THE BEST INSULATION FOR A CAMPER VAN FORD TRANSIT

The van build continues and in this episode I start to insulate the van. Thank you to DodoMat for all the insulation such a fantastic product.
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[@jeaniemcc3188]

Looks great and you made it seem so easy. Fun following along w the progress. Thank you!

[@cmoore7669]

Great tips in this! Really appreciating them!

[@thewiseone1424]

It’s starting to come along really well now, really enjoyed the videos up to now can’t wait for it to be finished so we can see the amazing scenery on you’re van trips

[@rhoschapp]

Great job 👏🏼 Already looks warmer.

[@phosawelonewolf2886]

Looks warm already. Good Job!!! ❄️💜❄️

[@annette1765]

Good job Shaun loving the van build!

[@adamsinclair3088]

Mate, that is coming along so well and really looks like you are enjoying yourself doing it

[@jasonwhite745]

Loving these updates Shaun 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@lesklower7281]

More great progress its good when a plan comes together

[@patrickevans8940]

Cracking job, coming along nicely

[@helenellis8367]

Feeling the warmth from the insulation. Going to be super cosy.

[@robcame1275]

Vans coming along great Shaun . Enjoyed the video. Looking forward to your next one and good to see your taking your time mate to get it to how you want it 🤙🏻

[@iancliveedwards]

Great job again mate going to be lovely and warm in there

[@louisesouthgate5231]

Thanks Shaun, it's looking good! You'll be really toasty warm. Hope all is going well with the baby.

[@RoosterAirsoft]

Looking like a right professional job, who knew! 😆 You'll be well toasty when it's all done. Hope all's good with the wee nipper & mum.

[@heatherbrailsford8428]

Well done…really enjoying watching the progression of your van build 😊

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Heather 👍

[@chuckehenulo6424]

Really exciting Shaun! Looking forward to the end product. Looks like a new business venture converting vans to Vanlife.

[@nigelbarrett3602]

Really is coming along well and great to follow your progress. Keep up the good work Shaun 👍

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@beingwithme5414]

Just worked out from the comments that the baby has arrived. A big congratulations to you and your partner. Enjoy the new adventure.

[@cologne2792]

Great work, well executed and a smart move on the Waxoyl too. Well done!

[@cmoore7669]

I wasn't sure what the waxoyl is for?

[@viv-i-vangoesforth]

nicely done Shaun. I remember howmuch physically bloody hard work it was insulating Viv-I-van with the Dodomat stuff. I was knackered after three days of doing mine. Well worth it though for the sound and heat insulation. If ever I do get a bigger crafter sized van for my channel, I'll deffo be using the same products again. Lookking forward to the next vlog. bessy regs-Kenny

[@ChloeVerse]

Thanks for the discount code! Used it on all our dodo orders ❤️

[@joodm5641]

The conversion is going well Shaun…thank you for sharing it with us. Hope you’re getting some decent sleep at night, despite being a new daddy 😀

[@annbuckle5880]

It's looking good loved the Shaun love Sundays tag. So I,m guessing if the bed is going by the doors it's going to be a pully bed it will look lovely just all of you waking up to a beach ⛱️

[@andrewholton5317]

Looking good, I bet it’s getting warm, you might need to install a window or a roof vent in the summer

[@anniemac3075]

Just watching I could feel the van getting warmer! You're going to be so cosy, with the ceiling fan in it'll be perfect. Really enjoying the process, thanks Shaun.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Annie

[@joline2730]

@@LoveSundays It might have been a warmer day than the day before 🤔🤔

[@BuggyBandit6]

Love your channel mate. Keep it coming 🤘😎

[@phil7301]

It's coming on great 😉👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@TravellingTorunn]

Really good work. I enjoy following your van building 😊

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Torunn

[@jacobblount5511]

Brilliant video! Makes the whole process seem not so daunting after all. I’ve seen lots of different ways of insulating, but after seeing this, I’m going to be replicating this in my Boxer this week. Cheers 👍

[@honeyrecardo1970]

Watching you is exactly the way I did my van but don't use expanding foam it can warp panels, great job keep it up

[@marknadin770]

Love Sunday's on a Saturday 👍😍

[@suzannemaddern5506]

Hi Shaun the van build is coming along nicely look forward to watching the next instalment! Hope your baby is settling in ok rgds Alan

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@misterthegeoff9767]

I am so jealous of you for having the space to park up a van like this and work on it while still running your other van. I live in a flat with one single allocated parking space so it's always been the micro camper life for me.

