RubberGypsy wrote:I think that's a cool idea. I might even use that instead of foam board to insulate my rooftop.
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Good idea, especially for a 4x8 trailer. The end of the roll could be clamped or otherwise fastened to one end of the trailer, and rolled over the length of it, to be fastened down at the other end. Bungee cords could be thrown over it from the sides, fastened to a drip shield or window frame (or something) on the sides, to keep it from lifting in the breeze. I've been trying to make a quick set-up tarp frame, to cover my roof and out over my doors, so the EZ-Up can stay in the rear, over the galley. Plus, I had a major leak thru a slightly ajar door seal, when the canopy dumped loads of water directly on the seal, flooding my floor. I don't want any chance of re-occurrence! I might be able to use the reflectix for that, also ?!?Socal Tom wrote:I camp in the desert often, so to keep the sun off the roof I usually put an ez up awning over the TD. That job is usually a pain, and the ezup takes up space and weighs a bit. What if I just rolled some of this mylar bubble wrap over the top? Has anyone tried it?
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Reflectix-100- ... -L/3011906
It would shade the roof, and provide a thermal break. Should be easy to roll out once I arrive. Any thoughts?
Tom
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working on it wrote:Good idea, especially for a 4x8 trailer. The end of the roll could be clamped or otherwise fastened to one end of the trailer, and rolled over the length of it, to be fastened down at the other end. Bungee cords could be thrown over it from the sides, fastened to a drip shield or window frame (or something) on the sides, to keep it from lifting in the breeze. I've been trying to make a quick set-up tarp frame, to cover my roof and out over my doors, so the EZ-Up can stay in the rear, over the galley. Plus, I had a major leak thru a slightly ajar door seal, when the canopy dumped loads of water directly on the seal, flooding my floor. I don't want any chance of re-occurrence! I might be able to use the reflectix for that, also ?!?Socal Tom wrote:I camp in the desert often, so to keep the sun off the roof I usually put an ez up awning over the TD. That job is usually a pain, and the ezup takes up space and weighs a bit. What if I just rolled some of this mylar bubble wrap over the top? Has anyone tried it?
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Reflectix-100- ... -L/3011906
It would shade the roof, and provide a thermal break. Should be easy to roll out once I arrive. Any thoughts?
Tom
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Shadow Catcher wrote:Another thought suspend it just above the roof, This is what Australian caravans do.
Shadow Catcher wrote:Land Rover has what they call a tropical top http://forum.expeditionportal.com/threads/29699-Tropical-Roofs-(Double-Roof)
Socal Tom wrote:RubberGypsy wrote:I think that's a cool idea. I might even use that instead of foam board to insulate my rooftop.
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Foam board will work better inside the wall. This stuff needs an air gap if you just stick it in the wall its not that helpful.
Tom
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Tomterrific wrote:I painted my camper bright white to keep it as cool as possible in the sun. I think the white paint does more than insulation to keep things cool. The reflective mylar is a good idea as a small box quickly turns into a solar oven if it absorbs the suns rays.
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