Base Vehicle
Finding the right van: We’ll guide you through picking a vehicle that fits your specific plans.
The essentials: We consider your budget, range requirements, payload capacity, and driving comfort.
A solid start: Choosing the correct vehicle is key to the ultimate joy you'll get from your campervan.
2. Insulation, part 1
Cork
Thermal Efficiency: Offers excellent natural insulation with low thermal conductivity, keeping the interior warm in winter and cool in summer.
Moisture Resistance: Naturally waterproof and rot-resistant, making it ideal for the high-humidity environments typical of van living.
Structural Integrity: A high-density material that is dimensionally stable, meaning it won't settle or sag over time within wall cavities.
Fire Safety: Naturally fire-retardant; it does not easily ignite and does not release toxic gases if exposed to high heat.
Sound Dampening: Acts as a powerful acoustic barrier that minimizes vibration, reduces external road noise, and eliminates the "tinny" sound of metal panels.
Eco-Friendly: A renewable, bio-based resource harvested from the bark of cork oak trees, making it carbon-negative and fully biodegradable.
Health & Safety: Hypoallergenic and free from synthetic binders or off-gassing, ensuring high indoor air quality in a confined space.
Vibration Control: Its unique cellular structure absorbs mechanical energy, effectively decoupled the interior build from the van's chassis to stop rattles at the source.
Lightweight Durability: Despite its density, cork is incredibly light, helping to keep the vehicle's gross weight down while remaining tough enough to use as a finished surface or subfloor.
3. Insulation, Part 2
Wool
Temperature Regulation: Provides high-performance thermal protection in both extreme heat and freezing cold, maintaining a stable interior climate.
Moisture Control: Naturally absorbs and releases up to 33% of its weight in moisture, preventing condensation and protecting the van's metal body from rust without needing a vapor barrier.
Air Purification: The keratin in the wool permanently absorbs and neutralizes harmful chemicals (like formaldehyde) from other build materials, ensuring a healthy living space.
Sound Dampening: Excellent acoustic insulation that significantly reduces road noise and the sound of rain on the metal roof.
Safety & Health: Naturally fire-retardant and mould-resistant; it is safe to handle during installation without protective gear or skin irritation.
Sustainability: A 100% renewable, biodegradable, and low-carbon material that is environmentally friendly from production to disposal.