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Hi Mel, The trouble with moisture in the air it will condensate on any cold service so even if you had double glazed windows and it solves the problem on the windows. Thats moisture is still in the air and will go to the next cold surfaces, ventilation is the key or circulating air. External screen on the cab windows help not stealthy though, again moisture still in the van. Love the way you ask the question always prompts me to respond. Helps the algorithm I suppose.. love the channel ignore the trolls
Hi Mel....Just to confirm that good quality external blinds that cover the windscreen & cab doors completely stop all condensation forming. Also double glazed windows do help to cut down condensation, but not eradicate it totally. Great channel Mel...always enjoy watching even if my van is'nt a self build.
Hi Mel, We have double glazed plastic windows in the back of our van. They are great. Never once had a sniff of condensation. Just get it on the cab glass windows even with our insulated covers on.
Caravans have double glazing,still get a bit of condensation,,think the best way to stop condensation is run all the pipe work from heating ducts from diesel heater all around your van even into the cab if you can.
Hi Mel. I have fixed computer fans (x2) in front of each of my sliding windows. One side sucks air in, and over on the other window, it blows air out. They use very little power, do a good job of keeping the condensation away overnight in the cold winter and helps get fresh air circulating in summer. Great waffle again!
Thanks a lot Mel. Sorry my quick question wasn’t that quick😉 I knew that I must be missing something. I hadn’t thought of the extra dirt and moisture that I could be bringing into the van, or the ability to get away quickly if I need to. Following your explanation, the bulkhead is definitely going. Thanks again Steve.
Steve: although he mentioned rain, he did not mention the cold - brrr ☃️ If the weather really is freezing you get pretty cold running around the van. Even on a dry day you tend to bring in a lot of dirt so best to have a 'wipe yer feet' mat just inside the side door, slippers to stop walking all the dirt / sand / stones around the van too. Having a quick getaway, for me, being a female, is an absolute must. Best of luck with your build 👍✔💯 🚐
@@joline2730 The cold is another good point that I hadn’t really taken into consideration. Which is crazy really as I’ve spent a lot of time under canvas and even a really hot day can be followed by a cold night. I’m really glad that I asked the question and really appreciate you taking the time to add your thoughts. The bulkhead is going and a pair of slippers and a door mat are on the way. Thank you for your good wishes on the build. 😀
Hi Mel , external thermal screen cover will eliminate condensation on your screen and door glass !! I’ve lived in an A CLASS for years and had no problems !! I also leave a window open slightly helps with ventilation.
Could I ask what you do with external covers when it rains and you need to remove them wet, particularly when bad weather persists over several days. I appreciate that you can always use a large bin bag but doesn't this cause any issues
I love the thought of these but as a solo woman worried about making a quick getaway if ever needed with these on the outside. Trying to figure if there’s a way I could quickly whip them off and into the van without going outside. Any tips would be appreciated 😊
Hi Mel, great video as always. Keep them coming. Some answers : * for Thermostate control check out the afterburner project. * My 1978 Hymer has double plastic windows and no condensation on them, only on the cabin single glas windows. Greetz from the Netherlands, PoloCamper (Martin)
Hi Mel. I'm not an electrician but you can buy a usb to figure 8 cable for under £3, and I'm sure it will charge your K'Archer Window Vac, it certainly can charge an electric razor, certainly worth a try ..... they have decent cable thickness too.
I left the bulkhead in on my T5, just cut a big hole in it , leaving the bit behind the drivers seat intakt, i also left 10cm at the top and bottem and to the side of the passengers seat, took it all down put carpet on both sides, put rubber trim around the cut , screwed it all back in, put a heavy black curtain behind the passenger seat so as to close the hole at nights and yes i do have a passengers seat that swiffels.
I have built alot ov passive homes. Use a miniture heat recovery system. It will get rid of your damp and keep heat in the van its because its a air tite sealed van thanks mel
Hi Mel We have double glazed windows on our boat and we still get condensation as window frames are stainless steel as with van windows unless off course you can find plastic condensation is something we have to live with my freind cheers Gary
Our Motorhome has double glazing, we also have an outside 'Rainbow' Screen cover and never get any Condensation inside! You can charge up your Kartcher on your Jackery or what ever power pack you have! 😁
My Webasto has a temp setting. To charge small 240 volt devices and run our LCD smart TV and powered aerial off grid, I have a cheap 300 watts plug into 12 volt, 240 volt inverter. I bought it from halfords, they are currently £36.99.
