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| | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,997 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,997 | I live in SW British Columbia and the air is damp all winter. The cab has no leaks, but the condensation gets nasty. What can I put in the cab to keep the moisture down without burning it to the ground?
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | from the Island, I'll attest there's not a lot to be done, but keeping it under cover and especially out of any sun that happens to show will help ...and of course there's always the best solution: drive it daily  Bill | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,997 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,997 | I would love to drive it daily, but I have to fix 'er up first. I looked at your home page, nice 46 you had there. Are you on the big island or one of the small ones? I have a buddy at work that bought a place on Hornby.
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | Hornby!?!?! yuppie heaven ... till the power goes out and the ferries stop I'm in the Comox Valley, "the city" for Hornby-ites - stop in if ya get over Bill | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,997 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,997 | Well, he must have bought one of the yuppie maids quarters, he couldn't afford the mainland. It's a small cabin that needs lots of work. I haven't been to the island for years, maybe next summer.
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin
When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | Hi super55.I discovered moisture in my cab too.I got somr stuff called"Dry-The-Air at an RV repair shop.Just put it in this week so i'll see | | | | | Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 179 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 179 | Greetings Super,
I live in a damp area of BC also.
Have you considered a portable dehumidifier?
How about silica gel?
Greg
When I go cruisin' in the old truck....women smile, men weep and dogs beg for rides.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 327 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 327 | From bc to.... I keep mine undercover but it gets damp maybe a light bulb always on like some people do for trailers or a portable heater????? i try to drive mine twice a week at least depending on the weather | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 22 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 22 | find a dental deal, one that sells to the dental profession. ask them to sell you a pack of air techniques disicant pellets. leave them in an open container or in a pourus cloth bag....they may have some available from an old compressor. its not real expensive | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 22 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 22 | that should read dental dealer | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 299 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 299 | Hey Wrench Fetcher, that is one beautiful truck.It was my first choice of colour for my 53.Unfortunately as I will be sharing mine with my wife we are still up in the air as to the colour to paint it when it's done.I've visited your area often, it's a great place.I have aquaintences in the area I see occasionally as well.After seeing your truck finished I may still be able to talk my wife into it.Take care of that truck, eh.
Lothar | | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 707 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 707 | one 40W light bulb in a trouble light housing might just do it, Super.
1951 3800 Be the change you want to see. -hotshoe
| | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 351 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2004 Posts: 351 | I agree with Petmil and hotshoe36. A low watt light bulb is what folks who own boats on the water do. It will cost just pennies a day.  | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,997 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,997 | Thanks, for all of the info. Will try the light bulb first.
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When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 843 | Super 55,That powder stuff called"Dry The Air"has been in my cab for 8 days now and there is no condensation inside. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 688 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 688 | Originally posted by BC52:
Hi super55.I discovered moisture in my cab too.I got somr stuff called"Dry-The-Air at an RV repair shop.Just put it in this week so i'll see thats what I use... Cliff59 | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 | as mentioned before,,,,all those dessicants that pull moisture from the air work great.
the best place to go is a R.V. parts dealer,theyll have it in cans and you just pour it out in somethin like pie tins etc....or just leave it in the orig. container,pop the lid and let it do its thing,,,,,,its made for exactly what youre talkin about.
Marty | | | | | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | If you use the dessicant, don't let the chemicals contact any metal. The water will corrode any metal it contacts.
Another thing is to keep the varmints out. Put some mothballs in a plastic tub. Same thing with metal contact.
Fred
52 3600
69 C-10
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 | one 40W light bulb in a trouble light housing might just do it, Super. we used to put a bulb in the sail boat and try a bag of charcoal.
Jim & Caroline
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| | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,756 | The charcoal works fairly well at little cost. I keep my welding rod dry in a box with a little light bulb but don't know if that would handle a truck cab, doubt it. | | |
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