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Hi Michael

Our Sterling (July 2007) has a similar problem.

Have you tried removing the bungs?

Cheers

Paul

Michael,

This did occur in the front windows of our Bailey Pageant, again only 2 years old. Are you sure there are not any bungs? On our windows they are located on the upper edge!

Anyway I left the bungs out for a while and it has not been as bad since. Would get a small patch now and then but they soon clear on their own.

There must be bungs on the windows. Can't make them without. They are at the top.

The condensation will go eventually. Ours is the same the first time we use it after winter. Leave it for a few warm days. It will eventually go.

Quicker if you pull out the bungs but buy some spares first as you will lose some into the window!!!!

I was looking along the bottom, I'll look again when I get home.

Cheers

Dealer has just sent me this

Why it can occur?

At this time of year we receive several calls and letters of query regarding condensation forming within the glazing on some caravan windows.  The drastic changes of temperature and the moisture in the air both contribute towards the temporary condensation that disappears as quickly as it appears.  The whole phenomenon is purely related to ambient temperature changes of caravan versus window cavities.

It is a popular misconception that acrylic caravan windows are vacuum sealed.  This is not so.  The windows in a caravan can, as with domestic glazing, be susceptible to temporary condensation if the temperature difference between inside and outside changes quickly and/or dramatically i.e. if a cold caravan is heated quickly using the heater or by the sun.  This can be exaggerated particularly so if the ventilation within the caravan is not sufficient; bedding or possessions can sometimes block factory fitted vents for example.

How to overcome it?

Condensation can occur when the humidity inside the caravan exceeds 60% and ventilation is insufficient. To overcome this, please consider the following: -

·        Improve Ventilation

a)                  Leave rooflight open.

b)                 Put windows onto night-vent position.

c)                  Leave doors open between compartments.

d)                 Ensure that factory fitted ventilation is not obstructed.

·        Self-help Tips

a)                  Do not wash crockery last thing at night, it creates moisture in the air.

b)                 Do not boil water last thing at night and empty all water from kettles etc.

c)                  Remove flowers or vases containing water from sleeping quarters.

d)                 Keep temperature at night to a minimum (hot air contains water vapour).

e)                  Increase ventilation to above normal in inclement or very wet weather.

N.B      You cannot expect to eliminate condensation completely but following the hints above will help towards a more comfortable environment.

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