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Edouard · 07-19-2012, 07:52 AM

I remember reading some time ago that a NRV technition suggested putting insulation in behind the TV/Overhead Cabinet area.
I was looking to do it yesterday and just wonder how you would go about doing this. Do I have to remove the TV in order to gain access??
Thanks in advance, Eugene.

ArmyEOD · 07-19-2012, 08:32 AM

When I replaced my TV I could reach most of the areas that were just open to the fiberglass roof and front cap. I secured the wiring that was just laying around up there (Wires to clearence lights, speaker wires, TV cable, 110 to power tv ect ect ect. I picked up some fiberglass insulation with the foil backing and using spray contact adhesive I began securing the material to the roof and cap areas that I could reach. I then stuffed insulation with a short stick into areas I could not reach. Do not pack it in, try to keep it lose for full value. It helps a good bit and was worth the work. I also have a reflective sunvisor I put up sometimes between the shades and windshield. I have the 90% uv blocker outside windshield covers, but sometimes in the late evening the sun really gets hot if I am facing the west so I use the reflective shield also.

Safety Note: ware gloves and eye protection when working with the insulation. If you use the 3M or anyother spray adhesive have very good ventilation while using.

Hope this helps you out.

George

JJH3rd · 07-19-2012, 09:24 AM

If you've already swapped the 80lb+ CRT-type TV with a flat panel model, it wouldn't be "that big of a deal", if not you might consider replacing the TV while you are at it if the insulation is that important to you. Search the National forum on replacing the front TV for instruction on removal and installation options (or email me directly and I'll send you what I have accumulated).

Edouard · 07-19-2012, 11:06 AM

I guess I should have known, it's obvious I'll have to take out the TV, ours is a later LED type, so I won't be replacing it, I'll do a search here on the removal and installing to get pointers in order to gain access to the area, since insulating has been on my todo list for some time. Thanks everyone. Eugene.

cutrell01 · 07-19-2012, 11:16 AM

In insulating a house, RV or anything, the paper or foil cover side should go to the area that is heated because it is suppose to be a vapor barrier. You can also use unfaced insulation. I would not glue anything to anything because that area is where maintenance may have to take place. And, yes the TV must come out because the opening behind it is not very large. Should have 2 or 3 screws on bottom or one side and then lifts up. Should have several wires attached so be careful especially if the wires are not very long. Have not done mine yet, but that is a job on my agenda also. My father-in-law and brother-in-law were contractors and I have seen them insulate many houses.

TXiceman · 07-19-2012, 11:21 AM

The easy way to add insulation in that area is to use a spray contact adhesive. Cut your pieces of insulation to fit and mark them. Spray the back side of the cap and the insulation as per the adhesive directions. The press them into place.

With that insulation, I would not bother much with a moisture barrier unless you can completely seal the moisture barrier with a tape on the seams and edges.

A layer of the bubble foil like Refltex would help a lot.

Ken

Edouard · 07-19-2012, 11:31 AM

Thank you (cutrell01) I am aware of home construction and vapor barrier's, but I was planning on using Refltex bubble type, as TXiceman mentioned, and if more room putting in some pink layered insulation without stuffing it. Now if I can just find a tread indicating the removal of the TV. Thanks everyone, Eugene.

kennersonf · 07-19-2012, 08:22 PM

Go to this link. http://www.irv2.com/forums/f105/lcd-...-x-117797.html This was my project and included insulating the front cap. I used a denim product sold by Home Depot. They only sell it on-line in Southern California.

two2go · 07-27-2012, 11:52 AM

I bought a roll of encapsulated fiberglass insulation. Just like regular 3" thick wall insulation except completely wrapped in poly plastic. I cut a length to extend side to side and stuffed it against the front (without compressing). It stays in place with a little duct tape support along with a sub-woofer sitting against it that I installed behind the TV. Lots of space after I removed the old fossil tube. The insulation helps a lot.