Hello everyone,Well, last weekend was our last camping trip till spring. Now the not fun part. Just one question. I always cover our tt with an adco cover. We live in the mnts of VA. I've always left the roof vents open to vent out any moisture. I have vent covers over them so rain or snow won't be a problem but is this the right way? Or does it matter? Sometimes I feel like Forrest Gump.

I have always left mine open a bit. Just to allow the fresh air in.

kearlms wrote:I have always left mine open a bit. Just to allow the fresh air in.X 2:D

I have vent covers over mine to keep the rain out. They stay open all the time when the air conditioner is not running.

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atreis
Explorer
Nov 08, 2014
Closed, with a dehumidifying canister in the trailer. Otherwise, moisture builds up, especially during thaws.
PenMan
Explorer
Nov 08, 2014
I'm glad I don't leave mine open over the winter months. I had covers over mine on my last trailer and when it came spring camping time I discovered that one of the covers was in about 3000 little pieces. The trailer would have been full of snow and water if I had not closed the vents. The cover was only two years old.
Mr__C
Explorer
Nov 08, 2014
If anyone wants one, I've got a new in the box 24'-27' RV cover I don't need--getting a permanent rv port.

Located in Carroll Co, SW Va.

$200
Fisherman
Explorer
Nov 06, 2014
Cracked open but not enough to allow a squirrel rooms to start knawing and find a nice winter bedroom.
Jayco254
Explorer
Nov 06, 2014
I've got the Max Air vent cover and the way the louvers are angled I'm afraid a good hard blowing rain (50-60mph) would blow right in, so I keep my vent closed unless the fan is on.
bguy
Explorer
Nov 05, 2014
Closed
Closed
Closed
Closed

All four of them.

Every cabinet door and drawer ajar and the fridge pinned open.
Also have a couple small containers of kitty litter and some damp traps placed in strategic areas.
Nvr2loud
Explorer II
Nov 05, 2014
I close mine tightly. I have found the moisture level goes up during winter storage with them open. I put a moisture capturing cannister inside the trailer during storage.

X2 on opening the fridge and freezer doors. I also open every cupboard and cabinet door during winter storage. That creates a lot fewer 'private' mouse residence possibilities.
Cecilt
Explorer
Nov 05, 2014
Live in Roanoke. Cover mine with an Adco. Crack the vents about 2" all winter long. Not a problem in 5 years.
lushy
Explorer
Nov 05, 2014
One other winter storage tip:
It's also a good idea to leave your refrigerator and freezer doors cracked open while in storage. Helps prevent any moisture or mold from building up.
Merrykalia
Explorer
Nov 04, 2014
va camper wrote:
Thanks for the replies everybody. Feel better about it now. Hey merrykalia! Noticed you guys are from our neck of the woods. Ever camp host at claytor lake s.p.? It's a backyard stop for us. If you haven't,check it out sometime. Think you'll like it.

We camp host at Natural Tunnel, so I guess we are quite a bit of ways further west than you. (Wise Co.)