Ford Transit 250 CUSTOM VAN FLOOR PLAN walkthrough in cardboard!

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Humble Road

Humble Road

2 жыл бұрын

The first in this season's Humble Road build cycle. A Ford Transit 250 high roof, extended chassis. RWD semi-full-time custom van build. The custom modules are built using 2x2 stick frames and cardboard! This allows the owner to actually walk through and feel every square inch of her van floor plan BEFORE we build with costly (and scarce) materials. When it comes to designing and brainstorming a custom van build, this is the perfect way to bring your concepts to life!
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@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
CREATORS NOTE: The toilet is under the fore dinette seat and the shower is out the rear doors.
@scotschuler9365
@scotschuler9365 2 жыл бұрын
Doesn't that make it hard to get cleaned up in cold weather?
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
@@scotschuler9365 An outdoor shower as your only shower will be limiting. But dedicating that interior space to such an infrequent task is less desirable.
@thehistoricallyadequatesea4395
@thehistoricallyadequatesea4395 2 жыл бұрын
@@scotschuler9365 not to put too fine a point on it but unlike a younger person a lady of a certain age has considerably less need to shower every or every other day.
@StellarFella
@StellarFella 2 жыл бұрын
@@HumbleRoad - with cold weather, you have a super incentive to take a quick shower.
@AJourneyOfYourSoul
@AJourneyOfYourSoul 2 жыл бұрын
I really like how the dinette is integrated into the bed/kitchen. Great use of space.
@karennevin7101
@karennevin7101 2 жыл бұрын
Genius. It’s the little things that really matter in a limited space. Your table design is genius!!
@bhs-4506
@bhs-4506 2 жыл бұрын
SamVan here, 26.5” from the countertop to armoire frame. Near the floor, it’s 28.5” from galley drawer front to the frame. 🚐🚐Heading west today!
@rudivandoornegat2371
@rudivandoornegat2371 2 жыл бұрын
I love your beautiful van
@brucemontgomery8136
@brucemontgomery8136 2 жыл бұрын
will you be sharing pictures/ comments as time goes on?
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sam. The extra 3.5 inches is a BIG deal in a van.
@bhs-4506
@bhs-4506 2 жыл бұрын
@@brucemontgomery8136 Unlikely. With the exception of very occasional comments, I don’t participate in social media.
@bhs-4506
@bhs-4506 2 жыл бұрын
@@rudivandoornegat2371 Thank you. I do too!😀
@nbc902
@nbc902 2 жыл бұрын
Pure class-video, music, editing, and design.
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!
@traveldreamer4616
@traveldreamer4616 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice build with attention to detail.
@cheryl7917
@cheryl7917 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, she's come up with a super original floor plan! I love how you listen to your clients and work closely with them to achieve what it is THEY want and then build on it with your immensley creative brain! The beauty of building out an empty van is being able to make it totally YOURS, a van should be designed to meet your specific wants and needs and you seem to really understand that. If I didn't have the means to be building out my AWD Transit 250 ext length I'd be knocking on your door. My son scanned the interior of my van and created the different layouts I'd come up with in his VR program. He set everything to life size for my VR tours and placed chairs where the toilet and seating were so I could feel the space both walking around and seated. I wanted an open feel and good sized comfortable sitting area, I knew immediately which of the plans I wanted after I was through with the VR walk through and it wasn't the one I thought I'd choose from my paper sketches. Window install has held up my build, finally got that done and just built a cardboard version (not as fancy as yours) inside my van to double check my layout decision before ordering the 80/20. I still want it the same plan as I did after the VR walk through but cardboard cemented that decision. VR (if you have that ability) and cardboard are totally worth the extra time and effort. Your clients are Lucky to have the cardboard option and I'm lucky to have been watching all your videos since deciding to build out a van. I'm looking forward to what tricks you come up with on this build George. I've already used a lot of your previous build ideas for inspiration in planning my van, I wonder what else I'll learn about and use from this build 🤔😊. You are a talented Genius and a truly generous soul to use your time to create entertaining, informative and useful videos for others to benefit from. I appreciate your Channel so much!
