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If you
travel a lot using either an RV or trailer, then you may already have
experienced the pain of having moisture seep in and cause mold! Over
time water and other moisture can result in mold and even structural
damage which will result in some pretty expensive repairs. There is
nothing worse than going to prep your gear to find that your trailer
is overrun with mold or your RV has rotten floorboards, so it's best
to check things out well ahead of the travel season every year.
Pursuing
water leaks inside the RV or travel trailer isn't any fun! My parents
own a RV and we once spent a complete traveling season with wet
carpeting inside the sleeping quarters. We didn't alter our trip
plan, but water difficulties did "dampen" our travel mood.
Each time it would rain, we'd all cringe, realizing we added in
additional work to our day; soaking up water from the carpeting and
extra loads of laundry for any towels we subsequently used. Post
vacation time we spent the winter months removing walls, examining
seals for leaks and evaluating water damage and mold. We discovered
several water leaks, in a number of spots, although the water all
moved to just one nook in the trailer home. Aha! That's why each of
our earlier "solutions" had been unsuccessful! There seemed
to be substantial damage to the floor and we were forced to replace
one third of the whole trailer's floorboards, together with the
carpeting. We have had a dry RV ever since, but we consistently
examine the trailer home every single year for dampness and moisture
so that we can address problems before they become destructive
issues.
Here
are some tips on handling humidity in your RV:
1.
Inspect and repair water pipes, toilet, bathtub or shower
2. Check and repair damaged or brittle window and vent seals
3. Inspect walls for evidence of hidden water problems annually
4. Inspect your roof annually, and seal if needed
5. Control moisture in your kitchen and bath with ventilation fans
6. Make sure refrigerator and air conditioner vents, typically vented outside, are clear of debris
7. Clean or replace all filters once a year
8. Professional inspection of your furnace and air conditioner ensures proper operation
9. Use moisture-thirsty micro-fiber cloths and towels whenever possible
10. Hang High Capacity Humidifiers in closets, bathroom and any other small enclosed space (Even storage containers)
2. Check and repair damaged or brittle window and vent seals
3. Inspect walls for evidence of hidden water problems annually
4. Inspect your roof annually, and seal if needed
5. Control moisture in your kitchen and bath with ventilation fans
6. Make sure refrigerator and air conditioner vents, typically vented outside, are clear of debris
7. Clean or replace all filters once a year
8. Professional inspection of your furnace and air conditioner ensures proper operation
9. Use moisture-thirsty micro-fiber cloths and towels whenever possible
10. Hang High Capacity Humidifiers in closets, bathroom and any other small enclosed space (Even storage containers)
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