Interior Van Walls

[brianjwilson]

Let me know how you like it when it arrives. I almost ordered it 2 days ago and held off. Probably will buy it and buy rolls of vinyl and cover it with 3m spray and the vinyl because I want a vinyl finish. If you could let me know how the fit is and if I could reflectix before installing.

I received my liner last Friday but haven't installed it all. I'm having a window cut in tomorrow, so I'll work on the sides after that.
So far I've installed the panels on the rear doors and the ceiling piece. My overall feeling? "Meh". I will say that I bought it because I wanted something simple, and didn't want to create my own templates. And this certainly works. The backing is barely an upgrade from cardboard, but nearly identical to what most car headliners have. So it just is what it is. The ceiling in temp, walls may or may not stay. If nothing else it would make a good template later.
I really would have liked more of the edge trim-lock stuff as I feel like the exposed edges could just tear apart. I found the manufacturer and order more in bulk, not cheap, but I can cover the door pieces and floor edges etc.

All panels are flat. So on the ceiling, I've stuffed 1" thinsulate on the ceiling, a layer of reflectix under that, then screwed up the liner. What a huge huge difference when the sun is out. On the sides I think I'll be able to fit 2" thinsulate and reflectix in most places. Basically just imagine a piece of carsboard cut the height from floor to ceiling, push it against the wall and you'll see the space behind it.

Rear door. Stuffed with layers of thinsulate and reflectix, raam mat on outer skin, ensolite on the inside face of the door before attaching the panel. Trim-lock around the edges.



Small amount of raam mat on ceiling panels (again temporary), then this 1" thinsulate and reflectix.


Temporarily taped up, ensolite covering the ribs to eliminate noises.




Side panel wedged in there just to look at it.


I put my rear Sienna seats on mounts today. Once I get my side window installed and the seats mounted through the floor, I'll stick the trim lock on the bottom edges of the side panels and work on insulating and installing sides. Whenever my two year old and five month old allow me free time that is.

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

Brianjw- Can you share the source and part number for the trim that you sourced? Thanks

 

[brianjwilson]

Brianjw- Can you share the source and part number for the trim that you sourced? Thanks

http://www.trimlok.com/prod/Edge-Trims/All-Product-Categories_102/Edge-Trim-Product-Builder_87.aspx

Part number is 100B3X1/4-GRGB

I haven't opened the box yet. The trim I used in the picture came with the van liner, but it only included 25'.
Unfortunately I now have a 250 ft roll, need to check and see if it's the same. (Edit: it is the same stuff)

I'm sure I'll have a ton left, but I'm going to hang on to it until I get my pop top and figure out how to finish the edges off.

You might try calling wise industries and see if they'll sell you a smaller amount if you just need a little?

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

Thanks!

 

[gh0ztkid21]

I received my liner last Friday but haven't installed it all. I'm having a window cut in tomorrow, so I'll work on the sides after that.
So far I've installed the panels on the rear doors and the ceiling piece. My overall feeling? "Meh". I will say that I bought it because I wanted something simple, and didn't want to create my own templates. And this certainly works. The backing is barely an upgrade from cardboard, but nearly identical to what most car headliners have. So it just is what it is. The ceiling in temp, walls may or may not stay. If nothing else it would make a good template later.
I really would have liked more of the edge trim-lock stuff as I feel like the exposed edges could just tear apart. I found the manufacturer and order more in bulk, not cheap, but I can cover the door pieces and floor edges etc.

All panels are flat. So on the ceiling, I've stuffed 1" thinsulate on the ceiling, a layer of reflectix under that, then screwed up the liner. What a huge huge difference when the sun is out. On the sides I think I'll be able to fit 2" thinsulate and reflectix in most places. Basically just imagine a piece of carsboard cut the height from floor to ceiling, push it against the wall and you'll see the space behind it.

Rear door. Stuffed with layers of thinsulate and reflectix, raam mat on outer skin, ensolite on the inside face of the door before attaching the panel. Trim-lock around the edges.



Small amount of raam mat on ceiling panels (again temporary), then this 1" thinsulate and reflectix.


Temporarily taped up, ensolite covering the ribs to eliminate noises.




Side panel wedged in there just to look at it.


I put my rear Sienna seats on mounts today. Once I get my side window installed and the seats mounted through the floor, I'll stick the trim lock on the bottom edges of the side panels and work on insulating and installing sides. Whenever my two year old and five month old allow me free time that is.

