How To Stop Condensation In A Roof Top Tent

It s the same process that occurs when you take a hot shower and the steam makes your bathroom mirror wet.

How to stop condensation in a roof top tent.

Even when it s cold outside it is recommended to do. Even more i will include a quick guide on how to choose a tent with the right fabric that can cope well with moisture. Make sure the rain fly doesn t touch the tent because it can become a conduit for water to seep in. Store wet gear outside the sleeping areas preferably under the annex to prevent it evaporating while you sleep and make sure all windows doors and vents are as wide open as possible on hot days to avoid a build up of heat on the inside.

Ventilate early often and fully. To beat it we need to understand what it is and how it forms and realise that there are ways to prevent it minimise and manage it. Extend the fly away from the sides of the tent to prevent rain from blowing in. A while ago i purchased a hannibal roof top tent second hand.

This will give the added benefit of increasing the air circulation inside to stop condensation in the tent. Regular airing will help stop any residual condensation forming mould. Condensation forms when humid air encounters a colder surface like the inner walls of a tent. Steam which is simply water vapor in a gaseous form is cooled when it hits the mirror and converts to water droplets.

A great tip to prevent condensation in your rooftop tent is to always leave at least one window of the tent open or slightly open. Keeping the tent on the annex side. It was a bit neglected and had water damage so i had to replace the mattress the plastic vinyl cover from hannibal clean the mould from the base and scrub the canvas. Air inside the tent is almost always more humid than the surrounding air so you want to replace the interior air with the drier outside air.

If condensation control is the goal then dry things out during the day and never let a soggy doggy sleep inside your tent. Condensation can occur in any tent. At least enough for fresh air to flow through the tent. It came up a treat and i was looking forward to using it.

So i finally had my first night in it last weekend. Fresh air doesn t only prevent condensation but it also improves your sleeping cycle.