Putting up Reflectix?

[Trekking]

I haven't bought any. Is the Reflectix sticky or do you need to tape it, glue it in to place. Do you folks Reflectix the floor also.<br><br>1. will be instal Reflectix<br>2. Foam board<br>3. corrugated plastic board.<br><br><br>Thanks<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>

 

[Willy]

&nbsp;There's a MUCH cheaper alternative to Reflectix and here's my post on putting up an insulated sub-ceiling:&nbsp; https://vanlivingforum.com/post/Time-to-insulate..-CEILING!!-6079334&nbsp; it should give you an idea of what's involved and how easy it is to do. ..Willy.

 

[Trekking]

<span id="post_message_1277116548">Willy<br><br>Thank you very much for the link. I found a off brand of </span><span id="post_message_1277116548"> Reflectix really cheap.<br><br>Thanks again<br></span><br><span id="post_message_1277116548">Trekking</span>

 

[Willy]

&nbsp;You're welcome. <br>&nbsp;I did some studying on that other brand and it's just as good as Reflectix.. but cheaper, and it's done me good so far. ..Willy.

 

[ccbreder]

not sticky

 

[1977dodge]

&nbsp;You're welcome. <br>&nbsp;I did some studying on that other brand and it's just as good as Reflectix.. but cheaper, and it's done me good so far. ..Willy.

<br><br>what is the other brand you saw&nbsp;<br>Thanks<br>Royz

 

[Willy]

<br id="tinymce" class="mceContentBody ">what is the other brand you saw&nbsp;<br>Thanks<br>Royz

<br><br>&nbsp;AyrFoil. ..Willy.

 

[blueberry]

Willy, that link doesn't work.

 

[Willy]

&nbsp;It wasn't a link.. just the brand name. Punch it in Google and you'll get a ton of hits. I think it's more properly spelled Ayr Foil, but either way works. ..Willy.

 

[jillbobill]

I used some Reflexi-whatever in my van. It cuts easy with a box blade and I taped it up with what is essentially duct tape (but it said 'super strength' or something on the roll. <br><br>I also used some foam board over my windows and it's worth noting that within a few weeks (maybe four tops) the boards were warped and bowed significantly more than when you purchase them. Also, we used a lot of this foam board when I worked in framing and fine art and 'old' foam board (the basic kind you get at craft/office stores, yes) degrades horrible - especially in heat. It flakes and crumbles and falls apart. After these two experiences I wouldn't use it, personally.&nbsp;

 

[Willy]

&nbsp;Translucent Coroplast over the windows works great during the winter. They also now have essentially identical stuff, but clear, made outta Lexan. ..Willy.

 

[1977dodge]

Thanks for all the links and help&nbsp;<br>has anyone anypictures of their finished installation<br>Royz<br><br>

 

[VanLifeCrisis]

Here is one, about the 10th post down has some pics<br><br>https://vanlivingforum.com/post/Grandmas-Chevy-Cargo-Van-Conversion-to-a-Simple-Camper-Van-6014225<br><br>There are probably a few in the conversion forum.&nbsp; I have a good bit of mine insulated, I will post pics when its done.&nbsp; I am using a combination of foil backed styrofoam panels and knockoff reflectix.&nbsp; I paid $46 at lowe's for 6 4'x8' panels and have used 2 so far to do most of the sides.&nbsp;&nbsp; I'm cutting them and squeezing them into place between the ribs of the van, and then duct taping them.&nbsp; I thought i was using my gorilla tape but it was just black duct <img rel="lightbox" src="/images/boards/smilies/frown.gif" class="bbc_img">&nbsp; I might go back over with the stronger tape, but the panels are wedged in there pretty good anyway.&nbsp; I still got to do the ceiling and the trickier spots ill use the more flexible and narrow reflectix I have.&nbsp; (around my tail lights, wheel wells, gas nozzle cover thingy).

 

[Willy]

&nbsp;Check out: https://vanlivingforum.com/post/Time-to-insulate..-CEILING!!-6079334<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; https://vanlivingforum.com/post/Time-to-insulate..-WINDOWS!!-Willys-handy-dandy-solution.-6055864<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; https://vanlivingforum.com/post/Newold-camper..-I-just-SCOOOOOOORED!!-6287392 ..Willy.

 

[ontheroadagain]

Does any of this insulation squeek and squeel when the vehicle moves around?

 

[Willy]

Does any of this insulation squeek and squeel when the vehicle moves around?

<br><br>&nbsp;Only if ya got mice shacked up in there.

 

[VanLifeCrisis]

I was worried about this too, so far so good on the squeaks.&nbsp; Maybe as time goes on they may work loose and cause this but so far nothing.&nbsp; My van is a 90 chevy, wasn't exactly quiet to begin with though <img rel="lightbox" src="/images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" class="bbc_img"><br><br><br>Even the side that doesn't have the foil has a very thin clear coating of some kind on it, which probably helps with the squeaking.

 

[ontheroadagain]

Thanks for that info on your experience. I have these nightmares of the old style Styrofoam coolers squeaking in the back

 

[DollarJoe67]

I was reading the Reflectix package and it said not to bring in contact with 180 deg. surface.&nbsp; Has anyone used Reflectix on their windows and had issues?

 

[watson]

So looking at the Ayr-Foil A2V (http://www.resisto.ca/product/a2v-2/?ip=CA) for insulation I'm wondering about adding their INSONOTEX (http://www.resisto.ca/applications/soundproofing/) over the top of the foil to soundproof the cargo area and if they can be glued together. And possibly the A2V over the Insonotex to form a sandwich of heat barrier and soundproofing.