Why I Decided To Spray Foam My Custom Van Build...
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Күн бұрынSpray foaming still isn't the go to for every custom van build...but why? Here VanGo tell me about the benefits and why I went with this process to insulate my Van. Check out VanGo Conversions here:
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@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
It's coming along nicely eh? If you want some sneak peaks follow me on instagram 👉instagram.com/paulthepunter
@seanec8 4 жыл бұрын
Paul I've already rang these guys and discussed building my own setup most likely identical to yours as we share the same passions 😎
@seanec8 4 жыл бұрын
@@greendogggggg good news for us, Paul's paid the premium because it's so custom however to copy this build its much cheaper now they have experience. The owner was very accommodating in having people come Inspect Paul's van due for completion mid to end of Jan. $60k has gone into this build roughly
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
@@seanec8 Sick!
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
@@greendogggggg What's your source Scuddy o? Because there's no evidence to suggest this works.
@SnogSpit 4 жыл бұрын
is the water fill the top one? do you have to lift to water up to fill?
@jimwagner6260 4 жыл бұрын
I came to the comment section to see all the experts talk about how this is such a bad idea. I was not disappointed.
@Bryanwalsh444 4 жыл бұрын
"experts" lol
@ajsantiago2083 4 жыл бұрын
I burst out in laughter instantaneously when I read this comment lol.
@TRINITY-ks6nw 4 жыл бұрын
Yes sir Effort worth a $1,000,000 dollars Hot air 2 cents
@vazquez1615 4 жыл бұрын
Underrated comment of the year
@Midnightwhiskeymassacre 3 жыл бұрын
Same lol
@bbarker5766 4 жыл бұрын
Looking sweet man thanks for sharing the build!!
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
No probs!
@mtb_mike3293 4 жыл бұрын
Looks like the build is coming along nicely. Can’t wait to see it completed.
@jjr1314 4 жыл бұрын
Loved it Paul! Looking forward to the finished product! Happy travels in your home sweet home!
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@trex2092 4 жыл бұрын
This is how I insulated my ICF home attic. Last year's 12 month total for my HVAC system was only $168 or just $14 per month to heat and cool for a 2000 sq ft home.
@FlorisApon 4 жыл бұрын
That's interesting, so you can take these foam sprays upstairs?
@doctorjoey3 4 жыл бұрын
What climate Clay Ritchie?
@adrianandercau8923 4 жыл бұрын
@@doctorjoey3 probably San Francisco
@adrianandercau8923 4 жыл бұрын
maybe in San Francisco area
@JoshuaClarked 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video! Super excited to see all the van builds on the mtb KZfaqr channels. Still waiting for a convoy/circle the wagons episode where you all Meetup/camp out!
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Haha I'm sure that will happen this year.
@petekennedy9379 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video Paul...I am getting super EXCITED for you watching your van build dude. P
@cruisersonly 4 жыл бұрын
I had just watched a couple of episodes of Portlandia and this followed them in the que. It fit in well.
@popopopo8479 4 жыл бұрын
Keep up with the series 👍
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Will do!
@zack9912000 4 жыл бұрын
watch what foam they use, it can easily hold moisture against the metal rotting it out. Hence why truck wheel wells rot out in 5 years now.
@theronlangford8786 4 жыл бұрын
They use recycled metal it starts rusting at the factory.
@zack9912000 4 жыл бұрын
@@theronlangford8786 no it doesnt, all vehicles Include truck bodies are dipped in a zinc based solution before painting. The moisture collects in the sound deading foam and rots the beds out
@ShaunHensley 4 жыл бұрын
Theron Langford All steel starts rusting at the factory.
@kitecattestecke2303 4 жыл бұрын
@@ShaunHensley yeah even stainless and zinc coated ones.. So leads build cases from cast iron at least rust won't eat through entirely
@Ariccio123 4 жыл бұрын
Is it closed cell foam or open cell? He said it forms a vapor barrier, so it's probably closed cell. There's no way moisture is getting behind that
@oss6683 4 жыл бұрын
A great project carried out by great professionals. well done
@flyingdutch9818 4 жыл бұрын
Just had it done on mine; it’s messy! But the result is awesome, it’s really noticeable how effective an insulation it is and it’s workable after when doing battens etc
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Sweet
@CodyWBrown 4 жыл бұрын
It IS morning here! Good guess, Paul!
