Vlog 4: Installing sound-deadening adhesive mats into the Toyota Proace van conversion

In this video I take advantage of the brief spell of milder weather to make a start on the campervan conversion, installing sound-deadening self-adhesive mats onto the side walls, to dampen down the "clangyness" of the walls.
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[@floydbertagnolli944]

I like that you research your projects & your thoroughness in the improvements. Well done. 👍

[@Vandemonium]

Thank you.

[@michaelst.george6214]

I heard you say to your self when you were examining the window "Don't drop it, you idiot!". I say the same thing but it is usually followed by "I told you not to drop it, you idiot!". :-)

[@rodrigoalarcontello3361]

Those big box structural elements give these vans their strength but at the same time are source of irritating booming resonances, it would be nice to fill them with some structural foam to improve rigidity and eliminate cavity resonances. Also, you can use some structural adhesive in the flange surfaces of the different pieces of the sheetmetal structure (if you don't have access to special chassis repair adhesives, the one that they use to glue windshields is the best, just don't use regular silicone). This increases contact surface between panels and has several good effects: it seals air/dust pathways, makes the structure work as a whole, elliminates some creaks that are produced normally when the structure is stressed. The manufacturers currently use these techniques to improve NVH and crashworthiness in the latest models.

[@icebox344]

Love your surgical approach, creating a different angle from others I’ve seen. Merry Christmas

[@Vandemonium]

Thank you. Merry Christmas!

[@nairbllebpmac4179]

I am really enjoying this channel David. Thank you so much for sharing with us. I always get excited when you upload another video; this channel and Crusing the Cut. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

[@Vandemonium]

Thank you. Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2018!

[@klayofthemystics]

Back in the late eighties when did my van just about the only adhesive was Contact Cement, Which, by the way, put off some nasty fumes. A filter mask really did nothing to help. So lots of fumes, confined area, hot summer day, Ended up falling out of the van, when finished, violently ill, and a three day headache. The amount of brain cells I lost probably went a long way to explain many of my life decisions in later years.

[@Jorrow.]

I know you have finished so ins't much help now but that bundle of cables on the left hand side at the back are for trailer wiring and will only be needed if you are fitting a towbar. But if you need 12v the big yellow cable is a 40amp 12v supply for caravans. It just needs a 40amp maxi fuse putting in the empty fuse holder under the flap where the battery is by the drivers feet.

[@Vandemonium]

Yes, long ago done but that's a very useful tip for anyone else looking to do one of these so thank you!

[@MissScrappy]

Watching this is bringing back happy memories of doing our 1985 longed Chevy van conversion. We love David!

[@tanjaontour2932]

It all seems so simple to start with... How true!

[@lockedin60]

Am a little behind in the following but been watching the early stages of your motorvan camper remodel. I have been giggling up a storm. It very well could be the ill effects of the late hour way past a decent bed time. But since I am an old retail retiree who gives a plug nickel when I take a shut-eye!.

[@dianemorris6904]

This was very interesting. The noise in some of the older trucks we have driven over the years could have benefited from those squares

[@rolandwolf1327]

Oh, the joys of insulating a van. I like the quality of the paint job even in places where a customer would normally never look. It will be interesting to see how you do the insulation.

[@Vandemonium]

I've started on it and it's quite the fiddly process - a combination of Celotex sheets and "loft"-type insulation rolls (not fibreglass)

[@The_Arby]

Great to see you doing more to the van David...Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year :-) Looking forward to seeing lots more of your videos in 2018 :-)

[@Vandemonium]

I've been buying loads of bits, none of which I can actually put in it but it makes me feel as if there's been progress! Cheers

[@jayoneill1533]

Happy Christmas David, and here’s to a successful new year with lots and lots or roving whether on land or sea!

[@Vandemonium]

Thank you! And to you.

[@annettefournier9655]

My knees ached just watching you. Lol. Merry Christmas David.

[@Vandemonium]

Haha, I creak every time I do a bit on the van, I have noticed!

[@lewisgardner1660]

Hi there Very good video as normal, have a good Christmas kind sir, looking forward to next video.

