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VUAOHIY Reflective Bubble Insulation

The VUAOHIY roll belongs to the insulation materials I bought for the van. My preparation photographs show the actual cargo floor before covering, along with the cleaning and brushing that cleared its surface.

By · Camper Van Freedom

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The Item in My Kit

I bought VUAOHIY Reflective Bubble Insulation as part of my camper van equipment.

The VUAOHIY roll belongs to the insulation materials I bought for the van. My preparation photographs show the actual cargo floor before covering, along with the cleaning and brushing that cleared its surface.

Comparing a Bubble Core with a Wider Foam Roll

  1. I swept the cargo area and followed with a mop and floor-cleaner spray.
  2. I used wire-brush and nylon-brush drill attachments on the residue that remained.
  3. I dried the cleaned floor with a towel before the later interior layers.
Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.
Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.
The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.
The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.

My Takeaway from This Job

The cleaning photographs show the interior before its covering layers. VUAOHIY and Reflectix retain foil-faced bubble construction at different roll sizes; SmartSHIELD changes to a thicker foam core and wider sheet layout.

Product Details And Van-Build Uses

SpecificationProduct Detail
BrandVUAOHIY
FormatDouble-sided reflective bubble roll
Purchased size23.6 inches × 20 feet

A bubble-insulation roll can be divided into individual pieces for a planned interior layout. Trace an irregular opening onto paper first, then transfer the outline while the roll lies flat. Identify each cut piece by location so similar panels do not get mixed up. Keep seams, access points and the surrounding air space in the layout rather than treating the roll width as the finished opening size. A removable interior cover needs its own fitting clearance once the lining layers are in place.

Exact Retailer Product Reference

Related: Reflective Insulation: Cutting And Layer Planning

Why Label Similar Cut Pieces?

Small differences around ribs, corners and openings can make pieces look interchangeable even when their final outlines differ.

Alternative products

Two Alternatives to Compare

Reflectix offers another reflective bubble roll, while SmartSHIELD changes the core material to foam and uses a wider roll format.

ProductWhat distinguishes itPurchase link
VUAOHIY Reflective Bubble InsulationReflective bubble roll about 23.6 inches wideView on Amazon
Reflectix Bubble Insulation Roll (alternative)Twenty-four-inch reflective bubble rollView on Amazon
SmartSHIELD 10mm Reflective Insulation (alternative)Forty-eight-inch foil-faced foam rollView on Amazon
Reflectix Bubble Insulation Roll

Reflectix Bubble Insulation Roll

This reflective insulation uses a bubble core between foil faces. The roll measures 24 inches wide and 25 feet long for cutting into panels or strips.

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SmartSHIELD 10mm Reflective Insulation

SmartSHIELD 10mm Reflective Insulation

This insulation roll sandwiches a foam core between reflective foil faces. The purchased roll is 10mm thick and measures 48 inches by 50 feet.

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Questions from My Build

What Did I Do Before the Sound-Deadening Stage?

I swept, washed, brushed and dried the cargo-area surfaces.

Where Do the Floor Photos Come From?

They are stills from my recorded floor-preparation work.

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