Sound Deadening a Campervan, The Right Way - Budget Build Ep 8

How to apply Sound Deadening sheets to your camper van conversion in the right places and the correct amount. We talk about how noise is generated and what materials are best to use in each area.
Watch my previous video on sound and noise control here • Noise & Vibration in y...
The materials we have used for this build can be found here:-
Sikaflex 522 Adhesive www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_fr...
PeaceMAT Sound Deadening Sheets www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2848382977...
Closed Cell Foam Sound Absorbing Insulation www.ebay.co.uk/str/carinsulat...
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Thanks very much for watching and best wishes with your own conversion.
Regards
Greg & Lou
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[@justjudy7320]

❤😢 I come back to look at Greg's amazing videos and I noticed the proportion between the number of views and the thumbs up😢😢 people you can do better than this❤ Greg puts a lot of energy into this and he needs your help with the algorithms❤

[@GregVirgoe]

AW thank you 🙏🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@justjudy7320]

@@GregVirgoe dude I feel bad that I haven't been to your channel since you started the build because I knew I was already Beyond where you had started and I was going to move forward with you which is right about now. LOL and I'm going to keep my word and one of these days send you some money to take the misses out for dinner

[@ramblingman80]

Wish I'd known about greg on my first build what a legend 🙏

[@CihaPet]

While your videos obviously depict a specific model of van, your explanations and thought processes make your videos easily adaptable to any van. Always look forward to these.

[@GregVirgoe]

The principles can be applied to any van conversion so I hope it’s helpful to everyone 👍🏼😃

[@WisconsinWanderer]

my rig is a ford e250 your videos have become my go to for all information you explain your process very well. After 4 years it’s time to insulate its cold here. thanks so very much 😊

[@reneneron2971]

It is nice to see someone doing quality work, properly, and knowledgeable.

[@mohammedabdulla4028]

Just wanted to say Thank You. It must takes lots of effort to do these videos, and I just wanted you to know that a lot of us out there appreciate it.

[@peerkeb738]

Finally someone who knows how to use it.

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes, I have been dealing with reducing noise in mechanical systems all through my career, so i'm happy to share that knowledge

[@beckwithwoohoo]

I've been slowly putting together a day van for several months and was very close to wrapping the wheel arches in sound deadening as I had a fair bit spare and obviously seen 99.9% of people doing this. The explanation of why it wouldn't work and why closed cell would has saved me a load of bother. Really helpful and explained so even I as a first timer can easily pick it up. Very much appreciated - I'll also be taking a look at my roof. Definitely following 😊

[@flyovercounty1427]

Good ol' Stickaflex

[@GregVirgoe]

Lol google wanted to translate that to English. 😂😊

[@kimdeabill8540]

That roof surprised me, thanks for showing us.

[@GregVirgoe]

No problem. Something to look out for 👍🏼😃

[@DragonflysWish]

You just saved me some quids, thank you! Got quite an amount of mats from people who just finished their vans and thought I'd need twice as much! Brilliant, many thanks 😊

[@GregVirgoe]

I’m glad that it has helped you

[@ericdelevinquiere9902]

Good work there from one engineer to an other! Glad you are helping people saving money on their projects!

[@GregVirgoe]

Hoping it will help people spend money wisely in the right places. 👍🏼😃

[@carloknuwer1026]

Greg Virgoe, the grandmaster of diy camperbuild.😊

[@GregVirgoe]

I really appreciate that, Cheers :D

[@Jarv263]

I’ve never seen a roof detach like that! Vans looking good mate 👍🏼

[@GregVirgoe]

There was very little original sealant that needed to be removed so maybe that was a Friday afternoon job 😂😊

[@horstszibulski19]

@@GregVirgoe My first thought also, hope that the roof sheets went up and not that the beams came down, would make me think that something bended the van it self... 🤔😮 Thx for showing, especially on the mass-adding pads, I've seen people sticking them to the whole floor already... 👍👍👍

[@mausie1967]

Thank you for your wise words, again 🙂

[@GregVirgoe]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼😃

[@menefrega13]

Respect! You are the first whose videos I was watching who really does understand what he is doing. Most of the others are just copying what they saw in other videos without any cluy why they are doing this. Thanks a lot for all the awesome information and explanations.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much for recognising this and I hope you find the rest of the series just as useful 👍🏼😃

[@markwhiting3103]

It may have been a previous video of yours (i watched so many) but it was one of the best pieces of advice, was drive the van for a bit to see what needs sorting, just like you've done here. It would be an absolute nightmare to fix something like that roof after the fit out! Great video nicely broken down!

