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Looks really nice and good info.
However, it is also looks kind of heavy with all the wood. I'm going for aluminium next time.
Weight is something to take care of, it makes everything worse.
And wook doesn't like moisture/humidity, which is a real problem when living in a van for a long time. Especially for the steel.
Now he mentioned a roof latch with van to address that, but still ventilation in the back is an issue when you sleep.
However, it is also looks kind of heavy with all the wood. I'm going for aluminium next time.
Weight is something to take care of, it makes everything worse.
And wook doesn't like moisture/humidity, which is a real problem when living in a van for a long time. Especially for the steel.
Now he mentioned a roof latch with van to address that, but still ventilation in the back is an issue when you sleep.
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I think the guy has that figured, the truck is completely insulated. He even makes sure to wrap the insulation
in vapour barrier. I actually like the wood roof, if its varnished its not an issue.
Aluminum is cold, sweats. Anyways, many ways to do each thing.
in vapour barrier. I actually like the wood roof, if its varnished its not an issue.
Aluminum is cold, sweats. Anyways, many ways to do each thing.
Yeah I agree, but what do you mean with Aluminum sweats? I think you mean the condensation right? I think a clear indication to ventilate more, and it would also happen on the steel parts of the car.
Wood is definitely more cosy for a camper interior. And if you have a normal / big van where weight is not an issue, it is great and easy to work with. I used wood myself, and it allowed me to create a camper interior in a very short time (although I did not cover everything as he did)
However, for 4x4 applications weight is usually an issue. For example, half the overland / travel Landcruisers with all luggage on board are close to their max weight.
With wood, you're trying to find a compromise between weight and strength. I made it quite light, but now it's not so strong. With aluminium you don't really have to find a compromise.
The roof definitely looks nice, makes it look more like a house than a van. But it will not absorb any sound, or at least not better than steel or plastic roof.
Might not be an issue, but if you have a noisy car (and travelers in the back), you can apply a (thick) fabric layer/liner that will absorb driving/engine noise instead of bounce it back.