INSULATING my van with HAVELOCK SHEEP WOOL!

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Episode 53 - Hey friends! In this episode, I install my roof tracks that are needed to mount anything to the roof of the sprinter van and spend two full days insulating my van with Havelock Sheep Wool!
I had originally planned to use spray foam, but the havelock wool is a much healthier and cleaner option and there is ZERO risk of it warping the walls of the van! Its from SHEEP!!
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@havelockwool975 4 года назад

Lucas - This is seriously one of the best Havelock install videos we have ever seen.... and there are a lot! You captured the reason for using a high performance and natural product plus you are a total boss when it comes to installing. We love the ride up the mountains at the end of the day too... after all that's why we're doing this. Many thanks! Team Havelock

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

This is amazing!! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an incredible comment. I am so glad I decided to go with havelock rather than a spray foam alternative! Cheers to making such a great product for van life! 🙏🏽

@kieron82 3 года назад

@@LucasCatania17 Choice to hear you got the wool from New Zealand, I am thinking of insulation for my van too and just watched a clip on a current affairs programme here in New Zealand, will be using wool (it's fire proof and natural!), what is the silver stuff under the insulation?

@LucasCatania17 3 года назад

@@kieron82 exactly! fire proof, all natural and one of the best at wicking away moisture! the silver stuff underneath is sound deadening panels. it helps so much making the van quiet when driving, especially when combined with the wool!

@Livfiit 4 года назад

I love you so much Luke. Keep killing the game!

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

Love you too livi! 🙏🏽

@Dailyfiver 3 года назад

You give off a hippie Chris Angel vibe and it’s awesome 🤣

@LucasCatania17 3 года назад

hmm had to look up who that was haha!

@Dailyfiver 3 года назад

@@LucasCatania17 I used to watch his magic as a kid with my brother he’s awesome 🤣 Fantastic video too! I’m about to put wool into my van as well and this really helped!

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

it was a long 2 days of pushing wool in every cavity of my van but it is done! now just need to decide what to do next...

@NoFate247 4 года назад

The before vs after photo will be unrecognizable...love it

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

Haha I know right! Can’t wait for that at the end!

@arnousteele4845 4 года назад

Yess! So stoked for the van to be finished. Stay safe! SLC looking pretty crazy

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

Thanks arnou! A bit more work needs to be done but it will come quickly each week! Staying safe up here! Praying for peace & justice everywhere! 🙏🏽

@alexphotoslc 4 года назад

Crazy good ! Coming along awesome ! I feel pumped for ya dude ! Keep at it !

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

Thanks man! Slowly but surely!

@paw2g Год назад

Manifesting that goal bruh!

@TheDanVan 4 года назад

You are really making progress! Great ending shots. Build On! 🚐

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

Thanks dan! Still looking on track to be on the road by august!

@barbaramurphy8474 4 года назад

Hey Lucas, that sheep wool insulation sound like a winner! Can't wait to see what other surprises that you have in store! Stay safe!

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

Thanks for watching barbara! Really stoked on how it came out! Lots more to come! Hope you’re staying safe!

@peterghali3947 4 года назад

Nice work Lucas! I'm about to start a build and learning so much from you! Thanks for your efforts.

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

thank you so much for watching peter! so stoked for you to take on the build!

@charleswhitaker2878 3 года назад

Hi Lucas, we are just getting organized on building out a 2019 Transit 148”. I’m looking at the wool insulation but a bit concerned that road bumps, knocks and vibrations may have the vertical pieces of insulation settling down. Will a spot of 3m glue stick to the wool? Was this something working with the material that you figured would not be a problem? Thank you from Alaska

@LucasCatania17 3 года назад

The 3m glue will definitely work and it’s actually what I did for mine. One side of the wool batt is more of a singular piece while the other side is a little more loose, so using a spray adhesive works really well. I also used mold/rot resistant string to help keep the wool up too. Hope this helps!

@keatonday1210 4 года назад

Gonna be a warm winter in there!

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

yes sir! combined with the heater it should be a great vehicle for ski trips this winter!

@NoFate247 4 года назад

Will the insulation sag over time? Seems like a nice option for potential future rebuilds, you can take it out and it's not stuck to the walls like spray foam. Smart to not skimp on insulation, might as well do it right if you are putting in all that time

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

The only place it might sag is in the walls. But I double layered it so it is really really tight. I’m also going to leave the rot resistant twine up and I’m thinking when I face it with plywood I will just put some adhesive on the back to keep it stuck to the back of the wall!

@NoFate247 4 года назад

@@LucasCatania17 Yeah, I'm thinking sagging will be minimal considering how tightly you packed it. Great job and Impressed with your patience.

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

Thanks man! I’ll definitely make sure to address it when I seal up the walls! Thanks for watching as always dude!

@cjthetraveler8309 4 года назад

You are making wonderful progress!

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

thanks CJ! it is coming along slowly but surely!

@lunchbox16 4 года назад

Drone shots are epic brother!

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

Thanks dude! First flight with the new van haha!

@norwegianzound 3 года назад

I installed 100mm of sheep's wool insulation in my van and covered it with 9mm ply and did not use a vapor barrier. I removed the ceiling ply after a few weeks one morning while there was frost on my van roof. It was soaking with condensation. I redid the job with a breathable vapor barrier and re-checked under the same conditions one frosty morning. Bone dry! A lesson learned.