We run the maxxair fan at 10% extract air overnight and this really does seem to shift a lot of moist air out of the van and at 10% it's virtually silent. The use of silver screens eliminates condensation on the cab windows, but not helpful for stealth camping, but if you're on someone's drive I'd seriously recommend them. At home years ago we found that the open coal fire kept the house dry, so your wood burner should do the same in your van as it will pull water laiden vapour up through the flue, so if possible use that to warm the van and dry the air. Again, not ideal if stealth camping with smoke coming out of your stove pipe but otherwise its got to be a useful tool to keep the van dry inside. 👋
I do the same 👍 My roof vent is perm open and when I'm in the van the roof fan is allways on low speed, never a drop of condensation, it does allow some heat loss but it bests the siggy insulation or rust 🤔
Regarding condensation, i have one of thoes thermal screens that wrap around the outside of the windscreen and front doors windows. Zero condensation when i use it. I also have in the back the plastic double glazed windows and they get zero condensation. Hth
Mel gadget John did a video on converting the window vacuum to 12v. Both of my diesel heaters cut in and out regulating the temperature as I have the settings on centigrade. Not very accurate but good enough for my shed and garage.
Check your voltage output from the charging brick for your window hoover. Mine is 5 volts so I cut the wire and soldered a old usb cable to it .works great
Hi.Mel.il have used int and ext front window covers on my m/home the ext are the best custom made for your van no condensation and keep the cab warm just orderd a set for my tranit custom van,cheers roger
Hi Mel , regarding the karcher I have one with a plug , now the input is 240v but the plug is a step down to wait for it 5.5 volts. So if you cut the plug off and replaced you could plug straight into a cigarette socket im guessing.
My van has double glazed windows they don’t steam up at all. The cab has blinds all round but I have found that by leaving the door windows open by about half an inch it cuts down the condensation quite considerably!
Hi Mel, you nailed it with the woodstove/soot answer. We have two woodstoves and a pellet stove, and none suffer from soot outside the stove. I hope the person asking that question gets a professional in to inspect their installation.
I have a Hymer 1996 with double-glazed plastic and get no condensation, however, I get a lot of condensation on the windscreen and doors. I do a lot of parkups so do not use external screens, they just are liable to get ripped off/advertise that someone is inside the van. I use internal screens. I prefer to Karcher / kitchen towel the condensation as it gets the water out of the van.
High mel great video. We have double glazed windows on our Dethleffs motorhome. We get condensation issues on the frame if we run the heating over 20c ish overnight. We use a silver screen thermal outside windscreen cover and this totally eliminates condensation issues on the windscreen and door windows. I suppose the old saying is applicable. You get what you pay for
Hi Mel Just finished fitting my Eberspacher diesel heater in my van and can set the control to turn the heater on and off to a basic heat setting. Great waffle as always . Tim
I don’t really know why but I don’t suffer with condensation even on the coldest of mornings. When I did my build I left that round fan thingy bob (think that’s the technical name of it) and wonder along with leaving one front window cracked open a bit perhaps it is this. It doesn’t give a noticeable draft either.
I have 'plastic' double glazed windows in my van for all the habitation windows but clearly not the windscreen. They are completely condensation free and I believe because they dont 'create' condensation there is less in the van and hence I have minimal windscreen condensation. Plus that is when the van is cold ie. Unused/occupied, if I'm in in it and running habitation heating there is no condensation anywhere, even overnight when the heating is off or low. My advice is get them, if you put your hand on them in winter they are almost warm to the touch as opposed to glass, where you feel the cold through them. Even weak sun in winter warms the air trapped in the cavity. My humble opinion of course, others may have their own view,
Hi Mel I have seen someone using bubble wrap on the window to stop condention. Just sticking it up with a spray of water that was in north America give it a go better than spending lot's on new window's
Mel , have a good look at the karcher charger transformer . If the output is 12v dc just cut it off and put a fused 12v cigar lighter plug or marine socket male on it , or hard wire it to your 12v
Hi Mel 👋 Another great waffle! Sky lights double glazed are amazing. Love my new dometic ones. A tip for glass windows - when the windows are just starting to get wet in the evening stick bubble wrap straight on to the glass. The damp means they stick and because they are stuck directly on to the glass no more condensation is able to cumulative over the night. I have a bosch window vac with a micro - USB charger. Not had it long at all so can't say much. But the bottle is wider meaning can't get to the bottom bit of the front window on my fiat as well. But so far so 👍
100% it’s better to fit seitz type double glazed windows in your campervan. The windscreen still get condensation but use the window vac as you do. Our karcher lasts ages on a charge, maybe yours is faulty. Great video as always Mel 👌🏽
Hi Mel, keep waffling, we only use our van for weekends/ Holidays, your content has helped me a lot and I’ve got a few projects line up, inspired by some of your waffles lol 😂
You don’t need a great big inverter Mel just use one of you magic power generators or the speedingrod diesel generator lol you must have at least one 240 lying around lol. OJ the Chineese do make them with usb now 👍🏻
Hi Mel, no windows and barn doors to the back and side all fully insulated. I still have diesel in the tank from last year, maybe I'm tight😂 Not a drop of condensation in the van, no drafts just a nice air flow through the heckis. I did decide to go stealth after people getting bricked in the first lockdown
Hi mel, just to let you know you can convert your window vac to 12v anything under 5amp (I’ve converted mine and it work great)can be converted this was done by gadget john he converted his in a video some time ago I’ve converted all my 240v to 12v under 5amp. Hope this helps?
