How To Insulate Your Van With Spray Foam!

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3 жыл бұрын

#vanlife #rampromaster #vanconversion
My friend Kate has been in the process of converting her van and she finally got to the point where it was time to insulate. Since her van has all sorts of framing inside, we decided to give spray foam insulation a try!
It ended up being a very quick process, but it wasn't cheap.
One thing I forgot to mention was the temperature it should be when and if you decide to use spray foam to insulate your van. The kit we used requires it to be 70 degrees fahrenheit or warmer when using. Make sure you check the directions before you start the process!
Here are a few of the products we used to insulate Kate's van.
Spray Foam Insulation Kit: amzn.to/30EMEj0
Great Stuff Foam Sealant: amzn.to/36vJUbo
Tyvek Suit: amzn.to/3iHOqWR
Respirator with Goggles: amzn.to/34rodGJ
Gloves: amzn.to/3neTkOi
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@luvnotvideos 3 жыл бұрын

That spray foam is great for stopping temperature change through conduction, which will stop condensation. Because the metal and fiberglass will not sweat due to temperature difference between the outside and inside, when she's ready to add more insulation - because that thin layer won't be enough - she can add any other soft fiber she wants between the van skin and interior walls without worry about mildew and mold (wool, denim, thinsulate, fiberglass, rockwool, etc). Great start to an unusual vehicle :) Looking forward to seeing more of this build.

@bchurchill3551 3 жыл бұрын

More of this stuff! You could film anything and make it SO entertaining with your humor and editing. Love the authentic fun vibes. DBVB.

@brianpark8792 3 жыл бұрын

Ya'll did great. Remember this will expand during curing. Best to start with the flat tip to take up as much surface. The thin tip is for and missed spots , give an area a bit more foam, or for hard to reach areas.

@b.s.adventures9421 Жыл бұрын

Your editing is top notch.

@jayzhao9324 3 жыл бұрын

Love Kate's laugher! So glad to see her again!

@lucyfalcon182 3 жыл бұрын

Always excited for new videos!

@freethedeer 3 жыл бұрын

great video! Gotta say the booties definitely finished off the look 😂👌

@LucysVanAndale 3 жыл бұрын

You did a great job on your part. So did she. I had this done to my van but my fake "van builder" I'm bummed because I spent a lot of $$$ on it and it wasn't done properly. I will end up having to redo it or add the panels like your van. Mine is a closed cell as well. I have COPD so it was necessary. Thanks for sharing! What a great Friend 👍

@vanlifebiker 3 жыл бұрын

Mineral wool ok with COPD & better fire rated & cheaper.

@racehorsecharlie6423 3 жыл бұрын

The student has become the master!

@3alltb 3 жыл бұрын

I like your short videos!!! I would like 15 minute videos that's helpful and one week in the life video. It's easier with the time being a mom and seeing a video that short. P.S. love your videos no matter what

@RenoLaringo 2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever think about rust issues? When humidity will get stuck between the bodywork and your insulation (and it will), your van could be pretty much gone... Pay attention to all drain holes and not clog them, as well as which type heating system you'll be using. All in all, you don't want too much condensation happening. Insulating vehicles is no easy thing, that is why it is so expensive. DIY methods are on the cheap side, but watch out for what can happen in the long run.

@mcfokkinw Жыл бұрын

People have no idea about spray foam in a vehicle..even nowadays I still see people doing it. While people who did this 3 years ago recently found out that the panels started to bubble on the outside of the van😅 Seen some of these cars for sale recently too..imagine if one would buy a car like that not having a clue

@teamdada2194 Жыл бұрын

You think condensation will get stuck between the spray foam and metal skin?

@scottmckinney9760 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the tips!

@nicolemayer1671 3 жыл бұрын

So satisfying to watch:)

@thefaceofinsecurity 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve literally never been so early. Love your vids!

@korbenparker1798 3 жыл бұрын

Love the effort you went through for this video dressing your self in a bin bag 😂

@SamanthaROlmsted 3 жыл бұрын

Omgggg I’m dying with the trash bag 🤣🤣🤣 love it!!!

@jfxl1977 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this!

