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• Re: insulating against road noise
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 18:16:45 -0700
  Firstly, I am in agreement with Ken on the inadvisability of using any insulation that has moisture-retaining capabilities. The Iceguard is what I...
• Re: Winter Camping Advise....
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 14:06:27 -0400
  ...It is held inplace by cutting the insulation just a bit taller and longer than needed so it sort of binds against the pop...
• Re: Radiator cost and new insulation?
  Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
  Wed, 27 Dec 2000 10:33:12 -0600
  ...Radiator cost and new insulation? > -- > Farfa... > > The radiator will run you around $180 +/- for the South African replacement... I just installed one Thanksgiving weekend...
• Re: Behind the reefer
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 17 May 2005 23:46:54 -0400
  ...48 AM Christopher Gronski wrote: > > >I'd stay away from any insulation that can trap moisture (including > >the stock fiberglass stuff) that is why...
• Re: soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 31 Oct 2016 09:30:33 -0700
  I use this http://www.homedepot.com/p/E-O-12-in-x-15-ft-Self-Stick-Foam-Foil-Duct-Insulation-FV516/100028603 and...
• Re: fire
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 13:24:54 -0400
  ...ignitor cable with your fingers, and push the striker button many times to check for this insulation crack. You gotta know for sure , right?
• Re: insulating hot side of Dometic refer
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 10:03:04 -0700
  I followed other peoples leads by: - installing a city water fan - improving insulation behind fridge and making a channel to improve air flow (first...
• Re: Waterheated.
  Historical mailing list - Jens Dominik Muller
  Tue, 18 Jul 1995 18:23:14 -0400
  ...This vapor layer however forms a pretty good insulation since now there is an additional heat transfer between the vapor and the liquid. Moreover...
• Sure, we got that, was: Sound proof insulation????
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 2 May 2000 19:56:44 -0400
  ...Sound proof insulation???? Inside the engine compartment there is sound proof material that...well ..sound proofs the cabin area from the engine noise. Mine...
• Re: re-wiring harness
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 1 Jul 2001 17:32:01 EDT
  ...The insulation on Radio Shack and similar home/hobby wire is not up to automotive underhood temperatures. Go to a FLAPS or better, serious...
• vw on ice.....
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 09:06:59 EST
  ...the pink stuff is insulation hanging.. chris
• Re: Rusty exhaust. Paint?
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:37:17 -0700
  ...And as endnote I think that the outside of exhaust system is the wrong side to put heat insulation on: the insulation needs to...
• how to cool a poptop?
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Thu, 11 Jun 2015 11:02:57 -0700
  ...I'm wondering if there's any feasible or "creative" way to install Reflectix or any other type of insulation *inside* the poptop, or...
• Re: Rough Running 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 12:14:11 -0700
  ...Nice one about the needle through the insulation to check the voltage. I guess the standard way to test it is with an ohm...
• mystery vents
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:43:32 -0400
  ...I am tempted to seal them off with insulation. 2) Do the holes along the bottom of the rear hatch serve any venting or...
• Re: Leak in 2002 Eurovan Camper Top
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Sun, 25 May 2003 09:05:41 -0400
  ...Better yet replace the insulation with Roxul insulation which does not absorb any water (available at Home Depot - Canada). Cheers, Hans Brouwer Cumberland, Ontario...
• Re: '91 Carat turned inside out!
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 00:00:04 EDT
  ...This couple inch thick > insulation must be one reason why this is the most quiet Vanagon I have ever > driven. I think I might...
• FI harnesses FS?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Mon, 07 Jul 1997 21:07:02 -0700
  Hi folks, With age and insulation crackings I'd like to make more work for myself by replacing the FI harness in the Syncro...
• Re: Newbie battery questions
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 15 May 2007 23:39:04 -0700
  ...This requires some cutting and careful insulation to keep the terminals from hitting metal but many people have done that.
• why are these plugs here?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 19:07:56 -0500
  ...One is when i pulled the fiberglass insulation from the panels that are directly in front of both rear tires, not only was the...
