pov: youre here from her tiktok .🥰

This is fast becoming my favorite ProMaster build series. I'm impressed with the practicality and the attention to detail. Nice work Linnea and Akela!

It's a learning process, but no need to patch plywood under a floor like that. Also, you would best put the vinyl down after the rest of the build, as there's no need for it under cabinets as it just adds cost and weight, and possibly in the garage if you just paint the plywood there (which would then be an exception to visually benefitting from the Alex caulking). A 2x10 is way overkill in the bed construction and since I see 2x4s spanning the bed area, then the 2x10 must be attached to the wall to support them. A 2x4 would have been fine there, with 4 bolts holding it to the van horizontal rib on each side easily. To conserve weight, ask youself (or others) what is the smallest dimension of wood that will safely get the job done. You have to pre-drill holes in any thin wood material like those slats. Without one, driving a screw in forces the wood apart and being so thin and near the end, you're getting the splitting. The shape of the screw head will also promote splitting unless you countersink and gently bring the screw into that space. Always consider what role the screw is playing, for the slates, it's just keeping them from moving laterally, and underneath a mattress not really interested in moving, so no great holding power is needed so even an oversize hole and screw somewhere in it would have worked here. good luck!

Use some Black nail polish to cover the heads of the screws. 😉✌️

Hi Linnea, love your videos! Wish I had found them before I started my build. I do have a couple of suggestions: 1. To avoid cracking boards when putting in screws, you can predrill with a smaller drill. 2. I did my bed about the same, but I can easily remove my frame if ever necessary. Like to allow for easy access when installing Electrical equipment, installing finished flooring, installing upper cabinets, and cutting/installing AC/Fans in ceiling... My side wall supports are attached the same(although I used 2x4s not 2x8s. I then used old bed metal L rails that I cut to size to go from left to right across the van I found a strong flat metal bar to use in the center. I drilled holes drown through the end of the metal into the center of the upright 2x4s to secure the metal rails in place. Instead of screwing the metal down, I used large #8 2" NAILS that I just inserted into the oversized drilled holes. Gravity holds the metal rails and center support in place, with the nails securing them from shifting. This allows you to just pull the nails out to remove the metal supports when you need to work in the bed area. [*This system would also work with the 2x4 supports you used, but you would need longer nails.] The bed slats I secured into place by using thin, scrap wood, cut to the 2-3" distance you want between them. I hot glued the cut scraps in place onto the metal to fit tight between the slats. That keeps the slats from shifting, but allows you to lift them out of the way when needed. (Used bed rails and slats found at Habitat 4 Humanity for $25 total.)

What the hell am I doing back here? My wife had a massive headache and rubbing her neck while I watch. I decided I wanted to go back to one of my favorite videos. Your likeability factor is off the charts. If someone is new to her channel you better buckle in because you are in for a treat.

A good way to help with not cracking, is drilling a pilot hole first

This girl dose not need no man #gogirl ❤️

I've just binged watched your whole channel and I need more, Linnea!!!

Watching this series is both entertaining and educational. And, after hearing you say that you had to go back to Home Depot so many times, I now have a better understanding of those folks who do most of their build in the Home Depot parking lot. Better a 2 minute walk to Home Depot several times a week than a 20 minute ride several times a week. 😅

I just found you on tik-tok, watched all your videos, and I'm impressed. I think your choice to live the lifestyle you are after is amazing. The work you've done is great. I love your fearless attitude of learning and tackling new tasks. I followed your Instagram and KZfaq in case tik-tok goes away. Look forward to following your adventures.

I just subscribed! I’ve been binge watching your Videos and I have to say, you have put out some of the Best! Vids I have seen on KZfaq! I love the ‘Detail’ you are giving us! Please keep giving us details. I am also a single female doing my own build. 2019 Promaster 159wb. I have been feeling and experiencing the same frustrations as you!! I am so happy I watched your electrical video! I am now going with “Parallel” wiring Thanks to you!! I have been researching and researching so much.... my head is spinning! Thanks for also giving us your “mistakes” so we don’t do the same thing! I am a grateful fan!!! 🙏😃

Can’t wait for it to be finish, this is like my dream to travel in a van

I just sat and purged all your videos in two days!! So excited for you. I love the van thus far. The floors turned out gorgeous!

Really really good build. I’m so anxious for the end result

Akela is just such a sweetheart! And I just love how you take her (?) needs into account! Looking great!

Ok, I have watched a lot of these sorts of videos in preparation for my own build and so far, your videos have been the most clear and helpful. Thank you!

I admire your talent for getting into any project that you don’t know anything about. You do your research and do it perfectly. What a brave person!

🌴☀️ Truly, I hope you notice that this series of videos are still helping others nearly 3 years later…this is definitely evergreen content xoxo ☀️🌴

I am so glad l found your channel...you're doing an amazing job...

I love ❤️ watching you build your van home 🏡. I appreciate all the suggestions, tweaking your challenging areas of your van build. Linnea & Akola, you’re inspiring to watch each step transforming your van into a home. ❤️🤗💜👍🏻🏡💕

The arches in the Luroy slats from IKEA is what makes it strong. By offsetting them instead of aligning them you actially made them weaker. The weight shifts from side to side. An under brace would also do wonders.

