We Fitted The Best Campervan Fan On The Market!

We're fitting the Nomadic Arc Air+ 2 campervan fan into our L4 Peugeot Boxer build, Brian! It wasn't all smooth sailing—from cutting a massive hole in the roof to a pretty scary ladder fall, we learned that 'easy' jobs don't exist in a van conversion Today is Campervan Fan Installation day, as we install the Nomadic Ark Fan, The Air Plus 2 in our self-build van conversion. In this episode of our DIY van build series, we tackle one of the biggest upgrades yet, improving airflow, ventilation, and comfort for life on the road. If you're planning a DIY campervan or starting your own DIY van build, this video shows the real process from start to finish. Whether you're converting a van into a camper, building an off-grid setup, or searching for van build ideas, this install is packed with practical tips and lessons learned. Here are the links for the stuff we used: Jigsaw - https://amzn.to/48TDYIu Jigsaw Blades - https://amzn.to/42wEybu Sikaflex 522 - https://amzn.to/3QIComv Shop Vac - https://amzn.to/498EbYk Clamps -https://amzn.to/48q9E8b If you like or are interested in the tools we use head to this link! https://amzn.eu/d/01lBxt3O Here is our consumables list too :) https://amzn.eu/d/08K9HbI5 Here is the gear we use to make these videos! https://amzn.to/4vgl3AC 00:00 Fitting the Nomadic Arc Fan (The Plan) 01:04 Building the timber internal frame 02:24 Why 2x4s were a mistake! 04:15 Cleaning the roof & finding rust 05:25 Measuring for a central fit 06:01 The serious business: No more joking! 08:00 Tool Time: Jigsaw & Blades 09:10 Cutting the hole (It’s LOUD) 10:25 Disaster: Sal’s ladder fall 12:05 Filing and fitting the flange 13:30 Preventing future rust 15:00 Mastic tape & Sikaflex prep 17:35 Is the fan finally going in? 19:30 Sealing the screws (Waterproofing) 21:30 The final "Black on Black" result Our channel follows the full journey of transforming a van into a home on wheels, with real mistakes, real progress, and real adventure. If you’re into DIY campervan projects, DIY van build inspiration, van life UK, self build campervan conversions, and off-grid living, you’re in the right place ➡️ Subscribe for travel stories!    / @salandlew   📸 Follow us on Instagram for more travel content:   / outside_with_salandlew   #DIYcampervan #vanlife #DIYvanbuild