• Carver heater experiences request
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 10:05:26 -0800
  ...I know, I know, insulation is a big factor so a note as to the amount you do or don't use would be...
• Re: Brocken wires
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 12:44:10 +0300
  ...I suspect that VW installs wires > with same insulation for hot and cold climates. In the North, at sub-zero temperatures the insulation will...
• Re: Electrolux Fridge or Compressor Fridge?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 26 Aug 2012 10:59:15 -0700
  ...Somewhere in the Dometic pages I looked at, I recall seeing a highlight about insulation. Possibly somewhere in the "Brouchure". Speaking of which..... The...
• Engine lid insulation material?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:04:45 -0700
  ...I'll use the stock engine lid insulation, but need more to cover the added ~ 4" x 22" pieces. Anyone know of a suitable...
• Re: Soundproofing / Insulation and rust
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 20:25:42 -0800
  Get Unca Joel to read his pomes loudly. John Rodgers wrote: > It'like the seal has shrunk or something. The seals > are in good...
• Re: Striped my Westy: What I found.
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Sat, 28 Aug 1999 11:43:06 -0700
  ...There was some discussion as to insulation holding moisture. I think that is what happened here, as the bottom of the insulation was VERY...
• Re: Kitchen out; Any suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Sun, 12 Sep 2010 15:04:38 -0600
  ...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: insulating against road noise
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 08:56:33 -0700
  I think that page was written before the advent of foil/bubble/bubble/foil insulation which gives the R value of fibreglass without the...
• Re: Buzzer of Death (2.1)
  Historical mailing list - Nigel Bennett
  Thu, 2 Nov 2000 14:52:10 +0200
  ...After 13 years the insulation around that wire is rock-hard and brittle and may be shorting against the block. Sometimes reversing causes things...
• Dometic in 100F ambient?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:14:05 -0700
  ...Looking at the dometic, it seems to have very little insulation, and it also seems to be self-defeating as it dumps so much...
• Re: pop top painting finished
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 08:46:04 -0700
  ...I may use some thin battens to spring a curve on the insulation, and some edge strips on pop top to hold the insulation...
• RE: [VANAGON] Another dometic question-does size mat ter?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 7 Sep 2012 20:00:13 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Another dometic question�does size matter? Another observation I forgot to mention, that must be insulation-related: if the sun changes to...
• Re: westy insulation
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 12:47:53 +0900
  Alistair Bell <albell@UVIC.CA> Said that: > I re-insulated my westy this summer. Stripped the interior completely. > - snip - > Glad I sprayed a liberal...
• Re: GoWesty fridge fan report
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Thu, 11 Jun 2015 18:17:56 +0000
  Removing the insulation behind the fridge can help, but works best if one as much as possible parks so that the drivers side is...
• Re: How Hot Behind Dometic Fridge On 100+F Day? (insulation clearances)
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 21:56:49 -0400
  ...Say over 100F. > > I'm installing 1" rigid board insulation to 2" thick. On average, > there's now 1" between fridge cooling fins and...
• Re: how to cool a poptop?
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 20:25:08 +0000
  ...I used a sheet of 3/4" thick polyurethane insulation (this is the denser, non-crumbly rigid insulation you'll find in building stores...
• Gasket for propane lines and insulation for interior
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:38:13 -0500
  ...Also, I'm going to replace the stock fiberglass insulation behind the fridge with something that won't absorb moisture. Does anyone have any...
• Re: Hot A/C Wire
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:45:42 -0400
  ...This may necessitate slitting the insulation back far enough to spread the strands to clean them by scraping (gently) or with brass polish or...
• Re: Thermal insulation
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 15:31:50 -0700
  ...if sound dampening is really necessary if I use foam > thermal > insulation in the walls. I'm thinking yes. > > Also, is 3/16" the...
• Re: burned vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 11:00:06 -0700
  ...You would be better off to convert all your plastic electrical insulation to metal! Rachel http://www.gnarlodious.com
• Re: Removable door window vents from EuroCampers.com
  Historical mailing list - Milt Schullian
  Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:06:16 -0400
  Looks like the reflective insulation from EuroCampers would be for campers who want insulation of the window at night and reflective qualities during the...
