Wheel arch insulation

[Shaino]

Hi All,

Just wondering what's the best insulation material for wheel arches and for the luggage compartments (insulating *inside* the van)?

 

[Buckman]

We used car sound proofing deadening insulation. It also helps stop condensation in those areas.

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[Mr Plodd]

The "luggage" compartments (lockers) are contained inside the structure of the caravan so benefit from the insulation already present within the floor and side walls. The wheel arches usually have expanded polystyrene over them, so there is little point in you trying to add any more insulation anywhere!
Or are you looking to convert a van to a camper?

 

[Buckman]

The "luggage" compartments (lockers) are contained inside the structure of the caravan so benefit from the insulation already present within the floor and side walls. The wheel arches usually have expanded polystyrene over them, so there is little point in you trying to add any more insulation anywhere!
Or are you looking to convert a van to a camper?

On all our caravans we have never had insulation over the wheel arches so must ne something very new?

 

[Mr Plodd]

On all our caravans we have never had insulation over the wheel arches so must ne something very new?

My 2019 Bailey certainly has it, it's about 5cm thick! Besides the wheel arches are usually behind cupboards etc so tge heat loss via them will be pretty minimal anyway.

 

[Buckman]

My 2019 Bailey certainly has it, it's about 5cm thick! Besides the wheel arches are usually behind cupboards etc so tge heat loss via them will be pretty minimal anyway.

I fitted the sheets mainly to stop condensation. Heat loss was not an issue.

 

[Shaino]

We used car sound proofing deadening insulation. It also helps stop condensation in those areas.

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excellent idea! are they of different types / materials or just any will work?