UPPER CABINETS Part 2 | Fiat Ducato L2H2 | UK Self-Build Campervan Conversion

This is Part Two of our upper cabinet build (view part 1 here:    • UPPER CABINETS Part 1 | Fiat Ducato L2H2 |...  ) and in this video we show you how we prepared the wood before applying a finishing coat using Valspar V700 Wood & Metal paint in an eggshell finish. I must say this paint is really good and the finish is amazing. It took 3 coats but the finish is smooth and durable and definitely doesn't look hand painted.

The final stages were to cut and finish shelving, attach latches and gas struts and we also forgot to cut holes for the light switches and other items we wanted in a couple of the end pieces so we had to quickly do that before painting!

Hope you found this video interesting and might consider this method of construction for your own van. Let us know if you do, or if you have any questions.

Thanks to Ultra Vans for letting me use the corner of their workshop. If you're after a brand new VW Crafter campervan then check them out at https://www.ultravans.co.uk

Mark & Neil

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PRODUCTS USED

Ronseal Wood Filler: https://amzn.to/3ruZazp
White paint for finish coat: https://www.diy.com/brands/valspar#ic... (we used V700 Wood and Metal in Eggshell)
Hinge Jig: https://amzn.to/3tsN23p
Blum Hinges: https://amzn.to/3t9gZVT
Gas Struts: https://amzn.to/3F5ZqIE
Black Cupboard Handles: https://amzn.to/3zGiT1k
Evolution Mitre Saw: https://amzn.to/3nRGcBs
Bosch Jigsaw: https://amzn.to/3zjNMqx
Evolution Circular Saw: https://amzn.to/39zuTFX
Makita Plunge Saw: https://amzn.to/3AkimSl
Makita Combi Drill & Impact Driver: https://amzn.to/3wwzJ0B

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TIMINGS

00:00 Start
02:11 Sanding, Filling & Priming
04:26 Applying High Quality Finish
07:35 Shelving
09:48 Cupboard Door Handles
10:51 Installing the Cupboards
15:58 Finishing Touches

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WHO ARE WE?

We're Mark and Neil and this is Our Van Plan. We've always wanted a camper van and took the plunge in 2020 by ordering a brand new medium wheelbase (L2H2) Fiat Ducato. We are converting it ourselves into the van of our dreams with little previous experience. We're glad to have you along for the ride!

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FOLLOW US

You can follow our build in real time over on Instagram....

  / ourvanplan  

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