Windor Rapid Dust

Thanks Roughasguts, the duct tape was an improvement, but
after a short while the turbulance at the back peeled it of :-(
And it was pain in the a*** to do day after day.
The seals(such as they are) dont seem to do much.
That is the problem. As you know it is a very large area.

Looks like we will have to put up with it.

I reckon the goanna on the side of the Oka is hungry Peter, just the way it is looking up at you. LOL

G'day Colin,
Thanks for your reply. Please tell me more about the extra self adheisive foam. If I can stop the large amount of dust coming in the rear bed, the scopper vent(which I have already fitted) would have a chance to work.

All other places have been sealed(door,frig vents and under body)

BB & SB

Hi BB & SB,
You can buy the foam from any large h/ware and then peel off the back and stick it around the opening so when the end is closed it forms an additional seal to whats already there.
From all the offroad stuff i've done there are a couple of things to watch on the rear of the Rapids.
Firstly the end is not solid as in most vans so will flex etc as you tow the van over rough stuff. This can cause the locking rods to wear away the aluminium it rubs against, so the rear door does not seal as well, then more dust!
To prevent this i fitted a steel cleat where the rod goes so once it is set right, it should not then become loose, and the seals work better and for longer.
To prevent the whole end racking and make the van stronger i fitted hold down cleats (same as the ones that hold the roof down) at the bottom left and right of the lift up panel. This totally prevents any movement of the panel so no more rubbing and all seals remain perfect. If you wish to contact me direct to arrange a visit to see what i've done, if the above does'nt make sense, feel free to do so. I'm in the Northern suburbs of Melb.
All the best,
Regards from Col.

Hi JohnR,
Is that picture of your rig on the Cattlewood Pass? out of Arltunga on the way to Gemtree ???
Regards from Col

Col, it was just near the Dneiper Creek. A group of us had camped near by off Binns Track. You were right about on the way to Gentree. I think the second picture is the four Karavans from the evening before.