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Wheyyyyyyy! 😂
@BusedAsNZ 4 жыл бұрын
Looking good. That spray foam will keep you welling insulated. Its awesome stuff
@derekjarman1638 4 жыл бұрын
Looking good Paul - can't wait to see the wiring video!
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Ooo it’s coming! Think it’s ep 5.
@kst357 4 жыл бұрын
Good choice! We're going to use closed cell spray foam to insulate our upcoming cargo trailer conversion. Besides the reasons you mentioned it adds structural rigidity which is important with trailers that have thinner sheet metal than vans have. Before applying the foam with a DIY kit I'll be applying Lizardskin sound deadening & ceramic insulation coatings to add an extra thermal transfer barrier. The ceiling, walls, & floor will get a layer of cork underlayment installed over the foam before we place the decorative wall coverings.
@vidguy007 4 жыл бұрын
Does the foam cure a little more, and expand, each time it reaches a higher temperature? Formica is a lost art, but it does some things very well.
@kornee 4 жыл бұрын
Dude it’s 08:00 am where I’m watching right now. Good morning! Congrats on the pun.
@stephenverchinski409 4 жыл бұрын
Paul. I would have placed reflectrix bubble pack in the ceiling spaces before affixing the paneling. Summer heat gain is pushed out. Works great in the Southwest.
@aacc8466 4 жыл бұрын
for the price of a small home you can have this van!
@mehgusta 4 жыл бұрын
ive seen better done way cheaper lol
@InfernosReaper 4 жыл бұрын
@@mehgusta to be real, there's a lot of frivolous crap in this one.
@mehgusta 4 жыл бұрын
@@InfernosReaper yeah because this dudes a poser
@cdeboer11 4 жыл бұрын
Not anywhere near Vancouver
@thelongestnameinthecomment9677 4 жыл бұрын
It's supposed to be expensive if you're living in it
@CrusadesOClock 4 жыл бұрын
Good luck trying to remove any future panel dents
@immortalsofar5314 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's kind of what I'm thinking - especially after Luke had the ladder ripped off his van. I'm beginning to favor removable insulation and wiring conduits.
@readysetsleep 4 жыл бұрын
I had the same thought for spray foam in a home, it's going to be twice the labor for repair work. Since the contractor has to dig out electrical wire or plumbing pipes.
@CrusadesOClock 4 жыл бұрын
looking through the comments it seems there is a whole host of issues with this that were not thought of. Idk this guy, his video just showed up in my recommendations, but this seems like a poor choice. One that stops repairs from easily being done, or done at all since the foam releases toxic dust (possibly anyway) so no panel beater/welder would go near it, the chassis as a whole becomes something that cannot be recycled, the foam is a fire hazard as well as being a sponge for water (from showers/hot beverages/cooking steam). Someone else was saying this stuff squeaks after a while which I can believe since the chassis would have some give on the road, probably dislodging some foam and making it rub. Maybe some of these problems aren't legit, but enough of them are to make it not viable imo. All that said, its not my van so I don't care that much tbh
@MtnTow 4 жыл бұрын
He'll be able to pull them out with the rust holes that the foam creates.
@900vasa 4 жыл бұрын
@@CrusadesOClock closed cells does not absorb moisture
@BikeLifewithRob 4 жыл бұрын
Always fun to watch what others are doing with their vans!!
@marcusnolan9400 4 жыл бұрын
just discovered this channel super cool and solid editing !
@gnarlee4250 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! A lot of haters commenting today. Stay positive people... I thought to myself while watching this that it is awesome that you can pay someone to do this professionally while you document. Who doesn't want a totally pimped out van to sleep in over long trips! Good for you bro!
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Well as I said in the first video, I am paying for the parts inside and these guys are providing the labour in exchange for being featured in my videos. It's been a pretty great partnership and they are already getting lots of business - so it works! Thanks for the support :)
@albertanasoul 4 жыл бұрын
@@PaulThePunter sounds like a great deal if you ask me...
@scc9306 4 жыл бұрын
Van building is not a competition, but I think you're winning.
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Haha nice :)
@4DRX 4 жыл бұрын
Great sound dampener and insulated also can’t wait to seethe progress
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
🤟
@RubberTag 4 жыл бұрын
Wow, these guys knows much! Fascinating to see all this.
