Hi everyone, hope you all had a fantastic Easter, we have. My question is, each morning when we have got up each of the 3 front windows has condensation inside, they soon clear when it warms up, is this common or do we have an issue?
condensation in front windows
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Damian
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It is very common and the condensation will disperse as the weather gets warmer.
Caravan windows are not hermetically sealed like domestic units and the material they are made of is porous, allowing the moisture to get in, and out.
Caravan windows are not hermetically sealed like domestic units and the material they are made of is porous, allowing the moisture to get in, and out.
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Not specifically dealing with the windows which Damian has explained, but in general condensation is a common issue in caravans. It's not normally a sign of anything wrong, its a natural consequence of having living breathing bodies inside a confined space, with less than ideal insulation - a caravan.
Typical sources of water vapour are breathing, any open flame (Cooker or oven), and boiling of water, extensive usage of hot water such as a shower.
Large appliances or those used for extended periods such as the fridge, Water & space heaters have by law to be 'room sealed' which means they do duct their products of combustion outside and thus cannot contribute to condensation inside the caravan.
Condensation can become a problem if it doesn't clear easily. By far the best method is ensuring there is good ventilation, especially when the caravan is in storage. Leave cupboards and lockers open to allow free air circulation.
Using dehumidifiers or water crystals to remove condensation may have some benefit for a short while after using the caravan, but long term usage is pointless exercise, and may mask an issue and will certainly cost you for energy or crystal refills.
If you do get signs of continual condensation when in storage, then you should suspect something may have started to go wrong, and its worth arranging to have the caravan surveyed for water ingress.
Not specifically dealing with the windows which Damian has explained, but in general condensation is a common issue in caravans. It's not normally a sign of anything wrong, its a natural consequence of having living breathing bodies inside a confined space, with less than ideal insulation - a caravan.
Typical sources of water vapour are breathing, any open flame (Cooker or oven), and boiling of water, extensive usage of hot water such as a shower.
Large appliances or those used for extended periods such as the fridge, Water & space heaters have by law to be 'room sealed' which means they do duct their products of combustion outside and thus cannot contribute to condensation inside the caravan.
Condensation can become a problem if it doesn't clear easily. By far the best method is ensuring there is good ventilation, especially when the caravan is in storage. Leave cupboards and lockers open to allow free air circulation.
Using dehumidifiers or water crystals to remove condensation may have some benefit for a short while after using the caravan, but long term usage is pointless exercise, and may mask an issue and will certainly cost you for energy or crystal refills.
If you do get signs of continual condensation when in storage, then you should suspect something may have started to go wrong, and its worth arranging to have the caravan surveyed for water ingress.
Thanks for the replies, there is no condensation in the van it is just after we have opened the blinds in the morning and it is misty, it had cleared within an hour.
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