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Dust in bed/canopy

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Malore, Jul 15, 2020.

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  1. Jul 15, 2020 at 11:30 PM
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    Hey team, yes, I searched, but maybe not hard enough? I find it hard to believe I would be the only person with this issue. Anyway, have any of you with a canopy noticed you just get obscene amounts of dirt/dust in the back when traveling on dirt roads? It’s ridiculous! I have a top-of-the-line leer canopy and it seems to close and seal well, but I’m still getting so much dust. It coats everything! It does seem like the bed on this model (I have 2016 TRD OR DCLB) isn’t sealed as well as my previous first gen models so I’m thinking maybe some of you have figured out ways to seal it a bit more? Would love to be directed to the proper thread or shown details of said sealing. Thanks!
     
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  2. Jul 15, 2020 at 11:38 PM
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    They're called dirt roads. Have you ever looked at how dust flows back towards the cab as you drive down a dirt road. If you want clean you pretty much have to stay on the asphalt.
     
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    You can get dust coming in at the front if it isn't sealed. However most dust will come in through the gap between the tailgate and bedsides. I used foam rubber weatherstrip with tape on one side from Home Depot.
     
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    This is my 6th Toyota truck and my 5th Tacoma. I’ve been driving them since I was 17 years old, frequent dirt roads and in every single one of them, made a little sleeper platform for truck camping in the canopy and have never seen it as bad as this third gen. Just coats everything. Sleeping bag, pillows, you name it. Thanks for the help and the wonderful suggestions though. Glad you spent your time trying to help me out. Really appreciate it!
     
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  5. Jul 15, 2020 at 11:47 PM
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    Front is sealed. I think it’s coming in through the tailgate gaps and also the holes for the little compartments in the bed seem to go straight to the underside of the vehicle. Wondering if they could be a culprit as well. Thanks for the tip. Any pics? Would be stoked to see. Thank you!
     
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  6. Jul 16, 2020 at 12:05 AM
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    Forgot about the cubbies. I sealed mine with aluminum tape.
    I don't have pictures. Don't have the truck anymore.
     
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    There are a number of tailgate weatherstrips available. They are not custom - you just buy a length and cut it to fit.

    Someone on here was making covers for the cubbie holes but I don't think they are anymore. There is a thread where someone made their own using wire loom and hot glue which is what I did.

    There are also a ton of holes under the side rail caps which can let water and dust in. You can remove the caps and seal them with something like silicone caulk.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/camper-shell-and-tailgate-dust-protection.558268/#post-18239775

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...tailgate-w-camper-shell.582984/#post-19409446

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/diy-how-to-weatherproofing-the-bed-cubbies.452381/#post-13287032
     
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    Rtv is your friend with caps
     
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    Its because you create a low pressure environment inside the cab when you drive - and it essentially sucks dust in.

    I've heard of a couple creative ideas for this. One such used a fan in the roof of the cap to create a positive pressure environment inside the truck bed, that effectively kept everything out. That said, I imagine you'd need to change the filter often, and you'd also need to cut your cap apart to install a fan. Not to mention the electrical involved.

    When I sold my Leer 180 and replaced it with a Softtopper I noticed a marked improvement. I think its because the soft top breathes a little and allows the air pressure inside the bed to balance better with the outside as I am driving. I still get dust, but not nearly as much.

    Also, I sealed the gaps in the front of the bed with silicon, and have the bed cubby seals installed too.

    Good luck!
     
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  11. Jul 16, 2020 at 3:10 PM
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    Start with a tailgate seal on the sides and rock guard thing to seal the gap across the bottom. I got this one from Amazon, but there are many cheap options out there:
    $50 ESI ROK Block 4.25" Tailgate Gap Cover and Ultimate Tailgate Seal with Taper Seal 6ft for Sidewalls
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00R8KBV9Y/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_e-meFbEQ2PJ28
    Seal the vertical slits at the front of the box with rtv or similar (I sealed from the front side so they don't trap water somewhere).
    Seal all the drain holes and the holes in the cubbies.
    I did all the above.
    I didn't seal the point where the bed meets the bed sides. Maybe someday.
    I did install a 2" (or 3"?) bilge vent fan with a speed controller and a K&N air filter. I can run that fan to put positive pressure in my cap when driving in the dust. I don't really use it much though. If it is blowing enough air to stop the dust intrusion, then it sounds like a vacuum cleaner. I'd rather a passive ram air snorkel type pressurizer. I didn't go that route though as I don't have room on the roof (RTT) and I didn't want to put one on the sides of my cap. Here is a great video on how to build one on the cheap if you have a spot for it:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNs2snJLmMg&feature=youtu.be

    Good luck.
     
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    Thanks for all the help guys! I've got some RTV and some rubber seals coming. Excited to get started on this. Too much dust!!! Thanks again!
     
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    This..... Cubbies allow for a helluva lot of weather and dust to come in
     
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    A positive pressure inlet will probably make the biggest difference in preventing dust from getting inside when off roading. This RLD canopy is the first canopy that I’ve owned that came with this feature and man, it really helps out!B106F8D0-9E55-46CC-B4E7-521CB375FA58.jpg
     
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    I was curious about this as well.

    I’ve owned a LOT of trucks , and many many Toyota’s , thousands and thousands of FSR KM’s logged ... the 3rd gen Tacoma most certainly let’s in way more dust then any other truck I’ve had.

    Pretty easy solution ... I’ve just been too lazy/busy to weatherstrip everything but this thread has got me thinkin.
     
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    Yup! Gonna start with weatherstripping for sure. Don't really want to start cutting holes in my canopy for a positive pressure inlet, but I see the value.
     
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