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Old Sep 27, 2017, 5:03 pm
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EmptyKim
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
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Originally Posted by kaitlyn2004
Firstly - I'm going to be avoiding it as much as possible, but I am almost certain that on my upcoming trip, I will have at least a few days that I will need to leave things in my car for the day because I won't have anywhere else to store them.

- Outside temps as high as 30c/85f
- I'll park in shaded/covered areas if i know, but that won't always be an option
- Also due to security, I'd expect to be keeping these items in the trunk

Items that might be stored would include:
- Laptop
- DSLR Camera/lenses
- DJI drone + batteries

I imagine I should aim to open the windows a touch to let some of the hotter air out, but not enough that it would be easy to break in?

Would having those "dashboard shades" provide meaningful benefit being in the sun for SO long? Are there options for side windows?

Would putting it in a cooler bag or icebox or similar help? Would it create any kind of condensation/damage to electronics as the temperature does change?

Anything else I can do? On the flip side, temperatures could get colder but I do not think it will be dropping below 0c/freezing...
I wouldn't worry about leaving those items in your truck for day in 85 degree weather.
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