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hrose
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Apr 02, 2018

Dehumidifier for TC

Hey

i used my TC last weekend and temperature was around -10°C / 14°F.

When i was waking up in the morning there was a lot of humidty on every Windows.

Id like to hear about a nice compact dehumidifier that works fine for small area like a TC.

Thanks

14 Replies

  • We always vent thru windows and or top hatch. We had moisture even under mattress prior to learning the venting thing. Do check under mattress if you have not done so.
  • I have the roof vent above the bed open about half way and will crack one of the lower sliding windows about 1/2". I have a Max Air cover over the vent so rain and snow don't come in.
    In my tent camping days the door on the tent was open most nights in the winter.
  • Were you opening a top vent and a lower window? This will create a very small undetectable draft and will pull the moisture out. They don't have to be cracked much, just about a 1/4" for a pass through window and 1/2 turn on the roof vent.

    Also, if you plan on camping much in cold weather and don't have thermo pane windows, use 1/2" foam board in the wondows you don't care seeing through and 1/16" acrylic for the ones you do. Easy to cut and file for a snug fit. I just use blue painters tape to hold the acrylic in while the foam board is cut snug enough to stay in place.

    With the foam, acrylic windows, and venting I don't have any problems down to about 0* with two people. If I notice some condensation trying to build up, I just open the window and/or vent a little more. When cooking I open up the window behind the stove and crank the roof vent another turn or two to remove the extra moisture, though the colder it is, the more I stay away from the high moisture cooking like boiling things.