Thanks for watching! We got a little silly in this video 🤪 Hope you like sheep jokes! If you have any questions about installing Havelock Wool in your campervan, be sure to comment below👇
Ben and Katie - A HUGE thank you from the Havelock flock for all your support and this great video. You absolutely nailed the install while keeping your sense of humor. Well played!
@@Joelgaray88 It's always best to measure your van because everyone builds differently. Check out our VanLife page for some guidance. Thanks! havelockwool.com/van-insulation-products/
If you do not cover the top surface of the ribs with insulation w'ont the heat get conducted right through direct to the outer skin of the van thereby bypassing all the wool you filled the ribs with ?
True, the little bit that ribs touch the wood on the inside can get slight more hot or cold depending on the weather. It was barely enough to notice tho. To combat this in our latest van, we actually glued a felt carpet-like material to the exposed ribs. Therefore reducing the heat transfer to the wood interior. It was a cheap and simple fix and works great!
Hey you 2, Just ordered 2 pack of wool. Then I discovered your channel. So I just emailed them telling them to give you some credits/recognition. Hope they do,let me know. Yep, I doing my first build with a friend. Looked around at “insulation”for the “installation” and feel real good about this stuff. Ok keep up the good work. I’m doing a 2019. Chevy express extended with a new high top installed by Wasatch Overlander in Salt Lake City. Yep,flexibility is key when building anything. Is that what she said.🐑🐏🙏
Hi , I found this video by accident! This is amazing. I also have a camper van like yours being conversion in China. Thanks for the video, it gave me a lot of inspiration！
you guy did a great job explaining all the way,,,,, we are about to do a promaster van.. please tell me how to get the Havelock Wool insulation material. thank u for shearing . God bless.
Great video. Thanks for all the details. I am a new subscriber after watching your Iceland videos. Quick question: Wouldn't the wool settle to the bottom if you don't glue it to the wall of the van? Thanks in advance.
Hi guys, thanks so much for all this helpful info! I have a high roof Ram promaster 159 WB, how much wool(or many bags) do you guys recommend I get? Please and thanks!!
Great! Havelock recommends 4 of the 100 sq ft boxes. We bought 3 boxes when we had the shorty 136 wb ProMaster, and for our current 159 wb extended we bought 5 boxes. So I’d recommend 4 boxes for you. Hope that helps!
Hey, very much appreciate the video. Just one thing, unless they have changed their way of processing havelock have 8% borate chemicals which they try not to mention all that much. It doesn't seem to be any harm to humans, but it does make it less sustainable and reusable.. in saying that, I still found it to be one of the best options out there.
Hey Michael, you're right, Havelock does add 8% boric acid to the wool as a non-toxic insect repellant. Boric Acid (or Hydrogen Borate) does occur naturally in water, soil and plants and Havelock is definitely not trying to hide it as, with a quick google search, they mention it in several blog articles, some of which I've linked below: havelockwool.com/2018/05/why-we-are-still-such-a-small-business/ havelockwool.com/2016/12/insulating-homes-with-sheep-wool/ I do agree with you that Havelock Wool is one of the best options out there. I hope this clears a few things up.
Could you plz tell me why you didn't use glue to attached wool to the walls. I'm in the process of arranging a build and have seen glue it pins used. Thx. Ps love the jokes.
We decided against glue because the wool batts do peel apart. So if we did glue, part of the batt could potentially stay while the peel would fall down. Also a major advantage of the wool is to be chemical free for insulation and adding glue defeats that. For us, the string held the wool batts up very well (we also stuffed a few more layers of wool in the top after we put the walls up too, before sealing it completely) I hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions!
You did right not listening to the Havelock salesman when he said you don't need the sound-deadening sheets. Those adhesive sheets help cancel out physical vibration of the panels of the van.
Those are sound deadening mats to reduce rattle sounds in the van. They are a bit extra, and some say it’s not needed when you have wool insulation, but our van is super quiet when driving so I think it’s worth the effort.
Very happy! We even put Havelock wool in our newest campervan (3500 ProMaster Extended) and it has kept us warm and cozy even with the temps dip below freezing at night.
@@spacecinnamon2224 It really depends on where you are traveling and what you are used to. For the van in the video, we did some weekend trips in the winter and just had extra blankets and slippers and we were fine for a few days. For our newest van, we installed a diesel heater because we were going to do longer trips in the winter and we now have a baby on board to keep warm.
