I have my van parked on my driveway hooked up to the garage, and I have an oil filled rad in the van for when the temp really drops.
And I have brought one of them remote temp sensors so I can keep an eye on the temp in the van during the winter, what sort of temperature should I be aiming for ??
I would never leave any electrical aapliance on unattened in my van. I had an oil filled radiator in my conservatory last year that I left on over night and I came downstairs just in time. It had burst in to flames. Frightened the life out of me
My van is on hookup on the front drive, and I always have a 2Kw fan heater on frost setting or a bit higher on all winter. never so far had any probs. Some people have the Truma heater in the vans on fan on low setting which I spose is just as good. If you want to safegaurd it its worth the money.
Having a heater on could well cause condensation. You don't need any heating with the 'van empty over winter, you just need to ensure all the permanent ventilation is unobstructed with cupboard & toilet doors left open. You don't need any dehumidifying devices either, all they do is store water inside the 'van which is the last thing you want.
Agree with Tentz, a dry van will stay dry without any heating, complete waste of money.
As it's on the drive, perhaps pick a dry sunny day, open a window at either end of the van to give a thorough airing a few times over winter.
Quote: Originally posted by bigstu99 on 17/11/2012
Thanks for the input so far , going to give the salt in a bowl a try .
Quote: Originally posted by michael on 17/11/2012
do not place it on any polished furniture as the gas given off the salt will damage it.best on the floor.
Even better, just don't bother with the stuff.
Tentz is bang on, there's absolutely no need for heaters, dehumidifiers (inc the bowl of salt idea) etc.
The van is purpose built to vent through specific vent ports, rooflights etc. It's connected for EHU via a timer to keep the battery topped up, but when I fully 'winterise', I remove the battery and leave in the garage on a smart charger.
My van has been stored on rear access driveway over loads of winters and I've yet to encounter a problem.
Agree with Tentz, a dry van will stay dry without any heating, complete waste of money.
Salt is another waste of time, all your doing is hijacking moisture out the air and holding onto it, moisture that unhindered would other wise have passed straight through!
As it's on the drive, perhaps pick a dry sunny day, open a window at either end of the van to give a thorough airing a few times over winter.
My chemistry is getting a bit ropey and I can't think what gas this may be. Any ideas?
do not know myself, but i do know that one year after using salt in a bowl on top of the set of draws at the front all the surface was damaged,faded all round the bowl containing the salt and a little water.could not have been water damage because at no time was the surface in contact with any water as it was checked weekly.the reason i thought it was gas or fumes from the salt.stand corrected if you can shed light on it.
------------- the only silly question is the one you do not ask.
I think people go a bit OTT winterising, my van has had the water drained and stood in a compound (with all the rest) for two winters and is as good as new. Just a bit dusty but no damp or mould what so ever.
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Topic: What temperature ??
does not do my car much good as well.
