Metron4 asked the following questions in regards to the lining kit available from Van Extras.


I have copied them below for those interested.



1. For those of us installing our own insulation/electrical wiring, are there any considerations we need to take into account before those panels could be installed on walls/ceiling? Electrical and Insualtion must be done first as the lining kit covers up all cavities. In regards to insulation, it cannot be protruding past any beam or member on wall or ceiling or your panels will bulge. (Please note that this still gives you a minimum of 1 - 3 inches in any one spot on the walls or ceiling.) (Also note that generally 1 inch of spray foam is valued at R7.)

2. Can the panels be cut for GFCI electric outlets and other openings?
This can be done very easily. In our shop we do it a lot for lights etc. For GFCI's etc. all you need is a hot knife (a plumbers torch and an Olfa knife is great too.)

3. Can you provide some pictures of the AC/heat kit in the cab space, and maybe some dimensions to show how much space it occupies?
The unit takes up no space in the cab but sits in the cavity above the drivers head (in the high roof models) I have attached a picture of the unit. The unit is only 7 Inches high.
Bryn Jones
bryn.jones@frsgrp.com

Thanks

 

Price list please....

 

They look great. Any pricing?

 

Where do you get this minimum 2-3" in the ceiling?

 

MsNomer,


I am referring to the beam depth.


Bryn Jones

 

My beam depth in the ceiling was a hair shy of 1".

 

The depth of the ceiling ribs varies a bit being a full inch in the middle and about 13/16 near the edges. I put up 1 inch Polyisocyanurate insulation and it sits flush in the center and is proud of the ribs at the edges.

 

I have a 118" with a sliding door window, many people own 136" with one or no widows, some own a 159 with one or no windows, few own a 159" window.

Will you produce any kits for non window vans?

Can we buy "parts" of the kit? For example, the headliner and rear doors? The rear doors are standard across all lengths, the headliner might be adaptable??

The sliding side door and driver side bulkhead are the same for 136/159, shorter on the 118.

The rear quarter panels vary from size to size.

 

I went through the process with Bryn. The prices are competitive and they will sell just the pieces you need. However, the shipping costs more than the parts so this makes it a no go.

 

Nurse Ben,

As Jostalli said it is not always very cost effective to ship this product due to its size. However we only quoted Jostalli on the ceiling and Bulkhead Cover, as this was all he would have needed due to his project.

The best way to get your value for money out of the shipping is to buy all pieces as they are light, as it is the size that affects the shipping.

Also as Jostalli said, we do now offer the pieces separately. We currently have all items in stock.

We will look into having the panels made for the other size vans. I will keep PromasterForum.com updated as to this, in this thread.

I trust this answers any questions you may have.

Please feel free to contact me. I can be reached at Bryn.Jones@frsgrp.com

Thank you for your continued interest.

Bryn Jones
Van Extras

 

Thanks

Nurse Ben,

As Jostalli said it is not always very cost effective to ship this product due to its size. However we only quoted Jostalli on the ceiling and Bulkhead Cover, as this was all he would have needed due to his project.

The best way to get your value for money out of the shipping is to buy all pieces as they are light, as it is the size that affects the shipping.

Also as Jostalli said, we do now offer the pieces separately. We currently have all items in stock.

We will look into having the panels made for the other size vans. I will keep PromasterForum.com updated as to this, in this thread.

I trust this answers any questions you may have.

Please feel free to contact me. I can be reached at Bryn.Jones@frsgrp.com

Thank you for your continued interest.

Bryn Jones
Van Extras

 

Where are the parts located? If shipping is high to San Diego, perhaps you're on the East coast and pickup could be arranged?

Ed

 

Winnipeg

 

Bryn, what distance is the floor clearance gap at the bottom of the side/back panels? I am building up a floor and want to make sure I don't build it too high.

 

Anyone that has already been quoted pricing please share on the forum or with me by message. I've been trying to get pricing from the rep with no luck yet.

 

Check your PM

 

As strong supporters of open software, secret/private messages = evil. We would be happy to consider this product if we knew the price. If the price is so secret or "depends", then we are not interested. Also in this day and age of simple online ordering/payment, drop shipping, etc just can't understand and won't use companies that use "reps" which just add layers, time delays, and markups. ps: don't even like photos which require cookies (tracking) to view.

