Condensation and Roof Construction Concerns
Hi folks. I'm seeking info from you guys who've been doing this a while. This is my second winter in our FW as a camp host in northern Louisiana. I don't remember seeing any condesation last winter bu...
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JIMNLIN wrote:JKrussow wrote:
Just living in your rig creates moisture in the air and cooking and showering increases it rapidly. Since getting a dehumidifier our moisture problem is gone. Since the unit produces heat while in use we only use it in the winter and it pulls about a gallon of water out of the air in a 24 hour period. We have a 499 sq ft 5th wheel.
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We tried the crack the roof vent(s) and a window but all that did was create a cold drafty interior and the central heater running 22/7 and did nothing for moisture on the walls and windows.
We even tried the fans and a couple of ceramic heaters but it did nothing for the wall/windows sweat issue.
Bought a dehumidifier and was a big help.
Bought another and the two together cured our interior moisture problems.
This 30' unit with a super slide had the usual R7 walls roof and floor and too many windows (13). Adding mobilehome skirting and 1/8" Lexan inside all those windows didn't help with the moisture issue but sure made a warmer interior.
Jimnlin, thanks. Since this is a military campground I don't think they will let me skirt the FW, even though I am one of the Hosts. But, I have wondered if it would help with the overall warmth though. Do you have a recommendation on a dehumidifier? Brand, type, size? So, the lexan didn't help but did make things feel more comfortable? I've read about some using the foil backed bubble insulation mat'l. Was the lexan a different way to accomplish the same thing?