Saw you on tiktok, interested on seeing where you go. Excited for you and Akela. Carry on!!

I think what you are doing is amazing and the learning experience you are getting from this is priceless. I know just watching this has given me ideas. In fact I'm gonna start making a wish list and design my own

This is really cool I’d love to have something like that when I’m older either get one already made or make it myself like you😊

15:03 well… that plan changed! I’m glad though, because you looked so happy!

I love this series so much! Eagerly waiting for the solar panel video 😀

Like others, found you through Tiktok. So much fun to follow your journey and how you learn as you go. I absolutely admire your guts to just get started. I never do any of these handy chores but maybe I have made myself believe I cannot do these things too much and should follow your lead and learn as I go. Greetings from the Netherlands

I love the positivity in this video and in the comments

Regards your glue issue and your comment about sheet oll linoleum, it's a different type of glue. I've never had an issue on RV, Van Cottage Kitchen Floors. Direct sunlight through doors, windows & VERY hot {windows closed} van, step-van, box truck conversions...

Good build. When my son laid my vinel flooring, and about a year later, a few of them wanted to separate. It was a bit of a problem for awhile, but for not too long. I love the way you tackle each project and it turns out great. I've been worrying about my bed frame and I really like yours so I might just try it. Thanks for the updates. From Central Oklahoma.

put a throw rug down to keep sun off flooring -love your videos

You’ve helped me quite a lot. You made it so simple and not complicated. Thank you for sharing!

I think you did great and it makes me happy to see you be so successful doing this on your own. Starting my flooring today! Here goes!

Just seeing these vids now. Great step by step instruction from someone learning as they go. Fun!

Hey Linnea & Akela!!! That floor looks great. I am no longer surprised at the quality of your work as you continuously and consistently show and prove that you know wtf you are doing, or can figure it out. As ALWAYS, another great job and Thank you for sharing. 😎

Wow, great looking flooring! You did such a great job!

Came here from tiktok aswell, I loved this series if came out really well. Sending you love from Sheffield, England!

Thank you for this series! This is raw and real and definitely helpful for complete newbies, like myself :). You are definitely keeping me excited!

Just binges all your videos now I am on you last one and I don't know what to do anymore haha. Can't wait to keep watching your progress

Linnea and Akela are the cinnamon rolls I needed in my life right now.

You are the most informative channel I have found so far and I love it! Thank you.

Thank you for your review, especially the flooring.

Looks GREAT so far. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to more videos.

Love the videos Linnea!! The van build is looking great!

Everyone who disliked the video is just jealous because they KNOW they couldn't do as good as you 💞. Good work! Keep it up! It's really good and it looks amazing! Good luck. I followed and subscribed to you on KZfaq and TikTok.

Wow your work is soo impressing ❤️❤️

Just waiting on the next episode now looks amazing! Only started watching this because i saw it on tiktok and now ive seen all episodes amazing work👍👍

Thankyou for your VLOG ... I'm just starting planning for a van conversion and yours is so clear and so full of great information. I love that you keep in the mistakes; a lot of vanlife youtubers only show the good stuff. Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou all the way from England :)

Regards 2x10 & bolt worries = (A) you had the carriage bolts backwards. The square part of the head wedges into the drilled hole in the metal as you tighten them, thus no need to hold with a wrench & the nut with a flat washer is on the outside of the wood, & therefore easy to tighten with a wrench. (B) you need to use [split] lock washers or nylock nuts. The bolts can't back off\come apart...

I love watching your videos, your doing a great job on the van

Linnea, you are such a badass. What an incredible attitude you have for life and how you tackle this is just awesome. I subscribed immediately. Your videos are very well edited. It's so hard not to binge your videos. Keep up the incredible work. You should be so proud of yourself. Be well!

Thanks for the advice on the vinyl flooring. Matt from portglasgow Scotland.

I am absolutely in love with you! You are the best!

I have made a previous comment on your video but I have to say that after watching you and your video,it just leaves a big smile on my face. Thank you ! Bo

Very nice work, you're doing well ❤️

I came from tiktok, and I've been binge watching your videos since yesterday, I finished today. YEaah you🤙Hello 👋 from Hawaii 🌺

Woohoo!!! And great music :) Beautiful campsite

Here from TiKToK. Heyyy. Can’t wait to send the finish product but I’m loving watching the process.

I saw that someone said to pre drill the holes to prevent the cracking on your bed slats, you can also use wax or a cheap bar of soap. this will reduce friction, this trick will also be helpful when you go to do your cabinets. Good job so far and good luck with the rest of your build.

You are awesome hun. What a gal, what a trooper. Great build, lovin it. Take care. Be safe.x

Hey I got new Mercedes van and first thinking to hire someone but when I saw her building a van so I decided to try thanks pretty girl you saved me $$$$$over hundreds thousands of dollars

This is the best video on KZfaq oh and btw now I kinda wanna live in a van

My plan for flooring was also vinyl and got great offer for two boxes headed to trash... which barely cover required area. Those have snap-in grooves on all sides but bottom is so slippery that whole flooring slides when braking harder... Bought some super adhesive which going to use in rear doors & sliding door sides but leave floating elsewhere for allowing it to play well around year weathers

jolly good stuff. I think you are an inspiration for young women.

