Sprinter Adventure Van Build Series Episode 23: In this installment of the Sprinter #VanLife Build Series we are installing Phase I of our custom internal support structure for the ceiling as well as the wall transitions. This will be the foundation of our roof panels as well as the mounting structure for our overhead cabinets. Unfortunately we couldn't find anything we liked on the market already that fit our exact needs or wasn't overpriced, but fortunately we can solve our own problems here and made these exactly to our specifications. By using metal we can have a higher strength to weight ratio, keep the ceiling supports super thin saving precious van space, and have confidence in predictable yield strengths.
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Tools Used:
- Dewalt Right Angle Drill - https://amzn.to/3YsJM5V
- Dewalt 20V Drill - https://amzn.to/3UAdapE
- Deburring Tool - https://amzn.to/3NOjy8K
- Dewalt Vacuum - https://amzn.to/3NQHTuI
- Air Nozzle - https://amzn.to/3UBaLeh
- Cobalt Drill Bit Set - https://amzn.to/3UAEvbj
- Starrett Center Punch - https://amzn.to/3WC94Oz
- Metal Magery Drill Stops - https://amzn.to/3WHrm1a
- 25/64” (M6 Rivnut) Step Tip Drill Bit - https://amzn.to/40IGzjw
- 19/64" (M5 Rivnut) Step Tip Drill Bit - https://amzn.to/42BN5ew
- Noga RC2000 Deburing Tool - https://amzn.to/3CtqaHR
- Noga RC2200 Deburing Tool - https://amzn.to/4104oFa
- Astro PRN1 Rivnut Setter - https://amzn.to/3Cv1Zsy
- Astro 1423 Rivet Tool - https://amzn.to/4jIfVQv
Supplies Used:
- Trimlok edge protector - https://amzn.to/400X0rf
- LB8023 Anti-Sieze - https://amzn.to/4hhcbEd
- Red Loctite - https://amzn.to/3Ctq5E3
- M6 Rivnuts - CAL2-610-4.2
- M5 Rivnuts - CAL2-580-3.3
- 5/32" Rivets - https://www.mcmaster.com/97530A035/
Video & Sound Equipment Used to Make this Video:
SE Electronics Neom USB Microphone - https://amzn.to/3Aac34P
Rode PSA1 Mic Stand - https://amzn.to/3H96FmR
DJI Wireless Microphone II (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED) - https://amzn.to/3NSX1rA
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo - https://amzn.to/3VJWXiv
Sony AR7II - https://amzn.to/3CmDN9c
Sony FE 16-35 F4 Lens - https://amzn.to/3ClzhI8
Sony FE 85 F1.8 Lens (super crispy close-ups) - https://amzn.to/3DRMXeu
SanDisk 2TB Extreme Portable SSD - https://amzn.to/47GXpSw
Video Contents & Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Moonraker Design Co.
1:26 - Wall/Ceiling Corner Braces
6:00 - Roof Cross Braces
11:29 - Cabinet Supports
15:55 - Installed Overview
17.50 - Moonraker Recap
19:34 - Outro
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