BEST INSULATED CAMPERVAN for COLD CAMPING 🥶Winter Van Build S2E7

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This might be the BEST INSULATED CAMPERVAN for COLD CAMPING we've ever seen! Although it's gotten down to -5C, this winter van build is progressing at an exciting rate! We are not skimping on any of the details, and working hard to ensure this van will be comfortable in the Norway for winter vanlife, and in Turkey during the summers (plus everything in between!)
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00:00 Intro
01:03 Getting Started
03:00 Camera UNDER the van!
05:07 Insulation Resumes
08:15 Overhead Challenge
12:28 Shaping Foam Boards
14:36 Ladi’s Past Life
16:07 Creative Ceiling Insulation
19:10 Removing Supports
20:20 Wool Problem Solving
22:49 Spray Foam
23:22 Partial Vapor Barrier
24:16 K-Flex 6mm
24:44 What Next??
26:16 Share YOUR experience!
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The Ultimate Van Build Journey:
In Season 1 of the van build, we stripped off the old DPD stickers, rust-proofed the entire van, painted it our favorite matte grey color, redesigned the cab, planned our van's design / layout, created our epic water tanks, built our custom panorama roof windows, installed new wheels, & installed an insulated floor! PHEW! Building a home is something else! bit.ly/LM_SEASON1
Then Season 2 of the van build rolled around, and with our workshop's renovation behind us, it got TECHNICAL! We built a 47 degree solar tilt (1kW of solar power!), made custom seat bases & installed our custom seats, we took security to the NEXT level, breaking down our 12 incredible layers of security, wired everything our tech-dependent home will need, created the BEST insulation we've ever seen in a campervan (check out our video on campervan insulation & cold camping insulation), installed our own custom security cameras, framed the ceiling, AND created our peak-a-boo curtains. WOW!! We are beyond ready to be off grid in this Ducato van home! ❤️ bit.ly/LM_SEASON2
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🐾 Who are we?
We’re Ladi (from Czechia) & Margaret (from USA) and we love eBikes, campervans, & cats. In 2020 our van life lifestyle flipped upside down, & we needed to stop traveling in our camper to lockdown in eastern Czech Republic due to the pandemic. With no travel plans and some new time on our hands, we decided to sell our old van, start an electric bike business, begin a youtube channel, build our ultimate dream campervan, renovate a junkyard into a tiny house homestead, plan a container & apartment unit, and… well, some other smaller projects in-between 😅.
What we thought would only be 6 months of “stillness” has become 2 years of innovation, progress, and so much fun, and most of that is thanks to YOU. Although we’re excited to be back on the road and traveling the world again soon, we’re so thankful to lay a foundation here in Central Europe & bring you with us on this crazy journey. Thank you for supporting us and being part of this incredible community!
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BEST INSULATED CAMPERVAN for COLD CAMPING 🥶 Winter Van Build #22
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@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

Happy 2022!! New publishing day is SUNDAY, YAHOOOO! We’re so excited to join you on the weekends, when you hopefully have the time to kick back, relax, & enjoy some timelapses & kitten purrs! Don’t forget to let us know about YOUR insulation expirience! This comment section is SO helpful not only to us, but to those who are just beginning their van build journey! If you could give someone just starting their van insulation advice, what would it be??

@RVingwithG 2 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year! LOVED IT! I too would do it just like this! Well done!

@63Harpo 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! On behalf of us who are dependent on the captions to understand these videos (Deaf or Hard of Hearing), could you please check how your captions are working…. Captions come across in two separate lines on the bottom of the video. For some strange reason the lines on your videos overlap! Hard to watch. Usually one would give up but the info you present is so good I don’t want to miss it! Thanks!

@abram730 2 жыл бұрын

FYI: A stealth camper has a dripping grey water tank you can turn on. That lets you have a small grey tank.

@TheRollingRucks 2 жыл бұрын

Been watching you guys for a year now and have to say as a carpenter myself, Ladi’s attention to detail, innovation and commitment is inspiring. Super well done you should both be very proud.