To my floor I don't want to do the bed like that I don't I have arthritis so I cannot slide it out I am an older person I live in a van and I'm trying to do some of the things so I am getting lots of ideas thank you for your brilliant mind you are so so brilliant on how you do these things I am glad that I watched your video

These videos are so satisfying

Your floor looks great and I love the bed.

Good job on your work

Very helpful thanks! A couple questions for you or anyone with flooring advice: Is there a way to prevent the cracks in the sub floor? Is it just dependent on type of wood? Because of this do you think it’s beneficial to not lay the flooring down right away so that you. Can seal the cracks that do surface? What was the reason for the extended flooring in the rear/garage area?

Oh no,I’ve now got to wait for the next episode... absolutely love the channel. Your doing amazing

I stumbled on one of your TikTok videos, and I have now watched all of your posts. All I can say is WOW! I’m so impressed with your dedication, bravery, and motivation. Just the mere fact that you had no previous knowledge or experience with building anything before is amazing on how well you have researched and educated yourself in creating your perfect home for you and Akela! Wish you both all the best in #VanLife. Akela is a beautiful GSD! I had a white GSD named Cairo (he passed away in 2017) 💔. Stay safe out there and continue living life to the fullest! By the way, how old is Akela? 🐾💜🐾

Nice work!

Thank you for GREAT info!

OUTSTANDING JOB!! You must of been a hippy van builder from the early seventy in your old life time. The next time you need to put screws in slats pre-drill a hole in the slats bigger then the screw. It will do two thing # 1 it will stop the slats from feeling loose # 2 It will hold the slats better and you can pre-sink the screw ( it will help the bottom of your mattress) Your floor look great, and I have to say that I would have install it the same . If it because a big deal just replace it with sheet flooring. Like I told you in your first video for a first time van builder you are doing a GREAT job !! (the slats was a great idea and to great them at Ikea that the best idea of all ! (I look forward to your next video with great Ideas)

you're so inspiring!!!

I was wondering about the floor cause I thought of that n thanks 4 ur honesty sooo plan B 4 me hmmm

I used the same, the result was elcrappo. then I decided to screw it in place, even bigger mistake. I didn't install properly obviously but it holds true to my third time is a charm. girl, I hope you succeed beyond your wildest dreams, your honesty and lack of ego makes us love you.

I know I’m a little late but don’t worry about the bed slats because we have those and they tend to crack when we re-screw them to the bed keeep ur head up I have high hopes for you 💞💞💞

Did a great job!

Hi Ms. Linnea, can you make a playlist of all the music you use in your videos (: . I can watch you build your van all day almost done binge watching you videos then ill have to wait for the updates. I can not wait to see the finally finish (: super stoked for you Ms. Linnea and lady Akela (: i appreciate you guys for making us all feel at home, loved, and important we are one big happy youtube family.

Excellent build, excellent channel new subscriber 💛🙏🏼

You are doing a really good job

I was literally waiting for you to fall when you lay on the wood things. I was like. She gonna fall 😂😂😂

Thanks for sharing!

I love to read the comments well other than the troll messages. You are doing just fine, the best learning tool is hands on. So that being said I too split bed slats and found that self tapping screws work the best because you don't have to drill pilot holes. Your van is awesome!!!

She is amazing shes becoming my favourite KZfaqr

I first seen the build on TikTok, had to come over and check it out to get the full videos. Great job on build. Looks great so far. Little things that I thought would help that I noticed.. To prevent cracking in the wood, pre drill the holes. Goes a long way to help save some money and materials. On your bed frame to gain the extra 3 inches to keep the slats from hanging off the edge; notch the 2x6 on the edge to fit the van. So youu can slide them as far out as possible. I would also put a center support underneath the bed to prevent the bed from sagging in the middle. Youu could make it on a hinge that folds up when youu aren’t laying on it. So youu could have space for storage(since it is limited). Just make sure to put something on the center brace for it to lock into when youu fold it up out of the way. Once again, great job on the build. Looks great, keep up the good work. Look forward to see what else youu do to make it yours. Best of luck.

Can’t wait for your next update

Amazing job!! Kiss from Rome!

I totally agree with Tristan Todd! 👍

My dad uses that it’s really good at sealing and keeping stuff dry

Honestly I thought the peel and stick was not a good ideal but when you was finished I thought wow.. how beautiful.. really good job

This is amazing.

I am really impressed 🙂 good luck with everything 👍 new subscriber here 😊

can’t wait for the next viddddd

I’ve put flooring in a short bus. You should try the type of flooring that we used. Each individual piece interlocks with a top and bottom piece of adhesive. I can’t remember the name, but the bus got a lot of use and the floor has been really durable.

Thanks so much for the videos. What type of siding did you use for the walls and ceiling, how thick etc?

You are pretty good at what you do

I’m not sure if you mentioned this in the comments but what did you use for your floorboard trim? I’m at this part in my build and I love the look of yours! 💙