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Post by Re-Tired on Nov 6, 2013 16:43:39 GMT -5
Good day all. This will be my first winter storage. I'm in fairly north Ontario. Should I leave the window curtains open or closed? Not sure if condensation will be an issue. Many thanks folks.
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Post by joecamper on Nov 7, 2013 13:41:39 GMT -5
I always leave my curtains closed, would rather have to replace curtains than furniture due to the sun. As for condensation, we just don't get that here in dry Colorado, so can't comment on that. I do leave a vent just barely cracked, so maybe that makes a difference.
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wi1dbi11
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Post by wi1dbi11 on Nov 7, 2013 20:02:12 GMT -5
Condensation will only occcur when the inside and outside temp. changes quickly and having the curtains/shades open or closed won't matter. If you are concerned about mositure there are products that can be purchased at will asborb the mositure.
If the temp. go up slowly it shouldn't be a problem. You'll see it, for example, if it is cold and then a warm front rolls in. Or if you take it south out of 10-20 degrees non-stop to 70-80 degrees.
However, in most cases it will not cause any problems.
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Post by Re-Tired on Nov 8, 2013 10:59:23 GMT -5
Many thanks for the info folks. Everyone have a nice winter.
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bluegrass
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Post by bluegrass on Nov 8, 2013 19:44:05 GMT -5
Sounds like we have a common answer for you but just wanted to chime it too.
We live in Western NY, southwest of Buffalo. I always close the shades/curtains and even put sheets of cardboard between the window and shades on the south side to help the shades hold up longer. I have never had a problem with condensation/mold.
Winter is on the way here...
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wi1dbi11
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Post by wi1dbi11 on Nov 10, 2013 19:26:13 GMT -5
Like the cardboard between the window and the blind to keep the UV rays from working and fading the blinds.
Good Idea!!!
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Post by joecamper on Nov 11, 2013 13:47:49 GMT -5
Like the cardboard between the window and the blind to keep the UV rays from working and fading the blinds. Good Idea!!! X2 ... great idea! |
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Post by amxdreamer on Nov 11, 2013 18:32:22 GMT -5
Even better is the foil type ridged insulation (similar to the sun deflectors for vehicle windshields) it can be cut to shape for your windows and won't absorb moisture like cardboard (no odors). You can also use them during the summer to keep your RV much cooler inside.
Tony
2008 KZ Coyote 250RL
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bluegrass
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2019 1500Durango 259rdd
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Post by bluegrass on Nov 11, 2013 21:38:04 GMT -5
Like the foil insulation even better....Thanks for sharing...maybe next year....too cold to fuss with it now.
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Post by Re-Tired on Nov 12, 2013 10:04:59 GMT -5
No end of great ideas on here. I thank you all so much.
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bluegrass
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2019 1500Durango 259rdd
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Post by bluegrass on Nov 13, 2013 23:50:04 GMT -5
Stopped at our local Dollar Tree store today. I spotted car sunshades, foil, 24" x 50", $1.00 each. I only have 2 south windows....bought 2, will install tomorrow. They are pretty flimsy but they will hold up behind the shades. I decided it was a pretty cheap and easy way to keep the sun out. Also, if they hold up, they will fold up for another year....or if we need them in the summer.
"amxdreamer"....Thanks for the foil idea.
5-6 inches of snow at our house today....supposed to melt in a day or so....Western NY.
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