Van Life Essentials How to Stay Cool Living in a Van

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Today we continue our series on How to Beat the Heat by showing you a very simple method to cut and install either Reflectix or insulation to fit a window in your van in order to keep the heat out of your van during the summer, or heat inside the van during the winter. This is a great way to stay cool or warm in your van, depending on the season!
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@karenclausen6724 3 года назад

I so glad Bob admits his faults and he is so hands on with is tutorials. Very down to earth, simple language.

@millieallen1876 4 года назад

I’d like to thank you Bob for always making intimidating things seem achievable. I’ve been watching your videos for a few weeks and so far I have enjoyed all of them. I like how encouraging you are. I’m beginning to believe that this is something that I can do. I’m not there yet but I’m learning and getting more confident every day. Thanks!

@sandeedobberstine5591 4 года назад

Millie Allen ditto, I’m years away. Learning in the meantime!

@deb664 6 лет назад

Thank you, Bob. But, I have to chuckle every time I watch a “how to” video from you! All that keeps coming into my mind is something you said in one of your van build videos..”I’m the king of “half ass “ and “good enough”!! 😂😂

@dianesisneros8811 3 года назад

That’s what I say about myself (except the good enough part. I like it😂). Some people are so exacting and I get frustrated halfway through and just want to finish.

@BradSavoie46 2 года назад

LOL gotta love em!

@NHJDT 6 лет назад

Bob "I'm not very handy". lol are you kidding? You are one of the handiest youtuber. Love your channel.

@12sisters1bride7 6 лет назад

Bob is such a guy,duct tape and magnets solving life's small issues.but,it is a great,simple and pratical solution

@Javaman92 6 лет назад

Hahaha, we gotta love ya Bob. Anyone who has watched your videos for a year or so will know how handy you are. To have ya say, I'm not a handy person, if this works out its going to be a minor miracle, made me really laugh out loud! Too many people get too hung up on having to do things perfect. You are a welcome relief from that. :-) Function first, then form.

@chopper680 6 лет назад

I'm the Prince of just right and king of half assed and I approve of this 😁

@gigglinggypsy4636 6 лет назад

ROFLOL.. Duct Tape, a bigger hammer and WD40. Brilliant! Bob, i LOVE your humor.

@cr3237 2 года назад

I live in the uk and have to smile when Bob talks about keeping the heat out. I change it in my head to 'keeping the heat in'! Love the informative vids.

@OverlandOne 2 года назад

Bob always has great information to share. Thank you Bob, you help a lot of people.

@weirdwolf888 23 дня назад

Love the EPS and different types of weather stripping - not something I've seen on other videos. Really simple and helpful x

@maggiefriedrichs777 6 лет назад

You are so unbelievably helpful and generous with you time and knowledge. Thank you for all of the great ideas, information, and encouragement to those who need it. I am going to utilize all of your videos in my own van build. Thanks for all you do.

@Pamela-ro8vh 6 лет назад

Very helpful. God bless the person who fast forwarded the cutting. Lol!

@penname40 4 года назад

I saw Dawn of Van Life use dark/ black contact paper on the backside of the reflectic and it worked great for her.

@rmacster 6 лет назад

Function over Form! You don't go into van life for the glamour and aesthetics! Great video! Thanks!

@tracyranger 6 лет назад

I used my left over reflectix and silver duct tape to make wheel covers for my cargo trailer. It protects my tires from the hot sun and was way cheaper than buying some new ones

@lauralake3209 3 года назад

I used blue IKEA BAGS , LOL

@slptp 6 лет назад

Given the sealant on either side of the pink insulation, it is also possible to cut partially through (several parallel slits), not all the way through, so that the foam follows the curve of a vehicle. Saves on tape :) As for being ugly... you can always add stick on cabinet liner (contact paper) for function and aesthetics or glue spray and fabric.

@julianlord2258 Год назад

Welcome back to my next video! Makes me trip every time. . . That is for the great info

@bessieoriotis5104 4 года назад

Look we are trying to use the economic way . A lot of women are novices and we need to use the easy practical way and get the job done. Thank you for showing us.

@haroldfitz5146 6 лет назад

Bob, you can use a paint brush and gorilla glue to seal the edges of the white foam insulation (R-Tech). That stops the bubbles of foam from falling out. R-Tech conforms much better to a curving window, plus you have the foil backing on the inside to help with heat retention in winter. Just my humble opinion

@manonarcand2146 6 лет назад

Loooove the flap idea, especially for taking out reflectic. First time i see flaps for it :))))

@manonarcand2146 6 лет назад

Sealing idea, and doubling the window panels r great too. Thx for sharing :)

@galememeeof6688 6 лет назад

Thanks for the tips, especially with the weather stripping. That could be useful for a lot of places.

