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Quote: Originally posted by LobeyDosser on 22/12/2013

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The reason why people ask about dehumidifiers and other forms of removing dampness from vans is that they have a problem.

Those that do not have damp problems can and probably do, not take any actions with regards these units and a ventilated van should remain damp free.

My recently purchased van had a fairly rough life prior to us purchasing it and therefore had damp problems.

When you spend a considerable amount of money on a van and are then faced with the choice of paying for a professional repair costing thousands or investing in a dehumidifier and a low wattage heater, then common sense says DIY and the cheaper option.

I have completely cured the damp in one section and am now working on the other damp section.
The point I am trying to make is that IF you have a damp problem then it can be cured by your own hand if you invest in the proper equipment.
There is loads of information out there and a bit of searching, time and patience and you will end up with a van that will give you many years service.

For those who do not have a damp problem, then ventilation is the way for you.
After all, most Farmer's Barns are open on most sides and only the roof is there to prevent things becoming damp.
If it works for a Barn then it will work for your Van.

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We are in the van for Christmas. We haven't been in the van for the past 6 weeks. When we arrived today I found that the tea towels and shower towels stored in the lockers felt very damp. The seat cushion don't feel damp. I have hung the towels on a rail and they are feeling better, they haven't created any condensation while drying. When we take the van back to storage I am going to leave the locker doors open. Having the air circulating seems to be the best thing for our van. I also left the roof blinds open to generate heat on sunny days.

Quote: Originally posted by dogscenturion on 20/12/2013

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How do you leave the 500 watt setting on frostguard??? and where is it

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Quote: Originally posted by BERTIE on 22/12/2013

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Get out and use it regularly then you won't have a problem

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