Dry air in cab?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by kynsilok, Nov 20, 2015.

  1. ‘Olhand

    ‘Olhand Cantankerous Crusty

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    I know sum drivers from down Monterey way.....says Your a fancy pants from up Norte.....lol
     
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  3. clausland

    clausland Road Train Member

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    I would leave both windows cracked a few inches.....If it got too bad, I would wet a towel and hang it up over the vents.....That worked real well.....
     
  4. GiantBeard

    GiantBeard Medium Load Member

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    You can go low tech, and wear a soft bandana around your face when you sleep.

    That's what I do. The moisture from your breath gets trapped in the fabric and keeps your nose and throat from drying out.
     
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  5. Dna Mach

    Dna Mach Road Train Member

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    You would be amazed how many drivers have no idea their trucks have cab filters. If you don't know about it, it's already disgustingly coated in dust and funk. I blow mine out monthly and it really should be blown out every other week or so. The difference between a clean and filthy cab filter is like night and day.
     
  6. Elroythekid

    Elroythekid Road Train Member

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    I have one similar to this. Sits on the cabinet in front of my head so the mist falls on me. Works awesome, runs off my inverter no problem, I refill water bottle from gallon bottles I buy at Walmart for .88 cents. I have a huge problem with my sinuses all my life, if it's winter I'm suffering as its too dry, sinus infections all the time. This works so good I have one at home. Can't recommend it enough.

    http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Howell-U...&sr=1-7&keywords=Portable+personal+humidifier
     
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  7. NWAF

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    I use to have the same issue with my old truck but my new one has a Webasto sleeper heater and the issue is solved.
     
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  8. kynsilok

    kynsilok Bobtail Member

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    4 years later and I agree with both the webasto and the cab filters.
     
  9. starmac

    starmac Road Train Member

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    I do the cab filter thing, but also leave a window down.
    This probably has a lot to do with what part of the country you are sleeping in too.
     
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