If you had it to do over again

[Porthole]

Originally Posted by Walker

There is also a huge difference in insulation between the 2. DRV has a problem over time of the batten type insulation falling down. And it is a production trailer vs a trailer that had a little more personal attention.

The insulation doesn't fall without walls, I don't know how it would with walls attached ?

[Cummins12V98]

"The insulation doesn't fall without walls, I don't know how it would with walls attached ?"

Some are saying the insulation falls behind the front and rear caps because of the space between cap and insulation.

Simple way to tell would be remove a couple clearance lights and shine a light into one and look into the other.

[Porkchop]

Please provide one proven, documented instance of insulation falling.

Bill

[Walker]

Our front cap and rear cap insulation has fallen. You can pull the lights at the top and it's not there. On our back cap, because we have an entertainment center instead of the windows, I drill several access holes behind the cabinets. Insulation is all at the bottom.
Over time and the vibration of miles, the insulation will break its glue bond and drop in the walls. The little bit of spray glue and compression doesn't hold forever.
Also, the next cold morning you have, take an infrared temp gun and measure the temp at the top of the exterior wall vs the bottom. If you have access to a FLIR set up, it makes it really interesting.

[rynosback]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

Please provide one proven, documented instance of insulation falling.

Bill

This guy pulled the cedar wall in the closet and this is what he saw. Have you been a lucky one not to have a HOT closet?

[Porthole]

Originally Posted by rynosback

This guy pulled the cedar wall in the closet and this is what he saw. Have you been a lucky one not to have a HOT closet?

Well that won't insulate very well.

As to a hot closet, our rig is new and the closet is hot. SO i'm not sure how much the insulation is playing compared to the lack of ventilation.
An AC duct in the closet would help.

[hdrider]

How old was the one with the insulation slid down?

[rynosback]

Originally Posted by hdrider

How old was the one with the insulation slid down?

It is a 2015 RSSA.

[Cummins12V98]

Originally Posted by Porthole

Well that won't insulate very well.

As to a hot closet, our rig is new and the closet is hot. SO i'm not sure how much the insulation is playing compared to the lack of ventilation.
An AC duct in the closet would help.

It's going to be HOT if the doors are closed, insulation or not!

[Porkchop]

Rynosback=That is NOT a picture of a DRV. Unless they sometime, some where started using wood to frame walls. And added a deep V to the molding for the front cap. No, my closet is not hot.
We never keep a trailer more than 2 years, so maybe. Is it possible, yes.

Bill

[rynosback]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

Rynosback=That is NOT a picture of a DRV. Unless they sometime, some where started using wood to frame walls. And added a deep V to the molding for the front cap. No, my closet is not hot.
We never keep a trailer more than 2 years, so maybe. Is it possible, yes.

Bill

Now that you point that out, I agree with you. This came from a guy posting in the DRV owners group stating it was from his 2015 RSSA. I guess there is still fake news on Facebook.

[Cummins12V98]

"I guess there is still fake news on Facebook."

HAAAAA!

[Fulltimer50]

NO WAY

[clev]

The first couple of trips with ours, in early spring, south Texas, our closet was extremely hot. I contracted a company to come to my home and blow in insulation in the front and rear caps. We removed the 5 running lights and used a 2 inch adapter to fit in the light holes. I have forgotten how much, but it took a lot of insulation to fill both voids. Now, even on >100 degree days, the closet is not hot.

[rynosback]

Wow! That sounds great. What company did you use and what kind of insulation was used?

[clev]

Hi ryno. I did this over a year ago and don't remember the type but it was top quality, chewed up material, that was compressed in big bales, and then fed into a hopper/chopper that blew it through the hose. As far as the company, I googled for a local company. The first picture is the mobile equipment and the second shows the operator with the hose:

[rynosback]

I was hoping that styrofoam was used for the insulation. I’m concerned with the lights leaking when it rains. It probably wouldn’t happen, but if it did, I’d worry about the insulation getting wet and possibly moldy.
It must not be happening to you. Your lights must be more water tight than mine.

[clev]

I don't think there's any way the lights can leak.......I hope. They are mounted in a piece rubber similar to a tight fitting grommet.

[rynosback]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

Rynosback=That is NOT a picture of a DRV. Unless they sometime, some where started using wood to frame walls. And added a deep V to the molding for the front cap. No, my closet is not hot.
We never keep a trailer more than 2 years, so maybe. Is it possible, yes.

Bill

Bill, it is a DRV cap. I actually know the owner and he said that the picture he posted was his actual cap. He said that he thinks that the b looking shape is just support for the cap.

[Cummins12V98]

Originally Posted by clev

I don't think there's any way the lights can leak.......I hope. They are mounted in a piece rubber similar to a tight fitting grommet.

I disagree as they certainly are not tight in the holes! The lights them selves do fit snug in the grommets.

Ryan I would have the same concern unless I sealed each rubber grommet to the cap.