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• Fridge Insulation Redo?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:11:26 -0700
  ...And, the R value may not be as high as 1" Extruded Polystyrene insulation. I want to reduce the amount of heat coming in...
• Re: Road Noise (Don't use fiberglass)
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 19:01:25 -0800
  VW uses fiberglass insulation...unsealed. that's what i found in my walls.] steve p.s. are there any studies showing that a high...
• Re: Attention Neil M. Dometic fridge exhaust wrap
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 18 Apr 2016 21:52:39 -0400
  I wrapped mine with a high temp insulation blanket made to go on starters, and put insulation (reflectix type) between the hot and cold...
• Re: Insulation
  Historical mailing list - Little Bear
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 17:04:54 -0500
  ...I am not worried about fiberglass top insulation as the loss is nominal compared to the tent. I was thinking of using the aircraft...
• chirping
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 12:04:09 -0800
  I've got too much insulation... oh you mean the bus?? :) Bill
• Re: Dual Batt.'s/The final word - plus a few!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 02:02:10 EDT
  ...Leave cable slack to minimize stress on the cable insulation. Choose a cable with insulation rated for automotive use (underhood and engine compartment temperatures...
• Re: pop top painting finished
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 12:34:20 -0400
  ...23:55 Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> napisał(a): > I'm wondering about the insulation too. I have some foam, but what to cover...
• Re: alternatives to fiberglass insulation
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 26 Feb 2007 07:56:35 -0800
  ...I am an architect and dealing with insulation on a daily basis, and there are few things that beat a material that is extruded...
• Re: precautions to take when welding on van
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Jan 2019 16:09:55 +0000
  If you have a Westy, many area voids are filled with insulation.  I knew this, but almost forgot while installing a new rear wheel...
• Re: Sound Deadening/Insulation
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 22:37:19 -0800
  Try: http://www.b-quiet.com/index.html Cheers, Jeff
• Re: thermal insulation
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Brandt
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 23:29:34 -0600
  I was thinking of wrapping the fridge in that stuff! Gregor
• Oil pressure wire rubbed bare?
  Historical mailing list - Karen Olson
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 16:40:56 -0500
  Has anyone had their oil pressure light start to blink due to the sending unit wire rubbing through the insulation to bare wire? On...
• burned vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 12:19:23 EST
  ...i ripped out that nasty mouse fuzz insulation they had underneath it and installed some of that racing style insulation - looks shiny like aluminum...
• A Inside Pop-Top Insulation
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Wed, 17 May 2000 00:38:01 -0700
  Volks, O.k., A few weeks ago I inquired about "Pop-top Insulation" Most responses referenced canvas insulation while camping. So I went on...
• Re: A newcomer seeks advice...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 02 Dec 95 18:14:31 EST
  ...I used rigid foam insulation, with the silver coating on both sides. I cut through one side, and the insulation, and can fold it...
• Insulation new or best ideas for inside vanagon sides
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:09:54 -0500
  ...It is house fiberglass insulation. so far it has remained dry to my knowledge and I added it on top of what was in...
• WTB -- fiberglass insulation for Dometic burner vent
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 16:34:59 -0700
  ...and some heart,please consider dissembeling the thing for this fragile insulation. To be successful, one must remove the burner plate bottom(4 stainless...
• Re: Thermal Insulation;
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:55:51 -0700
  ...9:21 "John C..." <jcarp1910@gmail.com> > napisał(a): > > > Hi All, > > > > Got the Sound insulation down pretty well, > > I'm going to apply 4...
• Vanagon Westy Pop-Top Insulation Cover
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 8 Nov 2006 07:04:06 EST
  Folks, I've just finished making up one of those pop-top insulating covers the right way ! See my _Vanagon Westy Pop-Top Insulation...
• Re: ravenous insulation munchers
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:47:24 -0400
  Ground hogs only chew ground wires .... oh wait, it's not fryeday. Mike
• Re: insulation for vanagon engine cover?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Mon, 9 May 2005 23:45:02 -0500
  ...Give the pressure wand some distance from the insulation. It'll all wash out. Stand on it's side to allow the water to...