I'm forever leaving my phone, wallet, dry pants/socks, snacks ect in the cab and getting into the living area, i would have to get out the back and into the front 20 times a day if i had a bulk head 😂
I've got 4 double glazed polycarbonate caravan windows fitted in my campervan, and I don't get condensation on them, just the single glazed windows in the cab.
Brilliant waffle mell, just installing a log burner into my motorhome, I can set my diesel heater to 24 degrees and it will come on and off and keeps it there abouts, you have it on power mode maybe stay safe bro 😉🙏🙏🙏🤙✊👊😁
I have 1 dometic plastic window on the sliding door , yes it's worth the £500 just don't drop it when fitting like me so it actually cost me £1000 in the end ouch, I built my own wooden bulkhead where my kitchen is so I get no condensation anywhere , I also crack my dometic roof vent all the time I am in it , even without heater on I am always about 4 degrees warmer than outside , also good in the summer as the window has build in reflective blind and fly screen, I worked out if I bought glass window bought blinds curtains etc it would t be worth half the hassle or do an effective job keeping me warm
Mel check your controls you should be able to change it to temp control, ive never seen a diesel heater that doesn't have the ability to use temp control, in this mode it will run on high till the set temp is met then ramp down to it's lowest setting and stay there. They don't ever switch fully on or off though, the more expensive ones like ebers and webastos can if you get the right controller 👍
Hi Mel great video as always, have you tried switching your diesel heater to temperature control by pressing the settings and up arrow together? it looks as though you have the same control as me and I can switch between Centigrade and Hz by doing this. My heater modulates up and down depending on the temperature setting. Regards Colin
I watch a lot of the van conversion videos, though they seem to be fewer and fewer of them now. Almost everyone seems to use a max fan requiring 12v power. Instead, why not try something similar to Flettner roof vents £80 plus vat, extensions are available for double-skinned roofs.?
Hi Mel. Couldn't you rig a remote thermostatict relay to turn your heater on and off at a preset tempreature? condensation is reduced considerably if correct attention is given to fresh air ventilation as you know however, I agree it is a big problem. Enjoy listening to your waffle as much as I enjoy my van life
Hi Mel I've got a curtain that hangs across behind the cab seats, it doesn't stop all the condensation in the front but it definitely helps and is handy when I stealth camp
Hi Mel I’ve finally found how to contact you, you have a 12 volt coffee maker 👍could I have the make and model pls, condensation have you tried the small Ryobi fan with a rechargeable battery that fits over a hundreds tools, I have 75 of them which include a inverter that will run a tv, saver bulb lights, torches tools and a small compressor. Ray
Hi Mel have you tried drawing air for the heater from outside, not just recirculating the air from inside the van. This should help with the condensation. To be clear I'm not talking about the air in for the burn chamber. You will need the heater to work harder and use more fuel though.
#waffleonawednesday Hi Mel love your channel, I sleep in a Ssangyong turismo 7 seater but I have no heating except when engine is running is there anything safe out thereto use ta buddy. 🤘🤘🏴🏴🏴
Hi, I found this with usb . UA-cam doesn't want to post the link, that's why i give you the "search term" copy paste; AIEVE Charger for Karcher Window Vac,Charger Lead USB Power Charging Cable Replacement Accessories Compatible with Karcher WV1,WV1 Plus,WV2,WV5,WV60 WV70,WV75 Window Cleaner
Great video mel...regarding condensation and this will be my first winter in my van...I dont have any yet but let you know ...as i dont have any windows in my van and left bulkhead in only have a roof vent not electric a mini dehumidifier and run diesel heater..regarding tyres a guy who replaces them on my truck said incorrect sized can give you a false speed reading what do you say to that.
Question:- how much kw/h does the diesel heaters use, assuming it’s to power the pump and a glow plug type setup? If high, then why not just use an electric heater?
# Hi mell my van is t5.1 I have had it 5 years now and decided to insulate it properly using bottle top white stuff, but i put the panels back without placing the silver foil over it, now because I use my van as a day van and go off about 5 trips a year sleeping in it, do you still think I need to put the silver barrier stuff over the insulation, thank for your informative videos, .
