would the sprinter frame hold weight if say we added rail frames, the perpendicular rails to hold solar panels as well as rails that extend past the width of the sprinter for a hammock/ drying clothes

both junk, go transit

So what's the van lookin like nowadays?

Did u drill in the extra holes in the roof at the ends?

I understand for converting to van 4 cylinder in btter deal but what bout working van with 1 to 3 pallets of product ? What your opinion ?

Why does the largest benefit to a diesel get completely ignored. Diesels go well over the life expectancy than a gas engine. Is this fact? I regularly see 400k on frisked, never gas engines.

Thank you!! For this video

Where did you guys disappear too?

Why don't they make a straight/inline 6cyl diesel?

Please give us an update.😊

Don’t even have to watch the video . The obvious choice is diesel.

There’s a lot of garbage on the net but I have to say you guys crushed it with the instructional.

Hi. Would it be possible to send me a picture of how the burglar bars worked for your Troopy's sliding windows. I want something I can take off easily

I was about to not watch this, cus for the Apocalypse, u Need a Veggie Diesel. But, the Interior Build, interested me

Awesome. Can a lift gate be put in? I’m looking to possibly get one of these to haul products for a vending business

How far apart did you place your maxfans? I am trying to determine where to place the fans

What type of Birch plywood did you use? The link didn’t work for me.

Regarding gas mileage, did you do a comparison between actual calculated gas mileage vs the vehicle's computer generated values? I have never seen a vehicle accurately provide a gas mileage value, as they are always optimistic in my experience.

Hi from Australia guys I’m currently debating selling the 1hdt 80 series and buying over here in Oz a hzj78, which has the 1hz naturally aspirated motor , how did you guys feel when you went from the 80 to the stock 1hz for touring and highway cruising , any info would be fantastic, hope your both well .

Butyl based noise control products are not the healthiest substance. You don't need heavy stick on noise control if using 3M Thinsulate. Wool contains residual pesticides from treating sheep for lice.

This might be stating the obvious but why did you not space the furring strips the exact width of the insulation wool?

How many miles have you covered? Is the tower still solid?😊

Hey guys! Excellent video, very helpful for my build I'm starting now! Not sure if I missed it in the video, but did you do any additional flooring on top of the sub floor? Like wood planks or vinyl? Also, are there any non-toxic or natural glues that you would recommend?

Why series wiring vs parallel? I see the question was asked a couple of times. In series isn't the voltage accumulative? Three panels would be 36v? Hoping you can help here.. Thanks.. I'm a subscriber now. :)

Binge watching ALL of your informative videos. Waiting to see you add a motorcycle hitch to your van so you can take along a bike!!! 😁😁😁😁

As a motorcycle enthusiast I'd love to hear your thoughts on the different engines knowing that my future van will either hitch-carry my bmw gs......or load it directly into the rear of my sprinter 170. I'm retiring this year and will have a van built to travel North America!!! One of my motorcycles will always accompany me....either my bmw gs....or my triumph speed twin. What are your thoughts if you were in my shoes? Diesel? Gas? Love your channel....will continue binge watching your stuff later today!!!! Subscribed to follow along on your adventures!!!!

Hello. Thanks for videos. I want to install an awning and some solar panels on my sprinter 4500. What kind of crossbars do you have? Thanks

By far the most precise and detailed MaxxAir fan installation video I've seen yet. I LOVE the way you made the wooden frame. I've never seen it done that way before. I will be copying your technique.

To grind the metal edges you could use a die grinder, air powered they cost about $70 CAD. They run at 25,000 rpm and can trim a window in about 3 minutes. Once again you need that darn compressor.

I’m not listening to this beta

I know you have taken a break from posting the van build, but how has the Mercedes gasser been doing up to this point? Still happy with your choice? Even as the weight of the build is added into the equation? Thanks for all of your content so far.

I wish i would have seen the tip about predrilling the pilot holes. I just installed 2 awning windows in the back of my Sprinter and the screws were really hard to get tightened all the way without them but they're done!

Watching your vids from Sacramento California : ) currently building 2016 Ford Transit high roof and this vid is good example for me to use to build my van to travel California and other amazing states and parks

Thanks for the info.

nice how to. small rip when cutting the roof you have the issue the roof ribs are higher so you have to balance the jigsaw. when you use a some wood on the other side you level it out and you don't have to balance the jigsaw

Definitely watching this after having my fan as the first big project ... DEFINITELY wish I had started with subfloor! Completely agree with your points at the end of the video. I can't wait to keep following along! I'd love to hear if you've had any issue with moisture getting under the subfloor - did you seal it off?

You guys are teachers! Love ur channel!

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Ditto. I just installed my Maxxair this morning. I used butyl tape to build up a thick stack to compensate for the ridges of the roof. Before I apply all the screws, I realized the screws will compress the plastic flange onto a pile of..mud. So my engineering mind kicks in, this is not structurally sounded... stop. Now I just saw you used an adapter plate. But the link does not work any more. Hmm. I may have to rig up something. Could you verify the link for us. TIA

Where was the 3M windshield adhesive..As that thing will leak without it..Trust me.. Friend of mine built these Vans.. As that 3M also holds the window in place from vibration and blowout....The screws will vibrate lose over time...

Thank you for your video. Does your floor wiggle a little. My floor drops down on the outer edge an I can’t get it to level

I notice on all builds I've seen the Kilmat is minimal on the sides and is not used to fill the entire sections. Any particular reason for this? Seems like more would help. Is it an issue of added weight? Great video and thank you for sharing.

Really great video! Thank you.. We are early in our research so this really helps!

Really good video. Curious, did you apply any sound deadening mats to the sliding door or above the driver and passenger headliner area. Thanks for sharing your videos.

Where are you guys? Why did you stop bulding? Looking forward to see your new films.

Hope you're still checking these comments as this was several years ago! Thanks for the videos, very helpful. Did you have to use spacers for the factory hardware or were the bolts long enough to span the height of your built up floor? Thanks.

Everyone has a Maxxair maxxfan install video. And every one of them install it exactly the same way. yet, look for a video on wiring up the Maxxfan to a starter battery and no where does one exist, no images on messageboards, not wiring diagrams, nothing. the Manual that comes with Maxxair fans/vents, doesn't even have a single word about wiring. It's by far the strangest thing about building a conversion van from scratch.

I think I like the butyl tape between the roof and the adapter plate. I've seen Sika adhesive used/suggested here, but I like that the butyl tape is probably easier to remove in future (be it for changing out a defective fan or changing out to an AC unit on the same location.

Very informative! Thanks for this one!