What insulation should I use in my van ?

When it comes to van insulation its so important to get this stage of the build done correctly and use insulation specifically designed for vehicles . I have seen so many people using rock wool and stuffing it in every cavity they can .. This is the worst thing you can do. When it gets wet it will not dry and no matter what you do, the inside of your van will condensate due to different temperatures between the outside and inside of your van . Imagine its 4 degrees outside and your sleeping inside your van , your body heat alone would cause condensation , now add in your heater , cooking , kettle and another person or two and suddenly the inside temperature could be up to 17 degrees . That is going to cause major problems to both your van and your health ! your van will rust from the inside out as it can’t dry out and the condensation will develop into mould that you will breath in .And this is dangerous!

That’s why we have developed our training modules for the self build market . We do build vans and have done so since 2006 but for those of you on your self build journey we have put together in depth training videos covering everything you need to know along with useful tips and tricks that only someone with nearly two decades in the trade would know. the first module covers insulation so take a look at the build training section and grab yours now ! see you on the inside.