy Tools
Rivnut Set amzn.to/3u92wqy
Contour Gauge amzn.to/3eaIbvj
Gas Soldering Iron amzn.to/2PGQkOK
Kreg Pocket hole jig amzn.to/3xUEcKA
Stainless Wire Brush ebay.us/UGNEg3
Brazing Rods ebay.us/rTSkSD
Mapp Gas Torch amzn.to/3xHEKDi
Silicone Finishing Gauges amzn.to/3sC8U9N
Sausage Gun amzn.to/2XAG9z5
Notched Trowel amzn.to/3nWgvja
Ventilation
12v Exhaust Vent and fan amzn.to/3JJ7QsY
Sirroco II fan amzn.to/3nIZt7r
Roof Top Deck
Led light bar ebay.us/fKrS9Z
Tie Down D rings amzn.to/3nFHy1q
End caps amzn.to/3wNTEYk
Other
Diesel Heater amzn.to/3nHepl3
Hard plastic shims tinyurl.com/y5pollc4
Heavy Duty Drawer Slides amzn.to/3z67RkY
Gas box www.tinyurl.com/5gzdu36w
Gas struts amzn.to/39aUx3P
Push button locks amzn.to/3cc9cxK
Smart Projector amzn.to/3h62ueO

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@gazzlerock Год назад

Top tip on the pocket hole screws 👍🏼👍🏼

@SALTYVANVENTURES Год назад

It took me a while to work that one out, but it works really well!

@kevincase5947 3 года назад

Well done

@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 года назад

thank you!

@doraexplora9046 2 года назад

Hahaha. By sheer coincidence I have exactly the same van layout, including the chemical toilet, as you do, even very similar electronics...and it's also in a Transit van. Must be because we are both in Australia that we came to the same conclusions what with weather considerations, available electronics and the way we might use our vans is very different to the English or Americans. The only thing different I note is that I didn't put a shower deck at the back. Instead I have a swivel-out second kitchen and BBQ and I also have two pullout rear seats to enable two people to watch the view with a bevy.

@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 года назад

Great minds think alike! I think in a future build i would scrap the deck and add either a pull out bbq or second freezer. We do use the deck but just not enough to warrant

@petrakelly1696 3 года назад

Very clever 👏🏻 Tho you don’t want to get the seats mix up when you go to the toilet 😅

@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 года назад

Haha noooo. That would b a disaster haha

@doraexplora9046 2 года назад

BTW. Those negative and positive bolt/terminals can get VERY hot with all that current going through them. I found that out the hard way.

@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 года назад

Oh really! Yes they would do! Hope you didn't end up with a fire!

@vanessastpier9176 3 года назад

Lovvvingggg your content. Your floor plan is super similar to our build so I’m finding your latest vids extra helpful!! One Q, what thickness ply are you using? I’m trying to avoid going too thick for that dreaded extra weight. Also, happy birthday week!

@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 года назад

Thank you! 90% of the ply has been 12mm. I used 15mm for the sub floor and 5mm and 7mm for drawer bases and on the sides of the bed to save on space.

@andrewjeffrey2160 2 года назад

Hi Marcel, love your work. I am borrowing alot of your ideas and especially your buy list (I'm also Northern Beaches and doing up a Sprinter - Western Red Cedar was a real gem!). Two questions - did you use a regular light switch (you have vertical switches) or a specific 12V one (if so, where did you buy?), also, for the oven fan, you mentioned connecting it to the oven - can you explain how you connected it and to what exactly. THanks - you've made my build so much easier!

@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 года назад

Awesome! glad you have been getting some use out of the local info! Yep just used a regular 240v switch for the 12v lights as it looks more homely. Essentially a switch is a switch, regardless of the voltage is still does the same fundamental thing of opening and closing a circuit. The fan is actually for the fridge as a means of cooling the compressor. I wired it up to the cooler fan already installed in the fridge so they both turn on at the same time now.

@allegrosotto2126 3 года назад

It's looking great. Just wondering if there's enough space at the front of the toilet cabinet to put your hand in to open and close the bowl seal?

@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 года назад

Great question. I haven't secured the raiser box to the floor so it can be moved backwards and forwards to access the release handle for the seal.

@rossclayton4527 3 года назад

Hi great informative videos question what is the thickness of ply and grade yo used for floor an seat units? Please cheers Ross.

@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 года назад

All was 12mm play

@fedup3449 2 года назад

I don't know if you've done this yet but could you do an idiots guide to all the power installations. I can handle most of the carpentry stuff but me and electricity are not bedmates. If you decide this is worth doing, please make it a real idiot guide. What things do, how you choose them, how they all work together, the wiring, fusing, everything, pleaseeeeeeeee. Great work too. I'm about to buy a van for this so my request is a priority for order of works. Thanks, mate.

