Condensation

[Dorrie]

Good Morning all

Hope some input can help hubby and I. Have a 2015 Montana HC HM293RK.
We have the RV sitting in a CG (is near water, ocean) and try to figure how to get rid of the condensation that is on the Windows in the morning. Days are ranging 50 to 60, nights high 30 to mid 40. Only heat on at night is the portable heater in bedroom now. But when temps hit freezing temps will have one in kitchen. Did put that window plastic that you shrink using the hair dryer only on the Windows next to our recliners and bed (no draft on us). First did not have the bathroom vent and a kitchen window about a crack. So we did that last night and it was worse. Oh also had the ceiling fan on low last night to have air movement. I will be buying couple of the humid dri containers to see if that will help.
So are we missing something or condensation on the window norm being near Water?
Thank you.

[rhagfo]

Get a dehumidifier from HD or Lowes. We are on the Pacific coast, and have zero indoor condensation on single pain windows.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Frigidaire-30-Pint-Dehumidifier-with-Effortless-Humidity-Control-White/44122374?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227032034336&wl0=&wl1=s&wl2=c&wl3=59969215832&wl4=pla-122979581072&wl5=1027744&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=44122374&wl13=&veh=sem

[rhagfo]

I might add that we managed to keep our condensation pretty controlled before the dehumidifier by doing the following;
Always run bathroom vent fan while showering.
Always run range hood vent fan when cooking, or heating water. We would place the electric hot pot on the stove top and run fan while heating.
Running gas furnace will not add moisture to inside of trailer, as the combustion is only using outside air, and exhaust to the outside.
Using portable propane heaters inside WILL add moisture to the inside air, and DEPLETE OXYGEN.

[sourdough]

As rhagfo said, get a dehumidifier. We are on the coast in FL. The first year or two condensation was an issue and we did all the standard things and we could control it pretty well. Finally bought the dehumidifier (Lowe's, Hisense, 35 pint) and we no longer have any problems. I am constantly amazed how much water comes out of the air. I use it in conjunction with the AC (when we need to run it) to keep the humidity at about 50% and we are comfortable....even though we come from semi arid country!

[Dorrie]

Thanks all. Think we will invest in a dehumidifier. We use electric portable heaters and use the exhaust fans showering ( but we use the CG bathhouse mostly) and cooking. So for the size of this RV a tabletop dehumidifier be good? That is if there is a tabletop

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[sourdough]

I don't know if there is such a thing as a table top unit but I can say that mine would not fit on a table....unless it was very sturdy.

For the size of your trailer I would get nothing smaller than what I have and it's probably 26"Hx14"Wx12"D - just sitting here looking at it guestimating. It sits at the end of our kitchen island. It probably weighs 30-40 lbs. empty (without water - again guestimating).

If I were you I would go online and look at Lowe's or HD and see what they have - and again, I wouldn't go any smaller than the 35 pt. unit I have. Don't know that you need a 70 pint unit nor how big they are. I think I got mine on sale at Lowe's for $140? or so.

[Dorrie]

I don't know if there is such a thing as a table top unit but I can say that mine would not fit on a table....unless it was very sturdy.

For the size of your trailer I would get nothing smaller than what I have and it's probably 26"Hx14"Wx12"D - just sitting here looking at it guestimating. It sits at the end of our kitchen island. It probably weighs 30-40 lbs. empty (without water - again guestimating).

If I were you I would go online and look at Lowe's or HD and see what they have - and again, I wouldn't go any smaller than the 35 pt. unit I have. Don't know that you need a 70 pint unit nor how big they are. I think I got mine on sale at Lowe's for $140? or so.Thank you

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[CrazyCain]

We have 2 jugs of damn rid, 2 electric heaters, have the Bath vent open 1/2 with fan, one fan blowing in front in the bedroom, one fan blowing at the back dining area windows (with one window opened a bit). Zero condensation. When temps are in the single digits, we put up 1/4 inch pink foam insulationboard on the back windows ( inside) to help even more..Brrrrrrrrr


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[Pull Toy]

Hey Crazy... it's Dam"P" Rid, and it's great stuff!!! LOL

As to the problem, there's such a thing as too weather-tite. Every time you exhale you add moisture to the air, and a certain amount of moisture is a good thing, even at home we keep a window cracked to ventilate. If you have moderate humidity, you will feel warmer at lower temp's. Also you will see a difference in static shock and electronics are happier.

Before I spent big buck$ for a dehumidifier, I would try some of the afore mentioned Damp Rid (Wal-Mart) to moderate "Too Much" Humidity. If you only have a little frost on the windows in the a.m., but it clears during the day... well we used to call him "Jack Frost" before all these newfangled inventions!

Good Luck,

[kfxgreenie]

I would recommend a Frigidaire Dehumidifier if you are going to go the standard route. The Frigidaire Dehu's carry a 5 year warranty on the sealed system, and chances are with these new Chinese Dehu's that do not last worth a darn, you will get a replacement or 2 in that 5 year period.

