I run my Airco 99% of the time, the extra fuel cost is allegedly minimalI understand you should use the Aircon regularly all year round to keep it working effectively.
Yes, it did cross my mind when I was carpeting the panels. I'm going to review my build photos although the lower panels will pop back off (but not without messing with the bed etc). Maybe it's an idea to fit a proper grill behind a cupboard to allow air to move instead of getting a dirty shadow appear in the carpet.And as another condensation issue most of us board, insulate and carpet over the rear low level ventilation through the rear quarter floor.
I think I will Loz just for piece of mind. I've done the work myself and tried to be respectful to the van as I hope to keep it years. Fortunately I've documented by photo virtually everything I've done in it or to it.Wow, this thread grew quickly, I was going to suggest you reach behind the carpet up under passenger side for damp. Just in case you had wiring put through the grommet behind the battery as sometime fitters use the wrong grommet and push the roof drain grommet in by mistake.
I would try parking the other way round just to see if it makes a difference, just a thought
Try using this tool
Whatever you attach to the van if it’s surface temperature is below the dew point for the internal air temperature / relative humidity it will allow condensation.Dew Point Calculator
This free dew point calculator calculates dew point, relative humidity, or air temperature if given any of the other two values.www.calculator.net
Ultimately ventilation and heating is key in the colder months, avoiding using gas hobs will also help as burning LPG produces water.