[@Vandemonium]

Thank you. Best wishes to you too. Cheers

[@stopneverstop]

Those empty voids make great use for security boxes

[@BeechSportBill]

Those wires on plastic plate are for lights for trailer

[@RVgeeks]

Love how meticulous you are... we're the same way... bothered by anything visually imperfect, even in places where they will be covered up and never seen again. But we do sometimes have to let that go, yes? ;-)

[@Vandemonium]

Through gritted teeth ;-)

[@zaphodbeeblebrox2202]

After the first blood, I was waiting for Vanbo: First Blood Part 2....

[@kenpage1107]

Nine or ten degrees, thats bloody freezing!!!, am watching with interest Dave, Ive just had to spend three months repairing my campervan, its come up great too, good luck with it, Ken.

[@Vandemonium]

I should have clarified that that's Celsius. Still not what I would class as warm though. Good to hear you sorted yours!

[@kenpage1107]

We use celcius here in Oz, thats freezing to us.lol.

[@Vandemonium]

Haha, yes it is!

[@projectt4587]

Merry Christmas sir. From my experience, as it's pretty messy, you want to do the windows before the rest of the insulation otherwise you just end up with filings everywhere. Easier to sweep out before putting insulation in. Good luck and happy New year.

[@Vandemonium]

I wish I could but with the temperatures still sub-10C, I can't fit the windows because the adhesives want a warmer environment.

[@GrahamA63]

Hi. Just for info - I used meths to degrease the panels on my old Dispatch. It worked well, it’s cheap and smells good...

[@FoxCutter]

Now that it's been a while and you've done a number of trips in the van, how well has the sound-deadeing and insulation worked out? Actually, a general followup video on the whole project might be interesting. Talking about how things have worked out in the long run, things you want to improve in the future and what you would do differently if you had the chance.

[@Vandemonium]

Good idea! I'll try to do that over the summer.

[@petersmith5199]

Another interesting video. Merry Christmas. Ta.

[@Vandemonium]

Thanks - and to you.

[@RJM_99]

Wishing you a happy Christmas, love the videos.

[@Vandemonium]

Thank you Richard; merry Christmas.

[@bnadvornik]

Great video. I have a Ford Transit van that’s a bit rattle-y. Might need to get some of those silver panels.

[@Vandemonium]

They do seem to change the tinny clanking to more of a solid clunk!

[@alanbower1193]

Good job. Merry Christmas David.

[@Vandemonium]

Cheers Alan, and to you.

[@nmr6988]

Sound deadening properties are the single most important thing I look for in a home or in a van. If there's one thing that will ruin the Great Outdoors, it's people. People are noisy and obtrusive and they play loud crappy music that destroys the serenity and the sounds of nature. Unless you've been camping for 2 months from a desire to have some peace and quiet and solitude which is spoiled by a bunch of idiots, you may not be able to appreciate what I've said.

[@MrBblhed]

A few comments. First off Merry Christmas. On to the van stuff. That plastic sheet you removed is a vapor barrier that is installed to prevent the back of whatever panel is on the door does not rot or collect mold from back side, I recall you saying you were going to install vapor barrier so no big deal as long as you make sure you do that. I don't know if you are done with all the sound dampener but if you are not you can see how well it works by knocking on the panel with your knuckle before and after you apply the damper to hear the difference instantly. Finally don't forget the front doors and the floors, people doing camper conversions forget that the thing has a cab and that is where they will be sitting while driving down the noisy road.

[@Vandemonium]

Hi. Yes, there will be a replacement vapour barrier. And the sound panels do indeed now "thud" instead of "twang". I haven't paid any attention to the cab yet though, 'tis true!

[@johnnorris4467]

Happy Christmas, David, and good luck with all your forthcoming ventures.

[@Vandemonium]

Thank you John. Merry Christmas to you.

[@johnbrookes2196]

Merry Christmas and a happy new year David. The vans looking good.

[@Vandemonium]

Thank you - merry Christmas John.

[@wildlifewalkswithcountryge749]

Enjoying the project David, keep em coming! Wishing you a Merry Christmas.

[@Vandemonium]

Thank you, I'm quite enjoying it albeit at my own gentle pace :-) Merry Christmas

[@tche68]

Seasons gretings! The hole on then rear left column is to install the seat belt on the passengers version of your van. You can see the bolt to the hook above.