[@GregVirgoe]

Once you’ve done the internal strip out it’s essential to go for a drive. You are absolutely right 👍🏼😃

[@-Enginerd]

Thank you for reminding people that adding sound deadening everywhere has diminishing returns. I've seen so many builds where people spend so much time applying far more than necessary. The FIT RV came out with a couple of videos in mid 2022 on this topic that I can highly recommend for those that want to understand more of the science and see some semi-quantitative results.

[@GregVirgoe]

I’m trying to explain that this heavy stuff is of no benefit on the deeply ridged panels as that already does not vibrate or drum like the Fiat panels do. So many are misled with wrong info. Hopefully I can help to change that. 😊

[@alutious]

just saw a vid of a guy dropping a tool on the floor and showing the difference between insulating and not. Um i guess he drops tools alot? So he wouldn't be allowed to work on anything above the first floor as that is pretty much an instant termination. I keep seeing people spending 3 hours cutting small slices and doing the entire lower ridges of the floor. I might do a couple of strips behind the drivers seat/middle hallway to do a comparison. I deliberately did not buy a ton of the stuff, i will have a low roof van. I have where the windows are planned so i hope 2 boxes are enough. I will entirely cover the wheel wells, someone did a test and the thicker stuff i have didn't work as well as the thinner silver stuff. Also 2 of the manufacturer's produce in the Russian Federation, I wonder how that is going or if they have relocated. The one US company i found is extremely expensive (they sell large sheets).

[@user-go9hb4td8j]

To sum up this channel in one word, which word should be the one? Brilliant Superb Magnificent Skilful Articulate Awesome Structured Precise Amazing Fantastic Sharing or should it be two or three words Well Presented Knowledgeable information Camper Van Builder Video Editor The best camper van build video bar none. 📹👍 Well done both of you.

[@GregVirgoe]

That’s very nice of you. Many thanks and best wishes 😃

[@TheBainzz]

Honestly, the most informative and detailed explanation on van fitouts on youtube. You're an icon Greg!

[@GregVirgoe]

I plan to fill in a lot of the gaps left out of other videos.. Glad that you approve :D

[@Acookinthefield]

I never thought to do that before I started glad I watched it , Thanks .

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes, most of the rattles etc can be from lose panels

[@walktxrn]

Ohhh Nice, I didn't realize you had a new series going, great to see. Will have to catch up.

[@GregVirgoe]

Welcome back 😊 link to the full playlist is at the end of the video 👍🏼

[@cliffy7641]

Hi Greg i watched every episode of your sprinter build and was in awe of your talents and simple explanations, this ones no different. Thank you its helped with my build a lot.

[@GregVirgoe]

What are you building Cliff and do you have much left to do now?

[@cosy.adventures]

Top job as usual

[@GregVirgoe]

Cheers John 👍🏼😃

[@gordeng4001]

Very informative! Best I've seen on sound deadening! Will be a great help to me, Thank you!!

[@hegster1966]

Great advice

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@hegster1966]

@@GregVirgoe am about to do same van this info is invaluable mate

[@GregVirgoe]

@@hegster1966 that’s awesome 😎 hope it all goes well for you 👍🏼😃

[@CianArranEoin]

What a difference that made, savage 🤙🤙🤙

[@GregVirgoe]

Oh it was, 100% better 🤩

[@steveharding9365]

Greg, IF CARLSBERG MADE VANS they would call it Greg Virgo. !! Simply the best.

[@GregVirgoe]

I’ll drink to that 🍻 cheers 😂

[@Pugwash.]

I remembered those old car adverts where a man driving can hear a squeaking noise, which he narrows down to his wife's swinging earring. It's going to happen!

[@GregVirgoe]

Lol 😂 yes I remember that advert too 😅that’s funny. I think now it’s a case of turn the radio up

[@charliecalderwood1]

Thanks Greg. Really useful start to my van conversion. To the point and dispelled a lot of the nonsense that is out there. Much appreciated. I look forward to more, as I watch your build progress, and prepare for mine.