@planeandsimple431 4 жыл бұрын
Not sure why they put the water inlets directly above the power input but I would recommend hooking up the water first, make sure everything is dry and then hook up the power. Otherwise it's amazing. You should start arranging van competitions so you can win them all.
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Yes they are testing the water system :). Also weird how there are no other places in a van where there’s water next to electrics......wait a second.......😂
@treefaceable 9 ай бұрын
so here for the spray foam . quick Q - The battening here runs along the metal ribs of the van. Isn't it better to avoid having the frame contact the outer shell as far as possible? Running them across the other way for example so they just touch at points? Or does it make little noticeable difference in the end? - especially considering windows and doors are pretty hard to deal with in that regard? cheers
@Katastra_ 4 жыл бұрын
Am I the only one that facepalmed when they put the electric plugin below the water hookups?
@mrq1701 4 жыл бұрын
No. I did the same
@SeaDooEric 4 жыл бұрын
Me too
@StephanBranczyk 4 жыл бұрын
Not me. I only facepalmed after reading your comment.
@shadowsketch926 4 жыл бұрын
not facepalming, but seriously questioning their expertise tbh...
@mrtickles23 4 жыл бұрын
I was going to write the same thing!
@navca 4 жыл бұрын
Looks good. My only comment would be to research the type of foam used, there are some commercial products that are commonly used in car intereriors and beam pillars insulations/soundproofing, such as Ellastolan 3595/100 (approved by most car manufacturers), so you ensure is something tested according to auto tests and specs (volatile emmisions, stability under heat or moisture, etc.)
@lewisclark5694 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve done a few van conversions back in the 70’s. We didn’t have all those gizmos back then. This video is awesome. I do know, though, that some of those plywood cuts are cut and Re-trimmed several times before the final fit. Lol......lots of Re-fits. These guys are pretty good.
@slackerjo 4 жыл бұрын
Poo with a view is the best thing I've heard all week.
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Wait till you actually try it, game changer.
@phonemaninnz 4 жыл бұрын
@@PaulThePunter you wanna try the shower at Tumbledown lodge at the end of the Old Ghost road in New Zealand. Will beat any poo with a view
@joekay604 4 жыл бұрын
Loving the van builds
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@danielmtb6707 4 жыл бұрын
Loving these van builds Paul! The van is going to be sick!
@freddiestone9941 4 жыл бұрын
What he going to get sick
@norwegianzound 3 жыл бұрын
Doing my Ducato/Ram at the moment. This spend inspires me to kit it out in LVMH style, quilted leather and all that. Gold taps, star array ceiling. Better than the money that was wasted here.
@jasonfay1456 4 жыл бұрын
Why in the world would he put the water above the electric because if it leaks it would shorten electric out wouldn't it
@timreynolds6007 4 жыл бұрын
Jason Fay exactly, actually illegal in most countries
@dnomyarnostaw 4 жыл бұрын
Huh? Its an exterior weather power point. Its going to get more water from storms and drain than any dribbles from water inlet.
@ShaunHensley 4 жыл бұрын
Because one water port is gravity feed, one water port has to be a certain height for city water and you don’t want to plug an electrical cord high up on the side of the van creating a tripping hazard.
@dalelakusta8143 4 жыл бұрын
Looking great ,can't wait to see the hot tub go in!
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
That's episode 6
@4DRX 4 жыл бұрын
Dale Lakusta lol Hot TuB Van machine
@draffish5661 4 жыл бұрын
Looking good liking the chuckle brothers sketch🤣🤣 going to be a game changer for your channel paul
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers my dude!
@mtb_alan 4 жыл бұрын
Rad to see the van coming together! Paul the Crucial Team Member. 😆
@ballsakch2489 4 жыл бұрын
The stuff turns to powder in the heat great for Respiratory
@InfernosReaper 4 жыл бұрын
The foam seems to only turns to powder when exposed to UV, typically from sunlight... That's not pro-foam propaganda, but something I've seen in action. It should be fine behind those panels.
@dkphill 4 жыл бұрын
Polyurethane?