@mikeallensonntag
@mikeallensonntag Жыл бұрын
I'm going to say this...I stumbled across your work from Sam's build then checked out your channel to see all your stuff. You have to be the most skilled van builder in the world. Your innovations, planning, execution and craftsmanship is unmatched. Well done.
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad Жыл бұрын
Thank you Mike! And welcome to Humble Road!
@davidburchettephotography6513
@davidburchettephotography6513 2 жыл бұрын
I’m going to enjoy seeing the progression of this project.
@Matteo-ks6fn
@Matteo-ks6fn 2 жыл бұрын
What a layout! Truly masterpiece and unseen before - at least by me! Wow!
@Flash1857
@Flash1857 2 жыл бұрын
Making the cardboard templates is a wonderful idea for showing spacial relationships and getting a walk through test. You rock
@velcrots
@velcrots 2 жыл бұрын
Would be cool to use a VR headset as well! "Hey, I just emailed you the link to your van walkthrough."
@coloradowebcam1456
@coloradowebcam1456 2 жыл бұрын
I really like your table design, great work.
@edithp.7213
@edithp.7213 2 жыл бұрын
I love this layout so much!
@michaelboileau713
@michaelboileau713 2 жыл бұрын
Love to see progress on this Transit!
@deborahgiles3221
@deborahgiles3221 2 жыл бұрын
This van build plan is incredible! I love the L-shaped galley with the hutch and it’s placement. I get your point about the through sight line as well. Really nice 👍🏽.
@vigneshpathanjali5969
@vigneshpathanjali5969 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so excited and looking forward 🙌
@dsop66
@dsop66 2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to the cherry look. The character and warmth of cherry is soothing to a woodworker.
@daricefrost664
@daricefrost664 2 жыл бұрын
That interesting to see how deep those spines are, we are still in the van shopping mode so this really helps. I love your videos, Thank you!
@maitildamcintyre9344
@maitildamcintyre9344 2 жыл бұрын
Another masterpiece in the planning stage. I totally agree that uninterrupted sight line is priceless. The dinette/bed design is very clever. Every time you start a new build I’m full of excitement and anticipation of what you will create, discover, modify and learn with each new chassis.
@kudraadk
@kudraadk 2 жыл бұрын
That is one fantastic layout! Plus the way the Transit is built with the deep holes in the walls I could spend weeks trying to figure out what to do with those spaces and the van is huge.
@as6709
@as6709 2 жыл бұрын
“Overkill” flashback == priceless!
@mccarthyhome
@mccarthyhome 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah a Transit build! Can’t wait to follow this build. I am a carbon copy of the lady you are doing this for. I have exact same requirements and van.
@rfvfdsa
@rfvfdsa 2 жыл бұрын
Great design! ❤
@rudivandoornegat2371
@rudivandoornegat2371 2 жыл бұрын
This must be the first Humble Road van without an internal or external shower. I'm amazed by the ceiling height. The Husky tool chest and the storage boxes are so neat. Radiates efficiency and professionalism of the Humble Road work shop.
@vita-girl4345
@vita-girl4345 2 жыл бұрын
I have the same fridge they opted for. I wouldn't have any other option. It really is amazing. The dinette option listed is a good step area to gain entry to the bed, good for pets too.
@AshleyOliviaDaCosta
@AshleyOliviaDaCosta 2 жыл бұрын
I love this one! Genius!
@TheMdworzak
@TheMdworzak 2 жыл бұрын
I love this plan
@Sandra-Armstrong
@Sandra-Armstrong 2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE the idea of making a cardboard template first! I think I would like to stay in that cardboard stage long enough to get a good feel for different layouts. Hubby did that for me in our kitchen. I wanted a really big island, but after using the temporary one he built, we totally changed our mind on that size. Having that temp cardboard set-up will be really helpful... thank you for the idea!!!
