What have I done.

[Martha D]

Thanks for your tips. I want to do this perfectly the first time.
I’m thinking of using carpet tiles that might be easier to do it by myself.
I’m giving myself until next weekend to make up my mind and just do it.
I’m dangerous with the little knowledge that I have. It’s been fun, so far.
I’m going over to check the wiring and what it needs to be updated.
Thanks again

[Martha D]

I was working on my camper, Georgie and was taking the carpet off the floor and the foam backing of the rug....most of it was in dust form and the wood? It has either splintered or was broken into big pieces. Guess who is now taking the benches out? I’m glad that I have a wonderful son-in-Love (law) he is working on it while I’m home with the heating pad on my back. I guess it’s back to the drawing board and redo my budget. When it’s done it will be better and have my flair. Lesson learned don’t try to do it by the short cut do it properly.

[DonnaMarie]

Amen to that Jon!!

[redbarron55]

For REFLECTIX to have anywhere near the advertised "R" value the reflection of Infrared radiated heat must take place and this reflection cannot take place without a gap between the REFLECTIX and both sides. If the material is in contact with the wall and carpet there is no reflection and conduction is now the mode of heat transfer.
While the air bubbles have some insulation value it is pretty low.
Contact "R" value would be in the range of 1 instead of the claimed R-14 +.
REFLECTIX does it's job fairly well in REFLECTING IR, but this is not a conduction measure and not applicable when it is in contact with other materials on either or both sides.
It does help, but don't be confused by false inappropriate claims

[Martha D]

Redbarron55,
What would you use in place of Reflectix?

[redbarron55]

Originally Posted by Martha D

Redbarron55,
What would you use in place of Reflectix?

I don't think I would worry about the Reflectix either way as there is not enough thickness available to accomplish much more.
If I had Ensolite (which I did) I would leave it alone (which I did) or if Reflectix and rat fur I would leave it alone as well.
Neither system has a large advantage, but the "bare" walls are not a cold and clammy with the rat fur as leaning against the Ensolite.
That is why I made cloth covered reflectix borders around the beds for my Scamp.
The point I meant to make was that you should not expect a lot of insulation value from Reflectix bonded to anything where the reflecting of the heat will not take place.

[Shelane]

Originally Posted by Martha D

Thanks for your tips. I want to do this perfectly the first time.
I’m thinking of using carpet tiles that might be easier to do it by myself.
I’m giving myself until next weekend to make up my mind and just do it.
I’m dangerous with the little knowledge that I have. It’s been fun, so far.
I’m going over to check the wiring and what it needs to be updated.
Thanks again

FWIW, the PO of our casita used carpet tiles (the stiff rubber backed ones, not sure if there are other kinds) and anytime there was a significant curve they refused to stay adhered. We've had to pull them all off and start over.

[Martha D]

Oh no!! That wasn’t any fun. What did you put up?

[Shelane]

Originally Posted by Martha D

Oh no!! That wasn’t any fun. What did you put up?

We're in the process of filling holes and will install reflectix and some outdoor carpet we found at home depot.

[John in Santa Cruz]

for what its worth, my Escape, which has Escape's optional extra insulation, has a layer of ensolite, 2 layers of reflectix and the inside is finished with foam backed Marine Headliner vinyl, which is reminiscent of the soft vinyl on the interior of a passenger airliner, like this... https://www.sailrite.com/Seabrook-Se...cked-Headliner

the vertical seams in the corners are hidden behind dart panels wrapped with the same fabric.

its very quiet, and very warm (or cool on a hot day). also, the windows are all double-pane.

[Shelane]

Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz

for what its worth, my Escape, which has Escape's optional extra insulation, has a layer of ensolite, 2 layers of reflectix and the inside is finished with foam backed Marine Headliner vinyl, which is reminiscent of the soft vinyl on the interior of a passenger airliner, like this... https://www.sailrite.com/Seabrook-Se...cked-Headliner

the vertical seams in the corners are hidden behind dart panels wrapped with the same fabric.

its very quiet, and very warm (or cool on a hot day). also, the windows are all double-pane.

I'd love to see a pic of the dart panels. I'm practicing my carpet seaming skills on the wheelwells and let's just say i have room for improvement.

[Glenn Baglo]

Here's a pic.

[Shelane]

Originally Posted by Glenn Baglo

Here's a pic.

Thanks so much!

[John in Santa Cruz]

yeah, thats it exactly, sorry I didn't see your response sooner. I suspect those panels are cut from thin masonite or luan ply, not sure... fabric wrapped around them, then the panels are attached with a screw or stud or something behind that round 'button'

[Martha D]

John, that is beautiful!!
What is dart paneling wrap? I haven’t heard anything about dart wrap.

[Jon in AZ]

Be aware that an Escape is more square than a Casita. Better to use a more flexible product. It’s endlessly debated, but I am perfectly happy with the marine-headliner-over-foil-bubble-wrap covering in my Scamp. Marine headliner is like carpet, but it has no backing and it’s slightly stretchy, so it’s relatively easy to fit into curved corners with fewer seams.

[John in Santa Cruz]

Originally Posted by Martha D

John, that is beautiful!!
What is dart paneling wrap? I haven’t heard anything about dart wrap.

see in Glenn's picture of the interior corner of an Escape? there's a trim panel wrapped in the same vinyl marine headliner as the walls, to hide the corner seams. I called that a dart panel, I dunno the proper name.



hmm, maybe 'batten' is the proper name...