Author Topic: Home Made Thermal Roof for Fishtrap (Read 3393 times)

Skipper · « **on:** Jul 22, 2010, 09:12 PM »

Dumpster diving has paid off for me once again!! I found four 4x6 sheets of high quality silver mylar insulation today. My plan is to slip it inbetween the roof bows and the canvas of my Voyager to keep the heat in and the condensation from dripping on me. I figure if it is fitted properly and secured to the roof bows, it should fold up with canvas with no fuss. This is some really nice stuff! It is like bubble wrap with poly on one side and silver mylar on the other. I hope the silver will help to reflect the heat and light back down to me while ending the dreaded drip. It seems very durable, yet it is super light and thin. I will post pictures of the project as I do it on the months to come.

tbfisherman · « **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2010, 10:50 PM »

Nice find for sure Skipper.
You might have to wear a lifejacket because of the downward reflected heat melting the ice so quickly. LOL.
I think you will be able to fish on the coldest days of the winter with that stuff for sure.

Bob

Skipper · « **Reply #2 on:** Jul 22, 2010, 10:56 PM »

If I drink too many beers, I may think I am inside a UFO!

tbfisherman · « **Reply #3 on:** Jul 22, 2010, 11:02 PM »

You should be okay if you wear Elvis Presley Sunglasses in the Shelter and keep your landing gear down. LOL.

FISHFORPIKE · « **Reply #4 on:** Jul 23, 2010, 04:47 AM »

I'll bet those two young men can't wait for you to get your Voyager out on the ice this winter. Great PIC.
There was someone on here last year that did just that with the same type of insulation material. He really liked it and said the light reflection was great.

slipperybob · « **Reply #5 on:** Jul 23, 2010, 06:44 AM »

One thing is for sure, it will definitely get brighter inside the shack.

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #6 on:** Jul 23, 2010, 08:53 AM »

it works great in my village great score also the aliens or the goverment wont be able to read your mind....

CMMahy · « **Reply #7 on:** Jul 23, 2010, 01:34 PM »

Looks very similar to Reflectix insulation, you'll be really happy with the results! I've got some on the roof of my Fish Trap Pro and it eliminates the overhead condensation entirely. Just make sure to dry the tent out fully after you use it, some condensation can get caught up between the insulation and the canvas when it thaws, then things start to smell a bit musty.

Wiener · « **Reply #8 on:** Jul 26, 2010, 07:22 AM »

Quote from: Mainehazmt on Jul 23, 2010, 08:53 AM

it works great in my village great score also the aliens or the goverment wont be able to read your mind....

If they read my mind, it would be about Ice fishing anyway.

Wiener

jasond37 · « **Reply #9 on:** Jul 27, 2010, 09:49 PM »

Nice find for sure! Should help with the heat loss overhead and the dripping problem. I need to find something for my Otter house, just got it late last season and have yet to add to it. I hope it fits well, good luck!

DEADONDYLAN · « **Reply #10 on:** Jul 27, 2010, 11:20 PM »

I did it to my voyager and scout last year just run it a few inches longer than the roof supports and slit the foil where your velcro attaches from the tent slide velcro through and attach to poles works good no drips reflects the light real well. I'll post pics if I can still find em. folding the tent up even seems easier now.had it running all te way down the back at first but couldn't make it work to my liking so trimmed it so its just the top. you'll like it skipper, Dylan

Skipper · « **Reply #11 on:** Jul 28, 2010, 04:00 PM »

Thanks for the tip, I am really getting excited to do this. If it works as good as everyone says, I will have all the benifits of a thermal roof model without all the added weight and price. I guess sometimes a little redneck engineering can beat the factory!

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #12 on:** Jul 28, 2010, 06:03 PM »

I just rolled it out on each use and rolled it back up after never an issue plus if It didnt need it I didnt have it in place

$ignmoney · « **Reply #13 on:** Aug 08, 2010, 11:13 PM »

let us know how you make out, notice a big difference etc. sure is a good idea. I got to see if I can find something like that for my self

mushroom_capd_1 · « **Reply #14 on:** Aug 21, 2010, 04:46 AM »

I did this to both my Guide and Pro last year and I'm really glad I did. Works very well against that "dreaded drip", it'll save you a little money on propane over the course of the season too!

