Update: On my RV Building Plans....
UPDATE: On my RV building plans Well, you spoke..... and I listened. Thank you to all those that provided feedback to me on my RV building plans. Your ideas and suggestions have been very helpf...
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Just joined the forum and was reading this thread and trying to glean some good ideas out of the mess that it's become. My father has a 28' Kodiak TT he has customized for cold weather camping and stays comfy in 30* weather with just a single space heater. As he indicates, it's the mouse holes that get you. You can use the most efficient insulation on the market but one cable hole with an 1/8" gap around it will suck in cold air if there is even the smallest opening somewhere else.
An experiment he showed me in my home that worked wonders for me was to take a balloon and counter weight it to be sationary so it has no lift or drop. Release the balloon and watch it follow your draft.
I agree with the spray foam insulation for mobile applications. It will stay put and what it lacks in R factor is made up for in the little nooks and crannies it fills that would be left with standard insulation.
The camper you are making sounds like a bug out vehicle to me. I've considered the same but on a much more basic level. I can't understand those that would assume such basic amenities would be bad or wrong for you. If you told me it needed a peacock cage on the roof I would begin thinking, "Well, how is she gonna do that? Theres gotta be a way" ...not..."well that's ridiculous."
I grew up surrounded by engineers who looked at everything practically and am very intigued by your idea. Please keep us informed and try not to return hurt for hurt when someone gets under your skin or makes a remark that challenges your pride. It's hard to do, but remember, usually, that's all the other person is doing as well.
Y'all keep at. theres still lots of good info in this thread, even with the mess :)
An experiment he showed me in my home that worked wonders for me was to take a balloon and counter weight it to be sationary so it has no lift or drop. Release the balloon and watch it follow your draft.
I agree with the spray foam insulation for mobile applications. It will stay put and what it lacks in R factor is made up for in the little nooks and crannies it fills that would be left with standard insulation.
The camper you are making sounds like a bug out vehicle to me. I've considered the same but on a much more basic level. I can't understand those that would assume such basic amenities would be bad or wrong for you. If you told me it needed a peacock cage on the roof I would begin thinking, "Well, how is she gonna do that? Theres gotta be a way" ...not..."well that's ridiculous."
I grew up surrounded by engineers who looked at everything practically and am very intigued by your idea. Please keep us informed and try not to return hurt for hurt when someone gets under your skin or makes a remark that challenges your pride. It's hard to do, but remember, usually, that's all the other person is doing as well.
Y'all keep at. theres still lots of good info in this thread, even with the mess :)
