Condensation inside boot lid

[Rivis]

Sorry if this has been covered before, I've searched but not found an answer.

There is a fair bit of condensation inside the boot lid, the boot itself seems dry but I'm worried anything left in there is going to get damp. Maybe it's because I've not used it that much since buying it. Over christmas I've only used it a couple of times, I have however opened up the boot on suitable days and the condensation eventually clears. The following day it's back though.

Do other's experience this?

[gazza82]

Ours does same. No insulation on that part of it which doesn't help.

[Rivis]

Thanks Gazza. I wondered if I was missing insulation to start with. I wonder why they didn't put some on there, it would sort out the problem. Is it such a tight fit when the roof folds down that there is no room, or maybe the extra weight?

[Karrot]

I've noticed this more when I've folded the roof down with some moisture on it. (makes sense really)

Running the AirCon will help remove the moisture as the boot is not a separate air-space to the cabin.


K

[Rivis]

Good points Karrot.

The condensation has gone now I've started using the car regularly (I do have the air-con on all the time to dry it out). The weather has been much milder too, so that helps. Maybe it will come back when we get the predicted frosts in a few days time.

[Rivis]

Also meant to mention the roof sprung a leak earlier this week. Rain was coming in through the courtesy light. I found the answer searching on here, removed the aerial and added a dab of fernox LS-X (plumbing sealant) and that fixed it. I don't think it had been leaking for long as the light fitting itself was OK and I reckon it would have started to go rusty otherwise (it was filling up with water). The leak had made the seats damp though which didn't help in getting my car dry inside.

[Karrot]

Check either side of the rear seat as well, there is a 6 inch deep well on either side that will gather any water from rear roof leaks. I had a misting issue until I discovered these and dried them out (and fixed the leak)

Then I ran the A/C on recirculate for a week to dry everything else out

K

[Rivis]

Will do Karrot thanks.