@@twowanderingsoles That makes sense! Things definitely change with a baby. :) Thank you for the response, very helpful in trying to figure out what works for me.
Hey Terri, we don't have a video about installing a subfloor just yet, but we are working on many more campervan videos. So keep your eyes on our channel. (feel free to click the "bell" notification that will tell you when we publish more videos)
We tried to cover as much of the metal frame with wool as we were installing the walls, but there were some spots where we left it bare. We are building a new van right now and I’m planning on putting reflectix over the exposed parts to create an additional barrier.
So what is it made of? Where did you get it? Perhaps it's easier to insulate the tire areas with that? But you used it in other areas as well. Still not quite sure about it.
Hey Joanna, the insulation is made out of sheep's wool (yes, like 🎶 ba ba black sheep 🎶), but in this case, the wool is from a company called Havelock Wool. I encourage you to watch the entire video because we walk you through the whole install process (subfloor, walls, and ceiling) and explain why we chose Havelock Wool. You can also check out Havelock Wool for yourself here (affiliate link): havelockwool.refr.cc/twowanderingsoles If you have any other questions, I'd be happy to answer them the best I can!
What thickness wool did you buy? I looked at their website and they have a listing for van insulation that is just 2 inches thick, is this thick enough at R-7? They also have 3.5 and 5.5 inch thick batts with much higher R values. Thanks, loved the video!!
Extremely helpful and appreciate the insight, tips, etc. Our Promaster is a 3500 159wb, so your video and instruction carried even more value to us. Our Havelock has been ordered and waiting delivery. Thank you both!
I’m pretty sure she means electrical as I have the same question. Lots of people plan and use the cavities for wire runs meant to be used from their eventual distribution panels before they insulate. Didn’t see any electrical wires in the videos and am also curious about electrical and if it was a gotcha moment later or not and if you found a different way to do that. Otherwise very helpful video. I wool give ewe a thumbs up 👍
How much did all the insulation and mold resistant string cost you for the promaster ? And if i got a basic cargo van ( not extended series not high top) would it need about half what you used? 2/3 maybe?
I'll actually give you two resources to answer your questions: First, is our campervan build budget article where we break down all the costs associated with this build. Here's that link: www.twowanderingsoles.com/blog/campervan-build-cost As a reference, our 3 bags of wool + shipping and string was about $445. Second, Havelock Wool actually has a table showing their recommended amounts of wool for different styles of van styles and sizes: havelockwool.com/van-insulation-products/ Let me know if you have any more questions after checking those out! Cheers!
Hi Patrice, those metallic looking sheets are sound dampening material. Also known as rattle trap. They help reduce the road noise so your van rides quieter. Some people say you don't need it if you install wool insulation, which has some very good sound dampening properties. But we didn't want to take the chance because we wouldn't be able to install it later on. So far, our van rides so quiet and we're very happy with choosing sound dampening and wool insulation combo!
We did the subfloor insulation and the subfloor first so that we could start on other projects in the van and start splitting up tasks. It’s kinda like setting up your foundation and build on top of that. Does that make sense?
Thanks! Great question. Two-part answer: 1. We wanted to reduce the amount of chemicals inside our van (it's such a small space) 2. The wool batts could start to split (pull apart like what we did for the floor insulation) over time and we felt the mold-resistant string held up the insulation very well until we put up the walls.
Hey Elizabeth, we put sound dampening material (brand Kilmat) on the floor, walls, and ceiling to help reduce the road noise that could enter our van. Wool insulation takes care of a lot of road noise already, but we decided to put it in because we wouldn’t be able to apply it after the insulation was already in place. We are happy to report that we have hardly any road noise in our van when driving. Let us know if you have any other questions.
Hi! Were three bags enough ? I have a ram high roof 136 wb, ordered three bags and don’t plan on doing the floor, but I’m starting to have doubts now. I’ve seen videos where people didn’t say what havelock recommended on their site is enough or people have folded it in half to double it. What do you recommend? Should I add another bag ? Thanks!
