Dodo Mat Sound Deadening & Insulation - T5 Camper Build

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[@briancohen1967]

My favourite time on a Sunday morning Dan's vid where is the house update you promised us

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud, Glad you enjoy the content. We were supposed to film one today but had something come up. We will get one out soon, sorry!

[@tinydragonful]

Well done Dan, much help with my caddy build, cheers!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud. Glad they help you 👊

[@h12st_d63]

Living vicariously through this build, you seem to be building my perfect set up 🤙🏻

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud, Hopefully the finished article is decent. Can't wait to start on the furniture.

[@hendrikhennie6811]

Hi.i am from South Africa.i enjoy your chanel very much. There is somthing very relaxing whaching you build these cars.i am a VW fan as well. I am a jack of all trades,master of none.i learnt a bit on how you are doing things. And I like it. Professional bud. I would like to restore one myself one-day. You have a nice day.keep save.thanks for the channel.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you for watching bud! Glad you are enjoying the content.

[@alexjones8296]

Great progress, Dan. Going to be super quiet and cosy👏👏

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thanks bud, Hopefully! Never went this far with insulation in a T5 before so be good to see how it performs.

[@wandango5913]

I sound deadened the other side of the sliding door trim on the rear quarter , it made a difference when closing the sliding door, I also took the panel off below the fuel filler, it was full of dirt and started to rust as it was holding water, it’s only a 10 minute job to remove and added a bit of sound deadening to that also removed the front wing arch liner, cleaned the panel and added up there as well as doing the underside of the bonnet

[@DanChambersDAC]

That is on the list bud, removed and cleaned it ready to sound deaden. Good shout on the other bits.

[@ian_morg]

@@DanChambersDAC May as well reseal the sliding door motor cover while you’re in there as the seal on that is bound to be buggered.

[@D4VE26]

How does that panel come off below filler?

[@wandango5913]

@@D4VE26 if you open the filler cap door you’ll see a hole on the bottom right of the plastic, there’s a bolt in there, I think it’s a torx35 of the top of my head but not 100% sure, once you’ve taken the bolt out the panel will slide to the left and unclip of the bottom clips, you may need a magnetic socket as it can be a bit of a faff to get the bolt back in

[@trimportersvanconversions6973]

Nice mate, CT1, OB1, Soudal Fixall are all great locally available construction sealants and adhesives. All our conversions have them as readily available to me. Keep on keeping on buddy!

[@DanChambersDAC]

I have to admit it is nice to be able to jump in the car and nip to grab one 😂

[@andyjrichie6709]

Nice Sunday watch in bed, I would love a camper, so expensive at time, great video

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you for watching bud, Yeah they are a little, I had to spend more than I wanted to get this one.

[@drewsteroriginals4564]

Great video, good to see another T5 on the channel. Keep up the great work!

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers dude, so good to have one back!

[@jimccarrcarroll126]

Acoustic plasterboard under the finished floor ply will make it even quiter too. It's used in apartments to deaden footsteps. Worth a think about.

[@ryrybread220]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 April fools???

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud, Not sure that would work for this application.

[@scottjowett238]

I’m glad I’ve seen you use CT1 as I’ve got a tube left from my kitchen.. was going to use it to stick some sil covers on my Caddy 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@DanChambersDAC]

👌

[@Simon_W74]

I have use CT1 for fitting Solar panels to roof of Caravans and Motorhomes. I even used it once to repair the top Inter cooler hose of my Sprinter based Motorhome when it split and put my into Limp home mode. Or Limp to Scotland from Sheffield were we had stopped to look at a Border Collie that we were picking up on the way back home. I could have left it as a permanent repair it was that good. It is bloody good stuff. If you do get it on your skin then I found that baby wipes are pretty good at getting a lot of it off. even better is Isopropyl Alcohol. I often forget that I own gloves to keep my cleanish. I would love to do a van conversion. That was the original plan when were first thought about having a van to go off grid camping in. Ended up buying a Motorhome instead as I would probaly still be doing it now with all the other projects I have on the go with the House.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Love a bodge that works well! Might use this to bond solar panels on! Motorhomes are a hell of a lot easier than building one!

