Hi, new Transporter 6.1, not a California. Have an external windscreen cover, works well on front 3 windows. Not sure what thermal blinds for other windows to get. Vehicle carpet covers metal on other windows except tailgate. Was looking at Brandrup, would these fix on, not keen on sucker idea. Also, any advice re which pop top insulation cover is best? Ideas re how to reduce rivers of condensation? Previously had coachbuilt then adria campervan, no condensation issues like this and had not realised how bad it would be
New to site, condensation issues. Which pop top cover to buy
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What material is the tent on the poptop? Is it a vinyl or a canvas?
Rivers of condensation on the poptop? We have some in winter but more of an issue that it gets damp and needs drying before leaving the top down. Do you get puddles then? Could it be another problem or maybe more ventilation required (we normally open front windows slightly).
We have a rainbow screen cover for the poptop which is great. Got one for the front windows and it worked really well so went for the same company for the poptop. This was more to insulate and keep warm but we get no condensation inside now with this.
Having this on does stop any possibility of ventilating through the roof though and also cuts a lot of light out (has window at front but didn’t realise how much light comes through the canvas itself.
Finally, have a real issue with remembering to fit it before putting up the awning, I seem to have a mental block with this and only one time remembered!
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Put a tag/label on your awning bag zip to remind you.
I think they do but we haven’t bothered to use it. Prefer to have all the vents open in the front/sides of the poptop
It can’t cool or heat, just insulate.
The best way to ventilate the van in hot weather IMO while keeping the van relatively secure is to use a tailgate bar. It will provide convection in though the tailgate and out through the pop top.
Tailgate Stand-Off Latch
We've never had any rain when using our stand off but I would be surprised if water did not get if using it when it comes down. Bottom line is there's a gap and if there's a gap, water will always find it eventually.
We bought a reusable Desiccant Silica Gel bag to absorb moisture which livs in the tray on the dash. We keep the windows cracked open at night. We have a Karcher window washer which I know some use to 'vacuum' up the water on the inside of the windows.
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