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Dehumidifier while in storage

May 22, 2020, 03:57:19 pm

The storage facility has recently added power so I am thinking of purchasing a dehumidifier.  The storage facility allows for the coach to be completely covered at all times which prevent the temp inside the coach to not exceed over 80 degrees which is not bad when considering South Florida summer temps normally are in the 90 degree plus range with high humidity.

Since purchasing the coach I have always used  Dri-Z Air Crystals  in the coach which has worked very well in keeping the humidity low however it is rather costly because of the amount I have to use throughout the coach.  Containers are placed in the bedroom, bathroom, and living room to keep humidity in 55 percentage range. 

Since the storage facility limits each site to 2 hours of power every 24 hours I would appreciate if anyone who has experience in using a dehumidifier in a high humid area how many square or cubic foot machine would be sufficient to maintain an acceptable level of humidity if placed in the center of the coach or would I need more than one?  The coach is 40 feet and stored with the slides in.

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Reply #1 – May 22, 2020, 04:07:47 pm

We have used a 30 pint house-type dehumidifier in every one of our sailboats and motorhomes for the last 30 years.

Set it to 50% and let it run.  Takes out quite a bit the first 24 hours, then not much per day thereafter.

Not necessary in the desert SW, but IMO a must in humid areas.

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Reply #2 – May 22, 2020, 05:21:21 pm

I use two smaller table top unites and have to dump them about every week. They stay on 24/7. They do have a automatic shutoff so they don't overflow. I keep one on the table between the couch and counter and the other on vanity in bathroom.
My coach is parked next to the house so it is easy to check on them.
Just my two cents.

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Reply #3 – May 22, 2020, 06:54:36 pm

We use an Eva Dry 2400. we are very happy with it.
we have it in the shower area while we use the coach and while in storage we bring it out to the kitchen counter so that it drains into the sink.

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Reply #4 – May 22, 2020, 10:53:12 pm

I use a dehumidifier when parked at home and in the winter when skiing. It makes a huge difference.

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Reply #5 – May 22, 2020, 11:20:09 pm

30 pint at 50% should be perfect. You are only dehumidifying about 350 sq feet with a low ceiling and relatively air tight, much better odds than the same unit in a basement with constant airflow from other parts of the house.  The humidifier will get one good freeze cycle every two hours so long as the temp stays above 60 degrees.
The two hour window will be perfect, run a hose to the shower drain for the condensate. Placed on the floor in the kitchen area will probably give you the most air flow.
Open the closet and cabinet doors and drawers, put pink antifreeze in the traps or they will dry out - you don't need the sewer odor.

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Reply #6 – May 23, 2020, 12:21:26 am

Used a fair sized one in Fla before we went full time. Kept everything nice and dry.

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