How To Build A Van Galley Unit - Drawers / Sink / Fridge (Part 1 of 2)

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How To Build A Van Galley Unit - Drawers / Sink / Fridge (Part 1 of 2)

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Күн бұрын

The galley unit is an essential component to any camper van build or van conversion. I chose to use 80/20 aluminum extrusions, an undermount granite composite sink, a 12 volt DC fridge, and custom made blum drawers. I hope that you find inspiration from this galley unit install.
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@gailkellum832 Жыл бұрын

Game changer when you discovered issue with arm hitting frame while reach for sink. LOVED, the quick switcheroo of the cabinet frames. Got to love the versatility of 80/20. You are an awesome teacher.. I am a 67 yo female who appreciates your easy to understand videos. You make me laugh and smile. Thank you!

@CaseyWatchin Жыл бұрын

"solid exponential growth on drawer output" 😂 My dad is an engineer and you remind me of him so much. Amazing build!!!!

@jamesjames_07 3 жыл бұрын

That sink joke had me cracking up!! 😂😂

@christopherdean5277 3 жыл бұрын

I would use a waterproof material for the back of the galley and then turn the kitchen sink faucet around and use it like an outdoor shower head. I know you have an indoor shower but this would be good for quick things like washing hair. If I ever make one, I'd probably just have the outdoor shower and use the shower space for something else inside.

@WillPemble 3 жыл бұрын

Seven! I absolutely LOVE your videos. You bring joy, intellect, creativity, fun, tenacity, humor, and mad skills to the party every single time. #THANKYOU!

@PeterCollins60 3 жыл бұрын

over the top perfectionism . love it.

@mfsolutions 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you noticed the elbow-banger next to the sink... you might want to raise your fridge up to the top of the cabinet to give you some relief from kneeling to get things out... you could also rotate it 90 degrees so you could access the lower section from the outside ... at 63 yrs old I would probably mount it in an upper cabinet!!! Keep up the great videos with all the details...

@bitminerbob6731 3 жыл бұрын

So gald you swapped the sink over to that side. 100% improvement!!!

@williamchanning9055 3 жыл бұрын

Surprise surprise the chosen sink is the most expensive.... love this build, you are hilarious 😊

@JohnnySchaap 2 жыл бұрын

Bro, I am an experienced cabinet maker and have seen all kinds of skill levels over the years. What you have learned and produced in this short period of time and of course you're materials and tool knowledge is totally amazing! Brilliant and well done!! I can't wait to see your next project!! Keep it up, you're going places. (Pun intended) :)

@seven_o_savage 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it Johnny!!

@lkazanov 3 жыл бұрын

If you use the best materials, the best tools, you will likely get amazing results. It’s kind of like making an amazing cocktail, if you use the best ingredients, you will get amazing results.

@bukit2361 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! At this speed I should be done in about 3 years. So funny! I'm building my first van and it is taking so much longer than I thought it would. I have two videos up but they are so bad. Need to make a new one. I'm much further in my project and totally dream about it. literally spend hours thinking about how to fit something. I really like a lot of your ideas!

@anastasiahopkinson5676 3 жыл бұрын

As always, a delight to watch your fine craftmanship and good humor.

@yzracer55 3 жыл бұрын

Interested to see the sink drain. Good Job!

@johnmca5643 3 жыл бұрын

Good point.... Where's it going?

@dimitristsagdis7340 3 жыл бұрын

Very good attention to detail and hardware fixtures.

@naughtysquirrelontheroad1542 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with the location swap!

@busterbonesaw 3 жыл бұрын

“It would be pretty much irresponsible to [put that in a van]” in re the sink KILLED me. I laughed so long I had to rewind to catch back up.

@Whitify 3 жыл бұрын

Damn this is a 80-90k van build. Wild

@lukeward9695 2 жыл бұрын

good video man, a helpful tip to save buying a router for the bases of the drawers is that you use the track saw to cut out a groove for the base, then cut your drawer pieces to dimensions. it's easier to do it in one big piece, then to cut the smaller ones compared to how you've shown in the video

@thizizliz 3 жыл бұрын

The msple looks great in contrast to the color of the van. Nice work!

@Christian6AT 3 жыл бұрын

Van is looking sooo good

@longhairmullet 3 жыл бұрын

Oooh good tip on the sink placement, good you can rearrange it now. Im commenting at 2:45 min into video because this is when the AD came on. They like the amount of viewers you are reaching 😉 Ok now back to the video..

