Condensation problems

Not  a  problem  I've  had  PP  BUT  I  do  know  that  the  Cupboard  doors  in  my  Autocruise  look  good  at  first  glance  but  they  do  not  shut  the  cupboard  away  completely,  they  leave  a  definite  air  gap.  This  of  course  reduces  the  probability  of  condensation.

I had similar, was advised to leave doors open, not pretty but it does work.

It's not a cold spot that's the problem, it's a lack of air circulation and material which absorbs and retains moisture. The vans fabric, be it metal or cloth is only as cold, or warm, as the ambient temperature, heated or not. Answer is keep van ventilated, eliminate 'dead' areas by leaving cupboard doors etc open and remove that 'sponge' like upholstery. 

It’s difficult to remove the upholstery when you’re staying in the van at the time, Micky.

I suggest starting by leaving the locker doors open at night if you can, Phil. This should tell you if it’s an air flow problem. 

Just lay on those slats, better than that bed of nails and you won't have that damp patch forming! Yes, you are right but again try to allow air circulation around those dead spots when and where you can will help even when in the living in the van. Windows open, lift the beds up, cupboard doors open etc when possible.

Thanks to you all for your observation, suggestions & remedies.

We do keep the lockers open & aired when the van isn’t in use but thats not really practical when the van is in use.

I am minded to follow a suggestion of a using plywood [or similar] barrier with a carpet type material on the inner face BUT to allow for a small ventilation gap. I would imagine using something like a double sided draft excluder tape [2 to 3 mm thick max - in a vertical strip] to create the gap.

I’m not convinced that eliminating the air gap totally is the way forward.

Thanks again for all your feedback.

PilgrimPhil

The shelves on my MH have slim linear slots at the back of the shelves, presumably to alleviate this problem.

Used to work for double-glazing company.  Old geezer there said condensation can only be cured by adequate ventilation and raising the temperature by one degree.

Our old Autocruise had an annoying aluminium frame which ran up the rear corners an all through the overhead lockers.  It was always damp in winter with condensation from us and cooking..

What a stupid design.