Dealing with potential damp issues over winter
We are new to caravanning this year and this is our first winter. We have a Bailey Autograph 745 motorhome. We want to know what can be done to keep damp to a minimum and how others deal, particularly with storage bedding etc. which would be susceptible
to damp. We are minded to seal everthing in vacuum sealed bags and leave in the van rather than store these things indoors. Any general tips would be appreciated. Thank you.
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Close the door and forget about it (not literally) e.g. I always check inside after heavy rain just for piece of mind. I turn cushions on their sides to increase air flow, bedding I would not leave in van, I`ve never heated the van, charge battery monthly,
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I would remove bedding not because of damp but it might attract mice. I assume all water has been drained and would lift cushions to let air circulate and leave lockers and cupboard doors ajar for the same reason. Leaving the curtains open allows what sun
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I never put any heating on until a day or so before we set off on a winter trip. I find heating our caravan just encourages condensation on the insides of windows etc and it actually stays drier by not heating but keeping it well ventilated.
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On dry days :- Open windows, rooflights and door every week or so and let the fresh air blow through the van. No need to use heaters or dehumidifiers --- if the van has good ventilation any condensation will disappear.
Cheers...................K
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