@SOLDADITO76 4 жыл бұрын
I did this in some areas of my build but put down plastic before spraying, that way it can be easily removed later. The areas I did this was the side rails in the bed of my truck. I wanted to be able to remove it when I change my living quarter design. This was a crude but fast way for me to insulate my truck bed including my canopy, with being able to do fast. I do plan on doing a low profile camper build that can be slide in and out of my truck. I plan on using aluminum frame work with insulation inside the frame. Low profile pop up campers base models can easily run 10k-12k, I hope to spend less than half that. For me this will be done just by me and more than likely out doors, and all with hand tools.
@bananas700 4 жыл бұрын
love the van build serious cant wait to see it finished
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Me too! ✌️
@bananas700 4 жыл бұрын
@@PaulThePunter really question is as long as your happy how will it compear to the single track samplers build beg yours is better tho
@GoldenShaolinNutz 4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant with the foam! Now those pesky screams wont leak or echo out while your driving away! Brilliant!
@TunedIn1 4 жыл бұрын
Great but i'd like if you showed a wee bit more detail of the stuff fitted and why
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
This is just an over view my friend, the story of how my van was built. I am not making a how to series. However the next one with the bike trays I think you'll like.
@2129078 4 жыл бұрын
I have over 15 years experience in the spray foam industry and I anticipate numerous issues.
@davidcampos8795 4 жыл бұрын
How so?
@haustierone 4 жыл бұрын
yea, why/what ?
@Martian74 4 жыл бұрын
Does it leak poisonous fumes after a while? Will it separate and crack after a while and flake away?
@RDtrailers1 4 жыл бұрын
I have been doing trailers with the 2lb foam for 20 yrs , you wont have any problems . To many key board Einsteins .
@markman63 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve had over 25 years experience in the spray foam industry and this application will outlast the van by a factor of 3
@snakekeeper2073 2 жыл бұрын
I like this. I think im gonna do this with my cargo transit. Really cant get better than this!
@jlai3861 4 жыл бұрын
There is two tanks foam sprayer kit sold at homdepot for few hundred dollars, I have used it to insulate added unit above garage, that thing is super easy to use and not messy at all, it like window gap filler in a much bigger container.
@wildmangeorgesrcchannel6916 4 жыл бұрын
Are they all short or is there really head room in that van
@OohzyJohnDow 4 жыл бұрын
I dont get it... So you use spray foam so you can get "into everything", but then I can clearly see that the thickness of the foam isnt to the max on many places? What is the use of that?
@chiane1968 4 жыл бұрын
I was going to say the same thing. Spend a few more nickels and fill the cavity, as long as you are there. 1/2" of spray foam is not much of an R value.
@heknows5418 4 жыл бұрын
chiane1968 if it is closed sell 1 in gives R-7 plus more than double fiberglass.
@chiane1968 4 жыл бұрын
Glenn Carraway yep, I’m an architect, I get it, and r7 isn’t much. He could fit another inch or two. R14-21 is better, especially the space is just sitting there waiting to be used.
@fredthebasspro2256 4 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure they left some areas without complete foam covering (i.e. specific cavities, like on the back doors for instance) so that you can still have access to replace things like brake lights, etc. when they inevitably go bad in the future and you're pulled over at a random Auto Zone - god knows where - trying to fix it while out on an adventure.
@OohzyJohnDow 4 жыл бұрын
@@fredthebasspro2256 They left 1 -2 inches structurally not filled pretty much everywhere. I cant explain that with the logics you presented.
@scheinheilig1 4 жыл бұрын
Already Waiting for episode 4!
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@B1KER 4 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome so far. Stoked to see it done.
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Me too my dude!
@MtnTow 4 жыл бұрын
I hope you used extra sealant or something. Ive seen a few foamed vehicles including a couple professionally built ones and they all rust quickly. If you dont face sub zero temps, maybe ok but condensation will always fine a way.
@mrreviewsitall7496 4 жыл бұрын
rust city. moisture stays between the foam and the paint, then you can guess what will happen. enjoy!
