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Billett Bee · 02-15-2021, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ALLOY

Insulating that 6" on both sides make a huge difference I know because our trailer was done in a similar manner.

After blowing mineral wool insulation along both sides it stopped condensation from forming on both sides of the ceiling inside.

Billett Bee · 02-15-2021, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ALLOY

Only way to tell is to do a test by jacking up the pin box.

Measure the distance from the edge of the pin box next to the pin before lifting and again as soon as the landing gear is off the ground.

The difference between the 2 numbers should not be more than 1/2".

Ive seen this test done, I know what your talking about, thanks for reminding me. Great idea

schrod · 02-20-2021, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ALLOY

Did you see this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPCl...uxeFifthWheels

The radiant barrier and the insulation don't run to the outside edges of the roof. On top of that they are spiltting the R7 insulation in half.

No, you are mistaken. Splitting R14 insulation in half makes R7 insulation. There is no reason to run the insulation over the space where the walls are insulating. YMMV

Billett Bee · 02-20-2021, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by schrod

No, you are mistaken. Splitting R14 insulation in half makes R7 insulation. There is no reason to run the insulation over the space where the walls are insulating. YMMV

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goldiem · 02-23-2021, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by geo-gypsy

Billett Bee -

No, not trying to run you off. Just trying to understand what you want. However, I think I have.

Your answer is in your signature line. You have ordered a 48' Luxe toyhauler. You have ordered, or are ordering, it so changing to a NH is out of the question. You are looking for information to assure you have made the right decision. Boy! I've been there and done the same thing! I cannot assure you that you have made the right decision, only you can. But, as you have "ordered" the Luxe 48FB, there are other considerations.

You have a Dodge 3500 nicely equipped. However, a NH toyhauler spec'ed out the same as the Luxe 48FB would be REAL heavy (that doesn't include any customization you might want with NH). Just look at Big Red! (Chris, where are you?) You would definitely need a HDT. However, I leave that discussion to you and Jack Mayer. As is, you have ordered a 26,000 pound delivered fifth wheel toyhauler. Once you add, what - one or two motorcycles? A 4-seater Polaris RZR? A Smart Car? Plus your full-time living "things" - clothing, groceries, kitchen stuff, etc. - you will be well in excess of 30,000 pounds. Though it appears you have a nicely equipped Dodge 3500, your Luxe will have exceeded it's capacity. The smaller brakes on the 3500 are a real problem. Leave plenty of stopping room! Your questions are not if ordering a Luxe was a right thing to do compared to a NH. The real question is what to upgrade your wheels to! A well equipped Dodge 5500? A HDT?

Just my two cents,
Ron

Well said Ron!