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04-29-2017, 08:41 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: North Florida
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Hot weather storage of TT
In January I purchased my first TT, A Salem Hemisphere 272RL. I live in North Florida, and since this will be my first summer I would like to get some input on anything I might need to do for times when my TT isn't in use such as a dehumidifier, etc. I have it under roof, so the sun isn't an issue, but I am concerned about just heat and humidity. Right now, I just have a couple of damp-rids in the unit. Can anyone in hot southern climates advise on what they are doing, or if nothing else is necessary?
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04-29-2017, 09:16 PM
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Location: Central Texas
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I keep my Windjammer under cover during the summer in central Texas (except when we are traveling). We don't have the same humidity as in even northern Florida, but I keep the overhead vents open and a couple of side vents. That keeps some air flow going, at least.
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04-29-2017, 09:25 PM
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Location: North Florida
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Thanks for responding David R. I'm most concerned about mold or wood warping etc. Glad to hear that venting has been sufficient for you.
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04-29-2017, 09:25 PM
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Location: Waynesville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by david_reaves
I keep my Windjammer under cover during the summer in central Texas (except when we are traveling). We don't have the same humidity as in even northern Florida, but I keep the overhead vents open and a couple of side vents. That keeps some air flow going, at least.
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Good advice,install MaxxAir Vent covers also and you can also leave the Vents Open while going down the Road as well! Youroo!!
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04-29-2017, 09:32 PM
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Location: North Florida
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Thanks Youroo. I'll look into the vent covers.
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04-30-2017, 12:21 PM
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When I had offshore boats I'd put desiccant pots around, including the bilge. Amazing how much water they collect.
I'm not sure how pulling humid air in and pushing it out works, other than having fresh air movement.
There are lots of versions of this product out there.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/DampRid-RV-and-Boat-Moisture-Absorber/16627481?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid= 22222222228009418936&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=42967035 512&wl4=pla-81459107912&wl5=9030350&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl1 0=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=16627481&wl13=&veh=sem
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04-30-2017, 12:32 PM
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Location: Michigan/Florida
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I leave our Cedar Creek Cottage on site in central Florida and all we do is leave both AC's on at 88 degrees and put 3 of the large Damp Rids in with all vents and windows closed. With no damp or heat problems.
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04-30-2017, 12:51 PM
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Location: North Florida
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Thanks for the responses guys, that helps a lot.
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04-30-2017, 01:01 PM
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Location: Florida
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Partially open roof vents. Pull down all shades. Leave the cabinet doors and closet drawers open If your using damp-rid place them in shower or some container because they WILL collect water become saturated and may over flow causing water damage. Haven t had warping but slight swelling
Check unit frequently i.e. Every 2 weeks or so you can observe what's going on and adjust
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04-30-2017, 01:20 PM
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Location: Pensacola, FL
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Here in Pensacola the summer is usually 90/90 (Temp. & Humidity). I leave the camper outside in the sun. The interior temps get to about 125 degrees which drops the humidity to the 40-50 range (just like our home's attic). The added bonus is that no bugs will survive inside either, so it's a win-win.
I wax the exterior twice a year, and that keeps the chalking to a minimum.
My exterior is white. Dark colors might not do as well.
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04-30-2017, 01:28 PM
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Humid Florida
Our fifth wheel is in the driveway - beachside Daytona Beach. Keep the roof vents open always. Go in from time to time to work on/check on things and leave door open and a couple windows while doing so. Amazingly no major mildew, rats, bugs yet, but am constantly checking (treat it the same as in the stick house when you live in Florida). Beachside, we do have constant breezes though.
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04-30-2017, 02:15 PM
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We are also in North FL, and ours is kept under a roof/cover and mostly shielded from the sun. Same camper since 06, i leave the bath vent open about half way (it has a max air cover) and we use damp-rid, one container in the tub, one in the kitchen sink in case of overflow or spill. We have never had a mold issue with ours. Only issue over time is critters chewing on the LP hose from the tanks to the camper. They chewed a hole thru it twice. I now have one of the spring looking guards on the hose.
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04-30-2017, 04:00 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 35
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Summertime storage in Florida
I live in the greater Orlando area and learned the hard way about not taking steps to prevent mold and mildew in my travel trailer. I keep the trailer inside a large barn type structure and thought by being out of the sun with the windows open and the top vent open I would be OK...not so. On the first camping trip I found mildew EVERYWHERE...a nightmare! I finally got it all cleaned up, but now run a dehumidifier AND my a/c set on 85. I check on the unit almost daily and find I still need to empty the water bucket in the dehumid device every couple of weeks!!!!! My advice: DON'T CHANCE IT! At least if you live in a hot climate like Florida I believe you need to keep the a/c on 24/7.
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04-30-2017, 05:45 PM
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We live in Texas and keep our camper under covered storage. We keep 2 damp-rids placed in dishtubs in case of leakage, one in the kitchen, one in the bathrrom.
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04-30-2017, 06:09 PM
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Im in central Florida where it's hot and humid as hell. I don't take any chances on my trailer. When it's parked at the house I have the AC on and set to about 88 to 90 that way it keeps it from warping things in there. At our dealership there were units that sat over the summer and cabinets warped and sink covers warped. I find the unit comes on a few times during the real heat of the day but to me it's worth the electric
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04-30-2017, 06:44 PM
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Damp Rid placed in a few strategic locations throughout the camper will do an excellent job keeping humidity in check.
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