A class windscreen condensation.

[Just us on Tour]

Hi All
We are considering buying an A Class. We currently have a fiat Ducato coachbuild but use an external silver screen to avoid condensation building up on the inside of the front screen during the winter. During my travels I haven’t seen many people use a silver screen or equivalent on an A Class. Do A Class front screens suffer with condensation if you just use the internal blinds that are fitted?
thank you for any advice.

 

[TDub49]

Hi All
We are considering buying an A Class. We currently have a fiat Ducato coachbuild but use an external silver screen to avoid condensation building up on the inside of the front screen during the winter. During my travels I haven’t seen many people use a silver screen or equivalent on an A Class. Do A Class front screens suffer with condensation if you just use the internal blinds that are fitted?
thank you for any advice.

Daughter and son-in-law had external screens for their Dethleffs A class - and yes, my experience of borrowing the moho is that they do get condensation with the added joy of it being that much harder to reach. External screens a must I would say . . . . .

 

[Pausim]

The Karcher window vac we keep at home flashes green when it wants recharging. The older one we keep in the motorhome doesn’t flash.

We use the home one to clear the condensation from our single glazed windows. They don’t make silver screens for listed buildings.

 

[Lenny HB]

Can't recall seeing a 'flashing' green light on any of ours ... we actually have 3 ... don't ask!

I think mine flashes green a little while before it goes red and the battery dies. Not a fault just a warning.

 

[Pausim]

External screens a must I would say . . . . .

And I would disagree. I am a shorty and have no difficulty whatsoever reaching the screen with a window vac. The last two mornings all the condensation has been on the outside and has been cleared by a quick swipe with the wipers.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Manic]

Which window vac is best to get, without spending a fortune.

 

[Minxy]

They do vary in efficiency and we've found Karcher to be by far the best, you don't need an expensive one though, one of ours is a basic one with fixed head that works just as well as it's more expensive siblings, and it doesn't pee itself like some if the earlier ones with the vent slots on the side.

 

[Pausim]

Which window vac is best to get, without spending a fortune.

We use a Karcher WV1 in the motorhome. Not as good as the more expensive one we have at home but plenty good enough for the task, you just need to keep the collecting tank below the blade when the tank is getting full. In practice this means do the bottom edge of the screen first and then angle the device slightly as you move up the screen. The more expensive Karchers are better at working at an angle.

 

[Lenny HB]

.

 

[TheAleMan]

Anybody with a Karcher knows that the flashing green light is a fault. A check on YouTube shows you how to fix with a zip tie. Karcher should be ashamed!

We had a fault with ours, but can’t remember if it was flashing green lights or red? Anyhow, sent it back to Karcher for a replacement one and kept the original battery so now have a spare

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[TheAleMan]

Which window vac is best to get, without spending a fortune.

We’ve got this one Nic…..

Amazon product ASIN B082XT85D6

 

[MontyB]

Bought my silver screen from rainbow screens put my order in was a bit dubious as never paid a visit to get it measured but a quick phone call and all was well they seem to have most A class MH covered the screen arrived fits perfect and is easy to fit, works a treat keeping the condensation at bay

 

[AJM2]

Got an A class and always use the silverscreen, fitted over drivers window and suckered to passenger window. Keeps the van cooler in summer and warm in winter. No condensation. Couldn’t imagine spending time and effort using a Karcher on that amount of curved glass, plus where’s some of the condensation gone before you get around to using it?

 

[cyberyacht]

My screen came with two alloy channels which are sikaflexed at the rear edge of the side windows and are the only fastenings for mine. In summer I deploy a 'home-made' sun reflecting one that affixes to the windscreen with suckers.

 

[denisejoe]

In the winter if on hook up we have a small electric blown heater that we use to de mist the screen also warms the front

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Pausim]

Got an A class and always use the silverscreen, fitted over drivers window and suckered to passenger window. Keeps the van cooler in summer and warm in winter. No condensation. Couldn’t imagine spending time and effort using a Karcher on that amount of curved glass, plus where’s some of the condensation gone before you get around to using it?

The time and effort of a window vac is a lot less of a faff than going outside to open and close the screens twice a day. You also avoid having to dry off, fold and stow the screens when you move on. Been there, done that and the vac is my easy answer.

 

[Lenny HB]

Couldn’t imagine spending time and effort using a Karcher on that amount of curved glass

Takes about a miniute, takes a hell of a lot longer to fit & remove a screen.

My screen came with two alloy channels which are sikaflexed at the rear edge of the side windows and are the only fastenings for mine.

Proper OEM one then, only type type are worth while on an A Class.

 

[gwyntaxi]

Hi All
We are considering buying an A Class. We currently have a fiat Ducato coachbuild but use an external silver screen to avoid condensation building up on the inside of the front screen during the winter. During my travels I haven’t seen many people use a silver screen or equivalent on an A Class. Do A Class front screens suffer with condensation if you just use the internal blinds that are fitted?
thank you for any advice.