#waffleonawednesday I've insulated and vapour barriered my van, i don't want wood cladding, have you any experience with plastic cladding and can i carpet straight over the insulation foil ? 👍 ☺
Top Waffle as per usual. Just a quick question!!!! A lot of van lifers I follow have permanently made up beds in their vans. I think it's the way I want to go but it does seem to restrict the number of available vans i.e. I'd discard those with rear lounges that convert to the bed. Have you any thoughts on the pro's and con's of a permanent bed?
If it helps I've done mine as a U shaped seat/bed, with a pull out for the gap and a mattress section for it. When we're using it as a day van it's gives us seats but when we go away we tend to leave it up as a bed as we're too lazy to put away the sheet and duvet.
#Waffle on a Wednesday. 2 questions. I want to buy a Huawei mobile router £43. I want to use my sim from phone as I already pay for data I don't use, is this possible? without having to buy separate sim. Also, I would like to get a metal detector, can you suggest one that would do as a beginner but also would be good enough that I would not need to upgrade if I decided to keep going with it but not too expensive if ended up not getting used lol. Thanks. Love your videos. Michelle
02.44 Diesel heater. There's an on/off switch and there are thermostats commercially available. The rest is a wiring problem Or, as an alternative to interfering with the on off switch that comes with the heater find a way for the thermostat to cut the electricity supply to the heater. Although it might not come on again when the power is restored Watch out for carbon monoxide, though
Dear my giddy agony aunt ..i thought i had a grip .. burrrt obviously nort .. bull bar ..parking attendant..3 wheel chairs and a zimmer frame later ..wack pow boom .. now im wedged in between a rock and a parking meter ..and now i canny reach my beer .. 😁😍😎pip pips
Hi Mel, you've got me all confused about my diesel heater controller. I always thought mine was thermostatically controlled, I can certainly feel it cease outputting heat when it gets to temperature and come back on if I raise the temp. Goes in line with this video too, but are we both misunderstanding it? ua-cam.com/video/H1AxurF8KiA/v-deo.html In my defence I've rarely used it
?#*mel's waffle on wednesday how does it work for you van life people with not having a permanent resting address for your van or resting your driving licence if you where to get stop pulled over by the police get any points on your driving licence as they do say u need uk address thank you mel please doing this on next waffe on wednesday thank you and girlfriend doing these youtube videos?
What is the output of the power brick that charges the window vac, and is it AC or DC? I'm not sure, but for what I can see from the replacement chargers it 5.5v DC. now I'm not surgesting anything here. But your the sort of bloke who likes an experiment.
I have built alot ov passive homes. Use a miniture heat recovery system. It will get rid of your damp and keep heat in the van its because its a air tite sealed van thanks mel
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Hi Mel, The trouble with moisture in the air it will condensate on any cold service so even if you had double glazed windows and it solves the problem on the windows. Thats moisture is still in the air and will go to the next cold surfaces, ventilation is the key or circulating air. External screen on the cab windows help not stealthy though, again moisture still in the van. Love the way you ask the question always prompts me to respond. Helps the algorithm I suppose.. love the channel ignore the trolls
Thank you 🙏
Hi Mel....Just to confirm that good quality external blinds that cover the windscreen & cab doors completely stop all condensation forming. Also double glazed windows do help to cut down condensation, but not eradicate it totally. Great channel Mel...always enjoy watching even if my van is'nt a self build.
Thank you 🙏
Hi Mel, We have double glazed plastic windows in the back of our van. They are great. Never once had a sniff of condensation. Just get it on the cab glass windows even with our insulated covers on.
Thank you 🙏
I have exactly the same experience in our van. Not a drop on the rear double-glazed windows but just a little on the cab windows if very cold.
Caravans have double glazing,still get a bit of condensation,,think the best way to stop condensation is run all the pipe work from heating ducts from diesel heater all around your van even into the cab if you can.
Hi Mel. I have fixed computer fans (x2) in front of each of my sliding windows. One side sucks air in, and over on the other window, it blows air out. They use very little power, do a good job of keeping the condensation away overnight in the cold winter and helps get fresh air circulating in summer. Great waffle again!
Thanks a lot Mel. Sorry my quick question wasn’t that quick😉 I knew that I must be missing something. I hadn’t thought of the extra dirt and moisture that I could be bringing into the van, or the ability to get away quickly if I need to. Following your explanation, the bulkhead is definitely going. Thanks again Steve.