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! That is so encouraging and really motivates us to keep it up. Appreciate this comment so much!

@ladiandmargaret Жыл бұрын

Interesting to read. Somehow we don’t have this experience. What would you suggest?

@ahagan1930 2 жыл бұрын

Smh, Ladi talking about how he can, "finally shine." I have thoroughly enjoyed watching the entire build series you two have created.

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Haha he’s so excited to get to the furniture. That’s where the speed is truly mind blowing!

@tn1760 2 жыл бұрын

I thought that same exact thing. He’s awesome at all of it.

@MaryCateOMalley 2 жыл бұрын

Rightfully proud. Genius engineering.

@laurakuzara5696 2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching KZfaq videos for years, and by now I think I've watched hundreds of van conversion videos. This is the very first KZfaq video I have ever left a comment on. I love your videos! When I came across your channel I binged the content in a matter of days. Can't wait for your next one!

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

I feel honored!! Thanks, Laura!! Before uploading on this platform I NEVER commented either and wasn’t even really bothered to read the comment section... safe to say that changed lol. So happy to have you here and thank you for the support by watching our vids! If it wasn’t for viewers we likely woulda rushed this build a bit more, but we wanna make something really incredible that everyone can enjoy 🎉

@laurakuzara5696 2 жыл бұрын

@@ladiandmargaret I really do love that you guys are taking your time on this build. It let's us see each step in more detail. 😊

@afroborilafemme 2 жыл бұрын

Ladi is a beast! Watching him work is so mesmerizing.

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

If it wasn't for the timelapses this video would be roughtly 5 days long haha!

@afroborilafemme 2 жыл бұрын

@@ladiandmargaret 😂🤣 We’d all still watch!

@stahliclaassen6466 2 жыл бұрын

@@afroborilafemme you are absolutely correct!

@WillsWhereabouts 2 жыл бұрын

Been watching ever since the beginning of this van build and it continues to be my favourite van build series on KZfaq! Also congrats on going full time 🤙🏼

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Will! Keep up your hard work, too! It shows 👍

@EJLily686 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this and the last video about insulation. I like the detail you put into explaining and choosing the different products to insulate. Appreciate that Ladi is a perfectionist. Both of you are able to provide us with teachable moments. Thanks!

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

This type of feedback was so ideal! Love that we’re able to Share with your our reasoning and that others find it helpful! ❤️❤️

@dizheller2101 2 жыл бұрын

When it comes to my own van conversion, I'm just going to take your vids as guides. I'm glad, Ladi, that you are such a perfectionist. This kind of attention to detail totally speaks to me! Happy New Year to you and Margaret and Millie! 😀

@mai17288 2 жыл бұрын

Have to say I spent my lockdown planning my escape, hours spent watching van build videos. Your videos are so informative, entertaining and funny, Ladi throwing shapes made me howl with laughter. Signing up to your channel and making plans for my own build. Thank you 💕

@ellelewis1963 2 жыл бұрын

Lady seems so happy in this video. I love watching y'all work on this van together, Can't wait to buy mine and put all this knowledge to good use!

@petra7338 2 жыл бұрын

Ladi you always shine! You and Margaret are a real power couple, with each your own strengths.

@ferntella 2 жыл бұрын

"Where I can finally shine".... Ladi EVERYTHING YOU DO is awesome! You guys are both so impressive! But I for sure cant wait to see your cabinetry expertise get put to use in this build :))

@jannevaneyck4601 2 жыл бұрын

I love this. We build our van last year and did exactly the same process after so much of research. I feel validated that crazy good builders like yourself did the same. Love the videos, keep em coming

@gingercat555 2 жыл бұрын

YES ... YES ... YES ... this is how it should be done ... take your time and be thorough and systematic in your approach ... following the curves and contours of the panels will make a great job of insulating ... great to see both of you putting so much into this project ... it will be fantastic when finished. You have a great workshop and equipment which really helps ... only wish I had a workshop like this ... great job all round congratulations both of you.

