Thermal insulation for a 110 CSW - recommendations, please

[Troll Hunter]

I'm doing a total rebuild of my 110 CSW, and since we use it for frequent camping - sleeping in it - I'm asking for recommendations on the latest/best thermal insulation options. I want to cover virtually all internal surfaces. I think I've got the sound insulation covered, with heavy lead foil sheet sections to reduce the drumming on the major flat sections. I've had these fitted for a number of years and they seem to be pretty effective, and any thermal insulation should only augment it.

So, any and all suggestions will be gratefully received, thank you.

Mike

[swamijake]

I've used this stuff: https://www.banggood.com/2Mx50cm-High-D ... ehouse=USA

Can't say it's perfect but it's easy to use, cheap and has to do something.

[terayon]

Gents,
I've used a product called Quikroof from home depot. It's a super self-adhesive closed cell foil lined insulation. It mostly stops reverberation. I've used it on my '63 109, and a 64 beetle. Much better than without!


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[red90]

It depends how you want to finish things. From an insulation performance perspective, closed cell foam that is used for camping mats is the best you can buy. Spray on adhesive designed for foam will attach it to anything permanently. If you want to be able to remove it in the future, regular spray on adhesive is a better choice. On flat surfaces, you can used regular hard insulation board.

Keep in mind that there is not much use in going too crazy as the windows will always be a bad insulator. In addition, stopping drafts is a big thing to tackle.

I have an inch of insulation in most of my truck and frequently use it below -30.

[SMohan]

As far as the windows, when sleeping in my truck I use this removable insulation:

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They're cut slightly oversized so they stay put when installed for the night. They get lightly tucked into the recess of the window sills. I glued black felt to the sides facing out using some 3m spray adhesive. I could have a brightly lit disco party inside my truck and no one on the outside would be the wiser - it's totally stealth and blacked out! :D

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The insulation comes in various widths and rolls from Home Depot and is not pricey. The insulation will roll up in only one direction, so if you plan your cuts you can have the 'ribs' running vertically so it doesn't sag out of position when installed.
The felt was from Fabricland. If you can, wait til they have a sale because it's not cheap!
The whole kit stows in a net on my 3. Or it'll roll up for storing elsewhere.

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I kept the front windshield bare without the felt, so it doubles as a sunshade.
I crack a window open on each side of the truck to get some air flow to avoid any excess condensation - or I leave the sunroof ajar if I know it's not going to rain. (I also devised some bug netting secured with magnets so I can sleep with the windows ajar without getting eaten by mosquitos).
So far the coldest I've slept in there is -8 degrees. The insulation definitely helps keep some of the heat in the truck. It goes up and comes down fast too. And the silvery foil surface makes you feel like an astronaut sleeping in some type of space capsule. :happy2:

[Troll Hunter]

Thank you, all, for your input. I think that I'm going to go for the closed foam type of mat for the metal sections. And for the winows, it seems that Mohan's approach is very appropriate. Since we are frequently camping in northen BC or NYT, at frequently below zero Celcius, an overall efficient system is needed.

Thank you, again for your input.

Mike