Winter Storage - Blinds and Cushions

Why store over winter - use it.  Winter caravanning is great!

I can't. No holidays left, used them all through the summer.

Another alternative to blinds/curtain debate is to buy a cover and throw it over the whole van as we do. there is another thread re. covers but I am pro covers and with 3 cm of snow down at the mo glad we got it on yesterday. I have also lifted the seat cushions on end.

During season - blinds up, curtains drawn. 

Afterthought...I did read somewhere recently where one owner put large sheets of card up at the windows to help stop fabrics fading...

First winter for our 2013 caravan, blinds up, curtains closed, mattress and seating left in place, went over to storage regularly to air out, come March everything good.

Second winter, blinds up, curtains closed, mattress and seating left in place, went over to storage regularly to air out, come March the curtain liners had mold spots although the curtains themselves were good,and everything else was good.

Can only assume last winter was more wet than the previous, with differing humidity level.

This winter I'll leave the curtains open and drop the blinds, it's a game of chance.

I have put moisture traps in my caravan, anyone else use them?

If you are concerned with damp etc I have just purchased some Damp Traps and have put two in the M/H..never had any problems in the past but I thought I'd give them ago. I intially bought them for our box room as we are getting mould under the bay window...not sure if they are going to work but time will tell I guess.  Damp Trap said to remove dampness caused by humidity..prevents bad odour..helps prevent mildew...bought online £8 something for 10

Write your comments here...    DMiller555 are these the same and do they work ?..never tryed them before bought them for the box bedroom but thought I'd put them in the M/H

Afterthought...I did read somewhere recently where one owner put large sheets of card up at the windows to help stop fabrics fading...

Surely there's no need for the cardboard if the curtains are drawn. Depending how close to the windows the card is there's the potential for it to restrict circulation of air so causing a musty smell.

I have put moisture traps in my caravan, anyone else use them?

Write your comments here...I use a couple of used Chinese takeaway containers filled with salt has the same effect and probably cheaper 

I too put a couple of the cheap moisture traps in my caravan overwinter.  Not sure they are any good but a belt and braces measure.  Yes last winter was damp rather than cold and this probably meant more moisture.  Blinds up and curtains closed, all cupboards and fridge open and cushions away from wall - still got some of the dusty mildew stuff which cleaned off quite easily!

Never tried but you can use cat litter in trays