Kampa Damp Buster Caravan Motorhome Boat Moisture Drain

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The last item on our list is more of a moisture trap than anything else. However, it performs the exact same job as a dehumidifier and offers a more energy-efficient and budget-friendly solution to dealing with excessive levels of moisture in the air of your caravan. As we mentioned before, you can actually get both electric dehumidifiers and non-electric models. There are some good points and bad points about both, so it’s best to consider these with an open mind before you choose one, the other or perhaps even both. The next item is another that does not look like anything special. That being said, it has been designed and produced by Kampa, a company that many caravanners opt for when buying various accessories for their tourers. This dehumidifier moisture drain has been specifically designed for campervans, caravans and motor homes but can also be used in boats, summer houses, beach huts sheds and conservatories.

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Desiccant dehumidifiers will generally work in areas where there are temperatures as low as 1-degree Celsius and are best for caravans, compared to compressor dehumidifiers that appear to function better in warmer areas because the coils have a much harder time extracting water when the temperature is lower than 10-degrees Celsius.

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The Kampa damp buster keeps unwanted moisture and condensation under control and protects against musty odours & mildew and is designed especially for caravans, motor homes and boats but also ideal for summer houses, beach huts, sheds, conservatories and homes. Desiccant Dehumidifiers – these use a desiccant material, that is materials that absorb water. One of the most commonly used desiccants in these kinds of dehumidifiers is Zeolite, that works similarly to silica gel at absorbing water from the air. A built-in fan helps to direct the air inside the unit and through a series of wheels that hold the desiccant and slowly rotate to dry the air. Moisture collected by the desiccant is extracted when a portion of the wheel that is not used in drying the air is heated. It has a 500ml water tank and is capable of extracting as much as 250ml of water from the air a day. As it uses thermo-electric Peltier tech, it does not need a compressor and offers whisper-quiet functionality that makes it perfect for caravans, particularly if you are using it while staying in yours.

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Although it may not look like much, we think the Unibond Aero 360-degrees Moisture Absorber is ideal for caravans. It utilises a very natural process of absorbing the excess humidity present in the air.

Okay, so there’s quite a price jump from the above item to this one. However, if you are looking for something a little more robust, then this is a great choice. If you are worried about it running constantly and using more energy than is necessary, don’t. It comes equipped with a digital control display and you can actually set the level of moisture you want to extract, between 40 to 80% humidity. This means that once the level has been reached, the machine will turn itself off. Compressor Dehumidifiers – these work in a similar way to fridges and draw in the air which is then passed through a filter and cold coils. The cold coils cause the water present in the air to condense and drip into the reservoir inside. Afterwards, the air is then reheated and blown out again. While the main benefit of non-electric models is that they do not require any electricity to run and therefore do not generate running costs, they are often too small and therefore, ineffective for running over winter. Place crystals in the basket of the Moisture/Damp Buster and moisture, from the surrounding air, will be collected and stored in the reservoir.

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This is ideal for caravans, motor homes and boats but also ideal for summer houses, beach huts, sheds, conservatories and homes and is suitable as a refill for other moisture traps. One of the most common misunderstandings people have regarding caravan dehumidifiers is that because caravans, even in storage, have fresh air constantly streaming inside them they will always be working. Unless you buy a dehumidifier that does not have a cut-off feature, it will act just the same as it does in your home. Obviously, it is up to you to make sure that the windows and doors are properly sealed, but if it is the right kind it should switch off when the pre-decided level of humidity in your caravan has been achieved.The Kampa Damp Buster Campervan Dehumidifier Moisture Drain will help prevent condensation from forming inside a VW van when not in use. Fluctuating outdoor temperatures can cause condensation and moisture to form internally even when a van has a storage cover on, this can lead to damp, mildew and mould. The Damp Buster helps to reduce moisture in the air by trapping it in a large capacity reservoir after converting it to brine via dehumidifying crystals. The brine can then be safely disposed of down a sink or drain.