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

[@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 🙏

[@aidanweldon3153]

Damn right!!

[@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.

[@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 👍🏼😃

[@stephenbennett93-20]

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

[@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

[@anthony342]

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

[@GregVirgoe]

You are welcome 🙏🏼

[@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 😃

[@carloknuwer1026]

Greg Virgoe, the grandmaster of diy camperbuild.😊

[@GregVirgoe]

I really appreciate that, Cheers :D

[@-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).

[@kimdeabill8540]

That roof surprised me, thanks for showing us.

[@GregVirgoe]

No problem. Something to look out for 👍🏼😃

[@tomvickers3523]

You did a fine job

[@libasaurusrex]

Hey Greg, just found your channel as I'm going down the rabbit hole of learning how to do a conversion! Your videos are by far some of the best out there - very practical and sensible advice and information. There seems to be quite a lot of videos/information from all corners of the internet which are complete overkill and makes it all really unaffordable. Appreciate your time and effort sharing your knowledge!

[@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

[@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... 👍👍👍

[@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

[@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. 👍🏼😃

[@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 😊

[@JONO3679]

Look into lizzard skin

[@reneneron2971]

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

[@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 👍🏼

[@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.

[@BotaFaCose]

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

[@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 👍🏼😃

[@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 👍🏼😃

[@rextilian]

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

[@AlanCairns-z3s]

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

[@MuddyBootz]

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

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you, really appreciated

[@davidjenkins9842]

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

[@destinationscratch9189]

The legend of Virgoe just grows and grows! Great content

[@GregVirgoe]

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

[@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

[@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 👍🏼😃

[@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?

[@NatashaJBella]

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

[@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 💯%👍

[@nfi2nfi2]

Just as an additional thing you can use 3M double sided tape and the Sikaflex together if you’re impatient for waiting for Sikaflex to dry. good for situations where it’s a panel and you just want to stick and get on with it to finish the build. I’ve done it a lot with roof paneling etc where screwing wasn’t an option.

[@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 😊

[@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

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

Greg you just saved me about $400 us I’ve watched only 3 other people follow directions for sound dampening. Automotive panel bonding 2part epoxy is what manufacturers use. My 1 ton Dooley sprinter has some serious rattle action happening

[@GregVirgoe]

I’m glad it’s helped you and I’m sure you’ll be able to sort that rattle now 👍🏼😊

[@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 👍🏼

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 👍🏼😃

[@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

[@WilliamNicholsonParker]

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

[@alanhat5252]

7:20 I like to place the pads _almost_ in the middle & slightly twisted. As you pointed out a few seconds previously you're trying to stop the ringing & placing the pad exactly is likely alter the pitch of the ring rather than stifling it.

[@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.

[@FionaJayneA]

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 🔔🤩

[@FionaJayneA]

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

[@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.

[@GeoffAnthonyClinics]

One word “excellent” - Thanks Greg! 👍😀

[@GregVirgoe]

Amazing 🤩 thank you Geoff 👍🏼

[@66TripsLeft]

Greg, that closed cell foam lining of the wheel arch is like ASMR for us van builders, put it on a loop for us to play when we're stressed about other aspects of our builds😆

[@GregVirgoe]

🤩😃👍🏼 I sped it up by 50% because I thought everyone would get bored watching me do that in full. Maybe I should have left it at normal speed 😎

[@66TripsLeft]

@@GregVirgoe Half speed, and do an M&S voiceover: "This isn't just any closed cell foam insulation application, this is Greg Virgoe's closed cell foam insulation application." That should do it

[@GregVirgoe]

@@66TripsLeft that is hilarious 🤣 so funny 😆

[@horstszibulski19]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mausie1967]

Thank you for your wise words, again 🙂

[@GregVirgoe]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼😃

[@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

[@donnagreen4383]

Very informative, thorough & say to follow. Thank you

[@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

[@AlanCairns-z3s]

Would you cover the ribs in closed cell insulation, Greg? Just thinking about bridging and condensation. I've seen some do that, but generally doesn't seem to be done, which I can't figure out. Thanks again for your top class channel and all your knowledge and ideas 👍

[@GregVirgoe]

If you cover all your insulation with a complete vapour barrier including sealing the edges down to the floor then no moisture can get in there to condense so there is no need to worry about the gaps. Have you seen this video I made to prove this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZ7QooB9bLedjsksi=jIqVv1yQ8OUKANia

[@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 😊

[@LondonCarnaval]

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

[@steveharding9365]

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

[@GregVirgoe]

I’ll drink to that 🍻 cheers 😂

[@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 👍🏼😃

[@richarddraper6994]

I hadn’t though of testing that Greg thank you. I’m just taking the floor out and the bulkhead so with it now empty it’s a great time for testing for rattle before it’s all covered in insulation 👍 like someone else mentioned this tip applies to all makes and model of van so another very useful video. Thank you 😊

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes, a lot of these principles are not just specific to my van but all vehicles so there will be lots of tips for any self builder

[@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.

