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Old September 15th 04, 03:41 PM
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It's a common caravan problem. Called "dirty sock syndrome". Search for it,
it's out there. You have to have the air conditioning system cleaned AND
sanitized. But it will return.

Cecil
"Zeppo" > wrote in message
...
> I'm having the same problem, though it sounds like not as bad as yours.
>
> When using the ventilation system in any mode it there is a mild smell of
> fertilizer, kind of like being on a farm in summer. Its not overpowering

but
> is evident about half the time. I did spend many hours driving on farm

roads
> over the last 6 years at amateur rocket launches.
>
> I guess it could also be mold or mildew growing in the vent system or even

a
> small animal that crawled in there and died.
>
> Too many issues just keeping the van running to worry about a bad smell.
>
> Jon
>
>
> "Caravan98" > wrote in message
> lkaboutautos.com...
> > I brought my car used. The previous owner had a golden retriever.

Although
> > I cleaned and washed the entire interior. The car's a/c & vents when
> > turned on smell like a wet dirty dog. This is especially bad after it
> > rains.... I am ready to get rid of this car because it can't take the
> > smell anymore. In the summer when the A/C is crucial, it is

unbearable!..
> > My brother also owned a caravan and he too experienced the same problem.
> > Has anyone else had this experience? Is there some sort of hidden air
> > filter that I can change? Or should I start saving for a new car?
> >

>
>



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