Winter is here how do i keep my van dry

[ddffrost]

Hi,

Pretty new to this forum after only buying my first early bay (built in november 67) a month ago.

I am having trouble finding a garage to keep it in so its on my front drive at the moment.

Anyone have any good idea's to keep it dry and rust free over the winter?

Cheers

Dave

 

[Araon]

depends on wether your laying it up for the winter or using it through.....

A decent cover, clean and wax are a good start, desecant bags inside to absorb the moisture and regularly air it out.

Wax oil the cavities / underside, touch up any paint probs (rust blisters etc..) even if its a temp measure to get through the winter prior to a permanent fix.

If using it through the winter wash the salt off asap.

 

[Guest]

looks like youve covered everything 8)

 

[ddffrost]

thanks guys i've got a cover from Just Kampers and some wax oil so i might have to get busy this weekend and wax oil all the outside myself.

anyone got any contacts in the midlands area that do the wax oiling to the underside?

also where can i get the bags that go inside which obsorb water from?

One last thing will i have to take my roof racks off to get the cover on?

Thanks

Dave

 

[Araon]

Most workshops will take money off you to waxoil

Get the bags on line or better still free from electrical shops after they've taken a consignment ( I'm trying to do a deal with a company that supplies to museums etc... for capsules that can be dried out and re-used).

The cover issue depends on the cover and rack.... would suspect it will probably need to come off..

 

[Guest]

there are portable coves you can buy if its not a money issue, they are expensive but very versatile http://www.dubhuts.co.uk

 

[gninnam]

Aaris such a know all isn't he :wink:

Will have to take the roof racks off as it won't sit right.
Be careful with the cover and make sure that its properly tied down. If any wind
move the cover, it will start to rub on the paint :shock:

Good luck and welcome

 

[clyde]

Ive got a JK cover and it fits over my Westy pop top bus with my radio flyer on the rack. It still fits around the bumpers and if anything is better like this as it takes up all the slack material so no flapping issus and it also stops rain collecting in the sag in the roofrack.
Woolworths is a good place for cheap moisture traps and stuff like that. Its also better than net as the granuals are quite heavy so expensive to post.

 

[ddffrost]

Thanks i have to say i'm impressed with the response i've posted a few things on VZi and got no response.

Early bays must be a more friendly bunch of people lol.

I'll defo get some of theose moistor bays and get me van wax oiled.

Silly question but do i need to wax oil all the outside panels or just the few bits bith surface rust?

My mate wax oils all his but he has a rat so its basically 99% surface rust where as mine is the other way around.

Dave

 

[Guest]

Early bays must be a more friendly bunch of people lol.

I'll defo get some of theose moistor bays and get me van wax oiled.

Silly question but do i need to wax oil all the outside panels or just the few bits bith surface rust?

My mate wax oils all his but he has a rat so its basically 99% surface rust where as mine is the other way around.

Dave

yes we are

i dont think you have to waxoyl the rust on the outside just underneath, give it a good wash/wax and dry should be enough.

 

[Araon]

Waxoil the underside and all the crevices..

wash the body work and dry it thoroughly then a decent couple of coats of wax should do it bring it up to a nice shine, the dirt and moisture should run off of it.

Your mate will use a fair amount of clear waxoil to seal the rust and prevent the bodywork from oxidising further (too rapidly).

 

[Araon]

JK :lol:

http://shop.justkampers.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=moisture

this is possibly of use....

Im not usually a fan but sometimes they have a few good items....