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exa41


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I`m sure that it has been covered before but for the life of me , I can`t find it . Is there a solution for condensation . Just completed a weeks shakedown of the coaster before our trip around the block but discovered a very annoying trait , As it was bucketing down I recon it was wetter inside the bus than the rain outside. Does any one know of a solution.



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Gday...

I am not every conversant with the science of it all ... but I expect condensation occurs when the warm air inside is meeting the cold (metal?) parts of the 'vehicle' which in your instance appears to be a motorhome. Of course, if the condensation is on the windows that is simply again the warm inside air against the cold glass of the window.

So, the only way to keep the condensation away is to either 'insulate' the 'bare metal' areas and the 'glass areas'. Ventilation is also a key - air flow should minimise condensation. Or, like in a vehicle, run the air con with the heater to remove humidity from the air and to clear the glass of condensation/fogging.

Apart from that, I haven't experienced in anything I have camped in (or lived in) for many years.

Cheers - John



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hmm. need lots of ideas here. one I thought of and a bit inconvenient but if you are camped up for awhile would a tarp over the top help. that way windows could be left down a bit. or would that be too cold?



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Someone wrote about condensation recently and suggested crystals that absorb moisture. I guess you can buy them at camping stores. Perhaps someone else might know about them and where you can buy them.

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Buy them from Bunnings , woollies, coles , we buy them from a cheap shop and the bulk filling from Bunnings. We have them in the van as well as one in every wardrobe and cupboard at home, unbelievable how much water they catch.

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called 'damp sorb' or 'damp rid' available from the above mentioned outlets - refills available and it does work

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I find leaving a top hatch open helps yto reduce it and also open up the M/H as soon as we are dressed clears it quickly..

Showering of a cold morning is the worst offender.... maybe we could take a lesson from the poms and only shower once a week weather we need it or not..biggrinbiggrinbiggrin



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oldbobsbus wrote:

~~~ shower once a week ~~~biggrinbiggrinbiggrin

 Gday...

Settle down ... SETTLE DOWN .... GEEZ  ...I hope ya don't mean EVERY week cry confuse hmm

Cheers - John



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rockylizard wrote:
oldbobsbus wrote:

~~~ shower once a week ~~~biggrinbiggrinbiggrin

 Gday...

Settle down ... SETTLE DOWN .... GEEZ  ...I hope ya don't mean EVERY week cry confuse hmm

Cheers - John

 Welll maybe only the weeks we have been cleaning badly sooted chimneys...biggrinbiggrinbiggrinbiggrin



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thanks guys , have to make a trip down to bunghole and get some , problem is that without the genie running we have no real heating as such, cant use gas because of the small area , another problem.

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Insulation and ventilation between inner and outer walls . A solar type vent fan helps big time.. Helps keep temps even and removes any moisture ..preventing condensation ..



-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Thursday 5th of June 2014 11:56:31 PM

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Hi Dennis

 

I think you've got the same problem as the people that sleep in an canvas tent

they always wonder why the tent is wet on the inside in the morning

It has all to do with the air flow inside your bus

I bet if you leave  a few windows open it will be gone in no time

Give it a try mate

 

Cheers Jack



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