Condensation in OZtent (and other tents)

**inside** · 27th March 2009, 10:14 AM

The reason you get condensation is because the inside of the tent is warmer than the outside. Ventilation would only work if you make the inside temperature the same as the outside. If it's 10 degrees outside I would much prefer it to be warmer in the tent and deal with some condensation, or get a fly.

**DiscoDan** · 27th March 2009, 10:47 AM

My old southern cross touring (93 vintage) did get some condensation in it when we were touring the high country (05), mind you it was June and there was snow around. However we were warm as toast inside (5 of us) so I reckon this is better than some water drops. We just wiped most the water away,

For the record, my mate camper trailer with 2 of them didn't have condensation but it was way colder inside.

I don't believe condensation to be a major issue, speed of set up is more my concern.

**stevo68** · 27th March 2009, 06:38 PM

I have very mild condensation in mine.....and thats with myself and 3 children in the tent. I will be looking to get the fly not so much because of that, but moreso for reducing heat and potential rain issues. That said, I highly rate the Oztent, it has made camping, especially set up and take down a much more pleasant experience.

Regards

Stevo

**The ho har's** · 27th March 2009, 07:01 PM

we have learn't not to touch the roof and there is no real prop.... if you touch the roof then it will start dripping

Mrs ho har

**The ho har's** · 27th March 2009, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by cooper

Perhaps you need a foofer valve.

cheeky **** for a new member aren't you

Mrs ho har

**The ho har's** · 27th March 2009, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by cooper

I know i should show respect but ''smartarse'' is my default setting.

seriously

Mrs ho har

The Mutt · 28th March 2009, 06:36 AM

Friends of ours use OZ tents all the time, she complains about everything but has never complained about condensation, my mate does leave enough window open a bit for ventilation. We use a Shippe Shape and tend to leave the windows down about a third the way, we never get condensation inside no matter how hard or often we try.

Glenn

**Captain_Rightfoot** · 28th March 2009, 07:30 AM

I don't think it would matter what type of tent you have. If it's cold outside and you have a tent full of bodies pumping out warm moist air you'll get condensation. You've got the choice, ventilate (keeps the inside and outside the same temp, and allows the moist air out), or close it up and have it warmer inside, but have condensation. I'd rather the first option.

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