Steve: although he mentioned rain, he did not mention the cold - brrr ☃️
If the weather really is freezing you get pretty cold running around the van. Even on a dry day you tend to bring in a lot of dirt so best to have a 'wipe yer feet' mat just inside the side door, slippers to stop walking all the dirt / sand / stones around the van too. Having a quick getaway, for me, being a female, is an absolute must. Best of luck with your build 👍✔💯 🚐
You’re welcome 👍🤓👍
@@joline2730 The cold is another good point that I hadn’t really taken into consideration. Which is crazy really as I’ve spent a lot of time under canvas and even a really hot day can be followed by a cold night. I’m really glad that I asked the question and really appreciate you taking the time to add your thoughts. The bulkhead is going and a pair of slippers and a door mat are on the way. Thank you for your good wishes on the build. 😀
Hi Mel , external thermal screen cover will eliminate condensation on your screen and door glass !! I’ve lived in an A CLASS for years and had no problems !!
I also leave a window open slightly helps with ventilation.
Could I ask what you do with external covers when it rains and you need to remove them wet, particularly when bad weather persists over several days. I appreciate that you can always use a large bin bag but doesn't this cause any issues
I just give it a quick shake put it in its own carry bag , and put it in the garage !! Well worth the expense and the effort !! No more condensation
I love the thought of these but as a solo woman worried about making a quick getaway if ever needed with these on the outside. Trying to figure if there’s a way I could quickly whip them off and into the van without going outside. Any tips would be appreciated 😊
Hi Mel, great video as always. Keep them coming. Some answers :
* for Thermostate control check out the afterburner project.
* My 1978 Hymer has double plastic windows and no condensation on them, only on the cabin single glas windows.
Greetz from the Netherlands,
PoloCamper (Martin)
Hi Mel. I'm not an electrician but you can buy a usb to figure 8 cable for under £3, and I'm sure it will charge your K'Archer Window Vac, it certainly can charge an electric razor, certainly worth a try ..... they have decent cable thickness too.
I left the bulkhead in on my T5, just cut a big hole in it , leaving the bit behind the drivers seat intakt, i also left 10cm at the top and bottem and to the side of the passengers seat, took it all down put carpet on both sides, put rubber trim around the cut , screwed it all back in, put a heavy black curtain behind the passenger seat so as to close the hole at nights and yes i do have a passengers seat that swiffels.
I have built alot ov passive homes. Use a miniture heat recovery system. It will get rid of your damp and keep heat in the van its because its a air tite sealed van thanks mel
Hi Mel
We have double glazed windows on our boat and we still get condensation as window frames are stainless steel as with van windows unless off course you can find plastic
condensation is something we have to live with my freind
cheers
Gary
Thank for taking the time to answer my question really appreciate it 👍
Our Motorhome has double glazing, we also have an outside 'Rainbow' Screen cover and never get any Condensation inside! You can charge up your Kartcher on your Jackery or what ever power pack you have! 😁
My Webasto has a temp setting.
To charge small 240 volt devices and run our LCD smart TV and powered aerial off grid, I have a cheap 300 watts plug into 12 volt, 240 volt inverter. I bought it from halfords, they are currently £36.99.
We run the maxxair fan at 10% extract air overnight and this really does seem to shift a lot of moist air out of the van and at 10% it's virtually silent. The use of silver screens eliminates condensation on the cab windows, but not helpful for stealth camping, but if you're on someone's drive I'd seriously recommend them. At home years ago we found that the open coal fire kept the house dry, so your wood burner should do the same in your van as it will pull water laiden vapour up through the flue, so if possible use that to warm the van and dry the air. Again, not ideal if stealth camping with smoke coming out of your stove pipe but otherwise its got to be a useful tool to keep the van dry inside. 👋
I do the same 👍
My roof vent is perm open and when I'm in the van the roof fan is allways on low speed, never a drop of condensation, it does allow some heat loss but it bests the siggy insulation or rust 🤔
Great waffle Mel
Some good advice cheers 👌👍😎
Regarding condensation, i have one of thoes thermal screens that wrap around the outside of the windscreen and front doors windows. Zero condensation when i use it. I also have in the back the plastic double glazed windows and they get zero condensation. Hth
Mel gadget John did a video on converting the window vacuum to 12v.
Both of my diesel heaters cut in and out regulating the temperature as I have the settings on centigrade. Not very accurate but good enough for my shed and garage.
Check your voltage output from the charging brick for your window hoover. Mine is 5 volts so I cut the wire and soldered a old usb cable to it .works great
You can buy a usb charging cable for a karcher I found 😉 as same problem my power oak only just got it so need to try it 🤞
loving this waffle Mel, great info and fun to watch xx
Hi.Mel.il have used int and ext front window covers on my m/home the ext are the best custom made for your van no condensation and keep the cab warm just orderd a set for my tranit custom van,cheers roger
Hi Mel , regarding the karcher I have one with a plug , now the input is 240v but the plug is a step down to wait for it 5.5 volts. So if you cut the plug off and replaced you could plug straight into a cigarette socket im guessing.
