Insulation for Portables

[icemac33]

Buzbunni-- It is a 12 volt computer fan. I got this at work but saw the same thing at Radio Shack for $20. I've got a rheostat wired up for this one and just need to get it mounted in the Yukon.You need something to control the speed since this thing is pretty high output. I'm hoping that between the reflectix and the fan I can keep my front door from turning into 2" of frost after 24 hours out on URL.

[icemac33]

Part two... I get so many hints and tips from the good folks at FM that I am glad to finally return my own original(I think) for once. I picked up the mounts for the fan at ace hardware. They are broom holders that you screw to the wall. I used the dremel tool to do a little grooving in the plastic of the fan and get a flat fit. The fans have threaded inserts in each corner. You can drill a hole in the broom holders and put a machine screw through into the inserts. I placed a nut on the other side too. It is easy to strip out the inserts. I think these would work well for some lights too. You can tilt the fan in the direction you need and it stays put. Easy to snap off for moving the shack to the next spot.

[Bobb-o]

cheesehead, he is a writer that writes short stories aboot fly fishing and the outdoors. look him up on amazon.

[cheesehead]

thanks Bob, it's not the same guy though.

[caster]

Here are a couple pictures for the person that wanted to see the insulation folded up. Bobby-O, the Kwikflip III is a flip-over shelter. The first two pictures show the insulation before the last pole is folded down. You can see how the insulation folds up nicely.

I don't know if the insulation would affect sight fishing. With my windows covered, the shack is pretty dark, but I don't have a big hole open for spearing.

[Biggerfish]

icemac33,

How much of that insulation did they have left?

[icemac33]

There was one roll left in Rochester on the 9th.If you are in the area I would be happy to split the roll with you. I don't need it all and have half the roll left. Let me know.

[Biggerfish]

icemac33,

Email me at spiechowski at yahoo (Contact Us Please)

[icemac33]

You've got mail.

[icemac33]

Finally got a couple hours of free time to finish up on the Yukon install. I was a little disappointed that I could work out in the garage with just a t-shirt on but at least I was working on the ice fishing equipment. I was really impressed with how well this did fold up with the fabric. I did the same as Caster (thank you) and ran the tent velcro through slots I cut in the insulation. I also used the reflectix tape at any cut I made(on both sides) to keep the stuff from ripping out in the future. I'm going to start some modifications in the sled and hopefully will be posting some pics in the portable modification thread as I go

That little bit of silver on top was all that was exposed after folding it down.

[picksbigwagon]

Icemac 33, was waiting for someone with a clam to post a picture. I have a voyager and was wondering how I would get the pieces to stick to the shelter on the back and front. More importantly how do I keep it stuck to the back of my voyager so it doesn't flop around, is it made with a sticky backing on it? or will this require some experimentation? I am also looking at beginning a modification soon too. Hopefully will have it done during Thanksgiving break. how many more weeks until Ice returns...

[cheesehead]

use velcro tape. that way you can remove it if needed.

[picksbigwagon]

that sounds good. I want to put insulation half way down or all the way down the back but leave a gap since I keep my bulk propane in the back of the ice house and run the hose inside to the buddy heater.

[DEADhead]

icemac you must not use your back door often... I mainly use mine for ventilation. Did the reflectix make your rope light brighter inside?

[icemac33]

I'v never used mine for a traplink yet.Its hard to see in the picture but you can still get at the zipper easily enough to open the back up. I attached it to the back wall with the two velcro straps that hold the window down. They are also placed through slits. I am going to attach two pieces of velcro to the Reflectix at these points to hold it down anytime the window is up. I'm also going to put a piece of velcro to match up where the insulation(when rolled up) on the back wall meets the piece of velcro that is part of the tent above the window. I will then be able to roll that back flap up whenever I want more air or want to attach a trap-link. Does that make sense? I'll take another pic when I get that placed.Probably on Thursday night. It really increased the output of those lights. You can actually see the reflection of the lights in the Reflectix.I was going to add another string but don't think I'll need them now. The insulation already paid for itself.

[DEADhead]

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It really increased the output of those lights

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so what you're saying is that with my two strings of rope light I would be able to get a suntan?

I didn't realize that you'd roll the rear flap of relfectix up to get at the rear door; that would definitely work... Thanks for the response. It's definitely nice to see people out there with the same equipment I run doing the same mods that I'm working on. Nice to see what works and what doesn't when your head is full of different ideas.