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PurefectWindowCleaning

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Condensation in back of van
« on: January 04, 2014, 01:28:20 pm »
Every morning its dripping  ??? Any ideas? Surely salt wont sort that out lol



robertphil

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Re: Condensation in back of van
« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2014, 01:32:43 pm »
peel away back a bit of the rubber door seal  will let the vapour out

JNESTIE

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Re: Condensation in back of van
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2014, 01:38:26 pm »
I take all my gear out. Takes 10mins to empty van after work and seems to work for me.

PurefectWindowCleaning

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Re: Condensation in back of van
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2014, 01:45:41 pm »
Thanks for the replys guys, but not sure id like peeling the rubber seal?

And mate id never take all the gear at the end of everyday, fair play if you do but for me that is well unrealistic  ;D

Klean07

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Re: Condensation in back of van
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2014, 02:23:39 pm »
Thanks for the replys guys, but not sure id like peeling the rubber seal?

And mate id never take all the gear at the end of everyday, fair play if you do but for me that is well unrealistic  ;D
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JNESTIE

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Re: Condensation in back of van
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2014, 02:38:12 pm »
I am a bit ocd with my van. I have everything in containers so takes no time to empty. I work on my own so dont have much kit so that helps too. I cant think of anything else that would work will be interesting to hear other suggestions.

ray mck

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Re: Condensation in back of van
« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2014, 02:47:22 pm »
I've got some cord carpet on my roof  used some spray glue ,no condensation ;D

PurefectWindowCleaning

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Re: Condensation in back of van
« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2014, 02:47:34 pm »
My tank is prob causing the problem and im not taking that out every night lol


oldman

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Re: Condensation in back of van
« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2014, 02:57:58 pm »
 
Can of spray carpet-glue and a couple of the foam/rubber camping exercise mats.
Cut mats to size, spray roof with glue, affix foam/rubber matts.....acts as noise insulation aswell  ;).

tlwcs

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Re: Condensation in back of van
« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2014, 04:10:33 pm »
I've got some cord carpet on my roof  used some spray glue ,no condensation ;D

So is the cord carpet wet?

PAUL JAMES

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Re: Condensation in back of van
« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2014, 07:44:12 pm »
Have read elsewhere that cat litter in socks helps. Sounds bizarre but I guess if the socks are hidden and it works then Bobs your uncle.
 ;D

oldman

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Re: Condensation in back of van
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2014, 08:09:44 pm »
Have read elsewhere that cat litter in socks helps. Sounds bizarre but I guess if the socks are hidden and it works then Bobs your uncle.
 ;D

Yup! Might of been me. I've mentioned it on a couple of forums in the past.
Thin cotton football socks, fill with cat litter and tie them off at the top.
Have a couple of pairs filled, 2 pairs in use and 2 in reserve.
After a couple of days put the used ones on a radiator in the house to dry out and re-use again, while your reserve pairs are in use.....if that makes sense......sounds weird, but it works  :).


firefly123

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Re: Condensation in back of van
« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2014, 08:15:19 pm »
500 watt oil filled radiator with thermostat works well
shiney one

ray mck

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Re: Condensation in back of van
« Reply #13 on: January 04, 2014, 08:25:02 pm »
I've got some cord carpet on my roof  used some spray glue ,no condensation ;D

So is the cord carpet wet?
              nope


dazmond

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Re: Condensation in back of van
« Reply #14 on: January 04, 2014, 11:01:48 pm »
ive had condensation on the roof of my van ever since i put a tank in the back of my van!i dont let it worry me.its not as if you sleep in there or do you? ;) ;D ;D ;D


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dazmond
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Jonny 87

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Re: Condensation in back of van
« Reply #15 on: January 04, 2014, 11:06:29 pm »
Get the roof ply lined too.

It's all about the metal of your van being cold and it being a bit warmer inside the van. I think.
Vision Technician / Visual Engineer /  Vision Enhancement Operative /...........................................................OnlyUseMeWFP AkA Jonny the Windy Wesher

kempy

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Re: Condensation in back of van
« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2014, 11:15:23 pm »
Yep,, good answer , but is it a problem much .
As long as electrics etc are sheltered .

In vans with no bulkhead , I've heard condensation cause problems electronically within the dash board etc

tonycarr

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Re: Condensation in back of van
« Reply #17 on: January 05, 2014, 01:18:14 am »
Get the roof ply lined too.

It's all about the metal of your van being cold and it being a bit warmer inside the van. I think.

That's basically what I was told.

After recommendation of a solution, I've just purchased a roll of loft insulation & a couple of rolls of silver foil lined bubble wrap, going to line the walls and roof using stickypins.
My brother in law done it to his transit, he says it works a treat.

Tony
T & J Window Cleaning services

tlwcs

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Re: Condensation in back of van
« Reply #18 on: January 05, 2014, 10:20:20 am »
Get the roof ply lined too.

It's all about the metal of your van being cold and it being a bit warmer inside the van. I think.

Thanks, I think that was what Ray was trying to tell me.  ;D

ben M

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Re: Condensation in back of van
« Reply #19 on: January 05, 2014, 01:07:32 pm »
why are you care? only water is it?  ;)