My van has double glazed windows they don’t steam up at all. The cab has blinds all round but I have found that by leaving the door windows open by about half an inch it cuts down the condensation quite considerably!
Hi Mel, you nailed it with the woodstove/soot answer. We have two woodstoves and a pellet stove, and none suffer from soot outside the stove. I hope the person asking that question gets a professional in to inspect their installation.
Thank you Debbie 👍🤓👍
Hi Mel, why not divert some of the heaters output into the front cabin to reduce condensation, may also help regulate living space heat a bit ?
That’s a good idea 👍
Interesting tonight. I had not considered load rating in the tyres. Thanku Mel.
I have a Hymer 1996 with double-glazed plastic and get no condensation, however, I get a lot of condensation on the windscreen and doors. I do a lot of parkups so do not use external screens, they just are liable to get ripped off/advertise that someone is inside the van. I use internal screens. I prefer to Karcher / kitchen towel the condensation as it gets the water out of the van.
Have windows, worth the cost. I have a roof vent flettner 2000 so idk about condensation as the air is always moving.
High mel great video. We have double glazed windows on our Dethleffs motorhome. We get condensation issues on the frame if we run the heating over 20c ish overnight. We use a silver screen thermal outside windscreen cover and this totally eliminates condensation issues on the windscreen and door windows. I suppose the old saying is applicable. You get what you pay for
A good ole Waffle Mel. Stay Free and Safe Travels 😀 👍
Hi Mel
Just finished fitting my Eberspacher diesel heater in my van and can set the control to turn the heater on and off to a basic heat setting. Great waffle as always . Tim
I don’t really know why but I don’t suffer with condensation even on the coldest of mornings. When I did my build I left that round fan thingy bob (think that’s the technical name of it) and wonder along with leaving one front window cracked open a bit perhaps it is this. It doesn’t give a noticeable draft either.
I have 'plastic' double glazed windows in my van for all the habitation windows but clearly not the windscreen.
They are completely condensation free and I believe because they dont 'create' condensation there is less in the van and hence I have minimal windscreen condensation. Plus that is when the van is cold ie. Unused/occupied, if I'm in in it and running habitation heating there is no condensation anywhere, even overnight when the heating is off or low.
My advice is get them, if you put your hand on them in winter they are almost warm to the touch as opposed to glass, where you feel the cold through them. Even weak sun in winter warms the air trapped in the cavity.
My humble opinion of course, others may have their own view,
That’s what I wanted to hear thank you 🙏
Hi Mel I have seen someone using bubble wrap on the window to stop condention. Just sticking it up with a spray of water that was in north America give it a go better than spending lot's on new window's
Mel , have a good look at the karcher charger transformer . If the output is 12v dc just cut it off and put a fused 12v cigar lighter plug or marine socket male on it , or hard wire it to your 12v
Thank you 🙏
Hi Mel 👋
Another great waffle!
Sky lights double glazed are amazing. Love my new dometic ones.
A tip for glass windows - when the windows are just starting to get wet in the evening stick bubble wrap straight on to the glass. The damp means they stick and because they are stuck directly on to the glass no more condensation is able to cumulative over the night.
I have a bosch window vac with a micro - USB charger. Not had it long at all so can't say much. But the bottle is wider meaning can't get to the bottom bit of the front window on my fiat as well. But so far so 👍
Nice thank you 🙏
mel worth a look a nest thermostat to diesel heater on channel boating tube
Mel, usb chargers available on Amazon for most Karchers, we just got 1, works perfectly
100% it’s better to fit seitz type double glazed windows in your campervan. The windscreen still get condensation but use the window vac as you do. Our karcher lasts ages on a charge, maybe yours is faulty. Great video as always Mel 👌🏽
Thank you 🙏
Hi Mel, keep waffling, we only use our van for weekends/ Holidays, your content has helped me a lot and I’ve got a few projects line up, inspired by some of your waffles lol 😂
That’s brilliant thank you 🙏
You don’t need a great big inverter Mel just use one of you magic power generators or the speedingrod diesel generator lol you must have at least one 240 lying around lol. OJ the Chineese do make them with usb now 👍🏻
Hi Mel, no windows and barn doors to the back and side all fully insulated. I still have diesel in the tank from last year, maybe I'm tight😂 Not a drop of condensation in the van, no drafts just a nice air flow through the heckis. I did decide to go stealth after people getting bricked in the first lockdown
Nice 👍
Hi mel, just to let you know you can convert your window vac to 12v anything under 5amp (I’ve converted mine and it work great)can be converted this was done by gadget john he converted his in a video some time ago I’ve converted all my 240v to 12v under 5amp. Hope this helps?