@Yannispawn 2 жыл бұрын

Loved seeing Millie!❤️ I’m so overwhelmed (and impressed) watching the amount of detail you all put into everything you do.

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

thanks, Robin! I'm so happy we record it because it's sometimes hard to remember why something took us so long or what the delay was... lol. We are so thankful this audience has such a good eye for detail and gets why we do what we do! ❤️❤️

@rustythecat2163 2 жыл бұрын

Have been watching van build-outs for some years now. Have not subscribed to any before but your site appeared out of nowhere so I watched this vid on insulating your van and subscribed. Will go back to your first vid to get up to date. Proper insulation and air circulation has a lot to do with comfort. Am told that insulating the floor properly is most important and requires special attention so am looking forward to how you will tackle that phase of your build. I like and respect minutia! Getting “all” the small things right add up to a most favourable outcome! Wish you two well each and every day!

@NinaThoren 2 жыл бұрын

I usually watch your videos the day they come out but I'm saving this one for my birthday tomorrow. You probably know by now how much I love your build videos with the best tips!! Much love💜

@charlotteanna 2 жыл бұрын

very impressive work. but what I love most is the absolute joy Ladi is having at work. good craftmanship and a lot of love for what he's doing, that is contagious. sitting here with a big smile, secretely hoping I could have a camper van made by Ladi and Margaret.

@natasjahardes5560 2 жыл бұрын

Always in ahw watching you two building stuff. And totally get your choice of insolation. Use the best materials where you can and lesser in the other spots. If you do it you should do it right! Thanks for sharing your skills and knowledge.

@suffolkseries3319 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad your back on the van build and love the new video formats and structure. I look forward to watching these and feel my stresses of the week disappear when I watch the master at work!! I wish I had half his talent!

@F-J. 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen hundreds of beautiful van builds; but this is the ONLY INSULATION i totally love. This is how i would do it if I could. I would insulate the heck out of it all. Including the dashboard and the driving area around the feet.

@julieevans8283 2 жыл бұрын

Ah, now I can continue my day was hoping to watch this early AZ time! Thank you. You too truly are amazing. Love the perfectionism.

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

yay! Thanks for joining us from AZ, Julie! Jealous of your warmth these days! 😂

@juliemac5604 2 жыл бұрын

Again…reading my mind regarding all the insulation gaps, and then blowing my mind with your knowledge and execution quality. I really need a Ladi in my life.

@sweejus17 2 жыл бұрын

This is im calling it " Insulation " ... 💯 wowza Well done Ladi and Maggie

@pamhixson2882 2 жыл бұрын

Miss Millie found her spot nice and warm and cozy 🐾 your van is coming along can't wait until it's done and enjoy watching your videos tell your next one

@1336Studios 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so happy you guys exist. I can't wait to build my van and ebike with the techniques learned from these videos!

@rdwilander 2 жыл бұрын

Ladi, just amazing work, never saw such craftmanship and detail on insulation install. Great flying M, beautiful area and amazing shop.

@glennagirltarot 2 жыл бұрын

was so satisfying to watch that spray foam be cut off! thank you for sharing all of your knowledge, and WOW what an inspiring attention to detail you have. cheers!

@msvg3 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the way you explain each type of insulation, advantages and applications. Millie will thank you, too.

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

We’re gonna make sure she’s EXTRA comfy 🥰

@armandoramos1949 2 жыл бұрын

Attention to details, craftsmanship, awesome work! Thank you for sharing, more power to you and your channel.

@pamelarw58 2 жыл бұрын

Happy 2022 Ladi & Margaret🤗🥂🇦🇺 yes you are doing great job as usual with Insulation with time lapse! 😍

@CLdriver1960 2 жыл бұрын

Great job, you’re definitely doing insulation right! I have a ‘mini-me’ Promaster City that is a work in progress. I have already insulated the floor and ceiling with expanded polystyrene foam ( 2 inches in the ceiling - R10, 1 inch on the floor- R5) This spring, the walls and doors will be next. All the best for 2022!