[@Vandemonium]

Ah, that makes sense, of course. Good point!

[@cjw2661]

Just an idea, when we did our van, we used the large holes in the doors/etc as cubbies. Just used insulation board in them and squared them out.

[@Vandemonium]

Interesting idea. I haven't got round to putting insulation in the doors yet. Cheers for the tip.

[@gillywild]

Merry Christmas David :) maybe order some knee pads?

[@Vandemonium]

Merry Christmas! I'm hoping the knees will toughen up!

[@DrBurkstrom]

Nah. Get some kneepads and you'll wonder how you ever did without. Makes an amazing difference!

[@joeclarke9782]

Good job. I think the rear electrical connection is an inertial fuel cutoff switch (shuts fuel off in case of God forbid collision). I hope your insulation will still allow for access to the electrics. Merry Christmas

[@Vandemonium]

It seems as though I shall have to build in an access panel of some sort! Cheers

[@Vandemonium]

I don't think they come pre-wired for mobility use, so I doubt it's that.

[@monicalifornia_]

Great work. Very interesting.

[@Vandemonium]

Thanks!

[@Smudgie]

Great project, thanks for a great series of videos. Hope to be starting my own Proace project soon.

[@Vandemonium]

Good luck, have fun.

[@the_useless_photographer]

I know it's all finished now but one thing I learned from watching pro van conversions is never ever put loft type insulation inside the van....it acts like a sponge and will eventually rot your vehicle. That's why older campers rotted so quickly, manufacturers used fabric insulation because nothing else was invented.

[@Vandemonium]

It can only act as a sponge if there’s water for it to soak up and no ventilation; here, with the impermeable vapour barrier preventing interior air moisture reaching it, there’s no damp.

[@ziggymike1]

Christmas greetings David. Joining from ctc! If your in Nottingham near the Trent and need a Mot or workshop space for any part of the build as a help out you are always welcome (bring biscuits for tea are the rules)

[@Vandemonium]

Well now.... workshop space you say?? I'm very much in need of a warm workshop space for a couple of days in order to install the windows. Any chance you could email me? Use [e-mail] :-)

[@mischef18]

Great video bro, santa has been and gone in NZ and still forgot my bike I asked for in 1965. Oh well all the best any way. Merry Christmas.

[@Vandemonium]

Shocking! What is Santa playing at?! Hope all's well over there. Cheers

[@mischef18]

Yes been struggling to believe in him anymore as he has missed quite a few things I have asked for over the year.

[@cathrynbagley8005]

Nice to see your progress - Merry Christmas

[@Vandemonium]

Thanks Cathryn - merry Christmas to you too!

[@SamSitar]

vandemonium is very easy to follow.

[@sylviapage8572]

That insulation job looks a bit overwhelming for me. Looking forward to the next instalment so I can see how you got on. Thanks.

[@Vandemonium]

I'm finding it quite calming and therapeutic, weirdly. Just taking my time, not rushing, sitting in the van cutting bits of insulation to fit!

[@ianmedium]

When building these in great volume clipping that plastic tube with the cable in it to the side of the van is probably quicker than chasing it through the hole even accounting for the plastic tube cost. Most of the time it’s down to saving money! I am really looking forward to fitting the windows, you are a better man than me gungadin! I would not attempt it! Happy Christmas to you by the way! :)

[@Vandemonium]

Yes, that makes sense! Happy Christmas :-)

[@one.of.two1969]

Have a good Christmas and New Year

[@Vandemonium]

Thank you! And you too :-)

[@robertthornhill4379]

good job david 8/10 bob in derby

[@Vandemonium]

Ta

[@GDSVID]

i have the lwb Peugeot expert version ..i fully converted it myself..these vans are as roomy as a vw transporter...i took out the engine and fully stripped it down and rebuilt it aswell...your right about the poptop too expensive...but there is an alternative which is the xlarge dometic sunroof...when fitted you can open it fully and stand up fully in the van if needed...the silent coat you got is a good choice on the body work and it does take out the rattles..by the way if you do decide to remove the double passenger seat you can get a swivel plate for the base and as for a single seat for passenger get another drivers seat as they fit on the passenger side...the lower bulk head is removable and its bolted and heavy glued in...