@tylermount9544 4 жыл бұрын
That’s why they dry and ha e the van in a dry environment before they do it and until it drys
@rolliebca 4 жыл бұрын
@@tylermount9544 That is a good technique but doesn't negate the fact that moisture or humidity always finds a way to migrate from humid areas to less humid areas just like temperature always flows from cold to hot. That's why true vapor barriers and ventilation are so important. Closed cell foam is not a suitable vapor barrier see here to know why. blog.polytechinc.com/open-vs-closed-cell-foam
@jasonstormoen 4 жыл бұрын
I have over 20 yrs of experience building rv's in the rv capital of the world in Elkhart, Indiana. I have also built schoolies and vans for about 20 yrs. I tell everyone this stuff is the worst you can use. There is a reason it's not used In rv's therefore I didn't use. In the rv industry we have done a lot of testing with foam and if failed to meet government safety standards so no go. Stick with open face insulation and put down a liquid vapor barrier before the insulation and install a Maxxair fan that way you can help control the key air flow weather it needs air pulled in or sucked out.
@Ljosi 2 жыл бұрын
@@rolliebca actually closed cell foam combined with a fibreglass shell is a perfect vapor barrier (it's even good on its own if applied thick enough btw), so the best way would be if the guy in this video used fiberglass to seal in the spray foam and lastly a dense coat of gelcoat and clearcoat. For vapor to reach through all that would take pressurizing the chamber with steam at 150psi and leaving it like that for 30 years. Btw that's basically how modern ships/yachts are made
@liamfield7624 4 жыл бұрын
great video paul and what clipless pedal would u recommend for shimano shoes
@dwightjohnson2145 4 жыл бұрын
shimano pedals...........................
@liamfield7624 4 жыл бұрын
should i get thr ones with a barrier around it or just the clip
@dwightjohnson2145 4 жыл бұрын
@@liamfield7624 just the clip
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
I have used crank brother mallets for years. Easiest to get in and out in my opinion.
@liamfield7624 4 жыл бұрын
@@PaulThePunter thanks
@Mattz341 4 жыл бұрын
Loving the build Paul, its an awesome van! Quick qu. do you remember if the hoses for the waste water & propane tank were drilled before or after the spray foaming was done? Cheers!
@grn9209 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome build Paul 👊🏼
@Bodragon 4 жыл бұрын
(4:35) - Having that electrical mains plug-in directly below the water hook-ups is a serious design flaw. Glad that's not my van. >
@thelongestnameinthecomment9677 4 жыл бұрын
🤦♂️🤦♂️It's an all weather plug
@Bodragon 4 жыл бұрын
@@thelongestnameinthecomment9677 So? What a ridiculous comment ! Imagine after five years of hard road use, and that "all weather plug" is not quite as good as it once was. Not still in the tip-top super waterproof condition than it was when new, huh ? Are you following me here?.. At that point in time, it may well be seriously compromised in it's ability to keep the water out. And when we reach this point... ...When this eventually happens... ---Do I want my water hook-up directly above the mains electrical hook-up ? Perhaps you do. Perhaps you're a fool Please reply. I'd love to here your response to this. Thanks. >
@thelongestnameinthecomment9677 4 жыл бұрын
@@Bodragon if the plug stopped working just like that there must be something seriously wrong here because that would mean in the rain it wouldn't work at that would be a huge problem so i personally wouldn't have it like that but having the electrical plug underneath the water plug is not a problem
@Bodragon 4 жыл бұрын
@@thelongestnameinthecomment9677 I never said the plug may stop "working just like that". Listen, you buy the van, And then go boil your head. Seriously, I ain't got time for this. At any time of the day or night. But in the middle of coronavirus lockdown? Are you kidding me? Oh... *_FUCK OFF !!!_* >
@Bodragon 4 жыл бұрын
@@thelongestnameinthecomment9677 Listen you numskull. My point is, is that you should not tempt fate, or providence, or whatever it is you want to call it. Why take the risk? Rather than putting mains electrical point immediately below the the main water infill point, why not just locate it somewhere else? That's all. >
@TheCrashingDad 4 жыл бұрын
Need some poopourri for that living room toilet 🤘🏼😂🤘🏼
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Haha such a dad
@Pch100 4 жыл бұрын
Wow looks great spray installation is the way to go too
@ianhollands1641 4 жыл бұрын
Spray foam is standard practice on steel boats. As they typically take several months to fit out out- gassing is not a problem. It provides acoustic and thermal insulation and prevents condensation forming on the cold steel.
@lkhmerl3537 4 жыл бұрын
He said “I get stuck with all the hard jobs” Does nothing whole video Has to choose 1 color Chooses “WHITE”
@rdizzo1313 4 жыл бұрын
HighDroFury I thought the same thing...🥴
@kevinjames7920 4 жыл бұрын
It’s was pretty obvious sarcasm
@barrytimm5497 4 ай бұрын
Not well blessed with humor, are you???