@Kralphrn 3 жыл бұрын

Great Video, I learned a lot

@eddiesmedley4785 3 жыл бұрын

The short videos are awesome! 👌 you could do like 3 of these a month and only one big one? Its up to you, but all that matters is that your happy with the content you create because we all love your work!!

@chrisireland2071 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos!!

@V4NLIFE_CANADA 11 ай бұрын

On the first kit you also had the nozzle way to close to the walls 😂 that’s why it was spraying everywhere exept the walls haha but we all learn from our mistakes and don’t ask me how I know 😊

@wimair_at 3 жыл бұрын

great video as always! it's kinda funny - in almost every van built video that takes place in europe you never see spray foam, everybody is using armaflex :D

@farinab.1336 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. They say spray foam attracts moisture and mineral wool slumps down cause of the vibration while driving?

@trinitytennant838 3 жыл бұрын

@@farinab.1336 Don't know where you got your info from?... i'm from the UK and I spray foamed my van!.. I got mine done by reputable company!... spray foaming your van gives you a much higher R value than any other type of insulation!... it also acts as a sound deadening/ vapour barrier and top insulation all in one!... down side is the cost!..( mine cost me over a £1000 ) in USD that's about $1,388.00!.... also you need to make sure that you have run all your line's in ( that's your LPG/WATER & ELECTRIC'S ). and that the are in conduit or some form of trunking.... as you will not be able to get at them or run other lines.as this stuff is there for good!...will not budge... so good careful planning with all your line's is the #1 factor...also spray foam does not attract moisture!... also the only way that any ones mineral wool would slump down is the fact that... THEY DID NOT DO THE JOB PROPERLY IN THE FIRST PLACE!.... if you dont pack it in to all the nooks and crannies it will drop due the lack of volume if insulation material!

@barrytimm5497 3 ай бұрын

You guys are hilarious!!! :) :)

@nickblets69 3 жыл бұрын

Dude, you'd make such an awesome Jim Morrison look-alike.

@luckyjim51 3 жыл бұрын

I did foam sheets in my Promaster.... Next time some sheets but spray foam will be in my build!

@abzdeman92 3 жыл бұрын

more videos with Kate!

@erentraut5740 3 жыл бұрын

Great and fun

@lucianbabe1 3 жыл бұрын

Love from saint Lucia.

@erichtomanek4739 3 жыл бұрын

How to insult your van.......????? Oh, I need specs. Another excellent video, fun and informative. The protective clothing is Haute Couture, and will surely be seen on next seasons Paris fashion catwalks. I wonder about the waste foam. Can it be collected and used to fill the cavities, instead of chucking it?

@donnyt857 3 жыл бұрын

I love the outfit. You are awesome! 😜🤣

@sunnyray2048 3 жыл бұрын

🍭SWEET🍭Great Video! 🌞🌲🌲🌲

@NicholasMaietta 3 жыл бұрын

Just got another van, might do the same.

@suedefringe 3 жыл бұрын

178 miles ! Sign me up . I need one for 5500 bucks ! (Was it 178k?) For some reason you reminded me of Richard Simmons in the bag outfit 🤣😂

@lukebryant3636 3 жыл бұрын

Do more videos with Kate

@Theadamvok 3 жыл бұрын

We've got the same shoes man! Where did you get yours from?

@DX48H9WM 11 ай бұрын

About to spray Kraken foam in my van today, we’ll see what happens!

@dogcatmanvan 11 ай бұрын

good luck!

@DX48H9WM 11 ай бұрын

@@dogcatmanvan it went great, I really love this product, $250 for a whole van no lt bad. I was able to get it 2-3 inches thick everywhere

@dogcatmanvan 11 ай бұрын

@@DX48H9WM nice job!

@Hunter357mag 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder what a spray foam home insulator would charge to do a van? I'd like to see a comparison-or even if they would do a small project like a van. Just a thought.....

@Seraphsody 3 жыл бұрын

A company told me that for a 12x6 by 12 tall building would be over 2 grand last year. It’s expensive stuff. Foam gold.

@Hunter357mag 3 жыл бұрын

@@Seraphsody I'm in the wrong business......maybe foaming vans should be my new business!

@Seraphsody 3 жыл бұрын

Hunter357magg lol 😆 It may very well be a lucrative business, it’s soo expensive. The local company that gave me the quote said they were charging based on hours, experience, and materials. It’s also comparable with the going rate online.