@a.w.thompson4001 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the amazingly detailed depiction of this critically important part of vehicle life builds. Also the humor from the choreography of "Ready?" to the surprise ending. ❤ As always,, mo' Millie! 😉

@jillleahy8450 2 жыл бұрын

Love the rabbit hole commentary. So true! Van building is one big dependency after another.

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

Right? It’s always like now I’m just doing insulation…wait I need to decide where all my electronics go, how to mount my blinds, what panels I’ll be using… 😂

@Espenrip 2 жыл бұрын

So awesome! You guys are very detailed oriented. You give it a 1000% dedication in what you do. And this really helps us viewers, upcoming vanlife fan. Im really excited to start my can build.

@srj2590 2 жыл бұрын

All I can say is impressive! I'd have do a build out for me any day. Great work and quality. Thanks for sharing your skills with us.

@TheodoraWimsey 2 жыл бұрын

It’s such a joy watching this van build! I love the attention to detail and forethought put into it. 🥰

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It just takes forever 😭

@radimhamal1719 2 жыл бұрын

nejlepší videa ! Jste velkou inspirací jak to dělat správně ! :)

@MrKo1233 2 жыл бұрын

10:01 I already had the suspicion Ladi is some extraterrestrial mega creative being that landed here on earth some day and he is doing everything he can to seem like a normal human being, but after hearing him make this sound while caught off guard, my suspicion is fuelled again.

@meka1369 2 жыл бұрын

Van’s coming out great! Gota love Ladi’s perfection to every detail. 😊

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

All about the details 😉😉

@tonykirk1966 2 жыл бұрын

Your van is going to be AWESOME! You've thought of everything. Millie is a little darling 😍

@sanfrediable 2 жыл бұрын

Great Vibrations and very thorough insulation. thank you for being a great team

@marklambert2712 6 ай бұрын

I LOVE THIS! This is the first video (and ive seen 100's) where someone did insulation like this. I have ADHD and all the stuff you were doing was "my thought exactly" and makes total sense to do it the way you did.. I was always curious as to why people didn't cover the metal support beams because that is direct contact with the outside metal of the van. Heat transfer is real lol. Thank you for such an informative video. I look forward to watching the other videos you have to see what I can learn. I will be building out by spring time!!

@shortdaywondering8709 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice work. (Trim carpenter to trim). The world's changing. I'm really happy to see you pushing through with your skills as we are trying to find our freedom. You are confident, particular and skilled. I agree with your thought processes and explanations. Nice job.

@samistarast 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Margaret and Ladi. Great job with the conversion so far. I wanted to make sure you guys are aware that rear lights can only be taken apart by unscrewing two bolts from inside the van. I myself made a mistake here, but was luckily able to drill 100mm access holes afterwards to reach them whenever bulb change is required.

@waltere.mellin3537 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really enjoying watching your van build, and learning some new things too. I really appreciate that you are showing all the detailed work. I hope to be starting my own van build soon. Although I don't have the access to the shop and tools that Ladi does, I'll still be able to make what I have work. I can't wait to see when your van is finished

@ericmaclin315 2 жыл бұрын

Ladi 'The Mad Scientist'. Always a pleasure to watch you work sir. 👊🏾

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, plenty of more work to come 😎

@garyaaron8425 2 жыл бұрын

I wholeheartedly loved everything about the video and channel. Won't miss any videos

@patti7371 2 жыл бұрын

Ladi skipping at 16:52 made my day!

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

😆😆 such a happy lil skip

@emilytorres5739 2 жыл бұрын

It's so exciting to see your progress, I will be looking forward to Sunday!😄

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

We’re excited to join the Sunday upload crew! Happy 2022!

@dominoconsultant 2 ай бұрын

I was following along when you were doing your build and now I'm just at the insulation phase - kflex all the way baby

@skytechbits 2 жыл бұрын

The van is coming great. Happy New Year Ladi, Margaret, and the sweet fur baby 🐱

@jamesjoelholmes4541 2 жыл бұрын

Happy 2022!!! I have really loved watching you guys put this van together. Every detail and painstaking effort to make it perfect. I can hardly wait to see what you do next! Best of luck!

