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Overview
RecPro RV 72-inch by 3/16-inch metallic bubble insulation supports campers, trailers, boats, cars, trucks, and other uses. Also, it reduces vapors, heat, and sound while providing sound baffling that reduces road noise.
The material is designed to reduce vapors, heat, and sound. Also, it supports sound baffling for reduced road noise. Its lightweight construction and superior flexibility support easy installation.
The 15-foot material combines an aluminum surface with a polyethylene closed-cell reinforced core. For broader RV applications, this RV soundproofing materials guide covers related material choices.
Key takeaways
- The material measures 180 inches long by 72 inches wide.
- Its nominal thickness measures 3/16 inch.
- The construction uses aluminum and a polyethylene closed-cell reinforced core.
- It reduces vapors, heat, and sound.
- Sound baffling reduces road noise.
- The material is lightweight, flexible, crush resistant, easy to cut, and easy to install.
What the product is designed to do
This multipurpose insulation covers campers, trailers, boats, cars, trucks, and other applications. Also, its stated functions include reducing vapors, heat, and sound.
The sound-related function centers on sound baffling that reduces road noise. In addition, the insulation blocks 97% of radiant heat and functions as a vapor barrier.
These functions place sound reduction beside heat and vapor control within one flexible material. For camper-specific planning, this campervan soundproofing guide covers related installation contexts.
The material comes in a 72-inch width and a 15-foot length. Also, rolls come in five-foot increments from 5 feet through 40 feet, plus 125-foot rolls.
Materials, dimensions, and technical details
| Technical detail | Product specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Aluminum |
| Core | Polyethylene closed-cell reinforced core |
| Length | 180 inches |
| Width | 72 inches |
| Thickness | 3/16 inch nominal |
| Construction characteristics | Lightweight, flexible, and crush resistant |
| Barrier function | Vapor barrier |
| Packaging | Convenient poly-bag |
The aluminum material works with a polyethylene closed-cell reinforced core. Also, the reinforced core supports the stated flexible, lightweight, and crush-resistant characteristics.
The 180-inch length equals 15 feet, while the width measures 72 inches. In addition, the nominal 3/16-inch thickness defines the material profile.
For the complete dimensions and construction details, review the metallic bubble insulation specifications.
Installation and placement notes
The material uses lightweight construction and superior flexibility for easy installation. Also, it is easy to cut and easy to install.
Its multipurpose use covers campers, trailers, boats, cars, and trucks. Next, the flexible construction supports placement within those stated applications.
The 72-inch width covers a broad section of material in each length. In addition, the 15-foot format provides 180 inches of continuous insulation.
Roll lengths come in five-foot increments from 5 feet through 40 feet, plus 125-foot rolls. The material also ships in a convenient poly-bag.
Installation planning can begin with the stated dimensions, nominal thickness, and intended setting. This sound-deadening installation guide covers related cutting and placement topics.
The easy-cut insulation material combines flexible handling with a reinforced closed-cell core.
Performance characteristics described
The insulation reduces vapors, heat, and sound. Also, its sound baffling reduces road noise.
Its heat-related claim covers 97% of radiant heat. In addition, the material functions as a vapor barrier.
The construction also includes crush resistance, flexibility, and lightweight handling. These characteristics accompany the stated sound, heat, and vapor functions.
The sound wording focuses specifically on sound baffling and reduced road noise. Also, the multipurpose wording connects that function with campers, trailers, boats, cars, and trucks.
The sound reduction insulation combines those functions within a nominal 3/16-inch profile.
Pros
- Sound baffling reduces road noise.
- The material reduces vapors, heat, and sound.
- It blocks 97% of radiant heat.
- The construction is lightweight, flexible, and crush resistant.
- The material is easy to cut and easy to install.
- The 72-inch width supports broad coverage.
Cons
- The sound-related wording focuses on road noise.
- The thickness uses a nominal 3/16-inch measurement.
- The material combines sound reduction with heat and vapor functions.
FAQ
What settings does this insulation cover?
It covers campers, trailers, boats, cars, trucks, and other multipurpose applications.
Does the material reduce road noise?
Yes. Its stated sound function includes sound baffling that reduces road noise.
What materials does it use?
It uses aluminum with a polyethylene closed-cell reinforced core.
What are its dimensions?
The material measures 180 inches long by 72 inches wide. Also, its nominal thickness measures 3/16 inch.
Is the material easy to cut?
Yes. The material is easy to cut and easy to install, with lightweight construction and superior flexibility.
What other functions does it support?
It reduces vapors, heat, and sound. In addition, it blocks 97% of radiant heat and functions as a vapor barrier.