@Bodragon 4 жыл бұрын
(1:55) - Why is there no foam in that cavity in top of door ? >
@JoniAntonio 4 жыл бұрын
after doing a ton of research on spray foam before i decided to do a flash and batt in my own home, it is not recommended to expose the spray foam to extreme heat condition as it accelerates the off-gassing process. The metal on top of the van on a sunny hot summer day can reach 140F destabilizing the binding agent's int he spray foam.
@rolliebca 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it's surprising how many people only see what they want to see. Unfortunately for them.
@othmtb8211 4 жыл бұрын
Have you picked out your succulent plant yet Paul? 😂 Great in-depth videos on this build. Appreciates lots.
@rezino2040 4 жыл бұрын
You kinda look like James Blunt
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
And that's a first 😂
@theMisadventuresofaLittleWolf 4 жыл бұрын
@@PaulThePunter I laughed to much at that. Hahaha
@MrAlexTech 4 жыл бұрын
It because... You're beautiful
@hokipokist 4 жыл бұрын
So beautiful
@chukpic 4 жыл бұрын
@@hokipokist yaaa bootifaaaaaal eeeeets truuuuu
@philmtb121 4 жыл бұрын
Hey paul, why didn't u opt for a factory built camper?
@johnward654 4 жыл бұрын
Phil MTB I concur
@lukewern4857 4 жыл бұрын
Converting cargo vans is becoming more popular for stealth camping. Not paying camp ground fees and parking fees. Just park anywhere and it looks like a work van.
@MotoErgoSum 4 жыл бұрын
Might need a way to defrost the drain pipe if you're ever planning to use that in freezing temps.
@Bryanwalsh444 4 жыл бұрын
So awesome, great job
@JB50713 4 жыл бұрын
This is cool to see the progression. Do they treat the bare metal after drilling holes for water/hydro on the exterior?
@triadventure8855 4 жыл бұрын
J B most likely...at least a primer
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, please see the other episodes for this :)
@yarkmates3409 4 жыл бұрын
Zinc based etch primer at a guess
@carterp2858 4 жыл бұрын
9:53 YOU WILL THANK ME !!!
@jasonhowe1697 4 жыл бұрын
noting that the inlet requires a breaker board to be installed Also note: the power inlet should be a min of 6-7.5 foot off the ground to reduce flooding issues that might occur in a camp ground.. also note before you spray foamed you should added a back plate and ran the service wiring for both ac and dc electronics.. and fuse panels for both.. I also don't think it is a a wise idea to mix different voltages with different wattage. in most countries the world over 1-2 20 amp 220/240 VAC depending on the the air con you run as this is typically separated from the house power At the end of the day do what you like however base electrical wiring whether it be home or rv bound is based on 15 amps at 220-240 vac.. Where you start cooking in the realm off electrical fires when you start upping the gauge lowering the voltage and upping the amperages
@jonathanzappala 4 жыл бұрын
I’m glad this is a thing. I wondered if I got a van could I foam it? Obviously way better to sleep in with proper insulation in the heat and cold.
@rolliebca 4 жыл бұрын
Do your research! This is definitely NOT the way to do it!
@Heyjijdaar81 4 жыл бұрын
Is this PUR foam? This can cause serious health issues. People start to tear down their houses because of health issues here in the Netherlands.
@danielmarx3106 4 жыл бұрын
Thats because of installation errors. It needs to be done at a specific temperature, otherwise it releases toxic chemicals
@flightographist 4 жыл бұрын
definitely makes recycling the chassis unlikely.
@toki2906 4 жыл бұрын
its highly carcinogenic , also the fumes of the foam.
@digginaustin 4 жыл бұрын
@@danielmarx3106 so if done at the right temp it does not release chemicals?? Yea okk I believe that
@danielmarx3106 4 жыл бұрын
@@digginaustin I dont care what you believe. Its a fact. It has to settle properly and be done at a certain temperature to be safe. This is why its best to have a professional do it
@peterpetersen4619 4 жыл бұрын
How can you breathe in a poison cocktail?
@Ljosi 2 жыл бұрын
Spf is inert once it cures, otherwise all the people living on yachts/ships/boats would be dead by now
@MountainBikePete 4 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying this paul!! It's gonna be awesome when it's finished!🤘
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Sure will be!
