Subfloor Install | Swell Van Co

Part 1/2 of our van flooring install videos. This video covers the subfloor install, using Swell Van Co's Zips System pre-cut, insulated R-sheathing flooring (can be ordered with our DIY kits)

What comes in this kit:
•Pre-cut, three resin-impregnated OSB panels with polyiso foam (R6) precisely routed to fit inside of floor ribs exactly
•Self-tapping screws

Tools you will need:
•Power drill
•Glue (optional) + trowel/adhesive spreader

How to Install:
1. Remove factory caulking around floor perimeter of van
2. Sweep out any excess debris
3. Layout (3) flooring panels and ensure snug fit
4. Screw down your flooring using self-tapping screws and pre-marked holes in your flooring

[heycoachpamela]

Is there any sealing that needs to take place under the van where the self-taping screws were drilled?

[evid]

Are there any big box stores that have the insulated Zip boards? It's a relatively new product.

[evid]

Do you sell the template for routing the grooves into the insulation part of the flooring for those people that don't own a CNC machine?

[christopnherbooth]

Where can you purchase? We have checked HD and Lowe’s. They only cover plywood by Zip, none have foam attached.

[thisfinitelife]

Beautiful CNC work with the Zip-R. Maybe there was an opportunity to create (CNC) a rebated lap joint between the sections though? I think ExploristLife did a manual/non-CNC version of the same (rebated lap joint). I'm still torn on the need to screw to the van floor. Typically the remainder of the build (cabinets/seating/weight of electrical/water tank) should be more than sufficient to keep the floor down, and it's not like the screws make the floor sufficiently structural to avoid electrical/plumbing from being separately secured to the van floor (M6/rivnuts etc).

[charlevoix]

I can't believe you drilled all those holes in the metal floor of the van.