Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2011 10:43:31 -0500
Reply-To: Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@FRONTIER.COM>
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From: Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@FRONTIER.COM>
Subject: Re: Pop top insulation
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Hi <br>
We have the material for the R-8 in stock it has a Ivory face that is
fabric. Works as a radiant, Vapor, and Thermal Barrier. Might get trapped
condensation between it and the roof so you might get Mold back behind
it. A snap on application where you can take it down to breath might be
the way to go. You could attach Velcro Buttons to the edge to attach as
needed. could be a bit easier. <br>
BUT to mention Heat and cold once it is in the vehicle it is hard to get
it out since the thermal will want to keep it the temp it is. You will
need some sort of cooling device since the outside temps will overtake
the inside temp. Once it is hot it will stay hot. <br>
Good luck with whatever you decide on. The big thing is if trying to stay
warm you have a heater that will not need to kick on as often and use
less energy for extended stays which will keep you warmer and save some
coin on refueling a bit more. Also reduces cold spots and drafts. <br>
For summer use without some sort of Cooling device to offset humidity and
or high heat you will basically make an oven, Now if it is hot during the
day but cold at night you will heat up the inside during the day and at
night it will retain much of the inside heat longer. Dry heat versus Wet
heat is a different animal all together. dry heat you could run a fan
across cool water and it will help condition the interior. Wet heat or
humid / muggy heat like hear in Michigan you want to pull the moisture
out for comfort. I found in a marine book a bit of time ago about a
condensation remover uses no power. Just collects the moisture in a bag.
Really not sure if it would be the way to go. Need to do some more
research to see if it would really make a difference or if it is just
something else to store in the Vanagon.<br>
My Thermal has extended our camping season by 2-4 months which is great.
The Summer can still be a sweat box though and not much fun.<br>
Good luck with whatever you decide to do. <br>
Jonce<br>
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<font face="comic sans ms" size=4 color="#CC33CC">I'd like a way to
insulate the ceiling. It goes past 100 degrees in the summer where
I live, and between the fiberglass roof, all the uninsulated metal, and
my untinted windows, it can get extremely hot while parked. I like
the idea of Reflectix - I've used it to insulate another van that I
paneled. I'd like to cover the reflectix with an attractive fabric
so that it would look nice up there... <br>
</font><font face="Comic Sans MS" size=4 color="#CC33CC">Patti<br>
90 Westy Automatic<br>
</font><br>
On Sat, Jan 22, 2011 at 12:32 PM, Jonce Fancher
<<a href="mailto:streetbugs@frontier.com">streetbugs@frontier.com</a>
> wrote:<br>
Hi Jamie<br>
I make 2 different Versions the R-4 and the R-8 Pending your Camping
sickness.<br>
I also have recently made the prototype Outside thermals unlike the<br>
inside thermals window covers that seem to just let a flow of cold<br>
air from the bottom of the glass straight in. Mine will go on the<br>
outside and you will heat up the inside glass the Radiant window<br>
thermal will bounce the warm back at the glass instead of it being
on<br>
the inside it will bounce the cold back to the glass but it is<br>
already inside. Should keep the Bus /Vanagon much warmer.<br><br>
But most of your heat will be lost though the flimsy canvas up top
if<br>
you do not do some thing.<br>
Hope this helps.<br>
Check out the website both are listed there.<br>
<a href="http://fanchers.com/59/VW%20Stuff.htm">
http://fanchers.com/59/VW%20Stuff.htm</a><br><br>
If any questions feel free to let me know!<br>
<font color="#888888">Jonce</font> <br>
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<dd>I am considering purchasing insulation for my poptop in my '89.
Can<br>
<dd>anyone give me suggestions to what they have done? Thanks.<br><br>
<dd>-Jamie Auch<br><br>
<dd>Sent from my iPhone<br><br>
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