[@Vandemonium]

The lower bulk head is staying in place. Good tip about the seat, cheers.

[@joecrachemontange4613]

glad tidings from aroostook county maine.

[@Vandemonium]

Happy Christmas to you too :-)

[@SilverVoxMusic]

Nice one David. Happy Christmas.

[@Vandemonium]

Cheers, and to you.

[@tinniswood2577]

Salutations to you, don't work too hard over Christmas and may Santa bring you the faux leopard print dashboard cover for the van. :-)

[@Vandemonium]

Oooh, that sounds lovely!

[@DriveLongRoad]

The hole at 3:45 is a great security feature. You can safely hide important documents or cash in the ground. No burglar would ever find that.

[@Vandemonium]

Haha, good idea

[@EnglishVeteran]

No, they’d just steal the van!

[@estherkalkbrenner5222]

A propos sound deadening. I just learned that there is such device as a sound deadener for car diesel heater systems. And they do a very neat job. Price is around 150€ and they come with different diameters for various tube systems.

[@Vandemonium]

Interesting, thank you. That said, I'm going to be using a propane-based (externally vented) heater largely because they are substantially cheaper than the diesel ones and don't require dropping the diesel tank to tap into it, which would be outside my scope of capabilities.

[@estherkalkbrenner5222]

Vandemonium these are for the ventilation pipes blowing the warm air in. So in case your propane heater is abit too loud, maybe this could be a hint, in case the warm air gets directed throughany kind of tube

[@Vandemonium]

Ah, that sounds extra interesting then, I will have a look. Cheers.

[@petermastenbroek5264]

Progress may be a bit slower than you'd expected, mainly due to the weather conditions, but there's progress nevertheless. Hope to see that you'll have managed to put your windows in in the next vlog. Merry Christmas, Peter.

[@Vandemonium]

Happy Christmas. Alas, I have to disappoint you - I've just finished filming the next vlog and the windows are definitely on hold for the moment while the weather's chilly. However, I may make up for it by cutting the hole for the roof vent instead!

[@petermastenbroek5264]

That's already good enough to start with, and I'll be happy to watch that vlog when it's publiced.

[@gilb6982]

If i am not mistaken the wire thing in the back is a safety cut off fuel switch so it need to be solid to the chassis

[@Vandemonium]

Thanks. You're not the first person to suggest that but it doesn't look like any kind of switch. Nevertheless I have decided to leave it in situ.

[@stacieodstacieod9555]

Before doing any thing with the Van wiring. You need to check the Van manual if you have one or go online as I am sure there would be a manual online. I am enjoying the Van videos.

[@Vandemonium]

I doubt I'll do any alterations to it, other than maybe re-route a bit. Can't find a manual online, unfortunately.

[@Adampeterdale]

Yes you won't see them when it's coverd up but you will always know it's there eating into your brain untill one night after lying awake for hours staring at the ceiling thinking about it you jump up and attack the walls of your van with a hatchet... ripping the uneven demonic things out. 😂

[@leechamberlain1273]

Happy Christmas Dave, tip for that sticky cover you found , a heat sourse would help soften the glue , something like a hairdryer on hot . Cheers Paul

[@Vandemonium]

Good idea, I might still try that to get the excess off. Cheers

[@Nick23Wood]

You should replace the vapour barrier you removed - probably using reflectix.

[@Vandemonium]

Fear not, there will be a vapour barrier. Not Reflectix but a similar material.

[@Nick23Wood]

excellent - I was using Reflectix as a generic name - a useful term from over the pond :)

[@DriveLongRoad]

Happy Holiday, äh, Christmas! :))

[@Vandemonium]

Merry Christmas!

[@commonsense592]

Things have change in my day we would use a spray on putty type insulation. Your system looks easier to use but I can't see it working because it doesn't cover all the surfaces. But with your insulation and then panels covering everything I don't think it will matter anyway.

[@bishopbeesley9790]

Rattly bits are part of design - supports door outer panel without risking leaving a witness/mark -your tape should be good. The drainage holes in bottom must remain open otherwise door will rot out (water will get in at top of door)

[@Vandemonium]

Thanks. Yes, I've left the drainage holes clear!