Hey Estefania, great question. 3 bags of Havelock Wool batts for our ProMaster 136" Wheelbase was perfect for us. Havelock even recommends 3 bags for a ProMaster 159" WB (check out the link in the description). If you're planning on just doing the walls and ceiling, then you'll have plenty. Just make sure your nylon string is tight on your walls and you measure out your wall cavities first. Then use the rest as loose filling in the framing. Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any more questions. Cheers!
The silver panels are call sound dampening mats (also know as rattle-trap mats) They reduce road noise that could travel into your van. The wool insulation takes care of a lot of the road noise, but we thought this would be the only time to install it (cuz we couldn’t really go back) so we decided to put it in. We’re happy to report our van is very quite while moving, and we’d probably do it again 😁
Hi Sofia, we are very happy with our choice with wool insulation. It really keeps out the heat in the summertime. We even took many short trips this past winter and were nice and cozy inside our van with sub-freezing temps outside.
@@LianneBronzo To be honest, it’s hard to tell. But our van is really quiet driving on the road and I think it is thanks to a combo of the sound Dampening mats and the havelock wool. For our next van I’d probably do the same thing, if that helps 😁
@@twowanderingsoles Thanks!! Saw that the havelock wool company is pretty booked so we might have to go with something else, but we're still desperately trying to find a good van! You say 'for our next van', so does that mean you have plans on getting another van soon?? If you happen to be selling yours, hit me up 😜
Your use of Wool battens indicates a very casual approach to funding. Wool batts have been used for longer than I have been on this earth. (90 yrs). You must have the softest hands from handing this material and in addition you may even have softer walls to absorb minor dents and scratches. What about re-sale value to those with allergies? Did the Havelock people provide the wool batts or financial incentive?
Hi Jack, to address your allergy question, I encourage you to look at the refund policy Havelock Wool has on their site. And to answer your last question, we bought our Havelock wool insulation ourselves.
This is definitely a route some people take to join Vanlife. For us, we wanted to fully learn about the process and do it ourselves. We now know all the ins and outs of our van, how each system works, and if anything breaks we know exactly how to fix it. Plus, it was a lot cheaper this way. 😁
I have not investigated myself yet, but I would never choose violence as an acceptable way to insulate or do anything. Possibly peta.org would have alternative resources?
I just discovered both of you and think you are both terrific. I only gave you a thumbs down on this one because the violence involved using animals, yes for wool too, is equivalent to Nazi Germany. No it is not simply a shaving like someone would do to a dog. It is the exact opposite. Without putting the horrific treatment here on your feed, if you desire you can learn more at peta.org.
Hi Andy, we acknowledge that wool insulation is not for everyone, especially vegans since wool is an animal product. However, wool insulation is one of the more environmentally friendly options for insulation. I'd also encourage you to check out Havelock Wool's FAQ section where they state, "Animal welfare is one of many reasons we source our wool from New Zealand. Their Animal Welfare Act 1999 governs how animals are treated and is enforced quite strictly.". The have more information there if you have time to check it out. Here's the link: havelockwool.com/residential-insulation/#why
Thanks for watching! We got a little silly in this video 🤪 Hope you like sheep jokes! If you have any questions about installing Havelock Wool in your campervan, be sure to comment below👇
Have sheep herding old dog. Love sheep and wool and so does he. The jokes too.
Thank you for such a helpful video! What string do you use for the roof to hold in the insullation?
@@trudymickel3120 We used mold-resistant nylon string.
Yess. Would you happen to have a discount code for havelock wool?
@@Joelgaray88 Havelock does not offer discounts on their products. Sorry we don’t have discount codes.
Ben and Katie - A HUGE thank you from the Havelock flock for all your support and this great video. You absolutely nailed the install while keeping your sense of humor. Well played!
Thanks a lot you guys!! We had lots of fun during the install as you can tell! 😍🐑
I’m looking to purchase this for my pro master, high roof, 159 wb, do you know how much is typically needed?
@@Joelgaray88 It's always best to measure your van because everyone builds differently. Check out our VanLife page for some guidance. Thanks! havelockwool.com/van-insulation-products/
4:50 - missed your chance for a "three bags full" joke! 😂😂😂
Thanks for the vid!
The best sheep wool insulation video on the internet. Thanks guys it was really helpful and funny 😁
You’re very welcome!
Great video, the wood spoon saved my fingers. Great tip thanks.
