VAN BUILD - INSULATION - SOUND DEADENING - VW Caddy Maxi Camper Conversion - Life Tour RV
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 เม.ย. 2023
- VW CADDY MAXI VAN BUILD
Adding a sound deadening insulation to all the panels of the van which works a treat although does add overall weight. Followed up by taking down the head liner and fully insulating with a thermo-acoustic insulation which softens the internal sound and will help keep some heat in (and out).
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I'm 65 and if someone told me when I was 15 that I'd be sitting glued to a computer screen watching someone almost half way round the world camping with his dog and then doing a van conversion with surgical precision ... I'd have thought they'd lost the plot. Skip forward 50 years to today and, well, here I am. And thoroughly enjoying
it! 👍😀👍
66, Bob and doing the same !..then again, coming from Yorkshire, having had the unexpected pleasure of meeting Als Mum last summer, I'm a regular B and B viewer.
I've just turned 70 and had neither a smartphone nor internet till 2019.
Now Al is one of my favourite vloggers.
@@medievalladybird394 Do we have any increases on 70... going once.. going twice...
@@YorkshireinManila Sure do. Just not saying how big that increase is.
I can identify with your thoughts; I'm 76.
I think I'm more awestruck at your patience and dedication to doing a job properly than I am with the scenery in your camping vids.
Patience and attention to detail are two of my strongest points😬. Thanks Rob.
The van's coming along quite nicely brother 👍 Great attention to detail btw. Cheers....
That was alot of work, but when you are inundated with tons of snow, it will keep you warm, cook a hot meal and you and Blue can move around... Better then when you got your tent covered in snow and delayed getting to safety for a day... thanks for the great video... 👍👍
Well I have one request when you're finished. Go take on the Expedition Admunsen Race in the Hardangervidda in Norway.
Either apart of the race or follow the path later for a longer winter camp. Blue would go insane from happiness in those conditions.
You never I might😬
Expanding foam filler is needed to fill the strength support reinforcement stanchons!! If you leave them empty then moisture will have a place to form!! The holes have to be filled and expanding foam is definitely the ticket!!
If it was a newer vehicle I’d consider it but this will last me many years still as it is.
Can't fault your methods! Precision is key!
You've done a great job👍can't wait to see it in use 😎❤
Happy Sunday Alen👍
Nice to see someone taking there time and showing some pride in there van and not rushing it to get it finished with a bad job looking forward to seeing the rest of the build keep up the excellent work
Yes I definitely like things done right👍. Thanks.
So glad to see someone use so much sound deadn... so many people say you dont need so much bla bla bla but i thought more is defo better sound and it will add to the temp difference etc so i covered my T5, yes theres a weight difference but in the grand scheme of things...
Yes I preferred to do the lot. It seems to have worked well too👌
I’m impressed with your idea of using the quilt insulation, not seen a camper built using that stuff but it makes so much sense. You’re doing absolutely the right thing by getting the basic foundations correct as it pays dividends. I’ve had my van out in the snow and all kinds of winter weather and it has been really comfortable. Looking forward to seeing you using the quilt.
Yes mate I think it will be a great product to use. Today I’ve just for the floor with it under and it seems to have worked well👌
Nice! It was so interesting to hear how the insulation changed the sound of your voice through the video. Less and less echo.
Yes definitely interesting 👍
Coming on nicely Al . Looking forward to the rest of the build 👊👊
Looking forward to the next… Ozzy boy in Austria… Building the same.. next step is the carpeting.. looking forward to your ideas 🤟🤟🤟 Ozzy and surfer - snowboarder..
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Looking good Al, well done fella. Can't wait to see the finished article. Keep going big man 👍👍
I don't think you can get them anymore, but I wish you had gone with the 1983 GMC Vandura van - famously used in the 80's TV show: The A-Team. That would have instantly propelled you and Blue to international stardom.
😂😂😂 I’d be a skinny BA😂
Looking good! The satisfaction that comes from sound deadening is almost as rewarding as the process itself (for perfection geeks like us, anyway!). Looking forward to the rest of this build 👍
😂 yes I loved it 😂
Looking good. Can't wait to see what you do next 😊
Looking great mate 👍
I love you attention to detail. ❤❤❤
So interesting to watch the progress on the van.
I always leave enthused after watching your videos, great stuff as always.
Nice job Al. Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to seeing it take shape. 👍
Fantastic progress🎉
Very interesting Al with you on this 👍
A true Renaissance Man!
Great stuff slow and sure will all be worth it in the end 👍😁
Wheel arches look awesome !
