Framing the Van w/ Furring Strips! Ram ProMaster Van Build Conversion - Episode 9 | Jason Klunk

In this video I go over how I framed out my van. Most spots I had to double up my 1/2” birch plywood to create 1” strips. In some places I used 3/4" poplar and some places it was built up 2”. It really all depends on how you are trying to lay out your walls, what you want flush, what you're doing with the weird awkward beams, etc. I had specific areas I needed flush so mine may be different than what you are doing. Crossnuts/plusnuts are great when they work and horrible when they don’t! Make sure you double/triple check your installation before you put a bolt in them! The Astro 1450 Plusnut tool is well worth the money.

I’ll be moving onto paneling the van next, so stay tuned. Yewwwwwwwww!

#vanbuild #vanconversion #rampromaster #campervan #crossnuts #plusnuts #furringstrips

[JG-kvoi]

Just a suggestion. What I normally do to transfer a pattern from plus nuts or riv nuts is cut off a short piece of threaded bolt of the size of your plus nut, grind a bit of point on it and screw it in just a bit so it protrudes an 1/8". Put your furring strip where you want it and tap it with a plastic hammer, it'll leave indentations where you need to drill.

[hartdaniel]

Great work. This is exactly what I'm also doing in my 136 Promaster, and I hugely appreciate being able to see hands on what you're doing.

[johntatman]

Jason you're doing a great job. Your attention to detail is fantastic. The detail takes time but it's well worth it in the end.

[danielvanduyne]

Yup, credit is due to you for doing a great job with detail. It has helped me a lot to have a better understanding how I may do things. My next step is framing the van. Keep up the great work. Can’t wait to see how you run your electrical 🤙

[juliep]

I really like your “over-kill” I am following your build, cuz I’m building along with you. I am sick of painting! Haha Please keep your vids detailed so I can get things figured out. Loving you videos and am anxious to see what step I am going to do next. 😀👍

[alexandriarivera]

Such incredible and informative content! You pay alot of attention to detail and it's so appreciated. Also absoulutly love your music.

[torreyfc]

I've been rolling through watching this entire playlist. Great stuff! I really enjoy your build so far and the way you view "the process". Thanks for the detailed videos as you have some great ideas to pass on!

[Curiousnessify]

Great work man, thanks for sharing. I would be so frustrated trying to do the build and documenting it, seems like double the work, thanks.

[chandler_short]

Thanks again Jason! Your vids are helping me out a ton with my build!

[TucciDaGucci]

Jason...There's going to come a day where I buy a van for myself to live in and love the workmanship that's gone into your build. I'm wondering if you've saved your notes lol

Maybe you have them uploaded somewhere 😜 thanks - A.

[jakejohnson_]

We have used m8 rivnuts for everything “structural” in our van (cabinets, kitchen, gas tanks, etc) but just metal screws for wall and roof panel furring strips. This looks like it took ages you can do a whole van in about 30 minutes with screws!
Dose look sweet tho

[kimberlyjeanne]

Clever use for the blue tape! Precision, not overkill lol

[msmargiek]

This is my first video I watched of yours. I am so happy you are really starting from scratch and showing your whole build. I subscribed. Couple of things, you might explain more about what the crossnuts are really used for. I have never heard of them. Also, maybe slow your camera movement down a bit when your are holding it, some parts made me a little dizzy, lol, Really though, thank you for going through this, my hubby and I are going to start one in the fall and really need guidence on how to even start.

[MELODYMUNRO]

I saw someone use playdoh on back of wood to help them locate the plus nuts.

[amyf]

Hey Jason! I’ve learned so much from your videos. I’m curious what the name of the tool/drill bit that you are using to make the small circular indents into the wood so the washer and screw heads fit flush into the wood? Thanks!

[animallover]

What are you screwing the frame around the fan too.? Thank you and your vids are so much help ❤️

[brucemorrice]

I used these to attach metal fenders to my Jeep. They called them rivnuts. Rivet nuts? I had two that spinned so much I had to tack weld them.

[ohduana]

I've been watching videos on plusnut installs for weeks and NONE of them ever show/mention how they get the screw into the damn rivet. I had really resigned to it being done by magic.

[jbman]

This is great! Been following along and just put in my thinsulate. Was wondering when you wire everything what your plan is? I'm worried that I'll build too much before wiring and wont be able to hide or run cable.

[danielkopaee]

Huh, back at it again, and I’m even more confused haha. The threads on my Astro seem to work perfect with with the plus nuts, no major resistance screwing the mandrel in or out or anything of the sort. Yet the machine screws are catching and grabbing, and subsequently making the nut spin. I’m thinking there might be something obvious I’m missing here😬