I've been doing alot of reading and have noticed that most everyone says to insulate your sprinter or cv. One of my sub-contractors does spray foam insulation and I could get him to spray the interior pretty cheap if I took it to an ongoing jobsite. I just wondered if anyone has ever done this or would it be detrimental in any way?
Sprinter insulation
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Not a lot of people have done it that way, mainly because they don't know that it can be done. But yeah, I know several who have done it. If I had thought about it when I did mine, I'd have had spray-on insulation done. It'll save 3 or 4 days of insulating, and it'll cost the same or less, all things considered.
You'd want to use foam boards in the larger voids, like the ceiling and walls, prior to spraying. One-inch board should work well. Use Liquid Nails and/or spray adhesive to secure the foam boards. This will reduce the amount of spray-on foam needed, and foam boards for the larger voids will provide the same insulation as the spray-on insulation will.
Be careful about spraying the doors, because the foam will expand and may really screw up the lock and window mechanisms. The foam installer will know where not to spray. I didn't insulate my driver and passenger doors at all because of the windows, and a well-insulated passenger or driver door will be a significant problem if the electronic window motor or even a window needs replacing.
Once the spray-on foam has cured, it can be sanded or sliced down to a smooth-ish finish and then can be covered with either the panels that came with the van (if any) or silver Reflectix (lets you know what Jiffy Pop popcorn feels like), or whatever you like. Some never even bother covering it up.
You'd want to use foam boards in the larger voids, like the ceiling and walls, prior to spraying. One-inch board should work well. Use Liquid Nails and/or spray adhesive to secure the foam boards. This will reduce the amount of spray-on foam needed, and foam boards for the larger voids will provide the same insulation as the spray-on insulation will.
Be careful about spraying the doors, because the foam will expand and may really screw up the lock and window mechanisms. The foam installer will know where not to spray. I didn't insulate my driver and passenger doors at all because of the windows, and a well-insulated passenger or driver door will be a significant problem if the electronic window motor or even a window needs replacing.
Once the spray-on foam has cured, it can be sanded or sliced down to a smooth-ish finish and then can be covered with either the panels that came with the van (if any) or silver Reflectix (lets you know what Jiffy Pop popcorn feels like), or whatever you like. Some never even bother covering it up.
westmicher
Veteran Expediter
We're going to buy a spray foam insulation package from RH Foam Systems which covers 500 to 600 board feet of area. that will give us R10 or more on the sides and close to R20 on the ceiling with foam board under the raised floor. This will cost around $700 to complete but provide priceless comfort!
purgoose10
Veteran Expediter
I have to get the name but there is a place in Ft. Wayne In that does it for $300.
You can also order a kit, (probably the one you have) from
Shop.kitfoam.com (715) 321-0499. You can watch how it done on You Tube. Dial in Spray foam Sprinter Van and it will show many videos.
I will get back with the name and address of the place in Ft. Wayne.
Just got PM's by another Expediter with the info. He had his done in Ft. Wayne In at Survivor 2 for $187 dollars. That's cheap, you can't do it yourself for that. Anyway he also said their web site is Survivor 2. Hope that helps.
You can also order a kit, (probably the one you have) from
Shop.kitfoam.com (715) 321-0499. You can watch how it done on You Tube. Dial in Spray foam Sprinter Van and it will show many videos.
I will get back with the name and address of the place in Ft. Wayne.
Just got PM's by another Expediter with the info. He had his done in Ft. Wayne In at Survivor 2 for $187 dollars. That's cheap, you can't do it yourself for that. Anyway he also said their web site is Survivor 2. Hope that helps.
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purgoose10
Veteran Expediter
I added to my last post but you might miss it. Survivor 2 in Ft. Wayne. He had his done for $187. Their web site is Survivor 2. I have not been to their site yet but going to shortly.
purgoose10
Veteran Expediter
Square foot or cubic feet?? I guess that's about $600. Where at in N.C??
You know in the right location and advertising on EO that would be a nice little nitch (business) for a retired Expediter.
Hightech_Hobo
Expert Expediter
I would recommend having it done this way if your going the spray foam route...
I did it myself using Pink board and Great Stuff. I tried to do it as I went along needing to make money as soon as possible after van purchase. Great Stuff is VERY messy and gets all over everything.
Best to do it in one fell swoop and move on to the rest of your buildout. I believe the cost will be about the same.
Do cover everything you don't want foam on..(it will get everywhere) and stay away from the doors where things need to move to function.
I did it myself using Pink board and Great Stuff. I tried to do it as I went along needing to make money as soon as possible after van purchase. Great Stuff is VERY messy and gets all over everything.
Best to do it in one fell swoop and move on to the rest of your buildout. I believe the cost will be about the same.
Do cover everything you don't want foam on..(it will get everywhere) and stay away from the doors where things need to move to function.
I'm wanting to have the CargoMax done with the spray foam. Do you guys think it will stick to the fiberglass ceiling well enough to stay up there?
I may need to create some built-in containment to keep it against the ceiling? I know this stuff is **** sticky though. I've used it around the house. I've got a feeling you could hang freight off of it and the glue would hold.
When it's done, It should have close to 2" of insulation throughout, probably 3 in some places. From what I'm finding, I think I coul be heavily insulated with foam and it would add about 100 lbs to the van.
I may need to create some built-in containment to keep it against the ceiling? I know this stuff is **** sticky though. I've used it around the house. I've got a feeling you could hang freight off of it and the glue would hold.
When it's done, It should have close to 2" of insulation throughout, probably 3 in some places. From what I'm finding, I think I coul be heavily insulated with foam and it would add about 100 lbs to the van.
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chefdennis
Veteran Expediter
Rocketman, you got the CargoMax in your driveway now??
Yep, got it thursday.
Well, that's my thought too, but thought I should ask. It would make a heck of a mess to have all that drop out.
chefdennis
Veteran Expediter
Congrats!! Now start a thread and show us as you upfit it....
Congrats!! Now start a thread and show us as you upfit it....
It will be a while yet. I'm guessing mine will be very UNimpressive also. I'll keep it pretty simple.
chefdennis
Veteran Expediter
Hey sharing any ideas that can go into making it more workable for expediting will be appreciated....
I know Josh is selling another this week to an expediter out of the Deroit area.He seen pictures of mine that were taken in Laredo over Easter weekend...we have talked more then a few times and while he doesn't post here, he reads here and is looking for more ideas....I think we will see a few more Cargo Max in the business after the Expo also..
I know Josh is selling another this week to an expediter out of the Deroit area.He seen pictures of mine that were taken in Laredo over Easter weekend...we have talked more then a few times and while he doesn't post here, he reads here and is looking for more ideas....I think we will see a few more Cargo Max in the business after the Expo also..
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EASYTRADER
Expert Expediter
Rocket,
Just use styro foam panels you can get em at loews or homedepot. Two panels should cover a sprinter. Spray foam doesn't have the same R value. Use the panels and some liquid nails.
Just use styro foam panels you can get em at loews or homedepot. Two panels should cover a sprinter. Spray foam doesn't have the same R value. Use the panels and some liquid nails.
I beg to differ..as a mechanical insulator for 15 yrs.....the spray foam (proffessinaly sprayed in..not with cans u get @ the store)....is the hands down the best way to insulate your vehicle....it will be insulated better than foam sheets 10 fold....also it will be so quite in there ....stop and think about it...every nook and crevis will be filled...u ain't doing that with foam.sheets and liquid nails....
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