@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 года назад

Yes i have had this request quite a bit! Rest assure due to this I will be making a electrical tour and guide for our van. Keep posted!

@sallybt4 3 года назад

Another great video - thanks, Marcel. I've taken some ideas from your electrical set-up to use in my own van. Interested to know the diameter, length and material of the bolts you used as DIY busbars, as well as how you decided they'd do the job. Any advice? Thanks in advance. P.S. You've said that you're not planning an detailed electrical video but, if you changed your mind, I'd love to see an Australian example. Cheers.

@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 года назад

I have decided due to numerous requests that I will do a video shortly about my full electrical set up and wiring diagram ect so stay tuned

@sallybt4 3 года назад

@@SALTYVANVENTURES Thanks so much. Looking forward to watching it!

@patrickjobling8676 3 года назад

Strooth mate ..are you a chippy ..power tools at ten paces ..jackie chan all over the place ...fantastics..😁😎

@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 года назад

Not a chippy, actually a mining engineer but loved working with wood and building things from a young age.

@patrickjobling8676 3 года назад

@@SALTYVANVENTURES mining ..wooow .. im an ol cootankeruss prospector .. one hole at a time ..sonnyjims.. keep up the good work ..😍😎😁

@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 года назад

@@patrickjobling8676 Cheers mate, great vibe coming from you!

@gianlucaferrettibergagna7907 3 года назад

Great videos, one (three) question though, whats the carpet lined on the plywood in the electrical system used for? is it a requirement? or just a safety precaustion?

@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 года назад

No i just liked the look of the carpet. Much more professional that plain old plywood.

@placestosea 3 года назад

Did you consider positioning the main isolator switch ( eg: 90 degrees, through the panel) so you can access it in an emergency? rather than the switch mechanism being inside the cupboard?

@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 года назад

Not really. I can access the isolator very quickly if needed. The isolator isn't really for emergencies anyway, that is what fuses are for to protect everything in the even of a short. The isolators are for cutting all the power for storage or disconnecting things.

@Iamtelissa Год назад

Great build. What is the bit you are using on the router?

@SALTYVANVENTURES Год назад

It’s a round over bit. I think 1/4 inch size. Essentially makes all the edges uniformly round and smooth

@michaelborlini569 Год назад

Hey mate at the time of your build, were you familiar with falcata lightweight plywood sheet? Comes in 10, 12 and 15mm and im considering using for my entire cabinetry. It's at least 30% lighter and feels very strong without being structural.

@SALTYVANVENTURES Год назад

I wasn't! Some other comments were around the same thing and now knowing it i may have investigated a bit further down that road.

@nickwhite3686 3 года назад

Did you learn carpentry? Or cabinet making? You're really good at making things.

@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 года назад

No formal training. Just always liked making thinks and wood working. I'm a engineer so I guess I have the mindset to make things haha

@moretonbayequine6025 2 года назад

Hey mate another great video, what program or app do you use to do your 3D drawings and get your cut list as im looking to start my own build. Cheers again for the content brother.

@SALTYVANVENTURES 2 года назад

Thank, I use sketchup 3d for designing

@alexromanov9437 3 года назад

As far as I know there are two batteries under the driver seat. Starter and accessories. Did you consider to replace an accessory one with lifepo as well?

@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 года назад

I believe the two batteries under the seat are actually connected in parallel. So they are producing 12v but at might higher amps and they are not isolated from each other hence one is not for accessories. So replacing one of these wouldn't make much sense.

@alexromanov9437 3 года назад

@@SALTYVANVENTURES I have a 350L 2016. The batteries are not hard-connected to each other. There is a some sort of battery protect system that disconnects the batteries from each other if the accessory one voltage goes beyond some point. And connects back when you turn the ignition on. My accessories is dead and I can’t replace it due to no stock of the EFB batteries in Sydney. I was going to install just any battery that fits the size, but was told that a regular lead-acid installed in a car that has start-stop system looses warranty right away. So I either have to wait for the EFB restock, or look into a LiFePo4 I’m a starter battery size-factor that can be charged from a regular alternator. Don’t have time tho do dig into this.

@stephenmartin5487 3 года назад

Great build, I’ve gained heaps out of your videos!! Could you please tell me the dimensions of the seats (depth and height) and the angles to make them ergonomic? I’ve been searching but haven’t found the info I’m after. Cheers

@SALTYVANVENTURES 3 года назад

The seats are 450mm high and 430mm deep. The angle of the backing is 98 degrees so is 8 degrees off vertical. Hope this helps.

@loriscook5231 3 года назад

Thanks, I had been trying to work out the correct slope for the chair back. How many surfboards do you have? all of your floor level storage seems to be customised for yet another board. I have seen them suspend from the ceiling in smaller vans.