[@Simon_W74]

@@DanChambersDAC Not as much fun when you get most of the things you need in one go. I have upgraded were I can. Like changing out lights for once that have USB sockets for the back bed. The solar system so that It charges both batteries. the Leisure one first and once that is full the vehicle battery.

[@vr6280]

I was looking for some sound deadening for my Corrado so will check out Dodo Mat - Thanks :)

[@DanChambersDAC]

Perfect stuff bud. I used it in the Mk1

[@trader4239]

Waw Dodo is good stuff, well done Dan looking forward to next video

[@DanChambersDAC]

Such good stuff! Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@pgapieper]

I missed this episode. And watched it just now. Funny to see you insulating the roof and then a few episodes later see how you swap the roof for a Pop Top :D Nonetheless, well done Dan!

[@sipepguru]

I noticed this 😂

[@RetroRewind77]

After watching this I feel my van hasn’t had as much sound deadening or insulation 😂😂 but then again I bought it fully converted

[@DanChambersDAC]

Yeah some people don't bother as it can get expensive. This has around £700 in sound deadening.

[@RetroRewind77]

@@DanChambersDAC definitely worth it though

[@s1_vbe]

I am looking for one of these next year for my first transporter build. Loving the playlists and now binge watching ur videos and the lowdown boys. Keep up the good work P.s if u ever think about selling hit me up 😆

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you for watching bud, Hopefully they will help with your build when you get one. Building this one to keep but I know what I am like!

[@stigrunetefke2157]

This will be a cool T5camper Dan. :)

[@DanChambersDAC]

Hopefully! Can't wait to get out and use it!

[@stuart7523]

The mole grip trick has returned 👍👍 Looking good already Dan. Also CT1 is seriously good stuff 🤟

[@DanChambersDAC]

Easiest way to remove them bud! Cheers! Great stuff!

[@stuart7523]

@@DanChambersDAC I bought a caddy this year and used it when I was sound proofing, it did work an absolute treat. 👍

[@JohnWD40TC02]

Making good progress Dan, your van is probably better insulated than my house😂 the sound deadening really makes a big difference on the panels so it should be a lot quieter 🙏👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud! Fair bit in there already isn't there and there is a lot more to go still!

[@JohnWD40TC02]

Way back in the early 80's I bought a full sound deadening kit for my Mk3 Cortina 2000E and it had sound deadening for every single part and orifice on the car it took me hours and hours to fit but made a huge difference to the car it was like driving a Bentley, would I do it again?... not f'n likely 🤦‍♂😂

[@etinni8716]

Enjoying this. Keep up the good work

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud.

[@RickBarnish]

Great work again buddy keep it up. But also I want more home workshop progress haha.

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers bud, 😂 so do I bud, waiting on the fabricator to sort the leg extensions out.

[@timbird5494]

Great video Dan I used CT1 on my build fantastic product 👍👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud,

[@andyp8772]

Good on ya. My T5’s got many a battle scar but I’m never fussed where I leave it

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thanks bud. Yeah I just want something that I won’t worry about car park dents with!

[@downnoutmotors]

Nice work mate 👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Cheers dude 👊

[@adlinsell]

Loving the van build videos 🤟

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud, Glad you are enjoying them.

[@sandyhallyburton889]

I like the outside of the van but… I still think it would make a massive difference if you take it to the detailer who polished the mk1 Golf and the caddy van

[@DanChambersDAC]

I will probably give the paint a go over with the DA to bring the paint up a little but not going to go mad with it

[@projectzip]

“As interesting as it can be to watch me fit insulation” yet here we are!! 🤣

[@DanChambersDAC]

😂 Thanks for watching!

[@carguyuk7525]

CT1 is an amazing product. Bit expensive but it works.

[@DanChambersDAC]

it is expensive but works so well.

[@MrAidanfleming]

CT1 and Stixall is my go to for construction. Awesome stuff. Not cheap tho lol

[@DanChambersDAC]

Great stuff and works so well.

[@andrewscott5852]

No pop top Dan? Would love to see one fitted 🤔 keep up the good work mate👍

[@DanChambersDAC]

Unfortunately not, We can't afford one at the moment.

