Yeah but does rubber decompose/age/deteriorate faster in dry hot climates or
wet hot climates: AZ vs FL

>From: Bill Davidson <wdavidson@thegrid.net>
>
>It is a simple matter of physics:
>things decompose faster in heat than in cold...
>also UV rays in the sunlight have a decomposing effect...
>Bill
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "=David-M=" <dmc@cyburban.com>
>To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
>Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2000 2:39 AM
>Subject: Vanagons in hot climates
>
>
> > I am moving from NY to AZ (Tempe) very soon.
> > In fact, I'll be driving my van there, all 2500 miles.
> > I'm interested in hearing from anyone with tips on running a Vanagon in
> > a hot climate.
> > My Arizona orientation guide says rubber items deteriorate faster in the
> > heat and advises frequent changes of coolant hoses. Is this fact or
> > bull?
> > Also what is the best type of tinted window film to have fitted.
> > I was told its illegal to put it on the front side or back windows, but
> > saw lots of vehicles with it on there in Phoenix recently. Is this the
> > law or is it just not enforced?
> >

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