[Papajoe]

Looking at different Basic Conversion Kits for a Ford Transit 148. Came upon Paradigm Van Conversions, does anyone have any experience with them? I like most everything about there kit but not sure about 2 things.

#1 is the floor is made of a 3/4" thick oriented strand board and composed of 3 interlocking (tongue and groove) panels. The floor insulation is simply a "conduction inhibiting" adhesive that prevents the wood from making direct contact with the sheet metal of the van floor.

#2 is the Fabric covered wall paneling is made from a two-sided tempered hardboard.

I have been a wood worker my whole life and have accumulated biases about certain wood products such as OSB and Hardboard.

Am I wrong in being biased against these products for a van build?

Thanks for any comments! David

 

[ranchero]

Looking at different Basic Conversion Kits for a Ford Transit 148. Came upon Paradigm Van Conversions, does anyone have any experience with them? I like most everything about there kit but not sure about 2 things.

#1 is the floor is made of a 3/4" thick oriented strand board and composed of 3 interlocking (tongue and groove) panels. The floor insulation is simply a "conduction inhibiting" adhesive that prevents the wood from making direct contact with the sheet metal of the van floor.

#2 is the Fabric covered wall paneling is made from a two-sided tempered hardboard.

I have been a wood worker my whole life and have accumulated biases about certain wood products such as OSB and Hardboard.

Am I wrong in being biased against these products for a van build?

Thanks for any comments! David

I'm partial to plywood over OSB, but may not matter much for the floor unless you're going to put screws in it. But It's crazy that a Colorado-based van company wouldn't use significant insulation for the floor.

 

[turbodave]

As another longtime woodworker their materials would be a deal breaker.
Dave