Why DIDN'T I Insulate my Van?? Ventilation vs. Condensation + 4 Season Tips
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ก.พ. 2023
- Throwing in my 2 cents on the great insulation debate!
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Insulating a metal box that you're going to be living in is a no-brainer.
I used R-13 fiberglass insulation, for the doors and ceiling. After using my Thermal imaging camera, and finding cold spots, I put Owens foamular R-3 cut for the side windows, and a heat shielding curtain for the front. A thick rug on the floor. And a small 5KW diesel heater. Full size Chevy Express, even have a king size bed in it. Updating your van will never end. Always something more.
I get.
A car enthusiast talking in depth about van builds. This is my life now too. I just like the look of factory panels. I did not want a cargo van. I made the mistake on my first van pulling all the panels out. The car guy in me still wants a good looking interior. No to sinks!
Thanks for that. Stay safe.
Good video. I think it would be great if you expounded on all the different scenarios of when someone would want insulation and when it doesn’t matter. I see a lot of weekend campers copying full time van lifers and not realizing that they will probably never use their van in extreme cold or hot temps.
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Whatever the position you have, at least you talk about it. I am very surprised to see how little this subject is discussed, compared to the number of videos on vanlife. I don't like insulation neither because I am not skillfull with building stuff and I don't enjoy that kind of work. So maybe I will just buy a big classic car and try to live in it with fan, heat (electric) and a lot of cleaning. Thanks for the video, that kind of feedback is helpful because this topic is discussed enough.
I put XPS one inch on ceiling. Going to add Kilmat for added noise / heat. High quality ceramic window tint for privacy and heat but drug addicts think your the cops. Too many windows bad idea lets in heat / cold. Ideal is one side pop out window or two in back to help w/ roof vent fan flow. Test different ceiling insulations on hot days, results will be obvious to the touch. Also on hot day touch body, then windows, windows get much hotter. Windows vents a must too. I Put marine grade carpet on 1/2" ply. Primed w/ Kilz primer, 3M 77 adhesive w/ stainless steel staples without going through floor. 5 panels total and cover most w/ cheaper carpet at home depot with rubber back which I replace maybe yearly. Replaced front carpet w/ vinyl which was tough because it was SO heavy and thick and hard to wrap around dog house. I have front passenger seat out for space, especially going to back snd vice versa. Took out back AC, took up space and leaked. Put a black privacy curtain, to a light test before and put a bit of water to test for absorption. People are nosey and will look anywhere they can. Helps with heat / cold. Took off front light console for more space and use rechargeable usb lights with color for night (REI). It never ends...
thanks for posting, the question for vans in warmer climates, when its hot outside , we find the van windows and doors are open. so the inside temp soon gets the same as outside.
You don't need furing strips under floor when insulating floor. Check out Chuck Cassidy insulate schoolies
If u don't make proper insolation, carpet bare matal panels etc then when u put heater on will get alot moisture on bare metal panels and if don't dry up properly will couse mold during the time.
Great discussion on wether to use insulation or not. I have an 04 Cargo I chose not to insulate. I figured it was a lot of trouble for little gain. For ventilation I count on the windows and that big side pop-out window. Good point on the use of an CO2 sensor. The fact that a scenario you described is very possible, one can get gassed from someone elses exhaust, is enough reason to put one in. Nicely done. I will check your other videos. Thanks!
TH-cam has been pushing my last crop of non shorts videos. Small push but it's something. Prior to that they gave one of my non shorts Tracker videos a 1000 views in a day push unfortunately it was one of my low effort videos.
Hi - would putting a 'survival' tarp on the headliner be useful for insulation - silver side showing? I have a big one for winter camping (Arcturus 5x8) hunter orange on one side, silver reflector on other side. Thanks
Nice video ❤we have extra insulation on our roof purely to keep the heat out ❤it can be brutal in Australia some days 🥵
Just nuilt a van (in the UK). The same heated discussion exists on this side of the pond as well. Your point about having ventilation is really good - most people don't bother with anything like that; and that will cause condensation. I've insulated the van and put a vapour barrier in...but not to the extent that it's totally 110%.
Where did you buy the screens that go on the windows ??
I move to nice weather. N & S and up and down the mountains for nice temperatures. I ware tees shorts year round NO HEATER !!!!!
Top 3 van life essentials short is my request. I saw one recommended to me and it has 3 million views. Of course its a girl lets see if youtube hooks us up with a nice shorts push. I'll do one tomorrow