So, just purchased Winnebago Adventurer to start fulltiming in. I'm in the stage where I test it out at a stick-and-brick to have all of the advantages of a house in case I'm missing something, etc.
One of my first problems is how damp my clothing is. It's been raining pretty decently here, and I can't stand how everything feels! Is that a problem that many of you have? How do you deal with that when you fulltime? Am I stuck with just running a dehumidifier? I plan on doing a lot of boondocking after my solar panels are installed. Any help would be very appreciated. :)
GENECOP said
10:54 PM Jun 10, 2013
Are you running the AC?
Lucky Mike said
11:13 PM Jun 10, 2013
as Gene has said.....run the A/C it will remove the moisture in the coach or you need to get a dehumidifier.....as far as boondocking you will have to deal with it a little .....if you run a dehumidifier of the batteries it will deplete your power as fast as running the A/C or running the fridge off the inverter
normally rain as its coming down lately is not normal so the dampness is a pain......most of my clothes are stored in tubs or bags right after they are dried and this keeps the dampness down......another thing is to keep window opening to a minimum during damp weather.....the more moisture you let in the more you will need to get rid of.
if you have an electric heater you might try running it in the morning or evening while your generator is running to charge batteries ,crack the roof vents or once you get the room pretty warm turn on your power vent and it will pull the moisture out some.
takes a little to getting used to but you will learn a few tricks here and there as you go along and it all gets better!!
cherylbrv said
11:37 PM Jun 10, 2013
As always, this forum is great! One more thing I didn't know I didn't know!!!
SnowGypsy said
11:59 PM Jun 10, 2013
Google "non-electric dehumidifier" and you'll come up with a couple of different products that dry the air, we bought a lot of it in the past. Basically, it is pellet/crystal that pulls moisture out of the air. Even Wal-Mart sells one of the products and I think it is near the laundry and cleaning aisle usually. It sort of works like kitty litter in a way.
WestWardHo said
04:22 AM Jun 11, 2013
Or come out to the far West where humidity is not a problem. 😂
Sherry
NWescapee said
05:04 AM Jun 11, 2013
OK Sherry, you obviously haven't spend a winter in the Pacific Northwest on the Wet (aka West) side of the Cascades. Humidity in the winter, oh yeah, it's a problem for some of us in the West.
Our winter solution to the humidity and damp feeling of everything, including the furniture was a small "button" type heater that we bought at a marine store, it's not meant for heating, just for keeping things at an even temp and preventing the buildup of moisture. Meant for boats but works just as well in an RV in the wet climate to prevent dampness, especially if you're not moving frequently. When we're on the move we don't notice it as much, but sitting in the driveway we noticed even the wall paper would take on a slightly damp feel if we didn't run it. Let me know if you need the brand name, we're sorting through stuff now and I know I saw it in the stack in the garage of items we haven't decided if we need to take with us long term.
So, just purchased Winnebago Adventurer to start fulltiming in. I'm in the stage where I test it out at a stick-and-brick to have all of the advantages of a house in case I'm missing something, etc.
One of my first problems is how damp my clothing is. It's been raining pretty decently here, and I can't stand how everything feels! Is that a problem that many of you have? How do you deal with that when you fulltime? Am I stuck with just running a dehumidifier? I plan on doing a lot of boondocking after my solar panels are installed. Any help would be very appreciated. :)
normally rain as its coming down lately is not normal so the dampness is a pain......most of my clothes are stored in tubs or bags right after they are dried and this keeps the dampness down......another thing is to keep window opening to a minimum during damp weather.....the more moisture you let in the more you will need to get rid of.
if you have an electric heater you might try running it in the morning or evening while your generator is running to charge batteries ,crack the roof vents or once you get the room pretty warm turn on your power vent and it will pull the moisture out some.
takes a little to getting used to but you will learn a few tricks here and there as you go along and it all gets better!!
Sherry
Our winter solution to the humidity and damp feeling of everything, including the furniture was a small "button" type heater that we bought at a marine store, it's not meant for heating, just for keeping things at an even temp and preventing the buildup of moisture. Meant for boats but works just as well in an RV in the wet climate to prevent dampness, especially if you're not moving frequently. When we're on the move we don't notice it as much, but sitting in the driveway we noticed even the wall paper would take on a slightly damp feel if we didn't run it. Let me know if you need the brand name, we're sorting through stuff now and I know I saw it in the stack in the garage of items we haven't decided if we need to take with us long term.