Avoiding Condensation Living In A Van

[@leonardmclaughlin8506]

What a great information video. I like your views on condensation and how you deal with it.

[@pokergypsy55]

I hope your family is safe and away from the fires. Take care.

[@honeybee5099]

I think he’s in Northern California.

[@eddymahon1503]

@@honeybee5099His family! We all know he’s up north.

[@Mbusowabalondo]

I love how you speak your voice is very soothing making a bad day to a good one. 🙏🙏💐

[@christina3521]

That was calming to listen to. Great healthy practice! Its a euro thing as well. “Germans open their windows and doors regularly to exchange stale air with fresh air from outside, a practice known as lüften. Lüften is a way of life in Germany, and is considered so important that it can be included in tenant agreements. Here are some details about lüften: How often: Germans open their windows multiple times a day, all year round. How much: A burst of fresh air is achieved by flinging the windows wide open, a practice called Stoßlüften. Benefits: Lüften improves air quality, prevents the air from getting too dry, and helps ensure that indoor air quality doesn't suffer during the colder months.”

[@UncleDavesKitchen]

You can exhale up to 1/3 cup of water every hour awake and asleep. Sometimes people forget that added moisture in a closed environment.

[@yumisage]

What a lovely, lovely man you are 🙏 God, please continue to protect this beautiful Soul and bless him his beautiful dreams. He provides us all so much to learn in peace and truth in return for his blessings, as you know. Thank you😇🤍🙏

[@steveparkes8461]

I lived in what you guys would call a trailer home, basically a big caravan here in the UK. Cooked, heated on propane never an issue. Just like you said Scott, the trailer home had window and floor venting.

[@brendalloyd1903]

You have some really nifty good ideas

[@bergmichel]

Thank you Scott for the great idea! (Sleepingbag) I will try it out!

[@shellijohnson3043]

Thank You Scott!

[@diamondkharness]

Scott. You are a pioneer in the importance of cabin ventilation. I have a Ford Transit and found some rubber cap’s (removed them) underneath on the rear beam below the rear doors. I installed two trailer vent covers. Fresh air come through the vertical beams pre drilled holes. Problem solved. I also have a CO2 / Temp / Humidity monitor. ( along with a fire / CO monitor). When I heat with propane ( and even just human breathing in a box w/o vents) the CO2 rises quickly. Outdoor air is about 410 ppm. Above 2000 ppm can cause health problems. Just something to be aware of, for all vanlifers. Let’s enjoy it while we can .

[@glennkennedy441]

The vent/hole in the floor is genius !

[@tobymeade3222]

Hi Scott 👋 So gald to hear your not near the Wildfire Area! Very Good Tips for Con incision! No Mold! Especially these Times! Have a Great Day 🤞👌✌️👍🙏🙌see you on next 1🌠🎆🌅🌟🌞🌻

[@Chrissy-Stormgal]

Please Scott stay safe! I pray your family, friends and their pets are safe from the devastating wildfires!

[@SarahTree]

I feel the same way about memory foam too! Yucky stuff. 😂

[@distaff2935]

It is a mystery to me how anyone likes Memory foam. Yeah, rock hard if it is cold out. Even our dogs won't lie on them! I dislike all mattresses, and sleep on the floor on several layers of wool blankets. Pure comfort. They get folded up and put away in the morning, so I have the floor space back.

[@jimpurcell]

Thanks very helpful.

[@honeybee5099]

Scott - I’m a viewer who appreciates your content. I have a daughter who is in 9th grade at a SF Bay Area HS, and my husband would never agree to an RV life, so I live vicariously through your channel. Lol.

[@cotter9751]

Well - this was good timing for me! After a week of boondocking, I realize my very basic no-build van isn't comfortable when the weather isn't fair. Time to think about things like fans and heat :) Good to see your latest and love the way you teach! Thanks! (Besides the content, I really enjoyed your changes to perspective (moving the camera around).)

[@StaticCamperVan]

Thanks Otter

[@STAN-Army-76]

Still grinding my own coffee each day thanks to you.

[@SherryYT-ot2tu]

Your Memory Foam mattress comments were so informative and pertinent points to remember! I so appreciate the extra time you take to explain all the "Little" things. Because many of us are learning these things for the first time. I enjoy your channel so much! Thank You Scott❣

[@StaticCamperVan]

You’re welcome Sherry

[@thisvagabondlife7132]

I like sleeping in the cold 29 degrees is the lowest I’ve slept in. Lots of wool. I even have a wool bathrobe. What I don’t like is going outside to make coffee in the cold.