[@richardwillson101]

Absolutely! I have one allocated space yet two cars and a van. Whenever I want to work on the van, I have to play the "car shuffle".

[@LoveSundays]

Yea it’s a good set up but it isn’t cheap renting these spaces

[@tomwinch9107]

Thanks for fitting in the video editing - it must be weird editing video of a very pregnant Kate whilst battling sleep deprivation - big change in your life between the recording and editing! Great video - you explain everything clearly and present it so well - thanks for inviting us along your journey! For anyone insulating a van on a budget, although the dodomat thermo liner looks good,, the thermo fleece might be worth replacing with Diall insulation roll - it's £20 a roll (6m X 370mm X 100mm) from B&Q rather than £35 for dodomat's 10m X 390mm X 50mm roll. The r value is close to double (which it should be as it's twice as thick!) and it too is made from recycled plastic bottles, so it looks very similar / almost identical. For the thicker sections that need filling it would be a good alternative. It would fit in a 50mm section (just be more compressed) - I'm not sure how much effect squashing it into spaces would have on the r value - if it would still be as effective - if anyone knows, I'd like to find out. I've also used PIR insulation panels (e.g. celotex) - this tends to cost more and have better thermal performance. It's less green (being new not made from recycled plastic) but likely works out a benefit over time as it insulates better. I think expanding foam is similar to PIR insulation, though a lot easier to get into gaps! Hope this is useful info for anyone thinking of converting their own van.

[@LoveSundays]

It’s hard to find the time at the moment but I’ll get there

[@brendonparamor3524]

See you tomorrow mate. Looking forward to picking holes in all the hard work you’ve done.

[@LoveSundays]

Can't wait!

[@LeeLeesAdventures]

Great video shaun its coming together great fantastic job with insulation its looking rad. I did the same with my van completely wrapped it with the do do mat inside. I did not use the insulation though, its been lovely for three years though. Glad to see you are balancing life with the new baby lol stay safe see you on the next one 👍

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@richardgiles2484]

Looking good matey 👍

[@andrewmills4463]

You're gonna be well toasty in there Shaun, good job! I've been thinking as I've watched your progress it must be hard thinking about the job your doing but at the same time remembering to change your camera angles etc. Well done 👏

[@LoveSundays]

Each job takes me twice as long bully the time I reset the camera but if the camera was static for the whole video it would be so boring 😂

[@thepoolman2528]

Loving the new van build journey, i can relate to how hard it is looking for a van here in Cornwall, ive been looking since November. Hey if need a hand in anyway happy to .

[@andym1908]

Looking good Shaun 👍 👌

[@jeffjohnson847]

Comeing mate looking forward to see how it comes on 👌

[@MickSnr]

Your doing a cracking job, if a jobs worth doing ….. as they say. It’s Van builds like this you just don’t want to end 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you

[@philwilliams23]

Great video, cheers 👍

[@simonamos9468]

looking good mate

[@dolceitalia5846]

My arms were aching just watching you do the ceiling 😂 Looking great, really coming along!!!

[@moe_1886]

Looking nice and toasty Shaun 🔥

[@dog11222]

Looking good👍

[@waynep040]

Cracking job, I wish you Had a longer van 😂 love Sundays even tho it’s nearly Wednesday 👍

[@markennvibryan]

Remember don’t use high voc paints or varnish inside as some emit fumes for over 20 years. Check the voc on the back of products as small space and high voc isn’t a good recipe. The build looks great 👍

[@cmoore7669]

Has spray adhesive VOCs in it?

