Installing A HIGH QUALITY Skylight / Boat Hatch On My Camper Van Build

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2 ай бұрын

Why to choose a boat hatch? Mistakes to avoid? How to get the perfect finish? A step by step guided install?
Today is day 19 of my DIY camper van build and we are installing a Lewmar Marine Boat Hatch as a skylight in my camper van. The same one I had in my last van for 3 years & LOVED!
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🌟 COST BREAKDOWN 🌟
Lewmar Marie Boat Hatch in Size 50 - $531.05
Extra Jigsaw Blades - $7.99
Butyl Tape - $13.81
Rustoleum Clean Metal Primer - $5.58
1x2 Pine -
M6 Binding Post Screws (15 needed + 2 small screws) - $14.89
Self Leveling Lap Sealant - $15.16
RV Roof Tape - $25.99 (4” x 50 feet) (WHICH IS WAY MORE THAN YOU NEED)
Bug Screen - $35.45
I Already Owned The Other Items Or Had Left Over From Other Projects In The Build.
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🌟 MATERIAL LIST 🌟
- Cardboard for template
- Box cutter knife for cutting cardboard
- Tape
- Drill bits of many sizes - $19.96
- Drill & Batteries
- Safety Glasses
- Sharpie or marker
- Jigsaw
- File to file edges smooth
- Metal jigsaw blades
- Rubbing Alcohol (To Clean)
- Cloth To Clean With
- 1x2 or 2x2 Wood for Frame (I Used Pine.) $
- Mold Resistant Paint
- Paint Roller or Brush
- Kreg Jig & Screws
- Mask for when spraying Rustoleum spray paint
- Ladder to access the roof - $100 from Walmart
- Bag or Box to catch the metal shavings
- Card to cut the butyl tape
- Scissors to cut RV Tape
- Bug Spray & Sunscreen
- CONFIDENCE! YOU GOT THIS!
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🌟 Step By Step Breakdown With Time Stamps 🌟
Choosing A Skylight - 0:48
Make A Template - 3:11
Pick A Location - 3:22
Drill A Hole For Checking The Location - 4:17
Match Up The Template & Trace - 5:10
Tape Up Bag or Box To Catch Metal - 5:50
Drill Holes In All 4 Sides - 5:58
Cut Out Hole - 6:54
Check Fit Of Skylight - 8:38
Cut Until Fits (If Needed) - 9:27
Sand, Clean, Tape & Paint Edges - 9:49
Prime Wood For Frame - 10:33
Butyl Tape - 10:50
Make The Wooden Frame - 11:45
Pre-drill & Screw In Skylight - 12:53
Remove Excess Butyl Tape - 14:08
Clean, Tape & Self Leveling Lap Sealant - 15:27
RV Roof Tape - 15:52
FINAL PRODUCT! - 18:02
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@ToryDelury 10 күн бұрын

NOTE: I saw someone screw a block of wood into the middle of where they were going to cut out for their skylight. So he had something to grip to hold it up after cutting it out so it wouldn’t fall through and would be stable, which is MUCH better than my tape method! I wanted to share the great idea :)

@searlearnold2867 2 ай бұрын

You're not going to hear it from me today. Learning from past mistakes, trying new ways to do something you've done before, toughing it out in the heat and the bugs, GREAT JOB TORY !!

@ToryDelury 2 ай бұрын

Thank You!! 🙏🏼🤩

@JonathanJonez 2 ай бұрын

Your fearless "lets just go with it" attitude toward your build is amazing. No need to critique anything; if it works, then it works.

@jeremynkelley 2 ай бұрын

Your drone shot at 16:30 was so subtle but REALLY added a neat dimension! *insert applause here!