Great vid, I love hard work, I could sit and watch it all day 🤣, really enjoying the van conversion 👍👍
The van is coming along nicely Al. You are a perfectionist lol keep up the good work 👍. Be well and safe my friend ✌️
Van going to be Amazing cart wait till all done 😊
Best of luck with your week
It’s simply fascinating to watch your van build videos as well as your hiking/camping vids and well, Blue of course! But I have just turned the notification button on for you channel because I don’t want to miss any of this van build. You are meticulous
Thank you. The van is coming on and like everything I do in life I aim to do my best with what I have👍
Allen you did a great job I am impressed with the skills excellence job
Enjoying watching the progress of the adventure mobile! That insulation will definitely pay off. The heat coming from blue will keep that van toasty!
Great to see your progress and the professional way you put it all together. You still need to do something about the missing main man. Bushman and a Picture of Blue doesn't really work. 🤣
😂😂😂 I agree
You're going to get a cold bridge with those strengthening struts if you don't cover them with that silver stuff. Bit like warm flat roof construction.
This is just the backing insulation. It’s getting full coverage soon👌
The wheel arches are a work of art!
I did make sure they were done right😬
I'd expect nowt else than this level of detail and perfectionism from you pal. Project going well, gonna be a great van 👊
I’m getting there on my minimal budget 😬. Thanks Si
Cracking job mate...all that time & care now will reap rewards once you’re out there.
Heat rises so with all that thermal reflective property in the van roof, you got this spot on in my humble opinion. ATB. .Wish.
Once I get the super quilt in it should be really good👌
I think the sound deadening sticking round your mouth was the universe trying to tell you something Al, love your attention to detail, it will pay dividends when you are out and about mate.
😂😂😂 I’m sure
This project is becoming compelling viewing.👍
The best is yet to come😬
Sticking to my D4 as I need the off road capability. But yours should be a reliable Palace. We are taking bets if your going abroad with it😂
I’ll be heading all over😬
loving this i have ocd and up to now ive seen nowt but perfection but be careful and stringent im still watching
😂😂😂 mate I think you’d like me for that as I don’t cut corners😂
@@BUSHMANandBLUE perfection not just that as my dad used to say if you do a job make sure its done to the highest standard of your ability
Stellar Job so far AL, will tune in to see the next episodes for sure, I'd suggest a wee portable dehumidifier for those damp days when you need to cook in the van, stick it on whilst cooking and for 30 mins after cooking 🤙I know you could open the windows, but if it's chucking it down it's a must have............ ATB mate
Yes I might try find a small one👌. Thanks pal
Enjoyed every minute of the video 🤩 no chance of you getting cold after all that dedication and precision 😅 brilliant job and made me wonder if I could put some of the sticky back insulation on my bedroom walls 🤔
😂 in all honesty you probably could but finishing the surface would be the tricky part. Hard to get it neat and if you knocked it it would dent.
Excellent beginning with surface preparation & a warmer temperature.
My concern is the relatively thin reflective insulation, I would be using something thicker.
Ahhh Ha! - there you go, adding a thicker layer of insulation.
I like the roller tool rounded edge modification.
Removing the headliner is one thing, putting it back into place is where you'll be challenged.
"Installation" of "Insulation" - good one!
Two thumbs UP on what I've seen, so far!
Warm Regards from Reno, Nevada U.S.A.
You are completely right with getting the headliner back in. It was tricky but with some patience I got it in👍
Looking forward to this..finished my van last year..used carpet underlay for sound deadening on top of the silver stuff..worked a . Treat.
Yes that would stick up well too👌
Bit late for the party 🥳 just about to start watching.
Enjoying the Caddy conversion episodes. Had a long term wish to do same but unfortunately had to settle for a conventional, every day car.😢😊
Yes I’ve always wanted to do it so enjoying it thoroughly 😬
Nice competent work.
As far as speaking goes.
“ Words is Hard” ! 😬😬😬
Happens to me too..😩
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Could you please do a list of all the makes and names of the sound deadening materials and insulation and places you bought it from. Thanks 🙏
I used dodo mat. The space quilt is linked in the description
nice
I'd have gone with a transporter but doing a good job 👏
Too big for me and way too expensive
Looks like a good job don't fink I could do that might venture in 2 camping waiting until my bushcraft cosrse cause I might go 4dbl Jimny hard top
I hope this project helps your channel to grow Al, once bitten by your enthusiasm for any project you share there's no turning back!!
PS "I've just completed the EBC trek in Nepal and did so proudly wearing one of your green hoodies along the way 😂"
Awesome Kev! Representing the channel 👊. I bet it was an awesome trek too
@@BUSHMANandBLUE only one word to describe the experience Allen, and its one of yours ..... "EPIC" 🙌🏼
There's a blue Peter badge for who does the best job between you & Andy😂👍
😂😂😂 it’s mine 😂
Sunderland uni! I'll probably have been in Manor Quay with you at some point 😂
😂😂😂 I’m sure we were there together. I graduated in 99
Hi mate, it’s coming along well, have you thought about using expanding foam filler in the strengthening stanchions, cheers Glynn.
