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BARRY2010
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Oct 29, 2017

Condensation on Windows - what do you do

Hi fellow campers, been awhile since I posted so thanks for taking time to read my post Just curious what you do to help or possibly stop condensation from forming on the inside of your windows while winter camping. Granted I don't have double pane Windows ( which would be nice ) just standard Windows. We camped this weekend and lows were around 30 and highs were only 45 so I typically run a ceramic heater as much as I can to save on propane but the furnace would occasionally kick on to keep it toasty inside - about 70 degrees. Ever so often I would take a bath towel and wipe the windows down because of all the condensation. Water would actually be standing in the bottom metal frame of the window. I've tried opening a window on each side of the camper just a little but that didn't seem to help either. I've read somewhere that you could put saran wrap on the Windows - didn't know if that would work or not - seems like that would be a lot of work considering the blinds and all you would have to contend with. Just looking for advise from the pros. Thanks again and happy camping.
  • We run the exhaust fan in the bathroom while showering to remove moisture.
  • I run heaters, small dehumidifier, keep the roof vents cracked, etc. But if it gets cold enough your going to get some moisture - I do a quick wipe down first thing in the morning. NBD.
  • Good ventilation is the key. We crack the roof vents. When you are cooking make sure to run the stove vent fan. We tried cracking a few windows but that didn't seem to help as much as using the roof vents.
  • We winter camp in New Hampshire's White Mountains. We always have the roof vents open a bit, same with the bedroom windows, just a little open. Got to get some air circulation in the rv.

    We also pull our bedding away from the headboard when the weekend is done for air circulation, same for the bunkhouse, although we don't have a bunkhouse anymore.

    We dry clothes in a vented electric dryer, not wet clothes or towels in the camper. We don't boil water for pasta or create any steam cooking anything during the winter.