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Floor has been painted and sealed; Reflectix insulation is done and now onto wiring then reinstall of the inside skins. Riveting soon...

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Posted May 20, 2009 by 1956 Airstream Safari

May 22, 2009

Hampstead38 said...

Can you post or email the specs on the Reflectix you used?

May 22, 2009

1956 Airstream Safari said...

Insulation was purchased at Insulation4less

BRAND: Prodex Total Insulation used: TWO 4 ft x 50 ft roll (200 sq ft)rolls. Price was $106.95 per roll

May 22, 2009

Steve C said...

More questions: What's the yellow over the ribs? Are you changing the location of the batteries and converter? What battery configuration are you going with?

May 22, 2009

1956 Airstream Safari said...

The yellow is heavy duty electrical tape. I did this to create a thermal break from the external skin to the internal skins.
I'm currently planning on 1 AGM battery and the location will be under the front bed configuration. I will also have the fresh water tank up toward the front.

May 23, 2009

1956 Airstream Safari said...

The yellow tape really helps when trying to install a interior into a previous hole. While holding up the interior panel, you can see the yellow easily.

May 29, 2009

charles said...

Meticulous job! What did you use to seal the floor?

May 29, 2009

1956 Airstream Safari said...

To seal the floor I used a Kilz wood primer, then a Lowes Porch paint in medium grey.

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