In my last build, I followed this method, and the condensation on the wood furring strips made some of them start to mold and rot. So from experience the only thing I'd do differently is seal all of them with Killz mold resistant primer.

@AveryCaudill

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know!

@laurajolley7685

5 ай бұрын

@dadavidvids we are having condensation problems also, luckily we aren't too far into the project and can undo a bit to fix it. Would you recommend some type of moisture barrier material? If so what and where? Or do you think killz would work?

I insulated my box truck. I put down 1/2" foam board and laid the 1/2" birch plywood right onto the foam board. I put a few deck screws in but you could just use glue. Same for the walls and ceiling. It saves time, materials and weight.

@AveryCaudill

3 жыл бұрын

clever!

Lol. Can't believe we did not thought of insulating the box truck before putting the ac in. I was basically sleeping in a sauna when I slept in it for the first time. Lesson learned.

very pleasant and well spoken young guy. great sound track.

@AveryCaudill

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Man, you are moving fast. Keep up the good work, it takes time.

This is dope! Can't wait to see how it turns out, awesome Idea :)

@AveryCaudill

4 жыл бұрын

Will von Tagen thanks man:)

Love your channel....very informative💛

I plan to do this with a 14 foot box, using 1.5 inch foam board on the walls in combination with 2x2 framing. Do you think that is overkill? (I will be running AC on solar)

Love the videos....cant wait to see more 😀

@AveryCaudill

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Siemers thanks!

I'd say u nailed it,,,or screwed it lol,,,putting wood over the steel uprights will reduce thermal transfer from outside,,,how was it holding heat over the winter,,,I'm thinking the same, but want to do 4inch in ceiling

amazing, great, wonderful, 10/10

@AveryCaudill

4 жыл бұрын

Tyler V ✌️

When you are cutting the window openings where do you avoid cutting?

Great vid really helped s lot tks

Simply amazing!

@AveryCaudill

4 жыл бұрын

Sean Gbadebo thanks!

Thank you!!!

Hey, there great job!! Question, the great stuff gaps, and cracks, it's also an adhesive? I see you used it to tack up your insulation.

@AveryCaudill

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! and yes once its dry it holds pretty well

Nicely done! We are currently converting a box truck for living space, but are having problems with condensation. Does anyone have suggestions for moisture barrier material to stop condensation on the metal ribs?? Unfortunately, I think we have to undo some of our work and mitigate this issue before we move further.

@AveryCaudill

5 ай бұрын

Thanks! im not really sure sorry!

What about thermal bridging? Any issues so far?

Are you still doing this conversion? Haven't seen any videos on your box truck in 3 months. Hope all is well!

@AveryCaudill

3 жыл бұрын

D Mahon it’s on pause for a little while with school and everything but thanks!

Very nice videos I'm thinking of doing the same on a smaller scale (10/12 ft) box. Did you ever think of just using spray foam? I know it costs more, but seems way less labor intensive :) looking forward to the solar video..

@AveryCaudill

4 жыл бұрын

I’d look around to get a quote for a shop do it, it’s pretty messy if you don’t know exactly what you’re doing 😂

@AveryCaudill

4 жыл бұрын

I’d look around to get a quote for a shop do it, it’s pretty messy if you don’t know exactly what you’re doing 😂

@josephcelestine1945

3 жыл бұрын

The foam isn’t as effective as the insulation panels and toxic

Hi, how is the foam holding up? is it staying in place? Also have you heated the inside space of the truck yet? If so have you noticed condensation anywhere where the ribs are attached? especially around the fasteners..

@AveryCaudill

3 жыл бұрын

No heat yet, but the foam has been great! Make sure to glue up the ceiling though haha

@mattolsson8816

3 жыл бұрын

@@AveryCaudill when you say glue up the ceiling, you mean the foam or the panels that goes over the foam? Thanks

@AveryCaudill

3 жыл бұрын

@@mattolsson8816 yeah I mean the foam panels, like with the spray foam in the video, then you won’t have to worry about the ceiling panels holding them up

@HayK47

3 жыл бұрын

@@mattolsson8816 is there something he should do differently to avoid condensation?

It looks like you cut 2×4 in half for the ribs, is that correct? I was wondering what thickness of wood you used.

@AveryCaudill

3 жыл бұрын

pretty much yeah. I don't remember exactly sorry but it was around an inch :)

@sarabeth3016

3 жыл бұрын

@@AveryCaudill no worries, it's been a while haha. Thank you for the reply!!

How efficient is an insulation job like this? Does it stay relatively cool in summer?

@AveryCaudill

4 жыл бұрын

It’s certainly not as good as a regular house, it does get pretty warm in the sun, but it’s a huge huge improvement from just the shell

@ryanscott2548

3 жыл бұрын

@@AveryCaudill helps with sound deafening

@ryanscott2548

3 жыл бұрын

@@DLF-do1gj not with a 3 inch sprayer.....very quick job with almost 0 chance of mold issues

@ryanscott2548

3 жыл бұрын

@@DLF-do1gj there's company's that do. I'm sure it wouldn't have even taken an hour and is the best seal guaranteed

New Subscriber thanks

@AveryCaudill

3 жыл бұрын

nice to have ya along!

Lookin good :)

@AveryCaudill

4 жыл бұрын

Damaged Goodz thanks!

USA insulation R ratings are by industry standards measured only at 70'deg. F. Polyiso's R rating dramatically decreases

Looks good. thanks for the BLM link!

When do you plan for windows?

@AveryCaudill

3 жыл бұрын

check out my other videos :)

@bweather04

3 жыл бұрын

@@AveryCaudill I saw those. But why not do those before insulation?

@AveryCaudill

3 жыл бұрын

@@bweather04 figured Id just cut through everything at once I believe haha

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Do you remember how many cans of spray foam you used?

@AveryCaudill

Жыл бұрын

I dont sorry :/

what about wool....thats the good stuff, right?

@AveryCaudill

3 жыл бұрын

it does have certain advantages yeah, but it would have cost over a grand probably :/

You are smart by living in your own RV for college. I lived in a 40x8 old trailer home when I went to college. Bought it for 2300 and sold it 3 years later for 1800. My rent for 3 years of college was 500 and if I lived elsewhere it would have cost a minimum of 4000 in the mid 70's. Study and do your best in school.

how tall are you?

@AveryCaudill

4 жыл бұрын

Shane Mcnaughton 5’ 10” I think maybe a little taller

@shanemcnaughton7717

4 жыл бұрын

@@AveryCaudill awesome dude! im around the same height was just making sure, im going to look at a box truck tomorrow off craigslist so wish me luck! youve inspired me big time cant wait to see what comes of it

@AveryCaudill

4 жыл бұрын

Shane Mcnaughton awesome man good luck! It’s a lot of work but super rewarding

Divorced mom of 2. Can you help me?

I had subscribed and hit the like and was about to get my friends and family to do the same but what turned me off was the BLM post. Sorry don’t support terror or racist groups.

@AveryCaudill

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to not have you on board 😘

@josephcelestine1945

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not I unsubscribed, don’t support others who support terrorist.

@AveryCaudill

3 жыл бұрын

@@josephcelestine1945 yeah, I said glad to "not" have you ;)

For the love of god why would you have to sharpen a putty knife into a knife rather than just use an actual knife? 😂

@AveryCaudill

3 ай бұрын

That’s just what worked best after trying a few options haha