• Re: Thermal Insulation;
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:36:24 -0800
  ...You could put two layers and have better insulation at 1/10th the weight - weight matters in your van! ;) Use Tuck Red Tape or...
• Re: what to do when you have the fridge out?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Mar 2009 20:59:55 EST
  i hate that fiberglass insulation stuff...it just holds water.. i ripped it all out of the last carat i had.. (yea, carats came...
• Insulation - raincoat
  Historical mailing list - Mercedes
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 23:18:09 -0600
  The raincoat mentioned, is on this site WITH PICS. http://www.oregonsites.com/westfalia/index.htm
• Sound insulation -the easy way?
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 14:35:23 -0800
  In response to a recent thread about an expensive new sound insulation for automobiles, I decided to make up a batch of my own...
• Re: Van insulation
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:23:01 -0400
  ...Never heard of this company before they have nice > stuff, cascade audio has some really nice products as well for sound and > insulation. > > Cascade...
• Re: winter insulation...
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 21:28:20 -0400
  ...winter insulation... Has anyone winterized their vanagon for winter camping? I'm looking for ideas on how to make the interior warmer when using...
• Re: Where to find the silver bubble wrap?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 28 Feb 2007 16:25:45 -0500
  ...alternatives to fiberglass insulation >> >Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2007 14:05:15 -0700 >> > >> >On Feb 26, 2007, at 12:52 PM, Giasson, Pascal (DNR...
• Re: Propane and refrigerator success
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 28 Jun 2015 16:10:43 -0700
  ...With insulation, 88º F. That insulation would obviously heat up over time though. I think too that the age of the fridge, and use...
• Re: dometic 182b question
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Tue, 8 Nov 2005 13:17:30 -0800
  ...Insulation > from a old oven .Insulation from a westy wall.Insulatiom from a house. R- > 13, I believe.My flagship insulation that I thought...
• Onboard water storage reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 7 Jul 2015 14:25:37 -0400
  ...All the fiberglass insulation got wet while traveling in northern Canada. I removed all the insulation, dried everything out,even painted the interior wall...
• Re Q Pop-Top Insulation
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 12:35:03 -0700
  I have had good success with foil-buble insulation. I have cut panels to fit the entire poptop...inside for winter...outside in the...
• sound and insulation material site
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Sun, 14 Oct 2001 23:34:54 -0700
  ...sound and insulation material site > In a message dated 10/14/01 3:55:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > Gnarlodious@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > > << Well...
• Re: Odor removal (A refreshing topic)....
  Historical mailing list - Geoff Wilke
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 14:14:15 -0700
  ...Does anyone have any suggestions for permanently getting rid of this odor, short of removing the insulation? If the insulation needs to go, can...
• LVC Ethanol Use
  Historical mailing list - David
  Sat, 31 Aug 2013 07:01:49 -0500
  ...When I pulled the pump, I found that there was no insulation on any of the wires, except for one piece about two inches...
• Re: Fiberine high-roofs: any experience with these?
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sun, 30 Nov 2003 11:59:50 -0500
  ...The top sells for $600 plus $250 for insulation and liner. The big question is, has anyone bought one yet, and if so, what...
• Re: Body insulation idea
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Thu, 11 Sep 2014 19:33:05 -1000
  ...bet others have done it too ( not the stealing, but the idea) > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2014/09/11/vanagon-body-insulation-idea/ > > Alistair
• Re: Insulation behind Dometic fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:37:33 -0400
  ...Either way its obvious VW thinks insulation inside helps the Dometic ...hence the original fiberglass. Seems anything that helps reduce/remove heat from the...
• Re: alternatives to fiberglass insulation
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 26 Feb 2007 06:45:33 -0800
  ...M (in Halifax) --- "Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)" <Pascal.Giasson@GNB.CA> wrote: > I used some silver bubble wrap type insulation I found at Home...
• RE: On the subject of Heat
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Fri, 17 Nov 95 16:45:31 EST
  Replace broken/missing heater duct with aluminum dryer duct pipe, wrapped with insulation. B.
