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HarryMann at 12:29, 2 November 2008

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	'''Big Vern:''' ~~Hi, I~~ have ~~recently become~~ the ~~owner~~ of a 1990 VW Transporter ~~Hi Top~~ Leisuredrive ~~campervan which~~ I ~~have become~~ <br>~~very attached to in a short period of ownership. I have no choice but to store it outside during the winter~~.		'''Big Vern:''': Does anyone have any tips on keeping the inside of my 1990 VW Transporter Leisuredrive dry during winter? I would <br>appreciate any help. I am also a new member of this club and I think it is really cool loads of info. Many Thanks

	~~'''Qu:'''~~ I am also a new member fo this club and i think it is really cool loads of info~~. Does anyone have any tips on keeping the inside dry during winter? I would appreciate any help~~. Many Thanks


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	'''HarryMann:''' Yes, covers - often heard and probably true - covering up is a double edged sword, condensation that never dries out fully on a warm day.		'''HarryMann:''' Yes, covers - often heard and probably true - covering up is a double edged sword, condensation that never dries out fully on a warm day.

			First make sure any raising roofs or even high tops are not leaking - that's definitely No. 1

	If you prop it one end, make sure water doesn't drip into the rear louvre vents.. [[T25_Media_Library_dripping_air_vent\|Dripping air-vent syndrome]] Cumbriankeith said: ''We always make sure the camper is parked slightly nose down - and I've extended the gutters so the water runs away quietly down the tailgate-shut area.'')		If you prop it one end, make sure water doesn't drip into the rear louvre vents.. [[T25_Media_Library_dripping_air_vent\|Dripping air-vent syndrome]] Cumbriankeith said: ''We always make sure the camper is parked slightly nose down - and I've extended the gutters so the water runs away quietly down the tailgate-shut area.'')

HarryMann at 12:25, 2 November 2008

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	'''Big Vern:''' Hi, I have recently become the owner of a 1990 VW ~~transporter~~ Hi Top Leisuredrive campervan which I have become very attached to in a short period of ownership. I have no choice but to store it outside during the winter.		'''Big Vern:''' Hi, I have recently become the owner of a 1990 VW Transporter Hi Top Leisuredrive campervan which I have become <br>very attached to in a short period of ownership. I have no choice but to store it outside during the winter.

	'''Qu:''' I am also a new member fo this club and i think it is really cool loads of info. Does anyone have any tips on keeping the inside dry during winter? I would appreciate any help. Many Thanks		'''Qu:''' I am also a new member fo this club and i think it is really cool loads of info. Does anyone have any tips on keeping the inside dry during winter? I would appreciate any help. Many Thanks

HarryMann at 12:20, 2 November 2008

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	'''HarryMann:''' Yes, covers - often heard and probably true - covering up is a double edged sword, condensation that never dries out fully on a warm day.		'''HarryMann:''' Yes, covers - often heard and probably true - covering up is a double edged sword, condensation that never dries out fully on a warm day.

	If you prop it one end, make sure water doesn't drip into the rear louvre vents.. [[T25_Media_Library_dripping_air_vent\|Dripping air-vent syndrome]]		If you prop it one end, make sure water doesn't drip into the rear louvre vents.. [[T25_Media_Library_dripping_air_vent\|Dripping air-vent syndrome]] Cumbriankeith said: ''We always make sure the camper is parked slightly nose down - and I've extended the gutters so the water runs away quietly down the tailgate-shut area.'')

	Open the rear tailgate right up after heavy rainy periods to see if water drips out of the drains at the bottom... if so repeat every time it rains :)		Open the rear tailgate right up after heavy rainy periods to see if water drips out of the drains at the bottom... if so repeat every time it rains :)

HarryMann at 12:03, 2 November 2008

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	'''But best of all,''' just make a point of going touring in it every so often to get the engine fully warmed up and the interior well dried out, so choose a nice weekend every once in a while for at least an hour. '''Don't just take it around the block - very bad!'''		'''But best of all as Billiemaye says''', just make a point of going touring in it every so often to get the engine fully warmed up and the interior well dried out, so choose a nice weekend every once in a while and drive for at least an hour and crack the windows open a bit once the heater gets going up. '''Don't just take it around the block - very bad!'''

HarryMann at 12:01, 2 November 2008

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	'''HarryMann:''' Yes, covers - often heard - probably true - covering up is a double edged sword, condensation that never dries out fully on a warm day.		'''HarryMann:''' Yes, covers - often heard and probably true - covering up is a double edged sword, condensation that never dries out fully on a warm day.

	If you prop it one end, make sure water doesn't drip into the rear louvre vents.. [[T25_Media_Library_dripping_air_vent\|Dripping air-vent syndrome]]		If you prop it one end, make sure water doesn't drip into the rear louvre vents.. [[T25_Media_Library_dripping_air_vent\|Dripping air-vent syndrome]]
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	'''But best of all,''' just make a point of going touring in it every so often to get the engine fully warmed up and the interior well dried out, so choose a nice weekend every once in a while. '''Don't just take it around the block - very bad!'''		'''But best of all,''' just make a point of going touring in it every so often to get the engine fully warmed up and the interior well dried out, so choose a nice weekend every once in a while for at least an hour. '''Don't just take it around the block - very bad!'''

HarryMann at 11:54, 2 November 2008

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-[quote]covers may not be the best thing apparently ( gdr77 , see my posting on highlanddubbers ?)
+'''Big Vern:''' Hi, I have recently become the owner of a 1990 VW transporter Hi Top Leisuredrive campervan which I have become very attached to in a short period of ownership. I have no choice but to store it outside during the winter.
 I would defo put one end up on ramps , at least , and let air flow as much as poss.
-jaylo[/quote]
+'''Qu:''' I am also a new member fo this club and i think it is really cool loads of info. Does anyone have any tips on keeping the inside dry during winter? I would appreciate any help. Many Thanks

HarryMann at 11:48, 2 November 2008

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[quote]covers may not be the best thing apparently ( gdr77 , see my posting on highlanddubbers ?)
I would defo put one end up on ramps , at least , and let air flow as much as poss.
jaylo[/quote]

'''HarryMann:''' Yes, covers - often heard - probably true - covering up is a double edged sword, condensation that never dries out fully on a warm day.

If you prop it one end, make sure water doesn't drip into the rear louvre vents.. [[T25_Media_Library_dripping_air_vent|Dripping air-vent syndrome]]

Open the rear tailgate right up after heavy rainy periods to see if water drips out of the drains at the bottom... if so repeat every time it rains :)

If possible park it where the sun shines for some of the day, but block the windows from direct sunlight light somehow if stored for long periods in summer. Leave the handbrake off and chock it.

If you do get an unseasonably warm dry day and can't take it for a drive, then open the tailgate and slider for an hour or two at midday, shutting it up [i]well before[/i] the dew comes down.

'''But best of all,''' just make a point of going touring in it every so often to get the engine fully warmed up and the interior well dried out, so choose a nice weekend every once in a while. '''Don't just take it around the block - very bad!'''

Make sure the coolant system has had it's 3 yearly coolant change and the anti-freeze is up to full strength (50/50) to prevent cooling system corrosion, which ''will'' get it if this has been neglected...

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