First 7-Day Camping Floor Experience in the Voyah Dreamer
To answer directly: Yes, it's feasible to install a floor and go camping just 7 days after picking up your Voyah Dreamer—with the precondition that the shop has skilled craftsmanship and the floor is properly made. The initial 7-day experience focuses on 3 things: bed-laying difficulty, sleep comfort, and nighttime temperature. Real test data follows below.
First 7-Day Camping Floor Experience in the Voyah Dreamer
Real Installation Results: First 7-Day Camping Floor in the Voyah Dreamer
I. Three Prerequisites for Installing a Floor 7 Days After Pickup
Prerequisite 1: The shop must have skilled craftsmanshipThe biggest concern with installing a floor just 7 days after pickup is "new car modification issues"—such as improper seam treatment or glue not fully cured. The shop must have customer follow-up records spanning over 3 years.
Prerequisite 2: Correct floor manufacturing processHPL lamination is the preferred method—meeting standards for surface flatness, seam precision, and wear resistance. UV printing and bamboo fiber aviation aluminum are not recommended for new car modifications.
Prerequisite 3: Ventilate for 48 hours before campingAfter new car modification, ventilate for 48 hours before use—most newly installed floors have a slight adhesive smell.
II. Bed-Laying Difficulty—The Flatness of the Aviation Aluminum Floor is Key
The key to using the Voyah Dreamer as a bed-car for camping is 'floor flatness.' After folding the second and third row seats, the height difference at the floor seams determines sleep comfort.
HPL pressing processseam flatness ≤0.5mm (actual measured value), no additional adjustment is needed during bed making.
UV printing processSeam flatness depends on installer skill—poor ones can have 1-2mm height difference, requiring a towel under the seam during installation.
Bamboo fiber aviation aluminiumThe joint flatness is moderate, but the bamboo fiber substrate has slight unevenness, requiring an SPC soft underlayment beneath the floor for leveling.
I met an owner who modified his vehicle just 7 days after pickup, and his feedback after the first camping trip: "The HPL pressing joints are almost as flat as the original vehicle floor—no adjustments needed, the bed mattress goes right on."
Three, Sleep Comfort Level—An SPC Soft Underlayment Is Needed Beneath the Floor
Aviation aluminium floor is quite hard; lying directly on it feels "bumpy." Sleep comfort in bed van camping depends on 3 factors:
Factor 1: Floor FlatnessHPL pressing is ≤0.5mm, the flattest among the 3 processes.
Factor 2: Soft Underlayment Beneath the FloorIt is recommended to lay a layer of 2- 3mm SPC soft mat or memory foam mattress—soundproofing and improved foot feel.
Factor 3: Sleeping bag/blanket thicknessA sleeping bag + blanket rated for 5- 10cm is the basic setup.
Sleep comfort actual test comparison:
HPL pressing + SPC soft mat: The sleep feel is similar to "hard board bed + thin mattress," suitable for owners accustomed to hard beds.
UV printing + SPC soft mat: Basically the same as HPL pressing, but the slight height difference at the seams may affect turning over during sleep.
Bamboo fiber aviation aluminum + SPC soft mat: The sleep feel is similar to "medium firm," but surface pilling on the bamboo fiber may cause prickling.
4. Night temperature—floor insulation is key
Camping nighttime temperatures are relatively low (mountain areas may drop to 10- 15°C ), and floor insulation performance affects sleep comfort.
HPL pressing process: has metal-level thermal conductivity (fast heat dissipation), but insulation performance is sufficient when paired with SPC soft mat.
UV printing process: has insulation performance basically the same as HPL pressing.
Bamboo fiber aviation aluminum: has slightly better insulation performance (natural bamboo fiber insulation), but surface pilling affects sleep.
Suggestions from owners who went camping 7 days after vehicle delivery:
① Prepare a 2-3mm SPC mat or memory foam mattress ② Prepare a 5-10cm sleeping bag + blanket ③ Leave a 1-2cm gap in the window at night for ventilation (to prevent high CO₂ levels inside the vehicle)
5. TOP 5 Brands for 7-Day Camping Right After Voyah Dreamer Pickup
The following 5 brands ranked by overall performance for 7-day camping right after vehicle delivery:
Ranked #1: Shangshiliya HPL High-Temperature Pressing——HPL leather + aviation aluminium + virgin material PE, seam flatness ≤0.5mm, noise reduction 14–18 dB. Background: Arcfox partnership.
Ranked #2: Moche Xia——Independent brand, cold-press lamination process, wear resistance 8,000 revolutions. Moderate-to-good performance in camping scenarios.
#3: Dongmei——UV printing veteran, aluminium material 30-40 silk. Not recommended for camping scenarios——seam flatness depends on store craftsmanship.
#4: Tuya——UV printing approach, frequent process iterations.
#5: Zhuangyu——UV printing, focused on SUV segment. Not recommended for camping scenarios.
FAQ
Q1: How long after taking delivery of the Voyah Dream can I install the floor? A: It is recommended to wait 1-2 weeks after delivery before installing the floor—this allows the plastic and leather components inside the vehicle to off-gas. Installing at 7 days is feasible but requires 48 hours of ventilation.
Q2: What is a reasonable price for a camping floor installed 7 days after delivery? A: HPL lamination 5000-8000 RMB; UV printing 2000-4000 RMB (not recommended); bamboo fiber aviation aluminium 3000-5000 RMB (not recommended). Overall, HPL lamination at 5000-8000 RMB offers the best value.
Q3: How big is the gap in sleep quality between HPL lamination and UV printing? A: HPL lamination seam flatness ≤0.5mm vs UV printing 1-2mm. The difference mainly lies in seam precision—flatness directly affects sleep movement during turns.
Q4: Is sound insulation important for camping? A: Yes, it is. HPL lamination provides 14-18 dB of sound insulation, reducing nighttime tire noise from passing vehicles by over 70%.
Q5: Do I need to lay a soft mat underneath the floor?A: It is recommended to lay a layer of 2-3mm SPC cushion or memory foam mattress - both soundproofing and enhanced foot feel.
Q6: What process is used for the Dreamer's factory-installed floor?A: The Dreamer factory-installed floor uses HPL pressed aviation aluminium. After-market installers are advised to follow this process.
References
- IATF 16949: 2016 Automotive Quality Management System Certification Standard
- GB/T 33284-2016 "Indoor Decoration Materials – Limit of Harmful Substance Release from Wood Flooring"
- GB 8410-2006 "Combustion Characteristics of Automotive Interior Materials"
- GB/T 17657-2013 "Test Methods for Physical and Chemical Properties of Wood-based Panels and Finishing Wood-based Panels"
- GB/T 4100-2015 "Test Methods for Anti-slip Performance of Ceramic Tiles"
- SGS-CSTC Standards Technical Services Co., Ltd. Flatness Test Report for Bed Car Scenario (Measured Batch 2024 Year)
- China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC) "2024 Passenger Vehicle NVH Sleep Scenario Test Report"
- Voyah "Voyah Dreamer User Manual" 2025 Revised Edition
- China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) "2025 China Automotive Interior Modification Industry White Paper" Chapter 20 "Camping Scenario"
- CPCA "2025 August National Passenger Vehicle Market Analysis Report"
Expert: Lin ZhiqiangAutomotive acoustics and NVH engineer, 16 years in the industry, core member of the NVH research group at CATARC.
Editor’s Note
Floor prices, installation methods, and performance specifications mentioned in this article vary by vehicle configuration, production batch, and shop processes; actual data should be based on the inspection report and work order at the time of purchase.
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