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spoon059
Mar 25, 2014Explorer II
The best solution that I have found for humidity is to allow it to ventilate. I have vent covers in the bedroom skylight in front and bathroom skylight in the back. I leave both of them cracked open about an inch, which allows fresh air to flow through. Before I did this, I would have that damp smell in the camper. Since I started doing this, no more smell.
Bugs are harder. They can sneak into the basement compartments, which are rarely completely sealed from the interior of the RV. I would clean it really well when you are putting it in storage and get rid of any food scents. That will make your RV a less likely target for bugs.
I just keep my trailer plugged in year round (but I leave it in the backyard). Keeping it plugged in keeps the battery charged. If you don't have that option, I might suggest a solar battery trickle charger.
I always make sure to drain my water heater and open my low point drains when I am driving back from the campground to completely drain the water out of the camper. One time I forgot to drain my water heater and got that sulphur smell from bacteria in the water.
Hope this helps!
Bugs are harder. They can sneak into the basement compartments, which are rarely completely sealed from the interior of the RV. I would clean it really well when you are putting it in storage and get rid of any food scents. That will make your RV a less likely target for bugs.
I just keep my trailer plugged in year round (but I leave it in the backyard). Keeping it plugged in keeps the battery charged. If you don't have that option, I might suggest a solar battery trickle charger.
I always make sure to drain my water heater and open my low point drains when I am driving back from the campground to completely drain the water out of the camper. One time I forgot to drain my water heater and got that sulphur smell from bacteria in the water.
Hope this helps!
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