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much James! Hope you had an awesome holiday season! You’re so right that every detail is painstaking lol, but hopefully so worth it in the end. Thanks for watching!

@stevevasic 2 жыл бұрын

May be worth considering an actuator and cover for the grey water camera and light. They will get covered with road dirt pretty quickly and I suspect you won’t be able to see out of the camera very well.

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

Actuator to cover the camera? That would be over the top 😂

@stevevasic 2 жыл бұрын

@@ladiandmargaret cover/shutter could also be operated with a Morse control cable if you want to go for a mechanical solution (usually cheaper and more durable).

@HiruS22 2 жыл бұрын

Yes came onto the comments to say this. I fitted a grey water camera, in fact exactly the same swivelling camera you have there, a few years ago and it took several iterations of the 3d printed mount to solve the problem of dirt blocking the lens. I eventually found that recessing the camera in a hemisphere 50mm deep, along with a 100mm deep 45 degree angled shield in front of it kept it clean the vast majority of the time. I’ve actually now bought another tiny camera from eBay with a built in water jet but that’s going to have to wait for every other possible job to be done. Great video as ever 👍

@diannewilson8950 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, he is brilliant, I was just going to say smart couple beautiful build

@ygreq 2 жыл бұрын

You definitely need a retractable cover for that camera. Otherwise all the dust and mud will render it unusable pretty soon

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

We’re curious to see how it goes, will need to do some testing but for now that part of the under-belly was actually pretty clean, which gives us a lot of hope 🙌😅

@Yahoomediaclub 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome work has been put in here ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’ve completed my insulation also by using a similar king span type, metal damping, moisture barrier. We have Citroen relay SWB L1H1. Great videos

@sorchaoconnor3750 2 жыл бұрын

I love how thorough you guys are!

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

eeep thanks! We are trying our best!

@sgw3612 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Amazeballs! This van is going to be"the ultimate." So impressive!!! 🤯

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We’re gonna try our best to make it the best van on KZfaq!

@morgananderson9647 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff!!! With such amazing detail imagine how superior and quiet the ride will be driving down the road!!!

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

That’s right, driving experience improved significantly!! 🥳

@chikatoo 2 жыл бұрын

You guys are too cute!!! Ladi is amazing!!! He knows how to do anything that you need done!!! He’s a perfectionist for sure!

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

Next level perfectionist.awesome quality for a creator, annoying quality for a co-worker 😉😆😂

@fjeinca 2 жыл бұрын

Oh, my goodness. This is a masterpiece. I hope you #EnjoyIt on trips. TFS

@Yannispawn 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad to know Ladi is 6’4”. My husband is 6’3” and I never see people that tall in van life and I always wonder how/what would fit him in a van one day.

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

it can certainly be a struggle for the tall ones! We got really lucky with an H3 van, allows us to have a proper stretch inside

@bitingmidge4981 2 жыл бұрын

It's been a lifetime struggle for us (I'm 6'3") - our current compromise is to do away with any standing space inside and live in the great ourdoors! I am not sure why tall people like to live in small spaces, but it seems we do. :-)

@Yannispawn 2 жыл бұрын

@Jen Urban I knew it was the highest. I’ll have to check out Fresh off the Grid. Thanks!

@milesniddrie 2 жыл бұрын

attention to detail is 150%%%!!!!! love it!

@holgiexcellent1405 2 жыл бұрын

I still loves you videos! Best Van builder Team in the world 🌎… Keep up the good work 😘💪🏼

@NursingNean 2 жыл бұрын

You actually made me feel better about our insulation! We don't have all the equipment - just scissors, bread knife and box cutters to cut and a table. So we did pretty well. When we saw the spring sticks we both went 'oh dang! that would have worked'. We held the insulation sheets over our head (standing on a small step) until the glue took - that was a terror. Would have been worth paying the hardware store to rip a plywood panel for spring sticks if we'd thought it out!! And now that I see the kflex and how you were able to cut such precise panels, I see how you can aspire to use vapor barrier technology and lack of thermal bridging. Our van will just have to follow the good weather.