[@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

[@justintayser213]

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

[@oldKamuffel]

That makes absolute sense. I was wondering why on other videos only products and how to install it without explaining the physics. Saved me some bucks

[@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. 😃🙏🏼

[@v6powerjunkie]

Thanx a million, just stumbled across your channel and I couldn't wait to sub, going through your vids with a cuppa and what a great load of content. Just off to buy my 1st camper and wanted to see what can be done to make it a nice 1 before I start my build, you got it all, Thanx Greg, and good health to you 👍👌

[@Rideitoutyoutube]

iveliterally been bugging out to what the rattle in my van is! ill check the body panels tomorrow! awesome content dude. i have an 06 relay... shape before yours!

[@GregVirgoe]

This is an 06 too but a Dec model so the first of this shape. 👍🏼😊

[@tinam7979]

Wow what a difference after doing the roof ! Those sound deadening panels are worth doing then . Well Greg we’ve got nothing else to watch on a Friday night 😜 hope another’s on the way soon . Can’t wait to see what’s next . Love to you both x

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Tina, is Nigel putting together a list of jobs for your transit build. Hope this is giving him some confidence to give it a go. Best wishes xx

[@GregVirgoe]

Next video is out Sunday afternoon 😃

[@tinam7979]

No unfortunately he’s working out how much he’s going to have to work to pay someone to do it 🤣. Mind you these companies that offer insulating and carpeting I’m hoping do to these standards 😊. I think we can manage the sound deadening . 😜

[@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 😊

[@amandaneilson8561]

Great video and good problem solving advice. Thanks Greg.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you Amanda 👍🏼😃

[@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.

[@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 👍🏻

[@vincentlehmann646]

excellent as usual ! amazing this noise !

[@GregVirgoe]

Thank you 😊

[@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

[@johnwren3976]

If you get a higher mileage van, check the two plastic anti-rattle pads on the floor at the center of the rear doors.

[@jak493]

Brilliant video. Straight forward, easy to understand and far more realistic than some of the OTT video’ s I have watched which have added 50Kg + of weight to their methods.

[@tomryder6797]

This is great, I wa savour to apply to the whole van as per lots of videos. Was concerned about the weight

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes just no need to use much of this material. Just waste of money and as you say too much weight.

[@getawaygeese]

Great explanation and cracking episode to

[@GregVirgoe]

I'm really pleased you liked it :D

[@robparla5513]

Happy that you confirmed a thought I had about the sound deadening material. So many people use that thin reflective material around their wheelwellls and I did the same thing. While installing it I'm think "man this stuff works so much better on the ceiling and around areas that make drum like sounds"... But hey hopefully adding that to the wells adds something. Thanks for the video

[@alitheiaziton5188]

Haha, top job again Greg as always.. Been watching a few of your budget build and low and behold I just did the same to my ribs and panel stays on the Sprinter as I have had chance to crack on and get something done. I used the 3M 560 PU which is pretty much the same as the Sika, albeit it does shrink a tad compared the Sika. Will continue catching this journey. Take care!

[@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

[@maddog19671967]

i like that you are so meticulous greg , anyone buying a van from you would have a really good deal , i would definitely buy it....

[@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! 🙂

[@mikespeers8281]

Nice one Greg, thanks for sharing.

[@GregVirgoe]

Thanks again Mike. 😊

[@andreasivars4925]

This was definitely an eye opener for me and what I have to do to my van! Cheers Greg! 😀👍

[@-Grom-]

Difference is huge, in the beginning of the video while you were driving i though something gonna fall apart ;D. Only thing i was disappointed with was when you've knocked on the panel to present the noise and then you knocked again after applying a mat on the mat itself rather than on the panel, and you did it twice! Haha. Anyway thanks for another good video.

