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HanSolo
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Apr 26, 2013

Any Experience With Insulation?

I have recently bought a Ford E450 Box Truck which I will be converting into an RV. I have some work ahead of me!

My first job will be to insulate, and I am thinking about using closed cell Polyurethane foam for the walls. For both cost and space reasons, I would like to put no more foam than necessary into the walls.

From surfing the web, it seems like 1 to 2 inches might be sufficient. Does anyone have experience with this type of insulation? How much of a difference do you think 2 inches will make as opposed to 1?

Also, does anyone know if it is safe to spray the foam directly against the metal outsides of the box?
  • No there is no sheeting. Here are a few pics if you're interested.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/63401930@N05/

    Maybe 3 inches would be best. I think I might make this my plan.

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