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Brodie Allen


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After a few 100K on a wet road the footwell of my van is full of water -

not from leaks but from spray off the car getting in thru the huge

ventilation window at the rear that is for gas ventilation.

 

There's no drain holes to let water out.

 

What is the score if you ford a creek and the water pours in thru

the vent port. The carpeting lining the well is mouldy and damp.

 

No rust yet but there's virtually no fix that I can see. It's bonkers!!!

gotta be a better system than this?

 

Another find with the moisture meter!

 

What is your experience/remedy/ignorance of the matter?

 

 



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Yep a trap for the unwary - also no warranty for damage caused by fording rivers or large puddles.

Dry out the affected area/s immediately with hot air gun or dryer, ensuring no too hot as it can exacerbate damage.

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Redesign the grill with a shield & drain.

 

Pull out the natural fibre insulation & replace it with synthetic insulation as it doesn't hold water.

 

Water can come in through trim panel clips, so replace them with the ones with gasket if you car doesn't already have them.

 

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had a friend looking to buy a van and when he stepped on the door step his foot went right through it as it was rusted out .....mind you he a big bloke but .....oh he didnt buy that van by the way /////

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tea spoon wrote:

had a friend looking to buy a van and when he stepped on the door step his foot went right through it as it was rusted out .....mind you he a big bloke but .....oh he didnt buy that van by the way /////

 i think the best thing you can do is drill plenty of decent size holes into

the bottom of the step - water is going to get in if you drive on a wet road

whatever you do.

 

So synthetics, marine ply and good drainage the only answer I can see.



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tea spoon wrote:

had a friend looking to buy a van and when he stepped on the door step his foot went right through it as it was rusted out .....mind you he a big bloke but .....oh he didnt buy that van by the way /////

 I think the best thing you can do is drill plenty of decent size holes into

the bottom of the step - water is going to get in if you drive on a wet road

whatever you do.

 

So synthetics, marine ply and good drainage the only answer I can see.



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