@BelindaTOV
@BelindaTOV 2 жыл бұрын
Love this layout and cant wait to see minnie me videos
@leonardcroft1467
@leonardcroft1467 2 жыл бұрын
Good Morning George Always Enjoy a Humble Road Video With my Coffee !! Love The L-Shaped Galley , Look Forward To see This Van Build Proceed ! Thanks
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@traceytheisen8067
@traceytheisen8067 2 жыл бұрын
Clever design - really like it.
@dalecummins689
@dalecummins689 2 жыл бұрын
Once again love the design aspect thought process, look forward to catching your videos.
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@pissedoffpennsylvanian
@pissedoffpennsylvanian 2 жыл бұрын
You are so creative and talented at what you do!
@stephenbrickwood1602
@stephenbrickwood1602 2 жыл бұрын
Can I suggest that the seat cushion you stepped on going up to the bed have a timber base that becomes the mid bed part (2nd Bed) and the rear back cushion comes down to fill the space the mid cushion was in. The sliding table is still a good idea, just not needed yet. Make a Lagun table with leg on the bench return, then the 2nd bed can have a table handy at night, or it could rotate and park over the bench return. You and your client will be the best judges, keep it simple you said. The floor is clean the wall is clean no mechanisms but a handy lagun table. Love your design work and logic, and your quality of finish. Love the bench return and it's hutch / bed privacy screen with it's shelf.
@LordDurak
@LordDurak 2 жыл бұрын
Georges, what an original floor plan. And seems tailored nicely with future owner needs! In my Transit same size, I was able to move without cutting any wire the main vehicle harness within the overhead structure members and in the rear barn door structure. That way, i am not limited by the harness for furniture or wall covers. No wire was damaged during the operation 😉
@LordDurak
@LordDurak 2 жыл бұрын
@Orwell Nailed It you can unplug all connectors from the back of the vehicle (right and left sides), and the grounding points shown by Georges on the video (van battery disconnected of course!) Then you have to drag the harness until the front of the van. After that, you drill a hole where you have foam above the cabin area, above the pillar. You then have to run the harness back in the overhead structure. There is a tight hole where the two parts of the body structure meets near the roof where the harness can be driven through. This is the central pillar Georges touches at 3:27. I made also a hole a bit bigger in the back left near the rear doors to go above the rear doors arch. Then you can reconnect all the plugs. This takes quite some time, and requires to be precise while identifying the plugs you connect/disconnect. In the places where the harness goes through the body parts drilled or existing, I added some rubber plugs and even put a loom around the harness - belt and suspenders approach ;-). The harness itself is covered with some foam. The longest part was to get through the hole on the top of the central pillar. Wear some gloves if you intend to do it, the metal edges are rather tough in Transit. Finally, be careful when drilling and running the harness in the front pillar aboce driver seat. The body structure makes several compartments, you have to find the right one that gives you access front to back.
@professionalpiddler1071
@professionalpiddler1071 2 жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this! Thanks
@serenityseeker239
@serenityseeker239 2 жыл бұрын
🇺🇲👍🏼😎👍🏼🌴🚐 Like this floor plan L shape counter is nice, I have that same fridge/freezer love it. 🤙🏼
@theresalind8031
@theresalind8031 2 жыл бұрын
My fav so far.
@scottakahoshi715
@scottakahoshi715 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice concept George. When you were demonstrating the sliding table, I was thinking right arm funny bone killer from the corner of the hutch! Looking forward to the build, thanks.
@rtoadontheroad
@rtoadontheroad 2 жыл бұрын
Another great van idea…whoops done
@niemag3
@niemag3 2 жыл бұрын
Hutch is perfect, flexible usages.
@mausie1967
@mausie1967 2 жыл бұрын
Love your ideas and creativity. Greetings from the Neterlands
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@londonjacks8371
@londonjacks8371 2 жыл бұрын
Gonna be a peach of a Van 👍
@StellarFella
@StellarFella 2 жыл бұрын
Close-celled foam is great.
@diegofernandez1013
@diegofernandez1013 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, I just wanna say your designing prowess and attention to detail on these videos and your works in general always has me impressed. Keep up the great work!
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU!
