Doc Holliday Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 It's that time of year when, in the mornings, I am faced with a foggy windscreen. This is a real bug bare of mine as it takes about 10 minutes to clear. When I ordered the van I have now, I asked for 'heated front windscreen'. I was told 'We don't offer this an option'. Typical. They offer it on cars so why not vans? Anyway, I won't gripe. Does anyone have any remedy that can resolve this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herby Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Put your air con on cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinois Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Buy some Rain X Anti Fog. I used it on my car last year and it is superb. In fact time to do it again for this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKD Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Simply screen blower on high and open both widows an inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Put your air con on cold +1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) Persistent moisture first thing in the morning is an indication that there is moisture present inside the cabin so tracing the source might also be a good idea. This is why as cars get older this becomes more of a problem. Edited October 22, 2016 by Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subsonicnat Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 I once put an old Dehumdifier in my car over the week end,I backed the car in so as to be able to use the electrics in the garage.. Monday morning drove off,I thought the hand brake was on,,,,Ripped the control panel right out.. But it was doing great up till then,,Not allowed to do it with the other one I Have.. What a P**×. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveboy Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Put your air con on cold I put the aircon on but leave it on hot.Does putting it on cold make it quicker ? I thought it was the dryer in the aircon that made the difference.(but have never tried it on cold) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herby Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Cold air is dryer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted October 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 I don't have air con, per se. As soon as I get in and start the engine the blower goes on max. Regardless of where the temperature is and whether or not the windows are open it always seems to take the same amount of time, about 10 minutes. Even wiping the windscreen with a clean mircofibre cloth does little to improve it as if fogs up again within 10 - 15 seconds or so. It really is a bone of contention. I've had it with every VW Transporter, but more so noticeable with the last 2. Both were new off the line. The thing is, I can't really pull away until I have good visibility through it as there are vehicles parked all over the place in my road. It really is like a chicane when trying to get out, and you're driving in to the sun so when that hits the windscreen, you really can't see Jack. The Rain x Anti fog is applied to both inside and out or one side only? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 I don't have air con, per se. As soon as I get in and start the engine the blower goes on max. Regardless of where the temperature is and whether or not the windows are open it always seems to take the same amount of time, about 10 minutes. Even wiping the windscreen with a clean mircofibre cloth does little to improve it as if fogs up again within 10 - 15 seconds or so. It really is a bone of contention. I've had it with every VW Transporter, but more so noticeable with the last 2. Both were new off the line. The thing is, I can't really pull away until I have good visibility through it as there are vehicles parked all over the place in my road. It really is like a chicane when trying to get out, and you're driving in to the sun so when that hits the windscreen, you really can't see Jack. The Rain x Anti fog is applied to both inside and out or one side only? Are your driver and passenger foot wells completely dry ? If not then try leaving a pile of old newspapers there overnight, you'd be surprised what they suck up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisv Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Doc, You seem to be doing everything you can to alleviate the problem. I assume the van is too new to have a blocked pollen/cabin filter and that the air flow isn't stuck on recirculate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 (edited) All my T5's have done it from new over the past 12 years and I know what your saying about pulling off then having to pull over after and wait. All vans do it especially without a bulk head as their is so much air and in my case normally a coat or boots full of damp. I've tried rain x type finishes and I'll say DONT do it. It beads the damp so it causes runs down the screen that'll drive you nuts. It's like it's raining inside the van. Edited October 22, 2016 by team tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Put a house brick on a radiator over night then in the morning put it on the dash, hay presto instant warm air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bornfree Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 My transit had this problem. I put a mains powered fan heater in the cab and turned it on 15 minutes before leaving. Lovely on frosty mornings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted October 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Thanks for all the replies guys. I only switch the air to recirculate if stuck behind anything belching out black smoke. House heating isn't on yet. Not being tight but neither Mrs H nor I feel the need to put it on yet. She had her fluffy throw that she pulls over her if she feels a bit nippy and I just try and tough it out until November. Good idea though. Thanks for the heads up on the down side of anti fog. That really would drive me nuts. Van has a bulkhead but usually leave sliding window open to shove pipe through. Nothing in there that is wet or damp, at least nothing that comes to mind. Seems to me that manufacturers think we van drivers don't need it. Seems daft. It can't cost much more. Even so, they could have it as an optional extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herby Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 A friend of mine put a hose pipe from exhaust through window and had instant heat to defrost screen and remove condensation last winter, didn't have to wait for the car to heat up. Not seen him for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 I had a car like that, windscreen inside was always wet, solution== cat litter in a sock, absorbed all the moisture overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Does anyone have any remedy that can resolve this? Yes. Buy a Transit where it comes as standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltings Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 clean with methylated spirits use news paper instead of a cloth then polish with pledge furniture polish old school method for windscreens and visors on motorbike helmets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 Put your air con on cold I had this problem for many years it was not until I had a car with aircon that worked that I found out how to solve the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted October 22, 2016 Report Share Posted October 22, 2016 I had a car like that, windscreen inside was always wet, solution== cat litter in a sock, absorbed all the moisture overnight.ive been told this before. Yes. Buy a Transit where it comes as standard. no point if it won't start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveboy Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 ive been told this before. no point if it won't start Transits are good at starting........The problem is the scrotes round here can start them without a key.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSpredder Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 At one time the common advice was to cut a potato and rub it over the screen to prevent misting. Good old-fashioned remedy, or just an old wives' tale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 At one time the common advice was to cut a potato and rub it over the screen to prevent misting.Good old-fashioned remedy, or just an old wives' tale? I had heard of this....but never tried it as I may not be able to see the road through the starch residue spread over the screen! Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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