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quoteOwning a motorhome means keeping on top of damp, particularly at this time of year when the weather’s wet and cold.
In last month’s community poll we asked owners if they’d ever had damp in their leisure vehicle and if they had any damp-busting tips to share.
The damp results
The votes were almost equally split and sadly, 54 per cent of voters said they’d suffered with damp in their pride and joy. Some blamed poor build qualities and others now made sure they took steps to prevent it during the wetter months.
Forty-five per cent of motorhomers said they’d never had damp in the van, with some stating because they use it during the winter.
Your damp-busting comments
Laurence Watts makes sure he leaves his motorhome cupboards open to stop pockets of damp forming.
“Also, I found having all the blinds shut created pockets of condensation forming, so I leave them open now!” he added. “Removal of ALL soft furnishings and bedding, including the mattress and curtains, greatly reduces damp build up. Finally, place four to six (depending on size of van) of those cheap damp soaking cartons around the van. Alternatively, keep using your van throughout the entire year so it remains a constant cosy mobile home.”
M. Ranton also leaves several damp traps inside the motorhome during winter and it seems to keep damp at bay.
Owen Ashmead has winterised his motorhome and has it hooked up at home with a dehumidifier running and the Alde heating system set at five degrees C.
“The tank needed emptying every two to three days at first, but now it only pulls about a litre, or less, a week now, if that,” said Owen. “The interior is very much damp/condensation proof…the dehumidifier works perfectly.”
Thanks to everyone who voted and don’t forget to take part in this month’s poll.
I bought a motorhome without a habitation report.
It had 3 areas of 99% damp at a later habitation service which the dealer themselves quoted me £10,000 to repair! And then suggested I bought a new one.
(I had it repaired elsewhere.)
However, this year I now have 4 patches of damp and one is registering at 90%.
Never used anything to keep condensation at bay during the winter when Mh not in use, why introduce moisture into the Mh by using moisture traps by pulling moisture in through the vents and gas drops. We have had Caravans and Motohomes for 48years and nevet hsd a damp problem.
I have a Rapido 7099+ l once had a humidifier but it was drawing moisture in from outside. I didn’t use it now. I’ve never had a damp problem. Brilliant van. Just leave cubbard and fridge doors open.
I do own a motorhome and have had 3 episodes of water ingress in 3 consecutive years (2015 -2018)in what is now an 8 year old vehicle. All due apparently to poor assembly. I shall not buy an Eldiss again.
I concur with Dave Johnson – with forced ventilation in a motorhome or caraven, humidifiers or damp drawer pots are a waste of money & time. Any moisture they take out is replaced by the air incoming through the ventilation. I am able to park the motorhome on our drive so I leave the electric hook up connected (so it keeps the batteries charged) & have a small oil filled radiator on a timer & set so it keeps the motorhome aired. So far our annual habitation service has never indicated any damp in over 8 years.
We do use crystals in our motorhome but found some other useful tips on your website. Thank you
i do not own a motorhome but i find it disgusting that given the extortionate amount of money that these things cost its about time the manufactures started putting them and caravans together properly we are been taken for idiots its time they were taken to task over this dire situation
Hi one minute you are talking about damp ingress the next is condensation. Both completely different issues.
I too use a dehumidifier at home set on a timer for 2 hours per day, even though we do use the camper van for some short trips in winter.
Never had a problem.
By using a humidifier and moisture traps you are surely drawing moisture in from outside the vehicle!
We also use the damp drawer pots around replaceing them when full. We dont have damp.