Vanlife: Which insulation is the best?

#vanlife #Sheepswool #insulation

Sheeps wool is the best material for insulating a van, it is the most environmentally friendly as well as providing many other benefits. In this DYI series on converting a van into a camper, rv, adventure mobile I will discuss why I think Sheepswool is the best option while also discussing other popular materials.

[artest]

Why didn’t u include XPS, EPS and POLYISO?

[willn]

Trying to avoid animal products so thinking about the thinsulate over wool. Appreciate the video.

[MikeBurns-bixj]

Very good presentation and information

[shawnlund]

Spray foam has a significantly higher R value than the others and coverage is much better. Plus with spray foam their is a near perfect vapour barrier against the metal. Why would you want to remove the spray foam to sell the vehicle! I would be interested in seeing what the sheep’s wool looks like after being in the walls for a few years. Will it settle and pool at the bottom of the pockets?

[lingofan]

my dad has a foam spary in a garage and mice chew it and birds peck nests into it. it sucks overtime.

[dan]

Being organic won’t it risk molding? Not critiquing, just sharing a concern I’d have putting it in.

[dsamiotakis]

Have used thinslulate and lambswool in my previous 2 conversions. But for the one coming up I am concerned about where the moisture trapped by the temperature difference actually goes. Surely it stays trapped inside the panels and over time causes excessive rust? Have not yet found a definitive point of view on this.... I guess one layer of thinsulate allows a significant air gap which is very important?

[diogoalmeidavisuals]

Yes sheep's wool is great when it comes to thermal properties and it being naturally sourced, but unlike alternatives like rockwool it isn't fire resistant. Something to have in mind when dealing with a van

[borseverapelle_com]

Bravissimo Brian! video molto interessante!

[francescomarani]

But this thing that wool absorb and release umidity, in long time, isn't it a problem that can create rust on the car body?

[Rootana]

A nice video, hello from beautiful Croatia

[stoicsisthx]

What about the sheeps Horrorible treatment.???

[Spazza]

Sheep's wool is a terrible idea because it'll actively absorb any moisture between the van's panels. It might b environmentally friendly but it's completely unsuitable for insulating a van that will deal with moisture problems. You're practically guaranteeing moisture build-up in your van.

[ufuk_yesildag]

Are you satisfied? If you were to make it today, would you use the same materials?

[NoBs]

How much did the sheep's wool cost YOU

[juanplus]

The voc on spray foam is probably not good for you.

[lisamatzi]

Hi Brian,
Great video! I am Austrian and Isolena was recommended by almost everyone who works with sustainable materials. My only questions would be how you will install it? Will you add a vapour barrier at some point and if so when? Would love to see how you will install it – are you planning a video on that too? :)

[chelseypreuss]

This was great, thank you! And for giving a shit about the environment 🙌🏻

[MovementwithDarcy]

I read that alpaca wool has a higher r value. I am definitely in between sheep and alpaca!

[sandycox]

What about allergies! Does it cause you any problems?