Insurance Quotes
Insurance Discount Campsite Offers All offers
UK Sites French Sites European Sites Map Search Text Search Near your Location Popular Searches Leave a Review My Saved Sites Add a New Site
All Sections Caravanning Camping Tent Talk Motorhomes Trailer Tents Backpacking Equipment Statics UK Campsites Camping Abroad General Chat News More Sections Latest Posts
All Adverts Tents for Sale Caravans for Sale Motorhomes for Sale Equipment for Sale Post an Advert Campsite Jobs
All Categories Caravanning Advice Caravan Equipment Tents and Camping Motorhomes Towing and Towcars Equipment Furniture and Cooking Electrical / Gas Shows and Events General More Categories
Join for Free Log In

Advertisement

Message Forums
Welcome Guest Register  Log In  Search  Latest Posts
 Reception - All Forums
  Camping under canvas 		Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email
Subject Topic: Wet patch on the top of an air bed.....
Post Reply
PersonLatetocamping
25/5/2015 at 7:15pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Montana 6P 2014 View Latetocamping's Profile View Profile   Reply to Latetocamping Reply   Quote Latetocamping Quote  
Joined: 23/2/2015

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   5
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2026: 0 
Site Reviews 2025: 0 
Site Reviews 2024: 0 
Site Reviews 2023: 0 
Site Reviews 2022: 0 
Site Reviews 2021: 0 
Site Reviews 2020: 0 
Site Nights 2026: 0
Site Nights 2025: 0
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
....and no, it's not what you think!

This is our first camping trip with our own stuff. When we packed away this morning the top of the beds had a wet patch. We had a fleece blanket on the floor underneath the beds and 3 fleece layers on top - we were toasty warm in bed! The damp didn't come through to the top sheet.

Did this happen because it was a particularly cold night? Or is this always the case?

All ideas welcome - thanks!

-------------
First time camper at 44!


Personbilly
25/5/2015 at 7:28pm
 Location: North Essex
 Outfit: Caravelair Alba 400 View billy's Profile View Profile   Reply to billy Reply   Quote billy Quote  
Joined: 19/4/2002

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   4367
Site Reviews Total: 39
Site Reviews 2026: 0 
Site Reviews 2025: 0 
Site Reviews 2024: 9 
Site Reviews 2023: 6 
Site Reviews 2022: 7 
Site Reviews 2021: 10
Site Reviews 2020: 7 
Site Nights 2026: 0
Site Nights 2025: 0
Site Nights 2024: 121
Site Nights 2023: 45
Site Nights 2022: 91
Site Nights 2021: 112
Site Nights 2020: 84
Its condensation, warmth from your bodies hitting cold air in airbed. Worse if it's a cold night. If it happens just leave bedding folded back to dry during day.


PersonBernie47
25/5/2015 at 7:30pm
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View Bernie47's Profile View Profile   Reply to Bernie47 Reply   Quote Bernie47 Quote  
Joined: 05/7/2006

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   5595
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 13
Site Reviews 2026: 0 
Site Reviews 2025: 0 
Site Reviews 2024: 0 
Site Reviews 2023: 0 
Site Reviews 2022: 0 
Site Reviews 2021: 0 
Site Reviews 2020: 0 
Site Nights 2026: 0
Site Nights 2025: 0
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
This always occurs if you do not have sufficient insulation under the air beds, the ground absorbs the heat from the air bed then the moisture condenses on the cold bed.

If you have decent insulation under the bed then the bed will remain at the same temperature as the air in the tent and any condensation will be minimal.

-------------
Bernie


PersonLatetocamping
25/5/2015 at 8:53pm
 Location: None Entered
 Outfit: Montana 6P 2014 View Latetocamping's Profile View Profile   Reply to Latetocamping Reply   Quote Latetocamping Quote  
Joined: 23/2/2015

Standard Member
Standard Member

Forum Posts:   5
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2026: 0 
Site Reviews 2025: 0 
Site Reviews 2024: 0 
Site Reviews 2023: 0 
Site Reviews 2022: 0 
Site Reviews 2021: 0 
Site Reviews 2020: 0 
Site Nights 2026: 0
Site Nights 2025: 0
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
Thanks, that makes sense!
Any recommendation for what to put under the air bed? I think we are ok on top.

-------------
First time camper at 44!


PersonBernie47
25/5/2015 at 9:07pm
 Location: 
 Outfit:  View Bernie47's Profile View Profile   Reply to Bernie47 Reply   Quote Bernie47 Quote  
Joined: 05/7/2006

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   5595
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 13
Site Reviews 2026: 0 
Site Reviews 2025: 0 
Site Reviews 2024: 0 
Site Reviews 2023: 0 
Site Reviews 2022: 0 
Site Reviews 2021: 0 
Site Reviews 2020: 0 
Site Nights 2026: 0
Site Nights 2025: 0
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
I use a thick foam sleeping mat under the air bed on top of a picnic rug, but nothing on top of the air bed, and I get very little condensation.

