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Member - Barry P (VIC)

have a question for kings rtt owners,do you have any problems with condensation coming through the floor and giving you a damp mattress,? have heard of air mesh from clarks rubber, is there anything else like a thin rubber mat,or other ideas ,thanks for future answers

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Reply By: Rangiephil - Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 21:16

Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 21:16

I have an open weave nylon mesh for my Camp'o'matic which I bought from a marine dealer about 15 years ago.
I don't know if that product is still available but similar are available from Marine dealers.
This is something like it.
I have never had to lift the mattress because of damp.
https://www.empind.com.au/shop/item/air-circulation-mesh-acs10?gclid=CjwKCAjwhYOFBhBkEiwASF3KGV3WRv3854uU1I_ZF5cUnFxwCx2cbp-a5pv_L7BOWRPLOfDMh0UjlBoCDq0QAvD_BwE

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Follow Up By: Frank P (NSW) - Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 21:36

Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 21:36

We use that mesh to great effect in our hybrid van where the base of the bed (but not the bed itself!!) is exposed to the elements and gets cold.

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Reply By: Uncle Arthur - Monday, May 17, 2021 at 08:14

Monday, May 17, 2021 at 08:14

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Reply By: Member - reggy 2 (VIC) - Monday, May 17, 2021 at 21:01

Monday, May 17, 2021 at 21:01

I put light trellis wood with shade cloth on it cheap fixed the problem cheers

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Reply By: Laz - Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 01:46

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 01:46

Hi, Barry.
My set up is not exactly the same, but kind of similar. Howling Moon Stargazer RTT. Used to have a fair bit of condensation on the walls during the cold nights. Figured out that if I keep a side window and the top flap hatch open just a little bit - it's all good. Had no problems since.

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Reply By: Member - Cuppa - Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 21:20

Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 21:20

Just for your info - the condensation doesn't come through the floor. It comes from you, through your mattress & condenses under the mattress when it hits the cold floor. The mesh (or similar) works because it holds the mattress off the floor a bit & allows air flow so the moisture can evaporate rather than building up.