Jack,Thank you for your post. "Sounds" like the way to go.What is R-MAX and what is the source? How thick was the lead sheeting?R-Max is 3/4" thick tan foam (polyisocyanate) with aluminum foil on one side and a layer of thin white plastic on the other side. It is available at Home Depot, Lowes, etc. About $10-12 per 4x8 sheet. The lead I used was thicker than what I planned because they cut me a piece of the thicker lead. I paid for 1 pound per square foot (1/64"), but received 2#/square foot. Jack
... My question is why arent you guys insulating the engine compartment? one it reduces HEAT and engine NOISE at the same time with less expence , and it does a wonderful job aat that. .. Randall > onemule
Gentleman, this quesstion/statement comes from one who would be considered Pre-newbie, While in high school i worked for a motorhome company that solely worked on Cortez motorhomes, and at the time they were the elite , being all metal construction, My question is why arent you guys insulating the engine compartment? one it reduces HEAT and engine NOISE at the same time with less expence , and it does a wonderful job aat that. I say this because i haven't the money to raise my roof ,and i stand 6'2" all the overhead space to me is very valuable, and it seems like its alot more expensive to raise the floor 3 times 2 with plywood and the other with insulating foam or what ever. scold me if you must but ? is there not another way. Randall > onemule
Quote from: onemule on April 11, 2006, 08:34:45 PMGentleman, this quesstion/statement comes from one who would be considered Pre-newbie, While in high school i worked for a motorhome company that solely worked on Cortez motorhomes, and at the time they were the elite , being all metal construction, My question is why arent you guys insulating the engine compartment? one it reduces HEAT and engine NOISE at the same time with less expence , and it does a wonderful job aat that. I say this because i haven't the money to raise my roof ,and i stand 6'2" all the overhead space to me is very valuable, and it seems like its alot more expensive to raise the floor 3 times 2 with plywood and the other with insulating foam or what ever. scold me if you must but ? is there not another way. Randall > onemuleOne Mule,One of the reasons I don't insulate the engine room is that it's awefully tight in there, even with my 671, clearance on the back side between the water manifold and access door is only about 1½". That's not a real joy to stick your hand behind at the best of times!I also have a Flx Metro here that has even less room.Dallas
Quote from: Dallas on April 12, 2006, 08:12:54 AMQuote from: onemule on April 11, 2006, 08:34:45 PMGentleman, this quesstion/statement comes from one who would be considered Pre-newbie, While in high school i worked for a motorhome company that solely worked on Cortez motorhomes, and at the time they were the elite , being all metal construction, My question is why arent you guys insulating the engine compartment? one it reduces HEAT and engine NOISE at the same time with less expence , and it does a wonderful job aat that. I say this because i haven't the money to raise my roof ,and i stand 6'2" all the overhead space to me is very valuable, and it seems like its alot more expensive to raise the floor 3 times 2 with plywood and the other with insulating foam or what ever. scold me if you must but ? is there not another way. Randall > onemuleOne Mule,One of the reasons I don't insulate the engine room is that it's awefully tight in there, even with my 671, clearance on the back side between the water manifold and access door is only about 1½". That's not a real joy to stick your hand behind at the best of times!I also have a Flx Metro here that has even less room.Dallas Dallas keep hammering you'll make it to 100 post before the end of the hour! Knuckle