MTB Van Build | The Best L - Track Flooring Design?

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MTB Van Build | The Best L - Track Flooring Design?

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Күн бұрын

Have you wanted to install a custom L-track floor in your Van but hate the thought of drilling through the floor? Yeah, my thoughts exactly. That's why I designed a way to do a custom L-track floor without drilling through my vanfloor. It took me a while to figure out how I would do it, but once the lightbulb went off I got busy. With a few modifications along the way I can honestly say now after using the van for months with this floor, it's been pretty flawless and wouldn't hesitate to build it the same way again. Let me know what you think down in the comments, and comment with any questions you might have. Thanks! And hit that subscribe button and if your so inclined to support the channel head on over to Patreon, any support is greatly appreciated!
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@user-lb1eh8hn8s 3 күн бұрын

Excellent work.

@wenchintraining Жыл бұрын

Very cool, appreciate the way you did not drill through the floor of the van. Can't wait to see how you mount bed rails.

@Projectnortheast Жыл бұрын

I did a video on that already

@wenchintraining Жыл бұрын

@@Projectnortheast oh cool, ill go find it

@andrewcrockford6151 2 жыл бұрын

Looking really good mate keep up the good work 👏

@Projectnortheast 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@arrowheadllc 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Floor install and build looking super clean -- subscribed

@massadus7872 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome install!

@marks-0-0 2 жыл бұрын

That floor install looks perfect. I've bought a few of those lightweight bike display stands for home so personally I'd be tempted to use them in the van with a quick lashing system. I'm about to sell my first camper build and if i buy another panel van I'd definitely design a very simple multifunctional space like you've done. Great job 👍

@Projectnortheast 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I wanted ultimate versatility so this was the best way I could think to do it...

@anthonyb5625 2 жыл бұрын

Really good job

@rebeccavanwoudenberg1847 2 жыл бұрын

looks awesome. well done

@jkgoet01 7 ай бұрын

It looks great man! But my goodness that's a ton of work ha ha, wish there was an easier way, I'm currently doing a van build and feel your pain, everything takes 3 times longer than you would think.

@Projectnortheast 7 ай бұрын

I know it... after this build I did realize I didn't need to go this far but I was unsure of my layout and wanted versatility. I've basically mounted my can trays and have never rearranged. Except spacing them out more or less here and there side to side

@johnsousa2558 2 жыл бұрын

Nice L track floor system install. .Are you a trade professional . Your attention to detail shows on your video. I've watched a lot of videos trying to get some modular van build setups ideas and have been really impressed with your build so far. I am a custom cabinetmaker ,mountain biker, snowboarder, hiker and road triper and your design really works for trades workers and weekend warriors.

@Projectnortheast 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes I'm a master electrician by trade but also have alot of experience in industrial building maintenance, power plant maintenance and operations and general construction. I wanted my build to fit our lives whatever we are doing, from working to playing to camping etc. So far I'm loving it...

@johnsousa2558 2 жыл бұрын

@@Projectnortheast Thank you for your response back and for sharing some great modular van build ideas.Your van pick was a first contender for myself as a future buy . It really works well for outdoor enthusiasts with young family members as well. Looking forward to your future videos.👍

@craigward_mtb 2 жыл бұрын

I think all that extra work you put in near the door jam is going to pay dividends over time. Also, I heard some Tyler Childers in the background there 👀 We need to get you back to GWNF to get in touch with the music you listen to haha

@Projectnortheast 2 жыл бұрын

Haha for sure! Think we may try to get back to the shed in november!

@craigward_mtb 2 жыл бұрын

@@Projectnortheast Let me know when you roll through!!!

@Projectnortheast 2 жыл бұрын

@@craigward_mtb Will do!

@jessetimber1388 7 ай бұрын

this is so perfect that you dont drill hundred of the holes on the bed into the under, i think maybe you can put some metal plats under the wood where your t nuts bolt on? some thing like the T-BOLT AND HARDWARE KIT FOR (7) “WOW” STRIPS not the T-Bolts but t nuts

@NorthwestLights206 10 ай бұрын

New Favorite Build. I use to love all of the bells and whistles, but all I use mine for is climbing skiing and biking, so why not make it functional? I'm ripping my build out right now and re-doing it (utilitarian style). About to use your channel for my new vision.

@Projectnortheast 10 ай бұрын

Thanks man my van is still serving me well! Maybe someday I'll put out a full tour video

@nexpro6985 2 жыл бұрын

I feel that those long screws you put in thru to the ply strips are going to cause you problems. The tapered part needs to be all the way thru the ply to grip securely. I hope this works for you.

@Projectnortheast 2 жыл бұрын

It's worked great for 9 months... honestly I don't think it will be able issue as realistically I could've just left it and dealt with it being "floating" on the edge. After I put the Ltrack down it sandwiches all the layers together even if the adhesive fails years down the road which I doubt it will. The screws were just because I'm OCD about stuff like that and tend to way over build and didn't like the slight movement on the edge...

@wordpress_pro 5 ай бұрын

You think this is sufficient for fridge, and a few items like that tied down? Or should I go through the van floor?

@tommy1a1a 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! Thank you for the video. After doing the work and using it, would you (highly) recommend the coin mat flooring. I am planning on doing the whole floor with it. Also was/is there a rubber odour from the mat? Cheers!

@Projectnortheast 2 жыл бұрын

I like the coin mat but it is a pain to clean if you like a squeaky clean floor. Can't just sweep it and wipe like a vinyl floor. Didn't really have an odor really. If it did it wasn't for long . But the recpro coin mat is really good and durable.