@LilyWasHereMB
@LilyWasHereMB 2 жыл бұрын
Way back when, I thought his cardboard boxes were a big waste of time. I was wrong.
@gkseeton
@gkseeton 2 жыл бұрын
Love the dinette table idea. If you make it able to go UP as well, then it could act as a standing desk.
@thehistoricallyadequatesea4395
@thehistoricallyadequatesea4395 2 жыл бұрын
Or more counter space when cooking
@travelynntogether7848
@travelynntogether7848 2 жыл бұрын
Isotherm Cruise 200 ❤ Big fan of the channel and your thought/design processes but I especially enjoy your humor!
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@thehistoricallyadequatesea4395
@thehistoricallyadequatesea4395 2 жыл бұрын
Love the plan! I like sightlines... for me, on the rear end of the overhead gallery cabinet would be the perfect place to stash the small stuff I keep by the bed; chapstick, antacids, lotion, nailfile, whatever. Maybe usb charging ports?
@garymoncrief5793
@garymoncrief5793 2 жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing how you handle the dramatic ceiling curve up front in these transits.
@RichinZhills
@RichinZhills 2 жыл бұрын
So just thought I'd throw a few ideas out. In those curved spaces behind the cabinets, maybe a vertical lazy Suzan like a roulette wheel [Spice Wheel, silverware storage] or an oval type track that travels behind the shelf that can be wound that has little boxes with a plexiglass cover that keeps everything in the box as it's rotated around the track. I know you've also got a nice electrical setup, don't know if thought about adding the NEMA 10-30 charging port where they also have the option to charge at those electrical car charging stations.
@scotschuler9365
@scotschuler9365 2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting.
@cesalt2408
@cesalt2408 2 жыл бұрын
Thinking that Airstream will love your design ideas. Looking forward to the George Mauro model!
@TOTALLYRELAXED
@TOTALLYRELAXED 2 жыл бұрын
George, you never cease to amaze me with y’all’s creative minds! I’m beyond words! (Can you believe that coming from ME? Lol!). Thanks for taking the time out from your busy and hectic build schedule to share these great videos! Stay safe! ~Jim~
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jim!
@TOTALLYRELAXED
@TOTALLYRELAXED 2 жыл бұрын
@@HumbleRoad > You’re more than welcome! Have a blessed day!
@goofe.washington953
@goofe.washington953 2 жыл бұрын
The drummer at 0:50 absolutely nailed it. Killer percussion….. .
@lynnekerr3890
@lynnekerr3890 2 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking I’m on board with the open concept. When I looked at every van I responded to, that was the common theme. No full floor to ceiling cabinets. ( that, and every owner was “less young”. Coincidence? 🤣🤣) Looks great, good morning George!
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
I mention how most van layouts we see on social media are built for and by young people. I design and build for the older, more experienced crowd.
@dontworrybehappy5139
@dontworrybehappy5139 2 жыл бұрын
Cannot wait to see what you will do with the Mini-Me design.
@whomarjb
@whomarjb 2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to see what you come up with Brother, I have a 250 medium roof that's half way done and your design expertise should help me with direction!
@Dr.Nagyonfaj
@Dr.Nagyonfaj 2 жыл бұрын
Personally, I would not want to cut off access from the cab to the interior, though I do realize that you gain an extra "wall" by doing so. Also, having a "room" for the toilet would be a must for me. LOVE the mock up though. A lot of work - but a fantastic visualization technique. ♥
@kc033056
@kc033056 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your upcoming build. My only thought, if you used some type of upright refrigerator (wouldn’t have to go all the way to the ceiling) you could gain some more storage. Kc
@arianesilbermehr3012
@arianesilbermehr3012 2 жыл бұрын
Wow...this is the most ingenious floor plan ever...
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
I think so too!
@dbp-wv1hs
@dbp-wv1hs 2 жыл бұрын
It apparently has no wet unit so unfortunately not applicable for most people.
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
There is a toilet under the fore dinette and the outdoor shower out the rear doors.
