OurKaravan Ready-to-Assemble 80/20 Cabinet Framing for Vans

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80/20 Aluminum ready-to-assemble galley kits are here! We worked with a leading distributor for 80/20 to help get you started on your van's cabinetry. Add the drawers and wood of your choice for a truly customized look. There is no markup--this kit comes at a discount compared to what you would pay for the materials, machining and installation hardware.
Product Page: store.heitek.com/products/HTA...
Tools:
6mm ball end Allen wrench: amzn.to/3s6WMML (or the set: amzn.to/3bcJUO8 )
3/16" Allen wrench (for countertop bolts): amzn.to/3pw98MB
Blue Loctite: amzn.to/3dnLvUa
Dimensions of this galley:
58-1/2" long, 22" deep, 34" high.
Refrigerator cutout is ~21-3/4"; Drawer bays are 15" wide; sink cabinet 15-3/4" wide.
Refrigerator bay designed to fit an Isotherm Cruise 130 Elegance refrigerator:
www.indelwebastomarine.com/in...
00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - What is 80/20?
03:48 - How to Achieve Final Product
06:46 - OurKaravan Framing Kit
08:28 - How to Build the Galley Kit
25:52 - Final Assembly Notes
27:28 - Tips and Tricks
31:52 - How to Order
Other Helpful OurKaravan Galley Build Videos:
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Slam Latches and Countertop: • Counter Top and Galley...
Our Excellent Simple Water System: • Simple Sink Water Syst...
Note: This video contains affiliate links for which I may be compensated. Please know we only promote products we actually use and believe in.
Visit us on the web at ourkaravan.com
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@ourkaravan 6 ай бұрын

If you require any minor alterations to the dimensions of this kit, please reach out to us using the contact form at OurKaravan.com. Thank you!

@undertheradarvan 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously, 8020 needs to be offering way more kits like this. Van life is exploding in popularity and DIY builders are aching for kits like this.

@jeffsteinmetz7188 3 жыл бұрын

80/20 also needs to do a better job at getting product out the door. The wait for just fasteners is ridiculous. They could learn a lot from Amazon.

@seven_o_savage 3 жыл бұрын

Ayyyy so dope! Good stuff Ken

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I missed playing with 80/20

@alyssajae0404 3 жыл бұрын

Just the other day I was wondering if 80/20 had a kit like this! You are amazing! Thanks!

@jbibb1963 3 жыл бұрын

Ken, wonderful! Good job and thanks for sharing so much over the years.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

@2handsomeforlaw 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see you back!!

@sanders081 3 жыл бұрын

Well, this could change everything. Thanks!

@a.w.thompson4001 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is fantastic news. What a superb sequel to your excellent build series. As in your previous videos, the explanations and instructions are beyond simple and clear. I love your teaching style. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate the very kind comment!

@kingrafferty 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Thank you I just learned so much.

@marcireale 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. I love it! If wanted to build my kitchen in 80/20, but really didn't know where to start.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect, that was the exact intention with this.

@OurThrivingLife 3 жыл бұрын

Genius. Thanks so much for putting this together. Will definitely be using this in my next van build.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your interest!

@barbarawilliams4248 3 жыл бұрын

Ken, I ordered this kitchen galley system and have been patiently waiting for it to arrive. It came today. Yippie. Thank you for your detailed assembly videos. My diagram was literally a pile of shredded paper. It was a little frustrating but alas, you saved the day.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, I’m glad to hear the video was helpful. Please keep in touch, would love to see how it comes out.

@DiegoSantos-kw4vd 3 жыл бұрын

Good job Sir!

@jesssoco9381 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken! I am excited to assemble my kitchen galley.

@ourkaravan 2 жыл бұрын

Please follow up and let us know how it turns out!

@PictureMeFree 3 жыл бұрын

You are a legend, Ken. We love you!

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I’ve been called a lot of things but that is a new one. 🥳

@bjbj3853 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent idea! I'm putting this in the plan for my van build.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

@stuartkorte1642 3 жыл бұрын

Your design continues to impress me. Best wishes on your kits.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@simonlynch4204 3 жыл бұрын

God damn genius. I love it. When I make mine, I'm putting this in.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

I had fun putting the kit together...I can't even count the number of hours I spent cutting bars and making brackets, for the version in my van. :)

@josephwhitty7245 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! I've been admiring your work/build for a while now. I am working on my build now and your posting is very timely. I may want to make some minor changes and hopefully some variations may be coming soon. Great stuff, love your work as well as your travels. Kudos again. Thanks

@josephwhitty7245 3 жыл бұрын

PS I am installing my single solar panel based on your design. Thanks

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Nice, thank you for the comment!

