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jtuseo 
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 Topic: Van insullationPosted: 15/October/2006 at 10:56am |
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What is the best way to insulate your van for the winter time? What type of insullation also.
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MR. STEAMER
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Posted: 15/October/2006 at 11:22am |
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spray foam done by a professional...around an inch thick..even inside the doors...leave no crack unfilled
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Ninja-wand
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Posted: 15/October/2006 at 4:36pm |
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I also would like to stress the "leave no crack unfilled " part. Very Very IMPORTANT!!
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I'll make you TAP OUT!!!
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nightrider
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Posted: 15/October/2006 at 5:13pm |
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You have to remember what the properties of insullation are. Insulation has only 1 function and that is to keep the Heat in and NOT the Cold out.
To properly insulate your truck you have to seperate the cabin from the cargo bay area with insulated plywood, most of the heat loss is through the firewall and motor compartment. Cold air is heavy and falls to the lowest point which is your cargo area floor, if the floor is not insulated what's the use
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MR. STEAMER
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Posted: 15/October/2006 at 9:28pm |
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it would be best to do the floor...but it's a pain....
better to tar it and then rubber it with thick rubber Edited by MR. STEAMER - 16/October/2006 at 7:36am |
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Posted: 15/October/2006 at 11:34pm |
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Move to Texas so you don't have to worry about it.
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nightrider
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Posted: 16/October/2006 at 12:48am |
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What does " Door the Floor " mean ?....Never heard that one before
I would check with your auto insurance company before applying tar as an insulant...........it is highly flamable and might not even be legal.
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MR. STEAMER
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Posted: 16/October/2006 at 7:37am |
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sorry ...do the floor...most times my fingers and my brain don't connect....fingers type what they feel
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Hammy
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Posted: 16/October/2006 at 6:53pm |
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Let me tell you from experience: Spray foam that is not covered by some type of panel is very flammable. Had the unfortunate experience from a mini - grinder.
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Could somebody just clean my carpets!
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MR. STEAMER
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Posted: 16/October/2006 at 8:17pm |
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just keep water handy...same thing happened to me...when I was cutting the bolts on the tanks this weekend...lol
foam started to blaze a little...
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Hammy
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Posted: 16/October/2006 at 8:43pm |
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Never really did find a good insulation kit!
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Could somebody just clean my carpets!
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doug
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Posted: 21/October/2006 at 12:01pm |
Don't saw so fast then?? slow down and take longer slower strokes????
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Posted: 21/October/2006 at 12:04pm |
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I have always had my vans sprayed. But you are not insulating a freezer what is this garbage fill in every crack?? I think who ever said that is on crack?? |
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Posted: 13/November/2023 at 11:30am |
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I'm thinking about using closed-cell spray foam, but I'm open to suggestions. Gotta keep the equipment and myself warm during those freezing jobs.
And what about sealing gaps? Any tricks you've picked up to make sure that cold air stays outside where it belongs? Also, ventilation. How do you balance insulation and airflow? I want warmth, not a sauna on wheels. |
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