Skylight insulation?

[Al Leister]

Camco RV Vent Insulator and Skylight Cover with Reflective Surface, Fits Standard 14 x 14 Inch RV Vents (45192)​

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7. Is this an option for keeping OUT the cold and heat or will it compromise airflow and ventilation?
8. Thank you...

 

[AndyPK]

It’ll also block out the light……….

 

[AndyPK]

I wouldn’t want to leave it in place for long periods - perhaps in the evenings if you’re getting a cold down draft - but remove it during the day for ventilation (with the roof vent open, of course….)

 

[EuroTrotters]

We just cut out bubble insulation. Easy to store (roll up or lay flat under bed)

 

[donkey]

I made a similar thing from a block of foam covered in plastic film. It cost me nothing. I made it to silence the vent when travelling. Most vents were made for caravans where travelling noise is not an issue, then used by motorhome manufacturers without that consideration.

Geoff

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[Two on Tour]

I made up pads from a few layers of silvered bubble wrap insulation bonded together with double sided tape that I fit into our skylights on cold nights, plus it does a good job of reducing the heat in our van when the sun is blazing down on the roof although I leave the skylights open then so as not to damage the clear plastic covers. I also fit pads like these between the blinds and the side window in cold weather.
Not noticed any problems with ventilation as we also have ventilation hole in the floor of our van in the under seat lockers.

 

[Vanman]

I suppose if you're struggling to keep the temperature right, it could be worth £33 delivered from Amazon

 

[Al Leister]

It’ll also block out the light……….

Thinking more at night in winter months. Would remove in the morning.
If using gas heating.... Don't want to die in our sleep. Is it safe to do?

 

[busbuddy]

The skylight covers are normally to keep out the blazing sun in summer in the south of france (other sunny spaces are available)
Never felt the need to block any skylight because of the cold even in minus temperatures

 

[Al Leister]

The skylight covers are normally to keep out the blazing sun in summer in the south of france (other sunny spaces are available)
Never felt the need to block any skylight because of the cold even in minus temperatures

I would rather not heat the air at the other side of the plastic, if possible.

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[Oldrat]

I made these from memory foam and curtain off cuts.

We use ours mainly to reduce noise on motorways, but they’d be good for keeping the heat in too

 

[Al Leister]

I made these from memory foam and curtain off cuts.

We use ours mainly to reduce noise on motorways, but they’d be good for keeping the heat in too

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Thank you

 

[Al Leister]

I made up pads from a few layers of silvered bubble wrap insulation bonded together with double sided tape that I fit into our skylights on cold nights, plus it does a good job of reducing the heat in our van when the sun is blazing down on the roof although I leave the skylights open then so as not to damage the clear plastic covers. I also fit pads like these between the blinds and the side window in cold weather.
Not noticed any problems with ventilation as we also have ventilation hole in the floor of our van in the under seat lockers.

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Thank you

 

[Al Leister]

We just cut out bubble insulation. Easy to store (roll up or lay flat under bed)

Thank you

 

[Al Leister]

I made a similar thing from a block of foam covered in plastic film. It cost me nothing. I made it to silence the vent when travelling. Most vents were made for caravans where travelling noise is not an issue, then used by motorhome manufacturers without that consideration.

Geoff

Thank you

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[EuroTrotters]

Thank you

It’s equivalent to several mm of other thicker insulation

 

[Lenny HB]

Seems a lot of hassle if it's that cold just turn the heating up.

 

[Lenny HB]

Thinking more at night in winter months. Would remove in the morning.
If using gas heating.... Don't want to die in our sleep. Is it safe to do?

Very safe to die in your sleep you won't know anything about it.

The gas heater is room sealed so no danger.

 

[EuroTrotters]

Seems a lot of hassle if it's that cold just turn the heating up.

Not if you high up in a mountain with limited power/gas.

Like we were in Norway @-27c

 

[Al Leister]

Very safe to die in your sleep you won't know anything about it.

The gas heater is room sealed so no danger.

If I could choose, in my sleep would be preferable. Sleep to sleep
Thank you

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[jezport]

I use and sell these, they are very good. We put them up at night
Thermal Roof Vent Covers

 

[Al Leister]

Seems a lot of hassle if it's that cold just turn the heating up.

Oh, we crank up the heat all right. Also, at home, this time of year, for comforts sake, our central heating is on from 7am to 11pm, all day, every day. If nothing else, the wine demands a constant temperature - of course, the roofspace is thickly layered with quality insulation.

 

[Al Leister]

I use and sell these, they are very good. We put them up at night
Thermal Roof Vent Covers

Thank you, jezport, for the link and I ordered two.

 

[Langtoftlad]

I use and sell these, they are very good. We put them up at night
Thermal Roof Vent Covers

I bought one off you at a show - excellent, very happy with it.

 

[jezport]

Thank you, jezport, for the link and I ordered two.

I've sent them out but with Royal Mail strikes they may take a couple of weeks to arrive !

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[donkey]

I've sent them out but with Royal Mail strikes they may take a couple of weeks to arrive !

Just received a birthday card posted exactly two weeks ago

Geoff

 

[IRHP]

We use a couple of bits of foam cut to size. We have them in during cold nights, makes a huge difference to our toilet and shower as they are both vented rooflights.