@LucasCatania17 3 года назад

oh wow thats good to know! is it havelock wool or another brand? havelock specifically says no vapor barrier haha. i havent had an issue (yet) with mine so hopefully it stays that way!

@styles2864 2 года назад

Hi. Can I ask what vapour barrier did you use?

@insertnamehere7189 4 года назад

nice, good catch on that oil issue.

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

absolutely! im glad nothing else happened. just had to let a little oil out!

@sherw5916 4 года назад

Great job with the insulation :)

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

Thanks for watching sherry!! I’m so stoked with how it came out!

@klubstompers 4 года назад

The sheep wool is a very good idea, i try to stay away from the chemical crap myself!! My uncle was doing some renovating in switzerland and he brought back some wool insulating bats, and my aunt made a bed topper for the guest cabin,with them, and ive never felt such a comfortable bed in my life.

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

i am glad you think so as well! i can see the benefits of spray foam, but it really isnt meant to be in a small space like a van! i really think the wool is the best thing. and i didnt even think about that but a bed out of wool bats would be so comfy! thank you so much for watching again!!

@amandavokoun178 4 года назад

Very informative video and such good points made about the chemicals. Who wants chemicals!?! The biologist in me says no way.

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

thanks amanda! and right?! its crazy because so many people go the sprayfoam route so maybe I am missing something but at least i know this is 100% safe and friendly for the environment! thank you so much for watching!

@NikkiJabs 4 года назад

I called the Reflectix company today and the associate told me to install wool first, then Reflectix. How has your insulation been working out from installing Reflectix first?

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

thats just my sound deadening that i put in to help with road noise! no reflectix needed :)

@kristasahlin 3 года назад

I am pretty set on using Havelock wool in our van!! Thanks for the inspiration. Can I ask what the total number of bags or product that you did use?

@LucasCatania17 3 года назад

You won’t regret it! So far I am super impressed with the wool! It’s been 15 degrees and snowing now in Utah! I used 5 bags total. I packed my ceiling with two batts each so double the insulation and did every nook and cranny and the headliner area

@lauralautner1552 4 года назад

Hi Lucas! Great video! I'll be using wool in my build. What do you have underneath it? :)

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

Hey Laura! Thanks for watching and subscribing! You won’t regret using the wool! I think you may be referring to my sound deadening I put against the van (the silver looking sheets).

@Sofiacatania03 4 года назад

i love that you chose to go with the wool! I know you said its fire resistant, but is there still some worry about fire with the electric wires so entwined w the insulation?

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

Going the Mother Nature route! It smells so good too! That’s definitely a valid concern. I don’t think it will be an issue but most of the wires are wrapped with electrical tape to combat that!

@redhongkong 3 года назад

wow 5 bags for 6m van? oO i thought they mention 3 on their website. how much did u pay for each bag?

@LucasCatania17 3 года назад

they mention 3 bags, but that doesnt include the headliner area or any of the extra nooks and crannys. its just the recommendation for the walls and ceiling. i also double insulated the ceiling. i just paid the full retail price listed on their website!

@javan1107 2 года назад

Hey which crack did you use for the van?

@LucasCatania17 2 года назад

What?

@micahvanhove1620 4 года назад

How many bags of batts did you end up using total?

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

I used 5 bags total!

@act1coach 4 года назад

Sick bro... How do you get the drone shots of you driving?

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

thanks man! and i typically just pull over and then set up the drone path and then just start driving and push one of the sticks in the direction i need it to go! so i basically set the motion and then just hold the stick down as i drive haha!

@cjthetraveler8309 4 года назад

I digress, I’m thinking of getting a drone. What would u recommend for an entry into that arena? I always appreciate ur response 😎

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

awesome! i definitely recommend going with a DJI drone. low budget I would say either the mavic mini or the mavic air. mid range i would say the new mavic air 2 and bigger budget I would go with the dji mavic 2 pro! all amazing options. let me know what you decide!

@cjthetraveler8309 4 года назад

Thank you, ur video shoots is simply beautiful

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

Thank you so much CJ!

@Emdsd45T 3 года назад

There’s a app that can track engine idle time that helps determine proper oil change intervals 1 hour of idle is like 35 miles 2001-2009 sprinters are best as they have no urea based exhaust after treatment system much more reliable and cheaper to own and operate thanks for sharing about the wool I will send you a link for that app

@Emdsd45T 3 года назад

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@NobleGangsta13 4 года назад

Good work! You should look into doing a minor service on your van and change the oil and filters. Someone like yourself will find it super easy just look up videos on RU-vid. Will save you £££ doing yourself

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

Thanks man! I guess I inadvertently figured the oil change out just looking into this light when it came on. The oil filter is right on top so it’s actually a super easy change which I will definitely end up doing myself! Where you from man? I see the pounds haha

@NobleGangsta13 4 года назад

Lucas Catania London UK bro! VanLifer too when I work away from home and service mine. You can do it 👌🏽

@LucasCatania17 4 года назад

So sick dude! The dream would be to ship the van overseas one day and experience van life in the UK! Thanks for all your support my friend!

@andekay 3 года назад

Sorry dude, sheep haven't been around for 10,000 years. And there is no such thing as Mother Nature creating anything. God created sheep and all nature... But I like that you are endorsing natural insulation. 👍