road tripping with bows: heat damage?

[kunsangsean]

Hey all,

Wondering if anyone has any tips for keeping bows cool on a roadtrip. Going on a roadtrip and hate to leave my bows behind when I'll get to shoot along the way. But it will likely involve me having to leave the bows in the car at points in 70-80 degree weather. Any ways to protect them? I have a resin roof box (yakima), but that thing probably gets hot too as its black. Appreciate any input.

[Hermon]

Crack the windows if you can while away from the car and make sure tbe bow is cool to the touch before stringing it.

[Roadkill]

on trips, mine ride in a white pvc tube.  I guess i could paint it silver and experiment with a thermometer.  Good questio, especialy fo we western shooters

[creekwood]

Wrap it well in an insulating blanket will help.

[Bjorn]

Treat your bow the same as your dog in a hot car. If you have any doubts unstring the bow and get it away from direct sunlight.

[Hud]

You might find a digital, wireless thermometer that you can leave in the car and monitor things while away. Not sure if any of the remotes used for BBQ work with air temp. The following site has a bunch they rated, then put it to use when cooking. If not it might give you an idea. I used a wired one for my truck to the cab, when traveling with dogs in crates. Camping, and auto supply stores may have them also.
 http://amazingribs.com/bbq_equipment_reviews_ratings/reviews_ratings

[Hud]

You might find a digital, wireless thermometer that you can leave in the car and monitor things while away. Not sure if any of the remotes used for BBQ work with air temp. The following site has a bunch they rated, then put it to use when cooking. If not it might give you an idea. I used a wired one for my truck to the cab, when traveling with dogs in crates. Camping, and auto supply stores may have them also.
 http://amazingribs.com/bbq_equipment_reviews_ratings/reviews_ratings

[Orion]

As long as you keep it unstrung and in a case or covered while in a vehicle, it won't get so hot as to delaminate. Of course, if you can get it out of the sun, in a trunk, under a truck cap, etc., so much the better. I've been toting my bows around in vehicles for more than 40 years and have never had a problem.

[Babbling Bob]

Great question.  I like to tke several of my bows with me to shoots in the summer when temps get extremely hot. Might just take one at a time so it leaves the car when I do.

[hvyhitter]

I used to "stump shoot" in 29 Palms in the summer with daytime temps around 110.... never lost a bow to the heat.......... bow always traveled in a sock unstrung when not in use........... 3 days hunting in the rain is worse for the bow.........

[Krex1010]

Crack the windows, park in the shade when possible, I dont think you will have a problem unless the heat is extreme.

[longbow fanatic 1]

Car window screens help tremendously.

[kunsangsean]

Thanks for the input everyone. I think I'm gonna bring one of my less expensive bows and wrap it in blankets/space blankets. Cracking the windows is an option some of the time, but not for a few days when I'll be backpacking. And I'll hope to find some shady spots.