[Ian101]

Anyone done it ? ... if yes how did you go about it ?

Had my oil filled rad on for 3 days solid now which has kept things just above freezing in back of van but realised if it was insulated it would be a lot warmer in there.

Pictures would be good too

[Nick_Thompson]

I just posted this on another thread.

Spent yesterday with double-sided tape and bubble wrapped the inside of the van, even the floor under the plastic trays that cover it.

Up until yesterday every thing that was 6 inches above the floor of the van froze even though higher up the air and equipment felt warm from the heater.

This morning the feed hose from the tank that runs along the vans floor was warm, as was every nook and cranny.

First time that has ever happened.

[Nick_Thompson]

A temporary solution perhaps.

[see clear lee]

b&q loft insulation behind every pannel in van, pipe lagging from tank to pump and to di, water tank jackets around di bottle neatly tapped up, water tank jacket around trolly and hose on a night, empty pole hose when finished for the day and y connector, mini oil rad on overnight and a dash of is in tank, jobs a good one !!

[Spruce]

Anyone done it ? ... if yes how did you go about it ?

Had my oil filled rad on for 3 days solid now which has kept things just above freezing in back of van but realised if it was insulated it would be a lot warmer in there.

Pictures would be good too

Surely it would still be the same temperature inside the van as the heater's thermostat regulates the temp just above freezing. The only difference with an insulated van is that the warmth is retained longer so the heater doesn't work as much and hence saves electricity. Even with an insulated van, you will still loose heat through the glass windows.
Spruce

[jsm]

how about this spray foam stuff. gets in all the knook and crannys

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£225 to do a van
or maybe two
http://www.expandingfoamkits.co.uk/product_16-1-12_Touch-%27N-Foam---200-Complete-Kit.htm

[rg1]

how about this spray foam stuff. gets in all the knook and crannys

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£225 to do a van
or maybe two
http://www.expandingfoamkits.co.uk/product_16-1-12_Touch-%27N-Foam---200-Complete-Kit.htm

It would work, but more expensive than loft insulation

[Ian101]

Anyone done it ? ... if yes how did you go about it ?

Had my oil filled rad on for 3 days solid now which has kept things just above freezing in back of van but realised if it was insulated it would be a lot warmer in there.

Pictures would be good too

Surely it would still be the same temperature inside the van as the heater's thermostat regulates the temp just above freezing. The only difference with an insulated van is that the warmth is retained longer so the heater doesn't work as much and hence saves electricity. Even with an insulated van, you will still loose heat through the glass windows.
Spruce

mmm think ur right Spruce      all for saving a few quid on the elecy though

[poole bay]

the loft stuff would get all damp and smell