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Canopy Insulation
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My first plan was to use spray foam b/c its efficient and will seal gaps, ect. However this will be pretty spendy (think $230 for appropriate sized kit, with some fudge factor).
Second plan is to use a form of foil bubble wrap type material. For ~$115 I could do two layers, with a small air gap inbetween. And use the small can of spray foam for the seams, ect.
Would the spray foam be worth twice the cost, is there another option I've missed?
I'm sure someone's done something similar, or has thought about it.
Thanks, Jon
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I'm also operating under the assumption that it will be hard to insulate it well, and that ventilation won't be a primary issue. My main concern is to stay warm. I'd rather crack a window than need six blankets, or a new sleeping bag
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- Jon Garrison
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I have a regular canopy and a sleeping platform that robs me of about a foot of height, so I chose to skip the insulation to maximize headroom. Good bag and cozy partner are the keys.
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1) I would strongly recommend gluing or spraying some kind of fabric/felt inside the canopy (or your insulation surface). My first truck came this way; second truck did not. Boy, did I learn how critical that was! Condensation dripping on you in the middle of the night and soaking your bag is very unpleasant. Insulating would of course help this, but I would still put some kind of felt layer over it to retain and re-evaporate any condensate.
2) I never insulated the canopy, but having good insulation under you, even on a platform, is crucial. A sleeping pad is not enough. A thick, dense foam pad over a big piece of foil-bubble insulation is my favorite combination. Then a big thick down bag wrapped in a wool blanket is downright cozy, even at -10F in an Alberta Rockies snowstorm. Of course, company can be awfully nice, too!
3) One or two candle lanterns hangiing from the roof heat the back amazingly well as you're going to bed and when you want to get up, even with a window partially open.
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Also, new heaters don't need vents and cost a couple hundy, run off propane. If you are doing that, or for that matter even cooking in there be careful and invest the $40 for a good CO2 sensor. For fabric, stick with wool, does not burn or melt and fumes are non-lethal, would think good will or army surplus could get your some old blankets for a liner and/or curtains.
Have fun and post pics.
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BTW anyone what to help out and buy my used snow tires (don't live in Tahoe anymore, cant justify the fuel)
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The catalytic heaters are nice, but a vented furnace has it's advantages. Less condensation is one of them. I lived in a van with a catalytic and it produced a lot of moisture. You also need a window open at least 1" while it's operating. A co2 detector is a must!
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At this point I need to focus on getting a comfy, level sleeping area... then I'll deal with building a sauna...
Thanks for the ideas everybody.
PS - I'll be helping a friend install vented propane heater and deep cycle for the fan later this week, should be fun. I'll try to post some pics
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There will be a raised plywood bed (eventually carpeted), insulation below, and a 4-inch thick foam pad. And from what I've heard, heat loss through the bed platform is probably most important.
Perhaps creating a panel by gluing thinner plywood sheets (~3/8") on either side of a sheet of rigid foam (~2") would give you a platform with the qualities you desire.
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