[@bananajack4257]

When u put ur max fan in remember you will need clearance for your solar panels if you use unistut for your rack u will be able to have your solar on one half of the van and the other half u can use fo4 your boards call Stuart at Mule conversions and he will help with the parts, I wouldn't put ur max air in the middle hope it hel0s I can send u picture of how I have done and I have two vents two panels and space for a 10' long board good luck with your conversion dave

[@jonstephens682]

Well done shaun, it’s looking good so far mate. Can’t wait to see it taking shape

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks Jon

[@jonstephens682]

@@LoveSundays it’s looking good buddy, keep up the good videos mate 😃

[@philipgolder7153]

Dodo are amazing I done my van with there stuff, cost a fortune but well worth it

[@markhowards420]

1:45 it totally sounded like you called that company something other than dodomat. 😂

[@Yvonneb_]

Great job xx

[@LoveSundays]

Thank you 🤗

[@carlyrose6303]

Cheers for the discount code 👌

[@bunnybasheruk]

That van will be proper toasty Shaun, its coming along so well mate. Looking forward to the next installment. Hope you are enjoying fatherhood.

[@LoveSundays]

Thanks 👍

[@rhinosunited1]

Great video as usual! Best insulation (if cost isn’t an issue….) would be aerogel

[@evertdevries8814]

If your'e too short to reach the ceiling of the van, buy enough pallets and maybe a half pallet to fill the floor of the van then overlay that with a 1/2 to 3/4 inch plywood board. You gain the 5 inches you need and can re-use for the next van. If it's a really hi roof van get two layers of pallets... Easy peasy

[@CentralMusicNation.]

Looks like a spaceship inside now lol , but it sure is coming together mate cause you are doing a great job on it 🙏😎

[@joline2730]

Failing to plan, is planning to fail 👍👍👍 get it sorted ... I'm following along quite closely as I'm getting mine done very soon - just trying to get a reasonable quote 😁😁

[@stuarthall2523]

Good job S. Your van could well be better insulated than auto sleepers. 👍

[@Sidchasingclassiccars]

Nice job Shaun. I warned my neighbour that there may be some noise soon as I'm fitting my side windows and cutting great holes in an expensive van! 😮

[@LoveSundays]

What can are you converting Sid? I’d love to come and have a look

[@Sidchasingclassiccars]

@@LoveSundays I've bought a Transit high top custom mate. It's that much bigger than my VW T25 but smaller than the Renault Master I had last season. Pop over any time, stuff is arriving left right and centre, windows, roof vents etc etc. Trouble is it's the insulation I'm waiting for!!! Anyway I've got Ikea bed beams coming for a fixed bed with garage below. Looks a neat idea, fingers crossed.

[@230919600]

Good job

[@MrTerryb1956]

Thanks Shaun @ 1:18 thats when I spilt my coffee all over my new T shirt 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 great Vlog as usual. Question are you putting any windows in ?

[@LoveSundays]

Not planing on putting any windows in the sides of the van just yet. I may put some windows into the back doors at a later date if I feel the need.

[@pitched_up_wanderers]

Thank you so much for the discount code. I've just saved myself a tidy little £50 🍻 👍

[@readysteadycamp552]

Quality!

[@fjspicer1]

@love sundays sorry I must have missed the one where you installed the plastic flexible conduit

[@leecherone7601]

Nice one Shaun. Looks ace. Will you be using 4 way stretch carpet too? Loving your vids as we all do. Good luck with the little one when he/she is out.

[@LoveSundays]

I’ll only be using carpet in a few areas

[@ThatGuy-mu2rr]

I have a MIRA SAFETY cbrn mask with M 77 filters. Looks like if I choose this insulation system, I’ll be putting it to use.

[@Welshandproud1970]

Furry fingers 😀 Brilliant.

[@johnakyle5908]

I had the black foam thermal liner , really sticky though, if you make a slight error it doesn’t come off even after a few seconds ,and the foam comes apart ..

