In this video, I'll be showing how to apply 4-way stretch carpet to the inside of a van or camper to get a neat, professional finish. Covering all the metals panels with carpet, cutting round the edges and making it look neat was a real challenge but was very rewarding when it was all finished!
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0:00 - Preparing the van for carpeting
1:34 - Carpeting the right side of the van
2:52 - Carpeting the wheel arch
4:58 - Carpeting the left side of the van
6:40 - Carpeting above the rear door
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I carpeted the right side of the van first, and then the left side. Using Trimfix high temperature contact adhesive and plenty of sharp Stanley knife blades, I took my time glueing the carpet down and trimming it round the edge seals.
I used smoke coloured 4 way stretch carpet which is available in 1.4m and 2m lengths. I had to use the 1.4m, despite the NV200 being a small panel van, as the 1.4m would not have been long enough when the contours of the van had been taken into account.
The carpet stuck really well when I glued it over the Thermawrap bubblewrap insulation I had installed in my previous videos. By removing all of the fixtures, fittings and seatbelts before carpeting, I was able to tuck the carpet under and them and get a very clean, tidy and neat finish to the van carpet.
I hoped you enjoyed this next step in my Nissan NV200 camper van conversion.
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DISCLAIMER: In this video, I am in no way stating that this is the proper way to undertake the conversion of a van, however after research and experience using the van, I believe this to be the way that is best suited to my van and the way I intend to use it.