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t worry about it too much. We had a great time in vans with no insulation at all!

@leedo03 2 жыл бұрын

First time viewer here. As an engineer, once I saw the custom electronics and 3D printer it was an instant sub for me! Keep up the good work, I am excited to follow your journey.

@Sebisanyi 2 жыл бұрын

The most awesome insulation I've ever seen I look forward to continuing

@philipevans1027 2 жыл бұрын

Just one word sums up this guy . Perfectionist.

@francesca222australy 2 жыл бұрын

Were in Australia and I'm thinking of doing something similar because if the extreme heat. Thank you for empowering us and we are so close to buy our first van.

@Pollinator Жыл бұрын

Hi, this is So impressive, I’m starting to build my Toyota Coaster 4x4 bus this year and this is seriously inspiring.

@lrodd247 2 жыл бұрын

I'll tell you what, that high quality insulation job and materials will outlast the actual van! Amazing attention to detail, you can tell you really are a perfectionist 😎👍🍻

@Andy-kj5et 2 жыл бұрын

Love the detail in the build process, missing from most KZfaqrs .

@gordonbryson2986 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely bloody fantastic amazing workmanship ,great vlog as usual can't wait till next time .this would be a great veh to buy Well done from bonnie scotland

@jameshummel7349 2 жыл бұрын

Ladi really is a mad scientist! There’s nothing he can’t do or problem solve.

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

It makes me sooo happy that the mad scientist bit has stuck lol!

@largemarge1603 2 жыл бұрын

2003, we converted a 1996 Ford CF8000 commercial truck to our concept of an ExpeditionVehicle. For insulation, we used: * adhesive-back acoustic against the outer wall, a gap, then * one-inch pink-board, another air-gap, then * two-inch foil-side poly. Our floor is one-inch pink-board, then half-inch marine plywood painted on all surfaces to seal. Our visual floor is a perimeter of bamboo surrounding a slate center. . Our windows are 3612 -- three feet wide by a foot tall -- dual-pane sliders designed for a stand-still house. . Our interior is 7w x 12 l x 7h, about 700cf. . Our heater is an ancient Wave 3 catalytic; we rarely use it above 40°f... on its LOW setting of 1,700Btu. We adjust our interior temperature by further opening windows, a half-inch here, an inch there.

@BusWithUs. 2 жыл бұрын

You just made me dread insulating my 35 ft bus! You guys are doing an awesome job.

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

Whooopsss… hmmm ughhhh… *clears throat* “it’s actually super easy and way fast?” 😉😂 YOU GOT THIS 💪💪

@jamesbacon4033 2 жыл бұрын

Ladi you are a genius! Keep up the good work guys i love the build couldnt fault a thing!

@bucknrodeo 2 жыл бұрын

You guys have so many good ideas love watching your videos thank you for everything you’re showing me.

@kevinrobben1999 2 жыл бұрын

Should have seen this video before I made my camper! I used glass fiberglass wool insulation that has reflective on one side so it is easy to glue to the van. That worked pretty well but then the vapor barrier was wayy harder to make because you have little attachment points.

@heavi-armed-infadel 2 жыл бұрын

I'm meticulous as well, no substitute for craftsmanship, great build!

@freedomphilsgood2007 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I’ve insulated a van before and it is very tedious and time consuming. You’ve done an awesome job 👍🏻

@bobhobart3613 2 жыл бұрын

Crazy crazy crazy Cool!!( well, Warm) I might have missed “Intermission” as I dozed off a minute towards the end BUTi did watch 100% ! Stay safe and warm Ladi and Margaret!!

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

haha I agree not enough Millie content this video! I'll make some recordings tonight just to make sure she has some more screentime next video 😸

@stum8374 2 жыл бұрын

Hi guys probably to late but I used a hairdryer to heat the sikoflex so it runs better.ur doing great ladi and Margaret looking good even better than mine !!!! Thanks for showing us the boss at the end-im sure she's warm enough.

