amersereau
New member
Hi all,
I've just joined the Sprinter Forum and I'm very excited about gaining some knowledge from all of you van folks. My boyfriend and I recently purchased a Sprinter that already had some of the build done (kitchen, fridge, heater, etc....) and we're planning on reconfiguring some of the build, and adding a few new features that we want (a better bed set up, storage, etc...)
Before we start doing anymore of the build though, we want to insulate it better! Currently there is just some plastic paneling over the bare metal, which helps a bit, but a lot of condensation tends to build up behind it and it doesn't do much to keep the van warm in cold winter camping. I've been doing research online trying to figure out what materials to use, and I am CONFUSED!! We need something that won't soak up moisture here in the damp PNW where we live, and don't want to use fiberglass or other toxic materials in such a small space.
So far 3M Thinsulate, or Reflectix seem like some of the best options I've come up with. I've also read that using two materials can be good, something stiffer that can be cut into sheets and used for the ceiling and flat surfaces, and then a more flexible material that can be stuffed into smaller, harder to get to spaces.
Any suggestions or advice would be much appreciated!
Thanks!
Ashley
I've just joined the Sprinter Forum and I'm very excited about gaining some knowledge from all of you van folks. My boyfriend and I recently purchased a Sprinter that already had some of the build done (kitchen, fridge, heater, etc....) and we're planning on reconfiguring some of the build, and adding a few new features that we want (a better bed set up, storage, etc...)
Before we start doing anymore of the build though, we want to insulate it better! Currently there is just some plastic paneling over the bare metal, which helps a bit, but a lot of condensation tends to build up behind it and it doesn't do much to keep the van warm in cold winter camping. I've been doing research online trying to figure out what materials to use, and I am CONFUSED!! We need something that won't soak up moisture here in the damp PNW where we live, and don't want to use fiberglass or other toxic materials in such a small space.
So far 3M Thinsulate, or Reflectix seem like some of the best options I've come up with. I've also read that using two materials can be good, something stiffer that can be cut into sheets and used for the ceiling and flat surfaces, and then a more flexible material that can be stuffed into smaller, harder to get to spaces.
Any suggestions or advice would be much appreciated!
Thanks!
Ashley