How to Install Tongue and Groove Panels in a Van | GMC Safari Adventure Van Build Series EP. 7

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How to Install Tongue and Groove Panels in a Van | GMC Safari Adventure Van Build Series EP. 7

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SUBFLOOR AND CEILING | How to - Vanlife floor and ceiling Safari Adventure Van Build Series EP. 7
In this episode we install a plywood subfloor and a cedar tongue and groove ceiling to our camper adventure van build.
We went with a 1/2 inch piece of plywood for the subfloor. It is a simple yet effective method that will supply us with mounting locations for furniture. We did not bother insulating the floor because after a plethora of research most folks from experience claimed that their floor was cold no matter what. I think its easier to put down some rugs/carpet in the event of cold weather rather then taking away valuable living space with insulation. This is a safari van and it lacks space so anywhere that we can save space is important.
The next day we finally go to begin some aesthetically pleasing work by installing 1/4 inch cedar tongue and groove boards as well as the fantastic fan trim. This really made the van transform into a mini cabin on wheels. I am so pleased with how this came out. It was a fun video to edit as well as a fun building process.
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@rebeccazuckman9059 Жыл бұрын

Really was hoping that you could have done more in-depth on all of the van builds. Like the parts you didn’t record as I am a visual learner and need step by step. I still love your video series

@SeizeTheAdventure Жыл бұрын

Completing these massive projects while recording all of your steps is quite the challenge. Feel free to ask any questions that you may have that might not have made it to the video. Thanks for commenting and watching the series

@umarahmed4544 3 жыл бұрын

Keep up the hard work and i hope to see you living in this van and travelling the country.

@SeizeTheAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by Umar! Stay tuned for more van build content, and don’t forget to tell friends about Seize The Adventure!

@isk8durmom893 Жыл бұрын

this series is so informative, can't wait to start my build. thank you!

@SeizeTheAdventure Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you have found it to be useful for your build. Thanks for watching!

@wayoftheroads Жыл бұрын

Hey, great video. What kind of screws did you use to get the framing bolted to the walls of the van? Thanks for any info :)

@SeizeTheAdventure Жыл бұрын

I used 1 3/4in self tapping sheet metal screws from Home Depot. They seem to be the perfect length to create rigid walls. Haven’t had anything fall down going over train tracks yet 😂 thanks for commenting.

@kaseacampbell9884 3 жыл бұрын

exciting to see the build start to take shape! did you just use screws to mount your framing into the van?

@SeizeTheAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

Super exciting times! So what I did was pre-drill the wood in the spaces I wanted to mount up the framing. After I drilled the holes I used a spade bit to counter sink the holes to ensure that we would have a flat surface to mount the cedar planks. After that I used “self drilling” sheet metal screws to mount the framing up against the “ribs” in the van. It is important to ensure you are drilling into the rips to make sure you do not puncture the exterior sheet metal. The sheet metal self drilling screws can be found at HomeDepot and seem to provide a pretty sturdy hold. Let me know if you have anymore questions! I’m here to help! Thanks for stopping by. Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Subscribe! Share this content with a friend and we will see you in the next one! 😎

@kaseacampbell9884 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks so much for the advice :)

@angiepoet 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Super helpful for my Safari build. What are the screws you used for attaching the cedar planks to the furring strips?

@SeizeTheAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

The screws I used were Everbilt #6 3/4in flat head wood screws in brass. Found these to be a good color and perfect for holding up the cedar. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

@darrellpalmer446 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I also have a Chevrolet Astro Cargo van, what size planks did you use for the furring strips and what length self tapping screws did you use?

@SeizeTheAdventure Жыл бұрын

I used 1x3 furring strips and 1 1/4” self tapping screws. Hope this helps, thanks for commenting!

@darrellpalmer446 Жыл бұрын

@@SeizeTheAdventure you're awesome! Thank you very much.

@steveg2509 11 ай бұрын

8 minutes before the first piece was put up

@SeizeTheAdventure 11 ай бұрын

We will get there eventually

@qudratyetunde 10 ай бұрын

Great work! What size screws did you use to install the cedar? I know it can crack easily....

@SeizeTheAdventure 9 ай бұрын

I used decorative wood screws that were 3/4", creating a pilot hole through cedar reduced the amount of cracked boards. If you get a counter sink drill bit you could really decrease the likeliness of the cedar splitting as usually the head of the screw is the issue. I've now used the same cedar planks in three different vans.

@AutoMotivate 2 жыл бұрын

great work you two! Ill be starting my ceiling pretty soon and will probably do something very similar to you!

@SeizeTheAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I hope this helps with your build. I haven’t had any problems with this set up so far, and this log cabin style came out beautifully.

@SeizeTheAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

Shout out my build on your channel? Would mean the world to me because I found your channel before I owned my safari. Let’s unite the Astro/Safari community! 🤠

@AutoMotivate 2 жыл бұрын

@@SeizeTheAdventure Maybe we can do some sort of collaboration on Builds United? We should talk about it! Do you have an Instagram? But, that's awesome and thanks for the support!

@SeizeTheAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

@@AutoMotivate message me over on Instagram @lifeofstephanfogsi

@marcuslorenzo9705 Жыл бұрын

Hey brother, what size self-tapping screws did you use for your furring strips? Trying to accomplish the wall for my 99 Safari tomorrow!

@SeizeTheAdventure Жыл бұрын

Hey Marcus, I believe I used 1.25 in self tapping screws that were counter sunken into the furring strips. This seemed to hold incredibly strong. You could even go a step farther and use liquid nails as well to get a great adhesion as well as the self tappers. Hope this helps and thanks for commenting.

@marcuslorenzo9705 Жыл бұрын

@@SeizeTheAdventure Last question, man thank you so much I really needed these answers: did you drill pilot holes into the sheet metal first? Sorry there is just so much info and I've read about self-drilling vs self tapping. All the worry about rust prevention as well. Thanks so much!!

@michellestackhouse8195 Ай бұрын

Hey there, I'm really curious what you did with the wire loom on the drivers side? I'm building out a chevy express and it's so hard to find footage of what everyone does with those wires. Thanks in advance!

@SeizeTheAdventure Ай бұрын

I tucked it behind the wall and covered with white plastic! tricky spot

@josepliego5514 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning! In the process of doing my framing and was curious where and how exactly you mounted the furring strips on the ceiling? I see there is a sort of channel running across the ceiling. Did you mount them in there? Or on the lip of that channel? Thanks!

@SeizeTheAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

The 1x2 furring strips I used fit perfectly right into that channel. I used self tapping screws and drove them into those rips/channels. This was nice because there’s no wasted space and the ceiling went up very flush. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching

@josepliego5514 2 жыл бұрын

@@SeizeTheAdventure awesome! That’s what I figured just wanted to be sure! Thank you so much!

@vanessahenry7238 2 жыл бұрын

I was wondering the pieces that you are attaching to the wood framing - what is the framing attached to? I am trying to see what I missed.

@SeizeTheAdventure 2 жыл бұрын

The framing is mounted to the “ribs” of the van which are the pieces of sheet metal that are protruding from the actual walls of the van. This is a pretty typical method for most van builders. It provides you with framing that is extremely sturdy and rigid. This was done with sheet metal self taping screws. The entire set up is very solid. I hope this helps. Feel free to ask for more questions if they come up! Make sure to subscribe and stay tuned for a new build coming to my channel soon. I will go more in depth on how to mount framing to the walls of the van, as well as every other part of the build. Thanks for watching, cheers! 🤠

@lyptis Жыл бұрын

Are there special screws you use for screwing the wood into the metal ?

@SeizeTheAdventure Жыл бұрын

Yes I use self tapping sheet metal screws. They are great for driving through the sheet metal rips of the van. Thanks for watching

@lyptis Жыл бұрын

@@SeizeTheAdventure thanks !

@thisoledad1946 Жыл бұрын

How much weight do you suppose that added to the van? Great job

@SeizeTheAdventure Жыл бұрын

I’m not entirely sure as it’s hard to calculate with the various types of materials etc but if I had to guess I’d say we added less than 1k in weight. For example the cedar walls and ceiling virtually weigh nothing. Cedar is extremely light and these planks were cut very thin. Let’s just say that the van has a 5k towing capacity, and we are nowhere near this load. Hope this helps, and thanks for watching!

@thisoledad1946 Жыл бұрын

@@SeizeTheAdventure yes thank you

@Veganweedwizard Жыл бұрын

How did you drill those initial wood pieces to the van prior to putting the ceiling in

@SeizeTheAdventure Жыл бұрын

1 1/4” self tapping sheet metal screws and some elbow grease 🙂 hope this helps

@Veganweedwizard Жыл бұрын

@@SeizeTheAdventurethank you!and do you know the exact model you used for the roof vent

@camelentertainment5499 28 күн бұрын

Hi what kind of wood is this I want it for my car please can you send me the name of the wood

@SeizeTheAdventure 28 күн бұрын

@@camelentertainment5499 this is pacific knotty cedar 🤠 found locally in Oregon

@rcassidywork 10 ай бұрын

What size wood did you use for framing

@SeizeTheAdventure 10 ай бұрын

1x2 furring strips were used for the framing in this one. Thanks for watching!

@chrismaciaz777 Жыл бұрын

How did you make your farm What is the Fram connected to

@SeizeTheAdventure Жыл бұрын

I used 1x3 pine furring strips and 1.25 in self tapping sheet metal screws. These were fastened to the existing metal “ribs” of the van (the thickest looking sections with a hollow center. Hope this helps, and thanks for watching.

@chrismaciaz777 Жыл бұрын

@@SeizeTheAdventure bet! Any tips for how to cover uo windows at night, for protection

@SeizeTheAdventure Жыл бұрын

@@chrismaciaz777 I use a simple cut out of reflectix reflective insulation. They are easy to roll up and stow away. With my new build I plan on creating the same window covers, but with black fabric and magnets attached. Thanks for watching Christian!