STORAGE of a vintage van (window open)?

[halps]

I know this might seem like a silly question to some of you "seasoned" vintage vanners. However to a novice like the HALPS this has become a real topic for dinner conversation...

Question...
When storing my vintage van in Brisbane (in a carport that offers excellent coverage), should I leave a window open to allow for air circulation?
We have just returned from another trip in the van and noticed that a couple of the items that we stored in the van had some mildew spots...I had previously stored it with all the windows/doors/roof vents closed.

I don't store anything that is damp. Could it be the humidity in Brisvagas?

Any advice accepted.

HALPS

[drylander]

yes ;D
cheers
Pete

[drylander]

adding to that even here in the southern parts I always leave the roof vent gapped and a window slightly open to alow flow through
cheers
Pete

[halps]

Thanks a lot Pete. I will take your advice.
HALPS

[atouchofglass]

Hi Halps
Because we live in the tropics, mould is an issue.
If it is a nice clear day we leave the hatch, door and the windows open to have as much breeze as possible go through.

So leaving at least a couple of windows and the hatch open will give you the ventilation you want.

Having said that ..... mould will still find it's way into the van.

Cheers
Atog

[DC3Td]

My Td is stored under a carport with limited ventilation thru front window. No sign of mildew anywhere including an old canvas tent stored inside. You`re lucky you don`t live in Innisfail. Mate is constantly cleaning anything & everything.And ridding his house of geckos. Nice area but geez, there`s more to life. cheers gordon

[elpea]

I have a window open, and have placed bags of damp rid in each storage area (under the seating). The storage bags I use are the type that they use in shipping containers. I'm lucky because work has shipping containers with these in, so every time a container is delivered, I just replace my old old ones with the old one! ( or new for me)

[halps]

Great! Thanks for all the detailed info. It is much appreciated.
HALPS