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Van Insulation the Right Way – If I could do it over again

Finished Van InsulationI recently wrote an article for Teton Sports explaining what I would do if I could rebuild my van all over again. I have to admit, it may not be that riveting. No one really cares about insulation or furring strips. Instead you want to read that I would have put my kitchen over there or used tongue-and-groove on the ceiling or that the bed should magically rise out of the floor. You catch my drift. But sorry, van insulation is where it’s at.

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VanLife Insulation

My VanLife Insulation Explained

I think VanLife insulation is one of the most crucial aspects to being able to live in your van year round. In the winter, it helps keep you warm; in the summer, it helps keep you cool. This is not an extensive or authoritative “how-to,” but it is how I insulated mine. If I could do it all over again, I would have saved extra money and paid professionals to just spray foam insulate the whole thing and I have explained my thought process and reasons here:

Insulating My Van the Right Way – If I could do it over again

If you’re looking for a short, abridged, How-to version of insulating a van, this is not it. This is in whimsical story fashion and overly detailed. Plus pictures and videos and stuff so make sure you make it to the end. I feel like insulating for VanLife is more of an art than a science, and in this aspect, by no means should I be considered an expert.

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