Possible RV Restore
1990 Georgie Boy Cruise Air III Does this model have metal framing(roof/walls)? Thanks in advance
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I did a lot of research after I bought my '84 Allegro. It had sat abandoned in a tow yard for about 6 years and had several leaks. I didn't know if it had any mold, but I'm slightly asthmatic and my daughter is asthmatic. I once had a realtor show me a property that had been condemned due to black mold growth. We entered the property, past the do not enter stickers, and I immediately could not breathe. Scary stuff.
From what I've read, mold won't survive the wild temperature swings (at least here in the Northeast) that an RV is exposed to (unless you're living in it full-time, keeping temperature and humidity high). The spores, however, are hardy and will cause the mold to grow once the conditions are right again (warmth, darkness and moisture).
I did not find anything in my RV that looked like mold (black or otherwise). What I did find was LOTS of mildew. A fine, black coating of it on EVERYTHING. I thought the upholstery was stained with black grease or something. I used Microban to thoroughly clean EVERY surface, every piece of furniture and inside of every cabinet. I've opened up walls and floors and haven't found any mold. Some rot, which is different, but no mold. I sealed it all up and let it dry out and continue to monitor the roof and other areas for leaks.
I spend a lot of time in the RV, and my daughter to a lesser extent, and it doesn't bother us at all. No bad smells, no growth of anything. I wouldn't condemn an RV out of fear of mold unless you can see a lot of active growth. In my case I didn't see any at all.
From what I've read, mold won't survive the wild temperature swings (at least here in the Northeast) that an RV is exposed to (unless you're living in it full-time, keeping temperature and humidity high). The spores, however, are hardy and will cause the mold to grow once the conditions are right again (warmth, darkness and moisture).
I did not find anything in my RV that looked like mold (black or otherwise). What I did find was LOTS of mildew. A fine, black coating of it on EVERYTHING. I thought the upholstery was stained with black grease or something. I used Microban to thoroughly clean EVERY surface, every piece of furniture and inside of every cabinet. I've opened up walls and floors and haven't found any mold. Some rot, which is different, but no mold. I sealed it all up and let it dry out and continue to monitor the roof and other areas for leaks.
I spend a lot of time in the RV, and my daughter to a lesser extent, and it doesn't bother us at all. No bad smells, no growth of anything. I wouldn't condemn an RV out of fear of mold unless you can see a lot of active growth. In my case I didn't see any at all.
