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I went to my van today on the ceiling was condensation is this normal. My dehumidifiers where over due to be recharged would this be the cause.

thanks

If it's anything like here in Aberdeen it's been exceptionally mild today (11 deg) after a night of frost so condensation is certainly possible but unlikely connected to dehumidifier.

I would wipe it dry and maybe treat with mould inhibitor but keep an eye on things.  It has been a very wet and damp winter and caravans may well suffer.  A good airing with door and all windows open on a day when the sun is out and a breeze is blowing will help a lot.

my wife swears by butter dish containers  half filled with salt.

1 in bathroom + 1 in lounge/bedroom area and 1 in the fridge.

went to look at caravan the other day and all the containers were nearly full of water.

she emptied them and replaced the salt.

it is hard to believe that so much moisture is created in an empty caravan. 

a friend and his wife swear by cat litter.  we'll carry on with the salt because it works.  

Quote: Originally posted by corni on 06/3/2013

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all the containers were nearly full of water.

she emptied them and replaced the salt.

it is hard to believe that so much moisture is created in an empty caravan. 

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isn't it better in a bowl than on the walls,furniture and bedding.

damp on bedding etc would create smells and mould.  

I'm puzzled why anyone would want to actually trap moisture inside their van ...

Me too

Quote: Originally posted by corni on 06/3/2013

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isn't it better in a bowl than on the walls,furniture and bedding.

damp on bedding etc would create smells and mould.  

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yep, +2, on what tentz sez, the more moisture you extract inside the van, the more will be replaced by drawing it in from the outside, via the air vents.

the only way this would work is to completely seal the van, which you would agree is almost impossible

stu