[@bobacitramone]

Super and informative, and nice comparison before and after

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you very much. It was like night and day. 👍🏼😊

[@jimbartley9125]

Very good explanation. Thanks. Jim

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Jim 👍🏼😃

[@GeoffAnthonyClinics]

One word “excellent” - Thanks Greg! 👍😀

[@GregVirgoe]

Amazing 🤩 thank you Geoff 👍🏼

[@johnstokes9647]

Such a relief to have clear instructions and well thought out ideas thanks Greg .

[@GregVirgoe]

I’m pleased you are finding these videos to be useful to you 👍🏼😃

[@pedrolg]

Even though you state this is a budget build, we know it's going to be done nicely judging by your first one. Exciting.

[@GregVirgoe]

I have managed to save a lot on the materials for this build but I won’t compromise the quality. This build will be less than a third of our sprinter build approx £4K in total which is pretty impressive I think 😊

[@fightington]

just in time! watched you for years, just starting own build, everyone on yt covering a tonne of area, they have affiliate sponsors with butyl sheet suppliers, didn't make sense, already have sheets, i'm about to start that now, what a win!! you rule greg. also, love your delivery, so calming and the working class pom thing of "nothings a big deal, we've been through it all" is a calming influence 😊

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you for a great comment. Really nice to read your feedback. What I was hoping to convey was it’s about using the right product in the right area and that noise reduction on floors and wheel arches is better dealt with by sound absorbing foam and not by sound deadening sheet. Hope that was explained ok 👍🏼

[@destinationscratch9189]

The legend of Virgoe just grows and grows! Great content

[@GregVirgoe]

That’s very kind of you. Many thanks 🙏🏼

[@davidjenkins9842]

Excellent presentation and certainly the way we'll go with our Sprinter conversion! Thanks Greg!!

[@placestosea]

so glad you posted this, its exactly what we found, no need to go excessive. there are ways to save cost, time, weight and space.

[@GregVirgoe]

Glad to Sea you are also on the right road :D

[@getawaygeese]

Great explanation and cracking episode to

[@GregVirgoe]

I'm really pleased you liked it :D

[@BotaFaCose]

Commenting every single video just because you truly deserve all our support. Thanks for the instructions!

[@MrSham61]

Well done Greg !👍

[@GregVirgoe]

Many thanks 🙏🏼 😊

[@ROSwoodworks]

Thanks, Mr Greg

[@GregVirgoe]

You’re welcome 🙏🏼

[@petewarby7158]

Great to be having two of these videos a week too, honestly they're brilliant, much appreciated. The way things are explained actually puts logic to the thought process rather than just blindly following someone else's build. Great videos.

[@mikespeers8281]

Nice one Greg, thanks for sharing.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thanks again Mike. 😊

[@jimrodda]

Hi Greg, I was watching a van build from the USA and he called it 'Rattle Trap', same thing one panel one piece, great series thanks Greg 👍

[@GregVirgoe]

That’s a great name for it as it’s designed to stop vibration only 👍🏼😃

[@user-rr9dy3gt4c]

Great demonstrations here, I just sound deadened my van and hadn’t re bonded the panels so I will be getting that done this weekend!! Thanks!

[@GregVirgoe]

It’s a quick job to do but will make a huge difference to noise later on

[@suffolkseries3319]

Great work mate. I like the 3-1 solution for the wheel arches. 👍

[@GregVirgoe]

My use more products when one will do right :D

[@MuddyBootz]

Nice one Greg… attention to detail, second to none 👌

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you, really appreciated

[@user-jn8wf1xi6u]

Fantastic! So appreciate all of this quality detail, Greg. Absolute gold dust!

[@MijnCampervan]

O My God, you are really inspiring me so much! In my mind I've build plenty of vans (as a preparation of the real stuff 🙂) but you show us there's plenty more to think about while converting a van!! Episode 8 and still nothing build. I love it!! Keep up the good work Greg, looking forward to the following episodes!! Looking forward to all those tips and tricks you'll give us!!

[@GregVirgoe]

This is defnately not one of those "from start to finish in 30 seconds" series LOL :D I want to show all the bits that others leave out, if you want to see a van built in great detail here it is

[@vincentlehmann646]

excellent as usual ! amazing this noise !

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you 😊

[@fraserhardmetal7143]

Good to see you back Greg - the bonded joints you replaced highlighted a real problem with the way these vehicles are made. Bonded joints represent a large proportion of the strength and integrity of the vehicle's structure - there is obviously a deterioration in the bonded joints over time, as you demonstrated with the roof panels. On older vehicles it may be prudent to re-inforce bonded areas with a fillet of Sikaflex even if they appear sound - where the bond has deteriorated it makes sense to remake the joint as you did with the roof. It would not be too difficult to do this, as once insulation and trim has been fitted the parts of the vehicle with failing bonds can move around and not be noticed.

