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Old 02-02-2015, 11:08 AM   #1
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Excessive Condensation in Cabinets

Camping in cold weather I found serious condensation in the rear cabinets. I would attribute it to a lack of insulation on the back corners. Also had condensation on the sides of the bedroom slide. Any ideas? Is there an after market fix. The condensation in the rear cabinets forms on the plastic corner strip at the extreme outside edge of the cabinet.
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Old 02-02-2015, 11:45 AM   #2
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Can't help you with info on the rear cabinets and haven't checked ours, but I get a lot of condensation on the inside of the front windshield (MH Georgetown 373). We make sure we use the exhaust fan when in the shower which has helped some, but wonder of other tricks others use to keep the condensation down when colder outside.
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Old 02-02-2015, 01:58 PM   #3
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Davis Instruments Air Dryer seems to help. Also DampRid . Both available at smile.Amazon.com
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Old 02-04-2015, 05:53 AM   #4
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Get a dehumidifier, have one and works well.
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Old 02-04-2015, 12:23 PM   #5
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x2 on the dehumidifier. I to had condensation in various areas of my 5r. Now I run my dehumidifier every time the humidity is above 70% (inside the RV) and 1) the windows have to be closed 2) winter camping, ceramic heaters, ensuring cabinets, bunk racks, bed and bath are opened until the dehumidifier shows below 40% on the LED.


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To big to put on the counter for drainage so I dump mine daily. It maintains 30-35% and has an auto feature too. Love it.
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X3 on the dehumidifier. You will also find the trailer will feel warmer.
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Old 02-04-2015, 02:21 PM   #7
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X3 dehumidifier ours is an Ivation
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Old 02-04-2015, 02:52 PM   #8
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excessive condencation in rear cabnets

thanks for the heads up, ichecked mine ok ,yes it does sound like a insulation problem maybe the mfg will give you some help .in the meantime dehumiders will help
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