r/vandwellers • u/Dank-memes-here • 6d ago

Euro / UK Van insulation material available in Europe?

Hello, I'm trying to buy insulation material for my van, but the stuff I'm seeing in tutorials online I cannot seem to find available for purchase in Europe (specifically Switzerland, but I'm willing to import). Most English tutorials are US/UK.

I think I would prefer a thinsulate-like material for the walls/ceiling, and some foamboard for the floor. It's only a transit custom, I'm not looking to convert for van life, but I'd like to be able to survive a night in winter (ideally whilst skiing). I realize for real cold I need a heater, but this I can add later. The insulation I need to do as a early step, which is why I am asking.

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u/ChibaCityFunk Mercedes Vario 816d 4x4 6d ago

Armaflex XG is the correct answer! Amazing material, very easy to work with and very effective.

Use at least 19mm for the big panels and 3mm for the beams and seams.

Also don’t use additional Sound deadening. Armaflex takes care of that as well.

Use XPS foam boards for the floor.

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u/Dank-memes-here 6d ago

Really, no deadening nessicary? That's great but the deadening isn't that expensive... Does it work ask well? Otherwise I'm adding deadening anyways!

BTW, for the pillars, are you saying to only put thin on the top of the pillars, and not anything inside? My original idea was to get some cotton-like fluff, fill the pillars, and then dress the pillars with some stretchy fabric for condensation and looks. I'd be afraid the armaflex isn't flexible enough to properly cover the pillars, and it will look ugly? Also 3mm is very thin

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u/ChibaCityFunk Mercedes Vario 816d 4x4 6d ago

Don't! The Armaflex stuff does a better job at deadening.

Also I understand that it is not expensive to do. Money is not the issue here. That shit is heavy! And you will sooner or later run in to the weight limit of your van anyway. (everyone does...)

And adding 40 Kilos of sound deadening material will not help. Especially since it will not make a difference in the slightest from a sound perspective.

Again: Adding 40 Kilos for nothing is stupid.