Quick Marvin Update

Building Marvin has been slow over the last few weeks, but we have been working on the plans. FabHub is figuring out the layout for the cabinets, and I have been figuring out the ceiling.

Since the roof is exposed to the most direct sunlight, I decided that it needed some insulation to reflect that heat back out. I had previously installed a black sound deadener on the white roof. So putting up the insulation after covering it with fabric using spray glue would help cut down on the black/white look and give the ceiling some character.

The picture below shows the first two panels of polystyrene installed. I used "Great Stuff" insulating foam to glue the panels to the ceiling and a stacked board and clamp system to hold them up there while it cured.

I have two more panels to put up, and then we will spend time driving around, hoping they don't fall off. That stuff is sticky, so it ought to work. It isn't perfect for insulating us from the roof heat. The beams between the panels and the walls will still transfer heat, but this should help while driving down the road.

Other changes since the previous post include new floor mats in front, installed a set of Carcraft seat covers, and a giant sunshade because that windshield is huge! I have also been working on a door screen so that we can leave a window open and not let all the bugs in, 

Next projects include the cabinets, some flooring, and full door screens for when we are parked for a few days. We are looking forward to our next road trip with Marvin!