Deflector for a rear side window

Sp0_0k · Feb 24, 2018

Finally found a great slowcooker to cook some food while driving. But the smells are intensive

So opening a rear side window works but not in the rain. Was thinking abot some simple deflector similar to front windows ones which will cover at least slightly opened window from rain.

Hotel California · Feb 25, 2018

@Sp0_0k ' did you "search" for existing treads?

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/side-window-vents.10938/#post-103013

Brandrup has some soltutions

http://www.brandrup.de/en/brandrup-products/volkswagen-accessories/vw-vehicle-exterior/vw-airscreen/

Romke · Feb 25, 2018

hotel california said:
@Sp0_0k ' did you "search" for existing treads?

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/side-window-vents.10938/#post-103013

Brandrup has some soltutions

http://www.brandrup.de/en/brandrup-products/volkswagen-accessories/vw-vehicle-exterior/vw-airscreen/

You can't really drive with those, at least not at any reasonable speed.

Sp0_0k · Feb 25, 2018

yeah and seen those which isn't really what I need. The only close one is that narrow one but
1) I want to securely shut the window at any time without dismounting anything
2) dont want to close the window view.
Just 5 sm open window would be enough.
So I am looking for some acryllic deflector similar to the ones that stick with adhesive.
So it should me r shaped, so it covers the top slightly and all the way to the bottom.
Can print one but it wont be see through so not very esthetic.

andyinluton · Feb 25, 2018

I've been looking for ages as well, closest I've found is from Van x designed for a T4

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Sp0_0k · Feb 25, 2018

Bingo. Right what I need. Thanks a lot

andyinluton · Feb 25, 2018

Thats for a T4 and designed for a Vanx Window so not sure how it will fit with regard to the shape of a T5 window. Please let us know as I want something to reduce the noise/ turbulence to allow driving with the rear window open a bit at motorway speed.

Roger Boeken · Feb 25, 2018

Sp0_0k said:
Finally found a great slowcooker to cook some food while driving. But the smells are intensive
So opening a rear side window works but not in the rain. Was thinking abot some simple deflector similar to front windows ones which will cover at least slightly opened window from rain.

Cooking while driving ?? How about safety while driving ? :shocked

I even think it is forbidden..is it not ?

Sp0_0k · Feb 25, 2018

Just adore this forum

Yea carrying thermos in a car should also be forbidden.

Roger Boeken · Feb 25, 2018

Sp0_0k said:
Just adore this forum
Yea carrying thermos in a car should also be forbidden.

Can you share with us what you consider a great slowcooker for the cali ? Is it 12V or 230V ? how much power ? Is the lid locked somehow while cooking ? Where do you put it while cooking during driving ?
Always happy to learn from this forum

andyinluton · Feb 25, 2018

Its a big open pot of boiling water on the gas hob, thats why the wind deflector is needed to stop the gas flame being blown out.

Sp0_0k · Feb 25, 2018

Roger Boeken said:
Always happy to learn from this forum

Not the illegal stuff!

Sp0_0k · Mar 25, 2018

Found a pretty easy and working solution. Made it from a sturdy duct tape. Simply covering a slightly opened side window slit with a transparent tape. Covering the sticky side so the air can actually pass through.
While driving, the Bernoulli effect is sucking the air through that gap and getting all the fumes outside without any fans. So no bulky deflectors, not that much noise as well and no water can get inside.