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Ply lining a 110... / sleeping in a landy!
Jimbo:
I bought some sound proofing felt-type stuff from the local motor factors. Stuck it to the sides and roof with evostik (did it in the summer, so everything was dry inside - and the heat made the stink of the evostik even better :evil:).
I then cut polystyrene sheet (25mm thick from Wickes) to fit the side panels between the vertical ribs - and then screwed 5mm ply to the side panels.
This has stopped all the condensation, and made it easier to here the stereo. I've slept in it a couple of times since the summer, and it was quite cosy.
spy:
Any chance of some pictures? Did you line the roof as well? What about the curves where the sides meet the roof?
Cheers,
Mike
Eeyore:
I sleep in mine throughout the year at events, race meets and socials. The polystyrene trick is a cracker for the side panals. For the roof I used some automotive barrier insulation - it's basically two films of aluminium seperated by a layer of bubble wrap. I stuck this over the large panal areas on the roof and put a layer over the ribs too.
If got automotive felt stuck to the tub sides, the bulkhead and the top and sides of the wheel boxes, this is then covered with some car compatible carpet for toughness.
The next trick, is to use some 50L 'Really Useful' boxes (five of em) and a tool bag to cover the floor. I now have flat area (including the side boxes) wide enough for a double air-bed and sufficient storage space for bedding, cookware and general detritus. I've used this for several holidays over europe and it's been great.
gamekeeperjames:
pics please eeyore
MudRat:
I have a wife, a king size bed and a duvet, it does me proud every night! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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