Trailer Vented With Furnace On?
DW thinks opening vents or windows with the furnace on will help cut down on condensation. I'd just as soon close it up tight & not lose the heat. Aaaand, discuss....
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mike-s wrote:darsben1 wrote:Bzzzzt. Wrong Answer. I'll claim that the OP breathes whether the furnace is on or not.
RESPIRATION IS THE ANSWER to your question.
Mike, you need to get your buzzer fixed. Google is your friend.
People breathe out lots of moisture. If you sit in a camper or car with no heat on - the walls, ceiling, furniture, everything will get covered in frost in a couple hours. Cold air can't hold as much moisture, so it will condense (and freeze) immediately and fall, stick, or blow wherever. If you've ever been outside on a calm winter day, you'll see that frost on your clothing near your face.
Warm the temperature up, and the air holds that moisture and it does not end up on anything. Cool the moist air (like on a cold wall or window) and the moisture will condense on the cooler surface.
Venting the camper pushes that moist air outside and replaces it with drier air. You'll still have condensation - just less of it.