Super helpful tool, haha
If you do not cover the top surface of the ribs with insulation w'ont the heat get conducted right through direct to the outer skin of the van thereby bypassing all the wool you filled the ribs with ?
True, the little bit that ribs touch the wood on the inside can get slight more hot or cold depending on the weather. It was barely enough to notice tho.
To combat this in our latest van, we actually glued a felt carpet-like material to the exposed ribs. Therefore reducing the heat transfer to the wood interior. It was a cheap and simple fix and works great!
@@twowanderingsoles Thanks for the info !!
Hey you 2,
Just ordered 2 pack of wool. Then I discovered your channel. So I just emailed them telling them to give you some credits/recognition. Hope they do,let me know. Yep, I doing my first build with a friend. Looked around at “insulation”for the “installation” and feel real good about this stuff. Ok keep up the good work.
I’m doing a 2019. Chevy express extended with a new high top installed by Wasatch Overlander in Salt Lake City. Yep,flexibility is key when building anything. Is that what she said.🐑🐏🙏
Thanks for much for the kind comment! Wishing you all the best with your build!
Hi , I found this video by accident! This is amazing. I also have a camper van like yours being conversion in China. Thanks for the video, it gave me a lot of inspiration！
You are very welcome! Happy to hear it gave you inspiration!!
Very interesting. I am considering doing this in the future if I come across a cargo van to convert. Loved how you shared your mistakes.
Glad to hear you found it informative! Let us know if you have any other questions!
Awesome vid! Even though I'm pretty sure I'll never own a van myself, I still found it super entertaining. Great puns and well edited. Nice work!
Thanks a lot Nate! We have a lot of fun making this video! 😁
you guy did a great job explaining all the way,,,,, we are about to do a promaster van.. please tell me how to get the Havelock Wool insulation material. thank u for shearing . God bless.
Love the pun! You can head to the link in the description to order havelock wool for yourself! Have fun insulating!!
Wonderful video! Just wondering why there wasn't the mention of two-sided tape strip to hang the insulation?
That’s cuz we didn’t use any. The string did the trick!
Great video. Thanks for all the details. I am a new subscriber after watching your Iceland videos. Quick question: Wouldn't the wool settle to the bottom if you don't glue it to the wall of the van? Thanks in advance.
Hi guys, thanks so much for all this helpful info! I have a high roof Ram promaster 159 WB, how much wool(or many bags) do you guys recommend I get?
Please and thanks!!
Hey there, do you have the extended body or just the regular?
It is the regular
Great! Havelock recommends 4 of the 100 sq ft boxes.
We bought 3 boxes when we had the shorty 136 wb ProMaster, and for our current 159 wb extended we bought 5 boxes. So I’d recommend 4 boxes for you. Hope that helps!
@@twowanderingsoles awesome thank you so much!! Appreciate you taking the time to reply 🙏🏼
@ no problem! Happy to help!
Hey, very much appreciate the video.
Just one thing, unless they have changed their way of processing havelock have 8% borate chemicals which they try not to mention all that much. It doesn't seem to be any harm to humans, but it does make it less sustainable and reusable.. in saying that, I still found it to be one of the best options out there.
Hey Michael, you're right, Havelock does add 8% boric acid to the wool as a non-toxic insect repellant. Boric Acid (or Hydrogen Borate) does occur naturally in water, soil and plants and Havelock is definitely not trying to hide it as, with a quick google search, they mention it in several blog articles, some of which I've linked below:
havelockwool.com/2018/05/why-we-are-still-such-a-small-business/
havelockwool.com/2016/12/insulating-homes-with-sheep-wool/
I do agree with you that Havelock Wool is one of the best options out there. I hope this clears a few things up.
It looks like you painted the furring strips below the subfloor before laying the floor plywood. What did you paint them with?
We painted them with Kilz primer paint to hopefully seal out any moisture from getting into the wood.
Very helpful! ❤
You are very welcome! 🙌
I might have missed it that nylon string is that just regular fishing wire or is that something else?
It’s just nylon string. You can get a roll of it at your local hardware store for just a few bucks.
Could you plz tell me why you didn't use glue to attached wool to the walls. I'm in the process of arranging a build and have seen glue it pins used. Thx. Ps love the jokes.
We decided against glue because the wool batts do peel apart. So if we did glue, part of the batt could potentially stay while the peel would fall down.
