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How to Build a Camper Van Step by Step



Ultimate Guide How To Build a Sprinter Van Step by Step Complete Van Conversion

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Welcome Back to the Channel! Ya Kookz!
In this episode we are taking you through the entire process of converting a sprinter van in to a campervan. We’ve received tons of questions about converting vans so we decided to create a video that addresses all the FAQ of van conversions.
We take you step by step through the entire van conversion project. You will learn with easy and quick explanations how to and in what order to build out your van conversion. This episode is jam packed with info so get out your paper and pencil and get ready to start planning and executing your van project. We hope this video is helpful and leave any comments or questions and we will get back to you ASAP. Thanks for watching!

We have added timestamps so you can freely skip to any scene in the video.
Finding a Van – 1:58
Gut, Clean and Paint – 3:13
Plan Layout – 4:45
Cut Holes – 6:38
Wiring – 7:09
Solar Panels: 8:56
Insulation – 9:58
Framing 11:07
Ceiling – 13:38
Interior Walls – 13:51
Bed Frame – 14:11
Lower Cabinets – 15:19
Upper Cabinets – 17:03
Scribing Cabinet Sides – 17:48
Face Frames – 19:40
Countertops – 20:15
Drawers – 20:56
Plumbing – 21:13
Finishing Touches – 21:54

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Roof Fan – https://amzn.to/2UWVTZz
Batteries – https://amzn.to/2P1c4Bp
Flexible Easy to install Solar Panel – https://amzn.to/2T9ffIt
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Battery Isolator – https://amzn.to/37wQmM9
Distribution Panel aka Fuse Block – https://amzn.to/37vDi9S
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Thinsulate SM600L 50 Linear Feet – https://amzn.to/2SwL0vV
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30 thoughts on “How to Build a Camper Van Step by Step

  • Thank you sooo much for all the information and guidance… I totally subscribed after seeing the amount of details here πŸ˜„ I have zero experience in building at any level so your next-level demo and info style will make huge difference for me and my transit ;D awesome vids

  • Y'all seem chill af, good vibes and good vid, thanks🀘

  • Which video explains how to do the floors? I can’t find it except for on the time lapse vid

  • One of the first van conversion videos that mentions considering weight distribution. Cheers! πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

  • The only thing this taught me is there's no chance in hell I can convert a van.

  • " Gonna wanna" .".gonna wanna.." …you said it like 1000 times in this video

  • Wonderful!,…… Question… you said paint black to stop rust. Confused me. Just black paint? And painting what parts?

  • Nice detail and great ideas, thanks you two πŸ‘

  • Great vid! btw, I legit counted over 15 "gonna wannas" πŸ˜€

  • Once you have your van, how much did it cost to build it all out? I saw some conversation kits that was 30k thoughts?

  • Hello vankookz, I'm from Nigeria, I'm interested in pursuing a career in van life, how do I get started??

  • Thanks, will take my time on my van

  • What you’re gonna wanna do is you’re gonna wanna… you’re gonna wanna … 🀯🀯🀯

  • you guys awesome one question could you have used a lighter metal for framing like alloy
    much lighter more expensive tho

  • Great information πŸ‘.
    Looking forward to the build series.
    Definitely a thumbs up πŸ‘

  • I think I can do most of the work, but welding. πŸ˜…πŸ˜­πŸ˜­

  • Beautiful van & very instructional video.

  • Currently doing my insulation – so it’s ok for the reflectix to touch the metal of the van ??

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