[@Scout887]

I would say ventilation is mandatory, i live in a rather small room and the air gets stuffy pretty quick, reducing sleep quality.

[@VanventureswithKaia]

Good point Scott in my van I use 3 dehumidifiers which help but not perfectly

[@calvinmarshall1610]

Thanks for sharing scott very informative drive safely sir

[@mazecentric4124]

Three years full time in a Transit connect passanger in Canada. The first two winters I had no issues with humidity due to spending all year in the prairies. Since its the minivan version of the transit...I couldn't get a furnace installed. I just bundled up with -38 sleeping bags..and threw them in the laundromat dryer once a week. Last winter I decided to give myself a break and wintered on vancouver island. During a three day winter storm..my rear and two side windows shattered while I was sleeping. Turns out the humidity in combination with my breathing and coffee making...despite keeping both front windows cracked a half inch...collected ice in the uninsulated body panels. The ice..distorted the van's body and shattered the windows. I spent the remaining winter there with cut out tarps in the windows..and was miserable. I'm in a stick and bricks now. For those of you in minivans...don't try to winter in cold humid climates unless you have a good heat source.

[@lanie-ok]

Wow, that's cold, and a great cautionary experience. Hope things better for you now.

[@angelachristle2116]

@@mazecentric4124 thank you for sharing your experience. Sorry to hear that that happened. Good advice to others, however. Hoping you’re still living a good life!

[@mazecentric4124]

@@angelachristle2116 Thank you very much and wish the same to you! I chose that option after unexpected...life changes that would have left me in debt for years if I still owned a house. Van life's /vehicle dwelling's true power...is that of resilience for the unexpected and it quickly teaches you how to thrive happily with less - and there is an amazing security to that you'll carry for the rest of your life!

[@angelachristle2116]

@ 💜

[@Colette2031]

@mazecentric4124 Can I ask where on the prairies you did van life? I'm contemplating van life in sk but really scared about -40 temps...

[@Eva-g8r]

As always very informative love your Videos you are such a lovley Person sending greetings and love from Australia also praying all your Family and Friends are Safe in la

[@onrycodger]

You are so right about memory foam mattress. They are hard in cold weather. I found out the Hard way! Thumbs up😎👍

[@Ms13cats]

I really appreciated every detail of this video! Thanks Scott.

[@NomadicArtist-p2q]

I'm going to follow your advice with my camper build. Thanks Scott! ❤

[@milanvaclavik2814]

Scott great to see you! You are absolutely correct on the floor vent. We have the same thing and have constant air movement throughout the entire space. Never experienced condensation.. and we are in Vancouver BC…😃 🌧️ Great video

[@StaticCamperVan]

Cool to hear that. Not many of us have floor vents

[@Lisa-16]

It's nice to see the sun and feel its warmth for a bit - even though I know you like rainy weather best. I'm glad your van stays nice and dry inside. Have a beautiful week .

[@TJ-id6ee]

How cute, I heard hummingbirds at the beginning of this video. I'm enjoying your sunny day. Thanks! 🌻

[@marks-0-0]

I never got to round to it with my last camper but i was planning on making through trial and error some kind of cooker hood to allow steam out. I imagined repurposing a plastic funnel, connect a hose, on a flexible mount sit the hood directly over the steam and place the hose out of the window.

[@UncleSam19730]

Good morning Scott from Pennsylvania. I must say your way of living and the choices you make are quite satisfying and well planned to be able to listen to. As I said in my weekly comments, you make my Tuesday mornings. Off topic, I pray for you and the rest of the residents dealing with the fires in your state. May God help dampen the flames and keep all the residents of California safe and sound. Have. Wonderful week Scott!

[@justdawndb]

What an enlightening video! I love learning new things. Thanks for all the attention to the little details - little things can truly be The big things! Good to see you!

[@sharonoldham4374]

Thank you for the information on ventilation. I hadn't realized it played that big of part in mositure control. Have a good week .😊

[@saraw112]

Thanks Scott. I had no idea about how ventilation works. I remember you said you’re from Southern California. I hope your family is okay. I’m praying a rosary for those suffering in Cali every day. Tough times. ❤ Sara in Seattle

[@jamieo8653]

Thank you Scott for the great explanation on the ventilation in your van! Be well!🇺🇸

[@bmwlane8834]

Great episode!! Glad to see the sun!!!

[@Trish-j2y]

Scott! I’m at the RTR and there was a gentleman here named spider. I said wow your van really reminds me of static camper van. He said he modeled it after yours and even had your frying pan. It was so fun.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Haha, he comments a lot but I didn’t know he based his build on mine

[@Trish-j2y]

@@StaticCamperVan i was jealous of the frying pan, but I love my cast iron, and I only need one.