Awesome thanks so much for that. Yeah I may do as I planned and buy that and have it covered in vinyl and put that up. I just wanted a vinyl finish and it seams to be the easiest way instead of trying to cut perfect pieces of 1/4" ply. I'm handy but don't have the time. Summer flew by and I planned on having the walls, ceiling and floor done before summer and I don't have any of it done yet.

 

[brianjwilson]

I know the feeling. I hoped to have my van together months ago, but had a hell of a time finding the right van to start with.

 

[24HOURSOFNEVADA]

I know the feeling. I hoped to have my van together months ago, but had a hell of a time finding the right van to start with.

That part about finding the right van could be the motto for this section of the forum...

 

[devo 1]

Nice job, Brian. :Wow1: It makes me want to back and do some of the details that you did.

 

[gh0ztkid21]

I was wondering if you've made any lead way with the walls? Also do the panels come slightly bigger and you have to trim to fit? I removed my stock rear bottle jack and mounts and would hate to have the kit cut out around that area when I removed it all. Did you cut it out around your jack or it came like that?

 

[brianjwilson]

Unfortunately the wall is cutout for the jack. However there are panels for both sliding door and side barn doors, so there is some extra material. Obviously it wouldn't look great to stack it on top. It is all cut to fit, not oversized. Most of the time I would be more picky but I just needed to get something together. Ideal? No, but minimal work was required which is the idea. I have a 2 year old and 5 month old and just needed to get the walls insulated and covered for now. I was furloughed 3 months ago so I can't finish the interior the way I want yet, but now it's usable and comfortable.

You can see that it is just flat panels, cut to fit and wedged in. I'd rather use small plywood or something else and another covering for a nicer long term solution. BUT it would also take a lot more time and expense to make templates and cut/cover the final material. The E series is not a simple shape, but breaking it down to smaller sections would make it a lot easier.

I covered the wall edges with trim lok to keep the edges from falling apart during removal/re-install. I used a cardboard template to place the window cutout as well. Once again, not perfect but comfortable and usable for now. Behind every panel is raam mat btx 2, raam mat ensolite, reflectix and 3m thinsulate.

 

[Accrete]

Very clean Brian, nice work.

Thom

 

[gh0ztkid21]

Looks great. I like it. I'm going to order it and also buy vinyl and try adhering vinyl to it. Just afraid of trying to do that then having the vinyl not adhere and pull off and ruining the wall kit. But I guess if it happens i will have templets to build the walls out of plywood

 

[gh0ztkid21]

Well ordered my van liner kit on Monday. Can't wait till it gets in I'll let everyone know how it goes and post some pictures when it's finished.

 

[gh0ztkid21]

Hey I was wondering how long it took to receive your inlad wall kit? I ordered mine can't wait for it to come in

 

[gh0ztkid21]

I received my liner last Friday but haven't installed it all. I'm having a window cut in tomorrow, so I'll work on the sides after that.
So far I've installed the panels on the rear doors and the ceiling piece. My overall feeling? "Meh". I will say that I bought it because I wanted something simple, and didn't want to create my own templates. And this certainly works. The backing is barely an upgrade from cardboard, but nearly identical to what most car headliners have. So it just is what it is. The ceiling in temp, walls may or may not stay. If nothing else it would make a good template later.
I really would have liked more of the edge trim-lock stuff as I feel like the exposed edges could just tear apart. I found the manufacturer and order more in bulk, not cheap, but I can cover the door pieces and floor edges etc.

All panels are flat. So on the ceiling, I've stuffed 1" thinsulate on the ceiling, a layer of reflectix under that, then screwed up the liner. What a huge huge difference when the sun is out. On the sides I think I'll be able to fit 2" thinsulate and reflectix in most places. Basically just imagine a piece of carsboard cut the height from floor to ceiling, push it against the wall and you'll see the space behind it.

Rear door. Stuffed with layers of thinsulate and reflectix, raam mat on outer skin, ensolite on the inside face of the door before attaching the panel. Trim-lock around the edges.

When installing the liner kit did you just go over the wires that run along the top drivers side of the van? I was contemplating disconnecting those wires and running them inside the steel ribbing that runs along the top so that those wires were tucked away and not on the outside of the metal like they are now. Anyone do anything like that before?