2.Self-Build DIY Campervan. Marking out curved panels & insulating.

Here's the second video in which I show how to mark out the curved profiles on the van sides and transfer those to a sheet of MDF along with insulating the van with loft insulation rockwall spaceblanket from Wickes DIY. See my channel for many other videos.

Note for a couple of main partition panels I am using 18mm MDF board. In general this is NOT a suitable material for motorhome construction. It is too heavy. However, for a couple of main walls I decided to use it as it is quite stiff and will save on additional framing. Also some large openings are cut in it so there wont be solid MDF. It will help me complete the main walls in the minimum thickness which is quite important as space is very important in a panel van conversion.

For most of the panels I'll be using 6mm ply, 3mm ply or hardboard. You can also buy special lightweight vohringer ply but this is quite expensive. Whatever method you use it is important to calculate the weight of the parts you are using and ensure that the total payload of the van is not exceeded while still allowing for passengers, water , and holiday equipment etc. More of that later.

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[jurassicnev67]

I love the tick board marker technique......excellent, what is it called... i think you are very clever.....seriously.

[MakeYourOwnMotorhome]

@jurassicnev67 Hey thanks! But as I said, it's not original to me. I think it came from shipbuilding where they are trying to fit out inside a sharply curved hull, but also very useful in vans with curved sides :-) !

[stormbytes]

VERY good video! Informative! Thanks for taking the trouble to show others (hopefully so they/we don't have to blunder on our own!)

[MakeYourOwnMotorhome]

Cheers. There are other profiling tips such as templating, profile gauges, or even just measure coordinates and plot, which I show in other videos, but this one here is suitable for large areas. I think they use it in marine fitters when they have to fit in partitions against the curved sides of the hull.

[paulojarro]

Great Idea!!!

lovely start to put this videos on the youtube!!!!

byyee

[luciantrofin]

you must cover the frame with isolation also, don;t let it close to the inside panel you will get water from condensation in the walls

[testbooster]

Thank you for the video... I was trying to figure this out but you saved me from a trouble.

[Zeamus634]

Wouldn't it have been easier using spray expansion foam insulation?

[lvnthen]

Some great information I can use as I stumble through my conversion. Guess now I need to watch the rest of your posts to see what else I can learn.

[stormbytes]

Speaking for myself, all tips are more then welcome! In fact I'm eagerly looking forward to #12. I've been following your progress avidly! I loved your tip with the felt marker and the cardboard 'bridge' piece - transferring the pattern. Really.. Excellent! Thanks

[TK42138]

Great profiling tip. I've used similar method when fitting wood floors and having to cut around door frames etc.