I'm not speaking for him but we just slept two nights in NM monsoons in ours and had zero issues with rain.
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I'm not speaking for him but we just slept two nights in NM monsoons in ours and had zero issues with rain.
The windows all zip down nice and weather-proof. It was raining sideways and we just zipped up that side.
umpqua
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I haven't checked in for a while.
I've had zero issues with rain. I camped at Thanksgiving on the Washington coast and the rain was blowing sideways. Bone dry. There IS issue with condensation though. Really need to vent or the walls get wet from the inside.
The latest upgrade are the front brakes.
Front brake calipers and pads - 1994 4wd V6 pickup
Brake Master Cylinder - 1995 T100 non Abs 4wd
Seems to stop quicker.
I've camped every.single.weekend since I literally can't remember. When I come home to Portland on Sunday I can't wait to leave again on Friday.
"Really" liking the storage box that I put on the bumper. That thing is super handy!
A pic from last weekend in the Umpqua National Forest. I suspect it may now be on fire. 300K acres burning right now in Oregon. High wind, low humidity. Bad combo.
I've had zero issues with rain. I camped at Thanksgiving on the Washington coast and the rain was blowing sideways. Bone dry. There IS issue with condensation though. Really need to vent or the walls get wet from the inside.
The latest upgrade are the front brakes.
Front brake calipers and pads - 1994 4wd V6 pickup
Brake Master Cylinder - 1995 T100 non Abs 4wd
Seems to stop quicker.
I've camped every.single.weekend since I literally can't remember. When I come home to Portland on Sunday I can't wait to leave again on Friday.
"Really" liking the storage box that I put on the bumper. That thing is super handy!
A pic from last weekend in the Umpqua National Forest. I suspect it may now be on fire. 300K acres burning right now in Oregon. High wind, low humidity. Bad combo.
jomelo
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Good to know that the Alu-Cab is keeping the rain out. I'm in the process of putting an order through.
I have condensation problems too, even if I crack a window. But then again Japan is extremely humid.
I ordered some Blidimax Black window insulation covers, just waiting for them to arrive.
I have condensation problems too, even if I crack a window. But then again Japan is extremely humid.
I ordered some Blidimax Black window insulation covers, just waiting for them to arrive.
with our Alu-Cab roof top tent we also have issues with condensation. we have been able to just leave the very top of the windows open. one thing I really like is that the tent material is such that it will be black inside when you close it all up, useful here during the long summer nights.
Do you have a heater in there or did the window insulation allow for body heat to keep you and your canine warm enough?
Man,Dog,Troopy. Does it get any better?
Who made your window covers? I really like mine but I never tried them in the cold on a camping trip. Just to keep heat out.
umpqua
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The window covers on all of the back windows are solar screen.
Solarscreen - Quality custom made window insulation for Motorhomes, 4x4s, Boats and Cars
Quality custom made window insulation for Motorhomes, 4x4s, Boats and Cars.
www.solarscreen.com.au
The covers on the two front windows are top gear to go. I also bought a mosquito net from top gear for the rear of the truck.
Magnetic Insect Screens - Top Gear 2 Go
The solar screen product attaches to the windows with suction cups......and they don't work very well...at all.
The top gear screens attach with magnets.
The guys name at top gear is Doug and he's stand up. I bought some magnets from him and sewed (had them sewn) onto the solar screens. The solar screens do seem to be a bit thicker but if I was going to order one over the other it would be top gear as the fit is spot on and the magnets keep them in place.
Having your windows covered makes a huge difference when it's cold outside. Keeps the heat out as well. I keep the rear screens on all the time. I can see out well enough from the side mirrors.
Hope this helps.
umpqua
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The Elgena boiler.
It's like a gallon and a half capacity but the water is super hot so a little goes a long way when mixed with cold. It has a pretty big amp draw (7 I seem to remember) so you really need to have it turned on while the truck is running. I turn it on about an hour before hitting camp and turn it off when I arrive. The water stays hot for several hours and sure is a nice luxury. I have an ensuite (sp?) shower stall that I can run a veg sprayer out the window for showers. To be honest I haven't used the boiler all that much but I'm going to START using it as again having water is a real nice thing.....doing dishes, etc.
I bought mine from the guys in Canada and they were helpful. My water pump was putting out too much pressure so they sent me a pressure relief valve and it now works perfectly. You can be aware of that.
I would also investigate a heat exchanger. I think that you can also use that to heat your diesel block but I'm spitballing.
Check it out though......a nice add on.
