...completely silencing the van and am comfortable with sound deadening around the wheel arches but not much elsewhere and relying on the insulation and carpet to add a bit more silencing properties (compared to no insulation or sounded deadening currently!). I have just been advised that the...
Thought it’s about time I showed mine now all the probs are sorted.Added side bars with Steps as Swmbo is less abled ,side wind deflectors,bonnet guard and mudflaps.New rear mat and sides lined and insulated
Hi, upgraded my battery from 70ah to and 80ah.
Does anyone who has upgrade from an 80-95 have their old sleeve/insulation thing they no longer need and want to sell cheap. It's on back order from VW currently. 1J0915418C
Thanks
A bit more of an update to share while I am here and catching up.
I had ordered Dodo mat sound deadening, some insulation and everything to carpet interior panels when I had my old van but never got around to doing it thankfully.
Strangely this van seems to have had a factory fitted insulation...
Made a foil insulation pop top cover. Triple checked the dimensions so I'm confident it'll fit, but need to wait for the missus to be home before I do a test fit.
Have to admit, not fully sure.
That said, by far the coldest surface in the back of the van in cold temperatures is my floor - which has no insulation, but I wish it did.
Just checked and I actually have 985n ones
I don’t remember getting them but you can see with the T5 “type” rack fitted and some soundproofing/insulation fitted they are not quite up to the job:
Just pulling open:
Pushed fully up:
...Save money, weight and time and do not cover 100% in 2mm butyl. Learn/recognise the difference between sound deadening (panel boom) and closed cell thermal insulation , 6mm+ which will also have noise reducing properties
Thread 'How much dodo mat should I use?' How much dodo mat should I use?
VW T6 Screen Cover NEW POP TOP VERSION deluxe tailored black out camping cover
I’ve gone for an insulated Silver Screen and this is surplus to requirements. Packs up really nice and compact.
Think I paid about £60 for it last year.
£20 collected from Derby, DE22
£25 posted
We use a Just Kampers insulated cover. Folds and squashes up small enough. Used it last night in minus 6 and woke up to no condensation or ice on the inside of the screen and front windows. Other windows were frozen on the INSIDE.
Just purchased a T6 high top, completely off the cuff! Now have insulation and windows installed, now planning electrics! This is my downfall, taking it slow and researching as much as I can.
So far, I’m enjoying the challenge
Has the van been sound-deadened and insulated? This will help reduce panel resonance.
Also, the suspension is designed to take weight and we find that our camper (still on factory wheels/suspension) is a whole lot less noisy when fully loaded with all the camping gear. You could try adding...
Intermittently faulty thermostat on the immersion maybe? Would explain the odd patterns of overnight usage. If the cylinder takes around 2 to 3hrs to heat up, I’d expect the insulation on a modern Unvented cylinder to stop drawing power at the point the stat is satisfied & hold that temp
...it has already been ply'd, lined with carpet and the flooring has been done. It looks great but there aren't any specific thermal or sound insulation pads stuck to the panels or wheel arches etc. In terms of when I'm driving, the noise of the van is pretty quiet but I'm conscious that the van...
Your a star Phil Thankyou I wasn’t going to do the cab area or the floor as I’m keeping the insulated rubber mat out the Kombi where I got the seats and belts from.
Do you think 10m2 of carpet would be enough and 10 tins of spray for ceiling and walls?
Full insulation, carpet and ply kit from Combe Valley Campers. Hopefully it arrives before Wednesday when my windows are going in, so I can start fitting it ASAP. Looking forward to this stage, will follow their great Youtube vids too. It will definitely make it feel more like a camper/day van...
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