@dominic81634 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats Ken! That's just awesome :)

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dominic!

@sanders081 3 жыл бұрын

I just assembled mine yesterday and I'm in love! How could you not be? So easy to work with, tweak, redo, etc. And beautiful! This is the first of three major components I plan to frame with 80/20 - this collaboration between Ken and Heitek not only gives a stunning galley but even better, the experience of working with the material and its fasteners. It makes it so much easier to envision and plan the rest of the van build. Thank you so much for offering this kit. And hats off to Heitek for this perfect product. Note: It will take you as long to unwrap the carefully packaged pieces as to put them together. Bravi!

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

yay, I'm happy that you are happy! Thank you so much for the positive feedback, it is really helpful. -Ken

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

@@GOLDVIOLINbowofdeath Heitek does all the work to my specification

@MensGroup 3 жыл бұрын

Thank yu SO MUCH for this!!! So helpful.

@JeffPattiAkaElliptiVANgo 3 жыл бұрын

As a guy who built his own 8020 galley, this is a great bargain! If I were starting my van over, I would start by buying this!

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Ha, I think of the number of hours I had into my original galley. I love playing with 80/20 but I wouldn’t mind having that time back! Thanks for the comment Jeff!

@ronphipps5694 Жыл бұрын

Great looking kit. Thanks for the details.

@ourkaravan Жыл бұрын

Thank you Ron, and you're welcome!

@peterdods425 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet Ken!

@larssmith3915 3 жыл бұрын

Love the sticker on the fridge handle!

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Those stickers pretty much reside on everything around our house, haha

@LeeHounshell 6 ай бұрын

i'm so glad i found your videos! -- i'll be ordering one of these kits from you this Summer.

@ourkaravan 6 ай бұрын

Sounds great, let me know if any dimensional changes are needed; happy to help with that. Best way to reach me is through the contact form at ourkaravan.com. -Ken

@rfoxyou 3 жыл бұрын

Saw the original video when it came out. Glad I subscribed to your ch back then. The kit looks very good.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

3 years ago! This has been a long time in the making. Thank you for following along!

@HumbleRoad 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work Ken! I do believe you are the founding father of 8020 in a van.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

I wasn't the first to put it in a van, but look around now, it has really caught on. And for good reason.

@greatcesarsghost Жыл бұрын

@@ourkaravan did not see the link to get it do I have to build my own

@leeblock3379 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Ken. Been using your info and links for my build in progress.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Lee, always appreciated!

@ur_pore 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant execution of the kit and a killer price. hope to see more kits like this

@wql1 3 жыл бұрын

Another awesome video! Thx!

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@BrendaTharp 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, Ken! Wonderful that you did this for so many that are confused about where to start with 8020. Where were you when we bought ours, ha ha?! Actually, watching your videos convinced us to use 8020, and we are in the middle of building now. thanks for the inspiration!

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could have bolted my own galley in an hour versus the amount of time I spent on mine! Thank you for the comment and good luck, if you need anything you know where to find me.

@SuperGenerallee007 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, thank you!

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

thank you !

@wagnonalves4913 9 ай бұрын

Great job

@ourkaravan 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@12vwiz15 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea ken! This should save someone a lot of time and headaches.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

I hope so, my original one I built in 2017 took some time. I would have loved a kit version back then!

@sanders081 3 жыл бұрын

It did! Pure pleasure assembling it in about 2.5 hours. And I'm slow!

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Yay, love the feedback thank you! Excited to hear more about your build!

@jaydavis226 3 жыл бұрын

Nice. Thank you. Gonna see about shorter and width dimensions.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

One thing to note...this galley is 58-1/2" wide. You can cut about 4-1/2" out of the water compartment before our water system won't fit. You can make the fridge compartment whatever you need it to be to fit your refrigerator, but keep in mind the smaller the water compartment gets, the sink gets smaller too. -Ken

@DiegoSantos-kw4vd 3 жыл бұрын

80/20 should put you in their payroll!

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Wouldn't that be nice!

@jeffsteinmetz7188 3 жыл бұрын

Good content

@katieh3236 2 жыл бұрын

Amazinng

@donjones3355 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats Ken! Great Job on the cabinet kit. Really like the anchor fasteners. Hmmmm, should I redo mine. NOT, lol.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

I know right? I briefly considered replacing mine with the updated one. 😀. That thought lasted about 0.001 seconds before I realized that was ridiculous.