@arianesilbermehr3012
@arianesilbermehr3012 2 жыл бұрын
@@dbp-wv1hs I think in most of the floor plan a wet unit is dead and wasted space. An outdoor shower is alright. I'd rather prefer to have a large sink. Somewhere I've seen a faucet to which you can connect a showerhead to propperly wash your hair. For me, this would be fine.
@MimiBondi
@MimiBondi 2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos George! I have a transit 350 and was wondering how to best make use of the wall cavities right at the top on both sides. They are small but every in matters ! I would also love to see a video on how to make a side step like you did out of 80/20 for your other van build as nothing is available where I am and it's so high to get into. Hope you reply, thank you again for your lovely videos, love your personality and content 😊 Mimi from Australia
@shamrockgirl6595
@shamrockgirl6595 2 жыл бұрын
🤣 in this life one can never have too many comical approaches [i.e.,"face" of the cabinet] 🤣
@marzzb3784
@marzzb3784 2 жыл бұрын
Ingenuity, creatively beautiful workmanship. Wish I could afford you. Best to Ya..
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Maybe one day!
@scotttannehill3533
@scotttannehill3533 2 жыл бұрын
Hi George, I love your approach to design, function and form! I have been watching and loving your videos since the beginning. I bought a Transit 350 (not HD) van about a year ago with the dream of setting it up for three people (part time) Two most of the time and have struggled with how to make all work. Your layout is the best I have seen to accomplish this. A couple of things I might want to alter would be to make the bed larger (for a couple) 60” x 75”. 48” seems small! I would like to see a fold up bed segment of 12” or even 27” which would like up with the back of the rear dinette seat back. The bed could fold down over the countertop for night mode. I would consider extending the rear dinette seat to become a bench seat all the way to the face of the 6’ galley cabinet. I would put slide out steps under the bench seat to allow access to the bed at night. I may add a fold up counter to create the L-counter similar to your layout. If the dinette seating was raised about 5” or 6” with a raised floor, it would allow for a composting toilet under the front dinette seat. Another benefit of raising the dinette seating is you could widen the seats into the van window pop-out area for a wider 2nd bed. I love your van design and just wanted to add possible variations for future design considerations. But mostly because I may make these changes to my van. Keep up the pioneering work George it is so fresh and inspiring! Scott T
@scotttannehill3533
@scotttannehill3533 2 жыл бұрын
I forgot to add a question that concerns me. How are you going to add seatbelts for a third (and possibly 4th) passenger? I may have a welder make an L-braket with angle bracing. I want to bolt the bracket to the wall and floor. I have an extra rear transit seat with seat belt, that I may cannibalize the seatbelt assembly from.
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
I don’t do seatbelts. Will not expose myself to the liability. My vans offer a maximum of two occupants
@bigredgreg1
@bigredgreg1 2 жыл бұрын
I like how the big battery and water reservoir are over the rear axle.
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Not a coincidence!
@danielsimms5796
@danielsimms5796 2 жыл бұрын
This van is so much galley and laying area you should name it Galileo. (Galley-Lay-oh?) I love the process, good work!
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
I like it!
@lesleywall4186
@lesleywall4186 2 жыл бұрын
Using cardboard boxes to think outside the box!!! A very 'homely' design. I like it.
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
I hope you meant "homey."
@lesleywall4186
@lesleywall4186 2 жыл бұрын
@@HumbleRoad As I am British I meant homely, the BRITISH definition: a place or surroundings which are simple but cosy and comfortable, as in one's own home. Guess we Brits use the word homely whilst across the pond you use homey.
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Love it! Thank you for the compliment and it's explanation.
@guntherflume7129
@guntherflume7129 2 жыл бұрын
Speechless, are you really a human ? If 10% of the engineers thought like you we could colonize the sun ! 💪
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Would definitely install two air conditioners for that trip! 😊
@michaelgilbert6437
@michaelgilbert6437 2 жыл бұрын
So excited to see the Ford transit build! My daughter June and I have been watching since episode 1 and we are working on our own Ford transit. We have had a pop top installed in ours for extra sleeping space, have you ever considered anything like that in your builds?
