If you are looking for an easy and relatively inexpensive way to insulate your popup camper, you need to try adding diy bunk end insulation covers to the inside. We did this recently and we don’t regret it at all.
Adding extra insulation to your popup camper can help you regulate temperature, block out light from the campground (which adds privacy) and help keep the inside dry.
We used Reflectix to insulate the inside of our bunk ends. It comes in a roll, I used the one that was 48” wide.
We used a sharpie and scissors to cut the Reflectix for each bunk end. I started with the very back and from the -outside of the camper, I measured the width of the bunk end and cut the roll. Next, I held up the roll to the bunk end from the outside and my husband traced the shape with a sharpie. (We don’t have a picture because it was just the two of us when we did this part.)
Once I had the shape, I layed the Reflectix down on the concrete in our shop and cut it out. Then we repeated the process for one of the sides. Since the bunk ends are the same, to get the other pieces, I just layed down the piece that was cut to the right shape and I traced it on a new piece.
I repeated this process until I had 2 end pieces and 4 side pieces. For the sides, they are all the same since it is a mirror image from left to right side.
After I cut them all out, I went inside the camper and tried them in. I slid each piece in and let the end poles and side cables hold it in place. It fit perfect! (Good enough for me anyway).
What I do to store them is lay them all flat and roll it up as tight as I can. I cut a piece of elastic and made a tie to hold it in a roll while its being stored. I keep it on the floor of the camper when we aren’t camping.
So far, it has worked great! We use this in conjunction with our DIY Bunk End Covers to add extra insulation for temperature regulation, help keep the inside dry and blocks out unwanted light!! (Which is a must for my family, who likes to sleep in the dark.)
For right now, I only did the sides. I might eventually add insulation to the top but I’m going to see if we really need it. It does take up room when the camper is not in use so that’s something to consider before investing in the diy bunk end insulation.
If you are wanting to get started with popup camping but don’t know where to begin see our starter guide. If you would rather tent camp we have a beginners guide to tent camping also!
We also have a great breakfast recipe called Hobo Eggs that you can enjoy on your next trip!
