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rg1

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Condensation
« on: January 08, 2010, 12:17:36 pm »
Since fitting the van out with wfp system the van has been suffering with condensation, even with heater in the back.

Anyone else got this problem?
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rg1

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Re: Condensation
« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2010, 12:49:20 pm »
Is it only me then :'(
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traps7

Re: Condensation
« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2010, 12:55:19 pm »
No I had it too untill I put Rockwool on the ceiling behind some ply. Dunno if its still there but I cant see it any more. It's probably just rotting my van now from the inside out!
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mci services

Re: Condensation
« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2010, 12:56:12 pm »
no we all get it, well i do, just dont have any advice sorry
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matt

Re: Condensation
« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2010, 12:56:31 pm »
ebay

MUSHROOM VENT

cut home and fit the vent
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rg1

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Re: Condensation
« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2010, 01:02:40 pm »
Quote from: matt on January 08, 2010, 12:56:31 pm
ebay

MUSHROOM VENT

cut home and fit the vent

Thanks Matt..This will solve the problem?
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matt

Re: Condensation
« Reply #6 on: January 08, 2010, 01:07:33 pm »
Quote from: rg1 on January 08, 2010, 01:02:40 pm
Quote from: matt on January 08, 2010, 12:56:31 pm
ebay

MUSHROOM VENT

cut home and fit the vent

Thanks Matt..This will solve the problem?

it will help alot

air flow will keep it right down
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rg1

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Re: Condensation
« Reply #7 on: January 08, 2010, 01:08:23 pm »
Cheers Matt..much appreciated ;)
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matt

Re: Condensation
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2010, 01:11:46 pm »
you can get the 12 V extractor mushroom vents aswell

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eclipse

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Re: Condensation
« Reply #9 on: January 08, 2010, 03:28:10 pm »
I have a mushroom vent in the back of my Vito dual-liner and i have NEVER had any problems with condensation.........................untill this cold snap hit england and i blocked the vent to try and keep the heat in the back of the van with using a heater at night
now i have to put a dehumidifier in the back of my van untill we get the big thaw and my van can breathe again
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Jeff Brimble

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Re: Condensation
« Reply #10 on: January 08, 2010, 03:54:41 pm »
Its the heater in the van thats causing the condensation on the cold roof.
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Slash

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Re: Condensation
« Reply #11 on: January 08, 2010, 06:13:52 pm »
I have a vent on my roof of my Transit,it's not a mushroom one though but still a vent that spins around but does'nt stop condensation,I put a bucket of salt in the back for slippery surfaces when I'm done cleaning windows and noticed I have no condesation anymore,the salt seems to attract the moist air even when my heater is in operation,a very cheap alternative to buying a mushroom vent ;) ;) :)
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ccmids

Re: Condensation
« Reply #12 on: January 08, 2010, 06:25:47 pm »
Quote from: rg1 on January 08, 2010, 12:17:36 pm
Since fitting the van out with wfp system the van has been suffering with condensation, even with heater in the back.

Anyone else got this problem?

what heater you got /??
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gewindows

Re: Condensation
« Reply #13 on: January 08, 2010, 06:37:25 pm »
This time of year its inevitable, cold vehicle ----------> moist air inside ----------> condenstaion.

Look at your kitchen windows this time of year compared to the summer.

Since Ive been leaving a heater in the van overnight on frost setting its got rid of it over the course of about 3 nights.
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david watts

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Re: Condensation
« Reply #14 on: January 08, 2010, 06:40:10 pm »
got a garage open doors do no problemo
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traps7

Re: Condensation
« Reply #15 on: January 08, 2010, 07:11:51 pm »
So does salt absorb the condensation?
I might try leaving an open bag of my water softener salt in the van then.
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