No but I’m sure it could help👍
Hey! Loving the vids.. been rewatching as I’m hoping to start my conversion next weekend. How much m2 or sheets of sound deadening did you use and likewise for the space quilt? Looking forward to seeing your other plans for the van!
I used one box of the sound deadening from dodo mat and not quite a full roll of super quilt. My kitchen video will be out tomorrow so that will be worth a watch😉
Your really doing a good job m8.I have an idea for a back seat how about a Land Rover folding back seat. They take up little room when folded and meet legal requirements ?
I have the 3 seats that fit in. I’m just going to put them in as I require them. Don’t mention a defender… I still feel gutted I sold mine 5 years ago😂
Competition between you and Andy, who’s copying who? I was wondering if putting something on the outside roof once you’ve parked up would reduce the sound of rain.
No competition and mine will be very different I’m sure😉
Watching these videos, it's really obvious why buying one of these already kitted out would be so expensive. It's so much work, but this way you know things are done exactly how you want them done. (I did wonder how much of your vocabulary got used while fitting all of those panels.) Out of curiosity, how does one manage humidity inside a van? Tents are designed to have ventilation, but the van will be very closed in.
I’m glad I’m doing it myself because I know it will be done right to suit me with no corners cut. Often a vent with a fan will be put in the roof. I’m going to try it first with just have the front windows a couple inches down and a fan to circulate the air. I have a plan if needed to fit a vent on the side👍
Hello, you've made a really nice job of your conversion, I am looking to do the same in the next few months. Please could you tell me how many sheets of sound deadening you used?
Thanks mate. I bought from Dodo 2 boxes but only used 1 full one and a couple sheets so for that van one will do👍
Great job, Al. With that front section out and all the head room it made me think, could it be customised for storage rather like folk do with the big van conversions ??? Just a thought.🤔
I thought the exact same. We have a fiat doblo high top and the storage in that area is so useful.
You could increase the storage space but would take some effort for not much gain. If I was desperate then maybe I’d make something to suit. Thanks guys.
@BUSHMANandBLUE with your attention to detail, I'm sure you've weighed up your options, and it will be awesome 👌
Great video and a bit late to the party but just wondered how much sound deadening and thermo wrap you used? Just got a Caddy Maxi and planning to do this over the next few weeks. Cheers!
One box of the sound deadening sheets from dodo is enough. The super quilt was less than a full roll.
Good man ...
Would you think about putting in a ceiling vent ?
I thought about it and have a plan if needed😉
Your a van conversion jedi 😅
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Love the videos!
Whee did you get the insulation and sound deadening from?
I’m from aus, been looking at eBay and some local places. It’s so expensive and worried about buying poor quality from online.
It’s a UK company I used called dodo mat. It’s all pretty similar though
Made me smile that you didn't want to hear the rain in the van but camp out in the rain, the storms, the snow, the wind. Snug as a bug in a van. I found the opposite when camping. The noise of tent flapping around disturbed sleep. In my car. I slept. What are you going to do to prevent condensation
😂 I love the sound of rain but it’s a bit tinny in a van. Condensation will always be a problem. I might put a vent in at a later date but a fan and the windows open will have to do for now.
@@BUSHMANandBLUE What kind of fan would you be using
Just a small 12v fan probably
Do you have a link to the insulation you used?
Top Banana! How much were them sticky back pads? Did you have some ventilation in the back of that van? I was thinking that the chemicals on those products and the solution you used for degreasing might mean you need to be safe? I'm sure you thought of that.
I’m not sure on the cost. Quite expensive maybe but worth it to add to most vehicles👌
Buyin a caddy maxi , come & sort mine mate
😂 that’s the fun part
Would spray foam insulation work in all those structural members that have the holes?
Yes I think it could be done.
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Do you know the total amount of weight added? Might be fun to do a dB test before and after.
[edit] i'm only 8 minutes in though. So 🤞
I don’t but I might weigh it after to find out. As for sound who knows but it seem to work wonders.
As much as this is one of my favourite channels, please don't sit in your speedos 😂
😂😂😂 okay mate😂
What sound deadening do you use?
I think it’s all quite similar but I used dodo
Has anyone tried spraying thermal paint before they do this
No but would be good to test it
Yep bit on your face mate
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That thickness is not going to get you any real insulation , it's really just a radiant barrier.
This is only the sound deadening. The proper insulation will be going on soon. 👍
Bob the builder has nothing on you. Bet it will the best camper.