condensation on windows

[Chad_Jen]

We don't normally go camping in the spring or fall when we need to run the furnace in the camper because our kids are in school, but we are this year. I noticed the other morning, after "camping" in the driveway with the furnace was running, there was condensation on all the windows. I didn't know if there was a way to prevent this or what those of you who go camping at this time of year do about it (if anything). We're laving on Saturday for six days so I have some time to prep if I need to. Thanks for the advice.

[RoyB]

AH Man - That brings back childhood memories of the late late 40s-early 50s for me. Mom would have the wood/coal stove going before the rest of us kids got up. The kitchen windows would all fog over and freeze on the inside. Couldn't see out until you scraped away the frost...

Wouldn't give up those memories for anything. Same goes with listening to the rain hit the trailer roof all night long when camping. Puts me to sleep in a heartbeat remembering the rain hitting the tin roof of where I was raised in Illinois...

My dad would raise and train bird dogs and trade for winter supply of coal to heat with... Some folks say we were really poor folks back then - richest days of my life...

Roy Ken

[GilliedogKiwi]

We had this problem with our old trailer (2011) which we just traded in for a new 2014 Jayco 266 RKS with the climate package. I don't know how this will be on the new one yet we haven't had a chance to use it this fall.

In the other trailer we did seem to have the condensation on the windows problem when we get up in the mornings when we are camping in the spring and fall. We do a lot of camping during this time. I usually just get a paper towel and wipe all the windows and crack a window a little. But the idea of a small dehumidifier sounds good - depends on how small it is. I'll have to check that out.

[travelzoo]

We always have the ceiling vent open about an inch. Anytime you use much hot water (bath, doing dishes, cooking) open the ceiling vent more to let the moisture escape, sometimes even run the vent fan on low when cooking. Cracking a couple windows also helps move the air in the RV. Single pane windows will usually be worst than dual pane windows which I recommend for those that do a lot of cool weather camping. We use electric heat as much as possible.

[Chad_Jen]

Our furnace runs off the propane. Do you guys use both the electric heat and propane or does not everyone have the propane furnace?

[Davion206]

Open roof vents a couple of inches. Turn on ac AND electric heater for awhile.

[LynnandCarol]

small dehumidifier @ lowes for about $40.

[NiasWagn]

We open the window, put the humidifier out in the camper or run the A/C for a bit when we get back. All work fine. It just depends on the circumstance.

[Halmfamily]

We leave both of our roof vents cracked to let the humidity out. Make sure you are running exhaust fans while cooking and showering. If this does not help you may need to get a dehumidifier. Both vents open solved our problem. Good luck and happy camping.

[NanciL]

What I usually do is put a small electric heater on the dinette table with it blowing at the window, and it clears it up.

Jack L

[oughtsix]

There is another thread running on this very issue:
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/28003492.cfm

Water IS the biggest enemy of any RV!