@scotttannehill3533
@scotttannehill3533 Жыл бұрын
Hi George, how are the Transit Van builds going? have not heard much on them lately. I am very curios how you are gong to solve some the their unique challenges. I watch all your videos' and am working on starting my own transit build. You are an inspiration to many of us in the ether space!
@tangwendeo
@tangwendeo 2 жыл бұрын
Another master piece is yet to be done! Good video and EXCELLENT music Where is the bath and toilet located? This is near my dream design ( I would like to have a happyjack bed and windows all over).
@mjremy2605
@mjremy2605 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice layout - we are so spoiled George! After seeing your van builds, I find too many things wrong with the other builds, ha ha! Like biting into the apple in the Garden of Eden. Nothing is ever as good as before. I love your bathroom, fridge, galley, wardrobe and cabinets every time. However, I keep being conflicted in my mind about one thing - such a pity to have those double doors open into a glorious landscape but only be able to view the top half from the bed, and never have the full access into the van from the rear due to the fixed bed taking up the entire room. I much prefer an open hall area, with a pull out slat bed /lounge seat. This model suits me better and leaves the entire hallway open. Of course, all the wiring, tanks, battery has to go under those seats and single bed. But this would be so airy and open. I hope you can build one someday like this. Maybe on the Mini Me Models. Sending you some California sunshine during these cold overcast NJ days! I can bike in shorts during midday and swim open air. So nice!
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you MJ. One thing to keep in mind is that the fixed bed provides the massive storage garage underneath. If you remember my van #01, the bed was up front. Very spacious open design, "the class A of class Bs." But very little storage. It depends on how the client intends to use the van. I have a build starting next year with a rear bath and twin beds. Stay tuned, the beat goes on!
@INTLEVA
@INTLEVA 2 жыл бұрын
Wonder how it would work if: the hutch part was able to manually rise and lower down into cabinet. On back of hutch attach a "drawbridge shelf" for use at night. Just a thought
@scotschuler9365
@scotschuler9365 2 жыл бұрын
I really ❤ candid comments. Can't wait to see the teeth in the glass shelf!! 👍👍😊
@timdunmyer4549
@timdunmyer4549 2 жыл бұрын
Love the layout. No toilet in this one or maybe an outside shower off the back so you could put a curtain rod between the two rear doors? Are we going to install two double pain awning type windows on each side of the bed. I seen they come pre-installed with shades.
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, toilet is under the fore dinette and the shower is out the back doors.
@mattsolomon6292
@mattsolomon6292 2 жыл бұрын
Ever consider a flip down table would fit nicely in the window bump out. Hidden when up, held by maybe a slam latch.
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
A very wide frame member is right in the way of doing that 😞
@FloridaNativeMike
@FloridaNativeMike 2 жыл бұрын
I love the original layout, but depending on the type of camping she intends to do, having her head on the driver's side of the bed may make more sense. If stealth camping on a public street, the crown of the road will put the driver's side higher than the passenger side. You want to make sure to sleep head up if you can't be level.
@TheBrewjo
@TheBrewjo 2 жыл бұрын
That's the rub with the SRW 250, it's a huge van but you've got 995 kg / 2193.6 to play with. And don't forget George, you can get a copy of the Transit BEMM (Body Equipment and Mounting Manual) from Ford for free!
@isstuff
@isstuff 2 жыл бұрын
Damn that’s a fresh design! If you wanted to do it on a shorter van you would probably remove things at the front.
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
yes, smaller fridge. tighten up the dinette or rotate it 90 degrees
@mwilliams6664
@mwilliams6664 2 жыл бұрын
What type of mechanism do you use to secure the slide cabinet doors closed during driving to prevent them from sliding open? Haven't seen many sliding doors on the upper cabinets in many vans, perhaps for this reason. Would think you'd keep the tolerance to a tight fit and some hobby felt to keep the rattle down but not sure if that be enough to keep the door from sliding open during braking and driving. Thanks for the insight! Love your builds George, always innovating :)
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
I do exactly that! Felt tape along the edges. So far, it seems to work just fine.