• Re: Insulation behind Dometic fridge?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:32:28 -0700
  ...white and silver vans > reflect more heat than maroon or dark blue ones do. > > Either way its obvious VW thinks insulation inside helps the...
• Re: Insulation from HD
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 30 May 2006 12:52:23 -0700
  ...Jake On 5/30/06, Zoltan <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote: > > Sorry guys, what was that insulation that was most recommended? I am not > sure...
• Re: Exhaust system insulation
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 19 May 2005 11:09:14 -0600
  ...Both for heat insulation and sound insulation. jimt On 5/19/05 7:43 AM, "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > I've given...
• Re: Insulation for a vanagon ...
  Historical mailing list - Ivan Boyd
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 07:28:04 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Insulation for a vanagon ... > > In a message dated 97-07-09 22:01:58 EDT, jmates@ichips.intel.com (John > Mates) writes: > > << I'd...
• Will fiberglass insulation burn?
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 11:05:12 -0700
  ...I'll tamp the insulation down with a stick, through this hole.Anyone ever done this? What type of insulation will work?Less heat...
• Re: insulating hot side of Dometic refer
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 18:37:33 -0400
  ...Edward At 01:03 PM 9/25/2011, neil n wrote: >I followed other peoples leads by: > >- installing a city water fan >- improving insulation...
• Re: Water behind the refrigerator
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Wed, 26 Nov 1997 10:52:13 -0500
  ...It is important to remove the insulation on the bottom 1/2 foot or so along the length of the camper in that area...
• Re: Kitchen out; Any suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 13:14:19 -0700
  ...Shade on > the camper side or better insulation (or both) would help, but the > insulation jobs that people advocate don't really increase the...
• Re: Westfalia Insulation
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 01:15:59 -0800
  The foil covered bubble wrap sold as insulation is a relatively cheap and easy way to insulate windows. it can be cut to size...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 16 May 2005 (#2005-397)
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Tue, 17 May 2005 00:48:08 -0400
  ...It is house insulation and basically amounts to two layers of bubble wrap covered with aluminum foil. The aluminum layer is very delicate stuff...
• Re: very hot automatic gear selector lever
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 2 Sep 2002 21:47:34 -0500
  ...check the bentley page 19.20-19.23 for the info about the insulation. it's not specific to automatics, by the way.
• Re: Behind the reefer
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 17 May 2005 15:11:20 -0700
  On 5/17/2005 10:48 AM Christopher Gronski wrote: >I'd stay away from any insulation that can trap moisture (including >the stock...
• ravenous insulation munchers
  Historical mailing list - ---------------------
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:29:54 -0400
  ...a few wires get chewed on by some inbred >> hick distant cousins and suddenly all the squirrels in the world are >> ravenous insulation munchers? > > >
• Thermal insulation
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 15:02:43 -0700
  ...Also, wondering if sound dampening is really necessary if I use foam thermal insulation in the walls. I'm thinking yes. Also, is 3...
• electrical insulation
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 3 Sep 2006 01:17:12 -0400
  ...I'm looking for a way to reinforce the insulation on a computer cable, in a spot where electrical tape wouldn't do it...
• Striped my Westy: What I found.
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 13:06:46 -0300
  ...There was some discussion as to insulation holding moisture. I think that is what happened here, as the bottom of the insulation was VERY...
• Catalytic Heater
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Aug 94 11:43:32 EDT
  ...I am suspicious of insulation that may hold and trap moisture against the sides of the vehicle. Besides, your vehicle already has factory insulation...
• Frail wiring
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 22:32:35 -0500
  Today I had occasion to strip the insulation from some wiring from a donor Vanagon wire loom. In the process I found a hard...
• Re: Side body repair
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 18 Jan 2003 06:40:38 EST
  ...The reason is due to the Fiberglas insulation used behind the fridge and cabinets. The insulation holds moisture created by the difference in temperature...
• removing interior door panels
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 20:44:29 -0400
  Dear All, As I proceed with my sound insulation project, I realize that I have forgotten (if I ever knew) how to remove the...