FIRST POST! Building my own campervan (E-250)

drsolo wrote:
The TV has built in DVD player? You dont want optional satellite reception?

I was thinking using a car roof mount type dvd player with 19" screen to save space, I know they have standard audio video input but I'm not sure they have a cable input?

drsolo wrote:
Do you need the table for anything but eating?

Probably more than just eating, working on my laptop, checking out maps and planning routes, I'm pretty sure I want my table.

drsolo wrote:
How much cooking do you do?

I will be cooking every meal, I'm not a big fan of restaurants, that's why I want to fit a bigger 5cu. ft. refrigerator instead of the small ones Roadtrek and pleasure way uses, why do you ask?
I have to figure out if I need a 3way or a 2way... no idea.

drsolo wrote:
Do you have a heater/furnace?

I thought about using a gas furnace probably next to the tankless gas water heater. in the bottom part of the sink cabinet

drsolo wrote:
Are you going to be boondocking?

camping in the wild? trails and stuff? Probably not, mostly camping grounds, gravel roads at worst.

drsolo wrote:
need a generator?

Yes! I want to be totally off the grid (gas/water/grey/black/etc...) for a period of maybe a week-end or a week max. is that reasonable?

drsolo wrote:
Where are the electrical outlets?

I will draw my electrical plans very soon, lighting, outlets and wiring with all the equipment for your approval (forum)

drsolo wrote:
I certainly would not use fiberglass insulation for anything.

Is that your opinion or your personal experience?

drsolo wrote:
Foam is much better.

I know, but much more expensive AND! a lot less forgiving, in my case this is my first project, "trial and error" will be applied very often.
One thing I like about fiberglass insulation is that it will be sandwiched between the outer body and the inside plywood leaving no gaps or air pockets. when you shoot foam on the outer body you have to stop before it expends beyond the plywood leaving an air gap of maybe 1/2" between the foam and the plywood, that gap will have colder air creating drafts in cracks. my day job is architectural technician and I built one or two houses in my life, I'm not arrogant and act like I know everything, residential housing and rv insulation is very different, that's why I'm here :) I know having a metal outer body is totally different than having a breathable tyvek outer house wall with a vapor barrier inside, although very popular I think bubble wrap should be avoided, but I have so many questions about insulation, I will create a thread with all of them very soon.

Thanks!