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KarenS144
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Nov 11, 2013

Condensation!

We got away for a last minute camping trip and knew the nights were going to be cool. I think the coldest night was in the upper 20's and the others were at or just above 32 degrees.

In the mornings, there was a LOT of condensation on the inside of all windows, the insides of the vents and even on some walls. We did run the furnace but I had a vent open a bit at night and during the day; had the bathroom fan and the Fan-Tastic fan in the front area running for several hours. I tried to dry off the windows with a towel which I hung outside to dry. We each took one shower with the fan on in the bathroom. I did most of the cooking outside but did do dishes inside.

It didn't seem to make a difference! Every morning the windows were dripping wet. There are 2 adult 2 leggers and 2 boxer dawg 4 leggers that share the MH so I know there is going to be some moisture from just breathing.

Is there anything that can be done to reduce if not eliminate the condensation?

22 Replies

  • Cold surface(Windows, walls, hatch covers etc. Next to warm air inside the rv is a recipe for condensation and if temp difference is great enough, frost. Better insulation is your best defense. Covering Windows and hatches with insulating materials like reflectex or similar will help.
    One very effective way to dry Windows is using a squeegee like used at gas stations for washing car windshield. Wal-Mart has them for a very low price.
  • Hi Karen, You are getting into the oldest problem all campers have. Cold weather and hot bodies ;=) Every one gets it and most keep wiping till it's gone.
    My wife and I have found that , as soon as you can dry off the windows, if you are on shore power get a small elec heater and put it up high directed to the largest window.(this doesn't need to be set on high) Not only will it produce some heat but to circulate it throughout the camper.

    Next IF you use the hot water "shower, washing dishes" do that early in the evening. The moisture will dissipate some what. Your cooking stove also generates moisture from the propane gas heat, so if and when you are on shore , get an elec skillet. That really helps.
    Well welcome to the world of wet windows and insides of the house.
    Take care and Good Luck
    C

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