-------------
Bernie


Advertisement



Personjohnwils
25/5/2015 at 9:44pm
 Location: Middlesex
 Outfit: Cabanon Tents View johnwils's Profile View Profile   Reply to johnwils Reply   Quote johnwils Quote  
Joined: 03/2/2007

Platinum Member
Platinum Member

Forum Posts:   899
Site Reviews Total: 0
Site Reviews 2026: 0 
Site Reviews 2025: 0 
Site Reviews 2024: 0 
Site Reviews 2023: 0 
Site Reviews 2022: 0 
Site Reviews 2021: 0 
Site Reviews 2020: 0 
Site Nights 2026: 0
Site Nights 2025: 0
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
That's the main reason we switched to good self-inflating mats. Doesn't happen any more, although not everyone gets on with them. We love ours. No matter what I did, I couldn't stop the condensation. Hope you find a solution.


PersonCampernic
26/5/2015 at 1:32pm
 Location: Northern Ireland
 Outfit: Bell Tent Vango Coleman and Quechua View Campernic's Profile View Profile   Reply to Campernic Reply   Quote Campernic Quote  
Joined: 28/4/2013

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   1660
Tent Reviews:   1
Site Reviews Total: 5
Site Reviews 2026: 0 
Site Reviews 2025: 0 
Site Reviews 2024: 0 
Site Reviews 2023: 0 
Site Reviews 2022: 0 
Site Reviews 2021: 0 
Site Reviews 2020: 0 
Site Nights 2026: 0
Site Nights 2025: 0
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
You can use cardboard, an easy and cheap solution and all you have to do is ask at a shop for a big cardboard box. Most shops will give you one if they have any and is a great 'plan B' solution if you forget to take foam mats etc.

There are Yellowstone foam mats with a reflective side on Amazon which are ideal.

Any foam mat will do however. Even under laminate floor insulation is pretty good. If you've got nothing else a plastic backed picnic blanket is not bad.



Persongeoffprinter
26/5/2015 at 5:10pm
 Location: Kent
 Outfit: 5m Bell Tent & Olpro Pop Tent. View geoffprinter's Profile View Profile   Reply to geoffprinter Reply   Quote geoffprinter Quote  
Joined: 27/6/2012

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2230
Tent Reviews:   4
Site Reviews Total: 12
Site Reviews 2026: 0 
Site Reviews 2025: 0 
Site Reviews 2024: 0 
Site Reviews 2023: 0 
Site Reviews 2022: 0 
Site Reviews 2021: 0 
Site Reviews 2020: 2 
Site Nights 2026: 0
Site Nights 2025: 0
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 12
As some of us did think it, I had a look and sorry to say Pampers dry nights dont come in adult sizes.


Personqueensmessenger
27/5/2015 at 7:29pm
 Location: Scottish Borders
 Outfit:  Elddis Whirlwind GT View queensmessenger's Profile View Profile   Reply to queensmessenger Reply   Quote queensmessenger Quote  
Joined: 31/3/2009

Gold Member
Gold Member

Forum Posts:   231
Site Reviews Total: 1
Site Reviews 2026: 0 
Site Reviews 2025: 0 
Site Reviews 2024: 0 
Site Reviews 2023: 0 
Site Reviews 2022: 0 
Site Reviews 2021: 0 
Site Reviews 2020: 0 
Site Nights 2026: 0
Site Nights 2025: 0
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
At my age a porta potty on top of the air bed seems to help as long as you can sleep sitting-up


Personfran1000
27/5/2015 at 8:06pm
 Location: East Sussex
 Outfit: None Entered View fran1000's Profile View Profile   Reply to fran1000 Reply   Quote fran1000 Quote  
Joined: 02/6/2005

Diamond Member
Diamond Member

Forum Posts:   2674
Site Reviews Total: 12
Site Reviews 2026: 0 
Site Reviews 2025: 0 
Site Reviews 2024: 0 
Site Reviews 2023: 0 
Site Reviews 2022: 0 
Site Reviews 2021: 0 
Site Reviews 2020: 0 
Site Nights 2026: 0
Site Nights 2025: 0
Site Nights 2024: 0
Site Nights 2023: 0
Site Nights 2022: 0
Site Nights 2021: 0
Site Nights 2020: 0
We use cheap foam backed picnic rugs that were about £3 each a couple of years ago. They're silver underneath and seem to work very well.

We used to take a load of old newspaper. It's remarkably good at insulating, and you can chuck it in the recycling before you come home.



In order to post a reply you will need to register, or if already registered please log in here

Prev       Next
Quick Links - All Forums - Camping under canvas - Top of Page

     Share   Post on X / Twitter  Share on Facebook  Email


Latest News, Discounts and Competitions  see all...












    Upcoming Event

UKCS Meet Motorhome and Campervan Show Exeter 20/11 to 22/11

A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets


5847 Visitors online !

Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker  -  Add a Missing Campsite

[Message Forums]  [Caravan Sites & Camping]  [Company Listings]  [Features / Advice]  [Virtual Brochure]  [Special Offers]
[Reception]  [Competitions]  [Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]  [Event Diary]  [Tent Reviews] 

[Contact Us] 



Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2026


Advertisement
Advertisement

Advertisement