In this video, I'm responding to questions about my van build from the 1000+ comments I've received since I started filming my Nissan NV200 tiny camper van conversion.

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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Insulation
02:17 - Carpeting
04:16 - Ceiling
04:43 - Carpeted van doors
06:09 - Bench/bed
07:35 - Floor & fuel pump access
08:10 - DIY thermal window covers
10:00 - Electrics, battery & 12v cool box
10:47 - Furniture
11:58 - How much did the van build cost?
12:05 - Ventilation
12:40 - Heating
13:21 - Things missing for the van build
14:03 - Fuel efficiency

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Questions answered in the video include:

Is a van much quieter after insulating the van?

Can you use expanding foam to insulate the van doors?

Where do you source reflective foil bubble wrap insulation, recycled plastic bottle insulation & 4 way stretch carpet?

What material do you carpet van walls with?

Does carpeting a van help with insulation, condensation & noise?

Why use carpet rather than plywood on van walls?

How much material did it take to carpet a Nissan NV200 small panel van?

Can you remove carpet from van walls?

How is the rubber trim, the adhesive & the bond holding up on the carpeted van doors?

Is it better to carpet van walls or use wood?

What are the dimensions of the 3 section pullout bench-bed in your van?

Is the Nissan NV200 comfortable to sleep in?

How long does a van build take?

Why do you need a custom van bed in a van conversion?

Do you need to leave access to the fuel pump in the floor of a Nissan NV200 van?

What kind of silver foil bubblewrap insulation do you make thermal window covers from?
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Do thermal window covers keep heat in the van at night?

What electrics did you use for your van build?

What electric 12v cool box fits is best for a small van?

Do you have to screw furniture directly into the van metals walls or can it be a removable van conversion using bolts & turnbuckles?

How much does a tiny camper van conversion cost?

Do you have to put an electric ventilation fan in the roof of a van conversion?
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Do wind deflectors help with air flow & circulation in a van at night?

​Do you have to fit a diesel heater in a van conversion?
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Where is your van toilet & its setup & how do you do your shower in your van?
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DISCLAIMER: In this video, I am in no way stating that this is the proper way to undertake the conversion of a van, however after research & experience using the van, I believe this to be the way that is best suited to my van & the way I intend to use it.