• Re: Insulation behind Dometic fridge?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:55:13 -0700
  ...Based upon helpful lister input, and my gut instinct, I'll bet that w/o insulation, IF left parked on a hot day with...
• Re: diesel engine lid
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 21:21:40 -0800
  ...I has > what looks like normal fiberglass insulation under the lid. Does anyone > know this kind of lid? What's the best way to...
• Rust prevention behind Westy appliances
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 21 May 2000 10:43:50 EDT
  ...I've seen it mentioned that the insulation at the bottom of the panel holds water and tends to promote the rust. I suspect...
• Re: alternatives to fiberglass insulation
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:52:56 -0400
  ...I did not glue my insulation in place as I wanted to be able to easily remove to re-rustproof. Also, I did not...
• Re: inner wall insolation
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 15 May 2018 14:32:26 -0700
  ...Also expanding foam is not a good insulation material because it's vert porous.
• Re: Megger was Re: Trouble shooting tip? Fouled plugs
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:52:07 -0700
  ...Plenty of used insulation testers there. $100 to Darned High. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Westrailia...
• F.S. metal engine lid
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 13:41:55 +0000
  I have a metal engine cover in good condition ,blue with intact insulation. For those cocerned about engine fires or to modify for that...
• Re: insulating against road noise
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 21:25:34 -0400
  ...He warned that the > > insulation could absorb moisture that would be transferred to the > > fiberboard panels and lead to warping. That all makes sense...
• Re: wire splicing
  Historical mailing list - Julian Burden
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 09:09:59 +0800
  ...Strip at least 1/2" of the insulation of each wire (longer for thicker wire). 4. (This is hard to describe without a diagram...
• Re: Attention Neil M. Dometic fridge exhaust wrap
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Mon, 18 Apr 2016 19:05:15 -0700
  ...Alistair > On Apr 18, 2016, at 6:52 PM, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com> wrote: > > I wrapped mine with a high temp insulation blanket...
• Re: Does your stovetop rattle?
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:21:11 -0400
  ...The foam pipe insulation cost all of $1.49 for a six foot section t the hardware store. It comes pre-split. One snip...
• colder fridge
  Historical mailing list - David and Shirin
  Mon, 17 May 2004 15:12:40 -0400
  ...Has anyone tried adding a bit more insulation to the bottom, top and back. I have some 1/2 inch "felt" stuff with a...
• Re: respect - Didn't your mama teach you any manners?
  Historical mailing list - Racer X
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 20:37:35 +0000
  ...It's used as house insulation, comes in 4X8 sheets. Fairly cheap, easy to cut and seemed to do a good job. Only drawback...
• Re: diesel engine lid
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 22:56:32 -0500
  ...The camper does not have insulation on the top. Only the bottom. I guess this is to keep the matteress clean. Eric 86-VW4x4...
• Sound proof insulation????
  Historical mailing list - Rob Rubin
  Tue, 2 May 2000 19:18:21 EDT
  Inside the engine compartment there is sound proof material that...well ...sound proofs the cabin area from the engine noise. Mine is starting to...
• Re: Genuine VW Sound Deadening Mats - Now $199
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 10:25:17 EST
  Hey Ron, what are these things made of? Is this the mysterious sand-bag insulation I have heard mention of, or is it really...
• Re: How Hot Behind Dometic Fridge On 100+F Day? (insulation clearances)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 22 Aug 2010 15:02:12 -0400
  ...Will the reduced clearance offset the >advantage of the insulation? Good point. The RM182 was apparently designed for this specific application, as you'll...
• Tweak yer heater output!
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 18:45:03 -0700
  I put that hose insulation along the source hose of my heater, except for a short section above the tank. Results are significant! Heater...
• Re: Tweak yer heater output!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 17 Nov 2002 16:16:05 -0800
  ...Tweak yer heater output! ...insulation on the long cooling hose......... I just have to jump in on this one. The insulation on the 'hot...