Foam Camper Van Glue Up -Foam Building System Vol. 4

Volume 4 of the Complete "Foam Bones" Camper Van Building System. Gluing up the XPS foam bones cabinetry with Foam Fusion, Gorilla Glue Original & Gorilla HD Construction Adhesive. For use in self built Ford Transit for full time van life with foam core structure for ultra light and highly insulated camper van build.

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Vol. 1 of this Series - System overview:

Vol. 2 of this Series - Glue and Screw Tests:

Vol. 3 of this Series - Fixing Foam Anchors

Prototype Foam Cabinet Part 1:

[charlesvangorkom]

Over last ten years I’ve built out two different vans this way. I recommend it totally. I never wanted the trouble of making a comprehensive video of the process, and I’m so glad this is what you have done.

[haydenjudah]

Thank you for all of your information!!!! Very helpful

[augiemattheiss]

Wow!, your patience is amazing, I don't even need this but now I want to try to make something this way! ;-)

[wiiten]

Thank you for all your videos ! I made an XPS coffee table thanks to you, reinforced with fiberglass sheets and then coated with cement for a « rock » look. It looks heavy and actually weights NOTHING 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[corytoddmusic]

The Gorilla HD makes good sense; using flexible adhesive to be consistent with the properties of the foam, then dealing with the exoskeleton/skin as required. I've been watching boat building videos for a few years... where the process is: Skin first (sprayed fibreglass into mold), then fibre glassed plywood/balsa/composite/foam is used for internal bulkhead strength to keep that exoskeleton in place. Lately I've been looking into "foamy" designs for an ebike camper, so: I'm fascinated by this kind of architecture/industrial design. This is like an elegant reversal of the boat building process, with proper experimentation to see where strength is needed. I love it! I love that you are willing to test and see what works. I also appreciate the honesty in showing us what didn't work or what you might do differently next time. In response to your request for what I would like to see: I look forward to seeing more.

[joncopes]

So much science involved, very refreshing to see this level of detail

[AlanAlanAlanDave]

It's so good that you had shown all your R&D, experimenting, reasonings and results. So clear and easy to understand. I know from experience that the Gorilla glue will flow a little more if it's heated.

[wrathofsocrus]

The skin stuff sounds interesting. There are tons of ways to make composite materials from different layers and it's great to see people sharing their experiences. Thanks!

[cherriecamilleri]

Thank you for these videos, they have given my love of cardboard forts a place to be expressed. Everything is cut, with a steak knife, and starting the glueing today. Grinning ear to ear.Thank you for the joy!

[LawrenceTuckerFyretuck]

The "shear" strength is where the drawer slides are putting pressure. Your screen material added to the foam surface improves the shear strength as well. GREAT information presented.

[lovelyscarlett]

This is by far the greatest resource I’ve seen when researching van builds. Thank you so much for these, I feel so much better about diving into a diy build!! Now I just have to get my husband to watch!! He’s not as convinced as I am of a diy project!!

[mrfairino]

St first I thought you was a carpenter by trade, now I think your a teacher.

[sacredcowbbq]

Thanks! Appreciated all your trial and error. That's real science.

[musicauthority-ktzy]

This foam is pretty forgiving to work with. and the way you used it makes it disperse the load, and shock, and wear and tear, evenly. and have just the right amount flexibility. and showing you're trials and error in these videos. makes so others don't have to experience the same thing.

[mattdelcomyn]

Love the versatility of this material and methodology! Looking forward to see how you do the final finishes and edges.

[michaelschneider-]

+1 ... Subscribed... "Foam Bones" is onto something... Truly innovative construction methods. .. Lightweight is where it's at.... Somebody provide Foam Bones a CNC machine.. Cheers, Vail, Colorado

[collateralus]

getting some massive inspiration from your build. As a composite engineering technician I think you've got some great experiences and recommendations. I hope to extrapolate upon them and provide some more feedback on my own bonding experiences, albeit on a smaller 'truckbed camping platform' type build. I'm building in the next few months and will keep you updated!

[NoConsent]

Man, Thank you for all your actual testing. I think you did about the best anyone could have done with testing and getting really good information out. Really like the use of materials. Good Job!!

[ladytrader]

Poor Puppy!😂🤣 I enjoyed watching the chill slide, then you two laughing hysterically.🤣 These vids are very interesting...I'm building out a Sienna and rethinking my build.thank you!

[MandriaA]

love how the UNI BODY is a beautiful illustration of COMMUNITY!