How To Install A Heated Subfloor In Your Van

Описание к видео How To Install A Heated Subfloor In Your Van

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In this video, we walk you through every step it took us to install our heated subfloor.

We started by doing and research and coming up with a layout. We pulled a lot of inspo from these two channels.

Freedom Strider Channel Link :    / freedomstrider  
Humble Road Channel Link :    / humbleroad  

Most of what we did was right inside the van with a pencil, pad of paper, and some masking tape. We did eventually mock things up within Google Sketchup to get a 3D visual to get a better feel for the space.

Google Sketchup : https://app.sketchup.com/app?hl=en

One of the biggest things we needed to consider was how we were going to lay out ½ heated pex lines within our subfloor for our radiant floor heating system.

We received ours from Heatso and we went with the D5S system because it has a high altitude kit that we wanted for camping in higher elevations, but most people go with the newer D5E system. #sponsored

D5S Kit - https://tinyurl.com/4z945dy8
D5E Kit - https://tinyurl.com/2za8cbf6

Once we had a game plan, it was time for us to gather our supplies and install our joists. We went with 2x3 studs instead of 2x2 furring strips simply because they were in better shape. We ended up cutting them down to size which was 1.5”x1.5”.

2x2 Furring Strips : https://tinyurl.com/7b685tww
2x3 Boards : https://tinyurl.com/5n8k53y5
Miter Saw : https://amzn.to/3IJS1Ro
Table Saw : https://amzn.to/3rbEsEh

We waterproofed our joists and it took forever to dry. That could be due to it being Oil Based, but we aren’t sure.

Oil Based Waterproofing : https://tinyurl.com/mumt27we
Clear Waterproofing : https://tinyurl.com/bdd2zjma

Everything was adhered directly to the body of the van with a marine adhesive.

Loctite Marine Adhesive : https://amzn.to/3KUsvee
Caulk Gun : https://amzn.to/3s63NyO
Cleaner : https://amzn.to/3s6iiT8

Then it was onto the subfloor. We ended up creating our templates using scrap cardboard from our flarespace windows so we didn’t have to go out and buy/waste a bunch of brand new cardboard. Here’s a list of the supplies we used.

½ Birch Plywood : https://tinyurl.com/5chh6tpj
T Square : https://amzn.to/344ILJ1

I just used the T square as a straight edge for my circular saw cuts, but buying a track would be a lot easier.

Circular Saw : https://amzn.to/3gd9ENn
Track : https://amzn.to/3obXkkF
Jig Saw : https://amzn.to/3s5X8Vd

Then it was time for our insulation. We ended up insulating all of the areas within our subfloor that wouldn’t be receiving radiant heat with 1 ½ Polystyrene which has an r value of 7.5, but if you can find Polyiso with an R value of 9 go with that.

1 ½ Polystyrene Foamular : https://tinyurl.com/9dtxvvze
1 ½ Polyiso Foamular : https://tinyurl.com/yjt38b8r (better R value if you can find it)

All the areas that would house the radiant heat were insulated with ¼ fanfold insulation and ¼ reflectix.

¼ Fanfold Foamular : https://tinyurl.com/2p9xybfm
¼ Reflectix : https://tinyurl.com/26j78hk2

Liquid Nails FUZE-IT : https://amzn.to/3KYEIP9
Retractable Utility Knife : https://amzn.to/35qtbaO

The last big step in our subfloor installation was the heated pex line. This took a bit of research, but here’s a list of the materials we ended up using.

100ft ½ PEX : https://amzn.to/3IT102D
90 Degree Bend Assists : https://amzn.to/3g7AUwP
Heat Transfer Plates : https://tinyurl.com/mw4cekxd
HVAC Tape : https://tinyurl.com/4u6h2u5a
Heater Hose ⅞ OD : https://tinyurl.com/mr4c4c3b

Finally we screwed our subfloor to our joists and we were good to go. We used these supplies to do it.

1 ½ Multi Material Screws : https://amzn.to/3IQKqkc
Chalk Snap Line : https://amzn.to/3g80Sjt
Drill and Impact : https://amzn.to/3AKyhKK
Bit Kit : https://amzn.to/3usrCUz

If you have any questions make sure to shoot me an email at [email protected] or leave a comment!

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00:00 Intro
00:16 Our Subfloor Layout Game Plan
02:56 Laying Joists
06:27 Waterproofing Joists
08:07 Attaching Joists
11:25 Creating The Subfloor
17:42 Floor Insulation
21:43 Heated PEX Line Install
26:07 Subfloor Install
27:20 Heated Floor Test and Outro

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