Vlog 13: glueing carpet into my DIY campervan conversion and installing the ceiling

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6 жыл бұрын

An episode in which I attempt to glue Veltrim vehicle carpet onto one of the campervan walls and get very frustrated at how it won't go round double-angled corners without needing to be cut. Unless I'm just an utter numpty of course, which is entirely feasible.
I get glue all over myself and both sides of the carpet so move on to fixing the LED lights into the camper ceiling then I try to screw the ceiling into place only to discover the hole for the vent has mystically moved itself by about 1cm, causing much head-scratching.
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Veltrim carpet: geni.us/Van_Veltrim
LED lights: geni.us/Van_LEDLights
Ceiling fan (similar model) geni.us/Van_FiammaVent
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DeWalt jigsaw: geni.us/Van_DeWaltJigsaw
DeWalt drill: geni.us/Van_DeWaltDrill
DeWalt mitre saw: geni.us/Van_DeWaltMitreSaw
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@tinplategeek1058 6 жыл бұрын

Oh dear, you released your inner Victor Meldrew in this one. Very funny from this side of the drama.

@tucsonoldguy 6 жыл бұрын

Although I enjoyed the whole video, I think the part I enjoyed the most was near the end of the video seeing your satisfaction and sense of pride at having accomplished a challenging task.

@thesundaycarpenter2514 6 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. Very funny stuff. Glad to see you using the excess carpeting to keep your supports from scratching up the ceiling. As for that hole in the ceiling remember: Measure twice, Cut once, then curse & make it fit.

@Philhoppermiller 6 жыл бұрын

BTW, your cutting tool you used to cut the screw heads off the light brackets would have made the job of cutting out that fan opening easy..

@Lisa_B.-1989 3 жыл бұрын

So thrilled that we found the van conversion, having finished all of your ‘cruising the cut’!!! You have such a delightful sense of humor and have brightened our evenings during this trying time. Thank you for sharing this with us and giving us many a laugh. 😁

@Vandemonium 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😀

@tuur 6 жыл бұрын

Well done sir! I also once buildt a camper van on my own. It was a very enriching experience, one filled with all kinds of emotions. But the day I finished it, I felt an immense pride and joy,. And it was a great experence that I will absolutely never do again!

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

Haha, yes exactly!

@petermastenbroek5264 6 жыл бұрын

I was a bit disappointed not seeing you dancing on the ceiling, but evenso I have to say that I admire what you've created so far. Looking forward to the next vlog.

@darrenjones3681 6 жыл бұрын

As your van build is something you have no experience of chap I think you’re doing really well particularly as everything is being done outside, no workbench, garage ect because you live on the boat and you’re alone without a second pair of helping hands so don’t be too hard on your self chap

@moondancer5115 6 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to see what you've been up to 😏👍 it's got to be a good feeling getting the pesky detailed jobs done...it's turning out really nice, well done !

@HisDivineShadow007 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoy your two series immensely. Tip: when joining wire pairs using spade lugs, cut the red leads longer than the black on one end and cut the black longer than the red on the other wire. This staggered arrangement can remove much insulation angst.

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent tip, cheers

@susanmerritt8331 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the over 14 minutes of fun watching you work so hard! I thought of doing a much simpler van project but the more I watch the more tired I get! I think I like my grey carpet a little better now. Your doing a great job!

@enigma357 6 жыл бұрын

Another brilliant vlog, we're amazed at your ingenuity at tackling the van build single handed. Looking forward to when you decide to carpet the inside of the engine room on the boat!!

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

Oooh now that's an idea!!

@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian 6 жыл бұрын

Getting glue where it is not wanted is one of life’s miseries. I do hope that you find a way to remove the overspray of glue. Keep going, you are doing great, and the resultant vlogs are so entertaining. Thank you.

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

I've found a way to clean it off, yes!

@MarkFurukawa 6 жыл бұрын

In all my projects I have followed the rule "measure twice, cut once" - only the first part of the rule ever works. I measure twice MORE and cut twice, or thrice, or .... We should start an international fraternity.

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

I can't begin to tell you how many times I measure!!

