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Hi Group- I know there is always discussion in this topic, I have
reviewed the threads. I just reviewed the link to John Finn's 1982
doghouse insulation. I cannot seem to find a common method of
application. Do you use the spray glue? Or just apply directly. I
received the insulation from Stephen Birtles. It seems very sticky. Do
most cut a template out of paper or cardboard, and then cut out the
insulation? Or is it wise to cut the insulation to fit? The top part
of the house seems to be the most challenging, around the curved top
areas, where the 2 pieces split. Is it wise to add some fender washers
after the insulation is on to keep it there?
Thank you
Stephen
81 FC-33SB
Plant City,FL

I made paper patterns. You're too late. I offered them to the group
a few weeks ago but now I've thrown them away. I used the spray glue
that came with insulation I bought from JC Whitney. Took a couple of
hours once the lid was off the doghouse. I just used sheets of paper
and taped them together. Didn't need any washers.

Kerry
82 FC 35
Denver

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen H" <share@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Group- I know there is always discussion in this topic, I have
> reviewed the threads. I just reviewed the link to John Finn's 1982
> doghouse insulation. I cannot seem to find a common method of
> application. Do you use the spray glue? Or just apply directly. I
> received the insulation from Stephen Birtles. It seems very sticky. Do
> most cut a template out of paper or cardboard, and then cut out the
> insulation? Or is it wise to cut the insulation to fit? The top part
> of the house seems to be the most challenging, around the curved top
> areas, where the 2 pieces split. Is it wise to add some fender washers
> after the insulation is on to keep it there?
> Thank you
> Stephen
> 81 FC-33SB
> Plant City,FL
>

I know we have used the mylar faced insulation to keep the heat out of the
coach. But is there an insulation out that will do that and also absorb the
sound? It seems that the Mylar faced will keep bouncing noise around and that it
makes its way out the radiator and any other opening in that compartment.
Ernie-83pt40 in Texas, trying to dry out from all the rain


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I've used 3M-77 spray contact adheasive, held for the 6years I had
the coach, a couple of years since. Cleaned it with a putty-knife,
very little remaining, made the doghouse cover (top part) in one
piece so that it holds itself pretty well. The contact adheasive has
to be applied properly, and the foam soaks it up so the foam side has
to be applied liberally, if you do it wrong I'm sure it will fail.

Others have used 3M-90, a stronger version, probably a good idea.

I also applied one to a doghouse which was the pressure-sensitive
backing, stuck very well. Clean the surface first for best results.

Another FC I had I applied a lead quilted product, very expensive and
very heavy, it needed to be mechanically fastened which worked well
as the lead inner layer keeps its shape between fasteners. I drilled
the fasteners through from the carpet side before carpeting, the flat
sheet-metal plates hide well under there.

I feel that all methods work if properly prepared/used, I've had no
failures. Just like painting, prep is the most important step.

- Jeff Miller
in Holland, MI


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen H" <share@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi Group- I know there is always discussion in this topic, I have
> reviewed the threads. I just reviewed the link to John Finn's 1982
> doghouse insulation. I cannot seem to find a common method of
> application. Do you use the spray glue? Or just apply directly. I
> received the insulation from Stephen Birtles. It seems very sticky.
Do
> most cut a template out of paper or cardboard, and then cut out the
> insulation? Or is it wise to cut the insulation to fit? The top
part
> of the house seems to be the most challenging, around the curved
top
> areas, where the 2 pieces split. Is it wise to add some fender
washers
> after the insulation is on to keep it there?
> Thank you
> Stephen
> 81 FC-33SB
> Plant City,FL
>

Thank all who replied in this matter. I will give it a go this weekend, and
see how it sticks!

I will post pics in the wanderlodge forum, under photos section-
wanderlodge3208 1981 restoration pics.



Thanks again all



Stephen

81 FC-33SB

Plant City, Fl





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Sent: Thursday, May 04, 2006 5:17 PM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Doghouse Insulation



I've used 3M-77 spray contact adheasive, held for the 6years I had
the coach, a couple of years since. Cleaned it with a putty-knife,
very little remaining, made the doghouse cover (top part) in one
piece so that it holds itself pretty well. The contact adheasive has
to be applied properly, and the foam soaks it up so the foam side has
to be applied liberally, if you do it wrong I'm sure it will fail.

Others have used 3M-90, a stronger version, probably a good idea.

I also applied one to a doghouse which was the pressure-sensitive
backing, stuck very well. Clean the surface first for best results.

Another FC I had I applied a lead quilted product, very expensive and
very heavy, it needed to be mechanically fastened which worked well
as the lead inner layer keeps its shape between fasteners. I drilled
the fasteners through from the carpet side before carpeting, the flat
sheet-metal plates hide well under there.

I feel that all methods work if properly prepared/used, I've had no
failures. Just like painting, prep is the most important step.

- Jeff Miller
in Holland, MI


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen H" <share@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi Group- I know there is always discussion in this topic, I have
> reviewed the threads. I just reviewed the link to John Finn's 1982
> doghouse insulation. I cannot seem to find a common method of
> application. Do you use the spray glue? Or just apply directly. I
> received the insulation from Stephen Birtles. It seems very sticky.
Do
> most cut a template out of paper or cardboard, and then cut out the
> insulation? Or is it wise to cut the insulation to fit? The top
part
> of the house seems to be the most challenging, around the curved
top
> areas, where the 2 pieces split. Is it wise to add some fender
washers
> after the insulation is on to keep it there?
> Thank you
> Stephen
> 81 FC-33SB
> Plant City,FL
>







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Stephen- don't forget to get the foil tape to cover your seams. Makes the
job look great. Ernie-83pt40 in Texas


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