@GaryPattilloLovesYou 3 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@MariuszProductions 3 жыл бұрын

The godfather of 80/20

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

haha

@dropOut1982 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@KenLeonard 6 ай бұрын

Just put this together in about 1.5 hours. (At least 1/2 that time was replaying this video) Super strong. The quality of the product is excellent. I didn’t get the sliding nuts for the countertop angles though. (Adding this the next day - I discovered the missing hardware on my desk…yes, it was my error, not theirs…yes, I am red-faced. However, look at the company’s reply below. This speaks to great customer service).

@ourkaravan 5 ай бұрын

@KenLeonard Thank your for the review, much appreciated! I can't message you through KZfaq...please use my contact form here and I will make sure these get sent to you ASAP. ourkaravan.com/contact/. Thank you ! -Ken

@KenLeonard 5 ай бұрын

@@ourkaravan - no need to send it. I found the hardware. I had put it in a “safe place” - where I promptly forgot about it! Thanks for offering to fix something that wasn’t your error.

@ourkaravan 5 ай бұрын

@@KenLeonard Ha, that's exactly what happens to me when I put things in a safe place. Thanks for following up and good luck with your build! -Ken

@davidgravlin6518 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Any advice on how to apply locktite to threads in a tight channel without creating a mess? I would usually apply it first but you’re recommending to keep everything loose, and tighten later. Thanks again.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

I would recommend applying a couple drops of the threadlocker at the time of assembly. The blue threadlock does not fuse the fastener in place, it just adds resistance. If you loosen and retighten the resistance is still there, albeit not as high as when it was originally assembled. While the anchor fasteners can be easily removed, the t nuts on the vertical profiles are going to want to slide down the slot. That’s why I would do it upfront. EDIT--if the thread lock on the drawer slides is compromised, those are all very easily accessible by removing the drawers (which you saw me do in about 5 seconds.). -Ken

@thewestpost Жыл бұрын

I like this, do you have the template for cabinet sizes, that makes it perfect

@dthomas3065 3 жыл бұрын

Ordered my van today. Hopefully these will still be available in a few months. Any possibility of doing a kit for the upper cabinets or bed? Thank you for responding so quickly

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

It’s a possibility if these sell. Congrats on the van order, exciting times!

@LiveWellToday 3 жыл бұрын

Ken, GREAT kit, thanks for doing this. Anchor Fastener question. I've seen many of your videos and I would like your opinion if you would now were building a project from scratch, would invest in a bore gig and choose "anchor fasteners" over using 90 degree "L" brackets for a good portion of the build?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

There are pros and cons to each. The angle bracket solution is one that can be repeated by any diy’er, while the anchor fasteners either have to be pre milled or done very carefully at home with a special bit and a hand built jig. I have made my own at home so it’s doable but you have to be very precise. The anchor fasteners are a stronger and more elegant solution as they aren’t as noticeable as the brackets. I will continue to use both methods depending on the project at hand. Thanks for the question.

@nathenfudurich6652 3 жыл бұрын

This is awesome! Can you confirm the ability to mirror the setup for installation on the passenger side? I'd like to keep the fridge installed in the forward section still, but on the other side of the van.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

It sure is reversible, I have physically done it. If you'd like any photos just let me know. You can download the schematic on the distributor's website, but when you order tell them you want anchor fasteners on the top and bottom of the "B" profile. When you switch orientation of the bars this particular anchor fastener was the only one that ended up in an undesirable place--pointing down, so having them mill both sides of that profile will move it up top.

@chriswalker3415 3 жыл бұрын

Ken, this is a great kit at a great price! Couple questions -- 1) is it possible to add a 3.5" toe kick base to the bottom of this cabinet?; and 2) how do you like the isotherm 130, does it stay cold with energy efficient draw, and how do you vent it? Thx in advance for your time to answer my questions. You're a pioneer!