$ignmoney · « **Reply #15 on:** Aug 21, 2010, 11:28 PM »

Any one have any idea where to get any? Is there a trade name to ask for? Thanks

sled-in · « **Reply #16 on:** Aug 22, 2010, 11:20 AM »

Quote from: mushroom_capd_1 on Aug 21, 2010, 04:46 AM

I did this to both my Guide and Pro last year and I'm really glad I did. Works very well against that "dreaded drip", it'll save you a little money on propane over the course of the season too!

I have it in my Ice Cube too, I did find I didn't need my heater quite as soon either. I just slip the insulation in after its set up, and take it out before I tear it down.

mbart · « **Reply #17 on:** Aug 22, 2010, 01:25 PM »

Quote from: $ignmoney on Aug 21, 2010, 11:28 PM

Any one have any idea where to get any? Is there a trade name to ask for? Thanks

Reflectix, 4'x25' roll $46.00 at Lowes

Skipper · « **Reply #18 on:** Aug 22, 2010, 05:02 PM »

OUCH! That is kinda spendy! I am sure glad I found mine in a dumpster!

mbart · « **Reply #19 on:** Aug 22, 2010, 06:04 PM »

Quote from: Skipper on Aug 22, 2010, 05:02 PM

OUCH! That is kinda spendy! I am sure glad I found mine in a dumpster!

One man's trash is another man's treasure.

JIGGIN- · « **Reply #20 on:** Aug 23, 2010, 05:10 AM »

Cheap is Cheap but you cant beat free!

Congrats on a good find.
JIGGIN.

sled-in · « **Reply #21 on:** Aug 23, 2010, 10:15 AM »

Quote from: Skipper on Aug 22, 2010, 05:02 PM

OUCH! That is kinda spendy! I am sure glad I found mine in a dumpster!

I found mine at work.........I think that box was garbage?!

mdeutsch · « **Reply #22 on:** Aug 23, 2010, 10:52 PM »

I put the Reflectix material in my Guide last year. Yes it stops the dreaded condensation drip, but only because it traps the moisture between the tent material and the reflectix, so be sure to dry out your shack between trips. I would agree it made it warmer with my Mr. Buddy Heater, but it also limits my Blackberry signal (good if you don't want to be bothered, bad if you're trying to keep up with football scores).

Installation note, make sure to keep the Reflectix stretched tight to the ceiling, otherwise it likes to droop and hamper an agressive hook setting motion.

$ignmoney · « **Reply #23 on:** Aug 24, 2010, 12:09 AM »

Quote from: mbart on Aug 22, 2010, 01:25 PM

Reflectix, 4'x25' roll $46.00 at Lowes

Thanks for the info. Now I know what to ask for other than silver stuff.

wonder if any contractor buddy's would have a piece they want to get rid of? GO REDNECKS!

vermonner · « **Reply #24 on:** Aug 24, 2010, 07:33 AM »

Good score. It's things like this that keep me dumpster diving, proudly. No need for a foil hat to keep the Gummint mind control machine outcho head anymore either

scmelik · « **Reply #25 on:** Aug 27, 2010, 04:54 PM »

this is ingenious I love it. I will be doing this to my Guide when I get back to SD. Thanks for the idea.

andercee · « **Reply #26 on:** Aug 29, 2010, 03:15 PM »

I put reflectix on the top of my Team Wild 2 sled. I think it does make a difference although I didn't really test it scientifically. It definitely makes it brighter so if you use your house for spearing a lot you might not want to go this route. I had about a 3x5 roll of it left over and I keep that in the sled and when it's really cold I unroll it and put it behind the seat along the back of the shanty. That really helps to keep your back side warmer on especially cold or windy days.

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