Effective investment for long and short term hot/cold weather insulation of your DIY RV skirting
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Nice job. Throw some Irish springs bar soap under there it keeps the mouse and varmints out.
OK I’ve never heard of this are you pulling my chain right now?!
@@foxhollerhomestead nope that's what we all use over here in our boats and toys when we winterize stuff . And that way ya don't have mess with that mothball smell like a lot of folks use. I do it every fall and have not had a problem.
@@robertwressell1147 ok that’s awesome! I’ll definitely try it
Awesome job that you're using house installation on your mobile home, That is called innovation and you did good blessings to you your wife and your children
Thank you so much Gayle, I just could not get myself to spend $1000 or more for something I could do myself for a fraction of the cost. Probably being more efficient this way.
So much love and blessings to you as well and always thank you for your friendship!
You think out of the Box and that is the best part saving dollars is most important when you can achieve something that is more than adequate
Looks professionally done. Nice job.
Thank you so much my friend
in my neck of the woods, it would be called packrats and squirrel candy. this should be great for you in your neck of the woods. thanks for sharing and have a great weekend
Squirrel candy? you have to be pulling my chain RG! Lol
Most of what we will have up here is going to be bobcats and opossum and raccoons… none of which are very nice critters to mess around with but I don’t want to hurt them I just don’t want them under the RV.
Many blessings to you RG and have a great weekend
I bought 1/2" foam installation then purchase faux brick panels to put over it. Cost me less than $400 for all. Mine is 39' trailer rv.
@@joneal8360 I’d love to see pictures! I’ve had that idea also, just wondering how it would look.
How did you stick the faux brick to the foam. I know foam can be sensitive & react to some glues.
Where did you buy faux board that with 1/2” foam board and tape did you find it for under $100 ?
@kennethwoodward4669 it was $400, not $100. You misread hon. Happy Thanksgiving 😊
For over the wheels,,,cut some 2" strips of foam, laminate these together and build up a strip vertically behind and in front of the wheels. Also go horizontally above the fenders. These laminated strips would only need to be as thick as the fenders. Then add a foam sheet to the face of the laminated strips that will cover the wheel area. I know it may mean sticking tape to the painted surface, but I think this is the easiest way to cover the wheels.
Super awesome idea and I think that I’m gonna go with something very similar to this, Great minds think a like!
Many blessings my friend
I like this idea, but I would personally give the bottom end of the foam "feet" in the form of either lumber or metal studs that have 1 inch slots in them. There are so many types of construction framing studs that there are bound to be 8 foot framing pieces with 1 inch slotting in them. You can basically spike these into the ground and then set the foam into them. It will secure the bottom of the skirting against storm wind pressures and have a better chance of lasting longer because anything right on the ground will basically ROT whether it claims it won't or not. . I realize this would increase the cost of the job by a few hundred bucks, or less if you can make the slots yourself and not search for parts that are already slotted for some other purpose, or make them out of multiple pieces of smaller lumber like 1x2's. . As a cheaper and attractive creative solution I would also consider just putting decorative rocks stacked against the inside and outside a few inches high just to hold the bottom of the skirts in place. This would also hide any slope gaps.potentially, although if you cut the foam at an angle you can minimize these as well rather than trying to go square. ( I didn't quite watch the entire video before making the rocks comment. You did the same thing with free and available woodchips you already had. I just recommend that you put something against the inside as well. Maybe a few well placed rocks or lumber just to keep the bottoms from pushing inwards. Rocks have the advantage of more weight to hold the skirting in place, and provide natural drainage, but if I had a pile of woodchips, I'd have done the same. All in all tho, what a great idea, perfect material. Great choice of thickness, and if you live in an area protected by all those trees maybe you wouldn't need so much of a footing. An idea, rather than trying to fill in the gaps around the tires, how about just covering them on the outside with a sort of a popout box made of foam. More boards required I realize, but other advantages perhaps. You have a beatiful environment there. Databyter
Thank you for all those ideas honestly they were floating in the back of my head and I think I have a pretty good idea of what I would like to do but your comment gives me a lot more ideas!
And as far as the inside I did place larger rocks up against the panels so they would not get blown inward so great minds think alike!!
Nothing but love my friend and again thank you
Great job mine not as neat but works great idea for the wood chips
I’ve got a 32’ fifth wheel I tried the thinner foam board and wind here in the lake of the Ozarks blew it apart last winter I thought about a tarp and mounting the top to my trim and steaking down the lower part I live full time in my rv I own my property and have a metal roof over it as you know rain is a rvs worst enemy so I did that right away I got a 100 gallon propane tank and a ventless wall furnace ( plaque ) heater with the forced air that’s in my rv but I am looking for a more permanent skirting sooner or later what you have is a good idea and cost effective way I’m just wondering if winds will tear thicker foam board up ? Well anyhow good luck to RVer’s living full time and thank you for the wonderful idea on dyi .
