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I am totally new to caravanning.Have just bought a Bessacarr 440 two-berth.

Does anybody have any advice for winter storage? Would it be advisable to cover it with a tarp. or let it stand in the open?

I propose running a dehumidifier through the winter as we also have a boat and this makes a lot of difference.

Thoughts please.

Thanks

Quote: Originally posted by lindbrite on 22/9/2010

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II propose running a dehumidifier through the winter as we also have a boat and this makes a lot of difference.

Thoughts please.

Thanks

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If your van is not damp then why bother with a dehumidifier. All you will do is import damp air through the vents in the van. There are a lot in the roof openings and under the beds.

A boat is different as it sits in water and is more subject to condensation due to constant changes of temperature.

Never used one in ours and it is as dry as a bone.

Unless your van is stored under trees I wouldn't bother with a cover either. They are a pain to put on and it is easier to wash the van at the end of the winter. Trees are a different matter as the leaves stick to everything and the pigeons sit on the branches and deposit their doings!!!!!

Thanks for that everyone.

Anyone want to buy a humidifier?

but for frosty days i use a small dehumidifier most of the time during the winter.its on a timer 6 hours a day.would not be without it.some say i am trying to dehumidify the world but i say it has to do the caravan first.if you want protection you can  use fenwicks over winter spray ....

www.fenwicks.info

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