Fitting extra insulation in our Elddis CV 20 Fiat Ducato based Campervan

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To save energy and to make sure the van is toasty warm in the winter and cooler in the summer we've fitted extra insulation in the rear doors of our Elddis CV20 Fiat Ducato based campervan.
To do this job, you need;
- Sound Deadening Mat (link below)
- Roll of Insulation - Recycled plastic so it doesn't hold the moisture - (Link Below)
The tools needed to complete the job are;
- Trim removal tool - to remove the rear door card trim clips (Link below)
- Pair of scissors - to cut the mat
- Gloves - to stop you catching yourself when installing
Contents:
00:00 Introduction
00:26 Tools required
01:32 Removing the rear door trim card
02:32 Installing sound deadening mats
08:22 Fitting the insulation
14:48 Thermal imaging comparison
It took me about 2 hours to complete the job all be it sure it could have been quicker. Peeling the backing off the sound deadening mat and cutting it for the various shapes took the longest time.
You need to be careful not to snag up the mechanisms so I left some space when fitting the insulation.
If you decide to do this yourself, this video is just a guide on how I have gone about it to suit my specific purposes and may not be the best way of going about it. Any mods you undertake you need to personally assess the risk before going ahead and whether it's needed or right for you.
Links to the materials I used:
Sound Deadening Mats
Van Sound Proofing Deadening Vehicle Insulation Closed Cell Foam Sheets with Adhesive Backing 50x30cm,12 Sheets (Amazon)
amzn.to/3tlzvdU
Diall Insulation roll
An eco-friendly alternative to traditional glass wool insulation, this recycled plastic insulation (B&Q)
www.diy.com/departments/diall...
Tools:
Trim Removal Tool
Search for Trim Removal Tool for a number of options. The below is just one example (Amazon)
amzn.to/3HXjRcr
I got this excellent idea from the CV Owners group on Facebook. If you have an Elddis or Compass CV campervan (or have one on order) it's a fantastic friendly group with some really helpful advice and ideas.
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Also thanks to Rick and Heather from Pearl the CV20 for their video which I previously watched and then watched before doing this mod as it showed what to do and saved me time working it out and making sure I was prepped with the right type of materials and tools.
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@G.J..Journeys 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. Thanks for sharing. 👍

@LeisureBit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you - appreciate the comment - all the best, David 👍

@bencumpstone9483 4 ай бұрын

Thanks David , just ordered the recomended materials , will be fitting next week in time for our trip to the Alps

@LeisureBit 4 ай бұрын

Hope all goes well with your install and have a fantastic trip to the Alps - worth insulating the back sides also, i did that recently and its made even more of a difference. All the very best, David 👍

@bencumpstone9483 4 ай бұрын

@@LeisureBit Hi David , We were planning on doing rear doors first then sliding doors next . We love mountains (Pyrenees last year ) What other areas could benefit from insulation? I was under the impression that the body was insulated by Elddis

@Wizardinthewild 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent job David. You took a lot of care over that. Made me feel bad I just bunged mine in. Very scientific to. Nicely explained. Cheers. 👍🧙‍♂️🚐

@LeisureBit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, really appreciate the comment, it definitely seems to have made a difference. Thanks again, David 👍

@timw2973 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job David, I did the same when we got our. I sprayed waxoly in the bottom of the doors to for added protection. I also plan to change the door cards and fit with 4 way stretch carpet for a warmer feel / appearance. Look forward to the next vlog

@LeisureBit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim - good idea to put some waxoyl in the bottom in case of any damp as I was a bit worried and was going to check to make sure not damp following - be great if you could get the 4 way stretch to hide the clips too - thanks again, David 👍

@jimmurray6195 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, tidy job David. I did the same and covered the door cards with cream faux leather as we didn't like the black and this brightens the interior. Keep safe and keep the videos coming.

@LeisureBit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim, appreciate the comment - did you manage to cover up the clips on the door with the faux leather? completely agree the door card could look much better. Thanks again, David 👍

@jimmurray6195 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David. We still have the black studs as we like the contrast of the black on cream. Another option could be to change them to cream but not finally decided yet.

@BrianWood-bt9mg 5 ай бұрын

Very useful thank you very informative

@LeisureBit 5 ай бұрын

Thank you - it really did make a massive difference Rachel & David 💕

@libbysmith6557 Жыл бұрын

Done back doors and sliding door 😊

@LeisureBit Жыл бұрын

Brilliant - you will be all snug and warm now 😀 I still have me side door to do ☺️ all the best, David 👍

@tylerstravels0610 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job there David, nice to see the mods are starting :-) Can't believe though that Elddis did not do this in the first place, for the sake of a few extra quid !!! Deb said thats one of the first things she wants me to do on our van. Also she wants a curtain across the rear doors, is that something you have planned??

@LeisureBit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment most appreciated- ref curtain, yes but just working out colour scheme as was also going to put side window curtains in the back too - from what others have said I think that then removes any draft in the wind at the back door - good idea 👍 David 😀

@caravanningmacs8009 2 жыл бұрын

Hi David. Very interested in how thoroughly you tackled this one and thanks for all the extra details that ensure a really effective and tidy job. Can't understand why Elddis don't do this during build - it's not as if it's so time-consuming or expensive, but surely makes use of the van more comfortable. Looking forward to more. Thank you. George and Trish - CaravanningMacs.

