Getting rid of campfire smoke odor

[KnowNuthin]

On our last outing we were enjoying a campfire which was located approximately 20’ from our trailer. Unfortunately the wind continuously shifted and, at times, blew the smoke directly at our FW.

Most unfortunately of all was the fact I had the Fantastic Fan running in the living room and the vent open in the bedroom... pulled quite a bit of that smoke right into the trailer... enough so that the smoke detector began wailing in protest.

We drove home (approximately 1,000 miles) with all the roof vents open to ventilate the trailer... it helped a bit but there’s still a noticeable smoke smell.

We can’t let the trailer sit with all the windows/vents open as we live in a rather windy and dusty environment.

Is there a method or product for removing campfire smoke odors from out FW?

Edit: I did a search here—all the search returned was for mitigating cigarette/cigar smoke... I imagine our three hours of campfire smoke would be different than 6 years of cigarette lounges... no?

[drsteve]

Dick_B wrote:
Be sure to read up on ozone generators before spending good money. Apparently ozone is not necessarily an RVers friend if you want to purge an enclosure where people will occupy it. Just sayin'.

X2 Ozone is a very strong oxidizer. Overexposure to ozone can corrode metal and make some plastics brittle.

[Terryallan]

On the other hand. I love the way a camper smells when it smells like a campfire. I thought that was how they are supposed to smell. I am always disappointed when the smell fades away.

It is the biggest reason I camp. They won't let me have a fire at the motel

[Songbirds]

what about the following suggestion, Air Out, wash what you can and Tough Odor Matchup The following may be helping a bowl of Vinegar as it airs out. Neutralize Skunk Odors This may be helpful showing 8-tips for removing Odors.Removing Odors from RV

Works for us or should I say, my wife as I'm just walking odor, but she loves me. Stink and all.

[CFerguson]

A product I use for odors (such as pet odors) is Odo Kill or Odo Kleen (the latter has disinfectant added). Usually soldthru pet stores. I have found that if you can get the OdoKill spray on it, it works.

[Dick_B]

Be sure to read up on ozone generators before spending good money. Apparently ozone is not necessarily an RVers friend if you want to purge an enclosure where people will occupy it. Just sayin'.

[Crowe]

Never even heard of an ozone generator. Could have used one over the years!

[IAMICHABOD]

KnowNuthin wrote:
Thanks for the replies... are these “permanent” fixes or something I would need to repeat on occasion?

...I guess what I’m really asking is: Did I taint my trailer for good?!?

After using my Ozone Generator for 4-8 hours it stayed clean and clear of odors,until It happened again :S then I did the same thing and again clean and odor free....still that way after 5 years.

Now I know how to clean it up if it happens again.

[BillyBob_Jim]

KnowNuthin wrote:
Thanks for the replies... are these “permanent” fixes or something I would need to repeat on occasion?

...I guess what I’m really asking is: Did I taint my trailer for good?!?

I've smoked out many trailers over the years. It will eventually air itself out. Don't sweat the small stuff. Its going to get smoked again anyway unless you stay away from campgrounds.

[KnowNuthin]

Thanks for the replies... are these “permanent” fixes or something I would need to repeat on occasion?

...I guess what I’m really asking is: Did I taint my trailer for good?!?

[BillyBob_Jim]

Dick_B wrote:
Just think how you would feel if the smoke was from an adjacent site!

Just think how you would feel if you booked a campsite at a campground with the knowledge they permit campfires and have fire rings, and someone actually used them. How dare they?

[MURPHY55347]

Google "air sponge"

[Dick_B]

Just think how you would feel if the smoke was from an adjacent site!

[Dukecity426]

This may sound all too easy,but take a bowl, and fill it with fresh coffee grounds, and leave it in the coach as long as possible. We had a similar problem with a car that we bought. The person that owned it before us was a cigarette smoker, put a bowl of fresh coffee grounds on the floor in front of the back seat, and in about a week no more smell. Hope this helps.

[IAMICHABOD]

I have used my Ozone Generator to remove smoke smell in the RV,They can be rented in your area most likely.

[ppine]

My favorite smell in the world.
I became a forester so I could be around it more.