@creativedesign3657 2 ай бұрын

Hi Tory it's Tony in the future if you want to put caulking down and everything else just take plastic wrap like Saran wrap and put it over the caulking and it'll stay on there as there was a plastic coating over it but it won't stick onto your window

@joeythenomad 2 ай бұрын

This van is gonna be the very best like no van ever was

@goober9983 2 ай бұрын

"Skylight to spy on people at 2:00 a.m.." 🤣🤣. That's great

@petertarantelli 2 ай бұрын

The look on your face when you put your outstretched arms through the hole for the first time…priceless! The RV tape makes the install look really “clean”. Well done Tory!

@gizmonodragon3342 2 ай бұрын

17:24 she has become the bugmancer, look at what a simple hand gesture does to that (dog sized) bug! I guess vanlife brings many kinds of magic huh. I love this content and really enjoy seeing the whole process involved, it reminds me that I don't need to have like £30K in my bank to do this and generally you are a really cool person!

@SomeplaceOrAnother 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video 👍 it’s amazing how you can make installing a skylight fun 🤩 by the way marking the wood that way is way more accurate then measuring 👍 hearing protection? I know way to many people that are deaf, I had to ask 🤪

@Mike-sq9rq 2 ай бұрын

I always come here for the goofy nerdiness and a side of Van Life and am never disappointed 🤓

@AntaresCad 2 ай бұрын

Congratulations, you installed a sunroof very successfully. Don't stay on the vehicle too long, the angels may envy you.

@Ginx-pe4si 2 ай бұрын

I'm patiently waiting for her to show a how to installing a 50 caliber gun turret ❤❤❤🤗🤗

@5nowChain5 2 ай бұрын

Use a pin to pop the air bubbles in the Butyl. It will seal once pressed down.

@ToryDelury 2 ай бұрын

Oooooooo Love this! I’m going to try it & will report back! (I have to wait until it’s not 116 degrees outside but then I’ll do it 😂 )

@onthe80omw 2 ай бұрын

the creativity in editing your vids is top tier

@elusiveeskimo3013 Ай бұрын

I like the Boat Deck Hatch option. I'm actually looking for one to replace the Roof Vent Escape Hatch in my bus conversion. Finding one within my budget that fits a 24"x24" opening, 26.5--27" overall size including mounting flange, proving a challenge. One thing I would recommend is cutting another piece of wood to go over the inside hatch latch levers, with notches to keep the levers in their closed position (or something else to serve the same purpose). Without which anyone on the roof of your van could easily open the hatch from the outside and come in. A quick fix to a major safety/security issue that using these hatches creates, since they were designed to be easily opened/closed from both on deck and below. Keep it real, enjoy the journey.

@Eric_G65 2 ай бұрын

Great job. I am not as fearless as you when I do projects and a lot of times, it's an excuse not to even start something. I gotta get somebody like you in my life to give me that motivational kick in the butt to do these kind of projects.

@ChiChi-dy9qi 2 ай бұрын

Tory you've done excellent work there, very careful, very clean. I agree that when cutting holes, less is more because you can't make them smaller. Also, I didn't know that with jigsaw blades, size does matter! Can't believe you have a Blockbuster card 😆

@jo100 2 ай бұрын

You Did A Very Very Very Great Job On This Video Tory.

@jasonpenn8152 2 ай бұрын

Love the Skylight/Boat Hatch setup & the Pokemon theme video. Great work Tory!!!

@miscbs 2 ай бұрын

Every time you show that hatch - it makes me want want one.

@SmalltownRebel 2 ай бұрын

Window sealing tape right on point and excellent choice. Great job on the skylight project. I am very impressed with the thoughtful what ifs through your journey on the van build. It will save you time, headaches and money in the long run. Take care and safe travels to you. God bless. 😊

@MaxBlight 2 ай бұрын

Get yourself some curtain rod from target or walmart, and some blackout curtain, definitely an easy fix for your windows... I personally use the halfs (idk the size) for the divider between front seat and main cabin, youd be surprise on the POV of peeps outside into your van which is that youre actually higher than normal so they cant really see past the short curtain.

