Insulating passenger van

[planetarydefender]

I plan on doing short camping trips. Maybe 3-4 nights max in Northern California where the climate shouldnt be too cold. Can I get away with NOT insulating a passenger van?

[MountainManJoe]

I don't see the point of insulating. Unless you go to the effort of covering all that glass, the interior of the van quickly equalizes to outside temperature. I just make sure to bring bedding appropriate for the season.

[CaptSquid]

Suggestion for insulating all that glass:

a. Purchase foamboard at WallyWorld and cut to shape for each window. Use Velcro to hold it in place.

b. Purchase the shiny bubble-wrap style windshield cover and cut to shape for each window. Again, use Velcro to hold in place.

This will help cut down on the heat leaving the van through the glass.

[Wiley]

Suggestion for insulating all that glass:

a. Purchase foamboard at WallyWorld and cut to shape for each window. Use Velcro to hold it in place.

b. Purchase the shiny bubble-wrap style windshield cover and cut to shape for each window. Again, use Velcro to hold in place.

This will help cut down on the heat leaving the van through the glass.

Buy reflectix fromlowes it's essentially the same stuff as windshield cover and one roll goes a long way. Downside is it needs airspace to work properly but for 50 bucks I'm sure it's good enough. A lot of people insulate their vans with it, not the best option, but probably best bang for buck. I wish I had tested inside temps before and after I installed mine. Velcro doesn't work on glass well when the suns out, ask me how I know... Sigh

Ha what's up with my avatar, same link isrightside up on othersites

[Kidhauler]

I'm with timeless just get a decent sleeping bag. It's northern Cali in the summer it shouldn't be cold