Insulating a static caravan

theCobra

Good evening all, the inlaws recently moved into their static caravan and given the winter we just had seriously want to beef up their insulating.

Their caravan is only a couple of years old but can be quite damp inside. The caravan was £20k new so not top of the range. During the winter the couches were literally stuck to the walls, the water pipes frozen and ice on the inside of the windows!

Googling this subject just comes up with the usual drivvle so i was hoping that people could give me there own do/dont advice on this subject.

I appreciate all responses. Thanks.

annie123

Been in a friends one, they moved in a few years ago in October, I swear it was warmer outside than in!
They hired a dehumidifier, this made a big difference, couldn't believe how much water came out in just a few days, made it feel so much dryer and warmer, then glued loft insulation to the underside and put a marine plywood skirt with loft insulation glued to the back and a polythene sheet over the top. Hubby and friend got very very muddy doing that looked like a couple kids in a mud bath when they'd finished!

They have never mentioned any problems unless its snowy, but my home struggles to keep warm then even with GCH and an open fire.

hth

thebaldwindowfitter

My aunt and uncle live in a static and they have changed there windows and doors to white upvc double glazed to great effect not exposed so big improvement .as suggested insulate under Floor and you could fasten !" battens to wall then fit king span insulation between then plasterboard or plywood over the top

rhiwfield

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ormus

a6windows wrote: »

My aunt and uncle live in a static and they have changed there windows and doors to white upvc double glazed to great effect not exposed so big improvement .as suggested insulate under Floor and you could fasten !" battens to wall then fit king span insulation between then plasterboard or plywood over the top

agreed.
ps
most static vans are not designed for all yr round living. they are designed for the 7/9 month holiday trade.

bluenose1

We have had a static for 8 years, though don't use it over winter. we leave bowls of salt in every room over the winter and when we go back in the spring they are full of water. Never had any problem with damp etc.
Though windows are double glazed

jennifernil

theCobra wrote: »

Good evening all, the inlaws recently moved into their static caravan and given the winter we just had seriously want to beef up their insulating.

Their caravan is only a couple of years old but can be quite damp inside. The caravan was £20k new so not top of the range. During the winter the couches were literally stuck to the walls, the water pipes frozen and ice on the inside of the windows!

Googling this subject just comes up with the usual drivvle so i was hoping that people could give me there own do/dont advice on this subject.

I appreciate all responses. Thanks.

That sounds really bad. We have a fairly large touring caravan and it seems decently insulated, windows are double glazed and floor/walls insulated.

What type of heating do they use? And who is the manufacturer of the caravan?

If you go to https://www.ukcampsite.co.uk there is a "static caravan" forum. You may get some tips there.

lolbayliff

I live in a static caravan and was wondering if you can get any sort of grants to insulate as unfortunately I am on benefits.

fatbikersbouncebetter

There a a couple of companies that offer PARK HOME, EXTERIOR INSULATION. This is grantable, and though a number of park owners tried to stop their residents buying it, this was mainly due to the reduction in gas sales which are tied down, and of course the fact that having it done makes the van look like new, so they could not demend buying a new home which they also had a cut of.
Roof, walls and floor are covered in hard density foam, then clad or rendered over with a similar finish,

Search External Insulation for Park Homes.

PasturesNew

Make sure you get the terminology correct. There are two standards for insulating park/mobile homes. One standard for insulation levels applies to holiday caravans - and a higher standard is required for those used for residential use.

And, even knowing that two standards exist, can help you to get the correct solution.

CaravanSam

I am living in a Caravan that it is pretty much falling apart probably from the 80's/90's, Having read the replies in this thread Im not sure they apply to my situation. I was wondering what would be your advice be to someone who wants to 'Pimp their caravan' (the most basic of caravans). I need to survive a winter hence I need to insulate it.