CONDENSATION IN YOUR VAN? How To Stop Windows From Condensation!

[@Justablokeonaboat]

Some great tips there. Well presented 👍

[@willsvanadventures]

Thank you! Glad they are useful.

[@eoghanhennessy443]

How long do these last . Maybe it a stupid question and depends how dam things get

[@Azureecosse]

I bought some Catsan( Kitty litter with moisture crystals) from Home bargains £5 put it in a pair of old Nylon Rugby socks tied the ends off and sit on the dash on an old towel overnight collects a surprising amount of moisture, then I put on the radiators at home to dry out. I also run the A/C in the hot temp zone for ten minutes every morning it dries the car out clear windows all around.

[@willsvanadventures]

Good idea! Glad it works!

[@AndyTaylorLloyd]

Thanks for that, often wondered about the recirculation button on a cold winter morning, cheers.

[@willsvanadventures]

No worries, hope it helps and thanks for watching again!

[@mikefreitas1331]

Hi, great videos. In the winter we have a lot of car moister/condensation problems. I prevent the windscreen from geting condensation by polishing it inside and out. I do it to all windows of my cars. If sometimes the kids let a bit of the window open, the moister makes everything sticky. The steering wheel, the gear stick, etc. This bag is a great solution to prevent it. I will definently try it!!! THANKS 👌

[@willsvanadventures]

Hey, no worries, I'm glad the video has helped!

[@vtechead1]

Rub shaving foam onto the interior glass, leave to dry and lightly buff with a cloth till it’s clear. Don’t rub too hard or you will remove the dry coating. No more foggy windows

[@willsvanadventures]

Oh cool that's a good tip! I'll try that one out.

[@vBDKv]

It's winter, there's no way you'll ever get rid of that foam. Also, what?

[@mandolinic]

No more foggy windows .. for a while. Anti-fog coatings don't actually stop condensation, they simply spread it out in an even layer across the window so it's no longer visible as condensation. But it's still there and it's silently washing the layer off. It can buy you some clear time, but it's not a substitute for proper ventilation and keeping the windscreen scrupulously clean.

[@savedby_gracethrough_faith]

Rice and rock salt in a sock or an old yogurt tub. Poke small holes in top. Works great.

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks!

[@relaxation2035]

This is great! Thanks for making this video, very useful tips!

[@willsvanadventures]

No worries, glad it's useful!

[@juliainia12]

Great tips mate well done

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks! Do you have a van?

[@duffdastuff8071]

Very useful. Thanks.

[@willsvanadventures]

No worries! Glad it helped!

[@chrisholds1]

Great tips, thanks!

[@willsvanadventures]

No worries, glad it helped!

[@seanwilliams7489]

Thanks. Very helpful. Will Try it all

[@willsvanadventures]

No worries, glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@ginaslevinsky8906]

Thanks for the tips! I'm gonna try fill some socks or baggies up with kitty litter and see how that works.

[@willsvanadventures]

No worries! I hope it helps! Have you got a van as well?

[@ginaslevinsky8906]

@@willsvanadventures Yeah, a 1992 AWD Dodge Caravan. This past season I filled the back up with a double bed, but I plan to make a more versatile build in advance of dirtbag season this year. I found the condensation to be trickiest when I sleep in the van when it's close to or below freezing. My climate is fairly dry in summer. I only lived in it full-time from August to October 2021, with about 3 weeks cumulative from November to January. I plan on being full-time again from May to October 2022. (That's $6000 saved on rent!)

[@willsvanadventures]

@@ginaslevinsky8906 wow that sounds awesome! Have you got videos of it on your channel? And yeah condensation can be a right pain. Amazing that you live in it full time though. Great to save rent like you say.

[@ginaslevinsky8906]

@@willsvanadventures Thanks! As for videos, it turns out it's not really my thing to edit and post them, even though I think I do things that some people are interested to watch. I have a few hundred GB of video from the past few years of travelling, but it's for my memories.

[@willsvanadventures]

@@ginaslevinsky8906 ah that's fair enough, sounds great though, all about enjoying it!.Good luck with the build!

[@CAD6363]

Excellent presentation 10/10

[@willsvanadventures]

Thank you!

[@darrenabbey3364]

Love this! What’s the name of that bag? Gonna get some for my van. Any strategic place to keep in the load area?

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks! It's called an apalus bag, and I put it near the rear doors tbh. Which ever end you have your head when sleeping, put the bag near there.

[@ritamiller932]

How often should this bag be replaced?

[@KatDan1507]

great informational vid - going to do a few of your suggestions

[@willsvanadventures]

Hey, thanks for the feedback. Glad it was! What van do you have?

[@bluestoneryan]

Cheap alternative is cat litter In an old sock 😂 👍

[@willsvanadventures]

That's true! I don't think theres a massive difference in price as these bags are only like £10 - £20 though 🙂

[@asthenewt]

just make sure its not old cat litter in a new sock tho.. 💩 lol

[@roxywyndham]

😮😮😮😮 ima try this. Thank you

[@whydontyouaskme]

Cat litter won’t work, maybe a bag of wood pellets if they’re close enough to the condensation.