@K.Kilsom 2 ай бұрын

If you have built up enough.. ie(Higher than the water shed angle (%) of your roof with Beatletape or Ramneck as I know it. then you don't nead lap sealent on top of the screws/Hardware. But on the sides where the water would pool against the beatle tape..(The low ridges of your roof) if it's raining it's hightly unlikely you'd have the skylight or window open to get wet, as the skylight overlaps the bolts/screws.That tape ovetop has it sealed really nice !nice add on!!! Cheers Tory, THX. Lots of luck and Luv. Great Vid as always

@IzzyOnTheMove 2 ай бұрын

Haha what a fun edit ❤

@deckape1325 2 ай бұрын

@Tory Delury, your sunroof looks great.. Well I'm so sorry to hear you're leaving Vegas. I hope where every your next place won't be so hot. But this is our summer time and you made the right choice to leave before it really gets hot. Normally, it's already in the 100s. Next week, we'll be in the low 100 degrees and will pick up from there. Please keep the videos coming as we all enjoy your little van projects. So have you decided what your next place to visit? Well may you have a very safe and fun travel where ever it may take you. Take care and be safe out in this wild world we live in.

@jamesl1130 2 ай бұрын

Tory, your videos are so much fun to view as well as insightful and inspiring. Thank You

@hollynnstclair 2 ай бұрын

This whole time I was cheering for you- I’m so happy you had this great install after such a crazy few weeks! Rooting for you and can’t wait to see where you go next!

@Justin2Nguyen 2 ай бұрын

Very well done. Now you can see all the stars from your bed or roof top. Top notch cheerleader.

@MarioMania05 2 ай бұрын

It looks Great Tory

@eleodoromartinez5733 2 ай бұрын

Another good Video.

@sergiotl7378 2 ай бұрын

7:09 that was extra funny after writing "irrelevent" 🤭

@xmugzy1984x 2 ай бұрын

That picture was ace I would have you draw all over my van 😂

@danbolton3668 2 ай бұрын

That skylight is awesome! ❤

@espnmk 2 ай бұрын

Well done Tory your getting good at putting gaping holes on the roof of your van and of course styling it out with a awesome customized skylight. Great job and as always Thanks for Sharing...

@roberthones 2 ай бұрын

Well done! 👍

@iainmcglynn833 2 ай бұрын

Unique build but lots of excellent design ideas and thorough planning and execution Keep going you’ve got this 😎❤️

@aaronriedel5372 2 ай бұрын

Good video!

@MattWedelich 2 ай бұрын

Great video 😊❤

@Scrambler85 2 ай бұрын

I used the same boat hatch for my van 24x24 it lets in a lot of heat even in the winter. Thanks for sharing your journey 👍

@dj_1701 2 ай бұрын

I think you're doing great & i love your energy. Would a small roller have helped lay the RV tape into the grooves? Anyway as long asit works it doesn't matter. I look forward to the next part.

@justin_time 2 ай бұрын

O, Butyl tape! I thought you had been saying “Beetle tape” this whole time! 😂 I thought you were just super serious about keeping out water AND all of those annoying bugs - haha! Those drone shots at the end were killer. You were right! Can’t wait to see what you do with that new cinematic expansion pack in the future!

@Karmonulot 2 ай бұрын

Drones are so cool!! i was thinking of using a marine hatch as a door to the roof and now im going to have to check the back catalog. also its a good reason to shed a few more pounds. looking forward to the redarc install its going to be boss!! aircon, skylight, heated floor. its crazy how you do so much but it only looks half built till the very end of a build. i guess its easy to lose heart at times. but im totally learning so much and im so grateful for your build updates.

@tjshultz89 2 ай бұрын

Citronella candles will be your friend for keeping bugs away.

@laurenm8561 2 ай бұрын

Such a good job! Thank you for teaching on how to do all these things for my future van build (well I hope I will doing a future van build😎). You are too funny 🌷

@RiverPerry 2 ай бұрын

good job. I think you should move that hole to the center for ventilation.

