Retrofitting insulation

[Fergus]

Hi folks. I'm considering whether to fit some insulation to an already converted Fiat Ducato with no / v little insulation. However my gut feeling is that insulating only the parts I can access easily (without disassembling the whole conversion) won't make much difference. For example, cold air pours onto the bed through the top of the rear door frame. I wondered whether simply taping over the door frame in winter to create a seal and effectively exclude the draught might be an option. Another thought is to fit some insulation to the floor of the storage area under the bed.
Any thoughts much appreciated.

 

[maingate]

Have a look on this website. You may find a better seal profile that will seal the doors better. They will send small samples for you to try out. I have used them and they fixed my problem with draughts. Look at 'products', there is a choice of automotive or motorhome sealing strips.

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[trevskoda]

You could drill some holes in hidden places and pump some foam in to cavities, back doors should have been blocked with a full panel leaving a space for things like water filler hose toilet casette and s wheel etc, poor home build i would say.

 

[Robmac]

You could drill some holes in hidden places and pump some foam in to cavities, back doors should have been blocked with a full panel leaving a space for things like water filler hose toilet casette and s wheel etc, poor home build i would say.View attachment 141348View attachment 141349

Very few professional converters put in a full bulkhead at the back Trev, we like to be able to have the rear doors wide open sometimes.

It's not a poor fitout, just personal choice really.

 

[trevskoda]

Very few professional converters put in a full bulkhead at the back Trev, we like to be able to have the rear doors wide open sometimes.

It's not a poor fitout, just personal choice really.

Yes but tricky to insulate or keep drafts out, many vans have poor sealing at back, but to each there own.

 

[Robmac]

Yes but tricky to insulate or keep drafts out, many vans have poor sealing at back, but to each there own.

I agree about the poor insulation and may well take up your idea of expanding foam. We plan to line our back doors with ply and carpet so there is no cold metal, but we don't tend to get draughts.

 

[The laird]

Fergie consort conversions put a overlap on the back doors of their vans have a look on line at their vans it will give you the idea
This is a pic of the half rear doors if it helps

 

[Robmac]

Fergie consort conversions put a overlap on the back doors of their vans have a look on line at their vans it will give you the idea
This is a pic of the half rear doors if it helps

Oh I do like that Gordon it also gives a nice neat finish.

 

[Robmac]

Fergie consort conversions put a overlap on the back doors of their vans have a look on line at their vans it will give you the idea
This is a pic of the half rear doors if it helps

...in fact I've just shown that picture to Julie and been instructed to do this!

 

[The laird]

...in fact I've just shown that picture to Julie and been instructed to do this!

Very neat tidy and stops any draughts

 

[Fergus]

Very few professional converters put in a full bulkhead at the back Trev, we like to be able to have the rear doors wide open sometimes.

It's not a poor fitout, just personal choice really.

Agreed Robmac - the original converter just didn't see the need for insulation; the rest of the fit-out is great by the way.

 

[Fergus]

Fergie consort conversions put a overlap on the back doors of their vans have a look on line at their vans it will give you the idea
This is a pic of the half rear doors if it helps

Thanks. Yeah it's a good idea and in fact I already have a strip like that. The draughts I'm trying to block seem to come in from along the top of the door frame...

 

[trevskoda]

I agree about the poor insulation and may well take up your idea of expanding foam. We plan to line our back doors with ply and carpet so there is no cold metal, but we don't tend to get draughts.

Fill the inside of doors with grp rockwool, wear gloves or you will itch all fecken day.

 

[colinm]

Thanks. Yeah it's a good idea and in fact I already have a strip like that. The draughts I'm trying to block seem to come in from along the top of the door frame...

Is it a draught coming from outside, if so the rear door probably needs adjusting, a common problem on Ducato's

 

[Robmac]

Fill the inside of doors with grp rockwool, wear gloves or you will itch all fecken day.

I'm not keen on Rockwool Trev. I tend to use a white synthetic insulation material but I cant remember what it's called.

It's a bit like Candyfloss except it sticks between your teeth more.

 

[wildebus]

Thanks. Yeah it's a good idea and in fact I already have a strip like that. The draughts I'm trying to block seem to come in from along the top of the door frame...

you could maybe add some more rubber strip similar to the stuff that is on the cab doors (or at least on car doors!).

 

[Pudsey Bear]

Hi folks. I'm considering whether to fit some insulation to an already converted Fiat Ducato with no / v little insulation. However my gut feeling is that insulating only the parts I can access easily (without disassembling the whole conversion) won't make much difference. For example, cold air pours onto the bed through the top of the rear door frame. I wondered whether simply taping over the door frame in winter to create a seal and effectively exclude the draught might be an option. Another thought is to fit some insulation to the floor of the storage area under the bed.
Any thoughts much appreciated.

I had to replace some of my back door seals, the genuine fitted type.

Pardon our interruption...

 

[alcam]

Hi folks. I'm considering whether to fit some insulation to an already converted Fiat Ducato with no / v little insulation. However my gut feeling is that insulating only the parts I can access easily (without disassembling the whole conversion) won't make much difference. For example, cold air pours onto the bed through the top of the rear door frame. I wondered whether simply taping over the door frame in winter to create a seal and effectively exclude the draught might be an option. Another thought is to fit some insulation to the floor of the storage area under the bed.
Any thoughts much appreciated.

My van , PVC Benivan . Is a wee bit draughty at back . Converters also fitted curtains, which make a huge difference

 

[Pudsey Bear]

There should be no draughts if the seals are intact and fitted properly.

 

[trevskoda]

I'm not keen on Rockwool Trev. I tend to use a white synthetic insulation material but I cant remember what it's called.

It's a bit like Candyfloss except it sticks between your teeth more.

Yes our builders dep had that now, some stuff can be expensive, i know as i did my entire loft with 200mm just before winter.