The warm, wet summer currently being experienced in the UK is causing condensation problems in leisure vehicles.
Nobody wants fogged windscreens or mouldering upholstery in their caravan, motorhome or campervan, which can have far-reaching consequences.
Unsettled weather this summer has seen hot temperatures followed by torrential downpours and forecasters suggest there’s more to come.
Mark Tongue, co-founder of vehicle lease firm Select Car Leasing, said: “The UK’s wash-out, humid summer has created the perfect conditions for vehicle condensation.
“It’s created when warm, damp air inside the car meets the cold surface of your car’s windows. The moisture in the air cools and forms hundreds of tiny droplets of water on the inside of the glass, settling as a fog.
“And if it’s humid enough, condensation can take an age to clear, even with your car’s fans working overtime.”
Here are some ways to deal with vehicle condensation:
Clean the windows more often
The cleaner the inside of your windows, the less likely condensation fog is to persist. Water droplets cling to any dirt on the glass, so clean the windows regularly to cut down the time it takes for mist to clear.
Use the aircon, if you have it
Not all caravans and motorhomes are fitted with aircon, but if yours is then be sure to use it. The heating and cooling fans won’t remove moisture like the aircon will. Also use the recirculate button to prevent additional humid air from outside being drawn into the vehicle.
Remove wet items
Retreating to your leisure vehicle after a wet walk is a common occurrence, but try not to leave wet items inside for too long. Make use of on-site drying rooms for soggy coats and the towel you dried the dog off with or get them outside as soon as the sun comes out.
Invest in dehumidifier bags
Relatively cheap, dehumidifier bags contain silica gel beads that actively work to absorb moisture from the air, preventing it from forming condensation. Place them strategically around your caravan, motorhome or campervan in places where they won’t get in the way, like the dashboard.
Replace old window seals
Old or damaged window seals allow excess moisture into your leisure vehicle and could be the root cause of your condensation woes. Replacing worn seals can have a significant impact on cutting down on water droplets inside.
Ventilate your vehicle
It’s not just the erratic weather that causes condensation, but the breath from people too. Open windows and doors to ventilate your vehicle when it’s not damp outside and never put your caravan, motorhome or campervan into storage without airing it out properly.
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