Avoid These Van Conversion MISTAKES

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Boundless Brad

Boundless Brad

2 жыл бұрын

Van Conversion Mistakes are common for everyone, and I am no exception. I have collected 6 Van Build Mistakes that I have made so you don’t have to. All 6 of these Cargo Van Mistakes could have been avoided but I simply didn’t think about them during the Van Build.
This was my first Cargo Van Build Out and I explain how I would fix each of these Cargo Van Conversion Mistakes. I went with a Chevy Express 1500 model for my Van Build and because it is so small there is no space to waste. Likely the Van Build Regrets I have been minor and with a Van Remodel they can all be easily fixed, but it would have been nice to get it right the first time.
The Mistakes I made involve everything from storage sizing and spacing, to wood finishing. From the Bed to the sink, many things could have been done differently but these ones stand out!
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Fan:
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Roof:
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Bed:
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Three 6 inch 2 pound density foam pieces (adding up to the size of a double bed)
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Camp stove:
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@BoundlessBrad
@BoundlessBrad 2 жыл бұрын
Check out the full van tour with the link in the description. Thanks for watching 🙏
@jalexb915
@jalexb915 2 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite, creative things on your build is the roof deck. I'm going to steal that idea and use Trex (a composite material) that would last longer than the van itself 👍
@NinjaRN4731
@NinjaRN4731 Ай бұрын
Good video. Subscribed
@tradmanmike3360
@tradmanmike3360 Жыл бұрын
New sub from the 641... I'm doing my research before building out a van, your content is very helpful and i'm grateful you posted this. Always thumbs up!!! Thank you!!!
@freddyflazh
@freddyflazh Жыл бұрын
Very nice 👌 using the roof as a lookout spot is bad ass!!! You need one of those foldable comfy chair
@capaddler
@capaddler 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent tips on making it better.
@jfktech7916
@jfktech7916 10 ай бұрын
The mattress partition/compartment is an excellent idea!
@ThePalFishCoach
@ThePalFishCoach Жыл бұрын
These are some of my favorite videos to watch. Thank you for your insights! I’ve just found your channel and may be purchasing my own Chevy express to convert soon. Maybe I’ll see you on the road!
@maxford27
@maxford27 2 жыл бұрын
I would just cut notches in the dividers for longer items.
@thefarmingbodybuilder
@thefarmingbodybuilder 2 жыл бұрын
Great ideas
@JPDoesLLC
@JPDoesLLC Жыл бұрын
This is a great vid. Thank you.
@tamararummel2027
@tamararummel2027 Жыл бұрын
I haven't personally experienced this but @Vancityvanlife talks about leaving areas for air to get behind walls to dry moisture also rubber in the front floorboard holds moisture so use carpet to allow moisture to dry.
@WizzRacing
@WizzRacing 2 жыл бұрын
First mistake most DYI make.. They don't get all the tools they will need to build them first... Then they end up taking short cuts. That they have to go back and fix right...I know. I did the same thing....
@MiriamLove366
@MiriamLove366 2 жыл бұрын
Everything I've done so far is all mistakes. I can't even cut a board straight.😳😡🤣
@BoundlessBrad
@BoundlessBrad 2 жыл бұрын
🙈 oh nooo! I had the use of a table saw which was a life saver. But you’ll get there! Keep it up
@MiriamLove366
@MiriamLove366 2 жыл бұрын
@@BoundlessBrad yes I must buy one
@ITech2005
@ITech2005 5 ай бұрын
With the curtains im not understanding why you cant just grab a pair of scissors and cut length from the bottom. Am i missing something? 🤔
@wmscottd
@wmscottd Жыл бұрын
do you have any build videos coming... ? i know this is a year old, but would love some more indepth videos... really like this van and i just picked up an older Ecoline cargo totally bare so its ready to convert :)
@larrysteller2773
@larrysteller2773 Жыл бұрын
How did you attach the planks to your roof rack?
@BoundlessBrad
@BoundlessBrad Жыл бұрын
Drilled holes in the planks and used U bolts!
@leonardohernandez9568
@leonardohernandez9568 2 жыл бұрын
Alright.
@AustriaFlow
@AustriaFlow 2 жыл бұрын
You can still treat the wood, and nope it doesn't make your van more stealth 🤣 please get a square sink get away from the idea of a bowl will be easier to wash any dishes and you still can stay very small
@RoyalEmpressTree
@RoyalEmpressTree Жыл бұрын
All I can see is a dark hair Kevin Bacon
@brianlawson2831
@brianlawson2831 Жыл бұрын
Your biggest mistake is that haircut!!!!
@rickdejean4649
@rickdejean4649 Жыл бұрын
Great ideas
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