Condensation in back of van

[cornwell40]

This year has been the worst I’ve ever known. Can’t look into my top bins without getting my head wet. My carbon brush bags are dripping wet (thank god for plastic bags), and the roof looks like a rainforest waiting to happen. Any good VIZ style tips on beating the condensation…..and please no space heaters 😉

TC

[chalky]

Re: Condensation in back of van

how about putting a de-humidifier on an extension lead overnight? (or an inverter 😆 )
if its got a proper air con unit wont that dry the air?

[Phidom]

Re: Condensation in back of van

I have a dehumidifier I bought to keep my classic motorcycles dry in the garage but it’s hopeless in cold weather as it needs an ambient temperature of at least 10 degrees. My van is the same with condensation. I had frost on the dashboard one morning.

[leavemetogetonwithit]

Re: Condensation in back of van

Maybe you could stick a VTD00P in the back and run it on a timeswitch for a short period without a load. It should draw in air from the van and dry it. ❓ 😆
Mike.

[timdowning]

Re: Condensation in back of van

http://www.hardware-ironmongers.com/details.aspx?code=3500044

Just googled condensation absorbers.

[iadom]

Re: Condensation in back of van

Used to use those when I had a touring caravan, they did work but you had to keep draining and refilling them.

Some thin sheets of polystyrene foam stuck to the roof would do the trick.

Don’t think they sell indoor polystyrene roof tiles now but it may still be available in thin sheets.

Jim.

[don]

Re: Condensation in back of van

Why not try your local electrical retailer for some discarded polystyrene sheets, Beko refrigeration among others use thin sheets of the stuff.

Don

[Gazman1000]

Re: Condensation in back of van

It’s due to a lack of air circulation moist air gets trapped and condensation forms on any cold surface, do you have a sealed bulkhead behind the drivers seat? My van had the same problem only after the bulkhead was fitted.
The only cure is to cover the cold roof panel with insulation I used an old carpet off cut and glued it to the inside of the roof, you could fit a spinning roof vent like they fit on police dog vans, that would expel any moisture in the air as the van is driven.

[admin]

Re: Condensation in back of van

ply line the van out……?

dont get any probs….in my van.

canufixit

[cornwell40]

Re: Condensation in back of van

leavemetogetonwithit wrote

Maybe you could stick a VTD00P in the back and run it on a timeswitch for a short period without a load. It should draw in air from the van and dry it.

Mmmmmm condensation or lack of sleep. I’ll stick with the water ta 😉

TC

[cornwell40]

Re: Condensation in back of van

I’ll try the carpet Gazman :waving: , but the spinning police dogs will have to wait. 😉

TC

[bigchrisoioi]

Re: Condensation in back of van

you could try putting the roof up on your convertible van!!! 😀

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