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, Toe kick introduces a lot of issues. You lose a lot of space--possibly 5+" of drawer space since the drawers will have to sit above it, and if you have a portable water system it might not lift out between the kick and the bottom of the sink. Nothing is impossible but it would require a complete redesign of this galley. I wouldn't go without a toe kick at home, but IMHO it's too much lost space in a van. The fridge is great--Danfoss compressor fridges are the most efficient I am aware of. At some point in the video you can see the large vented grate I added to the right side of the fridge--that's directly adjacent to the compressor and acts as part of the venting. There's also space behind the fridge and about a 1/2" air gap between the floor and the fridge. If this is Sacto Chris you can always call me. -Ken

@alreynolds3510 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the new vblog. I was wondering if you used red or blue Loctite. I now see you have this in the notes. As an analytical/compulsive personality (for which I take no medication), I have enjoyed all of your videos with all the detail you provide.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Haha, Why thank you, I really appreciate the comment!

@mermaidvanvb Жыл бұрын

So he mentioned in order stuff Blue Loctite - but he has this all put together- so does he pull it apart?

@ourkaravan Жыл бұрын

I do recommend loc tite however did not use it in this video. The galley used in this video was a prototype and was later dissembled.

@greatcesarsghost Жыл бұрын

Hi great demo on how assemble did not see the link for link to get the plans on how to build it or at least a list of parts I believe home Depot sell the hardware don’t know if they stock the aluminum

@ourkaravan Жыл бұрын

Info on the cabinet kits here: ourkaravan.com/cabinet-kits/ I wish Home Depot carried the aluminum, but unfortunately it's a bit of a specialty item.

@Azazel518 3 жыл бұрын

nice informative video...just a quick question...the "C" distance on the door ( distance from edge of door to start of hinge pate) looks quite a long way across is that because you have 180 deg hinges?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

It’s more due to the large overlay of the door. The framing is 1-1/2” wide and I wanted most of it covered by wood, so about 1-1/4” of the distance you see is to create that overlay

@Hugo-Schlonz 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Do you think profiles with size 20 mm x 20 mm would have been enough? Your frame seems to be stable enough to put a car on the top.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

I used 1” profiles on part of my build and wouldn’t use them again. The material is strong enough for some applications but the tiny hardware used on the fasteners is not sufficient in my opinion. Maybe for a very lightweight cabinet with nothing heavy inside but certainly not for a significant cabinet structure or a box holding batteries and electronics.

@scottsnyder670 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ken, At what point, when building the exoskeleton, do you add the plywood side panels without having to tear everything up. Thanks. Such a helpful public service you are providing!

@armadurasmedievales8038 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, will probably order this kit. Any plan for upper cabinets kit with factory trim in the future?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe, we shall see!

@deandigamon 3 жыл бұрын

@@ourkaravan please do soon! Headliner is off

@drz91739 2 жыл бұрын

The Product Page link doesn't work. It might be a temporary issue. So glad I found your site.

@ourkaravan 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, which link isn’t working? The link to the kit seems to work on my end

@RyanWashburn8 2 жыл бұрын

Ken thanks for this detailed, step by step video! Can you please explain in more detail how you used the 5/16" carriage bolts to anchor the galley to your van walls? Thanks again,I'm looking forward to starting this project after watching your video. -Ryan

@ourkaravan 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ryan, I slid some 5/16” carriage bolts down the back slots of the 80/20. I drilled holes in the sidewall of the van, backed the galley up to the wall so the bolts would pass through, then used large washers and nylock nuts to secure them from the backside. You could also use angle brackets and plusnuts or many other ways to do it. Let me know if you have any questions, and good luck. I’d love to see the build when it’s done.

@RyanWashburn8 2 жыл бұрын

@@ourkaravan thanks for the reply. I watched a bunch of your other videos and learning a lot. I am ordering the 8020 today and should be getting started very soon. Thanks so much!

@ourkaravan 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome.

@MrTomdupont 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! Thanks, Dan! My Sprinter 170 Extended is on order, and so trying to get a jump on some things while waiting. Since I don’t have anything to measure, do you think 58.5 inches is too long for a passenger side galley? Will there be enough room to enter through the door?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Wow a 170 extended. I have the much smaller 144. That said I’m not sure what the distance is between the wheel well hump and the sliding door entry. Maybe someone can chime in for you.

@MrTomdupont 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken. Sorry for calling you Dan (in the middle of texting my brother Dan).

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrTomdupont no worries, tell Dan I said hi.

@dalesnale 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe it’s time to pull the particle board cabinets out of the ‘05 T1.:)

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

😀

@dannysan1272 3 жыл бұрын

Can y’all make one for the dometic cfx3 75dz next please? 🙏🏼

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

We shall see!

@MrPatdeeee 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. Awesome. Are the extrusions 30, 40 or 45 mm's?

