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Old 09-15-2011, 10:45 AM
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I just got my new tail kit and upon reading Van's instructions, they recommend a dry storage location for ALL parts. I live in Florida, and I was planning to store everything in my garage. Well, it is still quite hot and humid at this time of the year. I have limited space inside the house.
Shall I move EVERYTHING inside the house, or can I at least leave the skins in the garage (still with the Blue protection) ?

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Old 09-15-2011, 05:04 PM
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Anybody has an opinion ?
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Old 09-15-2011, 05:27 PM
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I just got my new tail kit and upon reading Van's instructions, they recommend a dry storage location for ALL parts. I live in Florida, and I was planning to store everything in my garage. Well, it is still quite hot and humid at this time of the year. I have limited space inside the house.
Shall I move EVERYTHING inside the house, or can I at least leave the skins in the garage (still with the Blue protection) ?

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Only if you plan on leaving the finished aircraft in the house also.

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Old 09-15-2011, 06:32 PM
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You need to move into the garage, and put the airplane in the house
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Old 09-15-2011, 07:23 PM
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I built my RV-7A in a hanger at St Pete-Clearwater with no problem. It took me 5 years to build and no signs of corrosion.
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Old 09-15-2011, 07:24 PM
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Any chance you can get a dehumidifier for the garage?

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Old 09-15-2011, 09:16 PM
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You guys are tough with newbies... I quit then.
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Old 09-15-2011, 09:16 PM
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I built my RV-7A in a hanger at St Pete-Clearwater with no problem. It took me 5 years to build and no signs of corrosion.
Was your hangar air conditioned ?
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Old 09-15-2011, 09:21 PM
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I just got my new tail kit and upon reading Van's instructions, they recommend a dry storage location for ALL parts. I live in Florida, and I was planning to store everything in my garage. Well, it is still quite hot and humid at this time of the year. I have limited space inside the house.
Shall I move EVERYTHING inside the house, or can I at least leave the skins in the garage (still with the Blue protection) ?

Thanks
Hundreds of RVs have been built in very humid conditions with no ill effects. Find something else to worry about.

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Old 09-16-2011, 05:13 AM
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You guys are tough with newbies... I quit then.
HB,

Just having a little fun, the kit will be fine in your garage, keep it up off the floor. Also I see your in Ocala and I am not far if you ever need any help.

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