In this Episode you can see how we installed the final layer of plywood on the inside of our habitat. For our Mercedes Benz 1222 AF 4×4 off road expedition truck build. DIY
Canada :
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USA :
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Osmo Polyx-Oil, 3043 Clear Satin = https://amzn.to/3O4VhLs
Foam glue gun = https://amzn.to/3Q5TVml
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I think the use of phenolic impregnated plywood is a great idea for added assurance if there is a water leak the floor will not be damaged. As you used an insulation with a compressive strength of 20 psi you likely could have used a significantly thinner phenolic plywood floor and walls. The average size 10 shoe area is 31.8 square inches, X 2 (two feet) = 63.6 sq in. 63.6 (pair of size 10 shoes) X 20 (psi of insulation) = 1,272 lbs That means you could put 1,272 lbs in the foot print area of someone standing on the insulation alone, when you add a subfloor it distributes any point load even more allowing the floor to support even more weight, thus a significantly thinner subfloor can be used. You could even glue Pergo type of flooring directly to the insulation on the floor and be plenty adequate. Excess weight is the enemy of overlander builds, van conversions, ambulance conversions, RV's, etc. Carrying around hundreds or thousands of extra pounds reduces the performance of the vehicle, decreases fuel milage, decreases the weight available for other useful items such as a larger battery bank, larger water tank, more solar panels, carrying two spare tires instead of just one, or other amenities without going over the chassis' GVWR.
Great video ! keep going !
No mechanical fixings overhed. Its begining to look warm in there. Dog not wearing his dust mask. Great Job. Any idea at this stage what weigh the habitate would be as it is now?
Learned a lot, thanks!
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I ment to ask how do you think the glue or bonding agents will handle extreame temperatures over time?
Here in the Florida sun silicone based glues and other foam bonding products literally disintegrate in less than a year. (Based off my experience as a roof inspector) Imagine if in places like Morocco.
My experience is very limited in this type of installation and use.
How much would the paint color of the outer aluminum reduce this heat break down?
Would a TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) is a single-ply white membrane used in both commercial and residential roofing help on the roof of the habitat to slow the breakdown of the sealants in relation to the cost outlay?
Thanks for sharing your journey as always.