@themidnightrider6805 4 жыл бұрын
Super happy for you🤘
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers my friend!
@snowflakemelter1172 4 жыл бұрын
I'd be worried about the level of toxic fumes that foam will give off in a confined space when its curing and later when the hot sun is on the panel work of the van. I wonder how long it would take for all the volatile chemicals to evaporate off fully, days, months, years ?
@dons4europe 4 жыл бұрын
Get a grip , why dont you worry about expanding foam in your house place of work etc. Surely your tin foil hat will fight off the toxic fumes.
@SlyDz420 4 жыл бұрын
It's a valid concern. No need to be a child.
@dons4europe 4 жыл бұрын
@@SlyDz420 Western Australia has lost 50 million animals in wild fires and a month before the Amazon is dying and some prick is worrying about Paul the punters fucking van posioning people. Fuck off .
@SlyDz420 4 жыл бұрын
Gus Shug You're a ignorant twat. Mentioning that he might be slowly poisoning himself in his van is a important thing to mention. It doesn't detract from other important things yah small minded fuck.
@snowflakemelter1172 4 жыл бұрын
@@dons4europe stop being a dick. If you can.
@Raycefan 4 жыл бұрын
I will admit, if I were 25 years younger, and single, I would totally do this, too.
@Ateka9 4 жыл бұрын
It's never too late man. My sister is turning 45 this year and just starting her van build
@Raycefan 4 жыл бұрын
Ateka9 yeah, I’m pretty sure my wife would have something to say about me building a camper from a van only capable of legitimately housing one person.
@Raycefan 4 жыл бұрын
This^^^like, a hundred times over
@1yachtcarpenter 4 жыл бұрын
Really cool to see how pros build out a van. Very similar to yachts.
@BenTen-jt4wt 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah except it's not
@nj4x4fever2 4 жыл бұрын
Great work on your van.
@oil_gaming7404 4 жыл бұрын
This series is amazing
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@oil_gaming7404 4 жыл бұрын
You’re a really good youtuber and you’re amazing
@TrailFeatures 4 жыл бұрын
Should have gone with “Mostly White”.
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Haha nice
@thethepete731 4 жыл бұрын
"slightly lighter white"?
@TrailFeatures 4 жыл бұрын
thethePete way too much
@thethepete731 4 жыл бұрын
@@TrailFeatures Was an Archer reference. His black shirts, and his slightly darker black shirts.
@Peter_Joseph 4 жыл бұрын
So many colors and you pick white. Man that killed me lol. Sweet build though and video.
@julianrossi8460 4 жыл бұрын
And its all coming together! Also if you read this Paul, i visited your discord and saw it was pretty basic. If your keen i can fully set it up with multiple voice and text channels with different roles and private channels as-well if you are interested. I dont expect any payment ill do it for fun as long as you keep making sick videos. Ill be able to make it pretty professional looking and can show you my server to get an idea of what it could look like. You would be surprised the amount of things that you can do to make it all very seamless and easy to use, its just a matter of knowing how to do it and having enough time. It no doubt has good potential for this community as it continues to grow. Thanks as always for the awesome videos : )
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Sure send me an email - you can find it in the about page of my channel.
@yuriboiblu 4 жыл бұрын
very nice! lets go VANGO!
@coltondonaldson9798 4 жыл бұрын
Why did you decide to put the electrical external port below the water connections....?
@RobRandom 4 жыл бұрын
in the future if any welding is needed the van will catch on fire, this is why people use removable insulation
@jasonkimbro2030 4 жыл бұрын
What you gonna weld on, wings?
@DIYToPen 4 жыл бұрын
That is definitely not the reason people use removable insulation. Who considers that their frame might fall apart in the future? It doesn't happen. It is a small disadvantage, and does stop welding but its not a deal-breaker, you could still remove bits around where welding is required.
@RobRandom 4 жыл бұрын
@@jasonkimbro2030 arches, seals, like I said in the future when these areas get corroded
@joshuaadler4259 4 жыл бұрын
@@jasonkimbro2030 mostly rust repair which is something you should fully expect in a van your going to travel in a lot
@xMrjamjam 4 жыл бұрын
For sure, these DIY lovable homes should be able to be lived in for the long term. A lot of people who are thinking or who have built these don't ever think about the long term of living in them you have to think what could go wrong in the next 10 to 20 years of living in it
@WilliamFiler 4 жыл бұрын
I am looking into cork sheet panels. Anti fungal, quite and you can stain it.
