winter camping & moisture
anyone using any type dehumidifier?
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Winter camping in my damp climate condensation is a problem - mainly on aluminum window frames, the single-pane glass windows themselves and the metal frame of the escape hatch, plus the huge plastic moon roof (something some of the hard-side Shadow Cruisers had). All these things act as heat sinks and become cold enough for moisture to condense out onto them. Especially since we are often bringing wet clothing into the camper, plus boiling water in the kettle and heating food using the gas stove.
In winter we always camp with hookup so I've started bringing along a portable de-humidifier. It is a bit noisy, but less so than aircon, but it does strip the moisture from the air. Although it is a slow process - it won't dry out the camper in minutes, but it does help a lot. You need to keep the camper heated when running the de-humidifier though.
Steve.
In winter we always camp with hookup so I've started bringing along a portable de-humidifier. It is a bit noisy, but less so than aircon, but it does strip the moisture from the air. Although it is a slow process - it won't dry out the camper in minutes, but it does help a lot. You need to keep the camper heated when running the de-humidifier though.
Steve.
