Hamlet
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Post by Hamlet on Dec 11, 2020 13:00:03 GMT -8
I went outside to get something out of Hamlet yesterday and noticed what seems like an excessive amount of dampness. We haven’t put the cover on yet, and in a decade we’ve never had a problem. Considering we live in western Washington, that’s saying a lot. Any thoughts as to the cause? We’re thinking of putting in a little portable dehumidifier. Any other ideas? Nothing smells moldy, but the towels and linens are lol damp. I want to make sure we address this before we put him to bed for the winter.
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PT
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Post by PT on Dec 11, 2020 15:49:12 GMT -8
I'd get the air inside moving, heat it up and see if that helps. Can you get an electric heater and a fan in there - crack the windows a little too? We get freezing fog and "air stagnation" warnings down here in north central Oregon and the worst days can be damp and cold all day long but it's rare. Is Hamlet in the exact same spot as in years past? I've walked through small areas where cold damp air just likes to settle for some reason...
It's 38 and drizzling here today - sun has not been out at all. I just walked out to the '64 Aloha and felt the bedding. I don't know if I'd call it damp but It has probably absorbed a little moisture from the atmosphere and doesn't feel bone dry. Hopefully that's what's going on with Hamlet. Keep us posted and good luck :-)
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John Palmer
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Post by John Palmer on Dec 11, 2020 17:39:14 GMT -8
Maybe leave an "old style" 60 watt incandescent lamp turned on, for the heat. Air movement is important. Crack a side window open, and leave the vent cracked open. You want air to exchange, air in, air out.
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Post by aries on Dec 11, 2020 18:07:10 GMT -8
I left the windows open for a few days thinking the dampness would at least to a minimal yet the cushions stayed damp.Tried heating the trailer for a few days and the windows dripped more moisture than just leaving them open.I bought the 4 lb tub of damp rid and an odor genie at WMart they seem to be working fine for being under a carport,I left a couple widows slightly open for ventilation.In realizing everyone stows there trailer differently this option may for some. 😉
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Post by turbodaddy on Dec 12, 2020 20:24:14 GMT -8
Here on Cape Cod the winters in recent years have been fluky. Temps go from 25F to 57F (as it is now) in a couple hours. Our high temp might be 20F in a few days. Our camper is outside without any cover 24/7. I leave just one window slightly cracked all year 'round and use shrink wrap on the screens in winter (storm windows). Sometimes the shellac on lower surfaces actually gets milky when the humidity gets really high, but I've learned that it goes away when things dry out a bit.
As John said, ventilation is the key, don't be afraid of cold temps. If you have no leaks everything should be OK.
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Post by oakback on Dec 14, 2020 6:21:50 GMT -8
Here in humid Florida (currently 89%), I always have a small electric dehumidifier running inside. When at home I leave my camper plugged into 15A shore power. For us, air movement alone won't work. I've seen damp things go to mildew hanging on a line outside.
My neighbors with a motorhome say Damp Rid hanging bags work well, but be sure not to drive/tow with them inside, or it'll make a huge mess.
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Post by Hamlet on Dec 14, 2020 9:37:22 GMT -8
Thanks, everyone. We have been lucky, there’s no sign of mildew and everything still smells fresh. We’re going to try the lightbulb first as it seems the most energy/resource efficient way for us. We’ll move on to other solutions if we need to.
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