@clearprop 3 жыл бұрын

It's really coming together by this point. Starting to look like a camper rather than a van. Great series - really enjoying it. 👍

@MrBblhed 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job, here are my tips. First get some cutting blades for the vibratory tool, they will make those cuts in tight spaces a lot easier. The other tip is to get some heat shrink tube for your electrical connections going forward, it is easier to use and you will have more confidence on it than you will in tape. Also who are you kidding, your first road trip is going to be to The Crick Boat Show, everyone knows that.

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

I'm not going to Crick!

@MrBblhed 6 жыл бұрын

I would have bet money on Crick, I guess I will have stay tuned and see what happens.

@markwilliams5654 6 жыл бұрын

I love the way you just get on with it and have a go even if you're not sure what you're doing

@dougkfarrell 6 жыл бұрын

David, Another van triumph! I admire your stick-to-itness getting the carpet on the walls and the ceiling installed, and by yourself no less! Anything as adventuress as this I've tried has inevitably concluded with a trip to the ED (Emergency Department for you non-US'ers). If you do take the van out for a spin before it's complete, I look forward to that vlog as well. Doug

@dungster33 6 жыл бұрын

Love the honesty in building something yourself. Too many youtuber’s paint a beautiful experience of self builds. This is how my build would happen, lots of frustration and scratching heads..

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Just wait till you see my rant at the end of vlog 14!! ;-)

@lynnrixson3013 6 жыл бұрын

Oh you are such a scream!🤣🤣 What a totally honest account of your van fitting experience! So entertaining, I can’t tell you. 😊 thank you for sharing😊

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

:-)

@0HARE 6 жыл бұрын

That’s a lot of hard work. Thanks for showing us how it’s done. It is really starting to look good. Looking forward to your first adventure in the van. Happy Camping

@ianmedium 6 жыл бұрын

Your a better man than I gungadin ! Hats off to you for doing this, it’s looking great.

@FrazzledPup 6 жыл бұрын

So. Much. Work. Whew! Next up: shiny disco ball

@projectt4587 6 жыл бұрын

Great job! You can make it easier on the tricky bits by using a heat gun or a hair dryer, use very gently and the carpet will fall to exactly where you want it to go. Excellent work with the ceiling and wiring 👍

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

Dang, that must be what I was missing. Wish they gave instructions when you buy this stuff! Cheers for that!

@lilbatz Жыл бұрын

Oh poor you! I would have been in a pile of tears dealing with all that. Glad it worked out.

@PAKoffee10 6 жыл бұрын

Sorry to see your frustrations with adhesives and carpeting. Hopefully moving into furnishings and your plans for using this camper van will make up for it.

@markbulla1851 6 жыл бұрын

That spray adhesive makes really good cobweb finder! Nice job on hanging the carpet!

@philthefarrier9469 6 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the mirrored disco ball. Remember a couple of years ago when you plunged into your ship and worried about everything, now look at you. Fantastic.

@mozismobile 6 жыл бұрын

It helps if you offset the spade terminals - cut one wire a centimetre shorter, then the other wire on the other side of the joint. Touching is much less likely that way. Electrical tape tends to peel off over time so in a year or two you might get a mysterious short... Or use heat-shrink tubing, just don't heat it, leave it loose so you can still unplug if you need to.

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

I like that offset idea, very neat! Will use that in future, cheers

@sgit1 5 жыл бұрын

Plenty of headroom - now you won't feel limited in choice of hair styles. In this vlog it all seems to come together nicely (in spite of the frustrations) and it does look professional.

@Vandemonium 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@westcoastphoto4255 6 жыл бұрын

As always, an enjoyable experience. For the life of me, I don’t understand why there are 11 dislikes now.

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

Most KZfaq channels seem to gain a loyal band of haters!!

@micheleoftheoaks5506 6 жыл бұрын

"Dark blue with a delicate hint of blood red." LOL

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

I think I was high on glue fumes cos clearly the fabric is silver ... but the air was turning blue, that's for sure!

@garyhall9359 6 жыл бұрын

Glad you have plenty of wiggle room. Another entertaining vlog

@m00nk7d 2 жыл бұрын

blood, sweat and tiers... the ingredients of a job well done!

