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Behind the scenes, private discord server: / @morleykert
CHAPTERS:
00:00:00 - We bought a van! (insulation, subfloor, fan installation, wiring)
00:21:41 - Seat swap road trip, installing the skylight and building the benches
00:40:13 - Building the cabinets and pull-out platform
00:59:13 - Turning a free slab into custom window frames (while getting married)
01:18:32 - Turning a free pallet into a van workstation, water fill port, vinyl flooring, drawers
01:33:24 - Building our counters and dining table from free wood scraps, sink and stove, upper cabinets, systems installation, MOVING IN!
01:51:09 - First week living in our (unfinished) campervan: problems and solutions
02:04:28 - FINISHING THE BUILD
VIDEOS:
• Everything is about to change.
• Turning an Empty Van into our Dream T...
• 47 Days until Move-In (ready or not) ...
• Beautiful Free Slab Turned into Custo...
• Turning a Free Pallet into My Dream Desk
• Turning Free Wood into our Dream (tin...
• Oddly Satisfying Hacks for Tiny Spaces
• Couple Builds Their DREAM VAN... Whil...
RESOURCES/MENTIONS:
Bench seat to bucket seat swap tutorial: https://www.vanlifeoutfitters.com/swa...
Pull-out deck inspiration: @MaxandOccy
Huge thanks to Markis from @smalltown.builds for giving me the beautiful slab of birch for our window frames! / smalltown.builds
Table saw jointing tutorial: • Table Saw Jointing WITHOUT A JIG! - H...
Catskills Mountain Maker Camp: https://catskillmountainmakerscamp.com
Converted ambulance by Josh Sheldon: / josheldy
The Northern Joinery: https://thenorthernjoinery.ca
Making the crescent coffee table: • Turning Free Wood into a $1,900 Table
THINGS I USED IN THIS VIDEO:
WOODWORKING TOOLS: https://www.amazon.com/shop/morleyker...
VAN CONVERSION SUPPLIES: https://www.amazon.com/shop/morleyker...
TotalBoat products (save 5% by using these links):
Halcyon water-based marine varnish : https://www.totalboat.com/products/ha...
Penetrating epoxy: https://www.totalboat.com/products/pe...
High Performance epoxy resin: https://www.totalboat.com/products/hi...
Medium hardener for high performance epoxy resin: https://www.totalboat.com/products/hi...
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:
Blue Sea Systems Battery Switch: https://amzn.to/49wSXHg
Blue Sea Systems AC Main panel: https://amzn.to/47kGBAx
Blue Sea Systems 12 volt fuse block: https://amzn.to/3Qosrqs
Save $50 on Battle Born Batteries and 25% on merchandise with the below link and code "morley":
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Batteries - 270Ah 12V LiFePO4 Deep Cycle GC3 Battery: https://battlebornbatteries.com/produ...
Bus bars - Victron Lynx Distributor: https://battlebornbatteries.com/produ...
Battery monitor - Victron BMV-712 with bluetooth: https://battlebornbatteries.com/produ...
System monitoring - Victron Cerbo GX: https://battlebornbatteries.com/produ...
Touch screen - Victron GX Touch 50: https://battlebornbatteries.com/produ...
Solar panels - 2 x 200W 12v monocrystalline solar panels: https://battlebornbatteries.com/produ...
Solar charge controller - Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/70: https://battlebornbatteries.com/produ...
Inverter charger - Victron Multiplus: https://battlebornbatteries.com/produ...
Alternator charger - Victron Orion-Tr Smart 12/12-30A non-isolated: https://battlebornbatteries.com/produ...
MY FAVORITE THINGS:
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