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[A/S] Re: Mfg. differences in A/S



How are your gaskets on the door, windows and vents?

I seriously doubt the designers intended anyone would attempt to survive a 
Canadian  winter in one of these, the construction isn't right. Double 
aluminum walls, 1 1/2" separation for insulation. My motorhome insulation 
was hit and miss at best, I pulled it and sprayed foam insulation in it's place. It 
is better, but unless you are willing to pay NASA prices you aren't going to get 
an insulation with a very high R value in 1 1/2" thickness. I would look for a lot 
of heat/cooling loss through leaks to start. If your gaskets haven't been 
replaced they are probably hard and not sealing.

John