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Insulate fiberglass canopy

Postby lerroy on Wed, 15 Nov 2017 10:12 +0000

Hi all quick question

Has anyone lined or insulated their fibre glass canopy?

I'm thinking I could sika some wood strutss onto the canopy and put foam between and carpet over maybe? It's purely just for camping and to keep things cooler in the back.
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Re: Insulate fiberglass canopy

Postby TOYZX on Wed, 15 Nov 2017 12:29 +0000

I'd just get some of that stuff they use for shed walls and roofs. Its like 20mm thick foil backed insulation.

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Re: Insulate fiberglass canopy

Postby lerroy on Wed, 15 Nov 2017 12:33 +0000

TOYZX wrote:I'd just get some of that stuff they use for shed walls and roofs. Its like 20mm thick foil backed insulation.

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Ah yep I know the stuff, sounds like a good plan just stick straight onto the canopy you reckon ?
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Re: Insulate fiberglass canopy

Postby Ozwaz on Wed, 15 Nov 2017 5:14 +0000

Insulbreak insulation, bout 240 a roll. It's closed foam sandwich type stuff, good gear.
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Re: Insulate fiberglass canopy

Postby gorilla5150 on Thu, 16 Nov 2017 10:44 +0000

Try Solarscreen insulation. Custom built and simply suction cap to each window. Only about $50 each delivered to your door. I wouldn't go with anything else. The temp drop in the back with the fridge going is amazing.
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Re: Insulate fiberglass canopy

Postby Critter350 on Mon, 20 Nov 2017 8:28 +0000

Keen to see some photos when you get it done, we use our fibreglass canopy as a camper too. Also do you have a condensation problems when you sleep in it? Even with a window open, the inside roof is very wet after a cold night.


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Re: Insulate fiberglass canopy

Postby lerroy on Mon, 20 Nov 2017 8:37 +0000

Critter350 wrote:Keen to see some photos when you get it done, we use our fibreglass canopy as a camper too. Also do you have a condensation problems when you sleep in it? Even with a window open, the inside roof is very wet after a cold night.


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Hi Crit

Yep that's been my experience so far and it wasn't even a really cold night.

Might be a month or two before its sorted but I'll keep you posted.
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Re: Insulate fiberglass canopy

Postby Critter350 on Mon, 20 Nov 2017 10:00 +0000

I’m wondering if a roof top vent at the highest point would fix it, to allow proper convection current? Bit worried about introducing a potential leak though, don’t want a wet swag.



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Re: Insulate fiberglass canopy

Postby lerroy on Mon, 20 Nov 2017 10:05 +0000

True I've thought about a vent to pressurize for dust as well, my canopy has nothing.

But leaks and bugs etc..
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Re: Insulate fiberglass canopy

Postby Andyfive on Mon, 20 Nov 2017 3:20 +0000

Critter350 wrote:I’m wondering if a roof top vent at the highest point would fix it, to allow proper convection current? Bit worried about introducing a potential leak though, don’t want a wet swag.


I have the Toyota rooftop vent and it seals good when closed. No issues with water ingress.
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Re: Insulate fiberglass canopy

Postby Critter350 on Mon, 20 Nov 2017 3:58 +0000

Does it prevent condensation when you sleep in the canopy?


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Re: Insulate fiberglass canopy

Postby Andyfive on Thu, 11 Jan 2018 4:58 +0000

Critter350 wrote:Does it prevent condensation when you sleep in the canopy?


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I can't say, never slept in the back.
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Re: Insulate fiberglass canopy

Postby wombat81 on Thu, 12 Apr 2018 8:04 +0000

May not be helpful, but I bought a roll of this and lined my aluminium canopy with it.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/ametalin-th ... n_p0810967

It's not the cheapest, but it makes a massive difference. The canopy was like an oven beforehand, even when in moderate sun. It was murder for the fridge and freezer. Now it stays at ambient or below inside, even in stifling heat and blazing sun. I can't comment on how it goes in the cold, but it's high quality stuff, so it should do well.

I cut the pieces to shape using a stanley knife, glued it on with sikaflex and added some flat head screws for extra holding power.
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