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Badger · Dec 20, 2013

So loving the new TD5, few things to do to her engine wise, but what's getting on my tits is the damn dampness inside.

So any tips for keeping it abit dryer than normal? Obviously seals etc on the back door ( which is fubar'd ) but why so much condensation when i get in her in the mornings!?

Anyone fitted one of those vents on the roof to get some air flowing through theirs or a waste of time?

I was considering lining the interior with an underlay for sound and insulation like i did with my other one, but this time all in the back as well ( not the floor as it gets soaking with dogs and horse gear ).

It's a 110 Van btw

Thoughts or comments

Station House · Dec 20, 2013

I guess they still leak like a Landy should, but are slightly better insulted with smaller air gaps that allows the condensation.

Actually no idea Paul - just guessing

I considered getting one of these

Rechargeable Mini Dehumidifier - 2 Pack Set: Amazon.co.uk: Kitchen & Home

But have yet to bite the bullet

ratty · Dec 20, 2013

Badger said:
So loving the new TD5, few things to do to her engine wise, but what's getting on my tits is the damn dampness inside.

So any tips for keeping it abit dryer than normal? Obviously seals etc on the back door ( which is fubar'd ) but why so much condensation when i get in her in the mornings!?

Anyone fitted one of those vents on the roof to get some air flowing through theirs or a waste of time?

I was considering lining the interior with an underlay for sound and insulation like i did with my other one, but this time all in the back as well ( not the floor as it gets soaking with dogs and horse gear ).

It's a 110 Van btw

Thoughts or comments

I have a spinning vent on the roof of my 110 csw. It's right at the back on the passenger side. As I have a solid partition behind the second row seats it doesn't really make a huge amount of difference in the front half but does keep the rear cooler in the summer and dryer in the winter.

Is it likely it's the dog and horse gear that is causing the condensation or is it more likely to be rain water getting in?

Badger · Dec 20, 2013

Yeah it's gonna be wet dogs n wellies, rugs etc but none of this is in there full time and surprisingly enough (!?) it has 2 leaks at the front into the footwell which is standard Land Rover issue.

However getting into it in the morning when there is frost on the ground after being stood still for a night i wasn't expecting the back roof to be dripping with moisture which is a pain given i carry my hand & power tools in it for work, you would kind of expect that if it was getting warm outside and heating up inside whilst moist...

I'll look into a vent and think of lining the roof and sides as well

Btw Ratty, you still got a rear door kicking about??

Badger · Dec 20, 2013

Station House said:
I guess they still leak like a Landy should, but are slightly better insulted with smaller air gaps that allows the condensation.

Actually no idea Paul - just guessing

I considered getting one of these

Rechargeable Mini Dehumidifier - 2 Pack Set: Amazon.co.uk: Kitchen & Home

But have yet to bite the bullet

I was thinking of using those kind of things as well, pick em up from the £1 shop...

ratty · Dec 20, 2013

Badger said:
Yeah it's gonna be wet dogs n wellies, rugs etc but none of this is in there full time and surprisingly enough (!?) it has 2 leaks at the front into the footwell which is standard Land Rover issue.

However getting into it in the morning when there is frost on the ground after being stood still for a night i wasn't expecting the back roof to be dripping with moisture which is a pain given i carry my hand & power tools in it for work, you would kind of expect that if it was getting warm outside and heating up inside whilst moist...

I'll look into a vent and think of lining the roof and sides as well

Btw Ratty, you still got a rear door kicking about??

Mine leaks above both front doors too. Doesn't bother me. ****es the mrs off though.

Yeah I have an unglazed beige rear door going begging if ya want it?

Station House · Dec 20, 2013

Cured the dripping roof in mine with camping mat stuck with high temp spray adhesive - works a treat and looks OK too

arboorman · Dec 20, 2013

My 110 hard top (Td5) was the same when I got it.

Had a front head lining but the back was bare ali. In the winter all my gear got soaked with the condensation.

I've now stuck sleeping roll mats and that thin thermal foil for insulating loft etc to the entire roof. Used normal carpet adhesive first but it all fell off when the sun came out. Then used Trimfix and it's stayed on.

Then bought a second hand roof lining and put this over the top so it all looks standard - think I've got a front section (above driver/passenger) left over if you want it, could do with being re-trimmed though.

Also, I've ply lined the sides and floor and packed insulation behind it.

No condensation at all now and it warms up quicker too

HTH

Landyfox · Dec 20, 2013

I fitted polystyrene and foil to my roof - hey presto problem solved!

Badger · Dec 21, 2013

All answers along my way of thinking, cheers chaps

Ratty, sounds good buddy, i'll be in touch

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