@ourkaravan 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, these are all 1.5 inch 15 series profiles.

@TamaraStaton 3 жыл бұрын

This is so exciting Ken, congratulations to all of us! I see that some special modifications can be made if we order this, I'm just wondering if we were to remove the fridge section altogether, if we would even need a modification... Or if we should just cut the ends of those pieces off? We're putting our galley on the door side, aiming for about 20 deep and 36 long... And maybe a few inches shorter than yours (we're short with a medium roof transit). Thanks in advance for the info and great idea to make this happen! So awesome!

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tamara! It can be done. Follow the link to the distributor's website and download the engineered drawing at the bottom of the page. To delete the refrigerator bay you will go through the checkout process online (after creating an account) and click on the request for consultation button. They will reply by email and you ask for OurKaravan galley kit minus the fridge section with the following modifications: 1) cut the A and G profiles down from 58-1/2" to 35-1/4". 2) delete the C profile 3) delete 1 of the 4 H profiles 4) delete 1 of the 11 J profiles 5) if you want 20" deep (it's 22" now), request that I and J profiles be cut down from 19" to 17". And there you have it! -Ken

@TamaraStaton 3 жыл бұрын

@@ourkaravan you rock Ken!! I'll check in with my guy and see if we're ready to commit to a size. Eager to get my hands on one of these before we can't!

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, let me know if you need anything. -Ken

@TamaraStaton 3 жыл бұрын

@@ourkaravan Thanks for the offer, Ken. Part of our motivation to buy this beauty is the AMAzing 'customer service' we've already received, and know will be part of the process in the future. =) So, my follow up question is this. I notice in the video that you've had the corners machined so that those fancy parts will fit instead of the brackets like you originally used. This has me wondering...if I order your kit with fewer modifications, choose to just leave the fridge section out cutting down A & G) but wait on trimming anything else back (like I and J) until we're more confident about depth and height...could we just cut those two sections like you advised on our own? IF we did that, I assume we'd need to plan on using our own l brackets since they wouldn't be machined on the ends anymore...? Am I understanding this correctly? Thanks in advance, Ken! If email is better, let me know. =)

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

@@TamaraStaton Hi Tamara, you have it right. You certainly can cut any profile as you wish, however cutting profiles in certain areas may remove the area that was milled for a fastener. However those top two laterals can be shortened anywhere you like because the fasteners are in the legs not the laterals...you can literally make the galley as short or long as you like with no impact on fasteners. The only thing you would loose is the tapped-ends of the profiles, which you could easily do at home with a 5/16" tap. Before you order email me and I can help illustrate this point.

@ajkeval Жыл бұрын

Great job Ken, I plan to order the kit - any suggestion on the drawers and cabinetry? Who can make them? I love your build

@ourkaravan Жыл бұрын

Thank you AJ. To answer your question, I think you can do it. Most of the battle is simply to find a solution that is compatible and reasonable for whatever you are doing, and I have already done that part for you. The drawer kits only require cutting a bottom and screwing it together. Installing the slam latches requires a little precision drilling, but there are other ways of securing drawers if it seems too difficult. The drawer faces and cabinet door are just squares and rectangles. :) The reason I don't make kits is the wood is too large and expensive to ship and everyone wants their own flair. I walk you through all of that here: ourkaravan.com. I hope that helps.

@Trang-xq9fn 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! I was hoping for a kit like this. I will be ordering if it can also be for a Ram ProMaster van

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

This is not van specific, “if it fits, it ships.” Just measure and make sure a wheel arch or something is not in the way of it contacting the floor and a wall.

@Trang-xq9fn 3 жыл бұрын

@@ourkaravan Could I assemble it by moving the drawers to the right side and the fridge section to the middle?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

I misread your message the first time around. You can swap the fridge and sink area but you cannot move the fridge to the center.

@Trang-xq9fn 3 жыл бұрын

@@ourkaravan OK. Swapping the fridge and sink is a good option. I will take measurements and compare to your kit measurements. I am glad that you created this kit. Hope you sell a lot of them so that you could create more kit options.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

It’s pretty easy to lengthen or shorten either the fridge bay or the sink area, but some other dimensions can’t be reasonably changed. Let me know what you’re thinking and we will see what can be done.

@denahom Жыл бұрын

I wish the company make kits to truck beds.

@dominic81634 3 жыл бұрын

4:54 Ken, did you use a router bit on the side panels of the galley? The corners look slightly rounded.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

On the right side of the galley, yes. There is a slot (rabbet) routed into the back of the trim piece that faces forward so the side panel recesses into it. Not necessary, just a nice detail.

