I only have seen condensation twice. Once in a similar location to what you mentioned. It was a cold and rainy weekend, I have never had it repeat. The second time was at the end of last year. When I was winterizing the HTT, I opened up the beds and noticed I had condensation on the vinyl side mattress. My guess was it was due to me having the heat on doing work in the HTT and that area was cold in comparison and condensation formed.
As for folding up the ends, I am fairly particular to how I do it. I to grow up with a PU.
- Prep the ends for closing;
-- I pull up and fold the mattress (seam down) I pull the support bar and place it inside the mattress (hook portion of the hook facing up so that it does not damage the fabric).
-- From the outside I push the end wall frame down if it had not fallen, in doing so I free the canvas from the framing. In my opinion it makes setting up easier.
- To close the ends
-- Pull up the skirting and fold it in, I watch the corners close to the hinge really closely during this process
-- Pull the canvas in towards the center of the bunk.
-- Close up the bunk about ¾ of the way
-- Readjust (aka tuck) all the canvas, again checking the lower corners for the skirt getting caught in the hinge.
-- Cross check both sides, close the hatch
-- Cross check both sides and latch’n lock.
It sounds like a lot of work, but it really is quick. Before using this closing method I found canvas sticking out of the wall once, and decided I did not want to damage the canvas nor my seals, so I am fairly careful about closing up the unit.
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