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Old 10-02-2014, 03:50 PM   #1
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Leaving a pup half way up?

While trying to find a leak last weekend, I wet the camper pretty well.
It's in the garage now. I wanted to avoid mildew, so I left it half way up to air out.
Is there any strain on the lift system leaving it in the half way position?
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Old 10-02-2014, 05:42 PM   #2
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You will be fine. I would not keep it that way for the whole winter but what you are doing is very common. People will routinely pop up the camper in the garage a bit like you are doing after having to pack it up during a rain storm.
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Old 10-02-2014, 05:47 PM   #3
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Cool thanks
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Old 10-02-2014, 07:13 PM   #4
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I had a roof leak and had to fix it. I popped half way up for 3 months to really dry it out.
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Old 10-02-2014, 07:25 PM   #5
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I put damp rid in all my campers that I have owned. Helps pull the moisture out. Even when camper is closed for the winter.
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Old 10-02-2014, 09:18 PM   #6
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Good tips.
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Old 10-02-2014, 11:08 PM   #7
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Take a 5 gallon bucket and put charcoal in it. The charcoal will draw out odor and moisture.
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Old 10-03-2014, 12:09 PM   #8
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Take a 5 gallon bucket and put charcoal in it. The charcoal will draw out odor and moisture.

Will any charcoal work?
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Take a 5 gallon bucket and put charcoal in it. The charcoal will draw out odor and moisture.
That is interesting. I have never heard of that before.

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Will any charcoal work?
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