[@cadence9055]

I’m in a transit midtop. No insulation. No roof vent. Going into year six all over west coast including summer in Newport OR (wet!). I leave my back and/or sliding door ajar, (they will still lock) for cross ventilation when I can’t have them open. I feel that by allowing the inside to emulate outside temps, I have no issues. No dripping ceiling, just cloth covering across the ribs held up with magnets to make it more homey. 🎉

[@StaticCamperVan]

👍🏼

[@tomtroy3792]

I went out to my van an hour ago and dug around my different bags and looking for some contacts I noticed I have a mold issue! Mold is growing everywhere really thick in some spots and now I'm watching this! I just came across it! But it's an issue I'll have to deal with in this helps

[@tomtroy3792]

I'm in the Pacific Northwest

[@Ulford]

Hi Scott, long time subscriber here. It's interesting to see how much we have in common and how much differs between us. Where I live in my van the temperature in the winter (November to april) could go down to negative 40 degrees celsius. That is not a fun time. You struggling with heat and Im struggling with cold. You mentioned that you have an air intake in the floor of your van witch is something I just can't have. The cold creeps up there and makes it very cold for me. I would not survive without a diesel heater (if it's not to cold) and a mini stove. Yes, ventilation is the key but in this cold weather ventilation is a bit of a problem. Love your videos and I am so baffled that we kind of have the same problems but with a massive temperature difference.

[@StaticCamperVan]

I have a problem with both hot and cold temperatures. That’s a big reason why I normally stay near the coast and move around to always be in mild temperatures

[@Colette2031]

Need to hear more from van dwellers dealing with these kind of cold temps..

[@livingsimplytosimplylive6817]

A great conversation on a very important topic, thank you.

[@sidneyparkin5924]

As always Scott… Great vlog 🚐🚐

[@JensThomasNepper]

Hi Scott..thanks for sharing.

[@luis__jrtx]

Early on in my nomad journey I had a really hard time with condensation. Keeping the air moving and keeping any propane use to a minimum has made life much more tolerable. Having your vent in a low position could be a lifesaver if there is ever a propane leak as well, I learned that lesson but thankfully not the hard way.

[@adriansovcik7109]

Really valuable information 👍🙂

[@AMinton-h9k]

Scott I hope you’re far away from the fires. Take care😊

[@lindamarie6574]

Nice to see you, you are very comforting to listen to.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Thank you Linda

[@donnanichols6838]

A lot of good info for fellow vanners... happy travels, Scott.❤

[@Refreshingwordtoday-tv2022]

Hi Scott. Hope all is well. This is a good topic. I can’t believe I experienced moisture issue at home and had to throw a bag of few clothing items away. Problem has been resolved. I bought moisture bags and it comes in medium sized containers that one can sit under beds in any space in a room and closets. It literally draws any moisture into the silver blue white bag or container. Amazing product I bought from Walmart.

[@lindasusancorrigan5101]

You are a sweetheart, i am from nt cruz, stuck in oregon. Looks like your in Coddingtown. I went to high scool in S. R. lived on Guerneville rd. Thanks for the views. Sebastopol, Mendocino. You are beautiful, dear, & special !!!❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@lanie-ok]

Great topic, the floor vent is a game changer, thank you.

[@templemanning6180]

I met you in 2019 in Seattle and enjoy following what you are up to. Blessings and glad to see you are well!

[@armchairwanderer1287]

👍😊

[@hüdaverdix]

Marmaris'ten selamlar scott... Los Angeles yangını için çok üzgünüz. Geçmiş olsun... Umarım daha fazla amerikalı zarar görmeden yangın söndürülür.

[@cdmbooks1493]

Love the hair! Love the conversation about condensation; lessons are beneficial to all.

[@maxwiz71]

Vent in the floor is very smart. When it's hot it's pulling the coolest air available from under the van where there is shade.

[@owensdaniels6244]

S.C.V. sir i like all the new equipment you added in your van looks great, i love the electric spaghetti yes i love hooking up electrical wires too, thankyou for sharing, im doing a lot better now, take care sir. owens.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Happy to hear that you’re doing better Owens

[@jrraven3230]

What's nice is that it's your van and you get to do what you like, what works for you 😇 everybody has their own ways of doing stuffs😇😉

[@joangardner9917]

We are so glad that you are in Northern California. Stay safe. Praying for all of south California.

[@UnemployableFakeGuru]

I got an eVan and run an dehumidifier (Kind of AC) to keep humidity below condensation point. Never wet windows or whatever...

