TL;DR: Where can I source a 24"x24" insulator/pillow for the NL cab over escape hatch?My wife and I took our 2007 NL TC out last weekend. We had a few new "experiences" (read issues) that I am working through. I'm not going to put them all down in this thread so I can get each one answered more efficiently.The temperature was nice during the day (mid-40's as a high) but did dip a bit at night (mid to low 30's). She complained about being cold, so I suggested bumping the heat up a notch or two. Well, that meant turn it half way up to her. I didn't realize until I was sweating like crazy. We ended up using a whole propane bottle (mostly that night). As you can imagine, that resulted in a lot of moisture/condensation in the air. The cab over sky light/vent is not insulated and as a result made a nice rain feature that night. :SDoes anyone have a source for a 24"x24" insulator/pillow? Camco makes a 14"x14" insulator that would be perfect if it were bigger. https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Insulator-Skylight-Reflective-45192/dp/B0024E6QX0

You have some easy options. the easiest is two layers of reflectix. you cut one piece to fit the curvature of the skylight and the second to fit the opening just above the shade. this creates an insulated airspace between the two pieces. I use a top layer of reflectix on the skylight and a square cut piece of 1" closed cell foam above the shade fitting the hatch opening.

When running the furnace with you and her inside, you really need to keep some ventilation inside, be it a roof vent open or a window. That condensation is not only where you can see it but where you cannot (on the backside of the wallboard and will eventually rot your unit.I use Relflectix on my windows and roof vents. Just cut to size and apply.

X3 on Relflectix, cheap and lightweight. Works for hot and cold conditions. Lowe's and Home Depot have it in different widths and lengths.

I know all about rot and that is a big concern. My wife is allergic to mold and couldn't step foot in many of the TC I fould. I wasn't trying to address that here as it would muddy the question. If I insulate the vents, it should help keep the temp up and reduce her urge to spike the thermostat. I can use the window or range vent to exhaust air periodically.

We went to a fabric store and bought a piece of 2" closed cell foam and the wife made a cover for it. works just like the 14x14 ones the camping stores sell.

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kohldad
Explorer III
Nov 28, 2018
For the vents you want to close up, just cut a piece of 1/2" or 3/4" foam board and trim to fit. Make sure you leave one vent at the top cracked and one lower opening. If you feel a draft from them, you probably have them open too much.

If you don't have thermal windows, add the foam board to the windows you don't care about seeing through. For the windows you do want to see through, cut a piece of acrylic panel, add a gasket and then tape them in place. Will almost completely eliminate the draft you feel by sitting by the window.

If I have power, I also have a small fan force 600 watt heater I use. Helps keep the cold at bay when it's on.
bkenobi
Explorer
Nov 27, 2018
I use an oil heater unit (radiator style) that I plug in in winter. I keep i at a temp thats almost comfortable (55-60F) which should always be above dew point. I checked this morning and all windows and surfaces are free from moisture.

From what I read and others here advised a couple years back, electric dehumidifiers will dry the air but since the camper isnt sealed, i will be drawing in humidity from outside. Heating the air doesn't remove moisture but it does keep condensatiin from happening (for the most part).
kayco53
Explorer
Nov 27, 2018
Just thought you might find this helpful. We have a dehumidifier that we put in the unit after camping to remove the moisture. Really does help.
I mean the ones you plug in not the crystals.
bkenobi
Explorer
Nov 27, 2018
I kinda figured 14x14 was the only option. Funny thing is, I just threw out 3 couch cushions last week that I could have used as the foam for this. Timing is everything!
ScottG
Nomad
Nov 27, 2018
Unfortunately I don't think they make those pillows for anything but the 14X14 skylights.
mountainkowboy
Explorer
Nov 27, 2018
We went to a fabric store and bought a piece of 2" closed cell foam and the wife made a cover for it. works just like the 14x14 ones the camping stores sell.
bkenobi
Explorer
Nov 27, 2018
I know all about rot and that is a big concern. My wife is allergic to mold and couldn't step foot in many of the TC I fould. I wasn't trying to address that here as it would muddy the question. If I insulate the vents, it should help keep the temp up and reduce her urge to spike the thermostat. I can use the window or range vent to exhaust air periodically.
2_many_2
Explorer III
Nov 27, 2018
X3 on Relflectix, cheap and lightweight. Works for hot and cold conditions. Lowe's and Home Depot have it in different widths and lengths.
SidecarFlip
Explorer III
Nov 27, 2018
When running the furnace with you and her inside, you really need to keep some ventilation inside, be it a roof vent open or a window. That condensation is not only where you can see it but where you cannot (on the backside of the wallboard and will eventually rot your unit.

I use Relflectix on my windows and roof vents. Just cut to size and apply.
Buzzcut1
Nomad II
Nov 27, 2018
You have some easy options. the easiest is two layers of reflectix. you cut one piece to fit the curvature of the skylight and the second to fit the opening just above the shade. this creates an insulated airspace between the two pieces. I use a top layer of reflectix on the skylight and a square cut piece of 1" closed cell foam above the shade fitting the hatch opening.

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