plastic panels?

[fedexhatch]

hello everyone! while looking at vans on different sites i've seen some pictures of what appears to be molded one piece plastis panels. I guess these are to protect the inside of the van and also insulate it? are these worth the price and if so where can I pick them up? thanks

 

[greg334]

Not really.

 

[14Wheeler]

hello everyone! while looking at vans on different sites i've seen some pictures of what appears to be molded one piece plastis panels. I guess these are to protect the inside of the van and also insulate it? are these worth the price and if so where can I pick them up? thanks

"are these worth the price?" ............ probably so:

---> Protects sheet metal from dents and scars
----> Helps quiet road noise
-----> Increases resale value
-------> Accommodates e-racks & various racks with proper installation accessories

Cargo Protection

Vanteriors - Interior Finish & Protection for Cargo Vans

 

[greg334]

Not really.

Here's why not;

1 - these are non-specific OEM panels which makes the van look good but beyond that, I don't think the freight cares about what it looks like inside.

2 - its all plastic, that means that it doesn't wear well and in this business, it seems that you don't always have a choice on who puts the stuff on your van.

3 - the cost to replace them is a lot higher than if you used other methods of paneling, Luan plywood and layered insulation.

4 - sometimes the mounting of etrack and ftrack is a PIA.

It is better NOT to have the rubber floor mat, the plastic wheel well covers and so on, but to have some wood guides on the sides with a wood floor that can be replaced.

There is a lot of information on this site about the interior of vans.

Again to answer your question - not really.

 

[moose]

Why not Line-x , spray on bed liner ?

:: LINE-X Spray On Truck Bedliners and Protective Coatings ::


they come in colors now .

 

[layoutshooter]

Why not Line-x , spray on bed liner ?

:: LINE-X Spray On Truck Bedliners and Protective Coatings ::


they come in colors now .

I am thinking about doing that to the floor of my straight truck. I have concerns about not being able to move/slide freight on it. It would sure be better than the wood I have now.

I think, though I have never had a van, if I had one that I would have the interior done with Line-X or RhinoLiner before I did any insulation and panel work. I have a RhinoLiner in my pickup and really like it.

 

[Dakota]

I am thinking about doing that to the floor of my straight truck. I have concerns about not being able to move/slide freight on it. It would sure be better than the wood I have now.

I think, though I have never had a van, if I had one that I would have the interior done with Line-X or RhinoLiner before I did any insulation and panel work. I have a RhinoLiner in my pickup and really like it.

Unless you have a friend at Rhino Liner or Line X, the cost would be pretty high for a van. I got an estimate for the interior of a Jeep Wrangler/stripped with seats out etc of nearly $600 dollars, and the Inerior of a Jeep is pretty small.
It would cut down on road noise and heat transfer though.

 

[layoutshooter]

Unless you have a friend at Rhino Liner or Line X, the cost would be pretty high for a van. I got an estimate for the interior of a Jeep Wrangler/stripped with seats out etc of nearly $600 dollars, and the Inerior of a Jeep is pretty small.
It would cut down on road noise and heat transfer though.

I know that the cost is high but I think I would like the cut in road noise and heat transfer. That would make the insulation work much better. It works well on my pickup bed.

 

[Moot]

I guess these are to protect the inside of the van and also insulate it?

They will protect the sheet metal and look nice. Probably not much insulating value as is.

Are these worth the price and if so where can I pick them up? thanks

Don't know what the cost is but I'm guessing not cheap. I used thin vinyl wallcovering that came in 4x8 sheets.

 

[fedexhatch]

thanks everyone! Greg you said something about the rubber matt? leave it in or out?

 

[Dakota]

thanks everyone! Greg you said something about the rubber matt? leave it in or out?

What some have done is leave the rubber mat in place, it has insulation under it and place plywood on top, this will give you insulation value. The problem with the rubber mat in expediting is the need to slide skids into and out of the van and the nails and board on a skid won't slid easily on the rubber mat because of the insulation under it.
Some here have also placed two rows of E-channel down on the floor with the plywood surrounding it.

 

[Dakota]

Also click search and type in "floor in cargo van" This has been discussed many times and there are some good threads/ideas out there and some pictures also

 

[fedexhatch]

Thanks Dakota!

 

[greg334]

Don't bother layout, it won't help with the insulation and if you use a pallet jack, you will have some issues.

Pantherdude, Moose said it well.