[@jimscycleandautotn8508]

Yea that don't work for shit either , been there done that

[@bigwoody660]

Hi, can you spell the make of the bag ..to place in the van

[@willsvanadventures]

Hey, there is a link in the videos description 🙂

[@MrJoshuadh81]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Great info! Thanks for the video👍👍

[@willsvanadventures]

No worries, thanks for watching!

[@tonyharley5230]

I dont just get condensation, i get hard frost inside the windscreen even under a windscreen cover. Ive tried everything to prevent it and the only thing thats common to the 3 new cars it has affected is they all had full glass roof. And no there cant be a leak on 3 brand new cars on the trot. I just live with it.

[@willsvanadventures]

That's really frustrating, I have heard it seems to be more common on new cars to get the frost build up on the inside.

[@pires908]

Great advice, thanks

[@willsvanadventures]

No worries! Thanks!

[@SwatPooky95]

The thing is, when my car has been sitting there for a while, it doesn't really get any fog, but as soon as i get inside, humidity rapidly accumulates and i cant get rid of it. If i blow my A/C in my windshield, it keeps it clear, but all my other windows get extremely foggy and vice versa. And it get worse the colder it gets outside. And if I go on the highway, i literally cannot see. What to do?

[@willsvanadventures]

Hi, yh so as you mention once your in the car, the moisture in your breathing will cause the condensation. Best thing to do is try to angle your blowers so they are facing the other windows and also crack some of the windows to increase airflow. Then wait until the windows are clear before getting on the highway. Once driving keep the blowers on as well to ensure the windows stay clear.

[@SwatPooky95]

@@willsvanadventures i let my window open (about 1cm), so it creates enough air flow when driving for now. So i think it might be my air vent/flap that might be stuck in the "recirculate" position.

[@ENFPerspectives]

Write a Google review. That's BS.

[@philly111]

Thanks for this video, much appreciated!

[@willsvanadventures]

No worries, glad its helped!

[@sullythedoc]

This was such a good video thank you

[@willsvanadventures]

No worries! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@T4LiebeHeike]

Thanks for sharing big like your Video ist very helpfull for me.Thanks

[@willsvanadventures]

No worries I'm glad it's useful!

[@patscanlan2678]

Would a missing cabin filter be a cause?

[@willsvanadventures]

Would this be a cause for general condensation build up you mean?

[@patscanlan2678]

@@willsvanadventures yes! Mainly on rainy days though lots of condensation on windscreen inside when car is not used! I checked the cabin filter and it was missing!!!

[@willsvanadventures]

@@patscanlan2678 oh strange, I've never heard of that, I'll have to check it out as well. Thanks!

[@stevezodiac491]

just put your webasto diesel heater on ventilation, adjust the fan speed to just maintain a positive pressure, have the two front windows cracked underneath the wind deflectors, leave it on all night, while you are asleep, to drive the moist air out of the van to reduce condensation, throughout the night.

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks for the tips! I agree, ventilation is the key really, did you install your diesel heater yourself?

[@grahamparsons3406]

Set to recirculate to speed up the heating, then crack open a window to let the humid air out. And those bags are often full of activated charcoal. Overheat that in the microwave, and you risk a sudden fire.

[@willsvanadventures]

I agree ventilation is key! Not heard of that one before though,

[@yamyam3905]

Get a dry cloth , put some washing up liquid on cloth wipe inside of window with cloth , you should get clear windows for a few days then re do .

[@willsvanadventures]

Oh awesome I'll try that out as well. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@Texaca]

... what kind of washing up liquid? Something like Dawn dishing liquid, or Dove facial wash, or some generic antibacterial soap?

[@yamyam3905]

@@Texaca fairy, magnum .

[@Texaca]

@@yamyam3905 ..I've never heard of that brand in the States, I'm across the Pond, as they say. 😄 We have Dawn, Palmolive and Ajax washing up equivalent👍🏼

[@billyboy5129]

Hi will just a quick one what tax do you pay on the van been looking at these cheers

[@willsvanadventures]

Hey, I believe for this one its £24 a month. I think the older ones were similar like £20 a month.

[@billyboy5129]

Cheers m8 for reply back 👌

[@willsvanadventures]

No worries! Good luck it getting a van!

[@billyboy5129]

Cheers will ,hope to see more of ur videos 👌

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks, glad you're enjoying them.

[@papasmurf3024]

I've tried everything you mention, none work. To clear condensation i use a karcher window vacuum. That works.

[@willsvanadventures]

How long did you wait? It takes a while for the condensation to clear, once gone you'll need to leave the blower on for a while and then it'll go. Ventilation is the best way to solve it.

[@papasmurf3024]

@@willsvanadventures . 4 years, i virtually live in my converted van. I have wind shields and leave the windows open, also a 16inch roof vent i leave cracked for ventilation. Nothing stops window condensation, all you can do is clear it. Starting the engine to clear it is slow and expensive. The karcher does it in a minute. Also a good idea to put a thin folded bath towel along the bottom of windscreen to stop condensation running down behind the dashboard and causing electrical faults.

