New Van Soundproofing and Rustproofing ?
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New Van Soundproofing and Rustproofing ?
Hello,
I am a new member to this site , as I am just going through the paper workto purchase my new 2013 Dodge Caravan Crew.
The question I have is : Should I invest in the dealer soundproofing and rustproofing?
This is my first van I have owned and not sure if the road noise from this vehicle.
Thanks for all your feedback,
Dave
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I've always go for rustproofing and where I live, I can see a lot of van (not just Chrysler's, but Mazda, Nissan, Honda...) having rust problems near the sliding doors lower tracks.
Of course, I want to keep my RT for 10 or 12 years.
Of course, I want to keep my RT for 10 or 12 years.
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The best way to keep away rust is to wash off the salt right after a snow storm. Yes its usually a huge PITA. I used to get a book of car wash coupons as a stocking stuffer which made it a little easier.
The value of rust proofing is how its applied. Many times the drain holes are blocked or the treatment ends up on parts it shouldn't. One of my Suburbans (86) had it and it seemed to do a good job as compared to an earlier one (80) that wasn't treated. I remember an Uncles AMC Concord that had water sloshing around in the rear door until we unblocked a drain hole that was sealed with sealant from the rust treatment.
I used to rinse off my 84 Caravan every week (purchased in 86) and it was still in good shape after 10 years with only slight rust on the rear hatch. Most of the under body still had paint.
Of course some vehicles are more prone to rust than others and the Chrysler vans seem to be better than most of the other makes I see around New England. Many of the GM and Ford minivans seem to really rust out on the door sill and rocker area. The Hondas and Toyotas seem to hold up as well as the Mopars.
Consumer Reports at one time didn't recommend rust proofing and sound proofing considering it to be of little value and more of a way for the dealer to add profit to the sale.
YMMV
rikard
The value of rust proofing is how its applied. Many times the drain holes are blocked or the treatment ends up on parts it shouldn't. One of my Suburbans (86) had it and it seemed to do a good job as compared to an earlier one (80) that wasn't treated. I remember an Uncles AMC Concord that had water sloshing around in the rear door until we unblocked a drain hole that was sealed with sealant from the rust treatment.
I used to rinse off my 84 Caravan every week (purchased in 86) and it was still in good shape after 10 years with only slight rust on the rear hatch. Most of the under body still had paint.
Of course some vehicles are more prone to rust than others and the Chrysler vans seem to be better than most of the other makes I see around New England. Many of the GM and Ford minivans seem to really rust out on the door sill and rocker area. The Hondas and Toyotas seem to hold up as well as the Mopars.
Consumer Reports at one time didn't recommend rust proofing and sound proofing considering it to be of little value and more of a way for the dealer to add profit to the sale.
YMMV
rikard