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Or you could buy an East Neuk Fifer with underfloor storage accessed through the rear doors.

Or you could buy an East Neuk Fifer with underfloor storage accessed through the rear door 

I think its a good idea to check out the storage in vans, they do vary quite a bit, also access to the storage, particularly whether it's easy to lift or open things easily. 

We have  never found condensation to be "dreadful" without screens.

We do carry a small fan heater, stored in the wardrobe. Whenever there is any condensation, running the fan heater in the front usually disperses it quickly.

RamblingSid, as you will probably have already realised, opinions vary. That is a reason for probably trying without screens on your first trip and if you find condensation to be "dreadful" you can buy some before the next trip.

As has already been stated elsewhere, a fan heater is also useful  for drying items, including waterproofs. By placing wet items and the fan heater in the on-board loo/shower area and leaving its door slightly open we can dry things quickly.

I am glad that you have found this forum useful. Thank you for letting us know, (Too often a question is asked, many replies are given and there is no acknowledgement from the questioner - so your comment is appreciated.)

I've found that condensation starts to become irritating around the end of September although, of course, this can depend to some degree on the weather. Today looks very damp and clammy out there. During the summer months I haven't had to bother with screens, relying on the Remis to provide privacy.

Agree CY, we don't always use ours in Summer. Although we did find leaving it on this Summer helped keep the MH cool if the cab was facing into the sun. While we were out in day of course!

Thinking about clothes drying etc and fan heaters it's a good idea to check whether the van washroom has a blown air outlet. Much better to have one, nice and warm in winter and useful for wet weather gear.

On the subject of van screens we have never had condensation, heat or cold problems to any great extent. We use the blinds or curtains to control the temperature and a little bit of over night heating controls things too. One thing which had proved useful are the curtains being used instead of blinds in hot weather, they let air through.

If you take screens you will need to store them somewhere.

A lot of things to consider and frequently there has to be a compromise.

Yes, we looked at those, but they don't seem to have a dealer network and it would be an awful long way to take it for remedial work!

The Constellation comes with silver screens as well as fitted blinds, and has a blown air outlet in the washroom.

The point about the cab area being a source of cold is well made.

You'll probably find different base vehicles vary a bit in the standards of cab insulation but hope you enjoy your choice of van.