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Put soft items between the transit cover and your tarp..sponge blocks or even cardboard box this will allow an air gap and give a certain amount of circulation to prevent moist air forming..you could  buy some cheap anti humidity blocks from Aldi or simmilar and put these inside...even a tray of kitty litter helps!! the fullers earth type.....open on a dry day now and again to air(and change the cat tray!).and remove soft furnishings if you are worried about damp..remember to block any holes that may allow vermin in..mice just love to nibble on canvas!......once had a mouse eat through an under floor air vent on a caravan..no food in the van but it ate the best part of two bars of soap!!...must have been blowing bubbles out of its rear end all winter........

I use a string of empty plastic milk bottles tied to the tow bar and the rear bed support just above the number plate and spread the tarp' over them.

This forms a ridge under the tarp' and ensures air circulates under it and water runs off quickly. We do also store the unit in one of our garages once we stop use for winter.

Regarding "sweating". Your camper is an inanimate object and does not have the means to sweat. Provided it is folded and packed when dry it will survive as well in the open as it would under cover. Probably better is air will circulate more.

Dehumidifiers are not needed. 

However the transit cover is not sufficient to give weather protection over winter. Various seams and joints, such as the door and lockers are liable to allow the ingress of water and a tarp will keep the sun off and the lower panels clean.  

Quote: Originally posted by wibbs on 05/11/2007

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i am thinking about wrapping my conway countryman in a tarpulin for the winter put am a bit worried about it sweating ,has anyone tryed it ,any advise

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 HI......... don't use those anti humidity bags or boxes inside a closed tenttrailer,then you really will get moisture inside..  I have had my combicamper standing out all year round, never used it. just make sure it is dry, and if it's needed give it a good impregnation  and let it dry completely before closing down.

henning..........

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