[@LondonCarnaval]

Awesome 👌 Super 🆒️ 👌 👏 👍 Thanks for sharing this info and advice and tips with us. Great stuff 👏 👍 👌 🙌.

[@harryscat]

An other brilliant video. Thanks 😊.

[@GregVirgoe]

Many thanks 🙏🏼

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

Good show Greg! I remember when Mevi applied sound deadening to his van and realised afterwards that he hit the point of 'very little benefit' in return for £'s spent, not only that; it's unnecessary weight. Enjoying this series Greg, and of course...a shout out to Lou behind the camera, she's doing a great job 👍

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes theres only one or two places where you benefit from these heavy sheet applied as i've shown. The problem when other youtube videos show these pads being used in the wrong locations and it's the wrong application for the material, then everyone else copies it because they dont know any better and are looking to see what others have done. So hopefully if i can give some better advice and more importantly the reasons why, that will help a few out there. Will give Lou your regards :D Thanks

[@pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN]

@@GregVirgoe 💯%👍

[@robenhenni8463]

Another interesting video and learned a lot I will keep following 🇱🇺

[@GregVirgoe]

Many thanks Rob 👍🏼😎

[@Albert_206]

Helemaal mee eens 😃😃

[@robenhenni8463]

@@Albert_206 nog meer Hollanders 🥰 More Dutchmen

[@donnagreen4383]

Very informative, thorough & say to follow. Thank you

[@justintayser213]

This video really helped me figure out where NOT to put sound deadening. Thank you!

[@robertturner4225]

another excellent video thank you and your good lady

[@flashback9966]

If you are really pushed for money, you can cut the sound deadening pads in half for the smaller panels. We did this on our Transit and was still very effective.

[@GregVirgoe]

That’s great advice as you don’t need a lot 😊

[@NatashaJBella]

Did my sound deadening today. Thanks for the helpful video 👍

[@tomvickers3523]

You did a fine job

[@simplycampervanconversions]

If in doubt, get the sikaflex out! I’ve heard that’s the tagline of a really cool KZbin channel 😂 Great video Greg as always. Hope to catch up soon.

[@GregVirgoe]

Maybe I shoud l get some T Shirts made :D lol

[@rextilian]

Excellent video. Answered all the questions I had about insulating and sound deadening. Thank you.

[@GedandMichele]

One of the best series of van build videos I've seen Greg. Thanks for the time taken to explain everything

[@GregVirgoe]

That very kind of you, thank you, hope you continue to enjoy the rest of this build

[@markgibbons4938]

Absolutely loving this build. Thank you.

[@GregVirgoe]

Really glad you’re enjoying it 😊

[@garyhollywell2112]

Great Vlog Greg I have seen people use lots of that material in their builds and often reflect back to the Sprinter build to question if theirs is overkill! Looking forward to more Vlogs many thanks

[@GregVirgoe]

It’s about using the right product. The heavy pads are only designed to stop vibration. If you want to stop road noise or rain on your roof etc then you need a sound absorbing insulation like dense foam sheets to absorb the sound waves come through the structure from outside.

[@amandaneilson8561]

Great video and good problem solving advice. Thanks Greg.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Amanda 👍🏼😃

[@Zalley]

Great info, well explained - thanks!

[@brianmcclure8012]

Super informative Gregg as always. It's also refreshing to watch a skilled craftsman at work, making every job look easy !!

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Brian, I try my best :D

[@stephenbennett93-20]

Great stuff mate, you’re really helping me out………🍻cheers !.

[@marcinom3414]

Good job. Can't wait for more videos !

[@GregVirgoe]

I’m glad you are enjoying this series. 😊

[@Simonboss248]

Hi there I found this video very helpful I’m getting as much information as I can by watching all different videos and learning things as I go as I plan to get my van in the New Year thanks for all the useful information look forward to seeing more videos 👍🏻

[@hectordetectorist6919]

Just to say that you do a great job in these videos. You are knowledgeable, the subjects are well researched and you put everything across in a succinct and easy to follow way. Thanks mate, you are a diamond geezer

[@GregVirgoe]

That is very kind of you to say so and thank you for taking the time to leave really positive feedback 😃

[@hectordetectorist6919]

@@GregVirgoe no worries . I appreciate the amount of time and effort it takes to produce such great videos.

