Hot Feet! July 15, 2021, 09:25:02 am Hello LD 🚐 Family,How are you dealing with the HEAT coming off the doghouse on your trips? When the doghouse heats up so does the foot wells for both driver and passenger sides. It’s worse when temps outside are also high. My passanger often puts feet up on seat or turns sideways in chair. I’m driving so can’t do that 🤪Any suggestions or tips welcomeLaze Bones 2 with hot feet. 🦶🦶 2 Likes
Re: Hot Feet! Reply #1 – July 15, 2021, 09:31:35 am There is stick-on heat insulation material that you could add to the inside of the doghouse to help out. Should make a difference.As a fun fact, my 2021 is on recall because Ford didn't correctly install this material on some of the vehicles, resulting in hot foot for the drivers. I haven't noticed the issue, so I'm waiting to take mine in to the dealer.Linda 2 Likes
Re: Hot Feet! Reply #2 – July 15, 2021, 09:49:57 am My 2017 already has insulating material inside the doghouse but it’s still gets pretty warm on the passenger side. Maybe the solution is to only travel during the colder months when it will be appreciated? 🤔 1 Likes
Re: Hot Feet! Reply #3 – July 15, 2021, 10:09:58 am Right now traveling in cooler months is out. I have to be with my student. When school has breaks, I have breaks 😆 1 Likes
Re: Hot Feet! Reply #4 – July 15, 2021, 12:31:55 pm I wonder if a good old moving blanket folded and carefully fitted around doghouse somehow might help if it could be done without getting in the way of driving? And another on the floor maybe?
Re: Hot Feet! Reply #5 – July 15, 2021, 02:33:44 pm Well, something like this applied to the 'doghouse' under the carpeting might help. Amazon.com: uxcell Heat Sound Deadening Insulation Mat Deadener Pad Uxcell...RonB As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Hot Feet! Reply #6 – July 15, 2021, 07:36:31 pm Is this a new problem?Have you taken a good look lately at the inside of the doghouse? It's lined with a thick fiberglass insulated pad, covered with reflective aluminum. Rodents love the stuff for making nests in the V10's valley, between the heads. When the rodents rip the insulation off the doghouse, the heat that used to be blocked now comes through the doghouse's metal wall (firewall) and cooks your feet.I hope the above isn't your issue and that your foot is just becoming more sensitive to heat. You are traveling when the air temperatures are high and, just as importantly, the pavement temps are very high, the whole rig is going to be much hotter than it is in the other seasons. To get some relief, use the cruise control whenever possible and move your foot off the gas pedal.Is the dash A/C set to blow cold air into the footwells?I have twice repaired Lorna's LD after the resident wood rats did their damage.The photo above shows insulation ripped off the engine wall, it's next to the accelerator pedal. Most of the insulation was removed from the doghouse.The Factory insulation kits are hard to get and expensive, instead of using the OEM product, I used an aftermarket, underhood insulation. With care, most of the stock fasteners can be used to attach the new insulation, along with high-temp, spray adhesive, and aluminum duct sealing tape.Cool-It Mat Thermo Tec | Thermo TecLarry 4 Likes
Re: Hot Feet! Reply #7 – July 15, 2021, 08:42:21 pm That's good to know about the insulation damage caused by rodents, Larry. Going to add this as an annual inspection item to my ever growing maintenance list. 1 Likes
Re: Hot Feet! Reply #8 – July 16, 2021, 08:58:25 am Thank you for the info Larry. No it’s not really a new problem. I just have a new passenger. Dad aka: Lazy Bones never complained about heat and when I was passenger I noticed it but didn’t mind. I will check the underside of doghouse when I’m back home. In the mean time we travel with small rechargeable fans. I bungeed one to her chair at her feet level so when turned on the fan would blow air in to foot well along with AC. This helped push the hot air up and out resulting in happier feet and passenger. I also had one blowing at my feet and noticed a difference. Mini USB Desk Fan Battery Operated, Duoai 2500mAh Desktop Rechargeable Small Quiet Personal Fans Portable with 360°Rotation 3 Speeds for Office Home Library Dorm Bedroom Car Outdoor Travel, Blue Amazon.com: Mini USB Desk Fan Battery Operated, Duoai 2500mAh Desktop... 4 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Hot Feet! Reply #9 – July 16, 2021, 10:17:44 am I guess we are lucky with our 07, 31 foot LD. We live in Mesa, Az now and do not have this heat problem, all is cool down there. Our mechanic pointed out the aircraft heat shield under the doghouse area, works great.Good luck on your fixBob Wilson
Re: Hot Feet! Reply #10 – July 16, 2021, 12:08:26 pm Quote from: Lazy Bones 2 - July 16, 2021, 08:58:25 amThank you for the info Larry. No it’s not really a new problem. I just have a new passenger. Dad aka: Lazy Bones never complained about heat and when I was a passenger I noticed it but didn’t mind. I will check the underside of the doghouse when I’m back home. An improperly installed doghouse can leak around the rubber seals, letting heated air into the interior, around the feet.I find removing and reinstalling the doghouse to be hard on many LDs due to the extra carpet and padding LD installs on the doghouse. Have your passenger feel around the perimeter of the doghouse for entering hot air, while the rig is moving and the engine is hot.Larry 2 Likes
Re: Hot Feet! Reply #11 – July 16, 2021, 03:32:32 pm That's a cute fan! Thanks for letting us know about it, LAZY BONES 2. 2 Likes
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