@marshal.van.mathers 3 жыл бұрын

Great work Ken! Can this be installed on the passenger side?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, it is not side or van specific. As long as it can sit on the floor and back up to a wall it will work.

@Luhman 3 жыл бұрын

Ken! How’s the heat on that fridge? I have one in my van, runs pretty hot. Counter is warm to the touch, dried out my butcher block wood :(

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, do you have vents on the side of the cabinet near the compressor?

@fudogwhisperer3590 3 жыл бұрын

Can you mill the T nut receivers in the aluminum bars with simple tools? Are those t nuts more expensive than the 90deg connector? If so why not just use 90 deg connectors?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, if you are referring to the anchor fasteners they require a pretty precise bore. I’ve done it at home but I made a jig to do it. I built my own galley with angle brackets and it’s fine but the anchor fasteners are more aesthetically pleasing, make it easy to put together in kit form and are even stronger, not that the latter is necessary.

@MsRotorwings 3 жыл бұрын

Any way I could get a modification to replace the fridge section with more drawers?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

So a cabinet door to left, 15” wide drawers in the middle and 21-3/4” wide drawers on the right?

@MykSr 3 жыл бұрын

😎❗️

@barrytimm5497 3 ай бұрын

Great work! My only question is whether you considered using the lighter weight 10 series for this unit, as this seems like it is incredibly strong but is that extra mass and weight really necessary for the purpose? 10 series would also make more volume available everywhere. Thoughts?

@ourkaravan 3 ай бұрын

Thanks! I built my first cabinet with 10 series and have not used it since. I explain why in this article: ourkaravan.com/8020-extruded-aluminum-van-cabinets/ There are really only two places where you loose volume--one is the divider between drawers and the other would be the space one side of the fridge between it and the framing. Otherwise the interior volume of the cabinet is basically the same, especially for overhead cabinets or when you use the sliding doors as I did in the rear of my van.

@pattierney2925 3 жыл бұрын

Is this the 20 or 30 series 80/20? and could you get away with 10 series for a galley cabinet? and why or why not? thanks for your time Ken!

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

This is 15 series. While I have not worked with 30 series I’m guessing it would probably be fine. I have worked with 10 series and I stopped using it-the strength of the tiny 1/4-20 bolts that fit in the slot of the 10 series is not sufficient, in my opinion. The 15 series uses 5/16 fasteners with 66% higher strength. It’s also available in more profile types and with a wider range of fasteners, you can inset 1/4” panels and it just has a look of solidity. I wouldn’t trust 10 series in a galley with a refrigerator, sink and water system and loaded drawers attached to it.

@Denvercraftco 3 жыл бұрын

Great kit, Ken. I'm considering the 80/20 10series to maximize interior cabinet space. Was there a reason you opted for the 15series over the 10series?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of reasons, but the biggest is a galley with a loaded refrigerator, drawers and our water system with 10 gallons of water strapped to the frame would equal a lot of force in a collision. The much stronger fasteners here vs 10 series was important.

@Denvercraftco 3 жыл бұрын

@@ourkaravan Yes, definitely saw that as an added benefit to the 15 series. Thanks for the reply, and all your documentation! You're an awesome teacher!

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@Trang-xq9fn 3 жыл бұрын

I think that I don't need any special adjustments to the kit. I will be ready to place my order next week. I want to make sure that I have the correct inches for th width. I know the depth is 22" and the height is 34". Is the sink side 16"? Is the refrigerator side is 21.5"?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, yes, you have that exactly right. Nice math work!

@BrendaTharp 3 жыл бұрын

In a previous video (2-3yrs ago?)on cabinet facings, you used 3/4" plywood. Would you still recommend 3/4 for the faces? Our friends house kitchen has 1/2", we have 3/4" and we want to go as light as possible but still be strong. I know that the fronts get a lot of 'action' in pulling on the handles, etc., but do you feel 1/2 solid wood (or bamboo ply) would suffice? thanks for all you do for us...