@annettefournier9655 6 жыл бұрын

Where to go on an adventure? Hmmm. Maybe to that alternate universe where everything measured twice and cut fits exactly. I know I would like to find it and give them back that ,1/4 inch that shows up magically after I've measured and cut . It's the only explanation for it.😨😨

@lfsheldon 5 жыл бұрын

Back in our vagabond days the question "Where shall we go today?" often attracted the follow-on question "Which way is the truck pointed?".

@lesliepropheter5040 2 жыл бұрын

When you ended up having to cut the wood around the fan and perhaps in the future try a Japanese hand saw. They cut amazingly fine

@jdknbw 2 жыл бұрын

great idea about cutting a small piece so the lights have some meat to screw into--a dab of glue so that the little piece of wood stays put just in case you need to remove/replace the lights.

@bassetmadness3625 6 жыл бұрын

David, I did mine panel by panel and then did the edges after much easier then trying to do it in one hit. You can tuck it behind the ply panels then gives a clean and tidy finish. You did well Rob&Boris Basset 😁🐕

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

With hindsight I wish I had!

@JohannaJones-dl9nb Жыл бұрын

Don't despair, already beginning to take shape and looking good. Being Vlog 13 and getting everything right without being challenged somewhere along the line would have been a big ask. I've come in from running out of Vlogs in CTC and yes I know am 4 years behind but will catch up!☺

@Vandemonium Жыл бұрын

Haha thank you and welcome along

@mememadore3174 4 жыл бұрын

You have such a wonderful inflection. You really should moonlight as a reader or voice over actor.

@Vandemonium 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I wouldn't mind but the v/o market is fiercely competitive and hard to break into. I'm open to offers mind you... ;-)

@eiclanlan2854 5 жыл бұрын

Quick tip with contact glue ,wait until the glue is tacky to touch before offering the two glued surfaces to each other. This will help if you want an instant glue joint. Cheers Ross 😀

@ronaldbell446 4 жыл бұрын

another Great watch liked the wire colour code for your Lights in the ceiling

@roygardiner4002 6 жыл бұрын

LOL David! Surgery not normally necessary but anxiety attack is IME ! If you think the van was difficult try re-installing nasty PVC headliner in a damp-ish boat....

@roygardiner4002 6 жыл бұрын

You're going to need a landing pad on the back of your narrowboat to transport the van to various destinations around the network.

@joann5157 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video! I so admire your creativity in taking on this project solo. Using the tension rods to hold things is genius. Everything is looking good! Andrew Ditton reviewed a clever little cook thingy that might be just what you need for the maiden voyage. He cooked on it and made tea. Start collecting and drying little twigs to use with it NOW and you'll be set.

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

I saw that video!

@floydbertagnolli944 2 ай бұрын

Just in case anybody else is doing similar projects and wants to buy those spring loaded poles I suggest you check in the Bath department of your local department store for shower curtain rods

@monicalifornia_ 6 жыл бұрын

Love these videos and I don't even do van life or diy. Just love watching the adventure.

@tomohawk5567 6 жыл бұрын

Single Mom RV Life pity this isn't a dating site 😊

@Rogar0 4 жыл бұрын

Well David, I congratulate you! You take on all sorts of jobs undaunted and roll your sleeves up and have a go! Things never ever go as planned, but the main thing is you get there and finish up with a pretty good result knowing that ‘you’ did it! Enjoy and be proud!

@danieltaylor5231 2 жыл бұрын

We say David's blood, sweat, toil but no tears.

@suesmith6721 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for another great vlog! You’re working so hard. Looking forward to seeing your adventure!

@mjallenuk 6 жыл бұрын

Exciting times ahead! Lands End to John O'Groats for a maiden voyage perhaps? 😜

@davidseals853 6 жыл бұрын

FAN-tastic Job. Well Done

@ghostchicken69 4 жыл бұрын

I laugh so much watching you sir. I'm working on a van myself.

@CheckFred 6 жыл бұрын

That's what I'm worried about. Those Chesterfield suites are dang heavy ;-)

@tomdallas1211 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome job David

@pootle2768 6 жыл бұрын

That was great! I know it was hard work but the carpet and fan look brilliant. How exciting! I can’t wait to see it all done.

