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    Posted: 04 March 2021 at 7:48am
Just got our new rig van and need to line it with wood. Normally I would just use 18mm that around the workshop but weight is a significant worry with the amount of rig that will be going in.

I'm wondering if I can get away with 9mm birch or even something lighter like cheap building ply.

Also any tips for securing it so it doesn't move around? I was thinking cut as close to size as possible and use a silicone or similar sealant to hold it in place. Need to get this sorted over the weekend so sooner I get an answer the better really.

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Paulownia is a very light wood. It is a bit soft as well, so would probably benefit from a thin plywood shell in places that are subject to wear......
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I have found that birch is a little to prone to mold. 

I use WPB builder ply. 

Floor: 9mm for the floor (though 12 is better, just because it holds its shape a little better). 

Walls and ceiling: 6mm

This will be fine unles you are very rough with it. 

I would recommend a little insolation on the roof to help prevent condonsation, esspically if you occasionally end up sleep in the back of the van.
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why do you need to panel it? extra weight and less load space.. why?
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Originally posted by Noyzmunky Noyzmunky wrote:

why do you need to panel it? extra weight and less load space.. why?

To stop the thin metal walls being smashed and dented by the heavey speakers.

My old VW Lt had 12ml ply on the floor and 5 or 6 ml for the walls. Nothing on the ceiling. Think the floor had been no more nails down and the sides Tek screwed to the ribs/columns. 


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Mine has 15mm on the floors and 6mm on the sides, at present it has nothing on the roof but I'm going to use 6mm as it'll help with preventing condensation/dripping.
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this stuff is good if you can get hold of it:

https://www.wisaplywood.com/products/product-catalogue/wisa-multiwall/

they also do a multifloor product.

otherwise 12mm birch floor, 6mm/4mm walls


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In the UK there are lots of companies that supply interior ply lining kits all cut to size to suit most of the popular panel vans---some even supply heavy duty floors and carpet lining kits for the walls.
We have used them many times in the past and find it well worth while and definitely saves a lot of time and effort for very little extra cost compared to cutting everything yourself.
I should imagine that you should be able to find the same kind of companies in Oz
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Definately worth insulating. You can get a foil backed "Bubble wrap" on Ebay which can be stuck with "Stiks like ****" or similar adhesive.

Use the double layer one and you'll reduce the condensation problems by 90%.
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Mine has ThermaWrap style insulation behind the ply but as the roof isn’t lined as yet I still get condensation dripping.

For some reason standard ply lining kits rarely have a roof panel supplied!!
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Originally posted by APW APW wrote:

Mine has ThermaWrap style insulation behind the ply but as the roof isn’t lined as yet I still get condensation dripping.

For some reason standard ply lining kits rarely have a roof panel supplied!!


Those kits are probably designed for builders so no need for a roof panel. That thermawrap stuff is pretty good I used it on my previous eurocargo. Current eurocargo came lined and panelled with a thin celotex type insulation.
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Honestly I'm only going to do the floor and maybe like 3 foot up the sides. The floor is already a bit beaten up from the previous owner and its about getting an easy surface to slide the boxes around on.

I am thinking that 9mm WPB ply sounds good for the floor and seems pretty cheap, will see what thinner sizes I can find for the sides.
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