I also have 3 slideouts in my rv.
Reflectix on rv roof.
Handbasket on 05 09 09 09 02am most anything that reflects and is spaced off the roof by a few inches will help.
Install roofing either by screwing corrugated metal screws through the thermal break and insulation to the purlin or install a standing seam roof.
4 x 25 ft roll industrial strength commercial grade no tear radiant barrier wrap for weatherproofing attics windows garages rv s ducts more.
I cut the reflectix to the pattern sizes and placed velcro at the top and bottom to attach them.
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The greatest source of heat when the sun is shining is the windows.
And in the past we ve mentioned the value of reflectix that wonderful insulation that looks like reflective silver bubble wrap for keeping warm during cold winter nights in our roadtrek.
If installing a standing seam roof use clips with thermal breaks.
The difference is amazing.
Reflectix has an r value of 4 5 and can be attached with reflectix foil tape.
Install at least a 3 4 thermal break.
I have my doubts that reflectix or any other reflecting fabric is going to much any good if it s placed in contact with the roof with no room for air to circulate.
A roll of reflective bubble wrap can be cut down to fit a standard rv hot water tank.
I use reflectix in the winter months to keep the warm air in and in the summer to keep the heat out.
Double bubble reflective foil insulation.
Plan now to attend the pack expo november 8 11 in chicago.
Reflectix is equally valuable for keeping cool on hot sunny days.
Tape the seams with a reflectix foil tape goal is an air tight snug seam seal.
I used newspaper to make a pattern on all the windows in my rv.
Reflectix will be attending the true value fall reunion september 26 28 in philadelphia.