Keeping dust out of a ARB canopy

Submitted: Sunday, Nov 21, 2010 at 23:52

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DOEY

HI
im just after some advice regarding keeping dust from entering my canopy on my dual cab rodeo, usually through the sides at the rear where the tailgate closes into the tub. It is basically impossible to seal.
I have seen canopy vents that fit to the top of the canopy and direct air into the canopy as you drive, similar to that on caravans.
So, if positive airflow can help prevent dust entering from behind, do you think that leaving the front sliding window of the canopy open (the window directly behind the cab, which seems useless, perhaps its so you can wash the rear window) would force enough air in, or would it be too sheltered to catch any air as its behind the cab.
also i have sliding side windows, would they help or hinder? i am thinking they may actually create a vacuum and suck dust in?
i just dont really want to cut my canopy or i would just go out and buy a vent.
thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Doey

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Reply By: Member - Joe n Mel n kids (FNQ - Monday, Nov 22, 2010 at 00:08

Monday, Nov 22, 2010 at 00:08

Hi Doey...
I used to make canvas canopys and dust was always a problem, and that is any form of canopy, the only way to get rid of it is to "pressurise" it using the air flow from the direction of travel, it simply "blows" the dust out rather than sucking it in, there are a few ways to do it but the best is using something like a snorkle head, it removes any rain but lets in the air and NO dust gets in ......
It MUST face forward and in full contact with the air flow, side windows will suck it in as will the "rear" window ..............
If done properly you will never have any dust at all, i have seen all sorts of set-ups incluiding one with a complete air filter assembly and water drain, bit of work but WELL worth it, dust is a pain in the butt...
Cheers joe

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Follow Up By: DOEY- Monday, Nov 22, 2010 at 00:15

Monday, Nov 22, 2010 at 00:15

thanks joe

i think it was just wishful thinking hoping the front window would do the same job. I have a dual battery, fridge, our food box, solar panels etc etc all in the tub whilst we are travelling. Dust is a pain in the ............!
The vents from ARB are ony around the $50 mark, so i may just bite the bullet and do some cutting.
doey

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Follow Up By: Member - Joe n Mel n kids (FNQ - Monday, Nov 22, 2010 at 00:30

Monday, Nov 22, 2010 at 00:30

not wrong, dust can destroy things, mix a rough road and dust and it can even wear through canned food ..... or even worse put a hole in a can of beer ..... $50 bucks is worth it trust me..
Cheers
Joe

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Follow Up By: Batt's - Monday, Nov 22, 2010 at 02:06

Monday, Nov 22, 2010 at 02:06

I use to work at a 4wd outlet and installed lots of canopies and had lots of people expecting them to be dust and water proof well sorry but their not best solution is to buy a wagon but that's not going to work if you realy use it as lets say a 4wd and go off road dust is a fact get use to it comes with the territory.

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Follow Up By: DOEY- Monday, Nov 22, 2010 at 09:06

Monday, Nov 22, 2010 at 09:06

dusty beer.....thats just awful. lol

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Follow Up By: whyallacookie - Monday, Nov 22, 2010 at 19:02

Monday, Nov 22, 2010 at 19:02

Get the vent makes a huge difference! Also check the front of your tub, most newer tubs are not even close to sealed, Navara D40's have a space at the front that acts like a channel taking dust from the wheel straight in to the front of the tub!