@russellcupples2170 5 лет назад

If you paper or cardboard as a template you can perfect your fitment then transfer it to the reflectix. Poster board would work great . Also if you cut to much of the poster board then tape another small piece to the short spot then transfer the pattern after it's perfected on the poster board .

@margarete8054 3 года назад

I saw a video where a young man used aluminum foil to make a template.

@gogogojeff 2 года назад

I think your magnet + tab combo is the solution to a few things I've been thinking of, thank you!

@donnasloane9031 2 года назад

You are so kind to be so specific.

@yakinkate7946 3 года назад

Tabs and magnets are a great idea! Thank you for that.

@77elco43 3 года назад

Well, you said it before Bob. You aren't much of a handy man but it will get the job done. Thanks for your help to others who don't know what to do.

@monnaprovost7294 6 лет назад

Bob, glue a piece of fabric to the inside! Yes, ur right Bob. Seeing it being done is so helpful. Thank you so much for the tutorial.

@monnaprovost7294 6 лет назад

Karin Corbin, good to know, thanks.

@colty7764 2 года назад

Heat id transferred 3 ways (radiant, conduction and convection). Aluminum reflects infrared heat. Everything gives off radiant heat (sun being the most noticeable). However aluminum is a very high conducter of heat, so don't let it contact any hot surface, because that will defeat the purpose. It becomes a "heat sink" . Once it conducts heat (heats up rapidly as all metals do), it will radiate that heat. It is extremely effective when you understand how it works and use it to reflect radiant heat (to either keep heat in, or keep it out of a space.

@justd4377 6 лет назад

Thanks Bob! I really appreciate seeing projects that can be done without expensive power tools that I don't own or know how to safely.

@sgtevmckay 6 лет назад

As my father would say; Good enough for government work. Many thanks again.

@spiritualexercise265 2 года назад

I was set on reflectix with cloth outer layers, but thanks to your video we will have XPS insulated windows for next summer's excursions. Thanks for always showing us better options!

@traceycrawford9938 10 месяцев назад

This is fantastic information Bob, thank you

@southpawsgarage 4 года назад

VELCRO...YOU COULD STICK ON DOOR AND WRAP..LEAVE AIRSPACE BETWEEN GLASS AND WRAP...WORK BETTER...JUST A THOUGHT..

@deanduke8677 3 года назад

Love it bob. Doesn't need to be perfect. Good enough!

@stewmiller778 5 лет назад

"Whittle as needed" LMAO. keep up the preaching/teaching on the difference between reflection and insulation. So many people don't understand it. And kudos for mentioning reverencing the Reflectix. heat out in the summer, heat in in the winter.

@samusan123 4 года назад

I like the silver bubbles but the foam job was out of this world...

@CC-vw1cs 4 года назад

"Cody Sighting" love it :)

@sallyplus4 4 года назад

Bob, thank you. I just made a reflectix panel for my front windshield. When I put it over the outside of my windshield the inside of the windshield was too hot to touch. An hour later I touched the in side of the windshield again and it was cool.

@Char209 6 лет назад

Bob you're amazing!!! Thank you for a great solution to a typical problem!

@FeralCatSanctuary 2 года назад

Perfection is such a terrible thing. It keeps us from doing things. I believe in exactly what you have shown here, which is to find a solution to a problem. That is all that is needed....a solution. How can that be anything other than perfection? When did we start deciding we had to think things had to be pretty too? Great information, Bob, about hot and cold. Thanks so much.

@susanwagner7605 2 года назад

It was helpful to see rough , raw , non crafty task ! With my broken wrist … I’ve lost my talent for craftiness 🤣 This made me feel more comfortable … like , just try it and stop being a perfectionist !

@justdawndb 5 месяцев назад

The tip with the tabs & magnets is invaluable! For ancient rigs like some have the weatherstripping also, something I hadn't even considered. Thank you!

@phyllisgovia4253 3 года назад

I rv live full time stationary , I cut reflection an inch big than my windows and attached with magnets. The reason was all the heat was coming mainly from the wind aluminum edges. I can easily take them down to let natural heat in. I painted the inside for cosmetics. They look and work great so far.

