I Built the Ultimate Ford Transit Floor (Step-by-Step DIY)

Building a DIY Camper Van starts from the ground up! Your entire van build is only as strong as its foundation. In Episode 2 of the High Top Transit build series, I break down the exact materials, design logic, and step-by-step process I used to build a lightweight, floating, insulated subfloor in my 2022 Ford Transit 350 AWD High Roof. ▶️ WATCH THE BUILD SERIES    • 2022 Ford Transit AWD Camper Van Build Series   📸 FOLLOW THE JOURNEY Instagram:   / hightoptransit   TIKTOK:   / hightoptransit   Building a four-season camper van means planning for extreme temperatures (from 0°F to 110°F) while keeping weight at a minimum and maximizing valuable standing height. Whether you're converting a Ford Transit, Sprinter, Promaster, or any other cargo van, this video will help you build a lightweight, durable, and insulated floor designed for years of adventure. From bare metal to finished vinyl, here's the exact floor stack-up and step-by-step installation process: RIDGE LEVELING & THERMAL BREAK: Minicell XLPE Foam (1/2" and 1/16" Thickness) FLOOR INSULATION : XPS Foam Board (1" & 25PSI Compression Strength) SUBFLOOR STRUCTURE : ACX 5-ply Plywood (1/2" w/ Exterior Rated Glue) WOOD SEALANT: Bullseye 123 Primer FINISHING LAYER: G Floor Mini Coin Vinyl Sheet CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Four-Season Material Overview and Design Logic 2:36 - Minicell Base Layer & Dealing w/ The Ridges 4:23 - XPS Insulation Layer 6:35 - Plywood Subfloor Layer 7:44 - Creating the Floor Template 8:11 - Minicell Foam Installation 8:45 - Laying Out All The Layers 9:25 - Tracing, Cutting & Sealing The Material 10:18 - Test Fitting & Cutting Biscuit Slots 10:55 - The Permanent Install 11:31 - G Floor Mini Coin Vinyl 13:11 - Finishing Work: Silicone & Stair Nosing 13:40 - Final Thoughts & Outro MATERIALS, TOOLS & LINKS 1. Minicell 1/2 & 1/16th Inch from Foam N’ More: https://shorturl.at/rwHYD 2. XPS FOAM 1” 250 PSI Owens Corning: Local Supplier (call Owens Corning to locate) 3. 1/2” ACX Plywood: Local Lumber Yard 4. 3m 90 Spray Adhesive 6 pack: https://shorturl.at/rUyUv 5. Original Rubber Floor Mat 6. Scissors & Razor Blade 7. Jig Saw: https://shorturl.at/0VQPy 8. Biscuit Joiner by WEN: https://shorturl.at/QY1nM 9. Titebond III Wood Glue: https://shorturl.at/uhRfJ 10. Bullseye 123 for sealing the plywood: https://shorturl.at/6R8vc 11. 9” Roller and tray: https://shorturl.at/953Nj 12. Great Stuff Gaps & Cracks x 2: https://shorturl.at/xdFyF 13. 100% Silicone (Black) by GE: https://shorturl.at/TX8wh 14. G-Floor Mini Coin Vinyl Sheet: https://shorturl.at/0k162 15. Ultrabond 373 Adhesive: https://shorturl.at/SMjA3 16. 1/4" Nap Roller : https://shorturl.at/yqPDC 17. Sunwings Stair Nosing / Edging: https://shorturl.at/yXUVJ 18. 1/16” x 2” x 2” Aluminum Angle: https://shorturl.at/bNKmL 19. Loctite PL3x Adhesive: https://shorturl.at/LEC2I This channel is dedicated to van lifer and friend, Phillip Miller 🕊️ Until Next Time... Stay High! 🚐