Condensation on Windows - what do you do

[BARRY2010]

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.

[memtb]

Obviously outside humidity will play into the equation, but....I think (as previously mentioned) that the warmer inside, the more inside “perspiration”! We do a lot of cool (outside temps from low teens to below 0 F) weather boondocking, therefore....to save on batteries and propane we keep the inside temps fairly low ( 57 while sleeping, 62 the rest of time). We do not open vents ( though we’re in/out through the door fairly often), and never have a humidity problem. Also, we do not run any additional heat...forced air only (which also contributes to air movement). Water (humidity) is a byproduct of an open flame ( cooking/open flame heat,etc).

[topjimmy]

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[badsix]

we have a small dehumidifier but haven't used it camping yet. we now have it running with the trailer in its covered stoage.it sure keeps it dry and smelling like new.
Jay D.

[ventrman]

JerryandSusie wrote:
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.

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[Lwiddis]

"to keep it toasty inside - about 70 degrees"

IMO that is too warm for an RV with condensation issues.

[Dennis12]

Go to Wally World and buy 2 clip on fans. Just need to keep the air moving.

[cpaulsen]

We use our fireplace for heat.....and always use the dehumidifier. A little condensations in the mornings but once the dehumidifier is on.........the condensation goes away.

[rhagfo]

We did ok last January on the coast, always ran the Vortex bath fan when showering, range hood and Fantastic vent when cooking. We still had some condensation but not much, we now have a 30 pint dehumidifier and so far no condensation.

[JIMNLIN]

We lived in a 32' 5er for one winter while our house was being built. Typical summer camper with 13 single pane windows and R7 insulation.
We 1st tried the cracked windows and roof vents and three fans running day and nite but all the accomplished was a cold drafty camper with the furnace running 24/7. I even made inside window covers from 1/8" Lexan and mobilehome skirting which helped in warmth but the condensation really got bad as temps dropped to zeros and 40 mph winds. Finally bought two big dehumidifiers that did the trick.
Down in your part of the country one dehumidifier may do the trick.

[colliehauler]

You can purchase a dehumidifier to take the moisture out of the air. Other then that opening windows or vents gets rid of moisture as well just not as effectively.

[filrupmark]

We run the exhaust fan in the bathroom while showering to remove moisture.

[DutchmenSport]

Cracking a couple windows is about all we do. Helps a lot.

[ksg5000]

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.

[JerryandSusie]

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.