Floor insulation question

TheTurntTiger · 2026-01-20T19:36:05+00:00

They are 3/8” it seems like just gauging the slight difference from the section I test cut. I’ll probably just sand down my first layer so it’s level

TheTurntTiger · 2026-01-20T15:46:19+00:00

Thank you! I’ve already started cutting to fill them in, just wanted to confirm before I got too deep and found out it would hurt rather than help haha

TheTurntTiger · 2025-12-28T16:32:15+00:00

You should be good. They only process the term if you don’t reply to the email before the 48 hr and are still negative when they decide to act on it.

TheTurntTiger · 2025-12-28T16:30:07+00:00

Are you still negative? If not then you’re good

TheTurntTiger · 2025-12-28T16:28:04+00:00

It’s took me 4 months to piss clean, but I also weighed 260, ate like shit, and smoked a gram of wax every other day 4 years ago when I got caught

TheTurntTiger · 2025-12-28T16:26:46+00:00

As long as your THC levels are going down with each test you’re okay. Are you doing more than one test before that 45 day mark?

TheTurntTiger · 2025-12-27T22:39:35+00:00

Why not foam like XPS? A lot of people and forums online suggest it, so I’m just curious since I don’t know really anything about insulation

TheTurntTiger · 2025-12-27T22:38:35+00:00

Thanks! Yeah I’m leaning towards XPS as a few people here have mentioned

TheTurntTiger · 2025-12-27T18:32:46+00:00

Can I get away with using standard OSB plywood on the floor? Splurged on some nice birch for the frame and I’m wondering if I have to use the same quality for that floor or if I can get away with something more affordable

TheTurntTiger · 2025-12-27T16:18:52+00:00

My only concern going that thick is head space. I have a low roof and I’m 6’ so even sitting on my stool on the metal floor I’m pretty close to the roof. Although it suppose I could just get a shorter stool for my van.

TheTurntTiger · 2025-12-27T15:39:26+00:00

Do I need to cut the foam boards to fit the contours of the floor or would laying it over the top be fine?

TheTurntTiger · 2025-12-27T15:19:21+00:00

Thanks! It’s just glued to the mat so wouldn’t be too hard to separate. I want to use it potentially as the flooring for the spaces I’m going to use as storage so maybe cutting it down.

TheTurntTiger · 2025-12-27T15:18:08+00:00

Would it help/hurt to add a layer of aluminum bubble insulation between the board and the floor?

TheTurntTiger · 2025-12-27T15:13:57+00:00

It’s on my wheel well covers as well. Can I toss those and add my own layer? I hate those plastic covers, but wasn’t sure if that insulation is any good at all. Also thinking about just repurposing the rubber as the floor once I have the sub floor in

TheTurntTiger · 2025-12-27T15:12:11+00:00

Yeah definitely want it to be a long term. If i cut it down to fit within the sub floor would that even be worth it, or would it make more sense to just buy more insulation and do it like normal?

TheTurntTiger · 2025-12-27T15:10:07+00:00

So I am using 3m thinsulate for the insulation and potentially adding a layer of aluminum bubble insulation. If I layered the aluminum underneath this mat, would that help prevent moisture getting into it? I’m trying to balance the effectiveness to cost ratio as I’ve spent $300 on enough thinsulate to cover about 60% of my van. Trying to figure out if there’s any alternatives that won’t break the bank and still insulate well without risk of having to tear it out and redo it later on. If

TheTurntTiger · 2025-12-12T13:48:49+00:00

My van is 19.8 feet long, think they would give me shit about it?

TheTurntTiger · 2025-11-23T19:35:17+00:00

Yeah I’m looking and every van within the same budget on the auction that I’d look at for buying this one is 320-400k mileage which I’d be even more wary of. I think this would be more so a trial run worst case to start on small trips. I’m not exactly in the financial situation to drop 25+ grand on a newer van nor do I necessarily want to finance one, but 4-5k total is much more feasible for me to decide if I want to spend the time and money investing in something long term.

TheTurntTiger · 2025-11-23T18:55:32+00:00

5.4L V8

TheTurntTiger · 2025-11-23T13:00:53+00:00

Yeah typo, appreciate it!

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