Dehumidifier suggestions

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October 15, 2022, 09:08:20 am

Greetings.
I’ll be Wintering in my 2002 31’ LD.
Condensation buildup is always a problem when the propane furnace runs.

Looking for an effective dehumidifier that won’t break the bank.

Thanks in advance!
Mark

Re: Dehumidifier suggestions

Reply #1 – October 15, 2022, 09:41:35 am

"I’ll be Wintering in my 2002 31’ LD."

I'd double check your measuring tape, I think it's fibbing to you!

As far as I know LD did not make a thirty-one foot model until sometime after 2004.

Re: Dehumidifier suggestions

Reply #2 – October 15, 2022, 10:12:47 am

Quote from: NADAZE! - October 15, 2022, 09:08:20 am

Greetings.
I’ll be Wintering in my 2002 31’ LD.
Condensation buildup is always a problem when the propane furnace runs.
Mark

This is concerning - with the furnace, there should be no condensation contribution. If you have a catalytic heater, that is another story...

Steve

Re: Dehumidifier suggestions

Reply #3 – October 15, 2022, 11:12:45 am

Condensation will nearly always accumulate during cold weather when heating with any source of heat IF the RV is closed up. We leave a vent cracked when heating which allows the moisture to escape. We don’t have condensation. Hope this helps.

Re: Dehumidifier suggestions

Reply #4 – October 15, 2022, 02:01:26 pm

Condensation is not contributed to the inside of the motorhome by burning propane with the installed forced air heater. Combustion by-products are vented outside. A Catalytic heater does a better job inside by having (almost) complete combustion. The product of combustion is water, and it remains inside. Like a human it uses oxygen. Most all catalytic heaters have a low oxygen sensor that will turn it off. By far the humans on board expel large quantities of water vapor that will condense on windows and metal frames when it is colder outside. Keeping a window or a roof vent slightly open will help with that accumulation of water vapor.
I've managed to set off the carbon monoxide detector by being sealed up tight and cooking. Leaving a roof vent slightly open helps prevent scaring the (heck) out of the cats and humans present. Cooking also produces water vapor both from the propane flame, and water evaporating from whatever is being cooked. RonB

Re: Dehumidifier suggestions

Reply #5 – October 15, 2022, 04:59:28 pm

If electrical hookups are available, use electric heaters. Electric heat does not add humidity and promotes its elimination.
When dry camping, chemical dehumidifiers can help as well as cracking the roof vents.
Reflectix Vent Covers

Larry