Doghouse Console

JoeyNick · 01-09-2009, 06:56 PM

I had to replace my doghouse console (just the cup holder/door part) since the door broke. While it's off, I'm considering adding some insulation for sound deadening and thermal resistance.

Yes, I know it's not as good as doing the whole doghouse but that's a project for another day.

Anyway, I have a lot of the bubble wrap foil left over and I can use that with some 3M adhesive to attach it to the inside. Or, I was thinking about using some household expanding spray foam.

Thoughts? Comments? Concerns?

Thanks!

**BroncoHauler** · 01-09-2009, 07:48 PM

I think the foil bubblewrap will provide some level of heat insulation, but I don't think it will provide much sound deadening. You can buy the self-stick audio insulation (many are foil backed) but the stuff isn't cheap.

If you can afford the cost, do it once and do it right.

Herb

jage · 01-09-2009, 09:09 PM

I'd stay away from spray foam. That area gets hot and you might be smelling it forever. I did mine with dynamat and hunks of blue foam insulation boards:
http://www.sportsmobileforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=528

Railvan · 01-10-2009, 10:08 PM

And here's my insulation installation photos:

http://www.pbase.com/railbat/sportsmobi ... insulation

Brian

jage · 01-10-2009, 10:58 PM

Hey Brian we need a photo of your console with the fabric!

Railvan · 01-11-2009, 09:11 AM

Uhhhh, it never got done... The guy who was going to do it was busy when I checked with him, and then I never got back to it. So, I have a nice shiny silver doghouse for now...

jage · 01-11-2009, 10:58 AM

That's actually the main reason I didn't try to follow in your footsteps- I knew I'd never wind up getting it covered.

Railvan · 01-11-2009, 12:27 PM

The key is to follow in my *intended* footsteps...

jage · 01-11-2009, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by railbat

The key is to follow in my *intended* footsteps...

LOL ^^^

Also, that is so totally how I approach offroading with other people!