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CONDENSATION
Condensation needs to be considered in both the OPUS Camper and Full Awning (optional extra).
Condensation is caused by warm, moist air coming into contact with cold surfaces. Condensation can
occur inside most tents and awnings, which may sometimes be misinterpreted as the fabric leaking.
There is always moisture in the air when you pitch a waterproof fabric above damp ground; however
the situation is made worse by adding people who are breathing out warm water vapour. When the
warm moist air inside comes into contact with the fabric of the OPUS Camper tent or the awning \
material, which is cooled by the outside air, condensation forms.
During rain more condensation can form due to lower outside temperature and drops can form and
run down seams or fall on internal poles, giving the appearance of a leak.
There are a few main causes of condensation:
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Ground moisture rising inside your awning.
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Your breath - when sleeping at night you will exhale approximately 1 litre of water.
This water vapour is trapped within your OPUS ® /Full Awning - this will escape through
opening windows, doors or vents.
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Storing damp or wet clothes.
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Cooking by gas - 0.5 hours of cooking can produce 0.5l of water.
It is natural for the body to perspire (sweat) during the night; please ensure the Camper is
WELL VENTILATED to avoid excessive condensation which could result in issues such as mould or
damp if adequate care is not taken.
After a night’s sleep please INSPECT AND FLIP the mattress to ensure no condensation is present
and the mattress is properly aired.
VENTILATION
Ventilation is more important than is generally realised - your OPUS ® Camper/ Full Awning has several
windows/vents that can be opened to help increase air ventilation. An increase in ventilation will result
in a decrease of condensation.
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