[@GregVirgoe]

I could have maybe done that part a little better this shows the effect much better than I did kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ2QZaaAlJaqiqs

[@-Grom-]

@@GregVirgoe yup, that's good enough proof, cheers.

[@folkerwulff]

Again a great video, Greg! One suggestion, if I may: Sikaflex 554 is rated at 3,5 N/mm², whereas the 522 is half as strong at 1,8 N/mm². While 522 was O.K. for the large contact area of the floor, I'd prefer the 554 for the narrower beads on this roof. Possibly an overabundance of caution on my part, but I figured I mention it. Cheers from Germany - Folker

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes it would appear to have better adhesive figures so thanks for the suggestion. I'm sure the 522 will be ok and I already had tubes of it available so didn't need to buy another different tube.

[@robertturner4225]

another excellent video thank you and your good lady

[@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

[@stephenrackham1163]

Excellent information as ever, done T5 Build in past used far to much sound proofing,was looking at motorhomes over weekend, getting bug to find a fiat ducato after watching videos cheers Greg

[@GregVirgoe]

I’m glad it’s giving you some inspiration. What would you plan to do with it after 😊

[@lendlkaiser3622]

Very good explanation,Greg.

[@GregVirgoe]

Glad you liked it 👍🏼

[@SPQR-Z]

This is a more common problem then people realize. Most people have no idea that the skin and structure are actually bonded together with body adhesive. Our brand new Sprinter had the same problems although not as bad. Sikaflex actually makes a specific body adhesive and I used about 3 tubes of it on every contact point between skin and structure. That really helped eliminate the tin can sound going down the road. Then the sound deadening dynamats installed and the van was literally 75% quieter then before. I recommend that anyone building a conversion van go through this exercise before insulating and interior wall panels are installed

[@markgibbons4938]

Absolutely loving this build. Thank you.

[@GregVirgoe]

Really glad you’re enjoying it 😊

[@nathanstevful]

Absolutely brilliant mate thanks for that.

[@GregVirgoe]

You are welcome Nate 👍🏼😃

[@gordonlennox4501]

Greg congratulations on a really good series not only building a camper but sorting out all the little problems and annoyances as well. Just a pity I'm too old to consider another van build myself.

[@GregVirgoe]

I'm pleased that you are here to watch and hope you continue to enjoy the build series

[@TheShadowVortX]

Thanks for one more installment! Having the same van with the same vintage and doing a conversation at this moment, I took the sliding door rail off and noticed some corrosion under it. I'm in a way dryer environment than yours, so I would advise you to check that before going through with the wall insulation. Also, the outside black plastic side "things" have grommets which tend to loose their hability to prevent water ingress, so a thoroughly check may be advisable. Thanks for the videos!!

[@GregVirgoe]

Yes, when we were cleaning the interior I noticed a couple of the door rail nuts on the inside had some rust on them so they are replaced. I also purchased a new bag of 50 of those plastic trim clips from ebay for £7 and have replaced them all and sealed up here is a link for the clips www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400330221804?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5338027957&toolid=11800&mkevt=1

[@TheShadowVortX]

@@GregVirgoe That's how I noticed mine, small brownish water marks. I took the rail off, some nuts haf rust marks, but more important, under the rail there were rust spots which were easily treated in the same way you did the floor. Then assemble with some polyurethane based mastic in the thread's base.

[@MrSham61]

Well done Greg !👍

[@GregVirgoe]

Many thanks 🙏🏼 😊

[@AZRockRunner]

Another helpful and timely video Greg. I just removed the bulkhead from my '05 Sprinter and have all kind of sounds exactly like yours. Need to go find those loose joints. But Silka Flex 522 is not common in US. It is a STP sealant. Wonder I can use OSI Quad max which is more common from any home store. The OSI Quad max is a SMP type, stick to anything, has zero shrinkage, remain flexible, and allow +/-50 joint movement.

[@AZRockRunner]

Nope. Look like they spot welded the outer layer to the ribs. I still couldn't find anything loose metal that caused such noise yet.

[@GregVirgoe]

You can order through this link and get free international shipping from the UK www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313&_nkw=sika+522&_sacat=0&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338027957&toolid=11800&mkevt=1

[@trevorquilligan1428]

Gregg thank you so much for such a simplified and cost effect way way to start my conversion you have given me the confidence i needed to start thank you my friend and good luck with everything you do in life

[@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