Thanks for doing this video! I got the Artic Pack with my camper 2-years ago but have never installed it as I thought it would be really difficult to put up. Plan on giving it a test on my next trip.
Incorrect. A yeti insulated cup has a VACUUM between the two stainless steel walls. It’s the vacuum that creates insulation. Adding an “Arctic Pack” is not the same thing. Instead of a vacuum, there is air. Air will convey heat in both directions. It only somewhat slows this transfer.
This is a great video. I thought it might be a hassle having to install the thermal pack and uninstall it each time but this is pretty easy. I assume it would help equally well in hot temperatures to keep the heat out of the camper? If I lived closer to flagstaff I’d already have one of these campers!
Great video! Question unrelated to the artctic pack...what is the typical life span of the canvas? I'm sure it depends on use and things like that but if you could ballpark it for me? Much appreciated. Thanks!
We're estimating a 10 year lifespan on the canvas with heavy use. Staying on top of maintenance will go a long way to preserving the canvas as well, such as treating it with a UV protectant every year or two. We build the upper part of the camper inn such a way that when the time comes we can do a full-tear down and canvas replacement without compromising the rest of the camper.
Could you make the roof out of fiberglass-laminated foamboard instead of aluminum? This way the roof would already be insulated and you wouldn't need a headliner. Also, if you made the outer canvas using an insulated fabric, there would be no need for this arctic pack, which would simplify set up and tear down.
It would be considerably heavier, more prone to UV damage, and not last as long as an aluminum roof as we've seen on other campers that use that style.
Thanks for doing this video! I got the Artic Pack with my camper 2-years ago but have never installed it as I thought it would be really difficult to put up. Plan on giving it a test on my next trip.
Glad it was helpful!
Incorrect. A yeti insulated cup has a VACUUM between the two stainless steel walls. It’s the vacuum that creates insulation. Adding an “Arctic Pack” is not the same thing. Instead of a vacuum, there is air. Air will convey heat in both directions. It only somewhat slows this transfer.
A heavy-duty arctic pack, similar to a Crua tent liner, would be a nice option.
This is a great video. I thought it might be a hassle having to install the thermal pack and uninstall it each time but this is pretty easy. I assume it would help equally well in hot temperatures to keep the heat out of the camper? If I lived closer to flagstaff I’d already have one of these campers!
Is it possible to close the top with insulation installed? Nice presentation.
Definitely possible. Just not recommended due to increased wear and tear on the material, but plenty of folks leave them up all the time, year-round.
Great video! Question unrelated to the artctic pack...what is the typical life span of the canvas? I'm sure it depends on use and things like that but if you could ballpark it for me? Much appreciated. Thanks!
We're estimating a 10 year lifespan on the canvas with heavy use. Staying on top of maintenance will go a long way to preserving the canvas as well, such as treating it with a UV protectant every year or two. We build the upper part of the camper inn such a way that when the time comes we can do a full-tear down and canvas replacement without compromising the rest of the camper.
Could you make the roof out of fiberglass-laminated foamboard instead of aluminum? This way the roof would already be insulated and you wouldn't need a headliner.
Also, if you made the outer canvas using an insulated fabric, there would be no need for this arctic pack, which would simplify set up and tear down.
It would be considerably heavier, more prone to UV damage, and not last as long as an aluminum roof as we've seen on other campers that use that style.