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

1/2” would be fine. The reason I used 3/4” was because the bores in the back of the cabinet door to accept the hinge cups require a 1/2” deep hole. You could glue some 1/4” wood in those locations to effectively deepen it to accept the hinge. A 1/2” 4x8 sheet of bamboo weighs 65 lbs and a 3/4” sheet weighs 90 lbs, for a difference of 25 lbs. I used somewhere around 2/3 of a sheet for my upper and lower cabinets, so for me the 3/4 added 16-18 lbs over 1/2”. I felt it was worth it as it’s that much more material to resist warping etc

@BrendaTharp 3 жыл бұрын

@@ourkaravan Thank you! We will have a fair amount of drawers in our 170 - full time living - and so it would add up, and in doing 'flush' drawer faces, that would mean all the galley facing and drawer stacks would have to meet that 3/4, so we'll stick with 1/2"!

@sethhahn8821 3 жыл бұрын

would it be possible to order the kit in 1" 10 series instead...still to accommodate the cruise 130 and Blum drawers etc....is there a complete kit breakdown available so i can do the math?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

I do have a diy version with plans available on ourkaravan.com. The supplier and I decided not to offer it in 10 series due to the amount of weight a fully loaded galley will contain. A loaded fridge, drawers and potentially a 10 gallon sink and water system needs some heft for safety.

@soluma7 2 жыл бұрын

What specific hinges did you get? I couldn't find any over at the big box store.

@ourkaravan 2 жыл бұрын

Cabinet hardware I used is discussed here: ourkaravan.com/attaching-cabinet-hardware-to-8020/

@denahom 11 ай бұрын

Any kits for a Toyota Tacoma long bed?

@rebeccabirdchambers6276 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to buy. I can’t find a system for a Ford transit? Shucks! Is this only for a sprinter?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, The galley is not vehicle or side specific, however it does need a floor to sit on and ideally at least a couple of the rear legs should be bolted to the sidewall of the van. You might consider "mapping it" in your van using blue painter's tape. The galley is 58-1/2" long in total, the sink compartment is 16" wide, drawer compartment (inside dimensions) is 15" and the fridge compartment is 21-3/4". Using these dimensions you can locate where the back four legs would be and where you would be able to fasten them to the van sidewall. The obstacles on the passenger side would probably include the sliding door entry step and the wheel well. For what it's worth, the galley can easily be reversed so the fridge and sink area are switched. I did it on my prototype galley in just 10 minutes.

@heatherm4276 Жыл бұрын

I am very impressed by this kit and want to purchase it, however, I am hesitant because I would be installing it on the passenger side, not the driver side. I am not sure if that would still work or what problems that would present with the step down at the door and half of the cabinet not anchored? I would love to know if anyone has done this on the passenger side!

@ourkaravan Жыл бұрын

Hi, The galley is not vehicle or side specific, however it does need a floor to sit on and ideally at least a couple of the rear legs should be bolted to the sidewall of the van. You might consider "mapping it" in your van using blue painter's tape. The galley is 58-1/2" long in total, the sink compartment is 16" wide, drawer compartment (inside dimensions) is 15" and the fridge compartment is 21-1/2”. Using these dimensions you can locate where the back four legs would be and where you would be able to fasten them to the van sidewall. The obstacles on the passenger side would probably include the sliding door entry step and the wheel well. Some builders build up the floor in the step well area so it's flat as well, google "van sliding door step extension" for examples. I hope that helps.

@seanyounk1 3 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely incredible. Will you build and sell these complete? I just don't have the time or patience necessary to have something even half this beautiful when I am done. If not you, do you know someone that would be willing to build a whole galley just as you have here?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words! Where are you located? The issue is shipping-once it’s built out, it would be cost prohibitive to ship, not to mention the challenge of adequately packaging it to avoid damage in shipping. The other reason I don’t do premade versions is because everyone wants a different kind of wood, different countertop materials, etc.

@seanyounk1 3 жыл бұрын

I am in Miami Beach. If you don't know a decent resource, I may just have to take a shot at building one myself. It will just be tough because I live in a small apartment at the beach.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

@@seanyounk1 Putting together the framing is straight-forward. You will need a saw of some sort to 1) cut the plywood for the drawer bottoms to create the drawer box and 2) cut the plywood for the galley sides and the drawer and cabinet fronts. Finally you'll need a drill with a 35mm bit for countersinking the European cabinet hinges. I don't own a decent saw so I did some of this work at a friend's house. -Ken

@Moto290 2 жыл бұрын

Do the slam latches click while your driving..?

@ourkaravan 2 жыл бұрын

As long as the adjustment between the two is tight, there is no rattling.

@surfmarko 3 жыл бұрын

Would it be possible to use this design to make a removable kitchen galley?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Technically yes but once a refrigerator, drawers and a countertop with the associated sink basin and plumbing are intact it won’t be a quick affair to remove. It might make more sense for each section of the cabinet to be a separate module in that case, but it would still have its limitations.

