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Subject Topic: Condensation in window tips
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13/9/2010 at 6:40pm
 Location: Bournemouth
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Hi,

We have a little bit of what looks like condensation in between a side window. I am not sure if its possible to get clear but if anybody could give me a tip to try it would be appreciated.

thanks for any help.

paul

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13/9/2010 at 7:31pm
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maybe a hair-dryer on the window might work!!!

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13/9/2010 at 7:55pm
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On a sunny, dry day, remove the little plastic bungs from the window and let the sun dry it out. Replace the bungs before it gets damp again.

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14/9/2010 at 8:20pm
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Thankyou will have a look at that when we on site this weekend

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20/9/2010 at 4:07pm
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Quote: Originally posted by jennifernn on 13/9/2010
On a sunny, dry day, remove the little plastic bungs from the window and let the sun dry it out. Replace the bungs before it gets damp again.


This worked on my last van..

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20/9/2010 at 4:50pm
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When we got ours the front window had A LOT of condensation in it, we took the bungs out and left the sun to do it'[s job but it never managed it, so we stuck a dehumidifier in the caravan and drilled two other small holes at the top of the window cleared in no time, we then sealed the holes up and no more problems since *touch wood*

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I think taking out bungs etc is great but had a thot what if the seal is away would it not recurr..

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21/9/2010 at 9:51am
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My window has a crack at the side on the outside which I didn't notice when I bought it. Condensation in the double glazing. The little plastic bungs are missing but I doubt it would stay clear as I think the crack repair by the previous owner is a botch job.

Just pointing out that you need to find out what is making the damp air get in there in the first place and fix that as well! Nothing is ever easy is it?

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Quote: Originally posted by Jax365 on 21/9/2010
My window has a crack at the side on the outside which I didn't notice when I bought it. Condensation in the double glazing. The little plastic bungs are missing but I doubt it would stay clear as I think the crack repair by the previous owner is a botch job.

Just pointing out that you need to find out what is making the damp air get in there in the first place and fix that as well! Nothing is ever easy is it?


Thats what i was thinking jax..

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24/9/2010 at 9:22am
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Well at over the £200 mark for a new one, I think I'll stick with a bit of condensation!

It clears in mine on sunny days, and not too bad at all. If I ever wanted the view out of that window (it's the large one at the front) then I'd use a hairdryer. Touch wood, it's always behaved itself when I'm out on a site somewhere, and only condensed on the drive!

The catches/locks are broken as well, but that's another story! (the whole caravan is a botch job actually - and I shouldn't have bought it - but I love it!)

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