An A-class suffers condensation the same as any other motorhome, when it gets cold enough to cause condensation I use my Silver Screens on my Hymer A-class, maybe the price of Silver Screens and other makes could be the reason, around £400 and they usually want to make a template, one company at a show wanted nearly £500..... just sayin...

 

[Teetime]

Hi All
We are considering buying an A Class. We currently have a fiat Ducato coachbuild but use an external silver screen to avoid condensation building up on the inside of the front screen during the winter. During my travels I haven’t seen many people use a silver screen or equivalent on an A Class. Do A Class front screens suffer with condensation if you just use the internal blinds that are fitted?
thank you for any advice.

We’ve just had some made to measure from these, Minster polar screens for our A class. They have 2 sites Sheffield and Telford. If your not close they will send a template for you to measure
Had other screens and these are at least equal to them

Minster Products Ltd

Minster Products Ltd

www.minsterproducts.co.uk

 

[veloap]

Talk to these ladies - they really know their business- keeps the van cool in summer and warm in winter.

TaylorMade Screen Covers in Huddersfield Silver Windscreen Covers UK

We are a small friendly business that provide the best nationwide motorbike covers and motor home cab covers. Based in Huddersfield but operating nationwide, we aim to provide the best silver windscreen covers around. Email or Call 01484 661 918 to buy external windscreen covers from us.

taylormade-covers.co.uk

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[Johnchudson]

few options, some have bungees over mirrors an down to wheels
some do go in door glass depending on van

I have just a front screen cover on my mobilvetta k yacht as it was only about £80 and fits with bungees round both mirrors and others down to wheel arch and others to front bumper. The wrap round ones needed fixings on the body shell I was not prepared to do. Using it I don’t get front screen condensation and if there is any on the side screens it’s easy to get to!

 

[Johnchudson]

I have just a front screen cover on my mobilvetta k yacht as it was only about £80 and fits with bungees round both mirrors and others down to wheel arch and others to front bumper. The wrap round ones needed fixings on the body shell I was not prepared to do. Using it I don’t get front screen condensation and if there is any on the side screens it’s easy to get to!

This sort of thing. Other suppliers are available! https://www.vancomfort.co.uk/product/four-seasons-external-a-class-thermal-screen/

 

[A S R]

I have two front doors on my A class. Makes life a lot easier! I use my silver screen all year.

 

[Minxy]

The time and effort of a window vac is a lot less of a faff than going outside to open and close the screens twice a day. You also avoid having to dry off, fold and stow the screens when you move on. Been there, done that and the vac is my easy answer.

Both have benefits, a Karcher is good to get shot of the condensation but won't insulate you when it's freezing! The screens also give a lot of insulation from the sun too which is important for us with our pooches.

 

[Verteuil Man]

Karcher are the best solution. I have never used the outer screen on ours. Used one on the Swift and even though it kept the warmth in it made the van dark and was an absolute pain to take off when wet or frozen and the wind is even worse.

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[AJM2]

Takes about a miniute, takes a hell of a lot longer to fit & remove a screen.

Takes about 5 max. Given I don’t flit about between sites much it works out less time than me using a Karcher, and I have no condensation sitting on/below the dashboard overnight before I get the Karcher out.

 

[AJM2]

Apart from the condensation I find an equal benefit is how relatively cool it keeps the MH during the summer holidays in France and Spain. Go down there and you’ll see the number of MH’s using them.

 

[Verteuil Man]

These sun screens are good in summer/Spain in winter. They keep the heat out and light in. From the outside you cannot see in.

 

[funflair]

We have an internal screen and heating vents in between it and the glass, I imagine that this helps to keep the screen clear but we always have the kitchen vent open, unless it's raining and the B——- thing closes itself, sometimes I have to wipe the screen down but it doesn't seem to be a big problem.

I will add we had a proper external screen for the Flair but hardly ever used it.

 

[Fluffy]

Hi All
We are considering buying an A Class. We currently have a fiat Ducato coachbuild but use an external silver screen to avoid condensation building up on the inside of the front screen during the winter. During my travels I haven’t seen many people use a silver screen or equivalent on an A Class. Do A Class front screens suffer with condensation if you just use the internal blinds that are fitted?
thank you for any advice.

We just use drop down internal screen on our Aclass but occasionally we get condensation inside in the morning but it clears as soon as you open doors!

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[JockandRita]

Whilst I am a fan of external screens, I absolutely refuse to use one when wild camping, or overnighting at a pub stop for example. In those situations, I close off the cab area with a heavy curtain, and leave the internal blinds open, with both seats in the travelling position.
Should there be a problem during the night, which might require a quick exit, I can come through the curtain to clear screens, and drive off within seconds.

Cheers,

Jock.