How To Stop Condensation In A Van For Winter Living

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What Is Condensation?

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When the warm and moist air inside the van comes in contact with any smooth and cold surface, such as windows, it immediately forms into a water vapor or condensation.

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How To Stop Condensation In A Van

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Taking the given points into consideration, you need to control a few things to stop or at least minimise the condensation in your van.

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CAMPERVAN VENTILATION & AIRFLOW

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Excellent campervan ventilation and airflow are the best ways to stop condensation and the only way to effectively win the battle.

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Install A Roof Vent

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If you’re serious about stopping condensation in your van, you’ll install one or two electric roof vents.

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Open A Window

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Opening a window in the van is an easy solution.Our windows are almost permanently open when we’re in it, even with 3 roof vents.

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12v Fan Or Battery-Operated Fan

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Adding a portable 12v fan to your condensation fighting arsenal can help too.

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Controlling Moisture In A Campervan

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Given moisture in the van is the source of condensation issues, controlling how much water vapor you produce makes the fight easier.

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Avoid Propane Heaters & Cookers

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Burning propane produces a LOT of water vapor – about 1 pint of water for every pint of fuel burnt!

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