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Seems you have some damp between inside the window. Take out the plugs of the window when on a warm and dry day it is warm to allow the damp air to escape. Put the plugs in before temperature cooled own too much as otherwise you would be letting in damp evening air again.

Before you do anything as drastic as whats been recommended above I would first refer you to your dealer. My Bailey is just one year old and is at present at the dealers. I too have had this problem just this weekend so I mentioned it to them and they gave me a written report from the window manufacturer (Polyplastics Ltd) which explains this occurence. It apparently is quite common especially at this time of year because of sunny days and cold nights plus all the heating we have on as well. They say that it is a misconception that acrylic windows are vacuum sealed. they state this is not so. When the temperature equalls itself out, more towards late Spring then it should disappear.

harryb

I thought I had this problem too but when I looked at all the other caravans on site facing the sun the same as ours they all looked exactly the same.  No matter the age of the caravan.  I was relieved when I saw it wasn't just mine.

Leanne

WL,

I didn't use the word drastic as in the action was drastic. I was merely alerting Newboy to seek advice from the dealer as his van is still under warranty. If he takes out the plugs and it doesn't work it will then be no good going to the dealer for a warranty repair. Just urging caution thats all.

I note your comment about the Netherlands remedy. Its coincidental the Polyplastics is a Dutch company.

Just out of interest I never experienced this problem at anytime last year. Or indeed four weeks ago, first time out. However it occured on the three offside windows and Remi roof light last weekend. At home the said three windows are against the garage wall so receive no sunlight and I've never seen this condensation there. However the roof light is in full sun and again I've never seen it there either.

Also looking at Leannes comment. All seems very odd

harryb

harryb

Hi

We never experienced this last year either.  I did think some real damage had been done at one point as we were washing the van.  Where there was water on the windows which were in the sun they turned almost white!   They did go back to normal after a few minutes though.

Leanne