Campers in the cold

[kinglewy]

Evening all

Dried the van off today and put me cover on for the first time , it came with the van and yes its also waxed it gleams! I just want to stop the heavy rain sitting on/inside it.

Its my first van and only had her two weeks so first winter of ownership

Noticed the windows misting slightly , just wondering would it be of any benefit to fit the silver screens that I have whilst its parked up ? My Dad has said he will get me the outside silver screen aswell for front windows and screen , any views on these?

Do I need to put the heating on inside the van to warm it through occasionally? or plug me lead in and run a little heater

Just thought id get a few questions answered from the pros , thanks for any replies

[lloydy]

the outside thermal wraps will stop misting on the windows, the inside ones will do nothing on that front. Leaving the windows cracked open a bit will help with damp as well. Best option is to drive it though..

[kinglewy]

ok nice one , I might just crack the windows then , also them packs of crystal damp absorbent thingy's in , and I will get her out going to try keep it to the fair weather usage over the winter tho

[pocolow]

The battery is what might give in if you don't drive the van regularly, so it might be work connecting a "trickle charger" if you won't be driving it for a few weeks... Otherwise drive it and have fun.

Mark

[Cableguy]

I have a small dehumidifier that I put on sometimes.

Bit excessive, but why not?

[kevtherev]

I have a small dehumidifier that I put on sometimes.

Bit excessive?

yes.. trying to dry out this planets atmosphere is futile.

[Louey]

As someone else said, get out and use it

Get yourself set up as a Member of the club (not just a forum user - link at top of page, it is FREE) and have a look at the camping events planned by club members in December. The weather/seasons only dictate what time it gets dark/light, 80-90 doesn't stop camping (that should probably say drinking)

[kinglewy]

I am a member , I joined few weeks ago..??