[@johandypablofrias3453]

Amazing man !!! Thank you

[@adamshayes]

Nice 1 Greg👍

[@GregVirgoe]

Cheers Adam, thanks for watching 👍🏼

[@nathanstevful]

Absolutely brilliant mate thanks for that.

[@GregVirgoe]

You are welcome Nate 👍🏼😃

[@tomjones2348]

Well done. Thanks for the great tips.

[@gordonosborn3251]

Great info, thanks mate.

[@SledTillDead]

You're the best on youtube my friend! Thank you so much

[@suetaylor6534]

Fantastic, good man you are.

[@OliverTwist-kr8gm]

Awesome job..Thanks

[@anthony342]

will use these on the astra van ive just got , cheers

[@GregVirgoe]

You are welcome 🙏🏼

[@FionanDavidatNo12]

Was on my toes this week!!!😅 Things you wish youd known the first time round! This, again, is invaluable information. We didnt know any of this and I must have papered our whole van with that stuff. 😂 You've saved a lot of people, lots of time and money. goatvanbuilder

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank Fi 🥰 did you get a notification 🔔🤩

[@FionanDavidatNo12]

I did get one, but I also happened to be on KZbin at the time!

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

Thanks you for yet another interesting and well explained video.

[@GregVirgoe]

I’m really pleased you enjoyed it 😊

[@LeisureBit]

Really informative, well explained and helpful, especially on the different types and uses for the sound deadening and absorbing foam and very interesting on the bond becoming detached on the van from the roof panels and how it’s bonded on the side. You’re right would drive you mad if all that noise was there when you finished - what a difference! Thanks again, a fantastically helpful video - all the very best, David 👍

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes sometimes when the van is in use to carry materials and tools etc those panels get pushed out and can easily come apart so it’s helpful to pick it up early. 😃🙏🏼

[@markwhitehead1658]

Superb.👍👍

[@christierichardson4663]

Excellent video.10+ Thanks a million for that❤

[@GregVirgoe]

It’s a pleasure Christie 😊🙏🏼

[@markmim5676]

Another informative video Greg well done

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@john-xx8nc]

Brilliant vid full of good info cheers

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you John 😊

[@lendlkaiser3622]

Very good explanation,Greg.

[@GregVirgoe]

Glad you liked it 👍🏼

[@mattt1974UK]

OMG the rattling. I had the same problem with my Boxer. The back door still banged around quite a lot until the build progressed and the van filled up.

[@barrytimm5497]

Excellent!

[@gonzotravelling]

Great video, I'll bear all this in mind for my upcoming build 👍

[@ronbooth1382]

Love it Greg, another excellent video. I don't mind the rattles in my small van - it just means I can't here T singing!!! Love to Lou

[@GregVirgoe]

Lol😂 I can’t show this to Lou now as you know it will get back to Tina 😮 then you’ll be in trouble 😊😅 looking forward to next weekend

[@James83172]

Your build series are the best and most thorough out there. I wish I had found them earlier in my build (my first episodes were the wiring mini series on the old van) I could have saved a few quid had I done a few things differently, i definitely over did the sound deadening on mine for example. Four years later and I am thinking of upgrading to a bigger van as being 6ft 3 in a transporter isn’t ideal even with a pop top, but will certainly be revisiting a few episodes before cracking on this time. Keep up the good work and looking forward to new episodes.

[@GregVirgoe]

It's all a big learning curve when you've never takled these jobs before, but i'm sure you'll be much better prepared next time round, hope it all goes well and thanks for watching these videos

[@DoubleUThings]

Thanx! Good to see there is not much needed for the soundproofing. I am always tempted do overdo things, so this was very helpful! 🙂

[@MikeRatcliffe24]

One of the best video's so far. A million m2 of sound deadening matt wouldn't have solved the de-bonded panel supports.

[@Lahmekful]

Mate may god add some peace and quite to your life, great vid!

[@GregVirgoe]

Bless you :D

[@andysherman711]

My dogs were going mad every time you repeatedly knocked on the van walls haha😂 great video, thanks.

[@GregVirgoe]

Lol sorry about that. Good guard dogs 🐕😊

[@andysherman711]

@@GregVirgoe close, idiot beagles haha