Date:         Tue, 4 Nov 2003 12:41:32 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <jh_rodgers@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      Re: anyone ever use carpet padding?
Comments: To: JNMOTLAG@SPRINTPCS.COM
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Did this reduce the noise level any???

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

J. Naser Motlagh wrote:

> I just layed wood floor at my house and had about 1000 sq ft of burbur
> carpet, although I did not use all of it in the van, I put down a thin
> sheet of plywood, 1/2", and then padding and carpet.  Secured the whole
> thing with gold carpet strips from home depot.  It turned out great
> and it
> is soft on the tootsies!!
> At 07:35 AM 11/4/2003, MyC & bL wrote:
>
>> i'm putting a new carpet in my van also...and i was wondering if
>> carpet pad
>> is at all an option?  i'm just wondering if the thickness of the
>> padding will
>> affect the re-installation of my westy interior (refridgerator
>> cabinet and
>> middle cabinet are of highest concern).  i think it would be kinda
>> cool to
>> have a
>> softer floor in the van...i don't think the insulation of the carpet
>> padding
>> would be a bad idea on those cold mornings at jackson hole when i
>> decide that
>> it's much better to sleep in my van in the lot than pay for a hotel.
>> thanks
>> again...
>
>
> --
> J. Naser Motlagh, MBA, PMP
>