To Insulate Or Not ?

[T6wannabee]

so we are getting a little closer to getting a t6 camper and been to look at a conversion company who have many converted vans in stock to view but found that they don’t insulate their campers for 1 reason or another.
What’s your thoughts guys Insulate or not.

 

[Dellmassive]

I don't see why they woulnt except for the additional cost in time and materials, maybe they sell cheap with a tight margin and don't bother?

If it was me I would insulate it....

Warmer in winter.....

Cooler in summer......

Quiter all year round.......

Just the cost to consider.

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[Pete C]

We are literally lying here in our camper tonight. It’s blowing hard outside, and it’s a bit fresh too. We are warm, and any sounds outside are muted - all thanks to the sound and thermal insulation we fitted.
Definitely do it.

Pete

 

[Ed Webb]

No brainer.... Do it.
The benifits far outweigh the costs.

 

[Dale]

For me it's a must have, we looked at so many campervan companies and were amazed to see some didn't insulate at all and on asking their reasons the answers were laughable.
The key is getting both the right people to do it who know what they're talking about (it helps if one does some research of ones own first as there's a lot of bull out there)!

 

[Sjacko20]

Do it, can't think of a single reason not to in this country.

 

[RussGT6]

so we are getting a little closer to getting a t6 camper and been to look at a conversion company who have many converted vans in stock to view but found that they don’t insulate their campers for 1 reason or another.
What’s your thoughts guys Insulate or not.

What conversion company is that?

 

[Ronnieb]

I've done my Kombi, makes a huge difference.... Well worth the effort.

 

[Scruffy]

What are the reasons not to? A list please, I need a laugh today.

 

[Larry G]

Reminds me of our visit to see a T6 which had been advertised locally when we started our search. Thought it looked nice in the photos. It turned out
to be a dealer, with a stock of nasty looking vans round the back. Salesman wasn't about, but workman was putting 1" of white fluff onto the interior walls. Called it Insulation!
Needless to say we didn't stop, even with my then very poor understanding of what goes into a good conversion.

 

[T6wannabee]

Thanks for your replies guys.
I won’t name the company that I was talking to as they actually make a nice job in my inexperienced eyes of converting the t6 but when I mentioned the insulation that at that point put a bit of a downer on buying from there.

 

[ddktm]

so we are getting a little closer to getting a t6 camper and been to look at a conversion company who have many converted vans in stock to view but found that they don’t insulate their campers for 1 reason or another.
What’s your thoughts guys Insulate or not.

I have visited two companies which are both in Cambridgeshire and asked the same question, I was told that if you insulate all you do is to stop the van breathing by one. The other said that as VW don't insulate the California and that then know best !!.

Visited two other companies elsewhere and they both advised to insulate etc.

 

[T6wannabee]

I have visited two companies which are both in Cambridgeshire and asked the same question, I was told that if you insulate all you do is to stop the van breathing by one. The other said that as VW don't insulate the California and that then know best !!.

Visited two other companies elsewhere and they both advised to insulate etc.

This is the same answer I was given and I think one of the dealers you went to is connected to the one I contacted.

 

[Sjacko20]

Interesting that VW don't insulate the California, always assumed that it would be.

 

[t0mb0]

We have a conversion from a reputable company and the level of insulation is very poor. It’s incredibly annoying because obviously it’s very hard to rectify once it’s fully converted. It means the floor can get very cold and when the side of the van is in full summer sun, the contents of the cupboards get effectively toasted.

 

[Dale]

Interesting that VW don't insulate the California, always assumed that it would be.

Is this hearsay or is it true (would like to see a statement from VW regards this)?
I find it hard to believe VW don't add any insulation to their T6 Californias (the glass they use is insulating glass and their heating vents have insulation from what I can gather from seeing photos of other threads)?!

 

[Dale]

We have a conversion from a reputable company and the level of insulation is very poor. It’s incredibly annoying because obviously it’s very hard to rectify once it’s fully converted. It means the floor can get very cold and when the side of the van is in full summer sun, the contents of the cupboards get effectively toasted.

For me it's a 'no brainer' for the reasons your say and more. Would anyone buy a modern caravan that wasn't insulated, me thinks not

 

[RussGT6]

T6 Body insulation (or lack of it ? )