This van build was epic! I have been watching the video series of this van build from start to finish and learned so much. You definitely have a talent for teaching in a way that is concise and keeps the listener interested. Some people maybe knowledgeable on a subject but lack the ability to convey that knowledge to an audience. I know you already have your commitments to your van build business and volunteering as a Firefighter, but maybe in the next phase of your life, I believe you would make an awesome high school vocational teacher.

Howdy Nate - Just a quick off-topic comment. In 2018, I set up my solar and electrical system in my 2017 Sprinter based on your original design in your old Sprinter. Now, 5 1/2 years later it is still working like new. It has been running my ARB fridge 24/7 the entire time without a hiccup. Until today... I was powering a metal chop saw with the system. We were cutting some square tubing that was about 20 feet long. The first cut went well. The second cut we wedged the blade and the power went out. System was completely dead. No AC or DC. I was fearful my AIMS inverter had given up the ghost. Come to find out, the 200 amp fuse between my battery bank and the inverter had blown. The system did exactly what you designed it to do. I replaced the fuse and all is perfect these 5 1/2 years later.. Good Job, my friend! Onward for another 5 years!

I enjoy watching your videos because you do a great job of explaining what you did and how you did it... which is the point of my watching! Thank you for doing new things with your builds and showing how to do things with different materials and things that are fairly readily accessible to DIYers. Rock on!

When cutting strut, use a circular saw with a ferrous metals blade. Its the fastest, and most accurate solution. As a bonus use a speed square to ensure your cut is straight. Trust me I'm an electrician and I work with the stuff all of the time.

You should have made the bed that raises up and down with motor and winch

Was waiting to see what you were going to do with the bed. Was hoping you were going to do a bed lift, would have been interesting to see how you did it.

My son and I built our bed platform from Unistrut two months ago!!! It works great for bed platforms! Thanks for the Video!

Nice.. finally someone else using the flexibility of Unistrut! I have used this product also in my build. It is super strong and lightweight. I used Stainless Steel with all SS spring nuts and bolts washers etc. the nice brackets you made are also available to buy in many different angles and shapes! There are also plastic inserts for the valleys to keep out dust and makes a clean look. I used this as a base 1 5/8 then built my 80 20 on top of it.. worked amazing!! cheers Nate

Thank you for sharing your experience and expertise.

What spray paint did you use? I sprayed my Unistrut matte black and it looks terrible

so much for looking out the back window!

Again, another awesome video and useful content. Congrats on 200+K subscribers, you guys have developed a great platform and deserve all the credit. Unistrut is great material for van building, enjoyed this application. I used your plans to build my electrical system and it's working flawlessly!! So thanks again.

Thanks for the video! I have a steel cutting blade for my chop saw it’s a little pricey but worth it. It makes cutting metal much easier and cleaner not to mention the finished product is far superior than when cut with a grinder, plus it takes the silica issue out of the equation

I was planning to use 8020 but I’m sure Unistrut is a lot cheaper. We are sleeping side to side (we’re short) so it’s great to see that there are options out there for a custom length mattress.

Fantastic! I have learned so much from you guys! It seems that every time you release a new video, you show something that will be useful in my truck conversion. Thank you!

very good your videos. I'm building a camper and the information is very important.

Wow! Almost finished ....

A very great looking job. Very informative!!! John from Cape Cod

always so much fun to watch and learn! why use spring nuts on the unistrut bolting?

great series! Kinda sad the van is done now!

Nice bed! Im also busy with my bed. It will be wood and much lower 😄 total height with matras 40cm

This was the one I was looking forward to - great solution! Out of curiosity do you have a view on "inserts" to have the bed around the other way, freeing up more space ?

This video has been inspiring! May I ask, do you think it would be possible to use Unistrut to secure a small sheet of drywall? I'm trying to figure out how to make a drywall access panel in a (house) wall where I have little more than 1-1/2" of space, and unistrut seems like it would be great for achieving the rigid construction I want! My situation is that I have a 1/2" plywood behind the 1/2" drywall, both about 15" tall x 40" wide... This is to be installed on the wall at the edge of my bathroom (wall to wall in this case) to cover my pex manifold. I just... did not think in advance how I would install a panel over the front of it... Maybe I could install T-nuts into the back of the 1/2" ply wood, almost like you did with the slats on your bed frame? Sorry if this is confusing

Can I ask where you got your window covers? They look cool. Great job on the unistrut bed!

Looking good! So glad you didn’t add the bogus raising bed crap. 😄🤙🏼

So nice to see your work! Have you considered to put the bed across? (east-west), that would save some precious space. in fact, the way you did it, the whole van is just a bed, isn't it? Is there any space left for a shower or kitchen?

Was that bed strong enough for 2 people on it and moving around? The unistrut frame looks great but from what I seen the entire system is held by those 4 brackets on the l-track. After using it did you find it was enough to hold it up?

Nice work

Just curious, what size unistrut did you use

Do you have a parts list?

I've been waiting for a follow up video for the alternator charging, is that coming? You mentioned in the electrical build video that the buck boosts wouldn't be available until December. Did that end up coming to pass, or are they still on backorder? The build is coming along nicely, great job!

That DeWalt band saw table is awesome. Did you make that? Or have a link to the one you are using?

Loving the videso - can I ask what the usable weight of the van is, after build ?

You are good

Any reason you guys didn't look at a bed lift system to allow extra clearance for loading and unloading your bikes?

Where can I get detailed plans for building this bed assembly?

Zinus 6 Inch Green Tea Memory Foam $159 Amz!!

Love the headboard but I think its a fire hazard since toy cant get out of the back wsith it so high.

Wonder how heavy that is?

Add a linear actuator to that bed so you have the option to not remove the front tires of your bike when loading or when you need the extra height below.

portable band saw is easiest way to cut it

You know what hurts more than hitting your head on a edge or corner? Hitting your head on a nut or bolt... Might have been better to use pan head bolts for that head board.

Dude buy a mask! Breathing those fibers is not good!

Way too heavy