Condensation in Autotrail sorted!

bobthebodger replied on 13/04/2016 13:16

Posted on 13/04/2016 13:16

Hi this subject has been aired before but i thought id share my view of sorting it out. After much thought re Silver screens on the out side of the front screen, ventilation, no heating on and freezing at night etc....I decided to buy a Karcher window vac (other gimmicky vacs are available) from Homebase, on offer at £39.99. And it appears to be the answer I was looking for, it clears the screen in the morning and is a fine gadget and far less bother than the malarky of fitting and storing quilted screens.

 

Stewartwebr replied on 13/04/2016 13:37

Posted on 13/04/2016 13:37

Completely agree I have been using one for years on our large A Class screens, not so bad with current van as it has heating between the shutter and windscreen but not always effective.

I purchased a cheaper similar item from Aldi as I was going to keep the Karcher at home. Unfortuntely, it is not a patch on the Karcher, the rubber seems harder and not as tolerant to tiliting at different angles. So the karcher is now in the motorhome.

Solwaybuggier replied on 15/04/2016 15:06

Posted on 15/04/2016 15:06

Glad it works and does what you want - but external screens aren't just about preventing condensation on the windscreen.  They do keep the van significantly warmer in winter.

bobthebodger replied on 15/04/2016 15:56

Posted on 15/04/2016 15:56

Its a fair point well made old chap however people i have spoken to have had indifferent views on the insulation values you alude to. On balance they take up far too much room are usually damp or wet when removed and stop far too much natural light getting in as well as restricting your view.each to there own. 

ABM replied on 15/04/2016 16:48

Posted on 15/04/2016 16:48

My  S S Covers  only  restrict  my  view  when  I'm  closed  down  for the  night,  and  the  latest  versions  have  a  secondary  "Mesh"  which  covers  the  screen  keeping  the  bright  summer  sun  out  whilst  allowing  two  way  visibility.  As  for  being  wet / bulky --  they  are  certainly  no  worse  than  awnings  and  are  quickly  wiped  off  with  a  piece  of  cloth  such  as  an  old  towel  or  similar.

As  you  say  you  pays  your  money  ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,, ,,

 

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