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LD floor construction (Insulate for cold weather?)
Yahoo Message Number: 118955
I have a 94' LD MidBath and have noticed in the recent upper 20's and lower 30 degree temperatures we've had recently in Florida that the floor seems cold even though it's carpeted.
 I will soon be replacing the carpeting that covers the hall, bath and rear lounge area and am now thinking of using the thickest carpet padding I can find to better insulate the floor. Suggestions?
 The Factory said they use 1 inch staples to tack it down but suggested I use 3/4" staples so as to not puncture any water lines located under the flooring. Not sure if the 3/4" will pucker with the thicker insulation? Suggestions?
 The LD keeps a comfortable temperature with just a small Sunbeam electric ceramic heater set on the lower setting of 68-72 degrees.
 I have noticed it feels colder (drafts) under the sofas where the outside storage compartments are located. I'm thinking insulating these would help keep the interior warmer and draft free!
 There is a slot opening under each sofa that is 1" by 14" and us totally opened to the interior of the outside storage compartment although the sofa cushion sitting on top of the opening does help insulate it somewhat.
 I've read posts on what to do to insulate the vents and windows. (Only the large skylight metal frame above the shower gets really cold and I have insulated that with a thick piece of upholstery foam. The frame is not thermally broken, and lets cold transfer into the interior. The smaller vents don't get cold at all!) I have Andy's "Eureka 2" CD and read his great tips on insulating the front cab area.
 I would love to hear what anyone did to better insulate their rear lounge/sleeping area for extreme cold weather camping.
 This group has really been tremendous in providing loads of information on improving our LD RV's.

Thanks!

Ed 94' 26.5' MidBath Red Lazy Daze named "TranQuility"
 
Re: LD floor construction (Insulate for cold weather?)
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Yahoo Message Number: 118975
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I have noticed it feels colder (drafts) under the sofas where the outside storage compartments are located. I'm thinking insulating these would help keep the interior warmer and draft free!
Outside storage compartments above the floor level do have wall and floor insulation. Those typically are separated from the interior by only a thin wall. However, the compartment door may not be insulated. Some of us have cut Styrofoam inserts to custom fit the door, and this definitely helps. Still, it only takes a small temperature differential to create drafts, and the moving air will 'feel colder', even if it's not.

Steve
2004 FL
2013 Honda Fit