DIY CAMPER VAN WALLS W/ L-TRACK (100% from scratch)

DIY Camper Van Walls w/ L-Track; completely from scratch. Here's how we did it. Special thanks to Satsang Vanworks for sponsoring this video and for providing the window jambs that made finishing our windows simple and beautiful. Check out those window Jambs and everything else that Satsang Vanworks has to offer here: https://satsangvanworks.com/products/custom-window-jamb-for-arctic-tern-windows?ref=EXPLORIST&variant=40579808035007 Use code EXPLORIST.life for 5% off your purchase with Satsang Vanworks Parts (The main ones, anyway 🤣👍): Wall Panels: 13x - 4'x8' 1/4" Birch Plywood (Sourced from local lumber yard) L-Track: 14x - 48" Black L-Track: https://amzn.to/3K6Kgqw L-Track: 16x - 72" Black L-Track: https://amzn.to/3dJupCr Furring Strips: 15x - 8' #2 Pine 1"x4" (Sourced from local lumber yard) Plus Nuts: 400x - https://amzn.to/3T4dhY9 T-Nuts: 200x: https://amzn.to/3CkUHF2 120V Outlet Box: https://amzn.to/3QHxxx6 Anderson Panel Mount: https://amzn.to/3K8gAtn Tools (Again... the main ones): Pneumatic Plusnut Gun: https://amzn.to/3A9dccT Miter Saw: https://amzn.to/3wijNRs Cordless Drill: https://amzn.to/3c7ebm5 Cordless Impact Driver: https://amzn.to/3ACe2AC Cobalt Bits: https://amzn.to/3c8yuPX Step Bit: https://amzn.to/3Cle80D Drill Press: https://amzn.to/3AKeJId Pocket Hole Jig: https://amzn.to/3Ck8fRb Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/3PRRBvH Jigsaw: https://amzn.to/3PF7rJE Sander: https://amzn.to/3RfCYU3 Paste Wax: https://amzn.to/3QCr6LD Holesaw Kit: https://amzn.to/3QDIvUt Videos Referenced: Installing Arctic Tern Windows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u6nYDLOQ9s&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX Installing Insulation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a05Iz6jOJ1k&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX Installing a Nomadic 24V AC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1oqnxNJDog&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX Installing a Maxxair Fan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOxl6IZvY2U&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX Wiring Puck Lights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-YlpzrnuzI&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX Wiring 120V Outlets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=en6Q2L6Bf3A&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX Wiring 12V Outlets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nGbtOH5Dk0&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX Wiring USB Outlets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1tQWYXY2Fc&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX ➤Shop the EXPLORIST.life Store: shop.explorist.life ➤Shop Battle Born Batteries: http://battlebornbatteries.com?afmc=explorist_bb67 ➤Binge the Transit Van Build: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVfA4XCYJBkzfUXunSON1zX Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful with planning and installing your DIY Camper: ➤DIY Sprinter Camper Van Electrical Install - Full Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01F4QDVJUq0&t=1897s ➤DIY Camper Solar Wiring Diagrams: https://www.explorist.life/solarwiringdiagrams ➤How to Perform a Power Audit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a406IxiU-Xg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TU6HlMaQiCUwC20DBlyv6s_&index=3 ➤Basic Parts & Components of an Electrical System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuZg4NasCVw&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TU6HlMaQiCUwC20DBlyv6s_&index=1 ➤How to Cut Wire: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-cut-wire/ ➤How to Strip Wire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca45dL2X4SM&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=10 ➤How to Crimp Wire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmiX2XW48F8&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=9 ➤How to Make MC4 Connectors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFAKK491wj0&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=7 ➤How to Wire Solar Panels in Series-Parallel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2H8vpj8rQg&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=3 ➤How to Crimp Wire Ferrules: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8CHAVmpPFw&list=PLmvhcyi4n0TVgcroqXl5QvJM0afUes_zX&index=8 ➤How to Wire an AC/DC Breaker/Fuse Box: https://www.explorist.life/how-to-wire-a-power-distribution-panel/ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Furring Strips 02:17 Drilling Hardened Steel Tips 02:46 Plus Nut and T Nut Plan 03:55 Day 3 05:17 Plus Nut Tools Demo 07:29 Installing Plus Nuts 08:53 Countersink Furring Strips and Installing T Nuts 10:10 Installing L Track 11:04 Day 4 11:47 Cutting Wall Panels 12:17 Day 5 - Sanding and Finishing Panels 13:30 Installing Window Jambs 15:19 Wall Panels Around Windows 15:51 Day 6 - Ceiling Furring Strips and L Track 17:50 Installing Ceiling Panels 18:03 Installing Puck Lights 18:59 Shortening Nomadic A/C Bolts 19:30 Wiring Nomadic A/C Face Plate 19:44 Maxxair Fan Inner Trim Ring Install 20:02 Installing USB/12V/120V Outlets 20:56 Part 2 - A Few Weeks Later 21:30 Passenger Side - Fast Recap 23:21 And We're Finished!