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#1 ski3pin

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Posted 15 November 2011 - 05:42 PM

During cold weather camping we have noticed quite a bit of condensation/moisture where our sleeping pad meets the cabover board. We are sure to pull out our pads and dry them after trips. Borrowing from others ideas for uses of the reflectix material, I joined two 2' wide pieces and then cut to shape to fit in the cabover. The sleeping pad will then rest on top of this. I will report on what improvement we find and also how the materials holds up with our body weight.

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Posted 15 November 2011 - 05:51 PM

Sounds like a good idea, ski3pin. Posted Image
I haven't noticed any condensation on my camper sleeping cushions...but that's probably because I haven't looked. Posted Image

About a year ago I added a piece 1/2" closed-cell foam under my stock bed cushions/pads -- not for insulation but for more padding...but I suppose that is doing the same thing as the Reflectix would do -- warding off condensation.
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Posted 15 November 2011 - 09:27 PM

Great idea and please post the results.
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Posted 15 November 2011 - 09:34 PM

Great idea and please post the results.


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Posted 15 November 2011 - 09:59 PM

The 2-inch mattress pieces that came with my FWC have fabric on the top and waterproof vinyl on the bottom. These came standard on my Eagle in 2008. Is this unusual, or do others have this as well?
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#6 MarkBC

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Posted 15 November 2011 - 10:12 PM

The 2-inch mattress pieces that came with my FWC have fabric on the top and waterproof vinyl on the bottom. These came standard on my Eagle in 2008. Is this unusual, or do others have this as well?

Mine, too -- in my 2005 FWC Hawk.
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Posted 15 November 2011 - 11:07 PM

I have a 2011 eagle. I noticed condensation after a trip this fall. I think, though far from certain, 2 layers would be better in the sense that, keeping cold air from hot, reduces condensation. Reflecting the cold out(down)and reflecting the warmth in(up) would be best. I will try this this spring (we live in New England) and will report back.
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#8 SunMan

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Posted 15 November 2011 - 11:14 PM

The 2-inch mattress pieces that came with my FWC have fabric on the top and waterproof vinyl on the bottom. These came standard on my Eagle in 2008. Is this unusual, or do others have this as well?


Never heard of this feature before. The ones on my 2003 are all fabric.
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Posted 16 November 2011 - 12:41 AM

I have been thinking about the best way to insulate the cabover. Came to the conclusion that this was at least the best place to start. Will be interested in how it works for you.

Where are you getting your Reflectix from?
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Posted 16 November 2011 - 12:47 AM

Where are you getting your Reflectix from?


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