insulation on vans indianwells are you out there

[rob bevan]

hi guys may have put this question in wrong thread or being a bit inpatient so will try again I'm a new member have already bought a caravan 3 years ago willerby westmorland 2000 nice van price was a bit steep for age but fantastic pitch views are great as some of you have said its the pitch if in good position pulls the money insulation poor on this van and no d/g or c/h i have insulated under van but insulation in walls poorer only half inch polystyrene so looking for advice on up grade looking for van with good insulation for winter use when i retire but can't seem to see insulation spec on most caravan specs only on new pembertons but out of my range as i was looking to spend about 20 grand on used van most IE willerby atlas swift etc just say fully winterised but no spec on insulation how can i find this out as to my thinking insulation for winter use top priority sorry for long first thread hope some one can help thanks i sorry to be cheekie but i think indianwells might have some advice

[indianwells]

Hi Rob. I think caravanwindowman is the best person to ask. I would echo the advice he gave you in Feb 09.
http://www.gostatic.co.uk/showthread.php?p=4055#post4055

Once D/G & C/Heating is installed on virtually any caravan it is absolutely fine for renting out in the winter months. You will never completely eliminate draughts no matter how thick the insulation due to the venting regulations for gas appliances.
We used to run a hire fleet of 56, opened for Xmas & New Year. We never once had a complaint from people being cold. You really don't have to spend 20k on upgrading your van. The same effect can be achieved for much less by having D/G & C/H put in to your Westmorland.

Gavin.

[rob bevan]

hi Gavin
thanks very much for the advice just wish caravan manufacturers would show full insulation spec instead of general term (fully winterised) other than pemberton who do. have emailed Darren for quote on c/h as i have already insulate under van with 110 mil king-span what a job never again nothing underneath van uniform ie bearers all different distance apart would use flexible insulation if i did it again which i doubt i will i think i read one of your threads that i might find out what isulation installed on van from serial number have i got that right?
many thanks rob

[indianwells]

hi Gavin
thanks very much for the advice just wish caravan manufacturers would show full insulation spec instead of general term (fully winterised) other than pemberton who do. have emailed Darren for quote on c/h as i have already insulate under van with 110 mil king-span what a job never again nothing underneath van uniform ie bearers all different distance apart would use flexible insulation if i did it again which i doubt i will i think i read one of your threads that i might find out what isulation installed on van from serial number have i got that right?
many thanks rob

Yes, if you have the seial number Willerby aftersales may be able to put you through to someone who could tell you the spec.
Having said that, Willerby aftersales are as much use as a chocolate fireguard in my experience!

Gavin

[rob bevan]

Yes, if you have the seial number Willerby aftersales may be able to put you through to someone who could tell you the spec.
Having said that, Willerby aftersales are as much use as a chocolate fireguard in my experience!

Gavin

thanks gavin will give it a go
rob