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This is our first MH and I've been surprised at the level of heat loss!!! I thought with the modern vans and the thickness of insulation used in walls and ceilings it would be alot better than my old Bailey caravan circa 1992.
I was out working in the van yesterday with a small electric fire on and the temperature got up to around 14C, finished about mid-afternoon and turned the heat off.
This morning the temperature had dropped to just below 3C which is the outside temperature. I was expecting heat loss and would have hope that the inside temperature would have been 3 or 4 degrees higher than outside. Bearing in mind that it's not really cold yet like last year, I'm concerned.
I don't yet have front silver screens which will help, but do any of you have other solutions (other than leaving on the truma) to reduce heat loss?
You're not the first Rapido owner I've heard complaining about poor insulation.
Windscreen covers are a must at this time of year.
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Everything chills down fast .
However we are off to the Alps soon so I have made some inserts to go between windows and blinds. I used some sealed foam camp mat material cut to shape. I also made some for the roof lites.
It's not a problem we've had but, you are right, the external screens will make a lot of difference.
While you are waiting to get some then you might try a homemade solution- ie a thick blanket or similar hung from something ( string ?) above the cab area. Not pretty but, if it makes a difference then you will know that it is not poor external wall insulation that is causing the heat loss.
You might also try putting your hand around the outside edge of your fridge and seeing if you get a draught there. It's not unknown for manufacturers to fit fridges without the necessary seal between the back of the fridge and the inside of the van.
You might well have lots of other holes to the outside, apart from the vital gas leakage and ventilation ones that should not be blocked. Sometimes manufacturers lead pipes and wires through huge holes and crawling around under the van with some foam sealant to block them might help.
Hi
Just a word of warning.
We have insulated our Hymer so well with insulation, between all the blinds and windows and in the roof vents, which is very nice but the biproduct is loads of condensation!!
This has been a real problem, dampness in cupboards, mould too. Remember the moisture has to go somewhere and it will find the coldest spot, which if it isn't the windows, will be somewhere else!
The more heat you have, the more insulation you need, so open the roof vents.
We have learnt a lesson this winter, fortunately before it was too late!
Best wishes
Alshymer
I would have been amazed if the van had not lost its heat after 18 hours in sub-zero temperatures.
That's only a drop of less than one degree per hour, and it would need some pretty phenomenal insulation to prevent that - especially with a huge expanse of single glazed windscreen sucking the heat away!
Don't be concerned. There's nowt wrong with your van - they are all more or less the same.
Looked at Van Comfort who supply German manufactured items for £325 ish. Silver Screens do there own at around the same price.
Not sure about how they attach. Any advise?
Richard
I've tried Silverscreen, Taylormade and Van Comfort.
Of all three makes my vote goes to Silverscreens. The original and the best.
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You see no crosses row on row
But those who sleep beneath the sea,
Rest in peace for your country is free".
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