Dustin's box truck/AT shelving, storage and insulating adventure :P

[Cleantechsk]

If anyone is interested Ill post pics as I keep modifying my truck. Still a fair bit of organizing/ shelving needs to go up as does some more winterizing.

Might be handy to bounce ideas off others as well. There are allot of areas that could be utilized better.

yes no?

 

[Cleantechsk]

wanted a shelf above the water tank but made sure it left enough room so I could easily fit gallon chem jugs under it
2x6 used construction adhesive and screwed it in place


Filled in the area around it with 2" r12.1 Reflective insulation


Installed 4'x15" heavy duty shelf, but first covered the 2x6 with reflective material ( looks better too)
Then installed metal sheeting over the insulation in the shelf area and beside the water tank as this insulation isn't that tough. Ill probably hang things like yardsticks, door wedges etc from the bottom of the rack

 

[Cleantechsk]

temporary solution but instead of hanging extra hose off the recovery tank handles I wanted it in the corner. Hoses rest mainly on the floor so not much weight on it.
Muffler clamp with electrical tape

works great. Where are you guys hanging extra line?

 

[Mikey P]

Are you parking your truck indoors as well? What a hassle to deal with those temps, I feel for ya.



Keep the pics coming Dustin, thanks for doing this!

 

[ruff]

Nice. Please keep the pictures coming.

 

[GCCLee]

Did you undercoat the floor and up the walls any before ya started?

 

[Cleantechsk]

Not sure about heated storage..place I was using jacked their prices sky high. I have some tricks up my sleeve though once I'm done it will be insulated better then a 2x4 wall shop. Still looking though.
1000square shops are around $1600/month. Searching for a 300-500sq place.

The floor was spray foamed by previous owner. Most of the walls have rigid r7 on them now, but that is changing.

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[Desk Jockey]

I like your homemade hose hanger. What's that strapping material?

 

[dealtimeman]

Lol homemade!

 

[dealtimeman]

Or just buy them at Home Depot

 

[Desk Jockey]

Lol homemade!

Seeee why NOBODY likes you!

 

[Cleantechsk]

Lol. Yes husky straps from hd

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[Cleantechsk]

Before I put up extra insulation thoughts on this spinner location? Can't mount it there vertical due to the equipment I sometimes carry.

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[ruff]

Very nice Dustin it looks good.

I also like the secure, cave man feel of it.

And if you do have a wife...... and if it ever comes to it........ you will have a place to stay after all.

Though, on second thought, it is Canada and winter is coming.

So, as a general rule do stay on your wife's good side....but we do understand the drive for perfect insulation

 

[Desk Jockey]

Before I put up extra insulation thoughts on this spinner location? Can't mount it there vertical due to the equipment I sometimes carry.

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Good location, that's pretty much wasted space. What are you mounting it to?

 

[Cleantechsk]

Think I'll wait for that mounting spot till next year. I'll try something else first.

Side done today. Went from R6 to r13 on drivers side. Either putting more of that metal stuff up for protection or the carpet that was previously there.

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[AJR]

do your self a favor and save a lot of time and get one of these. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Webasto-126...tomotive_Services&hash=item4d13fadb5d&vxp=mtr

 

[Cleantechsk]

do your self a favor and save a lot of time and get one of these. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Webasto-12634671-12V-Air-Top-Evo-3900-Marine-Diesel-Cabin-Heater-13000-BTU-/331047689053?pt=Automotive_Services&hash=item4d13fadb5d&vxp=mtr

already have one viewable in this video
webasto st2000
but....still need to hold the heat in there so it doesn't run 24 hours a day on max

Once all the insulation is done its getting a complete cleaning inside!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0y4htkwXtU&hd=1

 

[AJR]

awesome how does the diesel heater work for you? i have maybe 1 month that we have to worry about 20 to low 30's and have been using space heater with great luck. in other words i am not practicing what i preach on the diesel heater lol. i had purchased a 20k btu military diesel heater a while back but have yet to install due to it being 24volts and not being able to find the accessories for installing like thermostat etc...

 

[Cleantechsk]

20 f (-6.6c) is no problem for it. How well insulated is your vehicle though?
Currently at night it's hitting 20f and the heater kicks in for around 5 min every hour and a half now.
I would suggest installing a battery tender.
I'm doing that next week and I'll update that here.

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[Cleantechsk]

just finishing up some wiring of an extension cord..any guesses what its for ?

 

[Cleantechsk]

no messing around this year .....

impossible to find a commercial grade 110, so went straight to 4800 watt 240 volt 30 amp power!

This heater kept my garage warm for my old TM in a 24x20 garage with 2x4 walls. This box has more insulation then the garage does so....

 

[Cleantechsk]

heater will stay there for now but I think ill fabricate a more permanent location out of the way for it....

I don't use AT's filters so I am thinking about taking those off and using the mount location and fabricate a metal shelf. Then just wrap the 2.5" hose coming off the tank in header heat material. Thoughts?

 

[juniorc82]

Not sure about heated storage..place I was using jacked their prices sky high. I have some tricks up my sleeve though once I'm done it will be insulated better then a 2x4 wall shop. Still looking though.
1000square shops are around $1600/month. Searching for a 300-500sq place.

The floor was spray foamed by previous owner. Most of the walls have rigid r7 on them now, but that is changing.

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Holy cow, 1600hundred a month is crazy expensive. I pay 260 bucks a month for around a thousand feet. I guess up north they know they can charge it because heated storage is a must for most contractors. Man at that price you might do better just looking to buy a building or even build your own.

 

[Cleantechsk]

it should be illegal how much they charge lol
Yes the plan is to just buy a shop/rug plant? Ill do it this way for a little while

So was inside the truck with all the doors closed to check how the roll up door was ..... not the greatest
it was letting a ton of light and of course cold air in!

checked the door and sure enough it wasn't adjusted right from the factory - Half inch out at the top.
noticeable in the pic

adjusted the top bracket so the door was pushed tight up to the cable

still a tiny bit of light showing so went the extra step and added exterior weather stripping
zero light coming in now

 

[Desk Jockey]

Dustin is that a dimplex? Has been a good heater for you?

 

[Cleantechsk]

yes it is, puts out great heat.

I stuff the hole around the cord with towels
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQuR_qpxbWY&hd=1

 

[boazcan]

heater will stay there for now but I think ill fabricate a more permanent location out of the way for it....

I don't use AT's filters so I am thinking about taking those off and using the mount location and fabricate a metal shelf. Then just wrap the 2.5" hose coming off the tank in header heat material. Thoughts?

Are your filters 2.5"? I may could use those if you want to sell/get rid of them. I'm pretty sure they will fit in mine.

 

[Cleantechsk]

I might part with them. Send me your offer via pm

Well -40 last night and the truck is still a toasty 16c(61f) inside

Insulation is great except the roll up door, which I bet is lightly insulated at best.

So, having a insulated canvas or denim type cover being made soon to snap in place and cover the entire area. Which will be handy too when out working, just unsnap a corner then pull the hoses out. Should greatly help all the cold air rushing into the truck too!'

pics eventually... might even get my giant logo embroidered into it as well if possible.

 

[Desk Jockey]

So, having a insulated canvas or denim type cover being made soon to snap in place and cover the entire area. Which will be handy too when out working, just unsnap a corner then pull the hoses out. Should greatly help all the cold air rushing into the truck too!'

pics eventually... might even get my giant logo embroidered into it as well if possible.

That's a great idea. I'd definitely like to see pictures