How to Frame a Van Conversion | Attaching Walls in a Van Conversion
The Vankookz Van Conversion Masterclass is Finally Here! - [ Ссылка ]
96 Page EBook - How to Frame Your Van, Install Walls, Ceiling, and Floors - [ Ссылка ]
FREE step-by-step instructional video guide on how to build your van here - [ Ссылка ]
Chapters
00:00 - Welcome Back to the Channel
01:02 - Tools for the Job
02:47 - How to Attach Framing to the Van
04:54 - First Step to Framing Your Van
06:33 - What Screws to Use
07:51 - How To Make a Cut List to Speed Up the Process
09:32 - Van Conversion Framing Timelapse
10:09 - How To Attach Your Ceiling Framing
11:01 - How To Attach Walls in a Van Conversion
12:39 - How To Frame the Tricky Areas of Your Van
13:14 - How to Attach Upper Cabinets and Cabinets to a Van Conversion
15:40 - Framing Your Van for Your Layout
If you've made it this far, then maybe, you’ve watched our previous insulation post ([ Ссылка ]). Welcome to the next exciting step of your van conversion. Installing framing for your, walls, and ceiling in your van is easier than you would think and we are here to help. Most supplies come from your local Home Depot or Lowe’s.
What you’ll essentially want to do here is create a nice frame to attach your interior walls to, as well as, frame some wall support for upper cabinets and countertops and to also secure them all to the van. So they do not become projectiles. We use 1 in. x 3 in. furring strips from the Home Depot to frame the walls, along with some 1 1/2 in. #10 Self-Tapping Hex Head Sheet metal screws.
Now, you will want to measure all your wall heights and lengths along the interior ribs of the van and along the floor and the ribs on the ceiling. Once you are done, draw out your wall framing diagram so it makes more sense and to reference. Remember to add framing where you will have cabinets so you will be able to attach the cabinets to the wall. Also, note that you may need to add some furring strips where two pieces of the interior wall come together. So that way, they can also be attached to the van walls. (If there is no metal rib to attach your furring strips to ensure you have an anchor point for your walls, you will need to attach a furring strip with pocket screws, so you don’t send a screw thru the side of the van)
You will cut all your boards and install them to the van ribs with the 1-1/2” self-tapping hex head screws (Note: Screw size will vary between vans). You will also want to countersink all screws so that your walls/ceiling lay flush to the frame. The Sprinters have large cavities behind the wall ribs so you have plenty of room. ALWAYS double-check your screw length so you don't send a screw through the outside of the van. From here, you are just attaching the strips to the van matching your diagram and this should go pretty quick.
Tools we used
Litheli Impact Driver - [ Ссылка ]
Litheli Drill Driver - [ Ссылка ]
Chop Saw - [ Ссылка ]
Kreg Jig - [ Ссылка ]
T- Square - [ Ссылка ]
Measuring Tape - [ Ссылка ]
Insulation
Thinsulate Insulation - [ Ссылка ]
Reflectix - [ Ссылка ]
3M Adhesive Spray - [ Ссылка ]
3M N95 Respirator - [ Ссылка ]
1 in. x 3 in. x 8 ft. Furring Strip Board - Home Depot - [ Ссылка ]
Self-Tapping Sheet Metal Screws - Home Depot - [ Ссылка ]
Here are a few of our favorite van conversion toys
Fridge - [ Ссылка ]
Diesel Heater - [ Ссылка ]
Natures Head Composting Toilet - [ Ссылка ]
Lights - [ Ссылка ]
Roof Fan - [ Ссылка ]
Batteries - [ Ссылка ]
Flexible Easy to install Solar Panel - [ Ссылка ]
Solar Charge Controller - [ Ссылка ]
Wiring for Lights and USB chargers (Low Draw) - [ Ссылка ]
Wiring for Accessories with more power draw - [ Ссылка ]
Wiring for Batteries/Battery Isolator - [ Ссылка ]
Battery Isolator - [ Ссылка ]
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