[@garrystacey7018]

Good luck 👍🏻

[@Vandemonium]

Thanks

[@jdeso3]

You should clean the surfaces with denatured alcohol that will clean off the grease and oil and leave nothing behind and it safe on the paint

[@Vandemonium]

Hi. Thanks. The WD40 degreaser product is supposed to do exactly that!! I won't buy it again though.

[@ronnath1581]

Below zero? Wow, we haven't seen that yet here in Iowa. And it needs to get to 9 or 10 to apply your stuff? Man, that's still bitter cold here in the upper midwest. Oh, wait.......never mind. (Merry Christmas, David)

[@Runenaldo]

Ron Nath I'm quite sure he means zero Celsius or 32 Fahrenheit.

[@Vandemonium]

It's turned mild(ish) but still only 9C

[@Vandemonium]

Oh yes, C not F

[@cjw2661]

I thought the same thing at first. Then remembered we use fahrenheit here in the states. We have gotten down to 15° f here in Michigan.

[@rassman48]

What a strange sound insulation. I'm guessing it is like damping a drum with a piece of sticky tape as they used to have to do for live work in a TV studio, otherwise the drums drown everything else out.

[@Vandemonium]

That's probably the best analogy I've heard, yes. It's exactly that. No so much insulation as damping.

[@Kiwionwing]

Will be interesting

[@grayeagleswolves]

Merry Christmas David Good show I do have to ask a Question do you know that the Spray Can of Insulation would work Fantastic in the van for any and all projects

[@Vandemonium]

You'd need many, many cans of spray foam. I did look at the spray foam kits which come in a two-contained mix but you need an ambient temperature of 16C and the cans have to be kept above 21C, none of which I can easily achieve at present. Also, there can be an issue with expanding foam bending out the metal of the van if you overfill any small areas. Not as simple as it might seem!

[@FrazzledPup]

"Don't stick before I'm ready, don't stick before I'm ready..." Are we still talking about a van conversion? ;) Merry Christmas

[@Vandemonium]

Definitely a van conversion!

[@FrazzledPup]

hehe couldn't resist being just a bit naughty

[@MuddyBootz]

Where you fitted the sound insulation on the sides.....will you be cutting some of it out when you fit the windows???

[@Vandemonium]

Well no, that would be bizarre. I haven't put the panels onto any parts that I'll be cutting out.

[@user-lx6bl2wd8g]

Just looking at the door at 14 mins, I wondered whether you had given any thought to additional rust prevention.

[@Vandemonium]

Not really, it's all in very good condition with no visible rust and the paint chips don't go through to the metal either.

[@GDSVID]

for floor and roof insulation use 3m thinsulate or the equivalent

[@Vandemonium]

I'm using Celotex on the roof and a radiant barrier with air gap on the floor.

[@trainguy4861]

Great video and being from the US we call it a stove and how did it become to be called a hob ( sp)?

[@zogworth]

Here the stove would mean the whole thing, oven and hob all in one. It's comes from the old English habban or to hold. On old fireplaces in kitchens there would be a ledge or shelf where you put things to keep warm that was called the hob. As the pots etc were held there. The word has just been carried over to mean stove top.

[@andyharding1514]

can't you just take it to a friendly boatbuilder & get them to sprayfoam it like a narrowboat shell? :) I looked at doing a T4/T5 a few years back & the DVLA were notorious for not wanting to issue change of type (or whatever it's called) from van to camper. hope they're a bit more amenable these days!

[@Vandemonium]

I did consider that but you have to do an awful lot of tedious masking off to stop the spray sticking to bits you don't want it to. Also, spray foam is not ideal in tight spots because it can expand to the point where it deforms the metal, and it's also impossible (effectively) to remove in case you need access. I wouldn't have wanted to pay for it to be done so I'd have done it myself and that's messy and requires quite warm ambient temperatures, which we don't currently have!

[@davidoickle1778]

"paper towel?" I thought the British called it "kitchen roll." Hey, I watch a lot of British TV shows.

[@Vandemonium]

Both!

