Was just given a 1989 lowtop g20. Where to start?!!

[vagabondpilot]

As you can imagine I'm a little overwhelmed.  I've been talking about buying a promaster and building it out but I didn't have the money.   A friend had been storing this and asked the owner if I could have it.  Mechanically it seems ok and I'll be going through all of that first... perhaps after I take out the moldy interior.   

I'm looking for functional cheap insulation, ceiling, floor ideas.  Someone on reddit recommended I lay in fiberglass... that seems like an odd option but it would certainly save some weight.  
  

 

[jacqueg]

I know I'm in the vast minority here, but the cheapest insulation is - no insulation.

And congrats on your free van! Free is a very good price!

 

[kklowell]

That's going to be a sweet van!

 

[bullfrog]

Fiberglass is not light, better start researching!

 

[MrsBackRoads]

WOW…Congratulations on your “new” to you Van!! I see many hours of fun and hard work ahead. But just imagine the satisfaction when you drive off in your new home!

 

[rvwandering]

Welcome to the CRVL forums vagabondpilot! There's a lot of information on the forums so read through some of the different subjects and if you have questions don't hesitate to ask. Somebody here will be able to help!

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We look forward to hearing more from you.

 

[Cammalu]

Fiberglass is not light, better start researching!

I think he probably meant fiberglass batting but when I read it I was thinking the same things as you.

 

[txmnjim]

really sweet van for free! you may not want it after dreaming about a Promaster, if so
let me know when i can pick it up have fun!
jim

 

[vagabondpilot]

As much as I wish she were taller, the more I get into planning the more i'm excited to do it.  I've been planning for solar and trying to figure out how I'm going to fit the stuff I want and what i'm going to have to leave behind.    So far I'm pretty sure that the gaming PC is staying at the parents (home base).  If I get a job out of town long term though I'll figure that out too.