We travelled nearly 40k miles without sound deadening . No-one has ever banged on any of our panels and our van has no problems . External noise can be greatly reduced by shutting windows whilst stationary . We have never noticed any sound caused by vibration while moving . 2019 Ford transit . Dark coloured vans absorb heat thats why manufacturers of motorhomes and caravans usually use white .
To be honest mate, the point of sound deadening is to add weight to the panel. That therefore changes the panels resonance frequency (lowering it). You went for the lightweight version, therefore not as good. But, it doesn't block noise as such, it stops the 'boomy' noise.
Hex is used in a LWB due to the weight. If you start filling a LWB with Deadn Pro or similar you are going to be packing way too much weight over the full build.
Mate I’ve got so many of those on camera I never put them in because one of us always sounds aggy but they are funny when I watch them back I think why am I so grumpy. 😂😂 weight won’t be an issue I guess in a defender build. I half fancy a defender build one day.
@@abucklife put them in it was a good haha! yeah never really thought about weighing my defender but it'll be heavy big steel bumpers winch side steps chequer plate on the boney and panels, pop top roof conversion 270* awning, duel battery system solar etc, list is endless after 10 years owing it.
I used the thermoliner on my build but have found it does peel off from the body after a while of being in the sun and heat, probably not a problem in a white van but in a black or grey it does attract heat from the sun. Noticed this this week taking a couple of panels off to add some wiring.
I would not have bothered with dodomat if I were to do it again. I put some closed cell foam on top of the dodo mat to act as a first line of defence against condensation. The foam does a pretty good job in combination with insulation packed against the walls, and the dodo mat is also 20kg in weight. Which is a lot when weight is everything.
Mister… you have the patience of a Saint to put up with the constant interruptions and corrections from your partner… I would have lasted half a roll of tape and been on a flight to a sunbed somewhere hot… good on ya👍
Who ever is converting the van do think about weight. I have gone crazy with dodo matt in all spaces. Van is solid but half way theough i am overweight already. It is a miracle as i do not understand where the weight is coming from. Most likely will be removing all my hard work to save over 100kg
A fortuitously timed video. We placed an order with James for the same stuff for our crafter yesterday!
I hope it’s useful to you. I can’t state enough how well the thermo liner works on top of the hex to reduce noise.
We travelled nearly 40k miles without sound deadening . No-one has ever banged on any of our panels and our van has no problems . External noise can be greatly reduced by shutting windows whilst stationary . We have never noticed any sound caused by vibration while moving . 2019 Ford transit .
Dark coloured vans absorb heat thats why manufacturers of motorhomes and caravans usually use white .
It does do something but I agree you might not need need it. Everything we have put in has really made it quiet on the road though.
To be honest mate, the point of sound deadening is to add weight to the panel. That therefore changes the panels resonance frequency (lowering it). You went for the lightweight version, therefore not as good.
But, it doesn't block noise as such, it stops the 'boomy' noise.
Yer makes sense. The thermomliner and hex have worked a treat though.
Hex is used in a LWB due to the weight. If you start filling a LWB with Deadn Pro or similar you are going to be packing way too much weight over the full build.
@@SageSprigWeddings truth is, people go way overboard on sound deadening as they think it blocks sound.
Our main aim was to reduce road noise and vibration.
love the mini debate about all the 4x4 off-road shit adding weight XD nice job i went full hog in my defender 90 100% coverage lol
Mate I’ve got so many of those on camera I never put them in because one of us always sounds aggy but they are funny when I watch them back I think why am I so grumpy. 😂😂 weight won’t be an issue I guess in a defender build. I half fancy a defender build one day.
@@abucklife put them in it was a good haha! yeah never really thought about weighing my defender but it'll be heavy big steel bumpers winch side steps chequer plate on the boney and panels, pop top roof conversion 270* awning, duel battery system solar etc, list is endless after 10 years owing it.
Sounds like a beast.
I used the thermoliner on my build but have found it does peel off from the body after a while of being in the sun and heat, probably not a problem in a white van but in a black or grey it does attract heat from the sun. Noticed this this week taking a couple of panels off to add some wiring.
I peeled some off the other day as we are changing the max air fan location and it was a real job.
@@abucklife I think the glue looses it adhesion over time, I changed something when I first put it on and your right it was a bugger to get off!
Good to know 👍
I would not have bothered with dodomat if I were to do it again. I put some closed cell foam on top of the dodo mat to act as a first line of defence against condensation. The foam does a pretty good job in combination with insulation packed against the walls, and the dodo mat is also 20kg in weight. Which is a lot when weight is everything.
I am really impressed with the thermo liner pro I to wanted a good thermal break between the van walls and inside. I think that does it well.
Mister… you have the patience of a Saint to put up with the constant interruptions and corrections from your partner… I would have lasted half a roll of tape and been on a flight to a sunbed somewhere hot… good on ya👍
It’s all good. We both know best 😂😂😂
Who ever is converting the van do think about weight. I have gone crazy with dodo matt in all spaces. Van is solid but half way theough i am overweight already. It is a miracle as i do not understand where the weight is coming from. Most likely will be removing all my hard work to save over 100kg
Yer wow. We only used a box and a bit. You may need to up plate it.
First to comment! 🤣🤣🤣
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