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Damp is the number-one cause of winter damage to caravan interiors — soft panels, black mould, musty smells and expensive repairs. The good news is it’s largely preventable. Here’s how to keep a stored caravan dry through the cold months.
Warm, moist air meets cold surfaces and condenses into water — and a van sealed up tight for winter traps that moisture inside, where it soaks into soft furnishings and panels.
Counter-intuitive but essential: leave roof vents cracked, cupboard and wardrobe doors open, the fridge door propped, and seat cushions stood on their edges so air can circulate around everything.
Refillable crystal dehumidifiers and moisture traps pull water out of the air and need no power — ideal for a van in storage. If you have a hook-up, a small electric dehumidifier does even more. Check and refill them through the winter.
Damp from a leak is far worse than condensation. Reseal tired window and seam sealant, and it’s worth a damp-meter check before you lay up so you fix problems while it’s dry.
Thermal window blinds and screens keep the coldest surfaces — the windows — warmer, so less moisture condenses on them. Simple, and they help keep the van warmer if you’re still using it.
If you cover the van, make it a breathable cover. A non-breathable sheet traps moisture against the bodywork and makes damp worse, not better.
Ventilate, dehumidify and seal out leaks, and you’ll open the door in spring to a fresh, dry caravan instead of a mouldy one.
Dehumidifiers, care and thermal kit to beat winter damp.
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