Windscreen condensation (1 Viewer)

[Bengaz]

Hi,
Has anyone got any good ideas/ways of stopping the condensation forming on the windscreen overnight with the reimo blinds closed.
Its literally saturating behind the dashboard and i was worried about electrics etc thanks.

 

[Bengaz]

I'm sorry I didn't post in right section, neither wonder my search wasn't coming up with any results. Could someone move this to general for me, where's my glasses?

 

[The Dudess]

Do you have a thermal screen? This will stop condensation and keep the van warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

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[RowleyBirkinQC]

External silver/thermal screen helps a lot.

 

[Alistair33]

Best to clean it off is a Katcher window vac, works wonders in the outside too after scrubbing off all the bugs

 

[Bengaz]

Thanks for the reply guys. I will buy a external cover and that is great idea I've seen those karchers I'll buy one of those too, anything to solve this problem!

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[clanjones]

If you have an external thermal screen you won't need a Karcher! Also make sure you some ventilation in the van. We always leave at least one of our skylights vents slightly open at night. The thermal screen is also useful for keeping the van cool in the summer.

 

[Bailey 15]

Cheapest place to buy the external windscreen covers with drop down piece in middle, anybody know ?

 

[RowleyBirkinQC]

http://www.silverscreens.co.uk/

Edit: not in response to cheapest query above, but because it is a quality product in my opinion.

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[funflair]

And you can't beat a bit of ventilation

Martin

 

[JackieP]

I don't get condensation on my windscreen but as a short term measure could you not put some absorbent cloths/sponges down at the bottom to soak up the water?

And, isn't condensation caused by sidden changes in temperatures? When are you pulling your blinds? Can you pull them when it's the same temperature on the windscreen as it is outside? Are you drawing them when the temperature in your van is hot and you're trapping the hot air against the windscreen - hence when the temperature drops outside the condensation is much worse?

I often think that living in a van requires us to be scientists. Maybe do a bit of research into condensation?

Good luck.

 

[The Dudess]

Ours is a Polar screen via Van Comfort. We had it on our last van and it doesn't quite fit on our new van. Called Van Comfort and have arranged with Polar to go down tomorrow and they will alter the screen to fit the new van. This is a great service as thermal screens are not cheap especially for A class vans.

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[Minxy]

Have a look in the classified ads section on here as sometimes screens are for sale for a much reduced price, also have a look too at Taylor Made ones which IMV are just as good (if not a bit better) than Silver Screen's offerings and usually cheaper, also try Ebay.

 

[Bengaz]

I don't get condensation on my windscreen but as a short term measure could you not put some absorbent cloths/sponges down at the bottom to soak up the water?

And, isn't condensation caused by sidden changes in temperatures? When are you pulling your blinds? Can you pull them when it's the same temperature on the windscreen as it is outside? Are you drawing them when the temperature in your van is hot and you're trapping the hot air against the windscreen - hence when the temperature drops outside the condensation is much worse?

I often think that living in a van requires us to be scientists. Maybe do a bit of research into condensation?

Good luck.

We normally close them late, bed time, your right, there may be hot air trapped when we pull them.
This happens all year round too.
Never tried leaving ceiling vent open as I thought you vents were always open nowadays, it sounds like they are, outside noises are as loud as hell at night and Everytime we use our Motorhome it's freezing as we are a bad weather jinx.

 

[MC 55 FUN]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condensation

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[DavidG58]

we get masses of condensation in winter, but generally only when close to freezing (outside of course) once temperature gets anywhere near double figures we get none at all

we do have a large dog who sleeps in the front end, I do think she contributes a lot of the condensation in winter or when cold it is hard to open the roof vents, but it really does make a difference

but there is no cure, I am not a fan of external screens, another level of hassle I don't need on holiday, cost to buy, more storage issues, putting out then in again, sometimes they must be wet, remove options for moving off from wild / aire camping where you may feel a need

 

[SuperMike]

Don't get any condensation this time of year, but during the winter months place one of these, of the maximum length you can, on top of the dash. It helps greatly, only leaving it a bit hazy in the top corners. But then ours is a very large A class screen.

 

[Badknee]

We full time and wouldn't be without silver screens, when away for a night we don't bother and need to put towels on the dash at the bottom of the windscreen because I too worry about the electrics.

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[Podney]

Maybe too much heavy breathing

 

[davanne]

Thanks for the reply guys. I will buy a external cover and that is great idea I've seen those karchers I'll buy one of those too, anything to solve this problem!

We have a karcher which moves between bungalow and motorhome but yesterday we bought the vileda windo vac from home bargains for £14.99 it has a swivel head unlike the archer which is a fixed head.
It seems every bit as good so far.

 

[The Dudess]

@Bengaz
Is this of interest?
https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/forum/threads/milenco-external-thermal-blind.158491/

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[Bengaz]

I've

We have a karcher which moves between bungalow and motorhome but yesterday we bought the vileda windo vac from home bargains for £14.99 it has a swivel head unlike the archer which is a fixed head.
It seems every bit as good so far.
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Oh no, is just ordered a Karcher, never mind was only £30 (factory repaired)!

 

[Flook]

I have a Karcher, brilliant kit, use it to clean down the bathroom shower glass and tiles, clear the water off the MH when washed (simples is that). Never thought of taking it away to remove screen damp though. Ha, will do in future.

Flook

 

[EMS]

We have a Ford Transit Hymer and have two possible solutions the first is to utilise the Ford blanking plate for the air inlet under the bonnet hence no cold air enter the van. Secondly place a blanket over the dashboard so to stop warm air reaching the bottom of the blind on the window.

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[davanne]

I have a Karcher, brilliant kit, use it to clean down the bathroom shower glass and tiles, clear the water off the MH when washed (simples is that). Never thought of taking it away to remove screen damp though. Ha, will do in future.

Flook

Also have a Karcher

 

[Speve]

You won’t go far wrong with a Silver Screen IMHO we’ve had one for years and although expensive you get what you pay for.

 

[Kevan]

You won’t go far wrong with a Silver Screen IMHO we’ve had one for years and although expensive you get what you pay for.

and not so bulky as Taylor made, Silver screens get my vote, and i have had them both.

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[Minxy]

We prefer Taylor Made ones to Silver Screens and we've had both too!

 

[Fletton]

And you can't beat a bit of ventilation

Martin

I full time... cook with a steamer .. etc..
Never have more than a fine mist appear if I open blinds whilst kettle on as of a morn.... So I’d go with @funflair

Edit; no extenal blinds...