[@aaronhorn6849]

It isn't considered a proper car project unless you sacrifice blood to the gods!!

[@chrisdavison2022]

I wonder if those 'random' wires in the ducting, are for if the van was going to be a people carrier type vehicle? As I've heard, some manufacturers 'pre install' certain things down the production line 'just in case'...???

[@Vandemonium]

Mmm, could be. I'm going to install an access panel, just in case.

[@GDSVID]

use a layer of foil bubble wrap insulation, then a layer of dacron wadding,then another layer of foil bubble wrap insulation

[@Vandemonium]

Foil bubble wrap has virtually no insulation value. Its only use is as a radiant barrier for which it requires an air gap, which would be negated if you stick any other materials onto the foil.

[@fluffsipad7462]

It might be a fuel cutoff switch with a reset button

[@Vandemonium]

OK, cheers

[@White_Chapel]

Hi David, love these videos 👍🏻 By any chance did you put any of the sound insulation under carpet or in the driver and passenger doors at the front of the van to reduce the road noise? I'm planning to start noise insulating my LWB peugeot in the summer and I'd love to know know how much of the noise insulation you used altogether? Cheers

[@Vandemonium]

It's not actually sound insulation as such, it's just to deaden the "boominess" you get from sheet metal panels. So no, none used in those locations.

[@White_Chapel]

@@Vandemonium Sorry, deadening/dampening is what I should have written there! I find the driver and passenger doors a bit boomy so I plan to do them, the barn doors at the back, the sliding doors at the sides, the roof and rear side panels. Would you have used 30 sheets altogether? I don't want to order too little, but also dont want to order too much as it's fairly expensive! Thanks again David 👍🏻

[@Vandemonium]

Hmm I don't remember exactly how many I used but I'm going to guess fewer than 30. Maybe 20? I can't really remember though, sorry

[@White_Chapel]

@@Vandemonium Cool, I was guessing that 30 would be ott so I'll start with 20 and go from there!! Thanks again👍🏻

[@sparkyplug28]

I can see many places where my Vito looks like it has been made to keep noise down where the pro ace hasn’t even so it’s noisy as hell! Just started insulting myself

[@annmcwilliams1230]

Just wondering if you are going to put small wood burner in.

[@Vandemonium]

No. It's really too tiny a van for that.

[@annmcwilliams1230]

Oh thank you for taking the time to reply. Happy Christmas And love all your vlogs.

[@rckchp]

Seasons Greetings David. Small burners exist which are intended for small sailboat cabins, usually mounted on a bulked (wall). A few examples : www.charcoalheater.com/ , www.pinterest.com/pin/101753272811418504 , www.pinterest.com/pin/310818811775746896. But most are expensive and must be vented to outside for safety.....and probably overkill for your purposes unless you plan to camp up at John o' Groats during the winter. A small propane catalytic heater would do....but be sure crack a window a bit to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Please read this : www.cdc.gov/co/faqs.htm Best Regards, Rich A.

[@Vandemonium]

Hi. Thanks. I'm aware of CO poisoning (I have two detectors on the boat) but I won't be installing a propane heater, at least not one that's internally vented. Probably getting a Propex HS2000.

[@GDSVID]

use a heat gun to soften the silentcoat pads

[@Vandemonium]

They didn't need it, went on fine as they were.

[@VAX1970]

Better to use spray foam insulation in cavities

[@Vandemonium]

In theory, yes but in practice maybe not. It can be messy and I've heard tales of it bulging out the metal if too much is used in a confined space, which could easily happen with a novice such as myself. For my purposes, better to use loft-style insulation which I can put in, pull out, re-work and get right. Foam would also either require multiple cans or a full-blown kit (and they need ambient temps of 16C or more as well as the canisters being heated to 21C+ which isn't terribly convenient, especially in winter)

[@VAX1970]

You can buy Low Expansion Foam which wont bulge, plus they are normally fire safe too. Loft insulation is not as efficient.

[@Vandemonium]

The low expansion foam doesn't expand enough (!), it would take gallons of the stuff. It tends to be more of an adhesive than an insulator. I'm aware the loft insulation isn't as good as an isolator but it's the best option for my purposes.

