I am getting started on a basic conversion of stock 2013 Crew 144 High Roof to a comfortable travel van / gear hauler / camper. Step 1 for me is sound deadening / insulation and wall panels.
Looking for some advice from the experienced folks here re: DIY vs. hiring this out. I have a quote from a reputable upfitter of about $4,400 to (1) install sound deadening throughout, adhered to the panels interior side, (2) stuff pink fiberglass insulation in the airspaces (including door panels) and (3) install nice side and ceiling panels to finish the interior. This sounds like it will end up great but is way way more than I intended to spend.
For a DIY option, I would (1) remove the floor panels, wall panels, factory ceiling liner in cargo area myself; (2) have a Line-X shop spray foam walls, floor, ceiling of cargo area with Line-X "Foam-Guard" and (3) install home-built wall paneling, replace factory ceiling liner with home built panels and re-install the factory floor. With this DIY I would likely not insulate door panels or driver ceiling/floor.
Main questions:
(1) Using spray foam, is a sound deadener adhered to the panels also needed or should I expect adequate soundproofing using just the foam?
(2) any experience with the Line-X FoamGuard product? They have several different foam products and I will need to specify either open or closed cell, and a weight.
(3) Any advice about "things that must be done before spray foaming". I already plan to install roof vent/fan and some reinforcement in the wall panels (for bed platform support) before spraying. If I decide to install roof rails, I also would buy OEM part / install before spraying. Anything else recommended before foam goes in?
Thanks a lot in advance for any advice offered!
Looking for some advice from the experienced folks here re: DIY vs. hiring this out. I have a quote from a reputable upfitter of about $4,400 to (1) install sound deadening throughout, adhered to the panels interior side, (2) stuff pink fiberglass insulation in the airspaces (including door panels) and (3) install nice side and ceiling panels to finish the interior. This sounds like it will end up great but is way way more than I intended to spend.
For a DIY option, I would (1) remove the floor panels, wall panels, factory ceiling liner in cargo area myself; (2) have a Line-X shop spray foam walls, floor, ceiling of cargo area with Line-X "Foam-Guard" and (3) install home-built wall paneling, replace factory ceiling liner with home built panels and re-install the factory floor. With this DIY I would likely not insulate door panels or driver ceiling/floor.
Main questions:
(1) Using spray foam, is a sound deadener adhered to the panels also needed or should I expect adequate soundproofing using just the foam?
(2) any experience with the Line-X FoamGuard product? They have several different foam products and I will need to specify either open or closed cell, and a weight.
(3) Any advice about "things that must be done before spray foaming". I already plan to install roof vent/fan and some reinforcement in the wall panels (for bed platform support) before spraying. If I decide to install roof rails, I also would buy OEM part / install before spraying. Anything else recommended before foam goes in?
Thanks a lot in advance for any advice offered!