They will "sweat" - yes, that happens...even here in Austin area (100+ with
almost the same humidity right now). However, flooding the carpet - nope.
One other thing to add - even if the drain isn't plugged up, if the bottom
of the evaporator is plugged with leaves/bugs/debris (which WILL happen over
time), you can cause a moisture buildup and it can seep through the seam in
the case. Seen that happen more on the Jeeps, but also on the
Dakota/Durango's since they are prone to debris build-up.
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: Hop [mailto:hopsdak@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 8:13 PM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: RE: DML: RE: RE: RE: RE Leaking rear window
Mine does it after the a/c has been on for an hour plus and you roll down
t=he windows. Not only does the box condensate but so does the dash, radio,
and anything infront of the vents such as the gear shift. I doubt it's
enough to flood a floor board but it sweats good and enough to make the
carpet damp. Here in Houston we have at least an 80% humidity at all times.
--Hop
> From: bernd@dodgetrucks.org
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: RE: RE Leaking rear window
> Date: Tue, 29 Jul 2008 18:49:21 -0500
>
>
> Just for grins, I drove my GF's 2001 Durango about 50 miles (pick up the
> kids and then grab dinner) with the windows open and the A/C on MAX
(blower
> on #3 - front and rear). No condensation on the case at all - normal.
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bernd D. Ratsch [mailto:bernd@dodgetrucks.org]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 3:55 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: RE: RE: RE Leaking rear window
>
>
> You'd be the first one I've seen. Of all the A/C and interior work we do
> here, NONE of the vehicle come in with soaked carpets from having the
> windows open. (And that's in the thousands over the years)
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Zito, James A (GE Infra, Energy) [mailto:james.zito@ge.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2008 3:20 PM
> To: Dakota list (Dakota list)
> Subject: DML: RE: RE Leaking rear window
>
>
>>From Bernd:
> Nope...actually a good design and won't flood the passenger side unless
the
> A/C drain tube is clogged up because people don't clean up the leaves on
> their cowl. Running the A/C with the windows open won't cause this - the
> A/C (by default) runs on fresh air anyway (through the cowl) unless it's
set
> to recirc (which is much more efficient inside the cabin than outside).
>
>
>
> Hate to do this but you are 1000% wrong on this one. I had to pump out the
> passenger side more than once due to this silly design. And the drain
> tube was NOT CLOGGED.
>
> What happens is the humidity in the air condenses on the outside of the
> evap box on the inside of the cabin and drips down on the floor. With
> the windows open the humidity continually replenishes itself and leads to
> a flooded passenger side. Has ABSOLUTEY nothing to do with the status of
> the drain line.
>
> Jim
> 03 CC Dak
>
>
>
>
>
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