[@GDSVID]

never use expanding foam..it can bulge your panels

[@menonsans]

Can I make a suggestion? Can' t the space b/w the inner and outer body panels (at 06:03) be used as a storage area of some kind? (It looked large enough on the video)

[@Vandemonium]

Hi. It is wide enough but I need / want to fill it with insulation to help keep the van warm in Spring / Autumn. Any space I deduct on the sides for extra storage is space lost for insulation.

[@snappyfish]

Cut a cardboard template then mark round Celotex?

[@Vandemonium]

Funny you should say that ... exactly what I started this morning! Cheers

[@GDSVID]

silent coat all doors too

[@Vandemonium]

I've done the doors.

[@charlescain7962]

The glued on sound deadening panel you removed to put sound deadening material in it's place????? Fluffs Ipad, might be right, that could be a fuel cut off, it should have sensor circuit that detects an accident, cuts off fuel, if no danger you push reset button and drive away, usually a wrecker driver knows how to find it, most owners don't read the manual or with a used vehicle the manual is gone.

[@Vandemonium]

The glued on panel, if you mean the white stuff, was not sound deadening, it was a vapour barrier I think. It would have had no sound deadening qualities whatsoever.

[@jasonj5345]

Are you going to put camera Mount's in.

[@Vandemonium]

I haven't even begun to consider that kind of element yet but I suppose a dashcam might be on the cards eventually.

[@steveh4873]

How did that stuff work out?, was it any better driving it after? Thanks!

[@Vandemonium]

I couldn't really tell because it was so long between driving it without and driving it with, plus I had a load of stuff in the back which was all rattling around as well so very hard to work out if the van walls were resonating less!!

[@mortglickman3217]

What type of engine does the proace have?

[@Vandemonium]

See my first vlog

[@colinracheljustpootling7468]

Not quite getting the sound deadening pads to be honest. Van looks very tidy though

[@Vandemonium]

They stop the metal panels from resonating and sounding all "tinny" as you drive along.

[@GDSVID]

they do work i have them in mine

[@Philhoppermiller]

I am not as enthused about the van conversion. Just not my cup of tea. Good luck and God Bless you on your efforts. I'll stick with the river trips.

[@Jax240jk]

im sure i can see a few orbs around you in this video

[@Vandemonium]

Huh?

[@corallaroc]

I know you will have completed this now, but couldn't you, me, whoever, put the adhesive in a bucket of warm water whilst using it?

[@GDSVID]

celotex will squeak and squeel while driving and drive you mad

[@Vandemonium]

Well that's what I'm using as it's the best insulator for a given thickness unless you buy aerogel which is twice as good but ten times the price.

[@davidbutler4363]

😁👍👏👏👏

[@nitramretep]

loose attic insulation goes not in a van!

[@Vandemonium]

It does in mine. No other reasonable way to get into all the awkward nooks.

[@Nick23Wood]

Peter M - Glass fibre I agree, but recycled plastic insulation works well - just resist the temptation to compress it too much.

[@ttv2951]

Are you practising social insulation 😆

[@Vandemonium]

Haha yes

[@doyle201206]

Only badged Toyota, it's a Citreon and therefore has no logic to design.

[@Vandemonium]

True!!

[@xtc2v]

Ruined privacy, stealth, security and insulation by putting windows in

[@Vandemonium]

I was never building it for stealth. Privacy is assured via tinted windows and curtains. At least one side window is a legal requirement of the DVLA for reclassification as a camper van. I wanted rear windows and the second side window for better visability when driving.

[@xtc2v]

@@Vandemonium Yours is a different use to mine perhaps. I need to cross the UK and the EU in winter. Seeing left at a junction is awkward but there are tens of thousands of vans on the road with that problem. Positioning on the road is important and using a wide angle nearside mirror. A rear view camera is better than wrenching my neck to look out back windows. A camera shows up any low bollards that otherwise I would hit for sure! Anyway nobody can see well through a tint especially on a gloomy day or at night which is why they are banned for front windows. I need to be able to pull up and sleep whenever I get tired happy that the van is quiet, secure, warm and stealthy. These things are hard to insulate. We just do the best we can for the use we envisage. So long as you are happy with your Proace that's great!