[@mapleean2751]

The open cavity with no way in the back door. You could have drilled a hole(s) and expanding foamed inside?

[@bubbaknowsstuff]

I've heard that polystyrene beads can be used as an insulation they are very small maybe you could drill a small hole and pour them into the cavities you can't get to

[@Bracebarian]

Nice work, my OCD means I have to watch this again tomorrow unless you change your name to Love Saturdays and Sundays 😄. see you tomorrow.

[@Bracebarian]

Yep, its even better on Sundays. 👍

[@LoveSundays]

😂

[@TerryTrackerChannel]

Gonna be warm in there haha

[@mikesmart390]

Nice to no the names of the materials youre using and some advertising for them

[@mikespark72]

Holy thermal bridges batman!

[@Wellssshhhhh]

Loving your work Shaun! Are you fitting any windows?

[@LoveSundays]

I’ve had windows in the past and it’s just a place to lose heat and condensation to form. I would rather have the doors open for the view then have windows but saying that I could always add windows at a later date should I feel the need.

[@TheYummyMummyChannel]

I was thinking about expanding foam just before you said it, great minds think alike! Also, are you planning on putting a deck on the roof or solar panels? I can highly recommend solar panels as I have had some fitted recently to my MH with a split charger and boy what a difference it’s made. Just a thought before you get to the roof as you might regret it if you think about it afterwards. I’m loving following the step by step videos, soooo helpful. Big hugs to Kate and baby. Did you say if it’s a boy or girl? Take care

[@LoveSundays]

I’m definitely putting a roof rack on to hold the solar panels And I’ll probably put a small deck up there too

[@NefariaAdventures]

Almost to 40k!

[@LoveSundays]

So close!

[@haroldbetterson1877]

Would laminate floor underlay with vapour barrier work? 🧐

[@neglectedloves]

Good job, well done! But do you want to go completely stealth or why will there be not one window? 🤔 ok you answered it in the next video 😂

[@daniellafieldsend255]

With all that insulation you might want to get an ac unit for the summer season otherwise it will be like a oven

[@LoveSundays]

Insulation is designed to keep the cold out in the winter and the heat out in the summer

[@AnotherNormalYorkshireman]

Nice progress buddy. Where in cornwall roughly are you? Me and the Mrs converted our van a couple of years ago and enjoy meeting up with fellow self builders. We're helston area and usually go praa sands on weekends.

[@LoveSundays]

I’m near illogan

[@sarahkeast2943]

Does the thermal barrier also act as sound deadening? I used their sound deadening in my last 2 builds then celotex and silver bubble, just getting my head around what is new for the next one this summer. Looks great so far. Good to see someone just getting on with it

[@LoveSundays]

No you will need to put sound deadening panels on your van before the liner. I did this in the previous video

[@vanman_bavaria]

While watching your video I asked ChatGPT to write the lyrics to a song about you and this is what it created: ---- (Verse 1) Shaun's a KZbinr, a diver, and a man of the sea On Sundays, he takes his van, to where he can be free From mountains to the coastline, he's always on the go Living life on the road, it's the only way he knows (Chorus) Vanlife is his passion, it's where he finds his peace Shaun loves to insulate, his new van, a masterpiece With vapor barriers and insulation, he's got it all Keeping the cold out, and the warmth in, before the fall (Verse 2) He dives into the deep blue, capturing every sight Sharing it on his channel, with all his might From sharks to sea turtles, he shares it all His love for the ocean, it's never small (Chorus) Vanlife is his passion, it's where he finds his peace Shaun loves to insulate, his new van, a masterpiece With vapor barriers and insulation, he's got it all Keeping the cold out, and the warmth in, before the fall (Bridge) He's a traveler, a dreamer, with a heart full of love A true adventurer, always looking above With each new day, he's ready to explore Shaun, the KZbinr, who we all adore (Verse 3) He shares his journey with the world, one video at a time Living life to the fullest, with no regrets on his mind From the snow-capped mountains, to the sandy shores He captures every moment, and makes our hearts soar (Chorus) Vanlife is his passion, it's where he finds his peace Shaun loves to insulate, his new van, a masterpiece With vapor barriers and insulation, he's got it all Keeping the cold out, and the warmth in, before the fall (Outro) So let's raise a glass, to Shaun, the man of the sea For sharing his adventures, and living life so free From vanlife to diving, he's a true inspiration Shaun, the KZbinr, living life with no hesitation. (Extra Verse) With his camera in hand, and a story to tell He shares his journey, with us all so well From the highs to the lows, he keeps it real Shaun, the KZbinr, showing us what's the deal. ---- What a time to be alive. Thanks for your content, I always enjoy it!

