Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1998 06:34:48 -0800
Reply-To: Harry Yates <hyates@BERT.CR.BCIT.BC.CA>
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From: Harry Yates <hyates@BERT.CR.BCIT.BC.CA>
Subject: Re: winter storage
In-Reply-To: <365A3CAC.195BE256@home.com>
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Trevor, I use Dry-Z-Air to absorb moisture from within the van. It works very well. Our van is
is garaged, and it's amazing as to the amount of moisture that is
trapped.
I also remove the top bunk cushions, and the rear cushion over the
engine bay, remove the windshield wipers so they don't go "flat" and
if you can, put the van on jackstands. This really helps the tires and
suspension with a static load. I give the engine a fresh oil
change,and remove the battery for winter as well. Also, put in some
fuel stabilizer to keep moisture out of the FULL fuel tank and keeps
the fuel from varnishing. I use RV antifreeze in the water tank that is
flushed through the water system prior to the battery being pulled.
You can also drain the sink trap prior to installling the antifreeze to
eliminate the water in there. Also, fill up your propane tank before
storing. It takes me four days to prepare our van for storage, but its
worth it if it's done right.
Hope this helps
Harry.
> Hi Jerome
>
> We usually store our Westy with a small ceramic heater placed inside to
> keep condensation out. I leave the skylight open a crack, or a side window
> to help vent unneccessay humidity at first, then once I feel it is dry
> enough I tighten things down. I also remove the upper bunk cushions to
> increase better air circulation to prevent the infamous mold spots on the
> on the poptop. But that is us here in rainy Vancouver. I would love to
> hear other suggestions for outside storage. I guess outside storage
> depends on where one stores it, the temperature, the humidity, the
> elements, etc.
>
> Peace!
>
> Trevor Reid
> 84 Westy "Vanny"
>
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> > Jérôme wrote:
> >
> > Hi volks!
> > Can somebody tell me what to do or/and what not to do when you store a
> > west outdoor? (i live in Montreal)
> >
> > Thanks!
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Harry Yates, Langley, British Columbia Canada
'90 Syncro Westfalia WWW - http://syncro.cr.bcit.bc.ca/hyates
'87 Golf Diesel email: hyates@bcit.bc.ca
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