kathleenc
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Post by kathleenc on Feb 26, 2014 17:46:10 GMT -8
Mom and I recently had a 40 ft Spartan restored to put on the ranch.
It's fabulous BUT gets really really hot when the sun is high and really really cold when it's cold out.
The trailer itself is heavily insulated but the windows change the situation. Any suggestions on how to stop this?
I think blackout drapes would work for the sun but not sure what to do about the cold.
Need something that fits close to the underside of the window so cold doesn't flow in and down onto people sleeping below.
I would love to hear any and all ideas you creative restorers can come up with!
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Post by lovnvintage on Feb 26, 2014 18:10:14 GMT -8
The rear window in my Shasta has the lower curtain rod also and holds the curtain against the wall. I made my curtains 3 ply, interior material blackout lining and exterior facing material. Does a great job of blocking sun, light and breezes. Not sure if it would work in yours but works for me. Of course I haven't stayed in it below freezing or over 90 yet.
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Post by vikx on Feb 26, 2014 22:53:10 GMT -8
Also, skirting around the trailer bottom REALLY helps. It is fairly simple to build and should be lined with Styrofoam insulation or similar. The cold really seeps thru the floor...
Storm widows on the inside might be worth it in the winter. Personally, I would look into something translucent, like bubble wrap. Maybe a garden shop? I used it it on the shop skylights and it works pretty well.
Lining curtains with Reflectix might be good.
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Post by cowcharge on Mar 21, 2014 10:21:08 GMT -8
I'm planning on building storm windows for mine, probably from Lexan. Not sure if I'll hinge them under the cabinets or make them removable with Velcro. But either way, I think the most important part is to have them isolated from the window frames, i.e. big enough to contact the walls and not the frames. Those window frames are a direct exit route for heat.
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Post by harryinwis on Nov 13, 2016 8:18:03 GMT -8
After camping out on a frozen lake last year during a fishing trip, I learned that NOT having my windows insulated was a huge mistake! When it hit -15f my windows turned to ice. This year I made some more modifications. I have covered some of the windows with a reflectics- 1in foam board- reflectics combo. And some of the windows I have used that clear plastic sheeting that you shrink on with a hair dryer. I did leave one window (a crank out) not covered so I could allow air intake for running the heater and when cooking. I use my Fantastic roof vent to help control condensation.
I have also replaced the vintage door (it had jalosie windows the entire height) with a new door with only one window. I also lined the floor with interlocking 1/2in foam tiles from Home Depot.
As soon as it get cold here in Wisconsin and the ice is thick enough, I will let you know how it goes...
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