Thor Vegas Axis doghouse insulation Engine heat and noise mod

Doghouse insulation install

[@SoCalSurfer69]

Thanks for the video. I was worried about getting a gas RV because of the noise and heat but now I think we can go that route and just do what you did. Thanks!

[@Flingblingjs]

Great modification! Will definitely follow your directions. That dog house is SO HOT too!!

[@JodysJourney]

Very helpful. Thanks!

[@dalegribble60]

Slick install. I would have been fighting with a full sheet. Love the template method. We have the identical rig for just over a year now. Definitely going to give this a try. Question: at the end of the video, were you insulating elsewhere? I can't quite make out or picture the engine compartment with the doghouse off. Thanks for posting and happy travels!

[@Thesaltymedic36]

Amazing. Well worth the money. I didnt see a before insulation temp???? I saw 88 degrees after insulation.

[@handymanlearningrvs1532]

I didn’t get a temperature gun to after I was done. It was very hot before Insulation.

[@gusramirez3928]

I love your modifications to the RV. I plan to buy a Thor Vegas 24.1 in the fall. I’m looking at 2016 or 15 in good condition. If you come across one or know a good place to go, please advise. Unfortunately, I live in Puerto Rico and won’t be able to relocate around the end of the summer. Need to clean up some finances. Thanks

[@cherylmoody2479]

Where can I get a replacement seal that goes around the engine cover

[@magnificentollie]

This is a very good tutorial, thank you. What did you use to clean the surfaces inside the doghouse? I had an RV shop replace my engine compartment insulation (inside of the doghouse) but it's adhesive failed before I even got it on the road....

[@handymanlearningrvs1532]

I cleaned it with spraynine. Then right before I remove the paper backing off the insulation. I cleaned it one more time with rubbing alcohol To guarantee a strong adhesion.

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

I enjoyed the vid. Where did you purchase the Thor?

[@conniepenney5340]

Hi, so I absolutely appreciate this tutorial and did it today on our new to us 2018 axis......awesome! I was hoping you could take a look at an issue we have with our awning....the arm seems to get in front of the actual awing and can locate the problem. Could you take a look through video?

[@handymanlearningrvs1532]

Yeah I’ll take a look at it to for you. My email address is [e-mail]

[@conniepenney5340]

That’s so nice of you....I actually called carefree and got the service manual that showed how to adjust the arms and that helped......I will ask though. Does your slide leak a all?

[@nautiquecowboynautiquecowb5317]

Thanks for doing this video I've had my thor axis bought it new in 2016 and I'm ready to do this project what material did you use thanks for any help.

[@grantstockdale9848]

Did I interpret the Db reduction correctly? Before insulation 87 Db and after 37 Db? Incredible!!

[@handymanlearningrvs1532]

Hello the 87Db is with doghouse engine cover removed. It was 66Db with doghouse engine cover on before insulation and 37Db after insulating.

[@diannemccarthy8685]

That is very cool. Hopefully there is another way for heat to escape.

[@handymanlearningrvs1532]

It doesn’t change air flow to the engine compartment. It stops sound and radiant heat from entering the RV. The E-series van oem doghouse and engine compartment are insulated.

[@terrymcfarland809]

Hi, We loved your video and bought what you suggested on Amazon. We just finished doing it but have some leftover insulation. Is there room to put 2 layers on insulation in the doghouse? Can't tell if there will be room.

[@handymanlearningrvs1532]

I don’t know but one layer should be plenty.

[@terrymcfarland809]

@@handymanlearningrvs1532 thank you...

[@towncountryfurniturepiqua4541]

Does the tape to seal the seems come with the insulation? And which insulation did you use?

[@handymanlearningrvs1532]

Sorry it doesn’t.

[@johnm8078]

What product did you use and where did you get it?

[@handymanlearningrvs1532]

I got the insulation and tape from Amazon here’s a link. Dynamat 11905 Hoodliner 32" x 54" x 3/4" Thick Self-Adhesive Sound Deadener www.amazon.com/dp/B00069QLVC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lMRtFbR05V505 Dynamat 13100 Dynatape 1-1/2in x 30ft www.amazon.com/dp/B002WP362U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tNRtFbVAEE42T

[@abbiebeast]

What's the material your using what's a link to it

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

I meant the insulation?

[@Wayne55125]

Why isn’t Thor doing this at the factory?

[@Flingblingjs]

What happened to your purchase list?

[@handymanlearningrvs1532]

Here is what I used. Dynamat 11905 Hoodliner 32" x 54" x 3/4" Thick Self-Adhesive Sound Deadener www.amazon.com/dp/B00069QLVC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lryDDb5PP5YT5 Dynamat 13100 Dynatape 1-1/2in x 30ft www.amazon.com/dp/B002WP362U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YryDDb4400SPY

[@mikebachmann4590]

Thanks for the tip! I used noico and used two layers. Plus some strips of sound deadening. Im sure Ill have the same results as you (i hope) Have you done the floor yet? I bet that would also make a huge difference. Im still shocked the doghouse came with nothing behind it. Horrible!

[@mikervlife6653]

@@handymanlearningrvs1532 I was curios

[@lass-inangeles7564]

You are measuring a sound difference with loud music playing in background? Ha ha ha! Clueless! Background noise (music) makes it stressful to listen to, and prevents focus. DIY videos should never have music as a rule. Good solution and modification, that was ruined with the excessive noise of music.

[@handymanlearningrvs1532]

The DB readings were with nothing on but the engine no background noise to interfere.

[@absolutelyknowbody]

I bet you're fun at parties.