[CrazyCain]

Hey Crazy... it's Dam"P" Rid, and it's great stuff!!! LOL

As to the problem, there's such a thing as too weather-tite. Every time you exhale you add moisture to the air, and a certain amount of moisture is a good thing, even at home we keep a window cracked to ventilate. If you have moderate humidity, you will feel warmer at lower temp's. Also you will see a difference in static shock and electronics are happier.

Before I spent big buck$ for a dehumidifier, I would try some of the afore mentioned Damp Rid (Wal-Mart) to moderate "Too Much" Humidity. If you only have a little frost on the windows in the a.m., but it clears during the day... well we used to call him "Jack Frost" before all these newfangled inventions!

Good Luck,

LOL, oops on the mis spell.. LOLOL..We are not "too weather tight at all" The foam blocks most of the drafts that pour into the trailer when it gets too cold. Must be doing something right though because the place is around 67 and it is cozy and sleep like babies!:popcorn:

[ctbruce]

CrazyCain, maybe your ghosts learned how to use the forum?

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[sourdough]

I would recommend a Frigidaire Dehumidifier if you are going to go the standard route. The Frigidaire Dehu's carry a 5 year warranty on the sealed system, and chances are with these new Chinese Dehu's that do not last worth a darn, you will get a replacement or 2 in that 5 year period.


We've had this one 2 years and it works great. A Frigidaire would probably be OK but I've not had good luck with Frigidaire products. The fridge we bought for our mountain house is the loudest thing I've ever heard.....on the other hand, the dish washer we bought for a different house is the quietest I've ever heard....?? The fridge was the only one available in the size we needed and the dishwasher was the only one without a stainless steel interior so that's what we got.

[bobbecky]

The only time we had a severe condensation problem was about four years ago, and it turned out to be from a water leak from around the frame of one of our windows. Once we resolved the leak and dried out the inside, carpet and everything else, no more condensation. We had been north of Kansas City, MO, and had been experiencing a lot of rain and very cold weather, and even with all that, it all dried out after the leak was fixed.

[rhagfo]

Thanks all. Think we will invest in a dehumidifier. We use electric portable heaters and use the exhaust fans showering ( but we use the CG bathhouse mostly) and cooking. So for the size of this RV a tabletop dehumidifier be good? That is if there is a tabletop

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We have a 5er about the same size as yours and have a 30 pint GE, we hide it under the kitchen table and it is out of the way and works great.

[CrazyCain]

CrazyCain, maybe your ghosts learned how to use the forum?

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Starting to wonder that my self Chip!
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[kfxgreenie]

We've had this one 2 years and it works great. A Frigidaire would probably be OK but I've not had good luck with Frigidaire products. The fridge we bought for our mountain house is the loudest thing I've ever heard.....on the other hand, the dish washer we bought for a different house is the quietest I've ever heard....?? The fridge was the only one available in the size we needed and the dishwasher was the only one without a stainless steel interior so that's what we got.

Not sure what style of refrigerator, but if it is one of these new variable speed compressor models, they have a high pitch sound when running that drives some people nuts.

[rhagfo]

We have 2 jugs of damn rid, 2 electric heaters, have the Bath vent open 1/2 with fan, one fan blowing in front in the bedroom, one fan blowing at the back dining area windows (with one window opened a bit). Zero condensation. When temps are in the single digits, we put up 1/4 inch pink foam insulationboard on the back windows ( inside) to help even more..Brrrrrrrrr


:popcorn:

Not too long before the cost of the Damp Rid would equal the cost of a dehumidifier. That and you don’t want to spill any the liquid in the container on carpet or wood, as it will always be wet.

[Dorrie]

Just writing to say the damp rid works great. Did not have to get a de humidifier.
Thanks for all your help.

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[CaptnJohn]

Just writing to say the damp rid works great. Did not have to get a de humidifier.
Thanks for all your help.

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YEP, love the stuff. Takes up less room and makes less noise than a dehumidifier.

[rhagfo]

YEP, love the stuff. Takes up less room and makes less noise than a dehumidifier.

Just don’t spill any of the liquid on carpet or wood surface!! It will be wet forevermore.

[Alpine]

We have been using these going on 4 years now, with amazing results! We have one behind every cabinet door, behind the sofa, chairs, in every room of the Alpine. At any given time, probably 15 or more "hidden" throughout. We purchase them at Dollar Tree.....wait for it......for $1.00! :D

[Dorrie]

We have been using these going on 4 years now, with amazing results! We have one behind every cabinet door, behind the sofa, chairs, in every room of the Alpine. At any given time, probably 15 or more "hidden" throughout. We purchase them at Dollar Tree.....wait for it......for $1.00! :DThanks! Will look for it next time I go in the store.

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[mfifield01]

How often do you change out the Damp Rid?

I put them in my TT for storage and swap out every 6 months.

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[Dorrie]

How often do you change out the Damp Rid?

I put them in my TT for storage and swap out every 6 months.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using TapatalkI change when the blue crystals are gone. Gives directions on the back. So far don't have to change out, was put in Nov. I believe summertime will change more often.

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[SummitPond]

How often do you change out the Damp Rid?
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Living in an area where we can export humidity as a cash crop, we check the water level in ours about every week and drain it. Of course, when the crystals are gone we replenish.

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