Dehumidifier Question

[docsouce]

I have a smaller (22ft) Class C RV. It will be sitting a little longer than usual this summer and I am thinking that the use of a dehumidifier would be a good idea. I have searched the forums here and on the internet and there are some good suggestions. I really prefer to get the opinions of the folks here, I trust it more. I live near providence RI and the humidity is usually above 70% and I have 30 amp shore power.

[2naEagle]

docsouce wrote:
I have a smaller (22ft) Class C RV. It will be sitting a little longer than usual this summer and I am thinking that the use of a dehumidifier would be a good idea. I have searched the forums here and on the internet and there are some good suggestions. I really prefer to get the opinions of the folks here, I trust it more. I live near providence RI and the humidity is usually above 70% and I have 30 amp shore power.

I have been using this one and have been very satisfied with it.

[wolfe10]

What we find (real world) is that set at 50% humidity, it removes a lot of water the first 24 hours. After that, assuming that the coach is not left with open windows, it removes very little. Said another way, once removed, it doesn't come back unless you introduce more humid air.

[MEXICOWANDERER]

Some Tips

• Left unattended it is not inconceivable to find an accumulation of 20 plus gallons of condensate over several months 24/7
• Being it's virtually an A/C with no exhaust it would be no surprise to find interior temps 10 degrees warmer if left running 24/7
• Night time for 6 hours would really dry the air. Midnight to six.

Living feet from the tropical ocean provided me with a vertical learning curve 😞

[Sam_Spade]

YOu already have a dehumidifier....probably.
It is the Air Conditioner that you already have.

If you set the temperature between 80 and 85, it should run enough to keep things from getting saturated and might not use any more power than a separate dehumidifier.

Since that probably would require keeping the 12 V ON, you need to check the float voltage of your converter.

[chast]

We have used a dehumidifier in Florida for many years when our motorhome is stored there for the summer. We disconnect everything and run an extension cord from the pedestal up through the basement and in to the dehumidifier. Doing this eliminates the motorhome being plugged in so the converter is not working, the batteries do not get overcharged while we are away and in case of any lightning strikes, we are safe.

[wolfe10]

Just get a 30 pint house-type dehumidifier.

If at your home where it is easy to empty the reservoir, just plug it in and set to 50% humidity.

If remote location, secure it well on the kitchen counter and let it drain into the sink/gray tank.

Just do a search for "Ratings home dehumidifiers". Frigidaire 30 pints get good ratings.