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Subject:Fridge Insulation Redo?
From:neil n
Date:Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:11:26 -0700

Hi all.

Reading online, it seems I may have installed the foil backed hotwater
tank bubble wrap behind my Dometic fridge incorrectly. I think there
should be an air space between each layer. Not just between body and
subsequent layers. And, the R value may not be as high as 1" Extruded
Polystyrene insulation.

I want to reduce the amount of heat coming in on the driver side of my
Westy. Not so concerned about sound deadening.

Dow (Canada) claims their product has excellent moisture resistance.

http://building.dow.com/na/en/products/insulation/styrospan.htm

Anyone used this type of product to insulate the wall/area behind/near
the Dometic fridge? Or is there a better product that won't retain
water, but provide high R value?

Not interested in "glueing" anything to the sheet metal. One day I'll
have to get back in there and completely POR the inside of body panel.

Thanks,

Neil.

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