Dust Problems
Submitted: Monday, Jan 09, 2006 at 01:11
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wepn
I have 2005 hilux SR dual cab with tonneau cover over the
well tray and it suckes in dust big time any suggestions a mate suggested to put a vent in the tray behind the cab rather than trying to seal arround the tail
gate as the shape of the tail
gate would not be easy to seal
Reply By: Member - Norm C (QLD) - Monday, Jan 09, 2006 at 23:24
Monday, Jan 09, 2006 at 23:24
wepn, I have an 05 'Lux with a Carryboy canopy. I've just about solved the dust problem. I suspect with your cover, the main entry point is around the tail
gate. If you look closely, there are large gaps at the bottom and both sides.
I put some self adhesive foam along the bottom. It is about 25mm wide and 6 mm or so thick. I stuck it on the bottom of the tail
gate so it seals against
the tub. Forms a tight seal (initially made the tail
gate a bit firmer to close, but I don't notice the difference now it has settled in). At the sides, I got some rubber seals. I got offcuts from Carryboy when I had the canopy installed, but it should be readily available. A bit hard to describe, but I'll try. Overall, about about 30 mm x 6 or 8mm x whatever length it is cut to. One of the 6mm edges has a deep groove in it which is wire re- enforced (inside the rubber). This groove fits nicely (very tight) over the edge of the tray where the tail
gate closes. The rest of the seal is hollow and is quite pliable. The tailgate closes firmly against this and forms a good seal. Sorry, I don't know what the stuff is called, but you should be able to get it from a motor trimmer or similar (or try Carryboy).
You will still probably get a bit of dust in where the cover meets
the tub sides, but at least 90 % will be stopped. That is my experience with the canopy anyway.
Hope this helps.
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