Adding insulation in the gas locker

AJG40
AJG40 Forum Participant Posts: 4
edited May 2016 in Parts & Accessories #1

We have a Abbey GTS 217 with an L shape lounge. The seat across the front of the van is noticeably colder. I am considering adding insulation in the gas locker on the bulkheads. Has anyone else done this? Any other thoughts?

Thank you, Anthony

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  • Navigateur
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    edited May 2016 #2

    Been having similar thoughts.  Just a question of what insulation would be best.

    I don't see a logical reason why that wall of a caravan should be colder than others - with protection of locker it aught to be warmer!

  • Kerry Watkins
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    edited May 2016 #3

    Just be careful insulating the gas locker. Most of them are not waterproof.

  • JohnM20
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    edited May 2016 #4

    Foil faced building insulation foam would be good for this and could be stuck on the bulhead and is waterproof. It would need a fair bit of trimming to fit around gas cylinder holders and the bulkhead pressure regulator (if one is fitted) although not all
    of the bulkhead would need to be completely covered. Any covering would be better than none. The down side is that it would reduce the space in the locker by 50mm  which doesn't sound a lot but may be enough to prevent bigger things like a wastemaster fitting
    in there. 

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited May 2016 #5

    Please remember if insulating the gas locker that the bottom of the locker needs to well vented downwards into the open air. LPG is heavier than air and the downwards ventilation is essential for the safe stowage and carriage of gas bottles. l think it may
    also be a legal requirement.

  • Navigateur
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    edited May 2016 #6

    Hmmmm.  Wonder if that wall being colder is something to do with the gale whistling through the gas vent holes then?

  • huskydog
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    edited May 2016 #7

    Could you not insulate the internal wall behind the seat?

  • cyberyacht
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    edited May 2016 #8

    Easier than the gas locker, I would have thought.

  • Simon100
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    edited May 2016 #9

    You could try something like this. 

    http://www.screwfix.com/p/thermawrap-loft-insulation-0-4-x-5m

    Good insulation but only 4mm thick and ready to work with.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited May 2016 #10

    Could you not insulate the internal wall behind the seat?

    My thought as well, Husky. 

  • AJG40
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    edited May 2016 #11

    Thank you for your replies. I was thinking of using Celotex, but will have a look at the thermawrap and at insulating the internal wall. 

    Anthony

  • wallacebob
    wallacebob Forum Participant Posts: 89
    edited May 2016 #12

    My old Compass Connoisseur L lounge had this same issue. Was more a draft problem caused by the poor construction method of joining shelf to front wall. My "quick fix" one winter was a camping mat (£5) cut into sections and jammed into top of locker, under
    the shelf. I didn't improve on this method, and it seemed to stop most of the problem.

  • ocsid
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    edited May 2016 #13

    In very cold weather where there could be a high demand on gas the bottle will become very cold, possibly covered in ice. Therefore the gas locker can be colder than outside and place more demand on good insulation. 

  • gould300
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    edited May 2016 #14

    I bought a roll of foil covered bubblewrap and lined the locker wall and underneath the shelf. It's very lightweight and only 5mm thick. Easy to trim and tuck behind various fittings such as the gas pipes.

    The only problem I had was that I fitted it on a cold day and even after heating the surfaces with a hair dryer it is peeling away slightly at the edges. Black gaffer tape has sorted that.

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