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    Posted: 28 Aug 2016 at 8:59am
Mine is shut in the driveway. However, I have a dehumidifier bucket in the kitchen sink (in case I don't catch it and it overflows). I will check it and change it as needed. That will keep the inside clean and keep the humidity lower.
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Originally posted by PossiblePod

Do you leave the FF cracked open when not in use as well?
Yes. It's open right now in the driveway.
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I don't leave it open unless I'm camping, here in Wy where the wind blows a lot. 
I found out that's how you get dust in the pod even when not moving. 
They are built tight and don't leak dust if you keep them closed up, even on the worst dirt roads.
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Do you leave the FF cracked open when not in use as well?
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We ALWAYS have the FF vent cracked an inch or so, no matter the season. 
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Posts: 122 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26 Aug 2016 at 4:08pm
Originally posted by StephenH

Ventilation helps reduce humidity build-up. When we breathe, we exhale moisture. Moisture also comes from our skin. Evaporation from wet towels adds to the moisture load. Cracking a window and/or opening the vent a little helps remove this moisture. Less moisture, less condensation. Less condensation, less possibility of moisture getting into places it shouldn't and causing mildew or rot.


If we are not going to open the door/windows first thing in the morn I will turn the fan on to suck some of the moisture out. Especially if there is a lot of moisture on the windows, etc.
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Our 4Runner is V6 4x4 and we have had no problems. Automatic. It has 157,000 miles. Haven't done any mountain passes yet, so can't speak to that!
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Ah yes that makes sense. Thanks Stephen!
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Ventilation helps reduce humidity build-up. When we breathe, we exhale moisture. Moisture also comes from our skin. Evaporation from wet towels adds to the moisture load. Cracking a window and/or opening the vent a little helps remove this moisture. Less moisture, less condensation. Less condensation, less possibility of moisture getting into places it shouldn't and causing mildew or rot.
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Posts: 51 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Aug 2016 at 9:57pm
Thanks everyone! Just curious why we need to crack a window? Classic newbie, right?

Diane and Michael, our TV is a 2005 4Runner. Have you ever had any issues with it pulling your POD?
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