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vents on panels

https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/9737/vents-on-panels

baybuscamperkid ·

just wondering if anyone can explain why VW put inward-facing vents in their panelvans. mine had been hidden by an aluminium one, and i had considered keeping the original, that is until i realised INWARD VENTS LET RAIN IN!! Why on earth would a company as clever as vw provide their vans with rain holes? please explain!

Andy ·

Not that I have looked too closely at them, but I believe even though the vents went in, the opening was to the top, and there was a tray inside too catch any moisture getting in.
Can anyone confirm??
Does yours have this?
The earlier panels never had any opening.

baybuscamperkid ·

the opening is at the bottom of each one, there is a miniscule ledge, and when i removed the aluminium covering vent, i left the original there for a week to see if it would leak. i now have water stains on one shelf of my cupboards.

Andy ·

Hmmm.... Sounds like you may be missing some panel work.
Maybe some one else with a panel can post some picks for you?
KoolKarmaKombi has a panel, try sending him a U2U.
If I remember I will keep an eye out at action day for you.
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