Insulating and adhesive - Fiberglass RV
Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 05-13-2025, 04:19 PM   #1
Junior Member
 
Name: Rich
Trailer: Cadet
Ontario
Posts: 4
Insulating and adhesive

I'm nearly at my wits end. I bought rolls of adhesive siless close cell foam to insulate my N126 Cadet. Initially we were sticking it on using the adhesive backing only, but some spots sagged so we added some Super77 to help but it provided very little difference. Finally we purchased some headliner adhesive from Amazon which worked well for the ceiling, but some spots on the walls still lift despite having given them a good rough up (I probably should have used an orbital sander to get a better surface, admittedly).

My fear is now that once I apply the material to cover the walls and ceiling that the weight will either pull the insulation off, or the headliner adhesive I bought won't hold up.

Long story short, what is everyone using to adhere the headliner stuff to the siless.

Here are the items we purchased.

Siless Liner 157 mil (4 mm): https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B085642G7M?...n_title_1&th=1

Permatex 27828 Body Shop Heavy Duty Headliner and Carpet Adhesive: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B000HBNU9K?...n_title_2&th=1

Interior fabric: https://www.niewiadow-ersatzteile.de...ratzen-kleber/
Cadet87 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-08-2025, 07:12 AM   #2
Junior Member
 
Name: Stacie
Trailer: Cadet
Ontario
Posts: 2
How did it turn out?

I am in the process of gutting and redoing mu 1987 cadet. Someone used glue and carpet. I will not be able to get it all off the interior so I am thinking of a bit of framing to hold my insulation. I will have to glue or fiberglass the wood to the wall. I have not yet decided.
StacieD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-09-2025, 05:57 PM   #3
Junior Member
 
Name: Cadet 1985
Trailer: Cadet
Manitoba
Posts: 3
Hi Stacey.
I am in the same position. I know they use spray cork for wallls to prevent condensation
Cadet 1985 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-09-2025, 05:58 PM   #4
Junior Member
 
Name: Cadet 1985
Trailer: Cadet
Manitoba
Posts: 3
I am currently looking for options for windows
Cadet 1985 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-10-2025, 03:08 PM   #5
Senior Member
 
CarlD's Avatar
 
Name: Carl
Trailer: LiL Hauley
Syracuse, NY
Posts: 675
I have a Snoozy and used 3m 90 spray adhesive to put reflectix on the walls and ceiling. The reflectix surface looks similar to the siless. I have heard of problems from people using 3m 77 as it doesn't like high temperatures. I did my work in 2019 and have had no issues so far. I recently did have to remove some of the reflectix to make some mods and it didn't come off easy. You may want to do some testing. Also, it wasn't cheap!
__________________
Your heirs will inherit money and stuff when you are gone. You can only save or spend money, but you can do things with stuff, so they are going to inherit stuff!
CarlD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-12-2025, 01:36 PM   #6
Junior Member
 
Name: Stacie
Trailer: Cadet
Ontario
Posts: 2
Hi Cadet 85,

I have never heard of cork spray. I will check it out. Thank you.
I just cracked the plexiglass on my window. I too will be exploring g other options. I was going to 3 d print the little closing clasps but if I change the windo I may not need them at all.

Let me know what you find. Cheers.
StacieD is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Insulating my uhaul ct13 theman Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11 07-06-2013 07:35 AM
Insulating??? aaronmt Modifications, Alterations and Updates 2 06-13-2012 03:28 PM
Insulating 1982 Perris Pacer (Scamp clone) Misfit_Mama Modifications, Alterations and Updates 8 02-29-2012 10:15 AM
Insulating a Burro Andy B Modifications, Alterations and Updates 16 01-02-2011 09:49 AM
Insulating a Fridge Flygal Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 5 01-14-2010 05:59 PM

» Upcoming Events
No events scheduled in
the next 465 days.
» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:59 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.