Misted windows (closed)

NotsoSwift
NotsoSwift Forum Participant Posts: 15
edited April 2016 in Caravans #1

Got some slight misting on the inside of the front windows, is removing the small plastic corner plugs any kind of solution? If so anyone have a suggestion for removal without damage?

Thanks.

 

 

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  • Whittakerr
    Whittakerr Club Member Posts: 3,478 ✭✭✭✭
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    edited April 2016 #2

    This seems to be quite common, it happens on some of my windows and seems to happen when it's in sunlight. It will clear of its own accord and is nothing to worry about. You could remove the small plugs but I don't think it will help much.

  • Nuggy
    Nuggy Forum Participant Posts: 512
    edited April 2016 #3

    This seems to be quite common, it happens on some of my windows and seems to happen when it's in sunlight. It will clear of its own accord and is nothing to worry about. You could remove the small plugs but I don't think it will help much.

    Write your comments here...As said above, it is very common especially at this time of year when the air inside the window gets warm in the sun and cold wind cools down the outer sheet of perspex. If the misting is only slight leave well alone and it usually
    clears back to normal.

  • Simon100
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    edited April 2016 #4

    Some information in this thread

    http://www.greentrees-adventurestore.co.uk/community/2009/ref-024-condensation-in-caravan-windows/

    I have seen a document on the internet with more detail but can't find it at the moment. A Google search on misting caravan windows will no doubt locate it.

    Mine are misted at the beginning of every year but after a couple of trips out and some sun the mist disappears.

  • crusader
    crusader Forum Participant Posts: 299
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    edited April 2016 #5

    Here it is Simon

     

    Posted in Latest News, Technical Bulletins, April 2014

    Ref 024 – Condensation in caravan windows

    If your caravan windows ever mist up with condensation it is easy to worry that there is a fault with the window. However this is not the case, the windows are designed to be ‘breathable’, and are not a sealed unit, so may well condensate with the change in weather conditions from time to time. If it is just a small amount of condensation and it’s a sunny day, positioning the van window facing the sun will often dry it out in no time. Otherwise we advise all customers with this issue to temporarily remove the small clear plastic window bungs to allow the window to ‘breathe’ and clear itself, and pop them back in once cleared. Take care when removing the ‘bung’ as they can drop inside between the two window ‘layers’.

  • markflip
    markflip Forum Participant Posts: 177
    edited April 2016 #6

    Another recent post about this issue suggested using a fish tank air pump to 'flush out' the damp air after removing the plugs.  To be honest I get a slight misting sometimes at this time of the year or if i wash the van on a hot day, but it's never been
    something i've worried about - a d/g window is supposed to create a temperature gradient, so it shows they are doing what they are supposed to. 

  • NotsoSwift
    NotsoSwift Forum Participant Posts: 15
    edited April 2016 #7

    Thanks all, will leave well alone and see what the happens

  • JillwithaJay
    JillwithaJay Club Member Posts: 2,485 ✭✭
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    edited April 2016 #8

    As this is a duplicate of a similar thread I'll close it to avoid duplicating the topic.

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