'Monstro' article on Van

[monty_estates]

I read the article in the latest issue on the van restoration with interest.

Does anyone know anything about the soundproofing mentioned in the article?

[E_T_V]

What soundproofing are you after? I've done a fair bit on my van and still more to do.

http://roverdiesel.co.uk/forums/view...&start=10#p916

[monty_estates]

Just wanted to know where it's best to buy from and how far you go with it?

I guess bulkhead and bonnet, what about doors, and any in the rear?

[E_T_V]

It depends on what is there to start with.
If you can get hold of it fit the soundproofing bulkhead and underbonnet mats from the diesel as these help quieten the interior from the engine noise.

The van floor is a source of road noise so felt and plywood floor (with carpet on top if you can) make it a fair bit quieter. The panels drum so you can fit extra deadening to them too. It is never going to be a quiet car, but the difference between my old campervan and my "new" van was staggering when driven just down to the sound proofing, (hence the focus on making the new van build even better).

[monty_estates]

It has got some sound proofing (it is a diesel), but its so loud even at 10mph that it makes a radio useless.
It also has ply lined floor, but I plan to take that up to check the floor for rot.
I will cover it again after though.

[E_T_V]

Get some carpet underlay (felt is good but foam rubber works too -not the waffle type) and place this between the metal floor and the ply floor. This will help insulate it from the noise source. You can also try deadening the floor as I have done with some flashband type material. When the weather warms up I'll be doing more on the interior of my van with any luck so I'll try and keep the thread up to date with what I've done.

[monty_estates]

Thanks. I guess underlay can be used under the main carpet too (which mine doesnt have!!) ?

[E_T_V]

There should be felt pads in the footwells I think as standard.