Sealing Truck Camper from Dust

[MTSasquatch]

loving this thread. I have fought this issue too, and I as well could not find the perfect solution. I do not have sliding windows for the topper or rear glass on my truck, so I cannot try the positive pressure trick.

 

[huntsman22]

put a air scoop on the roof.......

 

[sasquatch]

after reading go4thegusto suggestion I'm thinking a 12v fan, a hole in cap to fit a suction hose that'll feed the fan and run a plug all the way into the cab through the exhaust vents. just plug it in when you get in the truck or in a dusty area, the fan will turn on pulling air into the cab and pressurizing it

 

[Mutto]

Stick on gaskets for moving part areas. HVAC putty for all other areas. Cheap. Stays put. I use it on a tacoma plastic bed that who ever designed must of been horrified by the possibility of people turning it into a hot tub (lotsa gaps). Worked like a charm over 2 winters and summers. Plumbers and HVaC workers will tell you it sticks to metal. It also removes clean.

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[Waldner]

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[browning2480]

Buy a Tahoe or Suburban. Problem solved

 

[Backyard]

I installed tailgate seal gasket around the tailgate. Then I plug any large holes with round foam gasket material. (Comes in 6ft lengths of various diameters) I also ran around the entire bed inside with a small bead of clear exterior silicone caulk. The new F150’s are really bad as far as gaps in the corners now.
It isn’t airtight, but I get hardly any dust anymore.


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[Wapiti1]

My father is the gasket ninja when it comes to this. I have no idea how he manages it, but he gets to 95% or higher dust resistance. Lots of pipe insulation, and stick-on gasket material is involved. It's personal with him.

If you are near Great Falls, MT I'll give you his number and you can try to gleen his secrets.

Jeremy