 What can you do to ensure that your vintage trailer doesn’t get that funky musty smell? Mold and mildew can make your trailer stink and do damage to the soft surfaces inside your RV. The musty smell when you walk into the RV is an indication that there are damp areas where mold could be growing. A dehumidifier in your RV when it is stored for extended periods of time will prevent the build-up of moisture. Mold can occur during winter as windows are closed and the surface of walls and windows become colder because the outside air temperature is lower. Simply opening a window is not a solution in the winter months, this is where a dehumidifier comes in. It will reduce the level of humidity in the air by sucking in air from the room at one end, removing the moisture, and then blowing dehumidified air back out into the room again.  Many RV owners find that compressor dehumidifiers would not work well at temperatures below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and there were often problems with the compressor dehumidifier machines icing up. These dehumidifiers address these issues, functioning consistently well at all temperatures. You can also attract and remove moisture from the air with a scented moisture absorber. For $10-$30 you can protect your vintage trailer from moisture damage while you eliminate musty odors. Excess moisture is absorbed into the white calcium chloride crystals. The white crystals begin to harden and form a solid mass. Hardened crystals must be discarded and re-purchased as they are used. Another trick is to place open containers of coffee (a cup or so) in your cabinets. The coffee grounds can help neutralize any odors that you may already have. Courtesy of the Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine   
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Since I’ve owned a boat and kept it in the harbor for almost 20 years around very moist air and salt water. Standard practice was to leave an electric heater with a thermostat set to a temperature fairly low but still above the ambient temperature, that would always cycle on throughout the day and night. During the Summer I would set it up on a timer to only cycle at night. This not only kept the boat warmer in winter but it would keep the air inside dry as to avoid the damp environment that promoted mold etc. to grow. I used other devices periodically but the electric heater did the trick. A majority of the boat owners swear by this method. Certainly take precautions to avoid the unit from toppling over. In a camper you don’t experience wave action so a bungee usually did the job. Hope this helps?
gb3
7/23/2019 06:07:20 pm
another common trick of boaters is to leave a 115 VAC light bulb on (needs to be old fashioned incandescent to provide heat); I also use a compressor dehumidifier in my mountain cabin, with a drain hose to the outside - about $25.00 per month in CA but sure keeps the moisture, mold and mildew, and smell under control 7/24/2019 08:11:10 am
Interesting. Thanks for sharing. I wold not have thought of this.
Pamela Londongoodman
7/11/2022 08:48:44 pm
Thank you for advice on order in RV We lived in MN are there any clubs we can joined to meet other vintage campers? Turn a RV into a tiny home? Pamela Londongoodman
As for me, I cannot perform physical actions, but I can provide some tips on how to prevent musty smells in your vintage trailer: Leave a Reply. |
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