Insulating TD Sides

[halfdome, Danny]

My first teardrop was totally insulated and once we had condensation on the walls because the roof vent was closed (heavy rain) but the windows were open. The second teardrop is only insulated on the roof and galley hatch. I haven't yet had condensation on the walls or ceiling but I always open a window and crack the roof vent. Both teardrops are identical in size and shape. This suggests to me that proper ventilation is the key to preventing condensation. Insulated walls are quieter and somewhat warmer/cooler than non insulated. Is insulation worth the extra pounds? Only you can decide. Danny

[ARKPAT]

Speaking of insulation.


This shows the left top corner of the galley area door of my trailer. If you have ever trimed too much off ( past the wood strip inside ) the bottom of an insulated Exterior Metal door that picture will look familiar. Sorry not all the screws are in this picture where the overlap of the panels at the corner that is shown. The rusty spot on the panels where primed and painted with Rust-inhibited paint / primer. Then they where covered by 1/4" Birch Luam to look nice.



This is the front of the same trailer before the panels where attached. Note the additional panels inside the trailer's box. That is what the entire trailer is made of. There are enought panels inside the trailer to make another trailer box with what is shown in the picture.




Pat

PS: Oh yes it is very easy to keep at any temp you want and you want the right amount of ventilation with such insulation ( R-19 all exposed surfaces by the way with 144 cubic foot of space inside ).

[Tripmaker]

Unless you are building a barge, 3/4 plywood sides are a bit over kill.
dave

That may very well be true, but I would think building with a single layer of plywood would be easier than framing walls in order to insulate them. That being said, easier isn't always better. Sounds like about an even split on weather to insulate or not. As with most of the building ideas, there is no right answer. That's what makes our TD's special. They are all different and unique.