Posted 2005-07-13 10:24 AM (#27997) Subject: Trailer Ceiling Insulation
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Posts: 157 Location: Perkiomenville, PA
I am intent on insulating and lining the ceiling and upper walls of my old Kingston gooseneck (no dressing room) trailer. I use it for camping sometimes and it sure would improve the comfort. Can anyone point me to a good source of info for this DIY'er? Do I mastic the insulation to the ceiling? What type is best? What type of finish material should I use and how do I attach it? Where do I buy all this?
Posted 2005-07-13 5:55 PM (#28020 - in reply to #27997) Subject: RE: Trailer Ceiling Insulation
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Posts: 489 Location: CA
Hi Evallone - Try using your "search" key in the upper left of the screen. There are lots of discussions about insulating you can look through, and some even have pictures. Sorry, I can't help you directly....No insulation in my trailer either!
Posted 2005-07-13 6:38 PM (#28022 - in reply to #27997) Subject: RE: Trailer Ceiling Insulation
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Posts: 524 Location: Lone Oak, Tx
Hi Eleanor,
There are many different ways to go about this as are there many different materials that you can use. I used the 1/2" foam insulation, OSme have used the 3/4" and others have used the bubblewrap type insulation, all of which would do the job ( if using the foam type, I would use the thicker insulation since your in PA). Some people have glued it on the walls and ceiling, I prefered not to. As far as lining the ceiling, again there are many different things you can use. I have used tongue and groove knotty pine paneling, others have used FRP panels glued to 1/4" plywood. There are many people out here have pictures or websites that can help you out ( I know they did me) and like gemm said you can do a search on the subject and come up with alot of info. Almost everything I have used in my installation as far as lumber and building materials I have bought from Lowes or Home Depot and everytihng I have mentioned above can be bought from there as well.
I will say if you are going to attach anything to the walls and ceiling like paneling you'll have to put up fir stripping to attach it to. It's not as hard as it sounds just time consuming.
I hope some of this helps.
Trailer Ceiling Insulation
I sure want to thank you folks for your help! Much appreciated.