Date:         Thu, 26 Jul 2007 22:30:34 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: bought a smoker's car (LVC)
Comments: To: "Richards, Andrew" <Andrew.Richards@nike.com>
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I thought I was pretty clever, as a newbie camper, that during a rainy
time I parked close to the fire, and put up my Westie's tarp/awning to
cover fire. You know; have my fire and stay dry. I knew full well some
smoke would get in the van but......

...... it smelled really smokey after that.

The good news is that, simply with airing it out over time, the smell
has decreased by at least 75%

You may find that in combination with chemical/other efforts, that
time will help.

Neil.



On 7/26/07, Richards, Andrew <Andrew.Richards@nike.com> wrote:
> Okay, no, it's not a van, but I'm sure some of you have been down this
> road with the van you bought from a smoker.  So....  Any tips on getting
> the smell of America's finest tobacco out of one's heating system?  I
> bought an '88 Subaru wagon for driving around town but am having a heck
> of a time clearing the stench.  Fabreeze has sort of worked on the
> upholstery, but once the heat is cranked on look out!!
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andrew in Portland, OR
>
> '87 Vanagon GL
>
> '88 Subaru GL
>
>
>


--
Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air Cooled Westfalia.

http://web.mac.com/tubaneil