You need to familiarize yourself with the intricacies of the Promaster van floor...before laying your plywood subfloor . These tips and secrets will save you time and materials. Watch now! #onahumbleroad #customvanbuild
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@xmiguelx3 жыл бұрын
“You let the van talk to you”...lol this guy is awesome
@kurrie.kaiator.272610 ай бұрын
When ya got a fan that comes to you. You know you succeeded in life.
@esparka2 жыл бұрын
I like her floating toilet. I share her Georgian appreciation. Great share! Thnx
@NealHill03 жыл бұрын
Yes! Subfloor... can't watch enough of this guy!
@lkazanov3 жыл бұрын
George, your videos are absolutely inspiring. I really like how you think out loud with us. I don't need to be told how to drive a screw. You talk about the philosophy instead. Nicely done sir!
@jerrypowell23593 жыл бұрын
Yeah, what he said!
@rickdejean46493 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the helicopter ride! 😍
@LilyWasHereMB3 жыл бұрын
The chopper sound effect. Nowhere else but on Humble Road.
@leoneranger93483 жыл бұрын
The Van Whisperer 😋 And Vicky's van looks very promising. Great WC idea there. Wishing her well
@ArchWayE3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing us your viewer Vicky’s build too. Nice to see variants outside of your own mental box.
@TOTALLYRELAXED3 жыл бұрын
Nothing like having a cup of coffee and watching YOU, George, before I head off to church! Thanks for another superb video! Stay safe and God bless! ( btw, how do you like my new channel logo?!)
@issamusharbash64863 жыл бұрын
There is a german van build company that sells sprinter van paper templets, which I love! You should sell your templets George, they'd be so super helpful to other builders who are neither as accurate nor as patient as you to get the right measurements :)
@JulyOverland3 жыл бұрын
Half way through this video and I'm thinking to myself....Darn, this man is a genius!
@HumbleRoad3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian!
@Jesus-warrior2 ай бұрын
Thank you soooooo much!!! I Love you!! ❤❤❤ I am 6ft and I didn't know what I was gonna do but I will do this thank you so much, I really appreciate it
@briank.c.36473 жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining the subfloor your doing.........
@johngoogle7626 Жыл бұрын
Maan! You are da BOSS!!!
@petermanipella45692 жыл бұрын
Love it man ! “Let the van talk to you “ haha mine has talked a lot to me
@leoneranger93483 жыл бұрын
Wishing you a chilled out Sunday George ☺️ Thanks for another installment ✌🏾🙋🏾♀️
@georgeshaw6207Ай бұрын
Superb video. Really relaxing presentation too. George U.K.
@rvwall-e3 жыл бұрын
You are not only talented and smart, but kind as well. Way to go George! You are correct, tho...... if you gave us the opportunity, many of us would love to come and work with you and learn from you. I wish I were 20 years younger so I could do just that.🥰🥰🥰🥰
@julierehoric38563 жыл бұрын
This guy is a genius and craftsman- love his videos.
@ricks.13183 жыл бұрын
LOLOL .... Loved the "ending", !!!!
@JohnDoe_toetag3 жыл бұрын
Get yourself a N100 respirator. The N95 is not up to snuff for that task. Want to see you making vans & videos for a lot longer.
@tommynikon22833 жыл бұрын
I LOVE your knowledge, experience, and on-camera patter; in addition, your POV camera angles, lighting, audio, and overall production values make THIS channel tops.
@HumbleRoad3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tommy!
@donnamac.63623 жыл бұрын
I finally seen you insulating a van. You are one smart smart man 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
@YesItsReallyKeith2 жыл бұрын
I think car manufacturers should watch this video and see how Ol' Bill and Mikey are not talking to each other !! seriously though, life would be so much easier for designers if they made a very clean interior without weird nooks and crannies !!!
@DrShonto3 жыл бұрын
So-0000000 cool...CNC machine...Humble Road to the next level...👍👍👍
@lass-inangeles75643 жыл бұрын
Ah! I feel much better now that I got my Humble Road fix! Thanks George! Glad you got a CNC machine. All the Euro camper vans have a CNC cut teak bath mat in their shower stalls. Now you can make them too, yay!!! They look so cool and are very functional. What about a CNC cut acrylic wine glass cabinet as well? All the Euro vans have them along with a strip of blue LED lights to glamorize it. Apparently, in all those German Hymer vans, the wine glasses stay put and never knock around in their custom acrylic seats.
@HumbleRoad3 жыл бұрын
Oh we're going to be routing fools once that machine is set up!
