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Postby fornesto » Thu Dec 02, 2004 6:32 pm

I'm sorry.....Anyway, I was browsing through some vent topics and was wondering if anybody has designed a system for passive ventilation while the TD is being towed. This would require just the right balance of air in and air out. It would be great to allow the cabin to be totally ventilated when you get there. This would require a closable vent (at least on the outside). I'm thinkin' on the front quarter panels, you could have an intake ----> through the cabin----->through vents in the bulkhead, into the galley and out vents in the side (ala Hunter Shadow).

I'd rather not leave a window open and the rooftop vents will not hold up (testify).
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Postby campadk » Thu Dec 02, 2004 6:38 pm

Why do you need to ventillate while driving?

Once you get to your camp site, simply open the doors for a minute and voila... instant freshness!
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Postby mikeschn » Thu Dec 02, 2004 6:41 pm

A ventilated teardrop sounds like a mattress and pillow on a frame. No walls, no roof, no galley...

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Postby fornesto » Thu Dec 02, 2004 6:53 pm

I'm just having flashbacks of my cousin's teardrop that always stunk. The leaking roof might of had something to do with it... :roll:
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Postby Ken A Hood » Thu Dec 02, 2004 6:55 pm

Actually it sounds like a mob hit............ :?
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Postby Woody » Thu Dec 02, 2004 10:25 pm

I would be afraid of water intrusion and dirt from the road while driving at highway speeds. It sounds like a potential leak hazard either way
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Postby Eric Adams » Thu Dec 02, 2004 11:28 pm

Ken A Hood wrote:Actually it sounds like a mob hit............ :?


Thats why Gazumbo Enterprises is making the new improved kevlar re-enforced model of Teardrop. It has bulletproof side panels and only weighs 5000lbs. :lol: 8)
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Postby Arne » Fri Dec 03, 2004 5:47 am

Usually, moisture is the problem, letting mold grow. So, keep it dry.... But I see no reason to ventilate while pulling.. I keep mine buttoned up tight on the road and keep the dust out...

As mentioned, I put a canister of dry-it in my tear, and after a month, I stuck my head in, and no smells or oders....
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Postby campadk » Fri Dec 03, 2004 7:02 am

Hey Ken,

How is the tear building going? Where are you at with it now?

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