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stephen_hale
Explorer
Nov 06, 2013

Remove storage moisture

I have been having trouble with mold on the interior wood in several locations of our 37 foot 5th wheel during storage.
What can I place inside the camper to remove moisture during storage where I don't have access to power? I do plan on cracking the roof vents for ventilation.
  • laknox's avatar
    laknox
    Nomad
    Nov 06, 2013
    dave17352 wrote:
    If you have electrical in storage i would buy a small dehumidifier and set it on 50 percent. Of course you have to have a place to drain too also. Real dehumidifiers do a great job.


    Even a couple 75-100w 110v bulbs left on will help warm the interior enough to keep condensation down.

    Lyle
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    dave17352
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2013
    If you have electrical in storage i would buy a small dehumidifier and set it on 50 percent. Of course you have to have a place to drain too also. Real dehumidifiers do a great job.
  • PegLW's avatar
    PegLW
    Explorer
    Nov 06, 2013
    "Damp Rid" bags! We've used them for years in our RV and cabin cruiser. Don't bother with the containers of Damp Rid. They work but are messy and a pain to deal with. The bags are wonderful! I buy ours at Lowes - 3 bags in a box for approx. $8. I hang 3 bags in various places in our 35' fifth wheel and have to put new ones up about every 6 weeks. These things will definitely pull moisture from the air!

    Peg

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