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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 Steven Smith · Camper Van Freedom

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The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.
The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.

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.

Where it fits my build

The preparation session began with sweeping the cargo area. I followed with a mop and floor-cleaner spray, and used a towel and Simple Green on the walls.

For material that remained stuck to the floor, I used wire-brush and nylon-brush drill attachments. I dried the cleaned floor with a towel after working through those stages.

Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.
Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.

My build notes

Dust and residue had accumulated while I was repeatedly loading tools into the van and driving out to work on it. This session was about getting the cargo area ready for the next material stage.

The loose dirt, stuck-on residue and final drying were separate preparation jobs.

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.

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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