@@kennethwoodward4669 damn it sounds like you definitely got some stuff going!
We have had quite a few windstorms with winds up to 60 miles an hour and as long as you brace the inside, it should be good as we have never had any problems.
Many blessings to you in the RV Life! !!
lived in Chester California for 12 years drove chip truck from the woods to Collins Pins saw mill and they used the chips for the boiler to make power for the mill, only did it for one summer then went back to OTR driving cause driving chip was easy but the pay was really bad
Nice job. Lools great. We get a little colder here so i used 2in board on mine when i did that. I also enclosed the front gooseneck area to keep the sleeping area there more efficient on heating. On the wheels i putthe boardon the outside and taped the end seams. Foil tape is great stuff for a lot of otger thjngs so hopefully you have some leftover from the first roll. Tape (especially foil tape) works amazing for tiny slivers that ya cant necessarily see like metal or fiberglass.
Sincerely, thank you and yes, I was thinking about the 2 inch board but it was so friggin expensive not to mention they didn’t have enough in stock. I am still thinking about doing the fifth wheel area as well but right now we have our freezers under there and some white storage for the chairs and kids toys, etc.
Also, did not think about the fact that it has a auto level system that I have to readjust every couple months so hopefully it won’t ruin the skirting I put under
Nice job, liking the 302 sweatshirt brother!
Sincerely thank you my brother! 🙏🏗️
I used 1-1/2" rigid insulation and boxed over the tires. My trailer was only 21'. My new trailer came with heavy vinyl skirting. It was way easier to put up but I don't know yet if it works as good
I like how you put it underneath everybody they put the foam on the outside and living in the northwest I just see some of water getting up against the trailer that are doing what you did it keep the moisture out from underneath
Most definitely, my friend and you are 100% correct!
I never could understand why someone would put it on the outside with all the rain that we have.
Many blessings to you and your family, my friend
That stuff works pretty good Iv used it for my RV before and I put more fluffy insulation around my water storage tank
Yeah I think that this is gonna work out just fine. Now since the rainy season is starting I’m going to have to worry about the pop outs on the RV…
Bringing in moisture so I need to figure out how to cover the top
@@foxhollerhomestead harbor freight has canvas tarp in black also that's pretty hand, I just picked one up myself down in Puyallup, but I haven't had much experience with the pop outs bringing In too much weather in those newer RVs maybe get it rolling hot in there and search for some drafts
@@bradlyjohnson60 ya it seems the more expensive they are the cheaper they are made! Lol
@@foxhollerhomestead LoL right! Spend a arm and a leg and still has too be reinforced! At least the price of meterials has gone down a few bucks now I can justify buying a 2x4 or some plywood without saying do I really need this right now hahaha 🤣
😂 exactly! I’ve just been milling my own lumber but it’s harder to do with a Alaskan mill. Ready to win the lotteryalready!! Thinking about building a pole barn over the rv though it would have been easier to do it before it got here
If it were me, I'd buy some marine upholstery vinyl and make a fitted cover to the wheel wells. Using some stainless steel snaps to secure it to the wheel wells. Material Cost around $100 for the vinyl and around $300 for a cheap leather shoe patcher sewing machine (with the threads, needles, stainless snaps and screws) These covers would be custom to only your RV and far outlast the foam boards, so they can be reused year after year. The sewing machine would pay for itself over time because it gives you the ability to make your own awnings, covers, bags, leatherwork and maybe even fix a pair of boots in the process.
ua-cam.com/video/uMPFg_p0Luo/v-deo.html This is the machine and I'm fixing my awning with it.
OK now this is probably the best I’ve heard so far and I actually have a old industrial brother sewing machine but it just happens to be in storage right now unfortunately. I took some upholstery classes years ago and learned all about marine and automotive upholstery which would probably come in handy during this process makes me want to go dig that machine out and thank you my friend!
Curious if all the mulch around the RV attracts mice, rodents or bugs. Love the idea but hate infestations of rodents or bugs. I do like that you found foam board without all the insane advertisement on it! I think I recall you said 1" but what brand is it. Anxious to know..we are doing this also before it gets cold!
Great video! Thank you. We will be doing this to our 5th wheel soon. I was trying to sort out how I'd cover the forward area of the camper as most of the 'professional' skirts seem to, but noticed you didn't do it. I'm curious as to why you didn't. Our lithium batteries are in that front storage area and I'm concerned it will get below freezing in there and harm the batteries when they charge.
Sincerely, thank you!
Our batteries are actually on the side, but I left the front open because we have our outdoor freezer that I store under there as well as access to our generator and propane.
