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How to make bamboo table top for Lagun

This video shows how we made a Lagun table top out of bamboo plywood. For information on how we installed the Lagun table base into our van see Part 1 of our Lagun table install series. If you found this video useful, consider donating to our channel using this link: https://paypal.me/dadsvan #dadsvan #vanconversion #vanlife #CommissionsEarned […]

Part 3 Install of Scopema RIB Altair in Sprinter van

In the final video of our seat bed install series we bolt the seat through the finished floor and secure under the van with backing plates and nuts. We also modify our platform bed to allow the seat to convert to a bed. Disclaimer: This video shows how we installed the Scopema RIB Altair seat […]

How to install Lagun table base

This video shows how we installed a Lagun table in our Sprinter van. Links to products used: Filler panel: https://diyvan.com/collections/door-panels/products/insert-panel-for-sprinter-ncv3Table support: https://www.lagunusa.comAC/USB outlet: https://amzn.to/33qQrF9 If you found this video useful, consider donating to our channel using this link: https://paypal.me/dadsvan

Finished floor install part 3: Install vinyl plank flooring

This video shows how we installed vinyl plank flooring over the subfloor in the front half of our Sprinter van. The flooring goes on top of the subfloor and step extension we installed in parts 1 and 2 of this series.

Sprinter finished floor install part 2: Install step extension

This DIY video shows how we installed a step extension in our Sprinter van so that the floor extends out over part of the sliding door step. This extension will allow our galley kitchen to be located on the sliding door side of the van.

Sprinter finished floor install part 1: Reusing the stock flooring as a subfloor

In this video we show how to take the stock wood flooring from a Sprinter van and prepare it to be a subfloor under your finished flooring (i.e. vinyl, etc.).

Install of Scopema RIB Altair seat bed in Sprinter – Part 2 – Drill holes and make backing plates

In part 2 of the seat bed install series I show how we located through hole positions, drilled holes, and fabricated steel backing plates. Check out our youtube video and links to products used below: Products used: Seat bed: https://scopema.com/en/banquette/altair-3p-2-seats/ T square: https://amzn.to/3Cgwts7 Step bit: https://amzn.to/3ndtWdS Flat bar steel: https://ebay.us/IukTOL Saw blade: https://amzn.to/30wSeHr Primer: https://amzn.to/3DhIA9s […]

Product Review: Eureka! Jade Canyon 4

I’ve been looking for a great beach camping tent and I finally found it. This tent is super easy to setup, has excellent air flow, tons of headroom inside, and is made of high quality materials. A nice upgrade from the Copper Canyon model. Check out our product review video on youtube: Products in this […]

In Depth Review: Yeti Hopper Backflip 24

We recently picked up this awesome portable soft cooler backpack from Yeti and have been so impressed with it we decided to write a review. A must have for any beach goer!

Scopema RIB Altair 2 person folding seat bed

The crux of the van conversion has started! We finally sourced a Scopema RIB Altair 2 person folding seat bed from Europe. Once we get this installed, the rest of the conversion will fall into place. Our kids have outgrown sleeping comfortably across the front/rear passenger seats, so replacing the rear bench seating with this […]

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