@arielfetters5662
@arielfetters5662 2 жыл бұрын
Love that you can do a previs with carboard and scrap wood lol. Seeing it though, some potential issues. Getting in and out of that rear bed will be a giant pain. That TV is in a prime spot to get banged into. Toilet? Shower? It makes no sense to me to have a mobile home without _at least_ it's own toilet.
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Toilet is under the fore dinette seat. Shower out the back. You'll have to stay tuned for those details.
@arielfetters5662
@arielfetters5662 2 жыл бұрын
@@HumbleRoad Ahhh, now that makes sense. Thanks for the reply :)
@KentFleshman
@KentFleshman 2 жыл бұрын
@@HumbleRoad I'm in the planning stages, and I want to have a removable foldout shower tent/ensuite that can be attached to the rear bed board, and engineer a way to also use it in the sliding door opening for times when it might be necessary to shower inside. As you always say..."options."
@Chris-ut6eq
@Chris-ut6eq 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea with the stairs that let you walk into the van. Do promasters, transits and sprinters speak different languages or differ in dialects of Vanese when they speak to you? 🤔🤨😋 Love the linear table concept.
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
The stairs into the van are very convenient, but we can't find anyone to carry them alongside the van as she travels.
@scotschuler9365
@scotschuler9365 2 жыл бұрын
@@HumbleRoad yeah. That's a good one!👍👍
@brianchetelat6601
@brianchetelat6601 2 жыл бұрын
George, I watched all of your videos and several more than once. I'll be starting my own Transit soon after 2+ years of research and I was hoping you could let me know when you decide to use 1.5" 8020 vs. 1" 8020. thank you
@thetable123
@thetable123 2 жыл бұрын
I hope you are considering a window on the passenger side slider. I also have a T350 HREL, and I find myself wishing for more visibility on a number of intersections,
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the sliding door will have a full window and a square window above the dining table. Two long slender windows at the head and foot of the bed.
@Timeculture
@Timeculture 2 жыл бұрын
Still needs a lot of refinement, but it’s going to be lovely 👌🏾🥂
@StellarFella
@StellarFella 2 жыл бұрын
Folding tadpole recumbent trikes are now the rage and will remain so. Check out the HP Velotechnik Scorpion fs. Your rear garage area is perfect for storing two of these plus electric bikes. And a kayak, skis, and high-jump poles. Well, maybe not those.
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
I am a cyclist, or, I WAS. Need to get back out on the road.
@matthewk6731
@matthewk6731 2 жыл бұрын
Hi George. I love your videos and admire craftsmanship. Have you had anyone ask for an apartment size washer/dryer appliance? I've only seen one couple do it. It's about 2' x 2' and countertop height.
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
I have not had that request. Would have to be a huge individual priority, considering how easy and integrating the activity of laundry is when living on the road.
@jillleahy8450
@jillleahy8450 2 жыл бұрын
Boron Hardened Steel over that cargo door. Cobalt bits or plus nuts for that over the door cabinet.
@paulmahowald4970
@paulmahowald4970 2 жыл бұрын
Cabinets on the driver side across from the galley can be shaped better to be pushed into the side of the van which will give you more aisle space
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
There is a refrigerator in that box that dictates the size and shape. It MAY be raised up and into the recess, if it is not too tall to fit, but then you lose the countertop and hutch. To each his own priorities! 👍
@LilyWasHereMB
@LilyWasHereMB 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, had no idea how much interior width is lost inside a Transit, compared to its exterior dimension. It's going to be very interesting to watch you work your magic on them.
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Let the van speak to you and you've got your roadmap..
@paullehto1823
@paullehto1823 2 жыл бұрын
The transit is same width at floor and wider at ceiling tan the sprinter, check it out
@peacewithme547
@peacewithme547 2 жыл бұрын
Where were you when I was trying to convert my transit passenger van??? I still have the uppers to put in. Did not remove anything but seats..
@kathythompson9931
@kathythompson9931 Жыл бұрын
You sir are too talented!!!!! What did you do for work before you started beautiful van building?