Also, I have our trash bins under there because we don’t have a trash service out on the property. It keeps it dry until I take it to the dump once a week.
Many blessings from our family to yours, my friend ! 🙏
Nice 💯
Thank you so much!
It really does help significantly in consideration to retaining heat inside the RV!
Dusty, I am going to skirt my trailer in as you did here in Nova Scotia Canada a sheet of 1-inch insulation here at Home Depot is $40.00 4x8. Aluminum tape 10 yards is $10.00 and only comes in Pinkthats the foil sheets. I have a ? for you did you wrap your pipes under your Trailer with heat tape or any insulation. Thank you. God Bless, Paul Ramsay NS Canada
Hey there, Paul!
I have to say that is too cool that you are from Nova Scotia.
I have never been there myself, but I do know and have heard that it’s a very, very beautiful place.
My stepdad was born there, and still has a lot of family that are still there.
Last name MacNeil.
As far as insulating the pipes, you definitely want to do as much as you possibly can otherwise you’ll spend a lot more money and repairs which no one wants to do that in the middle of the winter or anytime for that matter! lol
The RV that we have has a skirting directly underneath which protects the pipes from freezing but when I installed my water source, I definitely had to dig down 2 feet and run a 2 inch conduit which I run the water hose through.
We just got some cold weather here that was down to -7 Fahrenheit and everything worked out just fine.
One of the things that you learn along this journey of living in a RV is that, though you think you are completely prepared you will always find a situation or circumstance that you didn’t prepare for… Some people may say they don’t want to take on this responsibility but honestly, I feel it’s a lot more rewarding in the long run.
Again, my friend I send many many prayers and blessings to you and your family
I thought the reflective side was suppose to be on the inside. At least thats what i was told because its better for holding the heat in kind of like an emergency blanket.
That's really slick! Well done! Did it work?
@@ramonaboston3161 sincerely thank you! It absolutely has!
Herzliche Grüße aus Berlin! Ich bin begeistert von deinem Plan! In Deutschland ist es leider unmöglich sich mit dem Wohnmobile in einem Wald zu wohnen! 😢
Ich liebe das Campen im Wald 😘
Hallo mein Freund!!
Hopefully, I said that right!!
Are there laws against living in an RV in Germany? I do have family over there, but I would love to meet someday and be able to see Das Mutterland!
Many blessings from our family to yours, my friend!!
@@foxhollerhomestead thanks🌷
hey there mate .. maybe this is an idea for around the wheels if you havent done already,,it is a type of insulation and it looks cool in the colors you can get.have a great day
Hey there my brother hope you’re doing good and that sounds awesome!
Many prayers to you and your wife
@@foxhollerhomestead thanks mate, hope your family safe and well
this was helpful!!!
Nice job! It looks way better than that EZ Snap stuff.
Sincerely, thank you and it has held up overtime and through quite a few storms!
Dusty we would bales of hey placed under the edge of the camper excellent R value. Plus after the season you can use it for the chickens, goats etc multi purpose
Awesome idea thank you my friend!
Wouldn't it welcome varmints? Mice rats Etc
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Curious how you made out? Is high snow fall a concern ? 🧐 Similar set up on my end.
@@Zoofactory it actually ended up working out pretty well and we do get a decent amount of snow at our elevation, but what I was more concerned about was Stopping the windchill underneath the RV. Worked out perfect!
@@foxhollerhomesteadDefinitely the winterization of fluids I’m most concerned with. Any solar panel charging mechanism is going to get snowed on (17’ avg per year) and I’m not there every day. 🤷♂️
I did this with the thicker 2' a year ago and it was $56 a sheet
It honestly amazes me how much they can get away with charging! Hopefully it worked out for you though?!
Think you still have to do the tires.
Did u put a heater underneath?
How does it hold up to the wind?
@@brianshaffer8133 we have had a few windstorms that blew through and knocked a few pieces down, but I reinforced them from the inside with big rocks, which seems to help
5 minutes to 12:30? You mean 12:25? 😉😂😂😉
It looks nice.
Thanks
🙏thank you so much! Many blessings to you and your family
Too bad you couldn't get some recycled insulated garage doors for your project.
fill some cloth with straw and put that over the weels
Great idea my friend and thank you!
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Pilots and air mattresses
I spy another little camper?
Yuppers! That’s our older son as he wanted his own privacy.
Works out pretty cool cause we ran electricity to his so he is nice and cozy!
@@foxhollerhomestead nice man, so proud of y’all. It seems like it’s tough with the permitting, all I can say is keep going I know you will make it!
@@joshuareece9951 sincerely thank you my friend and most definitely I’m not gonna let these folks take away our dream!
@@foxhollerhomestead good, praying for you and your family! I watch and like every video to try and support! Keep up the good work
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