Any cheap and quick ways to insulate above engine?

Chopper Scott · July 24, 2011, 02:38:25 PM

I do remember after a long, long drive with cooler temps and finding a place to call it quits that I sure enjoyed the nice warm bed and such that the ole Detroit gave me!!

belfert · July 24, 2011, 04:14:47 PM

The whole reason I am trying to do this cheap and quick is because I have no idea how I want to finish the area. I don't want to do all the work and then rip it out later because it won't work with my final plan.

I shouldn't have any problem getting carpet. I will have to secure it along one edge so it doesn't just slide down.

rv_safetyman · July 24, 2011, 05:16:01 PM

Brian, I don't know if your bus has access panels in the floor at the rear. Eagles do and if you don't get the hold down screws tight, (or don't install them) I am told that the pressure in the engine compartment can lift the panels. That might be a good reason for the lead. It is easy to install and you can reuse it when you do the area for real.

Jim

happycamperbrat · July 24, 2011, 05:49:19 PM

Quote from: belfert on July 24, 2011, 06:21:57 AM

Teresa, I don't mind spending $50 or so on a temporary fix. I've wasted a lot more money than that on stupider things.

LOL!! I was born in Arkansas......... what can I say?

Teresa, with the heart of a true redneck

prevost82 · July 26, 2011, 03:32:26 PM

I put 3 1/2" Roxul insulation on the interior side of the fire wall over the engine area. Ferred it out with 2x4's and covered it with 3/4" plywood. No noise or heat.
Roxul is good for a 1000 deg C. and is sound proof ... I used it in the generator area too.

wal1809 · July 26, 2011, 09:19:02 PM

I put 2 inch foam board screwed to the floor under our bed. The outside of the bed is not done but it cut a lot of heat.

happycamperbrat · July 26, 2011, 10:38:50 PM

Really, maybe you should go ahead and get foam board. It is cheap and easy to lay down, tape the edges together and then redesign and reuse later when you know what you want.......

zubzub · July 27, 2011, 03:24:43 AM

problem with foam board is it is flammable and toxic...plus I would guess off gasses in high heat... Roxul is pretty great if you can spare the inches..

luvrbus · July 27, 2011, 06:30:16 AM

There is a outfit in Wayzata MN RPP (spelling?) where I ordered the lead lined drywall and plywood from when needed maybe they have some reject stuff that would work for you.
I have done special orders with them for 3/4 and 1/2 plywood with different lead thickness the 1/4 inch lead sandwich 4 x 8 is some heavy stuff 1/32 is not bad

good luck