Box-Truck a bad idea ?

[amad]

Hey guys,
Planning to buy a box-truck Hino 300 or Toyota Dyna since a composite panel one is way outside my budget.

Is there a risk of condensation with box-truck body ? Can't find a lot of resources on how people deal with it !
I'm afraid of waking one morning and realizing all my the frame is rusting & wool is rotting :/

Was thinking XPS foam in the frame rib + 20mm foam on top of it and 8-10mm plywood with the minimum screw possible attaching it to the frame, since I think all the cabinetry will add a ton of strength between all the sides once finished.
Thanks !

 

[gator70]

There are REEFER boxes - Fully insulated, much better roof. You can find them cheap in truck salvage yards in decent condition

 

[gator70]

In the past, I found this one (14ft) in good condition in Fresno, CA for $3,000

 

[amad]

I'll see if something similar exist in New Zealand !

Thanks for the suggestion

 

[simple]

What materials are used to make the box portion of the truck in NZ?

Could you find a box truck with an aluminum framed box and use foam board?

Some box's in the US are also made with uninsulated composite panels.

 

[amad]

Most I've seen are stainless steel frame with corrugated steel sheet :

I think I would need to spray foam + foam board it, but the frame would make a lot of thermal bridging If I only insulate between the ribs :/

 

[SkiFreak]

I'll see if something similar exist in New Zealand !

Your profile says you are from Canada.

 

[amad]

Your profile says you are from Canada.

Will move to New Zealand in 3 month !
Currently planning the camper so I can build it as fast as possible once we arrive