How To Prevent - Condensation

[SwaY]

My dogs sleep in the van over night on weekends away, the problem i have is condensation on the windscreen in the morning.

I have two whirly gigs and two muller vents on the roof.

Do i need more vents or is there something i can apply to the windscreen?

[emilee]

My dogs sleep in the van over night on weekends away, the problem i have is condensation on the windscreen in the morning.

I have two whirly gigs and two muller vents on the roof.

Do i need more vents or is there something i can apply to the windscreen?

Put a blanket over the outside of your windscreen so it doesn't get so cold, it will help

[WreckitWhippet]

run a fan heater

[oakway]

It just means that the Van is warmer inside than out side.

[SwaY]

It just means that the Van is warmer inside than out side.

Yes it is, but is there a way to prevent the build up.

S far i don't have a solution.

[oakway]

You have to keep very hot air on the screen from the outside or keep cold air from the inside on the screen.

Like when the car fogs up and put the aircon on the windscreen when its raining.

[Jaxx'sBuddy]

well here is an old miners trick. put egg creme shampoo on the windscreen and it wont fog up. the miners uised this on their goggle to stop them fogging.

i think and soap would work. for instance, get a new bar of soap and rub it over the inside of the windscreen and polish it off with a cloth. shouldnt fog up anymore.

[Aziah]

I saw a set-up when we were away at a show last year, they had a big piece of heavy canvas draped all the way over their van so I assume this stopped the condensation, it was really cold where we were and funnily enough, these people had Danes...

[J...]

If it's not raining, open the windows an inch or two to increase the air flow more.

I do this when I'm camping in the back of my wagon and it makes a difference.

[Tenties]

I've been told to rub half a raw potatoe on the windscreen and it wont fog up and condense , havent tried it yet so if you do try it and it works let us all know (Please )

(edited to say...... rub on the inside )

Edited April 17, 2010 by Tenties

[Bilbo Baggins]

NBI..

Tellem to stop breathing heavy. :mad :laugh:

[Bohunt]

I used to have this problem when I was showing in NZ (before I got a dog trailer) and I solved it with placing a couple of those moisture control units that you can use and throw away. They are plastic tubs (with holes in the top) with a product that looks a bit like kitty litter. They absorb all the moisture and I found that stopped the wet windscreen.

Have one in my hand as I speak and it is called 'Hippo Moisture Absorber'. It says that it:

Helps prevent mould and mildew

Combats Odours

Keeps small spaces dry and fresh.

I used to sit a couple of the shelf in front of the windscreen. Keep a couple of 'Velida' cloths (thin blue ones) in the car as they are fantastic for drying the inside of a windscreen without leaving streaks.

Cheers

Gaela