In this episode Eric and Colby dive into the theory of heat transfer and apply the concepts insulating your van for van life.  At the end they reveal everything they did to ready their van Rover for the colder Colorado winters.

Recap conductive, radiant, and convective heat transfers and how to control them with mass insulations and radiant barriers.  Also learn the truth about vapor barriers and thermal bridging, including how Lizard Skins ceramic insulation is a game changer to preventing heat gain in the summer time!  When it comes to vapor barriers, condensation in the walls is the enemy of every van lifer, but they're entirely unnecessary!

Then learn about new innovations in the van conversion market including the all new Ranier subfloor system and how you can save weight, lower the profile of you subfloor, get total water protection, and an incredibly fast install!  Check out the full specs of the Rainier system here!

Here is how the Engineers Who Van Life chose to insulate their ultimate adventure rig Rover.

1. Lizard skin ceramic insulation (and sound deadener)

2. Rainer subfloor system serves as both their insulation and subfloor!

3. Havelock wool in all of the side wall cavities, nooks, and crannies

4.  3M Thinsulate on the ceiling because it holds itself up with spray adhesive very nicely.

5.  More thermal bridge prevention with 3mm low-e insulation (not used as a radiant barrier - just a thermal break!)

If you would rather go through this content with visuals, check out the complete insulation guide we have written on our blog!