Hot or cold
21 replies
Amesford replied on 30/11/2021 11:53
Posted on 30/11/2021 11:53
Our van is stored on the drive the heating is only turned on during the service and if we test it prior to going away, as normal its been drained down for the winter come the spring on the fine days the sky lights and windows will be opened to give it a good airing, so good to go just hope the new booking system is up to the job
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hitchglitch replied on 01/12/2021 08:15
brue replied on 01/12/2021 15:14
Posted on 01/12/2021 15:14
We heat the van on a frost stat control when it gets very cold. We open up everything and prop the washroom door open. That's because we have access to electricity. As we've always done it with all of our vans we don't know if it helps or not and we've still occasionally found condensation in the coldest cupboard (which is under the sink in our van.) Ventilation is key to prevent condensation forming and getting onto surfaces etc.
2axles replied on 05/12/2021 20:14
Tinwheeler replied on 05/12/2021 20:32
Posted on 05/12/2021 20:14 by 2axlesThanks for posting this question - I posted a similar question a week or two ago but the thread suddenly vanished.
Posted on 05/12/2021 20:32
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2axles replied on 07/12/2021 10:55
Posted on 05/12/2021 20:32 by TinwheelerThis one?
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NutsyH replied on 07/12/2021 15:59
Posted on 30/11/2021 12:36 byI leave ours permanently on EHU with the heating on but set to a very low temperature. It has an Alde system that provides underfloor heating as well as heat the radiators. Equally the heating system warms the water tanks and system to prevent freezing. With the system temperature set at 5°C I can rest assured that the system won't freeze should it get really cold. Equally the cost will be minimal as it will rarely activate here down south. As a bonus the smart charger will keep the leisure batteries and engine battery up to scratch.
Incidentally warm air is not really a concern. It has no special property that lets it soak up more water vapor. It’s just that, at higher temperatures, water molecules are more likely to go into the vapor phase, so there will be more water vapor in the air. The problem of mold can occur when that warmer air containing water vapor comes into contact with a colder surface and the vapor condenses and dampens the surface encouraging mold growth. Good ventilation is a very good strategy but if the interior of the van is dry(ish) and it is ventilated on a misty day then logically the humidity in the van will rise no matter what you do.
I will stick with my strategy as it has kept our current van dry for the last six years and it is always ready to go; even the bed remains made up
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