AMonger
Veteran Expediter
Wow, that looks perfect. Good size, grommets all the way around, sturdy yet still looks light-weight. You da man.
two ideas for better cooling of the CV
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Wow, that looks perfect. Good size, grommets all the way around, sturdy yet still looks light-weight. You da man.
RLENT
Veteran Expediter
Actually there are no grommets ....
But it is padded and definitely has some insulating value in practice - lying in my bunk and reaching around behind the curtain I have at times felt a very significant temperature difference (more than 10 to 15 degrees)
AMonger
Veteran Expediter
Actually there are no grommets ....
But it is padded and definitely has some insulating value in practice - lying in my bunk and reaching around behind the curtain I have at times felt a very significant temperature difference (more than 10 to 15 degrees)
This the one we're talking about?
"The lightweight superinsulator for warmth and protection. Made of same materials developed for NASA/Apollo space missions. Reflects and retains up to 90% of radiated body heat. Compact, durable, flexible even in sub-freezing temperature. Windproof, waterproof, grommets in all corners easy to clean, just wipe off dirt, fade resistant colors, full edge binding, radar reflective material. Measures 82" x 50". Inside colors may vary."
That's from the site that you linked.
Did you get a defective one without the grommets?
In the area of cooling, I am still trying to figure out a way to run my small generator without having to chain it under the van when sleeping. I am considering building and attaching a 24" wide 12" deep and 24" high tool box type strucure to the left rear door. It would extend about 5" past the rear bumper. I plan to store and run the generator from there. Next is to find a used roof top RV AC unit. I have not seen anyone do this rear door addon as yet. Any ideas or suggestions? Is it legal to extend past the rear bumper?
flattop40
Expert Expediter
I have seen what you are talking about and when I get my generator I am doing the same thing. You can get premade 18x18x24 under trailer tool box that will do the trick. Mounted on the back door. The one I saw was on an E-1 van that was red. The only thing I didn't like about his set up was he had an external 6 gallon tank mounted on top. I am going to replace my fuel pump just because of age but when I do I am replacing it with a fuel pump that has a 3rd line on it like they use on rv's and going to run a line to the back of the van with a quick disconnect, then just connect it when I want to use it. As long as the van has gas so will the generator.
I could be wrong but I think you can extend past your bumper up to 3' before you have to flag it.
flattop40
Expert Expediter
Here are 2 links for the underbody tool boxes.
Trailer Parts Superstore - Aluminum Underbody Toolbox, 18" x 18" x 24" #1705100
Underbody Tool Box 18x18x24
Trailer Parts Superstore - Aluminum Underbody Toolbox, 18" x 18" x 24" #1705100
Underbody Tool Box 18x18x24