@Mikeom41 6 жыл бұрын

I'm really impressed with your progress. Good Luck!

@susancarr9955 6 жыл бұрын

Good job, David. Patience is a virtue.

@frankangel9430 6 жыл бұрын

Good stuff mate. Well done.

@nilodrallub7812 6 жыл бұрын

Kudos for showing it like its for a new attempt !

@BruceJSkelly 6 жыл бұрын

looks great, David!

@SimBury1 4 жыл бұрын

David, I realise that I am only about two years or so behind and so I expect that your frustrations are now over, but I soooo feel for you - in fact I feel like I should apologise, for some strange reason, that you had such a tough time with it. I have been where you are and totally feel your pain in fact I’m off to flagellate myself with a broken birch twig right now, so that I can really empathise with you. I subscribe to a lot of channels, but I enjoy yours the most. Your temperament and presentation are warming and refreshing; I love it. If I was to invite ten people to dinner, you would be on the list. Whether you would accept the invite of course, is a different matter, but you get the idea I’m sure. I’m now off to catch up with the rest of your brilliant vlogs - if you can avoid stopping, I’d be grateful. Thank you.

@Vandemonium 4 жыл бұрын

Will there be a cheese sandwich on the menu?

@SimBury1 4 жыл бұрын

@@Vandemonium how does cheese on toast sound, with maybe pickle on the side?

@patrickhotra9241 6 жыл бұрын

A beautiful job. I know it's late in the game, but, heat shrink tubing could go over the ends of the wires you are joining together, rather than wrapping them with electrical tape, which can be difficult to do when the wires are so close together.

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah, alas I didn't have any big enough:-(

@luanncrownover4 6 жыл бұрын

Such determination! And it is paying off...well done!

@v.w.productions4834 6 жыл бұрын

Just awesomeness! Doing my VW T6 at the minute and never laughed so much at the similarities! Love it!

@TPSSCOOB 6 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, they make me smile as I can relate to so many of the ongoing issues 🙈😉

@lotsoflavender31 4 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoying your Van conversion. I’ve only just found this vlog. Enjoying your narrowboat escapades as well.

@kenpage1107 6 жыл бұрын

You are doing a great job Dave, I dips me lid to you.

@hamsterclamper 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, just discovered this channel and am loving the bodgery. It’s the HubNut of vanlife😂

@wayneflanagan6556 6 жыл бұрын

Compulsive viewing. Love your delivery van looking good.

@AdventuresofSarahJames 6 жыл бұрын

I love your little wiggle room dance :D it's coming together nicely now :)

@grossburger21 6 жыл бұрын

van is looking good so far and come to Cornwall we haven't got that many canals down here.

@lesleycouch6557 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting to see the build coming along and to see you learning as you go along and solving problems. Glad it's not just me that turns into a sticky mess when using ANY sort of glue :-)

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

You should have seen me with the varnish yesterday :-(

@avocado71 6 жыл бұрын

Looks good, recommend insulated crimp connectors.

@darrenjones3681 6 жыл бұрын

Dude get some shrink wrap tubes, slide onto the ends and gently heat to give a safe insulated cover to your connection and any bare wires

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

I didn't have any of suitable size and now that Maplin's shut down there's nowhere handy to buy small quantities:-(

@grahamBearman1 6 жыл бұрын

Such Patience! I wouldn't dream of attacking such a job!

@mischef18 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job so far bro, yes I think some things are put on this planet to try us out. As for where to well if it was me it would be to the sea side but as you basically live on water maybe a place up in the hill country with awesome views. All the best

@Philhoppermiller 6 жыл бұрын

The van is looking better every day you post. Do not fret over mistakes. They are learning experiences. And have a holiday. You deserve a day off and some new adventure. My wife and I are planning an adventure ourselves. I think we will drive to Florida from Texas. Probably in late May or June. We both have annual doctor's appointments in May.