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was an advertising photographer. I had my own studio for 35 years. 😳
@DennisWintjes2
@DennisWintjes2 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Like 260, view 1662
@CliffordDive
@CliffordDive 2 жыл бұрын
Love your thought process! Why not put the over-bed cabinet the other side and sleep the opposite way round? Totally clear access then.
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Crawling onto the head side is not intuitive. Feels wrong. Crawling onto the footsie and continuing up to the head is more natural. We tried it both ways.
@CliffordDive
@CliffordDive 2 жыл бұрын
@@HumbleRoad - very interesting. I see what you mean, and I do agree. It is somehow more intuitive the way you've done it. Thanks for your insight.
@KentFleshman
@KentFleshman 2 жыл бұрын
One thing to consider is if she urban camps/parks it on a city street, the curb side/passenger side often will be slightly lower, thus putting her head at a lower level than her feet in this configuration. If she doesn't plan on doing that much, on the rare occasion, she can always sleep with her head on the TV/cabinet side for that scenario, if needed.
@michaelboileau713
@michaelboileau713 2 жыл бұрын
@@KentFleshman Good call
@PatsTravels
@PatsTravels 2 жыл бұрын
@@HumbleRoad your reasoning makes sense, though Kent hit it on the head with regards to which way a van leans and it isn't just when on city streets. I live full time in my van and like the convenience of not having to level the van. Two thumbs up on the fridge (I have the same) and new kitchen layout which I've not seen before.
@joseville
@joseville 2 жыл бұрын
11:33 that slides down really smoothly. It's satisfying. Did you use special hardware for that smooth sliding motion?
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Linear bearings
@jonathanbrett1919
@jonathanbrett1919 2 жыл бұрын
George, love your work. Am I wrong in thinking the van is left hand drive, therefore her bed head will always be downhill due to road camber.
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Not going to sleep on city streets.
@williamhouse754
@williamhouse754 2 жыл бұрын
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@SKWDMDYT
@SKWDMDYT 2 жыл бұрын
Beautifully designed. You are a genius. Still do not understand how you went from an advertising photograher to van building seemingly overnight!! Its a mystery, considering you were not in any of the trades.
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Advertising photographers are tasked with seemingly impossible requests. And then we make it work with simple, clever solutions. Building facade sets with nothing behind them, rigging pulleys and levers to add motion to the lights. To us, it's all just good common sense. I miss the grand old days of the eighties photo district in NYC.
@razorwired130
@razorwired130 2 жыл бұрын
@@HumbleRoad - I follow the Advanced RV channel and see you did a really nice video for them back in the day. Were you already thinking about van building before you did that video?
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
By that point, I had already done some rather involved modifications to my Pleasure-Way. And yes, I knew I had plenty of ideas regarding floor plans and the "living flow in a van"
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact, my daughter Amanda was the female narrator.
@MultiPJoys
@MultiPJoys 2 жыл бұрын
I can really appreciate a different design although those seats look already cramped (especially the one on the bedside) even without the straight wall. Having a comfortable seat/lounge is often undervalued. So perhaps shorten the L part of the kitchen and widen the seat. I'm also not sure about the position of the seating area. From both seats there's no direct view outdoors. You're tucked away quite deep in the van behind counters. Enjoying the outdoors as much as possible even from within the van, isn't that what it's all about (not just from behind a window which isn't the same experience)? One more thing, having the fridge higher up off the floor is so much more convenient.
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
The dinette seats are 25" wide, which is one inch wider than the standard outdoor lounge chair. Designed specifically so the owner can purchase new cushions wherever and whenever. There will be a large square window directly over the dinette table and a larger one in the sliding door. Your thought on raising the fridge is well taken. However, keep in mind you will give up the additional countertop area and hutch. It's a matter of priorities.
@mattsolomon6292
@mattsolomon6292 2 жыл бұрын
How difficult is it to relocate (tuck in) that factory power line tube and black plastic?
@HumbleRoad
@HumbleRoad 2 жыл бұрын
I have to study that. Some comment that it is easy to do without any disconnect, while others have had to cut the harness. I can also bury it in cabinets and wall boxes.
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