Wet interior? - T350
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Hi All
Query from a mate who has a T350 but isn't a member here. I'll just cut and paste!
"Car has been under outdoor car cover (but outside) for the last month. Came over to start here up and give her a whizz. When I took off the cover, there was a huge condensation build up within the car to the extend that there were full scale drops on the roof panels, rear windscreen. RHS driver's carpet is soaking wet though passenger's side seems to be fine?"
First thing I asked him if the car was put away "dry" so to speak and he said it was. I also asked if it was a "leaky" car to which he said no, but that the RHS driver's pocket is usually damp.
He has asked for any suggestions as to better storage or if anyone thinks something needs looking at, feel free to post!
This has prompted me to go take a look at mine (which is also always stored under a cover and which hasn't been used in a couple of weeks because of the weather. It's no where near what he is talking about, but the steering wheel had a damp sheen to it, for lack of a better word.
Query from a mate who has a T350 but isn't a member here. I'll just cut and paste!
"Car has been under outdoor car cover (but outside) for the last month. Came over to start here up and give her a whizz. When I took off the cover, there was a huge condensation build up within the car to the extend that there were full scale drops on the roof panels, rear windscreen. RHS driver's carpet is soaking wet though passenger's side seems to be fine?"
First thing I asked him if the car was put away "dry" so to speak and he said it was. I also asked if it was a "leaky" car to which he said no, but that the RHS driver's pocket is usually damp.
He has asked for any suggestions as to better storage or if anyone thinks something needs looking at, feel free to post!
This has prompted me to go take a look at mine (which is also always stored under a cover and which hasn't been used in a couple of weeks because of the weather. It's no where near what he is talking about, but the steering wheel had a damp sheen to it, for lack of a better word.
AdvocatusD said:
Hi All
Query from a mate who has a T350 but isn't a member here. I'll just cut and paste!
"Car has been under outdoor car cover (but outside) for the last month. Came over to start here up and give her a whizz. When I took off the cover, there was a huge condensation build up within the car to the extend that there were full scale drops on the roof panels, rear windscreen. RHS driver's carpet is soaking wet though passenger's side seems to be fine?"
First thing I asked him if the car was put away "dry" so to speak and he said it was. I also asked if it was a "leaky" car to which he said no, but that the RHS driver's pocket is usually damp.
He has asked for any suggestions as to better storage or if anyone thinks something needs looking at, feel free to post!
This has prompted me to go take a look at mine (which is also always stored under a cover and which hasn't been used in a couple of weeks because of the weather. It's no where near what he is talking about, but the steering wheel had a damp sheen to it, for lack of a better word.
Last year I purchased 2 bean bags for want of a better description that had a desicant material in them. does the job just fine. I keep mine covered outside with the windows up. Find them on flee bay about £10 IIRC Query from a mate who has a T350 but isn't a member here. I'll just cut and paste!
"Car has been under outdoor car cover (but outside) for the last month. Came over to start here up and give her a whizz. When I took off the cover, there was a huge condensation build up within the car to the extend that there were full scale drops on the roof panels, rear windscreen. RHS driver's carpet is soaking wet though passenger's side seems to be fine?"
First thing I asked him if the car was put away "dry" so to speak and he said it was. I also asked if it was a "leaky" car to which he said no, but that the RHS driver's pocket is usually damp.
He has asked for any suggestions as to better storage or if anyone thinks something needs looking at, feel free to post!
This has prompted me to go take a look at mine (which is also always stored under a cover and which hasn't been used in a couple of weeks because of the weather. It's no where near what he is talking about, but the steering wheel had a damp sheen to it, for lack of a better word.
rolex said:
The only thing I can suggest is to use a breathable car cover and leave the windows slightly open.
Don't know what alarm he has, but that wouldn't work with mine. When you alarm it, the windows go all the way up.I've just noticed as a result of this that the carpets on the T350 aren't removable! They're pretty much part of the floorpan - not clever.
Re. the bean bag thing, curious! What do you do exactly?
I've just put the sagaris under cover and I usually use one of those dehumidifying things. You can get them at homebase, there are small ones and reusable large ones.
I think they are called moisture traps and are basically a desiccant as previously stated, usually silica gel. Just stick "moisture trap" in google and there are loads of different types available.
They'll get rid of all the moisture and the damp smell.
I think they are called moisture traps and are basically a desiccant as previously stated, usually silica gel. Just stick "moisture trap" in google and there are loads of different types available.
They'll get rid of all the moisture and the damp smell.
Edited by parvs on Sunday 5th December 19:09
AdvocatusD said:
Cheers guys, I assume if he goes for the desicant it's just one for the car.
If he goes the silica gel way, how many of the things does he need to last him the winter or so?
The desicant bags usually contain silica gel anyway. Couple of decent sized bags will doLike these....If he goes the silica gel way, how many of the things does he need to last him the winter or so?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/20-Units-Military-Grade-Dess...
Edited by shep1001 on Sunday 5th December 21:37
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