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Hi, we have a Pyramid Tuscany Awning which we have up at the moment. In the mornings there is horrendous condensation on the inside of the roof, which soaks everything and everybody in the awning! We have left the ventilation opening open but this does not seem to make any difference. Is this the same for all awnings, or are the more expensive makes (particularly the ones that say for seasonal pitches), less prone to this problem, does anyone know? We are looking to keep the caravan on a pitch over the winter, complete with awning, so would be interested to know if this affects any type of awning.

Any help gratefully appreciated!

Wasn't trying to jump sections necessarily, just wasn't sure if I should have put it in this section or not in the first place.  I don't know if people have the time to check all the different forum sections and wanted to reach as many people as possible, as I was keen to hear from anyone with one of the different brand awnings,  as they seem to claim their's has less condensation due to, possibly, the roof liner?  But they are a LOT of money which I don't want to spend if they are no better than my cheapie awning in that respect.  Was originally wondering if that was the difference between a cheap awning and one that costs many times more than my first car!  I guess not though.  Next time I see a seasonal winter pitch with awning with all their furniture etc in it, I might pluck up the courage to ask them how they keep the condensation at bay.

Thank you for your reply.

Quote: Originally posted by Millsey on 03/11/2011

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Wasn't trying to jump sections necessarily, just wasn't sure if I should have put it in this section or not in the first place.  I don't know if people have the time to check all the different forum sections and wanted to reach as many people as possible, as I was keen to hear from anyone with one of the different brand awnings,  as they seem to claim their's has less condensation due to, possibly, the roof liner?  But they are a LOT of money which I don't want to spend if they are no better than my cheapie awning in that respect.  Was originally wondering if that was the difference between a cheap awning and one that costs many times more than my first car!  I guess not though.  Next time I see a seasonal winter pitch with awning with all their furniture etc in it, I might pluck up the courage to ask them how they keep the condensation at bay.

Thank you for your reply.

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Thanks Beanpark!  I was sure there must be a solution out there somewhere.  Thinking about it, it probably is dew rather than condensation, but a oil rad might be a good idea.

Thanks again.

Another thought - but maybe it is too obvious and I apologise if so.  Was the ground wet when you pitched?  We have always found that we have more condensation inside the awning if so.  To counteract this, when on a hardstanding we put down a cheap waterproof tarpaulin under the awning carpet and this really helps.  I know that this isn't always possible on a grass pitch but it may expalin why you had more condensation inside.  In our porch awning (Kampa Rally 260) we use a convector heater.  We bought this awning specifically to be able to heat it to make it usable in winter and in fact it was great last week - even in the rain we really used the space and the van door stayed open.  There was condensation in the morning but with the heater on (500w) and the zips open a little it soon disappeared.  Would nver expect things not to feel damp in the morning though unless the heater was left on

Lindsey.

Quote: Originally posted by Millsey on 03/11/2011

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Thanks mad trucker and Jeff juke.  Now you're getting all technical on me!  I'm not sure, all I know is it's really annoying!

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Thanks for all your replies.  I have a couple of portable(ish!) oil rads at home, so I think I'll put one of those in the awning and see how we go.

Thanks again for your help.