Spacekap Diablo 6 Build

[Larry-Cleveland]

Good to know that the door is sandwiched. I thought they were bonded together like the sides.

My main charging will be from a separate 2nd alternator I am putting on my Silverado. The solar on the roof will be just extra.

Still looking for side windows.

 

[simple]

Good to know that the door is sandwiched. I thought they were bonded together like the sides.

My main charging will be from a separate 2nd alternator I am putting on my Silverado. The solar on the roof will be just extra.

Still looking for side windows.

It's possible that you have a different model of door depending how old your shell is. I'm not sure when they switched to the bonded resin transfer molded door parts. Maybe when they changed the overall body shape.

 

[Larry-Cleveland]

My SpaceKap is about 15 years old. The doors are the 50/50 ones. You do see changes over the years.

A local utility bought it and never used it.

Cutting the window opening will tell me a lot.

 

[mandz1mc]

Hey, awesome build! Starting mine now. Can I ask where you bought your 1/2" closed cell neoprene? There's a lot out there that is 12" x 72", or something to that effect, having trouble finding large sheets to work with. Thanks in advance.

 

[simple]

The main sources are HVAC suppliers. I can't remember which one I went with but I got several quotes and bought a roll of it.

 

[mandz1mc]

The main sources are HVAC suppliers. I can't remember which one I went with but I got several quotes and bought a roll of it.
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Awesome, thank you! Appreciate that

 

[mandz1mc]

May I ask you if the insulation method has held up for you? I'm sure 3 seasons isn't an issue but how is the winter with the 1/2" neoprene and a diesel heater? Any thing you'd do differently from an insulation standpoint? Also did you insulate the floor under the rub mat as well? Not a whole lot of info out there on spaceKap builds so this is invaluable information, I do very much appreciate it.

 

[simple]

Insulation has held up fine. No insulation on the floor. Snow tends to build up and stay frozen on the floor. We usually put a towel down and shake it out from time to time.

It is comfortably warm inside with a diesel heater. We don't run the heat at night and sleep in down bags. Crank the heat on in the morning and it warms up in about 10-15 minutes.

I can't say there is anything I'd do differently. Unfortunately my kid is outgrowing the sleeping space above the cab and we are going to need to change to a larger camper soon.

 

[mandz1mc]

Insulation has held up fine. No insulation on the floor. Snow tends to build up and stay frozen on the floor. We usually put a towel down and shake it out from time to time.

It is comfortably warm inside with a diesel heater. We don't run the heat at night and sleep in down bags. Crank the heat on in the morning and it warms up in about 10-15 minutes.

I can't say there is anything I'd do differently. Unfortunately my kid is outgrowing the sleeping space above the cab and we are going to need to change to a larger camper soon.

Okay good to know, thanks again. I was thinking about putting down 1/2" polystyrene board down on the floor and the bottom of the cab over part. And I hear you, my kid will eventually outgrow the over cab bed but I have a few years anyway. I was thinking about making bed extenders that fix to the lip of the cab over and are partially suspended from the ribs above allow adults to sleep up there, but we'll see. Last question.. did you find that the 48" x 70' roll of neoprene was enough to cover the all the walls and ceiling or did you have to buy extra?

 

[simple]

Okay good to know, thanks again. I was thinking about putting down 1/2" polystyrene board down on the floor and the bottom of the cab over part. And I hear you, my kid will eventually outgrow the over cab bed but I have a few years anyway. I was thinking about making bed extenders that fix to the lip of the cab over and are partially suspended from the ribs above allow adults to sleep up there, but we'll see. Last question.. did you find that the 48" x 70' roll of neoprene was enough to cover the all the walls and ceiling or did you have to buy extra?

It was more than enough. I have a pretty good amount of the roll left over.