Insulating an expedition vehicle

[Tomgold]

I have a 2007 Defender 110 with utility back which I am fitting out for a long expedition which will take me from the Arctic down through Africa and eventually to Australia. Having spent this winter suffering from constant condensation in the rear of the truck I am now determined to insulate all the accessible body panels and possible underneath the roof headlining. What I have in mind is to buy a number of 12mm closed cell foam camping mats and stick them to the metal panels using contact adhesive. Then cover this with the thin “carpet” type material used to line motorhomes. Has anyone undertaken a similar insulation of their truck and can offer any advice or alternatives. In particular I would be interested to hear how effective their solution was and whether it coped with both the extreme cold and heat which I will be encountering. Also anyone know where I can purchase the lining material used in motorhomes?

Many thanks
Tom

[Stumpy Doofleer]

Here's http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=84987&highlight=lining+roof the article I did when I insulated the back of my 90, it has completely stopped the condensation, but I had to re-attach the felt, as I initially used the spray on adhesive, but had to use the brush on adhesive as it's a lot stronger. This has stayed in place for over a year now. I don't know what it would be like in the extreme heat of Africa, as I have only used it in the country. Hope this helps.

[toppa]

I have done exactly what you have just described, pictures in this thread...

http://forum.landrovernet.com/showthread.php?t=144273


although i have not as yet panel d over the mats, was planning on using compressed polystyrene lined with automotive carpet...

I also removed the head lining and used the mats under there aswell.....


Cheers

[gahooduk]

I have a 2007 Defender 110 with utility back which I am fitting out for a long expedition eventually to Australia.
Many thanks
Tom

very difficult to get a older vehicle into oz....must have no oil leaks:eek::eek::eek: and they will require ALL MUD removed..including flushing the chassis until it runs clear , possible they will even remove your home made insulation and fridge boxes etc, flush out water tank and fuel tanks,

then you need the equivalent of their MOT were you have to conform with the stringent tyre sizes approved for your vehicle and/or require you to remove non standard thing like 2" lift springs

[toppa]

I know OZ is strict, but 2007 is hardly and old vehicle, guessing i would struggle with my 2002 landy then, and that was a pant i have been toying with...


Cheers

[gahooduk]

I know OZ is strict, but 2007 is hardly and old vehicle, guessing i would struggle with my 2002 landy then, and that was a pant i have been toying with...


Cheers

anything it possible, but i worked in auckland NZ on a contract for two years ...met a german guy who drove to thailand then boxed his LR to sydney

before he got out of the docks they drain all fliuds and washed it for 12hrs, removed all interier items and cleaned underneath.items and flushed inners of chassis....then off for vehicle inspection and required sump and rocker gasgetts replaced and binned two new tyres bought in thailand as not approved for importing then failed the springs as noway to asses their poundage as non standard and no manufactors name.....must have been a bad hair day....my 88" wouldn't stand a chance**

[Dr Zed]

bet it was clean and shiney after that :)

[Tomgold]

Many thanks for this. Have sourced some Armaflex and am ready to start. Has the Evo stick spray on glue stood the test of time, I was thinking of buying the glue recommended by Armaflex.