Two questions....has anyone got a Movelite Awning for their Van? If so what is it like? We have a small Eriba Puck and want something light but roomy.
Secondly does anyone use a small Oil heater in their caravan on low during the winter months to help dispel damp? If so, any thoughts good/bad, and any recommendations on which one to buy?
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Secondly does anyone use a small Oil heater in their caravan on low during the winter months to help dispel damp? If so, any thoughts good/bad, and any recommendations on which one to buy?
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I can't understand why heat should cause more condensation - the relative humidity will reduce as the temperature increases inside. The only rider to this which might be Michael's point is that if there is damp upholstery etc then the moisture will tend to come out into the air when the temperature goes up, and then potentially condense if there is a sharp temperature drop.
The best thing therefore should be to use some heat AND some sort of dehumidification (such as the Dry-Bags above). The Dry-Bags alone will take moisture out of the air but at very cold temperatures they will take a long time to pull moisture out of the upholstery or any damp areas.
Same principle applies as when you have a flood at home - the usual advice is to use some heat + a dehumudifier.
As it's forecast to be cold tonight I have just put a 450w oilfilled radiator in the caravan on a timer, to run during the night when we are on Economy 7 electricity. I will also put in a Dry-Bag.
Heat and ventillation should eliminate damp. I am not sure about oil but most hydrocarbons(propane, butane etc.) when they burn produce carbon dioxide and water. Oils will also give off other byproducts.
Brian, I agree that an oil-burning heater would be no good as it would create water vapour (never mind all the other stuff) which is the last thing you want - I assume that Benny24 means an oil-filled electric radiator?
I agree also about heat and ventilation - but if you can't keep the heat on continuously I would add something like the Dry-Bags to help pevent any condensation when the temperature drops.
I have seen on another thread here the suggestion that cushions and bedding if possible can be stored in the house. This is ok if you have a nice warm dry box room.
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Topic: Movelite Awning & Oil Heater