Also a major advantage of the wool is to be chemical free for insulation and adding glue defeats that.
For us, the string held the wool batts up very well (we also stuffed a few more layers of wool in the top after we put the walls up too, before sealing it completely)
I hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions!
@@twowanderingsoles that makes perfect sense. I saw construction pins being used which would be less labor intensive for me.
Too cute love your van great job 🌺💕🌺💕👍🏻
Thank you so much 🙌
Thank you.
Very informative and agreable. I’m subscribing.
Welcome aboard!
Can you tell something about your longterm experience with this kind of insulation? Thank you.
Years later it is still doing great! We even installed it in our newest build!
I appreciate the humor and puns so much lol
Thank you 🙏 😁
Why did you not use 3M spray adhesive other than that string?
The wool batts do separate if you pull them apart. So it might peel off from itself if you use spray adhesive.
You did right not listening to the Havelock salesman when he said you don't need the sound-deadening sheets. Those adhesive sheets help cancel out physical vibration of the panels of the van.
We’ve been very happy with our decision to add sound deadening under the wool Our van is so quite!
What are all those silver pieces on the walks and floor?
Those are sound deadening mats to reduce rattle sounds in the van. They are a bit extra, and some say it’s not needed when you have wool insulation, but our van is super quiet when driving so I think it’s worth the effort.
Hi there! would hot glue gun work for the walls instead of mold resistant nylon strings?
It could work, but the wool comes in batts with layers so the layers might peel off if it supported in the outside with something (like string).
Thanks very useful video!!
You are very welcome! 🙌
Are you still happy with the Havelock?
Very happy! We even put Havelock wool in our newest campervan (3500 ProMaster Extended) and it has kept us warm and cozy even with the temps dip below freezing at night.
@@twowanderingsoles That is amazing- so glad to hear this! Do you find you need a heater on those cold nights? Or has extra blankets been sufficient?
@@spacecinnamon2224 It really depends on where you are traveling and what you are used to. For the van in the video, we did some weekend trips in the winter and just had extra blankets and slippers and we were fine for a few days.
For our newest van, we installed a diesel heater because we were going to do longer trips in the winter and we now have a baby on board to keep warm.
@@twowanderingsoles That makes sense! Things definitely change with a baby. :) Thank you for the response, very helpful in trying to figure out what works for me.
Do you have a video of how to install the floor after you put the insulation on the floor
Hey Terri, we don't have a video about installing a subfloor just yet, but we are working on many more campervan videos. So keep your eyes on our channel. (feel free to click the "bell" notification that will tell you when we publish more videos)
Thank you for sharing this. Does it have a strong smell? I dislike sheep smell
Not once it is installed. Right when you open the box it does smell a tiny bit but after a couple hours the smell is completely gone.
Hello, thanks for the video... Question please, did you cover the exposed metal, support channel/ribs, before you added your wall material?
Thanks!
We tried to cover as much of the metal frame with wool as we were installing the walls, but there were some spots where we left it bare.
We are building a new van right now and I’m planning on putting reflectix over the exposed parts to create an additional barrier.
So what is it made of? Where did you get it? Perhaps it's easier to insulate the tire areas with that? But you used it in other areas as well. Still not quite sure about it.
Hey Joanna, the insulation is made out of sheep's wool (yes, like 🎶 ba ba black sheep 🎶), but in this case, the wool is from a company called Havelock Wool. I encourage you to watch the entire video because we walk you through the whole install process (subfloor, walls, and ceiling) and explain why we chose Havelock Wool. You can also check out Havelock Wool for yourself here (affiliate link): havelockwool.refr.cc/twowanderingsoles
If you have any other questions, I'd be happy to answer them the best I can!
how do you build the walls, flooring, ceiling?
We have modules on all these in our Van Conversation Academy course vanconversion.academy/courses/van-conversion-academy
Thank you so much
You're very welcome!!
What thickness wool did you buy? I looked at their website and they have a listing for van insulation that is just 2 inches thick, is this thick enough at R-7? They also have 3.5 and 5.5 inch thick batts with much higher R values. Thanks, loved the video!!
the standard van insulation was fine for us
Did you build a frame on the floor to lay the wool in?
Yes, we did! We have step-by-step instructions in this article: www.twowanderingsoles.com/blog/campervan-insulation
Where can I buy mold resistant string? Any home improvement stores?