@kathleenreyes43453 жыл бұрын
Love the detailed info on the flooring!! And, yes, you are our hero, George!! That was so nice of you to take time to check out her van!!
@laylalu9203 жыл бұрын
I watched hundreds of van build videos and I just have to let you know Humble Road is one of the most informative and entertaining I’ve ever watched thank you so much. I’m really looking into building a van and your ideas inspire me on a regular basis. Thank you again
@tedbrogan12623 жыл бұрын
Perfectly said. Typical van builds only show the glammour side of why they think their choice is the beat choice. George takes us down rabbit holes which allows us to see a deeper level of how certain choices affect other issues in a van build.
@laylalu9203 жыл бұрын
Ted Brogan He also shows us the tricks and trades, that Flipping of the board over the tires that’s amazing and such a time saving aspect. I am so hyped just underfunded for my van LOL
@elizabethgolding27543 жыл бұрын
Layla Lu , Just jump in with both feet. I am funding as I go. A lot of the joy and satisfaction is in the build journey (slowwwww as it may be). Working it slowly forces me to check and double check my plans for each step, helping avoid mistakes. Bound to be a few of those regardless. I just mean to say that there was never going to be the time when I had everything lined up, so I bought the van and am taking it one step at a time. Learning and absorbing all the knowledge that George is so willing to share with us. He is a Gem for sure. Thank you George. Hope you decide to just “do it”, you will find the journey amazing.
@laylalu9203 жыл бұрын
Elizabeth Golding I would love to jump in with both feet, but financially it’s not possible. I’m in New York where the pandemic hit the hardest and I’m still out of work and barely making ends meet from what I get from unemployment I can’t be making any other purchases at the moment.
@tedbrogan12623 жыл бұрын
@@laylalu920 Good luck on it then. I hope it works out in the future. My wife and I have 4 little kids, so all of this learning for me is only meant to give me ideas of what I can do in 25 years. So much will change between now and then. I'm so glad George teaches the "why", rather than simply showing the results. It's the "why" that you and I can take in to a Van build whether it be 1 year or 25 years down the road
@janespanoramicrvadventures6523 жыл бұрын
In the future check out a product from Illinois called Therma-floor which is a floor heating system that isn't thick. I installed it at my house last year and it is easy and effective as insulation and thermostat control. Can cut into any shape needed.
@jerryw623 жыл бұрын
Interesting product. Unfortunately it's fairly heavy at 12 lbs per square foot and the R-value is only 0.2 per inch. Being a gypsum product I have to wonder how it would hold up to the constant shock and vibration of driving, too.
@jstoney64713 жыл бұрын
Another nice Sunday morning lesson!
@jasbirkaur81223 жыл бұрын
You r d master hero number one.
@franslinem25512 жыл бұрын
Wow!!!!!! Great!!!!
@greenfrog583 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@IppiopaidFEEDBACK3 жыл бұрын
It never ceases to amaze me all the information that is available for us in this information age. Thanks a lot for passing on all your knowledge!
@GimpyCamper3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a big project. Good job so far! I like the analogy with MIkey... lol.
@dizheller21012 жыл бұрын
I'm watching and learning! Thank you! (The helicopter noise for moving the camera took me straight back to 'Apocalypse Now', the 'Ride of the Valkyries' theme. 😉
@lisavalentine17173 жыл бұрын
Yay for Vicki. You should have done a whole video of her van tour, but thanks for including her. Can you tell us what model frig she has? I'm interested in finding that frig with separate compressor. Maybe you could do a video about the best and narrowest (depth) refrigerators to allow maximum isle space in a van. 😊
@c.marquez88213 жыл бұрын
You have a STORY TELLER voice. And also wonderful designs.
@sandienochs61329 ай бұрын
Great job, I love the helicopter sound. My camera doesn’t have that feature.
@zak-a-roo2643 жыл бұрын
All the floor info I needed today AND you make me glad to be dealing with a totally square old Grumman, thanks!!
@edbyron34833 жыл бұрын
George, another great video with attention to understanding the base flooring. 👍👍👍👍😁😁😁😁
@assumedprivacy39403 жыл бұрын
Flip it and flop it, flop it and flip it. Awesome!
@MsRotorwings3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job Vicky! George you’re an inspiration.
@as67093 жыл бұрын
Great work as always, George!
@VictoryMC3 жыл бұрын
I'm renovating my Class A Southwind. I only watch these videos for the tips, the humor and public shaming of LEE. :-)
@claudiafrasca-jones50063 жыл бұрын
I love how generous you are, George!
