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Old 05-16-2011, 04:32 PM   #1
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Dealing with condensation

How do you deal with the condensation on the inside of the tent material after sleeping? Is there a way to get rid of it?

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Old 05-16-2011, 04:33 PM   #2
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We keep the bathroom fan on.
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Old 05-16-2011, 05:06 PM   #3
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How do you deal with the condensation on the inside of the tent material after sleeping? Is there a way to get rid of it?

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to the forum! You'll find lots of people here willing to help.

As far as condesation, air movement such as what hockytownmom suggested helps alot. If you leave a window or roof vent open slightly it will help prevent condensation.

We usually leave a vent or two open and sometimes crack a window open. We'll also turn on a small oscillating fan.

Hope this helps.
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The OP is asking about condensation on the inside of a TENT. I don't think he has vents or windows that he can leave open.

Hozman- welcome to the forums and hopefully some one will be able to help you.
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Old 05-16-2011, 06:45 PM   #5
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How do you deal with the condensation on the inside of the tent material after sleeping? Is there a way to get rid of it?

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I had the same problem last weekend in our hybrid. I'll definitely be cracking a window or ceiling vent on our next trip when the temperature turns cold.

When i returned home the condensation was still dripping down inside the trailer so I opened up the ends to let it dry out.
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Old 05-16-2011, 07:02 PM   #6
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The OP is asking about condensation on the inside of a TENT. I don't think he has vents or windows that he can leave open.

Hozman- welcome to the forums and hopefully some one will be able to help you.
The hybrids have tent/canvas material that does typically get wet from condensation.
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We've had our Hybrid (Roo) for 2.5 years now, and a pop-up for 5 before that. We learned the hard way very early that you must leave a window or two open with a fan or fans on to keep the air moving. Better yet, open the canvas flaps a little on the bed ends you are sleeping in. I know it goes against all logic to do that because cold air will come in (Good reason to get a little closer to you partner, right?), but you need to let the moisture (from your breathing, etc.) out. There will always be a little condensation on cool nights. When it does happen to us, I grab a bath towel first thing and start drying. Don't want to close up with wet bed ends.
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Old 05-17-2011, 10:34 PM   #8
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Thanks for all the ideas and tips. Also the warm welcomes!
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