@davidgravlin6518 3 жыл бұрын

Can you provide the exact Isotherm part number for your fridge? There appear to be different options for flange/no flange, door color, door swing, etc... I'm going to order your kit. The price is worth the time savings. Thank you.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

C130RSAAS11111AA. This is the DC only silver model with the internal mounting system and 3 side flange. The stainless steel models have a 4 side SS flange and it appears to be larger in dimension, so be cautious if you order the SS model. The extra width may be as a result of the flush flange that would require extra space for the door to swing.

@jamilchavez4592 3 жыл бұрын

That price is shockingly good. Most people coming out with any cool Van life product charge a premium! So props on that. Any way to swap the sink area and refrigerator area locations with this kit?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Not sure if you have Instagram I just posted a story about this. Check it out. IG= “our.karavan”

@jamilchavez4592 3 жыл бұрын

ourkaravan I follow you on there too and didn’t see it! Let me check it out 👍🏽

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

In short, yes you can! It moves one anchor fastener under the unit but everything’s else totally works.

@jamesdorsijiuhjuh6151 3 жыл бұрын

@@ourkaravan could this be used in a promaster?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

@MrGottaGo 3 жыл бұрын

What size is this 80/20 framing. 1. Are they 1.5" square sections, or is it 2" material? 2. What name/style is this size referred as?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, This is the 1.5” 15-series LS (light-smooth)

@JonathanVuillemin 3 жыл бұрын

what is the width of the extrusions? tyring to find an equivalent product in europe

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

1.5”

@questioner1596 3 жыл бұрын

Do you like your Isotherm fridge?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

I do. There's also the "Truckfridge" TF130, which has the same Danfoss compressor and fridge box, only a less insulated door and a nicely reduced price.

@EngineRebuilder 3 жыл бұрын

Is a SketchUp component drawing available for this?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

I do have a sketch up version available on ourkaravan.com. It’s the version that uses angle brackets as opposed to the fancy anchor fasteners the kit uses.

@barbaragarcia7383 3 жыл бұрын

Do you know what the turn around time is for shipping?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

They are indicating 7-10 days to do the machining and ship. -Ken

@cathietonkin5577 3 жыл бұрын

@reneevance3491 3 жыл бұрын

Can this go on the passenger side?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

It’s not side or vehicle specific. It will go wherever it fits. 🙂

@dreadnought8676 3 жыл бұрын

Hi: This is a very good design and I just bought one through the website. May I ask what sink (size/type?)are you using? thanks

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

The sink in my van is 15x13, but my galley is only 20” deep to accommodate my sliding second row seat. This galley is 2” deeper and will accept a wider range of sink basins.

@dthomas3065 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure what size Sprinter you have. Would this work in 144 Sprinter and still allow for the bed?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

My van is a 144 as well. This measures 58-1/2” wide by 22” deep x 34” tall. It is possible to shorten it a bit if you desire.

@colinaina2561 3 жыл бұрын

Im finishing up my build of a 144" as well and these dimensions are spot on. Almost identical to my galley... im using the flatline van co' bed system.

@dthomas3065 3 жыл бұрын

@@colinaina2561 thank you sir

@lauriescott6109 2 жыл бұрын

Who do I contact about ordering this kit & possibly others?

@ourkaravan 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Laurie, you can click on the link in the description below this video or go to ourkaravan.com and in the van build section there’s a page dedicated to the kits available. If you have trouble locating either just let me know.

@davidgravlin6518 3 жыл бұрын

Placed the order with Heitek yesterday. Their system does not ask for payment, which was odd. I got an email saying that "Our Inside Sales team has received your inquiry and will contact you to confirm and process your order." I have not heard from them yet.

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

Correct, they will reach out to you by email with a cost for shipping before payment is collected. If you don’t hear back today let me know.

@sanders081 3 жыл бұрын

I contacted them daily until I was able to finalize my order.

@soluma7 3 жыл бұрын

Is this 10 or 15 series?

@ourkaravan 3 жыл бұрын

15 series. I worked a little with 10 series and much prefer the 15.

@katieh3236 2 жыл бұрын

Ship to Canada?

@ourkaravan 2 жыл бұрын

I believe they will. If you do the add to cart/request quote you provide them shipping details and they will give you a shipping estimate. All this happens before any payment info is entered.