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Post by Biker51 Wed Dec 09, 2020 10:45 am

Hi everyone.

Just fitted a new Fiamma DJ200 Black bike rack to the van with no problems. Looks good although will need to be careful when using it as any scratches will show up.

Before I refit the door linings I want to increase the insulation. Is there any reason why I can’t use ordinary fibreglass loft insulation? Would I need any sort of vapour barrier and if so where should it be fitted against the metal of the door or behind the door lining?

TIA.
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Post by Aldercow Wed Dec 09, 2020 12:02 pm

I’ve used before the non itch white loft insulation which is made out of recycled plastic bottles spun into the wadding. Cheers.
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Post by IanH Wed Dec 09, 2020 1:13 pm

Here's what was in my Harmony whilst fitting spare wheel to rear door

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Post by mikethebike Wed Dec 09, 2020 1:45 pm

I would have painted that spare wheel first. hugegrins

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Post by Kemerton-bath Wed Dec 09, 2020 3:17 pm

I would advise against loft insulation. If it gets wet (either from condensation or water ingress) it will hold onto the moisture like a sponge, smell awful and be a breeding ground for mould and rust.  Automotive insulation is designed to not behave in the same way and is the right product to use for filling voids where no air circulates.

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Post by IanH Wed Dec 09, 2020 3:27 pm

mikethebike wrote:I would have painted that spare wheel first. hugegrins

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After painting and cover fitting
At least it's not got a puncture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hugegrins hugegrins hugegrins hugegrins
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Post by glyne lock Wed Dec 09, 2020 8:51 pm

Kemerton-bath wrote:I would advise against loft insulation. If it gets wet (either from condensation or water ingress) it will hold onto the moisture like a sponge, smell awful and be a breeding ground for mould and rust.  Automotive insulation is designed to not behave in the same way and is the right product to use for filling voids where no air circulates.

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as you have said Tim people do use it but is a no no for to many reasons .  Dacron works as a better product
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Post by Biker51 Thu Dec 10, 2020 10:20 am

Thanks everyone for advice, I think I'll look for some of the automotive insulation. Has anyone got any information on suppliers they can recommend?
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Post by glyne lock Thu Dec 10, 2020 9:30 pm

Most people have used the 35mm roles of Dacron and have got it from eBay
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