Date:         Tue, 17 May 2005 09:36:49 -0600
Reply-To:     jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
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From:         jimt <camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO>
Subject:      Re: Behind the reefer
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When I redid that part of my interior I used a fiberglass insulation similar
to what VW used and also a layer of the foil bubble wrap stuff sold for
insulating as well and then paneled the area.  I found I am getting much
less heat transfer to the inside than I formerly did.  I wanted that real
insulated because when I camp in the hotter regions I usually aim that side
to the main sun angle.
jimt

On 5/16/05 9:58 PM, "Rocket J Squirrel" <j.michael.elliott@ADELPHIA.NET>
wrote:

> I'm looking to improve the insulation between the rear of the reefer and
> the outside wall of Mellow Yellow. It can get pretty hot when in direct
> sunlight. This bakes the rear of the reefer and greatly reduces the
> ability of the refrigerant to remove heat from its interior.
>
> Right now the reefer is pulled, its combustion chamber cleaned; its fins
> cleaned; its mickey-mouse little fin-cooling fan removed and a larger
> unit mounted (with JB Weld ); the fan's thermal switch removed,
> thermally-conductive heatsink compound applied and then remounted; I
> have removed the pressurized water inlet and mounted a waste heat
> exhaust fan in its place; the now useless  pressurized water hose line
> to the faucet removed and the fitting on the faucet sealed with a 1/2''
> flanged cap.
>
> There is presently a couple-three inches of fiberglass insulation on the
> wall at the rear of the reefer cabinet.
>
> I'm thinking to put some panels made of a cut-up windshield sunshade
> between the reefer and the insulation --  to further block heat from the
> rear of the reefer when the side of Mellow Yellow is in sunlight.
>
> Does anyone have something better to recommend for this application?
>
> --
> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
> 83.5 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> KG6RCR
>
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