Winter Storage

[Americanrv'r]

I have been unable to find a thread on this subject and I know I can't be the first to ask. Do you winterize your RV in the cold weather without the benefit of air dri or some other type of air dryer or do you leave it so the temperature inside is the same as outside. I thought I read once that by having the temp the same both in and out would keep it from mildewing. I have always used a air dryer.

 

[tbos1958]

By air dryer I'm guessing you mean a dehumidifier. If you have your pump, water lines and WH empty and antifreeze in all the traps and you have power it would be great to run a dehumidifier too. You'll either have to dump the tank regularly or set an exterior drain. I don't have power in storage so I leave the vents open part way (they have covers) and have multiple humisorb containers in it. Seems to work ok but we don't get a lot of snow.


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[SLIMSHADIE]

I buy a couple of the big DampRid containers. I aslo keep a temp/humidity guage in it for monitoring.

 

[spokedintheeye]

I have used the drills z air set up for my TT. When in storage I would check them once a month and drain them if needed. I want to try a dehumidifier but wonder about leaving the power cord to the TT out all the time. Is it bad to leave the cord out to the elements all winter?. It's out of the sun, but it's quite wet here most of the winter.

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[Dave W-FRF]

I have had a 5th wheel or TT since 1976 and have never done a thing besides blow out water lines and add the pink 'stuff'. I have on occasion had a cover but their life expectancy is so low with high cost, probably wont do that again, but they do help. Other then a good clean up and removal of items low temp extremes might damage plus leaving vents or a window cracked open is about all you need. Take a look at all those RVs on dealer's lots that sit over the winter. There is no dehumidifier or air circulator on any of them and no damage on any we have looked at in the spring.

 

[jamesmc321-KEY]

I buy a couple of the big DampRid containers. I aslo keep a temp/humidity guage in it for monitoring.

same here.. two of the big jugs with lids off.. no issues

 

[Desert185]

We have used calcium chloride from a big bag (much cheaper) rather than using the little refills. You can make your own, by using a plastic bucket with window screen over the top, concave to hold the calcium chloride. Its larger and captures more moisture. Surprising how much moisture they collect when the environment is humid.