Just wanted to jump on here quick before all the keyboard warriors get fired up. I’m fully aware that the understanding of compressing bat insulation lowers the r-value. However it’s is my opinion that the closed cell spray foam combined with the slight compressing of the bat insulation will give me a much better thermal advantage in the end.

@bcallahan3806

7 ай бұрын

I would've ripped out bat insulation and gone with straight foam. It's expensive but well worth the money. Rebuilt our water treatment and pressure tank building outside our modular home. We moved in late fall after numerous freeze ups and countless dollars to electric company. For heaters and pipe heating tape. The new one requires no heat, well water is sufficient. Unless it goes subzero for an extended time. Then a 100 watt light bulb is sufficient. It's been in use for 15 years with no issues unless kids leave door open in the middle of winter. 😄.

@jacktomberlin7976

7 ай бұрын

If it was me, I would save myself some money by putting r-13 in the floor on top of the closed cell. It would fit perfectly with no compression. And you would probably end up with the same overall r value. Just a thought:)

@ebejeff

7 ай бұрын

they told us in continuing ed class compressing fiberglass doesnt lose R factor as much as you think

@bcallahan3806

7 ай бұрын

@@jacktomberlin7976 your talking a rodent and insect infestation invitation. Campers/RVS are notoriously famous for attracting rodents and insects. They lay dormant for long periods in which critters or insects find with a little effort a new home. Two problems with this. They not only destroy your camper, but you import them to places you visit. Which has adverse affects. Cheaper isn't always the right way.

@bcallahan3806

7 ай бұрын

@@ebejeff maybe so. But did they talk about adhesion, voids that allow condensation, rodent or insect habitat? When I started Fermaldihyde foam was great. Go figure.

Awesome!!!

Looking good Stew😁

The Jeffersons lived in a DELUXE apartment. In the sky. Maybe you're thinking of Sanford & Son???

The Jeffersons lived in an apartment's. Sanford & Son lived in a yard that looks exactly like yours!!! LOL

I just uses the tiger foam and kraken for my shipping container deer cabin and both are great but prefer the kraken. Can’t wait to see how it goes.

Good video as always Stu. Always enjoy them. 👍👍

I know you want to seal it up tight, but please don't leave it so tight that there's no air exchange, or at least put in some type of active air exchange. You'll be needing to breathe.

I love the "go for it and DIY" attitude! Looking forward to this series. A++ 💪

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Stu... you're sacrificing a LOT of interior square footage (floor, walls, ceiling) in order to make space for 4 inch bat insulation. Hope the juice is worth the squeeze.

Looks to be a multiple adult beverage project!!!!

What are you going to do with the cab door?

Looks like you're doing it right to me! Should be well insulated!! Can't wait to see the rest of this series my friend!

Just a suggestion from someone who lived in Alaska and Michigan, if your gona have a generator wire in a switch for a block heater on that truck, even a magnet heater stuck to the oil pan works wonders on a below zero morning, it will deff help on those really bitter cold mornings!

nice job.

I turned a full sized school bus into a camper for hunting trips and it was a fun project ! . Complete with kitchen , shower and 7 bunks ........... the bunks were the problem .... too much snoring so I sold it !!! 🤣

Its really starting to come together. Can't wait to see how its going to turn out. If its anything like your boat builds its going to be great

Heck yeah man not going to lie projects like this intimidate me quite a bit due to lack of knowledge and I have a few home projects that I’d like to get done but I just need to get the guts! I look forward to following this series.

I'm sure this has been asked but are we gonna see the boat build complete?

Love these build videos, ive seen them all. Hows the boat build comimg along?

Curious as to what the plan is for air flow? Don’t want Stu getting co2 poisoning.

@duggaboy

7 ай бұрын

CO not CO2

The DIY van guys obsess over trapped moisture. Is that going to be an issue? Nothing lasts forever, of course, so even if things rot out in 10 or 15 years, that’s okay. Anyway, I love the progress videos, so keep them coming! And good luck with the build and the adventures once it’s done!

You planning on going in bad weather with that? It's not going to do well in snow and ice. It's heavy too and if you get it stuck you will have a problem.