Dual Cab Ute Dust Problems
Submitted: Friday, Apr 05, 2013 at 00:23
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Member - Graeme M (VIC)
Hi All
I have a Navara Dual Cab ute that fills with dust I go bush. I am sure there are members with a similar problem who might have figured out a way to stop (don't think so!)
or at least minimise the amount that enters.
I have a Carry Boy canopy fitted and they advised to leave the front sliding window approx 100mm open, does not seem to work for me.
I have also approached Clark Rubber as I believed they had a kit that could be fitted to the tailgate to reduce dust invasion but the stores I spoke to in Vic were not aware of it.
Can get anyone with experience in this matter to let me know how next to proceed apart from getting a wagon.
Thanks in advance for your input.
Reply By: wato35 - Friday, Apr 05, 2013 at 09:38
Friday, Apr 05, 2013 at 09:38
I have a Hilux and I had a vent inserted into the roof of the canopy.
I got it from a 4 x 4
shop, cost about $85 fitted (if I remember correctly).
The vent faces forward and forces air into the back at force, which stops dust coming in through the tailgate etc.
Yes, you will get some dust from oncoming traffic, but it is minimal.
Wato
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Reply By: evaredy - Saturday, Apr 06, 2013 at 12:03
Saturday, Apr 06, 2013 at 12:03
I have a Dmax with
Alpha canopy and was told the same thing about opening the window.It still gets dust in the tray and like a lot of others, there are huge gaps around the tailgate.
I went to Clark Rubber a couple of days ago and the guy knew exactly what I was after. He came out to the ute and measured the tailgate, went inside and cut me a length of sticky backed foam strip. It's 12mm thick and slightly softer, he had a harder one there but said the softer one is the way to go, because it will form around things better when the tailgate is closed.
I'm not sure if all utes are the same, but when I was talking to the guy that fitted my canopy, he pointed out two small holes that are on the back of the tray below the back window. He said he used to get complaints from people saying that the canopy leaked, but it was water coming in through these two small holes.
Once I have done the tailgate, I will see how it goes with just opening the rear window. If I still have dust problems then a vent will be the next thing.
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