[@LoveSundays]

That was beautiful very interesting to read thank you 😊

[@peterwalton479]

Nice one mate proper job

[@ftrider1768]

Looking brilliant, what is model is your van, it looks a decent size to convert , I'd love a project like that to do 👌

[@LoveSundays]

It’s a Ford transit L3 H3 2.2ltr

[@mother-gothel]

I just think at least you had a mask this time 😂😂

[@robt6299]

Are you not going to add any windows?

[@LoveSundays]

Not planing on putting any windows in the sides of the van just yet. I may put some windows into the back doors at a later date if I feel the need.

[@scottpearce9988]

Congratulations on the birth of the baby!?

[@GurkenMonster-ok1yx]

Loved the video! I have a couple of questions as I am planning on converting a van as well, what is the waxoil spray for? And I see a lot of people put a layer of some sort of plastic foil before the actual thermo isolation, why did you decide to do that differently?

[@LoveSundays]

The waxoil help to protect the metal from rust. The plastic foil bubble wrap if that’s what you’re referring to is not needed when using the thermo liner. You can however use it as a vapour barrier through. The R value of the foils bubble wrap is quite low in comparison to the thermal liner from DodoMat

[@BSmith244]

Looking good so far but I’m surprised you haven’t fitted any windows anywhere.

[@LoveSundays]

Windows aren’t very stealth. But to be fair all the vans I’ve had in the past with windows I haven’t seen the benefit of having them. If I change my mind the window will go in the door which would be an easy fix

[@mornasung3396]

I liked that you signed your van conversion ☺ But, you didn't year stamp it...?!

[@LoveSundays]

I’ll date it in the next video

[@erikdam391]

Hey, Shaun, as always it's interesting to see you getting to work. However, I am afraid you are guilty of making a common mistake in your door insulation... Try checking the youtube channel @roadandboard, more specifically the episode "Macht diesen Fehler nicht beim Vanausbau / Türen dämmen" (Don't make this error when insulating your van doors). I realize you most likely don't understand German, but the video should speak for itself... The problem is that door handles are not water proof. In the video you can see how water poured on the outside of the door above the handle causes water to run down the inside of the door - in the area where you put in the fleece... Basically the same problem you adressed with the mastic for the holes for the trims.... Putting in the sound dampening mat is OK as such, water can still run down past it, but doing anything else inside the cavity should be avoided. A better solution would be to cover the cavity with a plastic sheet, using some kind of adhesive to keep it tight, and then place e.g. a 19mm Armaflex or similar layer on the outside of this before covering it up with e.g. a wood panel... Mastic is not an option here! I know this problem from an old car I used to have. I had taken off the door panels in order to mount some new speakers, and when it rained the water ended up soaking the floor mats.. . 😞 As I am considering doing a van project of my own I am watching a lot of youtube videos - and when this one popped up just before I watched your latest episode I thought I'd pass on the info.. Looking forward to seeing you progress!

[@petewarby7158]

That Dodo stuff looks amazing. Good to use?

[@LoveSundays]

It was so easy to use

[@johndulling8831]

OMG 😮you are actually doing things right 😂

[@user-vz1iu8yh4p]

What thermal liner thickness did you go for?

[@lisahayward5950]

No windows in the back? Looking awesome

[@LoveSundays]

I may put windows in the rear back doors and maybe the side door at a later date but no plans yet