@jonathanroberts3927 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video and very very helpful for us who sit and dream of copying you one day .....BUT, a quick question or suggestion....on the back support of the forward facing two draws, the thin angle bracket holding the back of the draw...imho, and from an engineering background....I suggest you make a thicker bracket that can help in holding the weight of whatever you are storing in those draws. The downward force are imho too great for the small bracket. Simply make the same thing with more material in the vertical plane as it were. This way it'll be able to handle larger items without risking deforming or bending that bracket. Just a suggestion.....otherwise a fantastic video as usual.....can't wait to see it finished.

@bogged9820 3 жыл бұрын

Thats what I thought too.. depends what he stores in them, but yeah looked way too small.

@ooombahh 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative and nice looking drawers! Keep up the hard work!

@Ceo8203 3 жыл бұрын

Aye you heard me screaming noooooo put the sink by the door more under storage easy access Looks good bro

@369Motorsport 3 жыл бұрын

Keep them coming. I love your videos. I've learn so much, and can't thank you enough.

@Frankiez220 2 жыл бұрын

I’m doing up exactly the same Sprinter. I wish I could just pull mine alongside yours and we could work together. You have tons of space and great weather by the looks of it. I have so many skills from working in the building trade for years and you are such an adept learner. I’m impressed by how quick you learn and your enthusiasm is encouraging. Each stage I’m never 100% sure about what I’m going to do but after doing it I’m so much more confident and was wondering why I was worried in the first place. Here in the uk we seem to have difficulty in getting the same materials as you. Maple ply is not available as far as I know and we seem to just have the Birch. Single seats for a 2018 model are like hens teeth and the 80/20 is very, very expensive. I’ve never seen anyone in the uk use 80/20. Please let me know if anyone has seen this being used. When I’m working on my van, very slowly I can never see the end

@PalmaMark 3 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! Your videos are really helping us out with our build. Thanks!

@johngrant1337 3 жыл бұрын

It looks great I want to see the finish cabinet

@martindalpe.photography 3 жыл бұрын

can't wait to see how you attach your sink to the water and grey tank. since you moved it.

@gregsheboskyjr.3434 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏼 Great video! Thank you for sharing your build process. I plan to use 80/20 for my build but have never used it so it really helps seeing all the possibilities with it. Can’t wait for your next video!

@oursomedayisnow3915 2 жыл бұрын

I ran those Blum slides (Purchased Apple Ply and Slides MT Storm which were ok for a while, after traveling cross country and back, i removed them because these were constantly going out of adjustment. In a van? But in a home.. Perfect

@dustinkeeton4193 3 жыл бұрын

I learn a lot from this channel but it's basically DIY if you could afford a brand new profession.

@drewmce 3 жыл бұрын

Be careful with stains on the composit sink. I have one that colour in my house and it stains SOOOO easy. Lovely material though. A darker colour would be better in my opinion. Awesome video BTW. Loving it!

@gregferrin6078 3 жыл бұрын

to cut the baseboard to fit your sink, turn your sink upside down exactly over where you want it, trace around the edge, then mark about 1/2 inch inside your trace and cut. Make adjustments if needed.

@mikeunum 3 жыл бұрын

Well done and it looks perfect so far.

@cthulhu9136 2 жыл бұрын

The fridge comes with whiskey storage at the top!

@lightdark00 2 жыл бұрын

Look at all that space behind the sink. 👀 If the faucet would be in a corner, you'd have a nice storage spot for outdoor access when the door is open.

@celeroon89 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome project, and im impressed of your craftsmanship

@jeffsteinmetz7188 3 жыл бұрын

That was helpful video. Thank you!

@chuckadams8005 5 ай бұрын

Dude! Applause for your application of aluminum extrusion. Strong, lighter-weight, aircraft standards. No fault in deviating from aluminum / or kevlar honeycomb panels (you said How Much, a square foot?!!). Just wanted to ask, is the butcher/block to sink joint a problem? ( I was thinking that joint would "wick" fluids out, over the edges of the sink... ) - capillary action - and could delaminate the maple. (?)

@marccookson5409 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Really enjoying watching the build.

@davidfromtexas9681 3 жыл бұрын

Looking great Seven. Really looking forward to the battery/electrical video as I am very curious if you will do the same thing as in the first van and hopefully avoid some of the problems you had there.

@cathietonkin5577 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!!!! Amazing build!!!! Great job!!!!

@storm8663 3 жыл бұрын

I’m curious to see the Sink Drain plumbing now🤔

@PhuVet 19 күн бұрын

The granite sink WILL crack. I have already been through it. We replaced 6 of them before the manufacturer told us that vibration and movement of any kind will cause it to debond over time. They said they lose 30% in shipping alone.