[@markthompson2466]

Ventilation is the only way to prevent condensation. Otherwise it will occur even if hidden

[@willsvanadventures]

Yeah that is true!

[@dhavalbarot1544]

After clearing screen when i turn off AC, condensation comes back straight away.

[@willsvanadventures]

You'll probably need to leave it on for a while. Keep it on while you're driving and once it warms up a bit it'll clear.

[@andycowley7979]

I'd disagree with the resuscitate button. If you use it in conjunction with AC then the air will be dry and warmer than the outside air. I use all your recommended setting plus resuscitate in the winter and it de-fogs the windscreen within minutes...

[@willsvanadventures]

Hey, but you want dry air inside the van as you want to eliminate the moisture within the air that's causing the condensation. Have you got a caddy as well? 🙂

[@andycowley7979]

@@willsvanadventures no caddy no berlingo. The AC will dry the air being recirculated. The air outside is also damp and colder.

[@unoxunox4086]

the hint with AC and circulation is good. i can imagine, that the water is condensating at the AC. But the air is only circling in the cockpit. If you pump fresh air into the car, it travels through the car, and pushes the humid air out in the back too.

[@garyfrew1330]

Don’t put them in the microwave put them On the radiator as after a number of uses the bag bursts open

[@user-wg3bu5wh6d]

What's the brand of that glass cleaner?

[@willsvanadventures]

The one I'm using in the video?

[@user-wg3bu5wh6d]

@@willsvanadventures yes

[@ja.935g67]

@T Just use any 70 percent alcohol small container on a microfiber you can find at the $1 store, it does the same thing.

[@leegould5306]

OR for cheaper and quicker results simply carry a blue roll in your van and rub a couple of sheets over the inner surface to absorb the condensation !

[@willsvanadventures]

Yeah you can do that, or used a micro fibre cloth. But it'll keep coming back and then you'll have loads of streak marks. The condensation bags are about £15 so isn't to bad! 🙂

[@ethanblack5642]

I comment to help statistics

[@willsvanadventures]

Thanks!

[@ChrisJones555.]

Put your AC on cold it works much quicker to get rid of condensation inside then leave ac on turn temp up slightly once windscreen is clear so your not freezing.

[@willsvanadventures]

Ah ok I'll give it a go and see

[@ChrisJones555.]

@@willsvanadventures I know it sounds backwards but honestly it works.

[@dhavalbarot1544]

After doing all this when i turn off AC condensation comes back. I don’t know what i am doing wrong.

[@ChrisJones555.]

@Dhaval Barot Okay, so after your window clears up, leave ac on for a few mins, but turn the temperature up and open the window. Let some fresh air in, then turn ac off. You should be good. Also, when your ac is on, look underneath the car. See if you have a drip of water every few seconds. Sometimes, the drain clogs up with gunk.

[@willsvanadventures]

@@ChrisJones555. ok ideal thanks,

[@eoghanhennessy443]

Its silica tablets isnt it

[@willsvanadventures]

Yeah it is

[@Otacatapetl]

According to the subtitles, it's caused by lobster moisture. So don't keep lobsters in your car.

[@willsvanadventures]

Unless you want a sidekick!

[@steved2510]

I get condensation on the outside of my window not inside…

[@willsvanadventures]

Get the wipers on!

[@manoahvanderwolf3259]

this is dumb. if you have condensation, you have a moisture , ventilation, and insulation problem. This goes for home applications too, especially with double glass, lol. if your windows become foggy and insulated, there's way too much humidity inside, so you need to get rid of moisture, and that goes through extraction - meaning ventilation. additionally, the barrier between 'inside' and 'outside' is not enough for cold to enter, meaning to little (dry) heat. absorption is not a solution. elimination is the key. you need to eliminate the entry of cold. hence, isolation is not properly done. ventilation, again is also a major problem. the accumulation of humidity also happens because of humidity buildup inside - thanks to for example sweating, breathing, and or accumulation of other humidity (cooking, for example). this is why in a normal car, if you have your ventilation off, aircon off, all windows closed, AND your ventilation channels closed (that recirculating button), you quickly fog up the windows. So how do you classically get rid of that? yes, ventilation, but secondly, HEAT - evaporation, but you still need ventilation. so increase heating, increase ventilation, and increase insulation, and the problem is gone. you will need increased heating to deal with the need for increased ventilation anyway, as higher ventilation will evidently cause a loss of heat, but ventilation is paramount. these 'moisture bags' only work for a daily driver in the morning going to work and back, that's it. your car is not built to be a 'residence'.

[@willsvanadventures]

Yeah ventilation is key!

[@davidcoomber4050]

The level of intensity this guy talks about condensation is weird

[@FrostDrive]

Nope. Seems normal to me

[@flowstateofmind]

If you know what mold can do you can easily get excited to master your ventilation

[@willsvanadventures]

hahah

[@Bob-gg2qd]

Completely wrong advice you should start with a lower temperature on your fan, otherwise you are causing more condensation. Hot air on to a cold surface.. Not rocket science

[@willsvanadventures]

When you put it on cold it never clears.