Front Roof Vent Scoop

Being inspired by 'Tom Sheppards Expedition Guide', I'm thinking about fitting a front 'rally type' roof vent scoop to my 110. Plenty are available on ebay, and I believe you use Austin Mini round dash vents on the inside. Question is has anybody done this? & how do you keep the water out?

Just wondering what for?

You could waterproof he seams but if your driving in heavy rain I expect it will fly in, unless you make a opening closing vent. Like on the dash

It's mainly for a trip to Morocco, the front vent flaps work well but was thinking, something higher up on your face would be good. Thinking of a retrofit safari roof as well.

You would be supprised how little water comes in when the vents are shut, the better designed roof vents have a water drain tube to, it would run down a door pillar easily enough...

camosteve said:

It's mainly for a trip to Morocco, the front vent flaps work well but was thinking, something higher up on your face would be good. Thinking of a retrofit safari roof as well.

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How do you plan to stop the sand/dust etc going in your eyes and also all over the interior?

Boris113 said:

How do you plan to stop the sand/dust etc going in your eyes and also all over the interior?

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Easy - keep the vent closed to avoid sand ingress.....

If it's on the roof it won't suck in much dust, that's why snorkels are that height. For bad conditions, as above: shut the vent! Metal mesh like the front bulkhead flaps would be a good add-on.

What about adding in a thin section of open cell foam to work like a very basic filter? Considering Morocco is a dusty place in general, it would allow you to use the vent far more often, albeit at the expense of slightly reduced airflow.