@gerlandkent6377 Жыл бұрын
thank, you for you're van build video. / RANDOM VANNERS EAST COAST VA. 2% ✌
@maitildamcintyre93443 жыл бұрын
Another great instructional video that’s going to be so helpful to all the DIY’ builders. Love that a sub stopped by. You’re so helpful and creative to inspire the van community. That helicopter ride was fun, ah memories. I see many other channels now using 80-20 and I’m sure you’re a big reason why. That new equipment is going to be great to see. As always thanks for another great video. 🚐❤️
@seidmadur3 жыл бұрын
You work so well George! :)
@lindalawson42963 жыл бұрын
You never disappoint! If I were nearby, I'd volunteer to be your videographer because I know quite well how much goes into production. Thanks for all you do. Happy Sunday.
@stephenlunt3423 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video. Can't wait for many more
@geoffsimns84243 жыл бұрын
Another excellent video, George - I just love seeing you work and explaining your thought processes - can't wait for the full length movie to come out.....
@nrg_fre3 жыл бұрын
Imo, George is Definitely the Professional Van Man. Always thinking about everything from all angles and situations to create the highest quality of everything. Also Amazing Attention to Detail. Doing everything as if he was keeping the van forever, with Options.
@kingrafferty3 жыл бұрын
Love her van! thank you for sharing it with us. You are a mensch!
@Colin_Butler3 жыл бұрын
George is a great craftsman and a super nice guys! Keep up the good work brother!
@HumbleRoad3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@donjones33553 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another entertaining and enjoyable video.
@margiesvanmori2 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! I am working on my floor now and this is so helpful!!!
@tonydel11393 жыл бұрын
Thank you George!
@JonniesJourney2 жыл бұрын
learning so much from you, thanks for all you do
@FrancisRoy3 жыл бұрын
So instructive and entertaining. Thanks
@deborahgiles36493 жыл бұрын
As usual, I enjoyed the video. I learn so much from your videos. I love the time and patience you take to make your cardboard templates. Adding that little extra spray to act as primer on the untouched side of your ceiling beam is that extra mile or that little detail to make your van builds special. I really like that. It is good that the sound of your soul is faring well today, it just needs a little quiet time. It was good to hear you laugh today. Be well and be safe. Lizard skin spray! What in the world?
@ethangonzales4423 жыл бұрын
I’m learning a lot from you thank you for giving us the thought process it does help understand
@seven_o_savage3 жыл бұрын
Love it George!
@BMOC1Mr3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for videos like this...you inspire us all.
@David_111113 жыл бұрын
so nice you took the time to meet the lovely Vicky.... where do I join the cue :) I bet it will be long enough to reach here... The UK.
@capt-_-flame39583 жыл бұрын
Very informative episode! Love the content.
@lynnekerr38903 жыл бұрын
While it’s not easy, I can see that!....I’d love to see or hear something that gives a rough idea of what these vans cost. Even keeping it to materials would be very interesting for a Dreamer who does regularly turn into a Doer. I’d already decided on a Promaster, but flipping that cardboard around just made me happy. Thanks for the info, the inspiration, and the Funny.
@thangala3 жыл бұрын
Just love your videos!
@richkucharski88243 жыл бұрын
Great informative video as always.. Thanks
@Benjamin-eg4zy11 ай бұрын
You are very smart 🙏🏽
@HumbleRoad11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@FRZNTYM12 жыл бұрын
George these are great videos and you do awesome work. Regarding the differences of the widths fore/aft of the wheel wells these were specifically designed this way since that angled wall in front of the wheel well transitions to the pillar for structure. The "holes" in the sheet metal are referred to as access and or lightning holes. In some of the other videos you have made reference to the curve in the body side - that is referred to as tumble home.
@pretread3 жыл бұрын
George - I learn a lot from you .. thank you .. keep it going
@ArchWayE3 жыл бұрын
Great video in showing us. Thanks.
@carlstoutamire95253 жыл бұрын
Another great video!!!
@j-suncamp63262 жыл бұрын
Awesome videos great job!!!!
@kimc85663 жыл бұрын
Love this guy!
@vita-girl43453 жыл бұрын
Fun video as always. Lee, help your Mom!
@erikaamac27273 жыл бұрын
Great work thank you for sharing how you're doing things. I totally love her toilet. I want.
@ToniReviews3 жыл бұрын
Just stumbled across your channel, and really enjoyed that!
