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Carpenter Local 745
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Next E150 question.
What have you guys been using to insulate the ceiling in cargo vans?
I just want to keep the heat down a little while I am parked looking for stuff in the back.
BTW I have my Pioneer head unit and back up camera waiting to go in the van too. With that said, I need my modifications to be simple, the stereo install is providing to be less than simple.
I just donʻt have time.
I just want to keep the heat down a little while I am parked looking for stuff in the back.
BTW I have my Pioneer head unit and back up camera waiting to go in the van too. With that said, I need my modifications to be simple, the stereo install is providing to be less than simple.
I just donʻt have time.
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Personally I use a radiant barrier insulation comprised of one PVC sheet, a foil sheet and inner layer of "bubble wrap" Cut to fit the spaces between the side-to-side support ribs, double layered and attached using a spray adhesive of some sort---3M is my go to source but HomeDepot, Lowe's etc has decent alternatives.
So if time is an issue did you look into what's required for your stereo installation before beginning?
So if time is an issue did you look into what's required for your stereo installation before beginning?
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Personally I use a radiant barrier insulation comprised of one PVC sheet, a foil sheet and inner layer of "bubble wrap" Cut to fit the spaces between the side-to-side support ribs, double layered and attached using a spray adhesive of some sort---3M is my go to source but HomeDepot, Lowe's etc has decent alternatives.
So if time is an issue did you look into what's required for your stereo installation before beginning?
So if time is an issue did you look into what's required for your stereo installation before beginning?
I did my research, but I have been working a lot lately and spare time is an issue.
I donʻt trust leaving my "loaded with tools" van at an installers shop so I have to fit the stereo install where time permits.
I pre spliced my wires together and planned out the wire routing already, I just have to make time to put the parts together in the van.
Iʻll look for the insulation at Loweʻs. I also want to add sound deadener to the metal shelves in the back too. My wife says it sounds like a marching band(snare drums) back there when I drive over bumps.
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The Lowe's et al radiant barrier insulation I mention is a lesser quality than I use---I found mine here: Reflective Insulation That might be more than you need or want but a single stock roll will do a van with at least two full layers on side walls and ceiling.
A full roll would run you about $200 or slightly less. This product might work on the underside of your rear metal shelving too.
FWIW one thing I find that's most helpful reducing noise is a 3/4" plywood floor and filling the door cavities with unfaced fiberglass insulation. I made laminated door panels, patterns from the existing panels Ford used on a lot of vans. Those were either a pressed paper or plastic sheet material---pretty stout and make for a perfect fit.
A full roll would run you about $200 or slightly less. This product might work on the underside of your rear metal shelving too.
FWIW one thing I find that's most helpful reducing noise is a 3/4" plywood floor and filling the door cavities with unfaced fiberglass insulation. I made laminated door panels, patterns from the existing panels Ford used on a lot of vans. Those were either a pressed paper or plastic sheet material---pretty stout and make for a perfect fit.
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