Smell/odor in trailer

[sageless]

I have a 2007 33' Crossroads Cruiser TT, that is is pristine condition. We keep it stored inside when not in use. Every since we have owned it, we have noticed a very slight, but distinct odor.

Its not offensive to me, but bothers the wife. We only notice it when we first enter the trailer. When we bring things home that have been in the trailer (even for a few days), we notice the same odor. Anything absorbent like towels, fabric, clothes, etc. pick up this odor.

As stated the odor is very distinct and seems to me to be chemical in nature. I suspect it may be coming from the glue in the paneling or perhaps formalehide used in the paneling or fabrics.

When speaking to people in the RV business, most tell me the fumes from formalehide should be long gone by now.

Any thoughts about what could be causing this? And especially how to get rid of it?

[rockhillmanor]

If it is not the formaldehyde in the trailer walls, it could be your gray tank is dirty. The smell coming from a dirty gray tank can be really nasty.

Before you store your TT do you flush and clean out both of the holding tanks??

My Rv's never get parked without first flushing out both tanks with a couple of fill and dump load of fresh water. Then I put a bottle of lemon cleaner down the gray and a little bit of water. Same thing with the black after flushing I pour a little bit of black tank chemicals and then some water to cover bottom of both tanks.

I Never put them away without flushing and never put them away totally empty.

[westend]

My wife parked a scented candle in the trailer about a year ago. That's the only thing I smell when I first enter.

[old_guy]

something that removes odor is ammonia. put some in a tin loaf pan on the table and leave it in the TT for a day or two. should remove the odor for you

[AmericalVette]

sageless wrote:
I have a 2007 33' Crossroads Cruiser TT, that is is pristine condition. We keep it stored inside when not in use. Every since we have owned it, we have noticed a very slight, but distinct odor.

I know exactly what you are talking about, as I've experienced the same issues. The suggestion to use charcoal is great, and remember to open up all cabinets, etc.

[coolmom42]

Was it smoked in before you owned it?

[hawkeye-08]

If stored inside, you should be able to leave windows open and get the odor gone. Fabreeze the fabrics, etc. Also put an open bag of plain charcoal briquettes in there (they absorb odors).

Do you use any type of chemicals in the black or grey tanks?

Is it throughout or more in one area?

After back surgery, I had a super powerful sense of smell and taste. I could have found the source for you at that time... it lasted a few months before it cleared up.

[Dick_B]

Don't know for sure until the odor is isolated. Agree that paneling odor should be gone by now.
Could it be a dead animal?
How about inviting some RV neighbors into the rig to use their nose's. I'm thinking Fresh Wave might help. Fabreeze all the stuffed furniture?