I own both a 2000 Camry, and a 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. The Marquis is a Crown Vic with a few extra trim pieces.
That was a good time in history, and the cars manufactured then show it.
Keeping Pipes in Cars
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I own both a 2000 Camry, and a 2000 Mercury Grand Marquis. The Marquis is a Crown Vic with a few extra trim pieces.
That was a good time in history, and the cars manufactured then show it.
I always have 4-6 pipes, a mix of cobs and briars in my truck. I mostly haven't had any problems but I once accidentally left a brebbia lovat with vulcanite stem on my dash on a hot day and it developed a custom bend from getting so hot. The acrylic stemmed pipes have been fine but I'd be careful with vulcanite stemmed pipes.
I keep a clay in my car, it is invulnerable to temperature and humidity 
I've kept pipes in my truck console for years. In Ohio, in Texas, Louisiana, California and even Arizona. I've never had a problem with keeping a pipe in a vehicle. Tobacco however, is another matter, as it is more susceptible to temperature fluctuations if not stored properly.
I always have at least one Van pipe. Live in Florida. No sub zero winter temps but 100+ degree days frequently and abundant humidity. I usually stick to Morgan Bones pipes or naked Tinsky’s. Never a problem! Never without a smoke either
Merc Grand Marquise was a very nice car indeed, I have owned one in the past,
I always have at least one Van pipe. Live in Florida. No sub zero winter temps but 100+ degree days frequently and abundant humidity. I usually stick to Morgan Bones pipes or naked Tinsky’s. Never a problem! Never without a smoke either
I live in Minnesota. I keep pipes in my car. In the summer, tins will heat up, pop the seal causing tobacco to dry out, so keep minimal tobacco in the car and/or find a way to secure the lid. Not a problem with screw top lids, biggest problem with c&d style cans, I slide a zip tie on my square tins to hold em shut.
I try to let my pipes rest and dry for about 24hrs after smoking them to keep em smoking nice, in the summer when it is hot and humid they need ~36-48hrs.
But one winter morning I got in the car to go to work, started it, packed a pipe and lit it with a match to try and warm up. A few minutes later I noticed the acrylic stem had cracked. So in the winter, be careful with your lighting. And let your pipes warm up a bit, I just hold them in my hand until they're not quite so cold and blow through them a bit.
I try to let my pipes rest and dry for about 24hrs after smoking them to keep em smoking nice, in the summer when it is hot and humid they need ~36-48hrs.
But one winter morning I got in the car to go to work, started it, packed a pipe and lit it with a match to try and warm up. A few minutes later I noticed the acrylic stem had cracked. So in the winter, be careful with your lighting. And let your pipes warm up a bit, I just hold them in my hand until they're not quite so cold and blow through them a bit.
And probably with an acrylic stem because vulcanite deforms when it gets hot.There are lots of inexpensive briars in circulation. I’d choose one that isn’t too precious, and to @fireground_piper ’s point, how about one with an army mount? You could store it disassembled to save space.
I have been wanting to ask this for a while! Great comments from everyone now it's time to order a truck pipe!
Never kept pipe in the car, kind of afraid they will be harmed (damaged) by the sun.
You do know that you can heat a vulcanite stem and straighten it.
You do know that you can heat a vulcanite stem and straighten it.
My 85 Grand Marquis wagon had a full fat 5.0 engine in it. It would get up and go for such a big car. The nicest feature was the heated windshield which made scraping the ice off a breeze.
I keep a pipe on my dashboard in Alabama heat all the time. No issues. I keep hearing that sunlight will kill vulcanite, but I guess it takes a Vvvvvvvveeeeerrrrrrryyyyyyyyy long time.
Most of the shit we hear about pipes is just bullshit.
Most of the shit we hear about pipes is just bullshit.
It doesn't take much more heat to do the same to acrylic.
Consider the temperature and humidity swings your briar pipe goes through when you smoke it. Sitting in a hot/cold car is not at all extreme by comparison. Your pipe is made for temperature extremes.
I have a car pipe and car tobacco.
@Chasing Embers @RudyH
Acrylic and vulcanite starts to be pliable between 250F -300F. Vulcanite is almost exactly the same.
The inside of a car can get to be 50 degrees hotter than the outside, so in Alabama, the hottest it would get inside my truck is 165F. I have absolutely NO FEAR that my stems would bend from setting on my dash board all day.
Acrylic and vulcanite starts to be pliable between 250F -300F. Vulcanite is almost exactly the same.
The inside of a car can get to be 50 degrees hotter than the outside, so in Alabama, the hottest it would get inside my truck is 165F. I have absolutely NO FEAR that my stems would bend from setting on my dash board all day.