@Wanna.Wander 6 лет назад

Yay! I just got my new (1994) old GMC Safari ... I can’t wait to build a bed and get some screen and reflectix... thank you for the tutorial.

@DOGakaDefenderOfGems Год назад

Creating tabs with duct tape and ceramic magnets ... fabulous tips ... thank you Bob. I always learn something useful.

@rollshow3024 6 лет назад

I put them on the out side', and mark them, and then cut a little bit bigger ; then they will fit tight on the inside'. That's the best way'.

@markushaspel-talavera6211 11 месяцев назад

"...she had a stapler, so...she stapled it!" Loved that.

@euphegeniadoubtfire5825 6 лет назад

I have got to get this stuff in my car. People have been telling me to get it since I started vehicle dwelling 9 months ago. I'm such a slacker lol Thanks for the video, sir.

@renkun7064 6 лет назад

You can get it at lowes i found it in the window aisle

@calgal5752 6 лет назад

I ordered it by the roll from Amazon....

@theGreatandPowerfulGOD Год назад

REALLY ENJOY your channel Bob!!!

@Javaman92 6 лет назад

Lots of good ideas, thanks Bob.

@eternitywithjesus777 6 лет назад

I find measuring the window and then transferring the measurement to the reflectix is easier. Then, you can lay the reflectix down on a table or any surface and cut. I would do Step 2 as shown. I used foil tape for adhesive just so it doesn't look extra shabby.

@rebeccatreeseed410 6 лет назад

Easy to hang a curtain for pretty. Cheap and easy for comfort.

@rexg2985 3 года назад

We are cutting reflectixs to fit our 2004 Freestar. Wouldn't you know it every window is a different size! Almost done, 1 left! Thanks Bob for your video!

@Tonyconner74 Год назад

Those magnets.... 👍

@donedennison9237 6 лет назад

They have attractive duck tape too. It's not as strong as regular, but I bought mine at the dollar store. :)

@brendatrump5163 3 года назад

Lol, you did it the way I decided to after being all super cautious of the first one I tried. After the first one you start realizing easier ways to get the job done.

@janmoline 5 лет назад

12Sisters I agree. But as Bob said, cover with curtain. A cheap curtain from a second hand store and attach with magnets. Almost zero installation and no additional construction. Small bathroom window curtains work for those back windows.

@lorimac0260 11 месяцев назад

Bob is entertaining as well as informative! 😂❤

@ElinorRumming 5 лет назад

I'm doing this for my Tesla, what an easy solution!

@asphaltgypsy868 6 лет назад

Thanks! Great info! I've been dreading the fact that the weather-stripping in my van is shot and needs to be replaced! Yay! Simple fix NOW!!! Happy trails!

@Gimo76 2 года назад

I started off with Velcro which melted down the window in the heat. Then I went to suction cups which worked great. They come with a hook which I just poked thru reflectix and they stayed up all the time. I had too many things in my van that I didn’t want passerby’s to see. So I just left it up.

@MaryPoggemann 5 лет назад

Bob, I always enjoy your can do attitude! It may not be pretty... But, it works!! Thanks for sharing.

@dianalbodine4355 4 года назад

Bob, just wanna give u a shout out for being so wonderful for so many people! Thank the Lord Goddess for people like u who want to help your fellow human beings. So many of us are becoming homeless not because we are lazy but because its becoming almost impossible to pay high rent and all the bills, all of us were not blessed with higher education and great careers.

@dianalbodine4355 4 года назад

Not homeless yet but seriously considering living in my van for a cpl of yrs to save $ to get an acre of land n build a small home for myself and doggies but have been brain storming for about a yr now trying to figure out how to do it and it be functional so i would succeed ,your videos have been a great help, thank u sooo much!!

@peggymcg7595 6 лет назад

Great ideas. Love your duct tape tabs and magnets! And the black felt too! Thanks!!

@cleoklobucher3062 6 лет назад

Nice ideas on reflectics window coverings.

@tsaboda5855 3 года назад

Maybe a second layer of Reflectix attached to the metal door with magnetic tape . To achieve an inner reflective layer with a suitable air gap between the two .

@tracybrookey2289 6 лет назад

Bob, I just love watching your videos! Between you and Carolyn I have all but gave up TV, it's on but I watch you guys on RU-vid! Give Cody a big wet doggie kiss for me!👍🤣🐶

@garyanthony4854 4 месяца назад

Thanks.

