Bed and canvas questions please help

Lemonhead78 wrote:
The first thing I notice when it's time to come home after a camping trip is the foldable mattress is moist on the bottom. Or damp . Moist/damp is this normal with these beds ? Is their a way to prevent it ? To be clear I mean the underside of mattress that I'm not in contact with.
The other concern I have is the canvas above me. It's only been used for one season but it's starting to get a little smelly. How do you guys clean yours to keep it fresh smelling ? Thanks

Warm air rises. If you're seeing moisture from condensation on the bottom of your mattress, you probably just need a vapor barrier under it. It's coming from the ground at night as the air cools outside, it seeps up from underneath the trailer. Also wouldn't hurt to make sure there's no gaps in the bed frame for that warm moist air to infiltrate. ('Warm' is relative).

There are many spray treatments for canvas after a camping trip before it's stored but the best way to 'prevent' smells is to dry and air it before storage. If possible. There were times in the PNW, where I'd spray it with a weak bleach and water solution because it was impossible to get a day that wasn't moisture ladden for it to dry properly.