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Re: Ford cab moisture buildup
« Reply #15 on: December 19, 2020, 03:41:27 pm »
You must be in northern OR that's getting more rain and wind. We're volunteering at Bullards Beach SP by Bandon, OR.  Haven't experienced any moisture so far, but we don't have double pane windows.

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Re: Ford cab moisture buildup
« Reply #16 on: December 19, 2020, 07:14:09 pm »
Crazy weather but awesome! Sustained wind during our shift today is 35mph with gusts up to 55 mph. 96% humidity, 100% chance of precipitation. Woo hoo! Dressing head to toe in rain gear. With our masks on all you see is our eyes.

Ron, problem is heat inside, cold outside. We've run truck defroster and ac but as soon as glass cools, water condenses. Bigger dehumidifier might help but we full time so no storage once we move on. Still considering it though.

Thanks for all the tips. I ordered the silver bubble wrap stuff. Due first week of January. We'll keep mopping water until then and see how it goes.

I would think if one is outside, in the pouring rain, a mask would not be necessary.

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Re: Ford cab moisture buildup
« Reply #17 on: December 20, 2020, 07:23:06 am »
I had a doctor come through and say he disagreed with wearing masks outside "as long as everyone keeps six foot distance". Therein lies the problem. Some people lean right up on your face. I'm totally good masking. I don't want the virus and I certainly don't want to kill off somebody else. It's just part of getting dressed. Volunteer vest, hat, mask, water bottle, phone, radio.. Good to go.
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Re: Ford cab moisture buildup
« Reply #18 on: December 20, 2020, 07:29:32 am »
You must be in northern OR that's getting more rain and wind. We're volunteering at Bullards Beach SP by Bandon, OR.  Haven't experienced any moisture so far, but we don't have double pane windows.

Double pane windows help prevent condensation on them. If you were as humid as us you'd have moisture on those windows. Check between the mattress and wall periodically to make sure it stays dry there. Others have said that's where they had moisture problems.

We were thinking about heading south in January but Yaquina Head had a cancellation so we're here through February then heading back up into Washington to be in place for our summer stint in North Cascades.
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