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

I'm on a perpetual holiday, living on the boat ;-)

@robertcallander1065 6 жыл бұрын

Yes I think Crick also,great video 😂😂👍👍

@bgray-youtube 6 жыл бұрын

Very good progress, looking well as they say. (:> A tip for you: On the off chance you did have to take down the ply ceiling and you were worried about, as you mentioned, striping out the wood whenever you remove the screws. Get some Fireside Matches, they are longer & thicker than ordinary matches, and feed one or two into the holes you have removed the screws from to fill up the hole, break off the excess length etc. That will add back some grip for the screws when you are putting the ply back on. (;> Have a good one. Rgds, BG

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting tip, thank you

@petehalford5425 6 жыл бұрын

Don't lean against the carpeted wall too long David....you'll stick to it !!

@NoName-rz9nu 6 жыл бұрын

If I may recommend a site for you to go to, it would be Grindley Brook Wharf right on the Llangollen Canal at the top of the lock staircase.

@lesliepropheter5040 2 жыл бұрын

I know these are old but I still have a comment😀 you were dreading doing carpet around the windows because the carpet wasn’t stretchy etc. I haven’t seen that video but there’s no reason you couldn’t find what you want in carpet material with a color that offsets the grey. Plenty of colors could entertain and make for a more pleasant experience for you, the artist

@stilcrazychris 6 жыл бұрын

Bless your heart. I'm so sorry you've had a bad time with the carpet, light holes, & that bloody fan. I wish I could afford to come over to your country & help hold something in place for you. Watching you struggle with that stuff reminded me of when my Dad built out our van. It was a cool set up, but our van was much larger, full sized. Then when we built our houseboat when I was around 12 yrs old. I've done a lot of holding & handing tools to my Dad. And if I wasn't a step ahead of him I got the old hand upside my head. You learn quickly to move fast. Bc he was a big man & thoughts hits hurt like crazy. I know 1st hand it's not easy doing things by yourself. Well to me your doing great. Hopefully round 2 goes much easier. Best regards, Chris

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Chris. It's fine, it's all part of the fun!

@williambays3534 6 жыл бұрын

Loved it !! I enjoyed this one a lot. Please Oh please, please put some carpet on the ceiling too, and RECORD IT. It would be a must see. Lol.

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

Too late!

@AnthonyChew 5 жыл бұрын

That … is one 'bloody' good job!

@duanehancock4902 2 жыл бұрын

Taping the wiring is good, but an offset so that the connectors can't touch is also helpful.

@JimBiddle. 4 жыл бұрын

Some heat shrink is also useful for stopping anything shorting with the benefit of holding the two connectors together when shrunk.

@mortglickman3217 6 жыл бұрын

good job! thumbsup

@MichaelsMustang 4 жыл бұрын

Getting there, it really is taking shape, you made the right call with that little bit of head room it would be very unpleasant if you touched the roof.

@ajnin1974 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome 🤙

@avlisk 6 жыл бұрын

I cut several pieces of 1"X2" to serve as 3rd hand support bar braces, and they never were the right length. The springy-rod is genius! Thank you.

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

I've been so pleased with them!

@fallon1207 4 жыл бұрын

Dremel rotary tools have a smaller router attachment that may make trimming the boards easier for you. Just a thought for the future for you if ever needed.

@snappyfish 6 жыл бұрын

Been so busy I've missed a couple of vlogs, was expecting road trip #4 or something, ah still to come then :)

@gjmob 6 жыл бұрын

I can't wait for the episode where you fit a cassette toilet, called "I went to the danger zone".

@q80aziz 2 жыл бұрын

Great job 👍🏽 I just thought about suggesting the use of liquid electric tape sealant which would never unravel itself with time as the regular tape variety Cheers

@radioguy534 6 жыл бұрын

I haven't laughed so much for along time, I have some carpet come loose on one of the walls in my van and need to glue it back on, watching you I said to my wife, "That's me, that's exactly what's going to happen, glue everywhere, " and you sitting on the stool and glue all on the carpet behind you, hilarious. That was a good video. Allan & Anne Nelson NZ.

@Vandemonium 6 жыл бұрын

Annoyingly, I've got one bit that obviously didn't get any glue on it (on the underside) so that sags slightly. Goodness knows there was enough glue flying around, quite how I missed a bit I've no idea!