It’s just nylon string.
Extremely helpful and appreciate the insight, tips, etc. Our Promaster is a 3500 159wb, so your video and instruction carried even more value to us. Our Havelock has been ordered and waiting delivery.
Thank you both!
That’s awesome to hear, Greg! So excited for you!
Hilarious and so helpful ! Thank EEW so much
Haha, glad you enjoyed it! 🐑 😂
I think wool is good insulator, but this is a moving vehicle and this will all just move to the bottom thru vibration on the sides!
That’s why we really packed it in once the walls were half way up.
Do after a year how did the wool work?
It works great! We even installed it in our newest build!
What length van is this?
It’s a 136” wheelbase ProMaster, so the entire length of the van in about 18 feet
How do you account for wiring, did you plan that out? So curious! Thanks for sharing your video!
Hi Anne, clarification question: do you mean a plan for the electrical wiring in the campervan OR a plan for wiring/string to hold up the insulation?
I’m pretty sure she means electrical as I have the same question. Lots of people plan and use the cavities for wire runs meant to be used from their eventual distribution panels before they insulate. Didn’t see any electrical wires in the videos and am also curious about electrical and if it was a gotcha moment later or not and if you found a different way to do that. Otherwise very helpful video. I wool give ewe a thumbs up 👍
Like for the intro! :D
Awesome! Thank you!
How much did all the insulation and mold resistant string cost you for the promaster ? And if i got a basic cargo van ( not extended series not high top) would it need about half what you used? 2/3 maybe?
I'll actually give you two resources to answer your questions:
First, is our campervan build budget article where we break down all the costs associated with this build. Here's that link: www.twowanderingsoles.com/blog/campervan-build-cost
As a reference, our 3 bags of wool + shipping and string was about $445.
Second, Havelock Wool actually has a table showing their recommended amounts of wool for different styles of van styles and sizes: havelockwool.com/van-insulation-products/
Let me know if you have any more questions after checking those out! Cheers!
What are the metallics on the wheel walls and walls you put under the insulation?
Hi Patrice, those metallic looking sheets are sound dampening material. Also known as rattle trap. They help reduce the road noise so your van rides quieter. Some people say you don't need it if you install wool insulation, which has some very good sound dampening properties. But we didn't want to take the chance because we wouldn't be able to install it later on. So far, our van rides so quiet and we're very happy with choosing sound dampening and wool insulation combo!
@@twowanderingsoles They are 4-6 weeks out to place an order for that wool...
Are you going to paper before you panel??
Any reason to do the floor first?
We did the subfloor insulation and the subfloor first so that we could start on other projects in the van and start splitting up tasks. It’s kinda like setting up your foundation and build on top of that. Does that make sense?
Thank you for sharing this! Did you consider adhesive instead of the string. If so, why did you rule it out?
Thanks! Great question. Two-part answer:
1. We wanted to reduce the amount of chemicals inside our van (it's such a small space)
2. The wool batts could start to split (pull apart like what we did for the floor insulation) over time and we felt the mold-resistant string held up the insulation very well until we put up the walls.
@@twowanderingsoles Thanks! Great answer! Looking forward to more! 😁
@@Suzannes_Trip 🙌
what did you put up after the wool was installed?
We installed the walls to keep the wool in place.
@@twowanderingsoles So no vapor barrier? Has moisture been an issue at all? Thank you for all your efforts to share this with van peeps!
Any discount code for the wool insulation?
That’s peace love the journey
Thank you!
what did you put in before the wool?
Hey Elizabeth, we put sound dampening material (brand Kilmat) on the floor, walls, and ceiling to help reduce the road noise that could enter our van. Wool insulation takes care of a lot of road noise already, but we decided to put it in because we wouldn’t be able to apply it after the insulation was already in place. We are happy to report that we have hardly any road noise in our van when driving.
Let us know if you have any other questions.
Hi! Were three bags enough ? I have a ram high roof 136 wb, ordered three bags and don’t plan on doing the floor, but I’m starting to have doubts now. I’ve seen videos where people didn’t say what havelock recommended on their site is enough or people have folded it in half to double it. What do you recommend? Should I add another bag ? Thanks!
