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Hi

Just wondering if anyone can recommend a good dehumidifier for our caravan. We went away in it last week (it has been in storage) and noticed condensation at the back of the caravan were the bunk beds are. I would be greatful for any advice.

Thanks

Vicky x

Hi Jennifer

We was thinking of a mini one, or one that has crystals in it that you don't have to plug in and you can leave in all the time. Any advice?

Thanks

Vicky x

Hi my name is Carol, I have just joined the site and find it very good so far.

We bought a Swift corniche 15/2E in September and I bought a little £5 dehumidifier from Aldi, (with the crystals), wow its great and have had to empty it only once so far, (it also comes with a crystal refil) Excellent value and I leave it in all the time hence the van is lovely and dry.

LOL

Carol

Hi Vicky, what Carol suggests sounds more suitable.

If you are getting condensation while you are actually using the van you need to improve ventilation and air circulation.  If your cushions are touching the wall you could fit some vent boards from just below the top of the backrests and down to the bed slats..  These are sheets of something like coated plywood same as on the walls of the van. You mount them on spacers so you get a small gap between the back of them and the original wall and this allows the air to circulate better, and keeps the cushions away from any condensation so they don't get damp.

Many of the top of the range vans have them, so if you look at some of the manufacturers' websites you may be able to see a picture of what I mean.

Dehumidifiers are a waste of time unless you completely seal the van up as all they do is pull air in from outside. Suggest you improve ventilation or find out where the damp is.Is the air able to circulate around the van and are all the vents under the bed lockers open and unrestricted?

Our van is as dry as a bone and have never used any method of drying it out.