@seven_o_savage 12 күн бұрын

Hasn’t cracked yet!

@jerryocrow1 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Next: Autocad and post the drawings!!!!

@abbeyjane1306 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another excellent video.

@TogetherWeGo 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, just in time for us! I’ve been building our kitchen unit out of aluminium extrusions and have been wondering about how to do the drawers.

@chriswalker3415 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! So inspiring.

@alf637 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job!!!!

@CrustyClad Жыл бұрын

No toe kick? Perhaps the units could be elevated off the floor to provide the clearance ...

@StylesP321 3 жыл бұрын

Loving the content! Currently doing a Camper conversion ourselves, here in London. Using 80/20 too, it works great. Would be good to connect, I'd be happy to share my CAD plans with you, its quite an ambitious project, you may find it interesting. Thanks for the great content, Subscribed, liked and bell notified! Lol best of luck, Sam & Molly

@naughtysquirrelontheroad1542 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah would not recommend coated stainless steal as it will scratch. Noise wise, just add some sound deadening to it 😁

@ToddMeadows Жыл бұрын

If one needs two drawers of the same size, make one completely closed box, that's double the depth, and rip it in half. Two drawers!

@dropOut1982 3 жыл бұрын

Good quality build👍🏼

@nexpro6985 2 жыл бұрын

when you're cutting a slot with a router you don't use the flat fence. You should run the curved side of the router base against a straight guide. That way if you accidentally twist the router it won't make your slot wander. Use the straight fence for edge rebates/rabbets.

@alexh4534 3 жыл бұрын

I love the channel! I live in Healdsburg also. I just bought a 2020 170 4x4 crew that I’m converting. Probably see you around sometime

@seven_o_savage 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty crazy! Would be awesome to link up once the builds are done

@JasmineRich23 3 жыл бұрын

looks good hubby

@hakancakr1253 3 жыл бұрын

great job

@ginnyhorn2708 3 жыл бұрын

A cup of tea, a snowy afternoon and Seven O Savage. What could be better?

@dominic81634 3 жыл бұрын

"A really small bolt" ...What is the bolt size you used to mount the fridge to the 80/20? Installing the same fridge soon. Thanks for all the content!

@OWCIII1956 3 жыл бұрын

Sink...Where does the water go in and out? Love the videos. Looking forward to seeing end product.

@MrAndyUPS 3 жыл бұрын

absolutely great biuld so far, learned so much, cause I'm having a skeleton for my JKU (so much smaller but challenging. like ans subscribed ;-) Greetings from over the pond (Germany)

@decolonizeEverywhere 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you want your sink in front of the door anyway. Best place to have it for future outdoor showers and just hosing off muck outside of your van.

@bogged9820 3 жыл бұрын

Van coming along nicely!. Sidenote : Shorts and T in Jan?!

@seven_o_savage 3 жыл бұрын

Cali 😎

@bc2198 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have a question about your 80/20. Are you using the 15 series? I think you could use the 10 series and save a little $ and space. Do you think 10 series is strong enough?

@BradGroux 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same question. I am much more interested in weight savings (I'll have a motorcycle on the hitch) than I am sturdiness that could survive the end of days.

@danielouellette5952 3 жыл бұрын

@@BradGroux I've seen other van builds using the 10 series with no issue. That's what I intend to do. I think 15 series is overkill

@BradGroux 3 жыл бұрын

@@danielouellette5952 Thanks for the heads up! 10-Series is 52% lighter, so it seems like a no-brainer.

@malox2765 3 жыл бұрын

Hi guys, in terms of length. I know it depends of the built but how much you think I would need in a built like this?

@brianbenson1967 2 жыл бұрын

You could also go with the double height 10 series if you really needed more rigidity in a section.

@mikejohnson7768 Жыл бұрын

Seven o overkill

@pablollanos7421 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, thank you so much for the tutorial:) it would be really cool if you shared the dimensions of the items:)

@Zeus_1983 3 жыл бұрын

Man's a millionaire....most expensive everything.

@ianlaccohee7180 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video, thank you. I may have missed it, but could you tell which profile you used for the galley build. What would be your opinion on using the 200mm profile? Would it be rigid enough? Thanks.

@tomismolik3648 3 жыл бұрын

Everything nice but for what you need the mask?

@vinceocratic 7 ай бұрын

What do you plan on doing with the unsupported part that’s hanging over the step?

@shawnee81 3 жыл бұрын

Specs for the galley: how much walking space do you have to get into the slider?