I'm forever leaving my phone, wallet, dry pants/socks, snacks ect in the cab and getting into the living area, i would have to get out the back and into the front 20 times a day if i had a bulk head 😂
Hi to reduce your condensation try running your van popping the heater on air conditioning
I've got 4 double glazed polycarbonate caravan windows fitted in my campervan, and I don't get condensation on them, just the single glazed windows in the cab.
Brilliant waffle mell, just installing a log burner into my motorhome, I can set my diesel heater to 24 degrees and it will come on and off and keeps it there abouts, you have it on power mode maybe stay safe bro 😉🙏🙏🙏🤙✊👊😁
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Correct you can change it to temperature on the controller then it will go from max to minimum to keep the set temperature 👍
I have 1 dometic plastic window on the sliding door , yes it's worth the £500 just don't drop it when fitting like me so it actually cost me £1000 in the end ouch, I built my own wooden bulkhead where my kitchen is so I get no condensation anywhere , I also crack my dometic roof vent all the time I am in it , even without heater on I am always about 4 degrees warmer than outside , also good in the summer as the window has build in reflective blind and fly screen, I worked out if I bought glass window bought blinds curtains etc it would t be worth half the hassle or do an effective job keeping me warm
Hi Mel,
I have double glazed windows in my camper, no condensation on my windows, a little condensation around the alloyed frames thou.
Regards Ter.
Thank you 🙏
Pretty sure Gadget John has fitted those double glazed plastic windows to his new van conversion!
Hi Mel no the double glazed windows get the same you still need to vent them from the bottom
Mel check your controls you should be able to change it to temp control, ive never seen a diesel heater that doesn't have the ability to use temp control, in this mode it will run on high till the set temp is met then ramp down to it's lowest setting and stay there.
They don't ever switch fully on or off though, the more expensive ones like ebers and webastos can if you get the right controller 👍
Great waffle as always Mel
Cheers
Thanks buddy
Hi Mel great video as always, have you tried switching your diesel heater to temperature control by pressing the settings and up arrow together? it looks as though you have the same control as me and I can switch between Centigrade and Hz by doing this. My heater modulates up and down depending on the temperature setting. Regards Colin
I watch a lot of the van conversion videos, though they seem to be fewer and fewer of them now. Almost everyone seems to use a max fan requiring 12v power. Instead, why not try something similar to Flettner roof vents £80 plus vat, extensions are available for double-skinned roofs.?
Thank you I’ll have a look 👍
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Windshield...sunjoe makes a battery windscreen vacuum about 40 usd.
Have to disagree with the bulkhead Mel, kept mine in and so much warmer in the winter, cooler in summer and zero condensation!
Each to there own buddy we all got different opinions no one is wrong or right it’s all down to what suits the individual 👍
#waffleonawednesday do you have to put anything in your fresh water tank? To stop mould etc? Cheers Mel keep up the great videos 👍🏻
Ever consider using one of those small 4 pint dehumidifiers ?
# waffle on a Wednesday... hi Mel, I'll keep the question short. What do you think of Raptor paint going on a van?
tires coulds also have LT on them or 10 ply tires for sprinters.
Hi Mel. Couldn't you rig a remote thermostatict relay to turn your heater on and off at a preset tempreature? condensation is reduced considerably if correct attention is given to fresh air ventilation as you know however, I agree it is a big problem. Enjoy listening to your waffle as much as I enjoy my van life
#waffle on Wednesday Mel amazon do a karcher window vac usb charger lead £10.99
Hi Mel I've got a curtain that hangs across behind the cab seats, it doesn't stop all the condensation in the front but it definitely helps and is handy when I stealth camp
The same here too in my van 👍🤓👍
Mel with reference to the caravan style windows, speak to terrible Liam, he has them in his landy now
Thank you buddy 👍
Hi Mel I’ve finally found how to contact you, you have a 12 volt coffee maker 👍could I have the make and model pls, condensation have you tried the small Ryobi fan with a rechargeable battery that fits over a hundreds tools, I have 75 of them which include a inverter that will run a tv, saver bulb lights, torches tools and a small compressor. Ray
Hi Mel have you tried drawing air for the heater from outside, not just recirculating the air from inside the van. This should help with the condensation. To be clear I'm not talking about the air in for the burn chamber. You will need the heater to work harder and use more fuel though.
