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Old 12-15-2023, 12:02 AM   #1
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Condensation in cab

My cab is getting really wet inside on the roof and windshield. The door seals are new and I checked they’re sealing properly and there’s no leaks, carpet is dry everywhere, but somehow moisture is getting in, there is so much condensation on the roof, it gets really wet, I have to towel it off.

Anyone have any experience with this? I was told by a mechanic to put dynamat on the roof and it will stop, but that sounds odd to me.
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Old 12-15-2023, 01:08 AM   #2
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Re: Condensation in cab

I'm assuming by your handle that you have a '71 C20. How is the driprail seal? Is it all chipped out and rusted?

I live in western WA and know how wet it can be, and we've had a LOT of rain lately.

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Old 12-15-2023, 10:07 PM   #3
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I'm assuming by your handle that you have a '71 C20. How is the driprail seal? Is it all chipped out and rusted?

I live in western WA and know how wet it can be, and we've had a LOT of rain lately.

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The drip rail is in good shape, no rust on the roof.
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Old 12-15-2023, 01:23 AM   #4
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Re: Condensation in cab

Do you have leaves blocking the cowl drain holes under the vents?

Also check the bottom of the windshield, the cowl area, and the firewall for rust.
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Old 12-15-2023, 01:39 AM   #5
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Re: Condensation in cab

Generally speaking indicates a heater core issue, even in modern vehicles.
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Old 12-15-2023, 01:33 PM   #6
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Generally speaking indicates a heater core issue, even in modern vehicles.
Good starting point...71 C20 CS, does it smell or even give you that "taste" of anti-freeze when you drive it?
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Old 12-15-2023, 10:09 PM   #7
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Good starting point...71 C20 CS, does it smell or even give you that "taste" of anti-freeze when you drive it?
I don’t think it’s the heater core, no coolant smell or leaks, the cab seems tight I don’t understand where it comes from. Even with a waterproof cover and tarp over it condensation still builds up.
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Do you have leaves blocking the cowl drain holes under the vents?

Also check the bottom of the windshield, the cowl area, and the firewall for rust.
Cowl is free of debris.
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Old 12-15-2023, 10:30 PM   #9
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Are the Fresh air vents opened or closed?

Do they have debris or leaves in them?
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Old 12-15-2023, 01:53 AM   #10
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Re: Condensation in cab

Oh, and do you have clearance lights on the roof?

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Remember Murphys 2nd law of mechanical relationships... "OPPOSING COMPONENTS ATTEMPTING TO OCCUPY THE SAME SPACE, AT THE SAME TIME, GENERALLY END UP OCCUPYING ADJOINING SPACE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE OIL PAN"
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