Expanding foam filler, is it OK to use in a Campervan

[paulrichardson]

Hi Guys,

I have insulated under my ply floor, but because I re-used the floor that was already fitted I have some gaps in corners etc.

I bought a can of Expanding foam "Big Gap" filler.

Just wanted to check that I am OK to use this in my van.

It's not going to "attack" my paintwork or anything?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Paul.

[robbie.cee]

it may well hold moisture against hard to reach areas of panels and is super toxic when burning so beware!

awesome stuff tho if not messy!

[Highlander250469]

it may well hold moisture against hard to reach areas of panels

I've just removed a whole load of his from the headlining of my County, it a pure B******* to get off!

Definitely holds the moisture in, a lot of mine was quite badly rusted behind it

[TIMO]

i would say no too.

[duvet]

but it fun squirting into GATSOs

[robbie.cee]

but it fun squirting into GATSOs

[TIMO]

but it fun squirting into GATSOs

Lol for sure,, you ever heard of necklacing ?

[robbie.cee]

but it fun squirting into GATSOs

Lol for sure,, you ever heard of necklacing ?

??? go on.....

[TIMO]

but it fun squirting into GATSOs

Lol for sure,, you ever heard of necklacing ?

??? go on.....

You asked
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iprAsCibZtM
Also,, most of these have been necklaced,,, thought id show you how to do it first with the first vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-iUpmynIBE

[paulrichardson]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for all your comments (although I'm not sure how we got on to setting fire to Speed Cameras).

I think the concensus is - I won't use the Expanding Foam spray stuff.

My new question is "What can I use instead".

I think the gaps are too big for Sikaflex.

What about "polyfiller" type stuff?

Regards,

Paul

[robbie.cee]

needs to be sealed water tight then maybee insulation or vapour barrier then insulation.

foil type bubblewrap is good stuff

[ake]

I would also suggest the foil bubble wrap, it can be pushed into tight spaces

[transitandy]

Quilted foil is the best stuff

[robbie.cee]

admittedly i just used recycled glass loft rolls stuffed behind the ply walls. kept us toasty at north weald, had to keep rear door ajar even with roof vent(fkin noisy thing- if fit one, jam it up at night or it sounds like an animal humping on your roof )
i just used a minibus rear head-liner for the roof , does the job but poss not in midst of winter!

[transitandy]

admittedly i just used recycled glass loft rolls stuffed behind the ply walls. kept us toasty at north weald,

Cheapest option and maybe the best