#waffleonawednesday Hi Mel love your channel, I sleep in a Ssangyong turismo 7 seater but I have no heating except when engine is running is there anything safe out thereto use ta buddy. 🤘🤘🏴🏴🏴
Hi, I found this with usb . UA-cam doesn't want to post the link, that's why i give you the "search term" copy paste; AIEVE Charger for Karcher Window Vac,Charger Lead USB Power Charging Cable Replacement Accessories Compatible with Karcher WV1,WV1 Plus,WV2,WV5,WV60 WV70,WV75 Window Cleaner
Thank you I just ordered one and put a like up top really appreciate you taking the time to help 👍🤓👍
Great video mel...regarding condensation and this will be my first winter in my van...I dont have any yet but let you know ...as i dont have any windows in my van and left bulkhead in only have a roof vent not electric a mini dehumidifier and run diesel heater..regarding tyres a guy who replaces them on my truck said incorrect sized can give you a false speed reading what do you say to that.
I've got plastic camper windows on mi red van and get very little to no condensation on them. The glass windows though....🤦♀
I’m thinking they are the way to go 👍
Question:- how much kw/h does the diesel heaters use, assuming it’s to power the pump and a glow plug type setup? If high, then why not just use an electric heater?
# Hi mell my van is t5.1 I have had it 5 years now and decided to insulate it properly using bottle top white stuff, but i put the panels back without placing the silver foil over it, now because I use my van as a day van and go off about 5 trips a year sleeping in it, do you still think I need to put the silver barrier stuff over the insulation, thank for your informative videos, .
We just leave a saucepan of salt in the cupboard and change the salt once a fortnight 🥁
Hi Mel, i can charge my karcher with a usb cable @£10 fae amazon.
Brilliant 👍
#waffleonawednesday I've insulated and vapour barriered my van, i don't want wood cladding, have you any experience with plastic cladding and can i carpet straight over the insulation foil ? 👍 ☺
Top Waffle as per usual. Just a quick question!!!! A lot of van lifers I follow have permanently made up beds in their vans. I think it's the way I want to go but it does seem to restrict the number of available vans i.e. I'd discard those with rear lounges that convert to the bed. Have you any thoughts on the pro's and con's of a permanent bed?
If it helps I've done mine as a U shaped seat/bed, with a pull out for the gap and a mattress section for it. When we're using it as a day van it's gives us seats but when we go away we tend to leave it up as a bed as we're too lazy to put away the sheet and duvet.
A dehumidifier is required on cold nights
#Waffle on a Wednesday. 2 questions. I want to buy a Huawei mobile router £43. I want to use my sim from phone as I already pay for data I don't use, is this possible? without having to buy separate sim. Also, I would like to get a metal detector, can you suggest one that would do as a beginner but also would be good enough that I would not need to upgrade if I decided to keep going with it but not too expensive if ended up not getting used lol. Thanks. Love your videos. Michelle
02.44 Diesel heater. There's an on/off switch and there are thermostats commercially available.
The rest is a wiring problem
Or, as an alternative to interfering with the on off switch that comes with the heater find a way for the thermostat to cut the electricity supply to the heater.
Although it might not come on again when the power is restored
Watch out for carbon monoxide, though
Dear my giddy agony aunt ..i thought i had a grip .. burrrt obviously nort .. bull bar ..parking attendant..3 wheel chairs and a zimmer frame later ..wack pow boom .. now im wedged in between a rock and a parking meter ..and now i canny reach my beer .. 😁😍😎pip pips
I searched ‘window vac usb’ on Amazon and there is a usb charger available… it’s in my basket!
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Hi Mel, you've got me all confused about my diesel heater controller. I always thought mine was thermostatically controlled, I can certainly feel it cease outputting heat when it gets to temperature and come back on if I raise the temp. Goes in line with this video too, but are we both misunderstanding it? ua-cam.com/video/H1AxurF8KiA/v-deo.html In my defence I've rarely used it
If you live in your Van full time Do the neighbours at Becky's house Do not get fed up with you live in a van
?#*mel's waffle on wednesday how does it work for you van life people with not having a permanent resting address for your van or resting your driving licence if you where to get stop pulled over by the police get any points on your driving licence as they do say u need uk address thank you mel please doing this on next waffe on wednesday thank you and girlfriend doing these youtube videos?
What is the output of the power brick that charges the window vac, and is it AC or DC? I'm not sure, but for what I can see from the replacement chargers it 5.5v DC. now I'm not surgesting anything here. But your the sort of bloke who likes an experiment.
#Mel,IUseRicePutItInAPlasticTabUnderTheWindowsWillSoakUpTheWaterDoYouWorkShouldNotGetAnyCompensationOnItOkayCheersMate
the new chinky heaters have temperate control via phone app.also if you set heater to altitude setting it uses less that a litre every 7 hours.
I have built alot ov passive homes. Use a miniture heat recovery system. It will get rid of your damp and keep heat in the van its because its a air tite sealed van thanks mel