Testing and Installing Reflectix In My VAN CAMPER CONVERSION Ford Econoline E150

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CAMPER VAN CONVERSION: REFLECTIX TESTING INSULATION And INSTALLITION
In this episode we get a lot done to the 2006 Ford Econoline E150 Camper Van Build. We take it step by step on how I insulated the camper van with REFLCTIX. This type of insulation is very affordable and effective when used properly its readily available at most home improvement stores. The Adventure Van is near complete to a livable space but not finished so stay tuned for more van build episodes. Camping should begin within the next few episodes.
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[@cybeer67]

Thanks for sharing the info !

[@scotsmanofnewengland7713]

Good Video and very informative. Just a suggestion is to paint the roof with a reflective paint or just white paint for metal. Thanks again

[@angelp9658]

If it doesn't work out paint , on the reflect try glueing black canvas or , like canvas material on one side of the reflect .

[@garykreutzer1239]

Add a couple of solar panels 2-3 inches ABOVE your roof. Cooled my van down 20-25 degrees. And it gives you juice for the fan.

[@OVERLAND_ADVENTURE]

Just subbed great content !

[@MikeAnthonyTX]

Thanks

[@MrAdam100576]

This is great! Thanks for sharing. I wonder what the temperature would be with reflectix, air gap, no insulation. Any data not shown in your video?

[@angelp9658]

Good Job ! ! When are you going to show your Finnish work on van z?

[@johngalt97]

IR temperature sensors don’t work properly on reflecting foil.

[@RustyCas999]

Correct. The emissivity varies by the surface (shiny vs matte vs dark).

[@EarlAlvinDaniels]

I appreciate the testing as it gives more than just feelings and perceptions. One disappointment that limits the usefulness of your tests: the inside of the van needed to be cooled down to the desired internal temperature ("room temperature"). You were basically heating both sides. With only 40 degrees difference between the inside air temp and the inside roof temp, three insulation was not given the chance to show what it can do.

[@yachtkuza]

Ayo welcome back! This Houston heat ain't no joke

[@MikeAnthonyTX]

Yeah, I’m trying to get the van done soon so I could enjoy the fall and winter weather

[@yachtkuza]

@@MikeAnthonyTX So far I’ve installed Noico 80 mil sound deadening and the Noico Red 315 mil all over the ceiling and it’s blocking the heat pretty well. Going to add some Reflectix and maybe wool in between later down the road before the final ceiling.

[@Debrasvantasticjourney]

I wrote this before watching the entire video. Now that I have, my original question is answered. It was: I have a Ford e150 with windows. I was thinking that I would insulate and panel over one or both of the back side windows as it is where my bed will be. It looks like you did the same on one side. I’m concerned about breaking the window(s). How is yours working out? Any problems with the windows?

[@MikeAnthonyTX]

I fastened the panel on the driver side back window, above the window where the roof curves and below there’s sheet metal. It’s worked fine doesn’t interfere with the window at all. I planned on adding foam board insulation and glue it to the panel as it’s light weight and easy to use.

[@PurpGangMafia]

Hey man just wanted to say I got E350 club wagon XL and your layout is so damn close to how I want to set up my insulation. So question for the money if you was to do one type of insulation which would it be? Think North Carolina weather

[@MikeAnthonyTX]

I did rockwool in the walls and rear doors, it’s significantly cheaper than havelock wool, it was about 68 dollars versus 150+ of havelock, and I still had 60% of it left. I also did polystyrene foam board for 11$ a board on the ceiling with the reflectix.
I would stay away from fiberglass insulation because it isn’t mold resistant, where rockwool and havelock wool taking into consideration of the the humidity of North Carolina.