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Soaked Crash Pad Help

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Jordan M · · Philadelphia, PA · Joined Oct 2019 · Points: 0

I Drove down to Virginia with my crash pad strapped to my roof, the tarp blew off, it was pouring, and my pad is soaked. It’s a Mad Rock Triple pad so lots of foam. Any suggestions on how to handle it? I really would like to avoid trashing it. I’m wondering if anyone has any tips on drying it quickly. Thanks!

Jordan M · · Philadelphia, PA · Joined Oct 2019 · Points: 0

Thanks Todd, took your suggestion and it seems to be fine!

tobias bundle · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2020 · Points: 118

Just FYI, UV light degrades most foams very quickly. (Can’t speak to the specific foams that crash pads use, but I assume it’s similar.) I wouldn’t rely on putting it in the sun a lot. I think getting dry continuous airflow over the foam would be better. 

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