@stevespriggs3543 Жыл бұрын

Love way you have done this,I have 1 question would this method be safe to fit seats in for children/adults when required

@Projectnortheast Жыл бұрын

Definitely not... you need to have seats through bolted by a DOT certified shop

@ShredwithEd Жыл бұрын

Curious to know how the floor is holding up. Have you strapped any dirtbikes to it yet?

@Projectnortheast Жыл бұрын

Just my 110... its holding up well but mostly light duty. I don't really think it would hold up to strapping a full on 250f

@NorthwestLights206 10 ай бұрын

What brand are those bike racks? you said $75?

@Projectnortheast 10 ай бұрын

They are 1up van trays... the company is literally called 1up

@cuttsy007 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work. What's the main purpose of the foam under the plywood?

@Projectnortheast 2 жыл бұрын

Insulation mostly. I don't know if I would do it again vs saving the headroom as its a weekend warrior...

@deedeemathews8370 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you. where did you get the l track bike racks? I can't find them anywhere.

@Projectnortheast 2 жыл бұрын

1upusa

@jorgedorantes1468 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your coin mat from? All I’ve found in custom length option is 10ft wide and that seems like I’d end up with a lot of waste. Thanks!

@Projectnortheast 2 жыл бұрын

Rec pro is where I got mine... it comes in 8.5 feet width and then 5' increments

@mikeinmon4997 8 ай бұрын

Great job! How did it hold up? Trying to come up with a way to glue coin floor to wood before install….

@Projectnortheast 8 ай бұрын

Goin on like 2 years holding up awesome! You could glue the coin grip before install but you'd have to have some weights on it while it dries... I used marine flooring adhesive works awesome.

@JOSHIC Жыл бұрын

What mounting hardware did you use to mount the van trays?

@Projectnortheast Жыл бұрын

Used L-track stud fittings. They are pretty standard for L-track. If you Google it they will come right up. I did make some 1/8" plates with a large hole to space the racks off the l-track as well so that the one up racks were super firm and didn't wobble

@danielschumacher9488 2 жыл бұрын

What's the distance between the L Track sections?

@Projectnortheast 2 жыл бұрын

I go over everything in the video about the 10 min mark

@jurgenpluxy9828 Жыл бұрын

Do you have a brandname from the bike stand? I didn't find them so narrow in europe? Are the most of the parts from Amazon?

@Projectnortheast Жыл бұрын

Company is called "1UP USA" and the product is van tray

@jurgenpluxy9828 Жыл бұрын

@@Projectnortheast Ok,thanks for the answer.

@jdgrimes1690 2 жыл бұрын

I just discoverd your videos THANKS! I am building out my 202 for moto and MTB. How doe the 1up trays work for you? How are they keeping the bike in place...I was thinking of using them but can't find any info about how to actually holding the bike from coming out of the trays.

@Projectnortheast 2 жыл бұрын

My one up trays hold the bike just fine as long as you bungee the front wheel from flopping around. I just use a big rubber twist tie around an l track anchor. My buddy with a similar build just uses a bungee cord through the wheel to keep the front wheel from flopping around as that's what causes the bike to wiggle out. If the front is secured I've never had my bike come out

@allboostnojuice 2 жыл бұрын

What are the bike wheel racks called? Brand?

@Projectnortheast 2 жыл бұрын

1up usa

@nomsolo9935 2 жыл бұрын

Why install L track width-wise? Isn’t it normally installed along the length of vehicle?

@Projectnortheast 2 жыл бұрын

Can be installed however you want to use it. Length wise is traditional for trailers and such but mine is mostly for bikes and also serves as a point to tie down whatever I need to. If you watch the video you'll see I set them the width apart that I would need for the bike racks to fit multiple ways

@imagegraphics16 2 жыл бұрын

WHAT BIKE RACK ARE THOSE?

@Projectnortheast 2 жыл бұрын

They are made by 1up USA and are called their Van trays.

@imagegraphics16 2 жыл бұрын

NICE JOB! I WANT TO USE THAT FLOOR , WHAT GLUE I NEED TO INSTALL? THANKS

@Projectnortheast 2 жыл бұрын

Go to your local marine store and grab some marine grade flooring adhesive

@imagegraphics16 2 жыл бұрын

@@Projectnortheast THANKS

@MotoMatt418 2 жыл бұрын

How’s the head clearance to the roof now that you’ve added this flooring system? And will you be adding roof insulation and paneling? I’m 5’10” and would really like to get a medium roof Transit like you have instead of high roof. Is it still comfortable to walk and stand in?

@Projectnortheast 2 жыл бұрын

With flooring and then paneling on the roof I'd say the clearance will be about 5' 9" or so. If I weren't using the van for a daily driver I would prolly go high roof for more room. But this van is a daily driver and kindof a weekend warrior style build and I go through the drive through all the time haha

@MotoMatt418 2 жыл бұрын

@@Projectnortheast I love the build and can’t wait to see more videos of it. As a father of 3 as well, this is exactly what I’ve been wanting to do. Then I came across your build and channel from the JC Trails video. Thanks!

@Projectnortheast 2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoMatt418 Sweet man I've been struggling with motivation to put the van build vids out and keep going with recording it all but comments like yours gives me motivation to keep going!

@MotoMatt418 2 жыл бұрын

@@Projectnortheast Yes keep those videos coming for sure. I keep checking back for them, personally. I like what you’re doing with the electrical in using the power station too. I was thinking of doing the same with the Bluetti AC200MAX but am not confident in how to run the complete electrical setup. Can’t wait for you to share more 🙏

@Projectnortheast 2 жыл бұрын

@@MotoMatt418 thanks man gotta get them out. I do post stuff to instagram stories as some of the build I'm not recording like running my wiring right now.