@MagivaIT 4 жыл бұрын
looking great, good luck with the tankless water heater, hope you dont waste gallons waiting for it to heat the water
@tindjin07 4 жыл бұрын
Why would they put the electrical connector directly beneath the two water connections? Just begging for a leak and short or corrosion. Loving the build otherwise.
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah wow, no idea how a car manages to survive with its engine so near to all that fluid. Holy moly!
@tindjin07 4 жыл бұрын
@@PaulThePunter Your sarcasm lacks. Your comment also shows you have zero clue about what I was asking about. Don't forget to refill the bumper fluid putz.
@L.SPARROW58 4 жыл бұрын
I think you might need a few more screws to hold ya floor down mate, there's nowhere near enough!!!!!!
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Elle oh elle
@BikeAndThings 4 жыл бұрын
Looks good. 👍
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael!
@sportytone1 4 жыл бұрын
1973-1978 GMC motorhomes were all insulated in this way. Their body is made of aluminum and reinforced plastic, the same type of plastic that the Chevy Corvette used. It does deteriorate, but it takes a long time. Most that are still on the road today still have an effective amount of foam still intact.
@ACTUALLYRICH 4 жыл бұрын
Be careful with toxic off-gassing bro!
@dylangarner1495 4 жыл бұрын
The gas is only toxic in the application process, once it goes off its fine, unless the foam machine pumps the mixture out off ratio
@restfulplace3273 4 жыл бұрын
If the foam is not disturbed after curing it should be minimal. Add the interior trim sealing vapour transmission it will be lower. Still not sure I’d trust it.
@restfulplace3273 4 жыл бұрын
www.epa.gov/saferchoice/potential-chemical-exposures-spray-polyurethane-foam
@kickliquid 4 жыл бұрын
After reading everyone else's comments I just wanted to add my own obligatory "you did that wrong" comment here because I'm an expert at something i've probably only read about online and now that makes me an expert and I want everyone else to see my comment because i'm self important and want the whole internet to know it.
@norwegianzound 3 жыл бұрын
You are so up your ass. But that was the idea, right? Well done!😀
@parodoxis Ай бұрын
Yes thank you, summed it up perfectly
@colindixon9543 4 жыл бұрын
Paul having a decent kharzi marks this out as a very British van build. It looks amazing :-)
@PaulThePunter 4 жыл бұрын
Haha that took some googling! I’d like to think that toilets are a global thing :)
@TheDeepDiveLLC 4 жыл бұрын
the foam and the metal are the exact same temperature. Different materials transfer energy faster than others and metal is one that transfers a lot which makes it feel cold.
@chrisrynn1 4 жыл бұрын
Hope you never get any rust on that, because no welder will be able to fix it now. It's essentially irreparable.
@mehgusta 4 жыл бұрын
just took away like 99% of the value of the van lol
@heknows5418 4 жыл бұрын
Chris Rynn it's called cutting the foam back so it doesn't catch fire , the same way you would do fiberglass insulation.
@chrisrynn1 4 жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried getting spray foam off metal?
@heknows5418 4 жыл бұрын
Chris Rynn wire brush , acetone is what works for me, and besides I've never had any welding done on a vehicle body , maybe on the frame or hitch . I mean I'm 68 years old and if welding was common place on the vehicle body I would think i might had a chance to need it since I've been driving.why worry about something you may never need.
@chrisrynn1 4 жыл бұрын
Welding on the body of a 20 year old LDV like mine is commonplace. You can say what you like about expanding foam, but I have had enough bad experiences with it that I wouldn't ever use it anywhere, especially on my precious van.
@davidr9876 4 жыл бұрын
why use spray foam? because you like outgassing? Now to watch the video and see if I'm right. Somehow I think he's going to talk about better insulating properties and not even mention outgassing. The build is looking great
@PabloMuerteUno 4 жыл бұрын
Thinking about doing this on the barge. What kind of foam is that and how much costs such service?
@IdaTobias 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! This looks way better than the spray foam in our van 😂 like your video 👍
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