2013 E350 New Build

[skinny]

Originally Posted by bknudtsen

Love the color and aluminum boxes! I apologize if I missed it, but what engine did you go with? Axle ratios?

I got the V10 and 4:10's

[skinny]

Thanks guys. It's another tense day drilling more holes in the side of the van. Fuel fill, shore power, 12 volt sockets, and exterior lights.

[skinny]

I got some FatMat installed on half of the front.

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Installed the fuel filler for my auxiliary diesel tank.

Shore power plug.

Porch light on passenger side. I'm going to put another one on the drivers side.

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I decided on the 285's. Ordered 5 Toyo A/T II's today.

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More FatMat and some insulation. It doesn't seem like I got much done today.
I have about 30 sq' of FatMat left. Any suggestions on where to use it? Should I continue on the floor or put it on the walls?

[skinny]

I have a roll of this radiant barrier I'm going to use in a few spots for insulation. Does the foil side go to the outside or inside?

[JWA]

I'd use the FatMat on any remaining sheet metal wall---keep in mind for sound attenuation you can cover only 35% of a surface and still be effective.

Radiant barrier should have the foil side against the outer sheet metal---I use a 3M #08088. Avoid a similar adhesive 3M makes #08090 since its not as easy to work with as the #08088.

This is coming along nicely Skinny----I think you're making amazing progress truth be told.

[Pschitt]

Nice build so far. I like the color of your van... ;-)

[skinny]

Originally Posted by JWA

I'd use the FatMat on any remaining sheet metal wall---keep in mind for sound attenuation you can cover only 35% of a surface and still be effective.

Radiant barrier should have the foil side against the outer sheet metal---I use a 3M #08088. Avoid a similar adhesive 3M makes #08090 since its not as easy to work with as the #08088.

This is coming along nicely Skinny----I think you're making amazing progress truth be told.

Thanks, JWA. And thanks for the info on my questions.