Cargo trailer conversion insulation Part 1

Starting the toy hauler/camper build on our 20x8.5x7 cargo trailer. we used one inch insulation in the walls because that's how thick the studs are, and 2 inch in the celling for the same reason. The trailer is a legend thunder they are made here in Michigan.
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[@joeyc66]

that tape measure trick earned you a subscriber lol, love it

[@nauidiver227]

Tape measure cutting trick is genius 👌

[@freighter1097]

Sharp looking trailer and excellent job on the insulation. Looking forward to seeing the progress.

[@stephenbrecher7720]

More videos please. Love your attitude...wish I was more laid back like you, lol

[@billcaudill5985]

This is exactly the size I was thinking of getting...looks like a GREAT start... cant wait to see your progress... I'm excited for you both.... looking forward to your next video update

[@knpjdad]

Just bought a 7x14 and looking for ideas! Thank You for posting!

[@clintstinytrailerconversio5560]

You did a nice Job... wonderful what 2 working together can get done.

[@paullee4042]

Best video totally enjoyed watching you two at work, looking forward to more content.

[@rodneysherwin4489]

EXCELLENT -- TAA.. THE TWO OF YOU WILL STAY TOASTY WARM IN THAT ICE BOX TRLR.

[@paulortiz8063]

It really, really helps to have an excellant assistant and co-executive producer to help with everything! Sometimes you can't do everything alone! (Except for surgery and dental i do pretty much everything by myself. It is just almost always easier!) I like that you don't talk so much. Enough to explain but not so much as to be annoying. And no 'happy talk'! So BIG bonus points for that!!! And no annoying music!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 SUPER BIG BONUS POINTS ON THAT!!! Questions: what about the floor? Not going to insulate the floor? I think that would be a mistake if you're in really hot or cold climate conditions. And from the snow on the ground your flooring needs some consideration, imho! If your feet are warm--- your warm. And if your feet are cold--- ditto! But a super nice, practical demonstration! ON TO ELECTRICAL!!!! 😳😳😳 SHOCKING I KNOW! (A little bit of my humor.) Thanks a bunch!

[@Matthew-nx8lw]

Nice job! You and I are on a similar timeline hehe, I just purchased a similar size cargo trailer for conversion. I currently just drove to South Dakota from New England to create my domicile / mailing address, reg.,. as I’m now officially a full time nomad and will be off grid 100%. I’m starting to remove interior panels to begin insulation install tomorrow. Yes I’m building while on the road. It’s kinda funny in that it’s below zero ( -8 degrees as I write this) most of this week here in SD, so I’m using a propane heater just as you are! I’m recording but not sure if I’ll post.

[@anitamafoa6361]

Looks like you’ve got a great start to some awesome adventures! Can’t wait to follow you on your journey. God bless!

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

Great work..was it just me, or did the door window outline look off center??loved the tape measure slide method, hope it stays true!!

[@freedomspack6311]

Im about to do this on a smaller scale so glad ur making these videos

[@rudygeorgiamulesandcountry1594]

I certain the Aluminum studded trailer will prove very sturdy and lighter in weight to tow, however; each one of those Aluminum studs are going to act as heat sinks o ducting interior heat to the outside trailer skin . Personally I would not have permitted the foam insulation to come into direct contact with the exterior skin for the same reason. Also 2x studded walls would have allowed a larger cavity for additional insulation. With 1-1/2"" wood studded walls I would have utilized 1" of rigid foil faced insulation in the walls with the foil facing inward and a 1/2" airspace between the insulation and the outter metal skin. Same method in the ceiling, 1-1/2" foam, foil facing inwardwith a 1/2" inch air gap toward the outside.. With 7 foot ceilings I'd have 2" inches of riigid foam in the floor spaced the same manner as the walls & ceiling. I'd also ventilate the 1/2" air spacings to the outside.

[@Bullwolf1965]

What a great team!

[@mikehanson4430]

Awesome work this is what I'm looking to do !

[@StonnieDennis]

Very Nice!

[@vanghost4life]

I used Havelock wool and it made a big difference with my insulation. I was going to use foam on the floor but it turned out I had ordered enough to do my floors. Hence I have wool in the walls ceiling and floor. I'm warm as toast in the winter and cool as a cucumber in the winter.

[@jiiienterprise9304]

I like it !!!

[@Freeakshowgovt]

Awesome job and great teamwork! I watch this one and I'm watching your second one. But I don't see any coming after the second one when you do the electrical rough wiring? Did you guys disappear with this thing? LOL

[@DonPatr0L]

Looking to do a similar approach for my car trailer. Making it more comfortable for my dog in the summer. I run a 7200BTU AC unit that helps, but struggles to really cool since the heat just comes right through the panels. Assuming you did the same setup under the rear ramp?

[@tweston1328]

do you have the link to the nashua aluminum cheaper tape you used?

[@OleHuggieBear]

How do u get the self tapping screws out ? Without tearing up the plywood?

[@serenityseeker239]

I'm in the same process with my 24' cargo but I really like that Aluminum trailer you have what manufacturers is that?

[@battlebob7241]

Unfortunately those aluminum studs are not going to help with keeping the heat inside. They will act as thermal bridges to the outside. The good thing is you are limiting their physical contact to the inside with wooden strips and then presumably some paneling of some sort. Soft wood has an R value of about 1.4 per inch. So at every point where the the paneling makes contact with the wood strip and aluminum stud you will be lucky to have an R value of about 1. You can calculate interior surface area and the percentage of those points averaged with the good R value areas to find its overall impact. Probably not a huge impact, just not ideal. Would of been a problem without wood strips and paneling directly attached to the aluminum. None the less, great job on insulating the trailer as there will always be areas of thermal loss such as the windows, doors and vents.

[@nauidiver227]

What do you think about using sound deadner

[@battlebob7241]

@@nauidiver227 - If by sound deadner, you mean mineral wool, then yes, that is pretty decent insulation. I know some manufacturers make 2 versions of mineral wool bats. One for thermal insulation and one for sound insulation. They are pretty similar but I believe the R value is a little lower for the sound variant.

[@100Denario]

Will you insulate the floor too?

[@btrentturner1]

What type of insulation are you using?

[@scotthlady1490]

Sick