How to install a DURABLE SUBFLOOR | Ram Promaster Van Build

Details on framing, insulation, plywood and installation! After driving across the country and camping in various places with my new subfloor, I realize that I absolutely LOVE this high quality foundation of my home. No squeaks, no shifts, no weak areas.

MATERIALS:
1 Inch Rigid Foam Board
Pressure Treated 2x2's
3/4 Inch Plywood

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We are Linnea and Akela. In May, 2020 I purchased our 2016 Ram ProMaster, Togo, to become our full-time home. With this van build, I am using my stubbornness and drive to show individuals that they, too, can convert a campervan BY THEMSELVES and ON A BUDGET, with a lot of learning, rolling up the sleeves, and getting to work.
Our goal is to inspire individuals to chase their dreams... to break from societal limitations and live the life they truly desire. And, to GET OUTSIDE!
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[UVBlueHoneymoon]

I watched this at least 800 times, but now I have a subfloor in my Promaster! Thanks for taking the time to make these. 🙂

[senator_]

When women are artists and hard workers in the face of difficulties. From building a dream life to building a dream camper, I am proud of you. And I am happy to see your clip and I praise you. Be happy always.

[goldielocks]

I haven't read the comments to see if anyone has wrote this but you never cut wood tight as you have to allow for expansion, if you don't do this, as the floor expands and retracts which it will with the changing seasons, when it comes up against the hard edges it can't go any further, it will rise in the middle. Holes in the floor doesn't cause squeaks, I know this has been a while ago but for anyone else reading this I hope it helps. Take care and enjoy life, you only have one! ☘☘

[stoneygreek]

that sense of pride and accomplishment is exactly why I have been a carpenter for 40 years. nice job young lady

[BelizeanBeauty]

Out of all the van builds I’ve watched yours is by far the best!.. You have made it more simple, very informative and helpful. You’ve been such an inspiration, knowing that you are a young woman doing hefty work by yourself. You’re awesome!.. Thank you and keep shining. 🌟

[missscarlett]

I have a 2015 PM ext and, like you, am building it out by myself (except I'm 1000 years older than you are). I have no clue what I'm doing except creating new 'adult' words to share with my neighbors. I so appreciate your videos because the majority of van builds are either by experienced woodworking electricians, people with friends/parents/helpers, or those who edit out any mistakes made. They make it look so easy. Simply having a screwdriver handed up when you are rooftop is so helpful. You are awesome. Please keep uploading videos- they are appreciated!

[sweet_by_and_by]

I’ve followed you and Akela for about 3 years now, and have watched through your build for entertainment purposes before. But today I finally get to watch this for help on my own build!! Thank you for choosing to share your journey building out Togo. We are so grateful to be able to refer back to this to make our own (durable) van life dreams come true 💕

[josephjuno]

I think how u were proud of the fit? I know that feeling? I've done things no one will ever see but thing Wow! That is PERFECT!

[faresmahamde]

This video is a year old so you probably won’t see this but I just wanted to say thank you!! I was procrastinating on redoing my floor because I couldn’t find anyone to help, but seeing you do it alone made me realize it’s possible!!! You did an amazing job!

[karaleigh_eva]

I watched your entire build series while day dreaming about Can life, then again while planning for it, again after I bought it, and now again and again for each step throughout my own build

[robertkelly]

I love watching you get that rush of accomplishment(and defeat🙂) that drives many men to spend all their money on tools, etc. Get after it ladies. This young lady should be your role model! She figures it out herself and makes it happen. Well done!

[mamaksstorytime]

My daughter is following you step-by-step right now. She is going to live in her van during the second half of medical school. Thank you for sharing all this information that is so empowering to young women.

[BrendaGonzalez-nxmy]

This is the best explaination for the subfloor installation I've seen so far. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[davidsmith]

Thank you for sharing. I am a journeyman carpenter searching for ideas on a van build, your advice and workmanship is spot-on. Great work on the floor framing. Not really a more efficient way of laying-out inside corners, the cardboard template is perfect.

[RainSilver]

Hi! Linnea, Great video, you did a fantastic job on your sub floor. Thanks for being candid and humorous on your thoughts and feelings while doing your floor build. You make your videos to be educational and entertaining as well, LOVE watching. Kudos to a job well done! Your beautiful friend is awesome too!

[kiaramanuel]

Just bought my van. Watching your videos for help❤️

[neilgabriel]

Your delts, arms and traps are awesome!

[jaylamothe]

Thank you for doing this video .
I have a big Ford Transit that I have been trying to put a subfloor in and thanks to you I think I can do it !! God Bless you and The Pup !!

[robtaylor]

I am from the UK and i have watched many van conversions, and may i say that yours is by far the easiest to follow and understand. When i start my build i will be copying (if that's OK) many of your ideas. Thank you for taking the time to film your progress through the build, I for one am very grateful. Cheers, Robert from across the pond.

[lisag-posty]

Just found your channel from TikTok. Awesome job on the floor!