@poulainpascal8834 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ladi and Magaret. I have a purchased motorhome. When I use it during a winter holiday I notice that there is a cold draft coming through the holes near the belts in the cabin. So do not forget to insulate the cabin behind the plastic panels near the belts.

@mikejf4377 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it makes completely once you explained it. You normally have a very good reason. I enjoy the videos. Have you ever thought to use 80/20 in your build. Looks so nice what you have done.

@tombreen7927 2 жыл бұрын

thats some attention to detail ..this van is going to be amazing !!!

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom!

@Karrikua Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I have been looking for. Insulation is the thing that scares me when it comes to van life as I live in a colder climate than most

@ourlittleworld2022 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and we are converting our new van so this was really helpful thank u 😊

@Un1234l 2 жыл бұрын

While it may not be tenable to do these intensive and perfectionist builds often, I greatly appreciate you doing this. It’s very insightful and important to see the highest standard, so we can compare and know that there’s a higher level to strive toward, more knowledge and experience to be learned.

@ladiandmargaret 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying it. We built very basic van before in just 3 months and living it it for a year was absolutely amazing! I don’t want people to think only high end van will make them happy, it’s more about being out there!

@zadokwest 2 жыл бұрын

On my T4 I used much the same materials to insulate as you. Not as good a job obviously. But I also cut up those interlocking foam floor tiles you can get to wedge in the window area at night. Sort of worked OK for me.

@kinross24 2 жыл бұрын

Those wee ‘supports’ in the smaller cavities will allow condensed moisture to wick and run along them from the outer skin to the inner skin and drip off. Like brick ties without the wee zigzag bit in the middle.

@KrystaNorwick 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, great video!! Great use of multiple materials for different spaces. We winterized our van, and have successfully crossed Canada in the winter time this past month. Cabin temperature was always comfortable, however we had two days where the outside temperature was below -25C and our water pipes froze overnight. I’ll be very interested to follow along and watch what techniques you use to mitigate this problem! For us, it is mostly a problem of not being able to circulate the warm air of the heater effectively into the garage space near the water tank. Great video!

@mwilliams6664 2 жыл бұрын

Is your piping all internal? And you still had problems with freezing? If so, how "closed off" is your garage (presumably this is where the freezing took place) from the main living space? Do you have any insulation on the pipes?

@xgouldiex 2 жыл бұрын

If your plumbing is in your garage split your diesel heater output so it puts some heat in the garage iv done it and it works great and it stops the damp in the garage and if your bed is over your garage it's great at night as it heats your mattress like a electric blanket and I also found I was keeping my heater lower as the heat was going straight to me in my bed

@eduardoprats Жыл бұрын

I have subscribed and very impressed with quality of your work and filming. You have given us many helpful and detailed ideas. I am working on my own conversion project and retiring in to Baja. You guys are awesome! Eduardo from Chicago

@IppiopaidFEEDBACK 2 жыл бұрын

I guess the beauty of doing your own build, you can be as OCD as you want to be. After watching all the work that was put in to insulating this van, I think I will just get a 5 gallon bucket of ceramic insulation and then spray foam 2” over that. I think that should give me an R21 or something like that. In this coming April (Lord willing) I will be insulated my 26’ school bus.

@Charlemagne1367 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I know Ladi is a perfectionist but doors need to be able to drain water as they are never watertight, all moving parts will let in water, like the door handles for example. Waterflow is obstructed and at the bottom of doors the water drain holes now clogged by the foam or the wool will get wet. I see this in so many insulating videos. 🤔

@kitleighclark49 2 жыл бұрын

Off Topic... Hey Margaret, you know what I'd like to see? Like a Proust Questionnaire of van lifers you run into on the road. I've learned about the KZfaqrs and bloggers. What about the people supporting themselves off-grid and not doing media facing stuff? Who are they? Who is this community? Anyway, just a thought. Know you guys aren't traveling so much. But, had the idea, and thought, if anyone can do something with this, it would be Ladi & Margaret. Ok, thank you, as ever, for the content, I'm glued to your story. Be well.