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Old 01-10-2014, 06:39 PM   #1
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Insulated bedroom floor

I decided to insulate the floor of the bedroom over the storage compartment. I know that a large portion of the bedroom is over generator compartment and the overhang. I can only work with what I can access. I may move the inverter later and insulate that area.

I used the 2 1/2 in pink insulation. It took about 1 1/4 rolls. I taped it in place with the silver foil tape.

The the board is 3/4 in insulation panel with foil on the back. I used screws with fender washers to hold the panels in place. I had to cut out for the toilet drain and supply as it hangs down under the aluminum beams. I then cut a piece part way through so it would bend over the pipe. I taped the seams with the same foil tape used to keep the insulation from falling in my face.
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Old 01-10-2014, 07:17 PM   #2
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Old 01-10-2014, 07:23 PM   #3
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to reduce heat transfer through the floor as much as possible. Floor is cool in the morning in winter. Havn't tried it in the summer yet. I am preparing my Trilogy for full timing. We are living in it as we prepare our house for sell. As soon as sit sells we hit the road.
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Old 01-10-2014, 07:29 PM   #4
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You did a great job on the mod, it should have a big impact.
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Old 01-10-2014, 07:29 PM   #5
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Tight looking job you did there and I can understand the why.




How much weight did it add to the trailer?
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Old 01-11-2014, 02:02 AM   #6
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With the way my wife and daughter complain about the cold floor (oh heck- so do I) when we camp when it's chilly- this seems like a great idea.
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Old 01-11-2014, 06:13 AM   #7
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I've been wanting to do that to mine, also. One day, I will! I've opened my storage compartment in the summer and been amazed at how cool it is from my escaping air conditioning!
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Old 01-11-2014, 10:16 AM   #8
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The fiberglass insulation is the heaviest part. I cant see over 50 lb added at. I will be adding a lit more than that when I fix my tank support.

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Old 01-11-2014, 11:16 AM   #9
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Nice mod. Great looking installation.
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Old 01-11-2014, 03:12 PM   #10
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Nice mod. Great looking installation.
I agree. Great job! Wanna do mine next?
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Old 01-11-2014, 03:37 PM   #11
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I have no desire to do another one
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Old 01-18-2014, 10:15 PM   #12
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We've done this on a few of our previous RV's. Well worth it. Now you've given me a little inspiration to get started on our new one. Previously I've always used just the foam board, but may try the batten this time. A little more aggravating, but we paneled over the foam board with luan last time.
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