Wayne their rv got a healthy dose of extra foam board insulation reflectix window plastic and even some padding added to the floor.
How to insulate trailer floor.
The height of the floor from the ground is also important.
See how they made the critical improvements in the video below.
A rv floor insulation is much more critical and has much more effect on how warm the camper can remain.
The underside of the mobile home should be inspected for damage on the flooring such as holes and or water build up.
As we shared in our complete mobile home insulation guide blowing insulation into the belly and the ceiling of a mobile home is the most recommended method to insulate under a mobile home.
Step 1 inspection of trailer flooring.
If you look under the trailer and notice rips or tears and exposed insulation you need to take action to stop the things i described above.
Finally the fallen insulation fails to keep the pipes and floor warm enough to prevent freezing.
These areas are less protected than most of your rv s exterior and they may need some help in upping their insulation value.
External skirting underlayment insulation sheets and spray foam are some of the more popular options for insulating an rv s floor.
If you re looking for low cost solutions consider re caulking your windows adding solar curtains or replacing.
A good quality insulation will help keep your floor warm in cold weather and adds some cushioning under your feet.
However this method of insulating a mobile home underbelly requires specialized equipment and advanced knowledge of a mobile home s construction.
Simply gather the necessary tools and materials and read the following guide to insulate under your mobile home s floor.
Rv windows and doors if your rv is a bit older or not quite the highest quality you may notice that it can get rather drafty around the windows or doors.
Blowing insulation into the belly of your mobile home.
Then mice use it as a ladder to gain access to the floor space.
Any damage should be repaired before installing the insulation.
Getting the floor of the rv with a good insulation can help a lot in keeping the trailer or rv warm.