@LeisureBit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you George and Trish, appreciate the comment - I would imagine if you were used to doing it you could cut the time right down - the fiddly bit was cutting the sound deadening and getting the backing off 😀 all the best for 2022 - take care, David & Rachel 👍

@LeisureBit 2 жыл бұрын

I’m aware of an issue and have reported to KZfaq where some comments are being left, I receive a notification then the comment is being removed. Sorry if you’ve left a comment and it’s not shown, will update when I know more. Best regards, David

@davidmason1919 2 жыл бұрын

Jobs a good ‘un 👍

@LeisureBit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, most appreciated - All the best - David 👍

@williamhurley8407 11 ай бұрын

Hi David thanks for you4 video, I will be getting our new van conversion hopefully end of September. I have purchased all the materials ready to be fitted. David have you had a chance to check out the sliding door yet. Thanks.

@LeisureBit 11 ай бұрын

Excellent - I haven’t done the sliding door yet but it’s on the to-do list still I have however insulated the back corners and the space above the back door which seems to have made a difference. All the best, David 👍

@williamhurley8407 11 ай бұрын

@@LeisureBit Thanks David, actually on reflection, I don’t think I would get access to the sliding door due to the kitchen. But I watched this video were the door had to be removed to get access, and there was no insulation inside the door. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pKmbg9arvNKzeoU.html

@MotoGoYo 7 ай бұрын

Good job. I've converted a few vans myself over the years and always paid careful attention to insulating and sound deadening. For ease, I'm thinking of buying a pre-converted van next spring and this is one on my list of possibles. I was surprised to see that there is no insulation at all in the back doors. Is there insulation in any of the rest of the van do you know?

@LeisureBit 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and great question, yes there is insulation in the van but not in some of the voids such as the doors - perhaps not as much as if you did it yourself but there is some. The rear panels where the brake lights are etc I have recently added some too also. All helps doesn’t it. All the best, David 👍

@salvothegermanshepherd4399 11 ай бұрын

Great video, I just wondered if tou could tell me how you removed the door button at the start of the video. Thanks for sharing this information.

@LeisureBit 11 ай бұрын

The button just clipped out - I used the trim pulling tool on it and it came out no problem. Hope that helps All the best, David 👍

@salvothegermanshepherd4399 11 ай бұрын

@@LeisureBit Thank you, it really does help as there's literally no information about it anywhere. Thanks again.

@LeisureBit 11 ай бұрын

No problem at all - I was worried before I did the job but it just popped off and popped back in on mine no problem

@cirkuscederstrom Жыл бұрын

Great video! Have you experienced condensation in the gap between the rear doors? I believe this is a problematic thermal bridge but not sure what to do about it

@LeisureBit Жыл бұрын

Thank you - Interestingly, when away at the weekend and it was -3C the metal part in the middle was very cold. With the heating on I’ve not noticed condensation but it is very cold at that point when it’s cold outside. I will look to do something to cover that when I get chance but not sure best approach as yet as you say. There is definitely a noticeable difference with the insulation in the door but just the metal parts to consider. All the best, David 👍

@regnbean67 Жыл бұрын

Hi David. Enjoying your videos. Do you have any plans to insulate the top half of the doors, around the windows? 👍

@LeisureBit Жыл бұрын

Hi Nick, really great question, I’m going to have a look at the installation generally shortly to try and minimise heat loss/gain. All the best, David 👍

@regnbean67 Жыл бұрын

Hi David. Many thanks for your reply. We also have a professionally converted PVC - Fiat Ducato and are keen to improve the insulation. Certainly the rear doors, sliding door and cab doors are, I believe, generally known to be lacking in any form of insulation or sound deadening. I would be keen to learn of what you might next do in this respect. Keep up the great work. Thanks again, Nick 👍

@BOOMEL12 Жыл бұрын

Can you tell me about the thermal camera you have please?

@LeisureBit Жыл бұрын

Hello, let me check the details of it and will come back, sorry for the delay. All the best, David 👍

@chrisharris1527 2 жыл бұрын

Have you had a look at the side sliding door ?

@LeisureBit 2 жыл бұрын

Thank Chris, It’s on my to do list as noticed it was cold there too 👍 definitely worth insulating I think. All the best, David 👍

@paulbenson7381 2 жыл бұрын

Good job but you'd think the manufacturer or conversion company would do it

@LeisureBit 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. Maybe they try and keep the cost down but would have been good to have some basic insulation to save energy anyhow done now. All the best, David 👍

@ghunt9146 Ай бұрын

Yes, very shoddy manufacturing. Any self build would automatically use insulation. Paying a premium for these campers & then expecting you to sort it out. It's not on, Elddis.

@chrisharris1527 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, do you have a link to the thermal image device you used, thanks

@LeisureBit 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, It’s similar to the one linked below but I paid no where near that but it’s the same resolution so worth looking around. Hope that helps ; 220 x 160 IR Resolution Infrared Thermal Imager, Handheld 35200 Pixels Thermal Imaging Camera,Infrared Thermometer with 3.2" Color Display Screen(Battery Included) www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BDJZ845/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_28Z2QA0D9D9K0WEBETGX

@ronecc2 2 ай бұрын

Can you get to the door tops to insulate those?

@LeisureBit 2 ай бұрын

You can poke insulation up so far, you could remove the top panel I believe, you can get a fair bit up the side, to do it fully you would need the panel off - I’ve found what;’s one has done the job for us as made it MUCH better. All the best, David 👍

@brianridley1102 24 күн бұрын

I thought the Elldis was supposed to be Class3/grade3? Certified, that can't be true with no insulation present in the doors?

@LeisureBit 24 күн бұрын

Interesting point - I could be off here but believe to get the certification the habitation area just needs to be able to hold a temperature with the heating on to pass the class 3 so the insulation fitter would likely cover that level (floor, sides & roof)

@brianridley1102 24 күн бұрын

Also I assume that insulation isn't a type that would absorb and hold water ? Thanks

@LeisureBit 24 күн бұрын

Yes, that’s right it is great for not holding the moisture as it’s recycled plastic 👍

@brianridley1102 24 күн бұрын

@@LeisureBit excellent thanks for that, great videos