Hey Estefania, great question. 3 bags of Havelock Wool batts for our ProMaster 136" Wheelbase was perfect for us. Havelock even recommends 3 bags for a ProMaster 159" WB (check out the link in the description). If you're planning on just doing the walls and ceiling, then you'll have plenty. Just make sure your nylon string is tight on your walls and you measure out your wall cavities first. Then use the rest as loose filling in the framing. Hope that helps! Let me know if you have any more questions. Cheers!
@@twowanderingsoles okay some peace of mind! And yes nylon string already in my amazon shopping cart lol
@@estefaniamoreno6396 Great! Best of luck! Have fun! 🙌🏼
Did you run the electric wires before you put in the insulation? Great video. Thank you!
We ran most of our electric wires after we put up the insulation. We wanted easier access to them if we ever need to do maintenance.
What's the silver stuff in your van?
The silver panels are call sound dampening mats (also know as rattle-trap mats) They reduce road noise that could travel into your van. The wool insulation takes care of a lot of the road noise, but we thought this would be the only time to install it (cuz we couldn’t really go back) so we decided to put it in. We’re happy to report our van is very quite while moving, and we’d probably do it again 😁
@@twowanderingsoles where did you get your sound dampening mats?
never mind got it!
look for a plastic crochet hook so paint doesn't get scratched up.👍
any update? are you happy with your choice? :)
Hi Sofia, we are very happy with our choice with wool insulation. It really keeps out the heat in the summertime. We even took many short trips this past winter and were nice and cozy inside our van with sub-freezing temps outside.
@@twowanderingsoles What about the noise? Are those noise-cancelling things also worth it in the end?
@@LianneBronzo To be honest, it’s hard to tell. But our van is really quiet driving on the road and I think it is thanks to a combo of the sound Dampening mats and the havelock wool. For our next van I’d probably do the same thing, if that helps 😁
@@twowanderingsoles Thanks!! Saw that the havelock wool company is pretty booked so we might have to go with something else, but we're still desperately trying to find a good van! You say 'for our next van', so does that mean you have plans on getting another van soon?? If you happen to be selling yours, hit me up 😜
@@LianneBronzo Haha, no plans for a new van yet, but this is a dream of ours. If/when we do sell Pearl, we’ll definitely post about it 😁
You guys are so cute
Thank you! :)
Cost?
Hi Ian, we have our entire cost of materials broken down in our Campervan Insulation article here: www.twowanderingsoles.com/blog/campervan-insulation
insulation installation!!! ha!
Haha 😂
Your use of Wool battens indicates a very casual approach to funding. Wool batts have been used for longer than I have been on this earth. (90 yrs). You must have the softest hands from handing this material and in addition you may even have softer walls to absorb minor dents and scratches. What about re-sale value to those with allergies? Did the Havelock people provide the wool batts or financial incentive?
Hi Jack, to address your allergy question, I encourage you to look at the refund policy Havelock Wool has on their site. And to answer your last question, we bought our Havelock wool insulation ourselves.
Why not just buy a conversion van? This seems like a hassle
This is definitely a route some people take to join Vanlife. For us, we wanted to fully learn about the process and do it ourselves. We now know all the ins and outs of our van, how each system works, and if anything breaks we know exactly how to fix it. Plus, it was a lot cheaper this way. 😁
I have not investigated myself yet, but I would never choose violence as an acceptable way to insulate or do anything. Possibly peta.org would have alternative resources?
Isn’t Sheering sheep basically a hair cut?
Yes, you're correct, Create Love Happy 😁
Are you a kindergarten teacher 😆
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I just discovered both of you and think you are both terrific. I only gave you a thumbs down on this one because the violence involved using animals, yes for wool too, is equivalent to Nazi Germany. No it is not simply a shaving like someone would do to a dog.
It is the exact opposite. Without putting the horrific treatment here on your feed, if you desire you can learn more at peta.org.
Hi Andy, we acknowledge that wool insulation is not for everyone, especially vegans since wool is an animal product. However, wool insulation is one of the more environmentally friendly options for insulation. I'd also encourage you to check out Havelock Wool's FAQ section where they state, "Animal welfare is one of many reasons we source our wool from New Zealand. Their Animal Welfare Act 1999 governs how animals are treated and is enforced quite strictly.". The have more information there if you have time to check it out. Here's the link: havelockwool.com/residential-insulation/#why