 

Quote attached.

Freight for just the headliner and bulkhead cover (as that was all I wanted) was $900.

 

Ouch!

 

I'm wondering if anyone has found a reasonable source for lining?

 

Could a dealership not hire you to insulate install the cover kit and put in the rear AC/Heating unit and then ship the
Promaster to Ontario ? Just curious.
Also do you have any photos of the rear AC unit installed…
I'm considering a purchase of the high roof window unit but want it more finished looking
and with ceiling LED lights off center if possible

 

Medallion Plastics Promaster Interior Kit

To anyone looking for an interior kit for the 136" Promaster, 159" and the 159" Ext HR, please contact me. I work with Medallion Plastics, Inc. in Elkhart, IN. We have had these kits available for over a year now. Please contact me at 5 7 4 3 6 1 5 8 1 2 for pricing quotes, questions or any concerns. I look forward to hearing from you. Thanks.

 

Resurrecting an old thread. I called Van Extras in Winnipeg to find out pricing and availability, and to see if they had any installers or distributors anywhere, and was told they use the product in house for their own conversions only. I can place an order if I want to get 40 complete kits, yes 40, but they aren't interested in selling the pieces or doing a conversion for an individual. They also only have kits for window vans.

Edit add: I forgot to mention that I also specifically asked which conversion companies they sell their wall panels to in the US and was told that they don't sell to any US companies. I thought it was strange since I was just looking at a used Promaster in Wisconsin that looks like it has these liners installed. It was difficult to communicate with them as the phone line kept cutting out and he's not exactly what I would call a people person.

I did some more research and it appears that Van Extras actually buys their panels from a US manufacturer. I've spoken with them and they are sending me more details. I'll update this thread when I have more info to share.

 

Good info, thanks.

 

Update to wall liners

I contacted Medallion Plastics from post #22 above and spoke with Dustin who is a Sales Engineer with the company. The full liner kit for a 2500 window van was about $1200 FOB Indiana. That's significantly better than the Van Extras price. Shipping would still be high given that it is a large pallet and the left side panel is one long piece. These are usually sold in minimum quantities of 5 sets, but if you are willing to wait until a company places an order then they would manufacture an extra set as part of that run. Shipping would still be rather expensive, and if you and a few friends in your area could get together for a few sets it would be a great way to split the shipping costs.

When speaking with Dustin, who was incredibly knowledgable about the product and very helpful, I discovered that the panels are formed as a solid panel, then the window areas are cut out as part of production. So if you have a cargo van you can just ask them to NOT cut out the window openings. I imagine this would work well for people installing non OEM size windows. Also, the CRL windows are slightly different than OEM and he can cut them out accordingly. Like most companies making liners, they don't have a kit for dual sliding door models. Bodyguard says they have a dual sliding door kit, but all they do is remove the left front panel and ceiling panel from the regular kit.

I am very impressed with the look of the panels, especially compared to Bodyguard, Penda, Legend, etc. And now that I know I can get them solid, without the window cutouts, it opens up possibilities. I've been dreaming of a crew van configuration with a sliding door window and a window opposite, with no other windows in the sides or rear.

I've attached a few pictures showing the left side, right side, sliding door trim and the bulkhead cover over the cab. In that picture an aftermarket a/c and heat has been installed so there are vents.

If anyone has any questions and has interest in these liners, I'd suggest calling Dustin at Medallion Plastics. He knows his product well and is able to help.

 

Oh, that would be so sweet painted white!!

 

MsNomer, oh I just want to respond to that so bad........

 

Hello

I emailed you regarding quoting out the cost to kit out my 2024 Ram Promaster 159 ext window van (see attached image). Can you send me more information and pricing please. I am in Alberta, Canada. I'd also appreciate a quote. I may even go and pick it up in person if you offer installation services.

Thank you. Have a good week.

Mario

 

Hello

I emailed you regarding quoting out the cost to kit out my 2024 Ram Promaster 159 ext window van (see attached image). Can you send me more information and pricing please. I am in Alberta, Canada. I'd also appreciate a quote. I may even go and pick it up in person if you offer installation services.

Thank you. Have a good week.

Mario
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