Dust prevention Mazda BT 50 with Tub and Canopy
Submitted: Monday, Dec 12, 2011 at 17:00
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Member - Gary Raymond M (VIC)
Hi all, I have a recently superceded BT 50 fitted with an ARB canopy.
The canopy seals out dust fine but a lot gets in through the sides and bottom of the tail
gate.
I've put some rubber strips along each side of the tail
gate but am still getting a lot of dust in along the bottom of the tail
gate.
Has anyone got any good ideas about how to do this better?
Many thanks, Gary M.
Reply By: Mick O - Monday, Dec 12, 2011 at 17:03
Monday, Dec 12, 2011 at 17:03
Single sided 25mm x 7mm foam or neoprene tape from Clark Rubber carefully laid around the bottom so that it picks up the inner lip of the tailgate. Also open the front sliding window 5-10 cm when driving. This will pressure the canopy and tub area.
Cheers Mick
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Reply By: MEMBER - Darian, SA - Monday, Dec 12, 2011 at 21:26
Monday, Dec 12, 2011 at 21:26
I had a 1990 version of the same setup - the only way in my view is to approach it from the 'pressurised air' method - happily, all window and tailgate sealing issues can then be forgotten - I made a roofline airscoop for the canopy out of large poly irrigation fittings, to catch the airflow - kept all the dust out on bush trips and provided fresh air for the family hound on local trips. Fancy commercial scoops are available here and there - got one on the top of my offroad van.
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Tuesday, Dec 13, 2011 at 07:28
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2011 at 07:28
Gary,
Don't bother trying to seal the gaps.
Simply install an ARB vent on the roof at the front or rear of the canopy.
I leave
mine down around town and on the bitumen, but when heading bush, simply flip up the vent and it will pressurize the canopy area and keep almost all dust out.
I have a minor amount of dust along the rear under the tailgate but this is easily wiped off.
The vents are self installable if you are handy with tools, or ARB can do it for you.
Easily to follow instuctions are included with the kit. I used a bit of clear silicon around the bottom of the vent when installing to eliminate any chance of
water entering when raining.
I installed my vent at the front of the canopy roof and it sits level with the leading roof rack. In this posision, it is always in the airstream regardless what I have in the roof rack basket when travelling.
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Follow Up By: Member - Boo Boo (NSW) - Tuesday, Dec 13, 2011 at 08:02
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2011 at 08:02
Sandman
I conned my brother in law into putting the slim line arb vent on my pod last week. Yeh I know I didn't want to buy from ARB, but it was the only place I could get one that was suitable.
I haven't tried it on dirt yet, but the
young lady in the
shop seem to know her stuff and said (like others on this site) that one vent is usually more than sufficient to pressurise the pod.
I'll see how it goes.
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Reply By: Muntoo - Tuesday, Dec 13, 2011 at 14:08
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2011 at 14:08
There is a fella who sells rubber seals for the BT50 on Ebay.
But probably cheaper to buy from Clark Rubber.
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Reply By: Travellin Ranger - Wednesday, Dec 14, 2011 at 00:12
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2011 at 00:12
Gday Gary ,
I got some pinch weld for the sides and a door seal for the bottom all from clark rubber and used contact glue to stick it in place works great no dust at all .., ..cost under $25
regards brad
i can send pics to an email address if required
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Reply By: Member - Gary Raymond M (VIC) - Wednesday, Dec 14, 2011 at 13:47
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2011 at 13:47
Hi all, many thanks for your most helpful responses to my dust issue, very much appreciated.
This is a very good
forum.
Regards,
Gary Mawby.
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