Condensation can occur in any tent.
How to stop condensation in a roof top tent.
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.
If condensation control is the goal then dry things out during the day and never let a soggy doggy sleep inside your tent.
This will give the added benefit of increasing the air circulation inside to stop condensation in the tent.
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.
Regular airing will help stop any residual condensation forming mould.
Keeping the tent on the annex side.
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.
Condensation forms when humid air encounters a colder surface like the inner walls of a tent.
Host scott leuthold walks you clearly and step by step through.
So i finally had my first night in it last weekend.
Ventilate early often and fully.
Many people will advise you to open the windows to let the airflow do the job of removing humidity but if you are camping in a cold environment a dehumidifier is the best choice.
Extend the fly away from the sides of the tent to prevent rain from blowing in.
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.
It came up a treat and i was looking forward to using it.
The thule anti condensation mat prevents moisture from accumulating beneath your mattress while you sleep.
A while ago i purchased a hannibal roof top tent second hand.
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.
Allow under mattress ventilation and prevent moisture from building up under the mattress compatible with both tepui and thule tepui branded rooftop tents.
Steam which is simply water vapor in a gaseous form is cooled when it hits the mirror and converts to water droplets.
So how do i stop condensation on my rooftop tent.
At least enough for fresh air to flow through the tent.
Even when it s cold outside it is recommended to do.
But there are ways to prevent and manage condensation so that it doesn t ruin your camping trip.