@Iknowonlywhatimtaught 3 месяца назад

I have used 2" EPS and that is some tough stuff. Real tuff. It don't break without a lot of force.

@jerrywatson2596 6 лет назад

Hay pal I have been reading the comments and you are the only one saying anything about it’s being ugly. You put out informative videos. I like the tab magnet idea. Keep up the good work.

@tammierizer1537 4 года назад

This is so helpful, Bob. Thank you so much.

@kudzub 6 лет назад

FYI, the Reflectix installation method you used for your Savana cargo van works the same way in the passenger version. At least, it works for my 2009 Chevy Express passenger van. It's simple, easy and quick to create. The trimming doesn't need to be at all exact. Magnets are not an easy option in passenger models like mine because it has plastic trim covering nearly everything inside.

@philcapling8268 6 лет назад

Another great video, Bob! I had done this for the windows in my high roof GMC Starcraft Conversion Van. I used 3M Spray Adhesive glue to connect the blackout curtains I got at Walmart. Works great and has the benefit of switching between day and night. With the black side out at night and blackout curtains separating the driver compartment hung from a spring loaded shower curtain, I recently stayed at a 4 star hotel parking lot in Pensacola, Florida-my overnight stay cost? $0. Folks staying at the hotel? $200 per night and up. Thanks for sharing.

@vanessaboman8143 2 года назад

How did I miss this when it first came out??? But it's very informative even years later!

@sz4179 4 месяца назад

Great instructions! I just cut my reflectix and wush I'd seen this sooner i would have left tabs! Pink and blue foam are XPS = Extruded polystyrene, (waterproofand super high compression strength) EPS actually stands for EXPANDED polystyrene which is the white beaded type. Not waterproof and crushable. Took me forever to get that straight.

@yolicastro4414 4 года назад

Thank you

@dawnturner7010 6 лет назад

"Duct tape, a bigger hammer, and WD-40." LOL

@leolaniukeulady4172 2 года назад

Thanks for your positive out look on life, thanks for not allowing curmudgeon, cantankerous folks to run willynilly. Positive emotions are linked with better heath. Stay safe.

@MSWcryptoworker 8 месяцев назад

Love the tabs

@gosmoothgolight7567 6 лет назад

Thanks, Bob! Just bought an older Ford Econoline van ... some great tips here :)

@iritantNL 6 лет назад

Way to go tool man Tim :D I tried to use that aluminum tape but it releases when the metal gets hot.. ducktape dries up and it will fail also due to heat.. I found out that automotive adhesive (like they use to glue on Windows) works perfectly. It stays a little flexible but it is made to handle heat. You can even use the adhesive for any other stuff that needs to stick in the van

@tracyranger 6 лет назад

ArLo W I'm having that exact issue with my project. The tape delaminates in the heat. Where can I find this automotive adhesive for windows? Sounds like that's what I need to finish off my project correctly... 🤔

@ginavanbeck8134 5 лет назад

ArLo W Hi. I’m confused. Sometimes I see styrofoam go on first and then the reflectix and other times I see the reflectix Go on first and then the Styrofoam! Which one is correct! Or does it depend on cold weather or hot weather that you’re trying to keep in or out?

@jerryhofstra6894 3 года назад

Bob is a real life "Red Green"

@vannemocilac274 4 года назад

I saw this video n thought oh good! Maybe there’s an easier way! Lol. There is not. It’s just fiddly going but I sure had a good laugh so thank you! And I did learn new things!

@ads 6 лет назад

Hey Bob, I think you can also put some magnets right on the window with a glue. Not perfect, but you need about 4 of them. Or you can use magnet stripe. The same for reflectix. Just put the magnet stripe on glue, and it will become attachable.

@migratingRobin3767 6 лет назад

Your wonderful ! Thank you so much for all the helpful videos ! Your a great inspiration ! I can't wait to be able to be a Nomad!

@migratingRobin3767 6 лет назад

+Rhonda Waldron lol

@francesdavis613 6 лет назад

Made paper template for each window ,cut reflectix and topped with black felt. Thanks for useful ideas and inspiration Bob. Love to all 💕💕💕

@Gimo76 2 года назад

@CHoggsVideos 6 лет назад

3 is my favorite number..hehe Hottlanta, got to get outa here. Great Information, Bob !! Thanks !!

@TJ77790 2 года назад

As an alternative, one could also cut the reflectix in a square larger than the window and hold it in place using four magnets (attach to each of the corners over the metal).