@Russellbeta 2 ай бұрын

Good to touch the surfaces to be bonded with a scratch pad and use the rubbing alcohol again right before applying sealant for a good bond, I guess its fine anyway though.

@mtlforever 2 ай бұрын

that was great! thanks for posting!

@Van-life-4-Jesus 2 ай бұрын

Well done ❤

@gloriako7185 2 ай бұрын

You go girl! You're awesome!

@1lostpuppy 2 ай бұрын

Good job!!

@whatthefunction9140 2 ай бұрын

Yes

@inquisitivesoul8978 Ай бұрын

Love your videos.😊

@evkulzer 2 ай бұрын

This is fantastic.

@RandyHagen 2 ай бұрын

I'm new to the channel and really enjoy your adventures. If you haven't been, the annual Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend it would make a great episode IMO.

@ilpoheikkila4773 2 ай бұрын

Great video!

@carlosleal3960 Ай бұрын

Great job

@Serveothers23 2 ай бұрын

Another great video!❤ I think you’ve made an excellent choice!! Nice work!❤

@user-ij4ng5wj8f 2 ай бұрын

Progress! Mother should I trust the government? I like it. Ribs on vehicle roofs are nice for strength. But not for sealing holes in the roof. But it looks like you did a good job sealing stuff. Ready for the monsoons.

@darinbettelyoun3901 2 ай бұрын

Wow your absolutely stunning beautiful. Loving your amazing video's beautiful. Nice job on the skylight installation looks amazing. Keep on shining gorgeous your video's are always amazing. 💯🔥♥️🌹🌹♥️🔥💯👌😮🙃😜🍷🍷🇺🇸

@simonjandrell5897 2 ай бұрын

Nice Work..

@ricoramirez4678 2 ай бұрын

You’re doing well… especially since the crazy heat is not really a friend!

@LivingProcess 2 ай бұрын

Brilliant as always 💚 should you add any more water proof on the inside where you built the frame? Just extra protection? Looking forward to reading your Adventures 💚🤟 ... Poke a small hole in the tape empty the air

@user-qf7rc5cn5x 2 ай бұрын

A follower from Morocco 🇲🇦 👍🫶

@TheBrandonn 2 ай бұрын

Def going to be looking for an SUV with a moon roof. Also the pokemon intro lol. Gotta hatch em all

@MasterTemp Ай бұрын

Dip the blade in water in middle of cutting to not let it over heat and snap so easily, same for drillbits

@user-bd3og1jp7l 2 ай бұрын

Looks like a professional installation to me. Super impressive!

@ToryDelury 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏼

@NomadicPride 2 ай бұрын

That kick tho! 😯

@deshawniskeng-mixedmediatv 2 ай бұрын

Your amazing ❤❤❤❤

@_ima_b 2 ай бұрын

Hey! I bought the same hatch for my build.

@IATG-tl3jf 2 ай бұрын

Seriously Pokemon, lo awesome.

@zachpangos7159 2 ай бұрын

I would remove the hatch from the frame, seal the frame, once dry reassemble. If need to cover the hole for rain or bugs or whatever, just put something flat on the top, it wouldn’t touch the sealant. But you are already done with it lol

@brycelynch2306 2 ай бұрын

Better job than I could of done ✅

@brandonjohnson2732 2 ай бұрын

How often do you post new videos? I love your channel I just came across it the other day. You are so pretty and beautiful by the way.

@ToryDelury 2 ай бұрын

I try to post once a week! Friday or Sunday! :) Thank you so much! That’s so kind ☺️

@HeyMichaelLeo 2 ай бұрын

If you want to truly be stealth, maybe add some graphics, like "Homeland Security" City Inspection Services" "Delury Private Security"

@BushcraftFamily 2 ай бұрын

love the pokemon skit

@kierowcaaa-rq9cy 2 ай бұрын

Super Pozdrawiam. Piękna Sympatyczna Dziewczyna. Czekam na kolejny odcinek.

@matthewsemenuk7544 2 ай бұрын

yay

@monoshock57 2 ай бұрын

Subbed.

