condensation in caravan front boot HELP!!
Submitted: Thursday, Sep 11, 2008 at 10:30
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hi, we have a problem with condensation in the front boot of our poptop, as the boot is all lined with tin, even though there are a couple of drain holes the condensation builds up and everything ends up damp/wet and smelly. so we are hoping that someone out there has a solution to this problem (which seems to be quite wide spread). we have thought of lining the boot or putting vents in either side to get some air flow through but thought i would ask here first incase these had already been tried and tested, or if someone knows of something better to try. so if you can help in any way please do so, thanks from Chris.
Reply By: Wizard1 - Thursday, Sep 11, 2008 at 10:35
Thursday, Sep 11, 2008 at 10:35
Welcome to the world of the galvanised van boot. Basically there is no fix, so you may as
well get used to it.
The best you can do is mitigate the effect of the moisture. I've placed some plastic mesh on the floor so stuff isn't sitting in the water whe it pools. Don'tleave anything that may be effected by mould i the boot for long periods, espcially winter and long rainy periods.
Or you could buy a heap of those moisture absorbers for wardrobes, etc and put them in the boot.
If you get a solution, best of luck.
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Reply By: Member - DAZA (QLD) - Thursday, Sep 11, 2008 at 10:51
Thursday, Sep 11, 2008 at 10:51
Hi Chris
We have a fair bit of Electronic Gear in our Van Boot, and to
over come the Moisture Problem, the Manufacturers installed the
usual Air Vents and Floor Drains, but also have a small Blower Fan
above the Electronic Gear, it is about 200mm in Diameter, and runs
on 12 & 240 volt.
Cheers
Daza
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