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    Questions about insulating

    Thanks to blkjak & BigBlue I have 2 ways to attach wood to the metal rib framing of my van.  blkjak: #12 Phillips washer head self drilling screw - 1 1/4" long. Useing a screw gun or a drill.  BigBlue: SPAX heavy duty construction screws.  Now I can see which ones are avaiable...
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    Questions about insulating

    Bigblue,<br />your #2 item about aluminum causes an electrial current which can then cause rust was very interesting. &nbsp;Someone earilier talked about how they used several layers of bubble pack. &nbsp;What if l put one layer of bubble pack securely taped - then alayer of 3/4" reflective...
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    Hello from Upstate New York

    To gp .... I see where the eyebolts would be a good thing and to install them to my cross boards when I need them.&nbsp; As far as my cabinets goes .. I'm planning on using the extra tall kitchen overhead cupboards.&nbsp; They are only 12" deep and about the right height.&nbsp; I will not be...
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    Hello from Upstate New York

    I have looked at about every post on the internet concerning this phase and they alway just say attach to the frame ... but no one has every gotten down to the nitty gritty and told me what you need to do it and what to purchase.
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    Hello from Upstate New York

    Good Morning everyone,<br /><br />Wow, I was surprised with all of the responses I found this morning.&nbsp; I can see that I have come to the right place for advice.<br /><br />I had not thought of the moisture retention factor of using carpeting for the walls and ceiling.&nbsp; I will have to...
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    Hello from Upstate New York

    I'm a retired Great-grandma that likes to take on projects and I've taken on a big one.<br /><br />I just joined the Forum hoping that I will hear from some of you folks that have completed (or are in the middle of) converting a cargo van to camper.<br /><br />I just purchased a 2006 Chevy...
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    Questions about insulating

    <br />Hi Everyone, This is my first post.&nbsp; You mentioned above about the frame.&nbsp; I just purchased a 2006 Chevy Express XL Cargo van and will be converting it to a simple camper van.&nbsp; I am leaning toward using the reflective insulation.&nbsp; But my biggest concern is how do I...
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