Project Matilda

Hippo · 2017-01-22 08:57:08

Well work has finally started!

First we removed all the trim and started putting in the flashband.

Then we've stuffed as much hollow fibre in all the cavities as we can.

Going well so far. Still got loads more to do!

OAT · 2017-01-22 14:19:43

Looking forward to following your progress Hippo.

Nice timing with the "naked" pics too. Can you confirm that the rear door check straps are attached to the body with just a single bolt as it looks in the picture? And are the two square holes in the lower left corner to access rear light fittings?

This area is all covered in plastic trim units and a fridge on mine so I've never yet seen behind. I am going to need to strip it though to fit check straps and fix the rear light.

Also glad to see the possibility of fitting pockets in the door cards with those nice rectangular cavities.

Casper · 2017-01-23 01:45:47

Looking good. Mind and pop that roof lining off and get under that covered in flashband and insulation. Got a big enough heater you wimp tongue

Hippo · 2017-01-25 06:46:14

OAT wrote:

Looking forward to following your progress Hippo.
Nice timing with the "naked" pics too. Can you confirm that the rear door check straps are attached to the body with just a single bolt as it looks in the picture? And are the two square holes in the lower left corner to access rear light fittings?
This area is all covered in plastic trim units and a fridge on mine so I've never yet seen behind. I am going to need to strip it though to fit check straps and fix the rear light.
Also glad to see the possibility of fitting pockets in the door cards with those nice rectangular cavities.

Thanks. Yes the check straps are indeed. And yes again about the light release bolts. Glad the pics helped.

Hippo · 2017-01-25 06:48:38

Casper wrote:

Looking good. Mind and pop that roof lining off and get under that covered in flashband and insulation. Got a big enough heater you wimp

Already done a third of the roof, should finish it this weekend.

The heater was a desperate attempt to stop any condensation forming in the box sections we were insulating........and it was bloody freezing!!!! Lol!

Hippo · 2017-01-29 19:41:04

Another day in the van. Time to get the front headlining down and get some flashbanding and insulation up there.

Then it was time to fit some vapour barrier to keep all that fluffy insulation dry.

The smaller holes where just blocked with some metal tape.

A goods days work we think. Next weekend we start the floor.

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OAT · 2017-01-29 20:45:41

What you using for vapour barrier H?

THE PADRE · 2017-01-29 21:33:45

Nice to see. I think you have an identical van to mine. It'll be great to see what you do with it.

Hippo · 2017-01-30 07:56:29

OAT wrote:

What you using for vapour barrier H?

I've used some very large thick polythene bags I "got" from work over the door cavities. All other places I've just used one sheet of the same closed cell foam sheet I've used for the main insulation.

OAT · 2017-01-31 02:32:39

Hippo wrote:

OAT wrote:
What you using for vapour barrier H?
I've used some very large thick polythene bags I "got" from work over the door cavities. All other places I've just used one sheet of the same closed cell foam sheet I've used for the main insulation.

Yes, thinking about it, once behind the trim it doesn't even need to be particularly tough.

Is the "closed cell foam sheet" you used the same sort of stuff as camping mats? I have used those before and they were quite effective. Yours looks like packing stuff though.

I have ordered two foil backed 6mm camping mats for £7 but waiting for them to arrive from the far east is really going to hold me up.

Once you look into the purpose made products available you pretty soon get bogged down in conflicting claims and overpriced materials. Hard to get small enough quantities for my needs too. The war going on between the supporters of shredded plastic and wool insulation is ridiculous.

I did think of using the recycled plastic bottles stuff but it' £18 a roll. 100mm thick and about 2 m sq I think. I only want it for stuffing crevices. I think I can get hold of some scraps of non itchy loft insulation for nowt but I am worried about it holding water against the steel. I am sure I would be black balled by the pro's for even thinking of it. Could spray waxol first. Mind you, how long do I realistically expect it to last anyway? Warmth today, rot tomorrow I say.

What are you using for your stuffing? Something else you "got" from work? wink

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Casper · 2017-01-31 17:24:08

I was snug just with this stuff

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Self-Adhesive … j6bZdxN5dQ

Shop around though as i only paid 30 quid for 10m

Hippo · 2017-01-31 22:07:14

Yep mine is the packing stuff. I've seen it sold as acoustic insulation too. We've used it for the last few years in the mountains when we wild camp and backpack. Great stuff doesn't compress easily and doesn't absorb water. And it's seriously cheap.......50 quid for 120 meters! It's 2.5 mm thick so I can use different amounts of layers depending on the space available. When we use it in the hills you can really feel your body heat being reflected back, deadens sound in the van a treat too.

The hollow fibre I used was cheap too.....20 quid for 10kg!

Hippo · 2017-02-05 18:25:27

Another weekend on the van.

Casper · 2017-02-05 18:55:18

That a carpet or lino?

Hippo · 2017-02-05 19:15:08

Lino, much easier to keep clean bearing in mind we have 3 dogs!

Casper · 2017-02-05 20:30:06

Hippo wrote:

Lino, much easier to keep clean bearing in mind we have 3 dogs!

Aye probably wiser. They may rip it easy with the claws though.
See your roof lining. Mine was the same with lots of dirty finger marks. I just sat and rubbed away with a pack of baby wipes. Came up a treat.

Hippo · 2017-05-17 22:16:37

Thought I'd better drop by and give you guys a quick update......

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Hippo · 2017-05-17 22:28:42

It's getting there! Still got more to do!

Casper · 2017-05-19 00:03:36

God you can drag a job out big_smile I like the wood, what is it pallets?

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