HELP! I'm building a custom travel trailer.
Hi everyone, My name is Darla and I’m going to be building a small custom RV later this year to travel solo full time throughout the United States. Yup, I’m doin it! I would love to share my RV ...
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The #1 thing noted by anyone that steps into my rig is the cessation of any exterior noise, i.e. it's dead quiet inside. This is the result of attention to insulation and the Low-E windows. Typical cargo trailer wall studs and ceiling rafters are shallow, formed metal. You will have the most benefit by increasing wall and ceiling dimension for insulation. If I was doing a scratch build, I'd strive for 3" in those areas. That will result, in a typical spray application, of around R-18 -> R-22. I have 1 3/4" walls with a 1/4" foam insulation thermal break, a plastic vapor barrier, and 1/4" Lauan paneling. I've done some winter testing with my heating sources and even at -0 temps, a small electric heater will maintain good interior temps. The insulation is at the heart of everything, less energy to heat and cool, less condensation, and more comfort.