@arlcrane3 жыл бұрын
Your video's and builds continue to impress, with all the detail you so graciously provide. I'm surprised tho.....at 12:45 you discuss thoroughly covering the scuffed area of the ribs with sealant, yet you installed with only a zigzag adhesive pattern on the wood. It will likely cover most of the scuffs, but smoothing a thin layer on the metal ribs also is the best way to guarantee complete coverage. Don't you just 'love' arm chair quarterbacks like me? All the best.
@dlg54853 жыл бұрын
Poor Lee getting called out like that lol
@HumbleRoad3 жыл бұрын
He had it coming to him! 🤣
@TeutonicNordwind11 ай бұрын
"It says it in English. No Glue!" 😂...How can you not love George?
@Timeculture2 жыл бұрын
Very good idea with the air underneath the floor because air is the ultimate insulation. But it has to be kept air tight tho. Also, spray-insulating the underside of the van is an impressive idea
@propertiesbysalkhan35103 жыл бұрын
Beautiful work Amazing like your videos blessings
@holalulis10323 жыл бұрын
Love your detail info!! My BF likes your videos and he's usually picky, he just calls you 'Rumble guy', which is actually very endearing that he talks about you often, probably admiration. Sooo, hope ya keep sharing your work with us :)
@holalulis10323 жыл бұрын
Someone said you explain theory versus how to put in a screw... that's a perfect description of why my BF and I admire your videos and smarts!!! Nice! We choose you to do our build when we reach that point :)
@officergroyman-lastoughest30673 жыл бұрын
It’s a pleasure to watch these videos, your problem solving and attention to detail is amazing George 👍👍
@nomadnotmad61963 жыл бұрын
Re: headroom - I was paranoid about this building my van, only to realise that walking around the van and standing naturally with feet shoulder width apart drops your height a couple of inches: next time I will improve the insulation on my floor - love your videos and vans: got to be the best on KZfaq, and thanks for sharing all this info with us
@dachshund12453 жыл бұрын
I love your personality! Just subscribed. You aren't like some of the other van builders. Keep up the great work I love how methodical you are and honest.
@HumbleRoad3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Humble Road!
@David_111113 жыл бұрын
yay ... its coffee time :)
@abarnswell3 жыл бұрын
Amazing!!!!!
@MooreDoing3 жыл бұрын
I wish I saw this before I did my subfloor. Discovered the floor curving up at the sides after the fact. I'm sure I'll build another van in the future so there's that.... :P
@RJGilman19673 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your demeanor and cool energy = your videos are pleasant, engaging, and educational. ✌
@HumbleRoad3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Robert.
@jamesd49233 жыл бұрын
Thank You👍👍👏
@Nomadic.A2 жыл бұрын
I need to find this Vicky persons van and see how she did you bench pull out bed, exactly what I want in mine.
@dandewar48743 жыл бұрын
George, you gave me another reason I want a promaster high roof, the tip on template's for the floor well be a good time saver, to bad my budget says I need to start with an Econoline 👍
@ZydecoBreakfast2 жыл бұрын
Dan, if you don’t mind buying used, you can get a heck of a lot of value for your dollar by buying a Van from a reputable commercial business. My 2014 van came from a company that used it for delivering doors to job sites. They have a maintenance contract with the local Mercedes Dealership and service records were available for me to review! Yep, it was dirty and scuffed up but I saved about 6 grand! Just a thought!
@dandewar48742 жыл бұрын
@@ZydecoBreakfast Hi John, I think I buy almost everything gently used at this point in my life. Lots of life changes during this plandemic. My plans are becoming even simpler than I expected. I just came across a step van with low mileage. I think the 4spd transmission has kept it on the market, and is reflected in the low price. Glad I grew up driving manual transmissions 🤣
@lorcro20003 жыл бұрын
The Promaster is actually a Fiat Ducato - so it's an Italian design. Which might at least partially explain some eccentricities with differing widths. :) Also, in my personal opinion, you really should have secured the ceiling strips with Plusnuts and mechanical bolts. Self-tapping screws can't help to be potential rust startup points, since you're screwing through bare metal. Also, they're much weaker than Plusnuts insofar as pull-out strength goes, at least individually.
@HumbleRoad3 жыл бұрын
I agree with the PlusNut theory. In fact I just purchased a PlusNut air tool from Bollhoff to the tune of a few thousand dollars. In this van's install, I will be using very lightweight removable panels.
@jdaleske23 жыл бұрын
Hi George, Wonderful series! Thank you. Given your nautical background am wondering why one wouldn't lay down marine plywood for flooring and possible wet areas? + John