The van build starts today! We’re converting a SUPER high roof Ram Promaster Van into our new traveling tiny home for full-time van life! 🚐
Episode 171 | Filmed March 2025 | Van Build Ep. 1
Subfloor
- 3/4” Radiatta Pine Plywood (3 sheets) - https://tinyurl.com/3cpnmfnk (THD)
- 1/2” XPS Foam Insulation Board (3 sheets) - https://tinyurl.com/46dmracu (Lowe’s)
- PL Premium Loctite (13 10z bottles) - https://amzn.to/3E8GFd2
- Waterproofer - https://amzn.to/3XOtvZw
Roof-top Fan
- MaxxFan (6200k) - https://amzn.to/42meW0B
- Butyl Tape (20ft) - https://amzn.to/4i6apFB
- Lap Sealant (1 Tube) - https://amzn.to/4i1mueU
- Metal Cutting Jigsaw Blade - https://amzn.to/4lhsa7t
- Primer Paint - https://amzn.to/3E879LM
Sound Deadening
- Kilmat (36 sqft x 3 boxes) - https://amzn.to/4cjObhL
Tools
- Jigsaw - https://amzn.to/4i7Yt65
- Circular Saw (brushless) - https://amzn.to/43GIFDY
- Sander - https://amzn.to/4hZ0LEs
- Router - https://amzn.to/4li2WpD
- Masks - https://amzn.to/3Ykoh7P
- Overalls (women’s) - https://amzn.to/43Ihs3B
- Overalls (men’s) - https://amzn.to/3YnEbOT
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Chapters
0:00 - Super High Roof Promaster Van
1:30 - Rigid Foam Board Insulation
2:20 - Where Are We Building?
3:00 - Routing Plywood
6:24 - Priming the Floor
7:49 - Cutting Plywood
10:09 - Subfloor Test Fit
12:34 - MaxxAir Roof Vent Fan
18:55 - Roof Fan Reveal
20:44 - Kilmat Sound Deadening
21:00 - Subfloor Install
27:30 - Why a Super High Roof Van?
28:38 - bloops
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