Gary Magin Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 I would like to get some input on what the best type of coach De-humidification methods would be best when storing the coach in northern Florida during the winter. It will be plugged into power. Just leaving vents open has resulted in mildew.
DavidL Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 A standard house / basement humidifier with the drain exiting the RV. Certainly you could drain to the Grey tank, but eventually that will fill.
Dr4Film Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 I run my AC's when it is warm enough or when too cold I run the Heat Pumps. My coach is parked under my house so it has 50 amp power and water.
Steven P Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 I live in South Alabama where humidity is a large part of the reason Southern women have large hairstyles. I keep mine in an enclosed non-climate controlled storage and am unable to cycle the ACs. I use 2 of the large Damp rid containers and change those out when it's time. I order refills from Amazon. So far so good. 1
trailmug Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 Standalone dehumidifier would probably work ok. Only difference vs the rooftops is that it'll add heat (which helps drive down the RH), and have less potential for unattended leaks if the rooftop condensate finds its way inside. Could probably drain to shower and leave grey open to the ground if the tank starts out truly empty. Finding a hole otherwise might prove difficult. Damprid works ok for us in Indiana but nowhere near the humidity you're probably dealing with. Main thing is you need to get the humidity down (or temperature up) in the evening when the temps go down.. it'll condense on surfaces and make dew. An oil-filled heater on a timer might even might do ok..
Blacknight Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 Luckly I have the coach stored at home with 50amp power. I run a standalone dehumidifer and check every couple of days. In addition, I set the A/C at 82 degrees in the summer and the heat pumps in the winter at 40 degrees. I have noticed the digital thermometer stays between 39 and 45 on days whens it's in the low 30's, so I think insulation is good. The nicest thing Ive noticed is how fresh the air smells in the coach- its worth the extra $30.00 a month to keep everything clean.
vanwill52 Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 Some of the Frigidaire brand dehumidifiers include a pump to pump the condensate out. About $300. Free shipping. Amazon. Frigidaire 50 Pint Dehumidifier w/Pump
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