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Subject:Re: more heating ideas (insulation)
Date:Mon, 2 Oct 1995 09:45:24 -0700 (PDT)

And L Christensen thus wrote:
> 
> Howdy.
> Other insulation ideas for happier campers:
> 
> --------Buy a 4 x 8 sheet of styrofoam wall insulation. Pop top and place
> across roof area, leaving access space for the hold down handles,  & kick
> stands. Cut slot for pull down handle. Fit to roof when pop top is raised.
> (This really cuts air entering from top.)

There is also foil backed fiberglass stuff called cylotex.  It comes in
various thicknesses from 1/4" to 2"  

I am trying to find it myself to use to insulate the engine compartment and 
apron.  THe heat from the exhaust ruined the paint on my apron :(

The local stores only have 1" - I want 1/2"

Thom
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