@David_11111 3 жыл бұрын

yay

@Deltro61 2 жыл бұрын

FWIW, you can hire a commercial company to do this for a lot less, and they do the work!

@karenfranz7262 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@andreawisner7358 3 жыл бұрын

Which is the least toxic?

@allegrosotto2126 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds a very tricky process, I wonder what the fire rating is?

@vanlifebiker 3 жыл бұрын

Mineral wool is better & cheaper

@elsestelema6273 3 жыл бұрын

Could use sheep’s wool,

@WanderingNature 3 жыл бұрын

Did you spay the back doors?

@dogcatmanvan 3 жыл бұрын

No. I started to, but realized I didn't want to cover up the door electrical and locking mechanism. She was just going to use some wool insulation to fill them in if needed.

@leonwillett4645 3 жыл бұрын

ok that was funny

@rafetizer 3 жыл бұрын

You guys just invented the homeless hospital gown.

@matty431 3 жыл бұрын

Do more shorts, do more shorts!

@emontuori2 3 жыл бұрын

Are the DCMV shirts v neck or round?

@dogcatmanvan 3 жыл бұрын

Round

@emontuori2 3 жыл бұрын

DogCatManVan I wasn’t sure, it looked v neck on you but what I got was round and I was confused.

@dogcatmanvan 3 жыл бұрын

@@emontuori2 Yeah it just must be how it fits me haha

@emontuori2 3 жыл бұрын

DogCatManVan thanks Ben! Hope all is well.

@Anderson-ez4uz Жыл бұрын

Can you do mines I'll buy the supplies I have a ford transit 250 cargo van medium roof.

@dogcatmanvan Жыл бұрын

I don't have the time at the moment, but there are professional spray foam services out there.

@delislac Жыл бұрын

😂😉👍

@brianthebrian3889 3 жыл бұрын

She's so cute ...... I can drive a van wink wink 😉 😜

@agentofficerthomasa.porter107 3 жыл бұрын

Buy a cheap pair of pantyhose to keep your legs protected. Long Evening Gloves To Protect Your Arms! Down Side To Spray Foam? It Will Not Keep Mice & Rats & Wood Rats From Staying Out! They Chew Through Spray Foam To Make A Home! After Spray Foam Metal Sheet Your Interiors!

@vanlifebiker 3 жыл бұрын

Mineral wool in insulation area at Home Depot & foam board would have been WAY CHEAPER

@lostman65 3 жыл бұрын

home depot has that?? awesome.

@jeremycaudill6916 3 жыл бұрын

everyone says that spray foam is the best insulation, so I guess it might pay for itself in that sense

@lostman65 3 жыл бұрын

Tormenta de fuego americana i don’t think everyone says that... there is the problem of it expanding too much and bubbling out the van body. also it’s very messy, and it’s pretty permanent. probably not a problem for some people but not for me.

@vanlifebiker 3 жыл бұрын

@@lostman65 Yes in the same type of package the fiberglass type comes in & the plastic is red in color. I want to say I paid about $40 per bundle. It's not cheap but it's mold resistant & fire rated too.

@lostman65 3 жыл бұрын

XRP DT thanks for the heads up! my local hd didn’t carry it so i checked the next closest and it had a bunch on the shelves

@thebenson1983 3 жыл бұрын

Hire it out.

@ecostudio1044 3 жыл бұрын

very sexy outfit! haha

@asdsdjfasdjxajiosdqw8791 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think that van is worth 5500 dollars, tbh. Certainly considering the amount of stress on the engine and shock absorbers an ambulance goes through in its lifetime. Very cool build though!

@evilcam 3 жыл бұрын

They said it only had 178 miles on it. Which, unless they meant thousand and misspoke, or someone illegally dialed back the mileage read out, means that this van was a steal for $5,500.

@DarkAcademia96 3 жыл бұрын

Ima watch this in a bit, nice garbage bag video thumbnail lol

@schunter20 3 жыл бұрын

It's rare to see trash place itself in a bag. I think that shows a superior level of trash that shows a level of initiative that is sorely lack in most garbage. Keep it up, your on your way to becoming average. I believe in you, yes even your sorry ass. End note the red accents was a proper fashion choice.