[@badger_claws]

Where do you live Dan? You're dressed for the Arctic! Was 22C this weekend 😰 ☀

[@DanChambersDAC]

😂 was cold last week in the mornings. I DON'T do cold 😂

[@clungebucket23]

How did you fix down the ply floor... I saw the glued battens and 7mm mat, but did you screw to just the battens.. Or all the way through to the metal with self tappers?

[@jordanreed2406]

I was hoping to find this out…. Not sure sticking the plywood on top of the insulation would be ideal but equally screwing into the sub floor slats would be a ballache

[@stephenmorris5097]

Great video Dan. I’ve got my t4 to insulate next so perfect timing for me. Have you tried Transporter Heaven/Evesham Auto Spares for a tailgate? Maybe worth a call?

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud, I haven’t actually! I will give them a search. Thanks dude

[@andylane2962]

another great video thanks Dan. The ply that you cut into a thousand pieces and stuck down...why did you do that? i havent seen anyone else do it and wasnt going to do it on my build but now ive seen you doing it i feel like i should :D! i just dont know why LOL

[@jamesibbo1]

Get the door cards and window regulators out with the glass taped up and do inside the front doors, makes a big difference.. don’t you roll the sound deadening after sticking it down ?

[@DanChambersDAC]

Yup, Will be doing that when we do all of the cab stuff as a company want to supply me with it all as mentioned in the video. Yes i use a roller to make sure it is all stuck down.

[@seanharris3217]

Have a look into plasti dip, looks abit shiny and don’t scratch, 1000s of different colours

[@DanChambersDAC]

Used it before bud, I would rather leave the outside as is before we do a full re paint eventually.

[@seanharris3217]

No worries bud I’m looking in to it for my disco 2 off roader or try a diy wrap my self lol

[@9373innes]

Yes

[@DanChambersDAC]

👊

[@samfullman3797]

Really good video. I am at the same point in my own van build (pre-facelift t5 SWB) and am just in the process of cutting out the bulkhead lip before I start on the sound deadening and insulation. Quick question, how much sound deadening sheets and insulation rolls did you use?

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud, They can be a right pain to remove! I am not too sure tbh as Mike just sent me the stuff. Definitely worth contacting DODO as they are very helpful.

[@lottawestin1264]

Hi from Sweden! How much of the different insulation did you use? I have a short wheelbase VW transporter with too sliding doors and dubbed doors in the back. Having trouble to know how much I need to order. Hop for answers Elislott

[@ianwilcoxson1579]

Interested to see the sound proofing under the scuttle panel, I have a 2.5 (2004) and it’s very noisy, are the 1.9’s generally quieter?

[@DanChambersDAC]

Tbh bud I have looked and can't see that I would get much under there so may not bother.

[@andyfletcher3633]

I’ve bought the dodo t6 kit after watching this can you tell me how many squares of deadening do I need as you look like Uve loads more than me tia

[@andrewholton5317]

Do I have to cover the whole roof with sound ending how can I dispatch a little square bits in different areas of the roof

[@T4TipsGuides]

Minimum 50% coverage per panel with the sound deadening . I did my T4 a few months back and probably achieved around 95% coverage with the sound deadening and around the same with the insulation.

[@DanChambersDAC]

As T4 Tips & Guides say’s 50% coverage minimum really. I went all out and covered the majority

[@johnrowell942]

Hi, like to ask if you need to change the logbook with DVLA from van to camper?

[@DanChambersDAC]

You don't necessarily need to. I just insure it as a modified van.

[@ade9685]

Enjoy I did great content

[@DanChambersDAC]

Thank you bud

[@ade9685]

@@DanChambersDAC top marks Dan I can’t believe with over 100k subscribers you answer all the comments! Must be 48 hrs in your days. Plenty at 50k subscribers and less say they don’t have time to answer all the comments, hats off to ya

[@karlossmith3714]

You putting a false window on the offside rear? Or just having three windows?

[@DanChambersDAC]

Yes bud, fitting a false window

[@karlossmith3714]

@@DanChambersDAC will look so good, cannot wait

[@ivanasic2959]

How much wheight is add with all of this

[@bigmac5217]

Is this a LWB van??

[@DanChambersDAC]

Yes it is

[@RedBatteryHead]

Way to much deadning stuff. It's for floppy panel surface. The other dodo insulation already makes sound on tin panels dead.