@kricklasalty8599 2 жыл бұрын

What happened to the shower?

@vivanasperen3339 3 жыл бұрын

I want to get a wheelchair pull out ramp that can be then slid back under the flooring. Any ideas. My single bed will go rear to front and the wheelchair will load in the rear doors Sitting next to the bed. I can ambulate so I don’t need a full lift. Any ideas. Power truck lifts are 2 plus and a basic 8 foot aluminum ramp is 200. Love your work!

@seven_o_savage 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm good questions. Would you need a layout that you can wheel the length of while you’re in the van?

@TheLifeOfRick 3 жыл бұрын

Great vids! Thanks so much!! Can you tell us the width of your galley? I know the fridge is 19.4" deep. We will most likely get the same one. But we are also adding a wet bath in our 170 and it's a 24 inch deep pan. So after the 80/20, we're looking at a narrow hallway. I was wondering what your galley's width is and how many inches is it from it to the other side of your walkway. Thank you!

@ermanakbay 2 жыл бұрын

I noticed that in the beginning there was a flat bar above the fridge at the countertop level, but at the end once you put that drawer in, the flat bar is removed. Did you ever put that back in? Doesn't look like there is any room. Why was it there in the first place? Thanks!

@seven_o_savage 2 жыл бұрын

Hey erman it’s funny I remember that happening but can’t remember exactly why. I think I ended up pulling the sink more forward or something similarly unexciting

@larssmith3915 3 жыл бұрын

Do you think the horizontal piece at the bottom of sink satchel is necessary? It seems like the vertical piece would be strong enough. I'm surprised you didn't have the drawer faces overlap the extrusion more on the sides. I'm curious to see how you have the facing work on the edge of the 80/20 nearest the van door alongside the double drawer. You could have the drawer faces come all the way over the edge of the cabinet rear panel. If you find those double drawers don't hold weight enough, you can always get 8-32 tnuts and then use #8-32 X 1-1/2" truss head machine screws to attach the slides to cross pieces of extrusion. It won't interfere with the slides.

@seven_o_savage 3 жыл бұрын

I could not extend the faces because they would become incompatible with the latches I’m using (next video). Good idea on the drawers although they will hold more than enough weight with current mounts

@RebelAtWar 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know the exact measurements you used to be able to have the fridge flush with the drawers and still be able to open the fridge door?

@ivanjo4035 3 жыл бұрын

@12:15 sounded like you said "Heeding" instead of saying "Hiding"? pretty good vid though.

@RealJustLaw 3 жыл бұрын

Well done, I value your workmanship! How do you plan to route your grey water hose?

@PlushEnduro 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Work may man! Are you sure you don't want a toe kick on the galley area?.. you appear to have big feet at 6'5!

@edgardodejesus7200 3 жыл бұрын

I’m the process in convert my van,I wonder how much those aluminum skeleton framing cost?

@theoldgoat4525 2 жыл бұрын

Dang, do you always just choose the most expensive product you can find? How are you financing this project? Just saying what a lot of other people must be thinking. You do really nice work but seriously, the price is through the roof!

@thebenson1983 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice , but the beauty of 80/20 is less and you are over building with it. That sink is way overbuilt.

@Azazel518 3 жыл бұрын

great video...just one favour, could you display the sizes in metric as well as feet and inches ? cheers 🤓

@TheRoadTaken 3 жыл бұрын

Wait a minutes, don't you have your own awesome van build?

@deanharris2240 2 жыл бұрын

Okay, perhaps a dumb question but do you glue the drawer bottom into the dado cut?

@seven_o_savage 2 жыл бұрын

I did on some and then I got lazy. It works well either way

@277kne 3 жыл бұрын

2nd Looks like finished maple plywood. Seven are you an engineer? I would like to hire you. I'm in Rhode Island. Haven't retired. When I do I'll be getting a van.

@mrbilllollar 2 жыл бұрын

Did you try flipping those L-shaped flanges over (the ones to support the sink on each side) and using T-slot fasteners? That arrangement of 8020 pieces on each side (to hold the flanges) seems like a huge waste of time and money. Believe me, that 8020 stuff is more than capable of holding the weight without building that substructure.

@scarson216 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe dumb question... do you have room for sink drain with trash can and drawers? Looks awesome by the way.

@seven_o_savage 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, just enough room

@geezers10 2 жыл бұрын

When you installed the fridge did you have to drill the fridge holes? I have the same unit and when I pulled the interior white caps the holes are sealed.

@seven_o_savage 2 жыл бұрын

Yes