[@lindasusancorrigan5101]

From Santa Cruz. Thank you Scott, all blessings & love to you. ❤🎉

[@Pauline-ic7ck]

Hi Scott. Really enjoy watching your videos.

[@StaticCamperVan]

Thanks Pauline

[@stephen627]

Pretty thorough documentary here on this subject. It’s a good modification with your vent hole there. Stay safe and see you on the next one. :)

[@benguenther1162]

Thanks for the detailed explanation. It's very interesting.

[@Mightyluna]

I'm always amazed by your well thought out van build and appreciate all the extra little details. Installing a roof vent/fan I knew about, but I would never have thought about the floor vent. Makes total sense though. I may need to hire you when I get my van! 😉I hope you have a goodnight and lovely week, Scott.

[@lillian2720]

I have a Webasto Gas heater with thermostat. It runs off my gas tank and only uses like one gallon per 24 hours so is pretty cheap. They come in two sizes, I got the larger one which is for higher elevations. I can control the heat output (temperature) and I can even drive while it’s running. It’s a wonderful thing to have. They have improved these so much from when they started.

[@dumberdrumerstickz0534]

Thaknks Scott...when I get my van,,i"ll do the thing your doing..it sounds like it works....be well...

[@AllenMcCarty-vx6js]

Very good tips much appreciated

[@angelachristle2116]

💜💜 hi Scott! Great video! Good to see you… Have a great week!

[@davidchampagne464]

Nice video man. Thanks for the imfo. I'm in the process of converting a Nissan quest into a camper.

[@mscatnipper2359]

That was very helpful info, Scott. Thank you.

[@jrraven3230]

I really like my air/boat dryer it takes less than 200watts. And when plugged into shore power, I like both the air dryer and electric heater 😇

[@dominiquebt]

Thanks for sharing this great practical info! I hadn't thought of a floor vent as an alternative (and a more efficient one, at that) to a second roof fan. Great to have more real estate on the roof for solar and the improved air flow would make me feel better about using various heating sources in my van. Love my regular foam mattress, but will research latex when it comes time to replace it. Supposed to be better for health.

[@StaticCamperVan]

I’m shopping for a latex mattress too

[@RollingTortugaPaquita]

Love the information 😊

[@missreg333]

Thanks Scott- good information 👍

[@ajt0319]

I’m always here for the better answer. Cheers ☕️☕️ and Happy New Year.

[@Buttondown231]

This was very informative!

[@StaticCamperVan]

Thank you

[@terrimcintyre193]

Hi Scott - great info, as always. And such a pleasure to hear it through your calm, gentle presentation. Cheers

[@rvgrandmacharlotte4604]

|Great video. you are doing what is right for you.

[@leewillyE]

Great video Scott thanks for sharing

[@unitedstatesdale]

As usual , Great information ! Thanks ❤

[@karenr67]

Good info, thanks.

[@boxvango9021]

Ha! I'd forgotten the American pronunciation of "roof". Funny, you said it once like US and once more... Canadian style 😉 Thanks for the details on your Van. Good explanation from an experienced micro lifestyle guy. I wondered what your back up heater was? Thanks Scott. I don't always comment but I wanted to say that your content is always appreciated.

[@wendysteinberg2595]

Good information on the memory foam mattress. I didn't know that.

[@alchristensen8121]

That's a good setup. Over the years I've considered a floor vent -- usually when it's raining. Maybe I'll take the plunge when I'm in the PNW again.

[@seanh4841]

Put up a new privacy curtain rail, a small thing that makes me happy 😊 2:38

[@HelenH-j7k]

Thank God you're okay. I was very worried about you.

[@peterjones3209]

Good one Scot

[@ripeforthepickingbyedm]

Your voice is so soothing ❤

[@Shantelle6253]

I wish my Fantastic Fan had a cover like that, when the winds kick up I have to close it otherwise the lid bangs about and I dont want it to break off.

[@StaticCamperVan]

The MaxxAir lid can bounce around a little too when windy

[@seanh4841]

Absolutely ventilate first, I used to sell insulation, heat pumps and ventilation, I always advised people to ventilate to dry out the home first, before insulating

[@shawnb3644]

Another great video

[@BlueHighwaysTraveler]

I have a webasto gasoline heater, but I keep my wave 3 for higher elevation. I recently purchased a zip over cover for my mattress to keep the moisture out of it. I haven't used it long enough to say if it works.

[@landy531]

WOW so there is more to the coffee expert 😅 . That was great information,👍

[@funmikeca]

Good video

[@StaticCamperVan]

Thanks Mike

[@darlenebradley6756]

I'd like to know about his decision process to live in a van.

[@StaticCamperVan]

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