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009 | 80/20 Aluminum Extrusion Van Building - All you need to know!


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Another Solo Episode between Eric and Colby where they dive into one of their favorite topics: Building Vans with 80/20 Extruded Aluminum. Here is an outline of our discussion.


0. As a reminder, if you're looking to get your hands on some 80/20, if you purchase through our link then 5% will automatically be taken off your purchase price when you check out! Help support this new podcast and the work that we do and save yourself some money while you are at it!

1. Hear about why weight is so important to manage in a conversion van.

2. We define exactly what 80/20 is and talk a little bit about its general properties. Hint: 80/20 is just a brand name!

3. Then we dive into where you can use 80/20 in your van conversion. It's pretty much everywhere, but here are the things we move recommend building with 80/20.

  • Your Bed Supports
  • Your Upper Cabinets
  • Your Main Kitchen Galley
  • 4. Our absolutely biggest tip for working with 80/20? Loosely fit things together first, and when you are all done use blue Loctite 242 to lock things together! this isn't just recommended, it's imperative!

    5. Is there anything we would NOT build with 80/20? Probably just a single thing in an entire conversion van. That's right - the headliner shelf. Vancillary (code: EWVL for 10% off) makes great brackets and a 3/8" plywood shelf will suit all your needs.


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