Message Forums

Quote: Originally posted by rcpilot on 01/12/2013

---

the heat produced is so small it does not produce convection currents in the caravan as Mr Al+Mel seems to think, also cold air is heavier than warm air and so sinks thus enters your caravan via the roof vents if you use a heater in your caravan during the winter you ARE producing convection currents in the van so drawing moist air in through the floor vents

---

Quote: Originally posted by old chap on 01/12/2013

---

Quote: Originally posted by LobeyDosser on 28/11/2013Hi Old Chap. I do hope you do not have gas drop holes inside your van. If you do then it means you have gas cylinders inside the van.

---

An electric powered dehumidifier not only extracts the moisture from the air, but also warms the air and thus negates any problems with condensation.

As already mentioned, you must seal the roof vents and stop outside air from entering the van while the dehumidifier is running.

Once the damp meter tells you the van is dry, then switch to low heating and good ventilation.

However, if you have an electric dehumidifier, it is a good idea to run it for a week before heading off on the first trip of the season, just to make sure all the seating and bedding is completely dried out.

---

Hi Loby. I suggest you have a good look under all the seats, all caravans have to have by law a certain amount of fixed ventilation usually gas drop holes are fitted under seats , beds ,or under,in my van,the drawer units under the sink.plus the roof lights have permanent ventilation built in as I said required by law>
Gas drop holes are not limited to the gas locker

---

Quote: Originally posted by LobeyDosser on 02/12/2013

---

Quote: Originally posted by old chap on 01/12/2013

Quote: Originally posted by LobeyDosser on 28/11/2013Hi Old Chap. I do hope you do not have gas drop holes inside your van. If you do then it means you have gas cylinders inside the van.

---

An electric powered dehumidifier not only extracts the moisture from the air, but also warms the air and thus negates any problems with condensation.

As already mentioned, you must seal the roof vents and stop outside air from entering the van while the dehumidifier is running.

Once the damp meter tells you the van is dry, then switch to low heating and good ventilation.

However, if you have an electric dehumidifier, it is a good idea to run it for a week before heading off on the first trip of the season, just to make sure all the seating and bedding is completely dried out.

---

Hi Loby. I suggest you have a good look under all the seats, all caravans have to have by law a certain amount of fixed ventilation usually gas drop holes are fitted under seats , beds ,or under,in my van,the drawer units under the sink.plus the roof lights have permanent ventilation built in as I said required by law>
Gas drop holes are not limited to the gas locker

---

I was working in my van this afternoon and because you are saying that "the law" states that all vans "must have vents/drop holes" and mine most certainly has not, perhaps you would be good enough to put a link to this Law so that I can contact Bailey and find out why they are producing vans that are breaking the law.

---