@adriankung1625 2 ай бұрын

Love the artwork @5:32!! Honestly, Tory, I've seen more than a few roof-vent and skylight install "how-to's" before, but this was far and away *the best* for both detailed explanation and tips/ tricks. Kudos also for choosing high-quality hardware to bolt it down. Seen so many installs where they don't frame underneath and just screw into the sheetmetal and nothing-ness underneath it! Crazy! Just curious if you originally planned this roof-top layout this way cuz it seems a bit odd to have the MaxxFan so close to the skylight? I had thought it would be ideal to have them farther apart for better air-circulation through-out? I'm sure it will serve you well regardless, just curious. Glad you've got a bug-screen set up for it, probably also want an insulated black-out cover too. Cheers!...from North Vancouver PS -- Run away with me?

@kevinhayes1656 2 ай бұрын

Whatever shortcuts work for you do it

@bradsmith4277 2 ай бұрын

Aloha So what about a big screen for sky light Just found you here great content and your lovely..

@sicchuckie 2 ай бұрын

I don’t meen to meatle, but nyce JB.

@user-zs4um9lw3n 2 ай бұрын

Did Tucker Gott just buzz by her at 15:45? Risky Biscuits…

@jim6070 2 ай бұрын

Great skylight! I don't exactly like the idea of you poking your head out in the middle of the night, but I am sure you know what you are doing.

@jessuniverse4290 2 ай бұрын

She got a team of editors I can tell

@ToryDelury 2 ай бұрын

THANK YOU! I don’t, but the fact that all the time I put into the editing makes it feel that way makes me feel like I’ve made so much progress ☺️☺️

@Lupinthe3rd88 2 ай бұрын

Brava🎉🎉🎉

@srm6366 2 ай бұрын

Can you see the stars through it?

@wrongplanet1957 Ай бұрын

Illuminate

@MariaSaldivar-tl1el 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful van 🚐 love your channel on KZfaq video keep watching the best video on KZfaq ❤👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️✌️

@D_Cali_Life 2 ай бұрын

Are you in Vegas again ? California ?

@itllbesuzanarchy 2 ай бұрын

Is the sealant tape sort of like Eternabond?

@fernandocastillo3386 2 ай бұрын

You’re my crush omg ❤❤

@magician2020 2 ай бұрын

How nervous were you cutting into the roof?

@flolou8496 14 күн бұрын

But if you do something like a skylight, won't that make it harder if you ever want to place a solar panel on the roof? I see 400 watt panels now under 150.00 and they're portable and light enough you can take them off the roof at night,

@beepbeeblebrox3972 2 ай бұрын

let me introduce you to DEET, spray the whole desert with only a small chance for breathing difficulty, headaches, epidermal reactions, seizures, and at least four deaths (somehow) :D

@nathanbraungardt9140 2 ай бұрын

I'm in Vegas if you need any help

@Snowbikebro2 2 ай бұрын

I was going to put one of these in my trailer and I ran into the problem of power. My entire roof is covered in solar panels.

@sandybeebee6511 2 ай бұрын

Are those bolts going to keep sticking out on the inside 🤔 they're not flush? Trying to learn everything I can.

@ToryDelury 2 ай бұрын

For me they are going to keep sticking out but they don’t have to. For my van because they are short enough they won’t be in the way when the ceiling is installed so they won’t be seen. In my last install I used 2x2 and make the screws flush but went I for a 1x2 this time. :)

@sandybeebee6511 2 ай бұрын

Oh OK 👍

@greatcesarsghost 2 ай бұрын

Oh forgot to ask ?? … any reason why u offset the hatch instead of centering it ..

@ToryDelury 2 ай бұрын

So when I lay in bed at night I can see the stars but just looking up ☺️

@greatcesarsghost 2 ай бұрын

@@ToryDelury .. wow I never would have thought of that ? … SMART girl you know what your doing .. now I know who to come to for van building advice 😃 ..