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08-21-2008, 12:59 PM
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New Member
1995 30' Excella
Twin Falls
, Idaho
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Smell in trailer
I have a 95 Excello 1000 and I have a problem with a plastic or vinyl odor. It seems to go away except for real warm days. Any solutions? I tore up the vinyl floor that was put in before we purchased it, and sealed the floor with Kilz and put down a odor blocking pad and new carpet. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks
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08-21-2008, 03:39 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 27' Safari
Kent
, Ohio
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 806
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What about Baking Soda It may sound goofy but it works in the fridge right?
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08-21-2008, 04:14 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 30' Classic S/O
Currently Looking...
Mohrsville
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 1,313
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R Harper,
Do a google search for something like "trailer smell site:www.airforums.com" and you will find numerous threads covering trailer smells and how to get rid of them.
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2006 30' Classic W Slide & Limited Package Katarina
2006 GMC 2500 HD 6.6 Turbo Diesel Crew Cab 8' Bed
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NQ3U (was KB3UOM)
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12-27-2008, 07:32 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1966 30' Sovereign
1963 22' Safari
orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 280
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I read antifreeze works by soaking into the wood,killing all micro-organic organisisms,mold and mildew.it leaves no smell-but I have not tried it yet.
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12-27-2008, 09:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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smell = moisture
Does Airstream of Spokane have a Sealtech machine to find leaks? Might be worth a phone call. This may not be up to date but here is Sealtech's website location page - Sealtech Manufacturing Inc. - RV leaks bubbles recreational vehicles
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12-27-2008, 09:50 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,707
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Moisture? I don't think so.
Quote:
Originally Posted by R HARPER
I have a 95 Excello 1000 and I have a problem with a plastic or vinyl odor. It seems to go away except for real warm days. Any solutions?
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CanoeStream
smell = moisture
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Moisture? I don't think so.
A "vinyl/plastic odor on warm days" sounds like off-gassing to me not a moisture/rot problem ~ Unfortunately, unless you remove all the plastic/vinyl items in the trailer, I don't know that there is much you can do about it ~
Shari
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12-27-2008, 10:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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I would close the trailer, empty and entire container of Fabreeze air/fabric freshener, leave it set for several days, and then open it up and air it out.
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12-27-2008, 10:49 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Grass Valley, CA
, California
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 32
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Our Magic Chef has a gas leak which we cannot find. It is horrible. The oven burner doesn't ignite even though the pilot light is on. We think it might be connected to that but just guessing.
Re plastic or vinyl smell - how about checking with an auto detailer - they might know what to do
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12-28-2008, 06:21 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 27' Overlander
Loganville
, Georgia
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,741
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I would definitely check for a gas leak. Turn the gas off at the tank and let it sit for 24 hours and air it out. If the order continues then you know that you can look somewhere else. I feel you are going to always have gases coming off the plastics, inner walls, dirty damp wood.
We have been staying on top of using Mr. Clean magic eraser on the interior walls and cabinet. We also wil use lysol wipes on the inside. It just takes a couple of minutes. The more you clean the more you will pull dirt. My airstream is smelling better and better. We really cannot smell the inside anymore. Even if you do not have gas leaks or dampness you will get smells if you keep your trailer or house closed up for a period of time.
I was in a clean house that was closed up for over a year to clean out and elderly ladies furniture. The house was clean but it had a musty smell. Even then wood antiques smelled musty.
Lothlorian
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12-28-2008, 06:28 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
1972 31' Sovereign
High Springs
, Florida
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 2,311
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Smells can linger in just about anything. We tore the carpet out, and got rid of the foam mattress which had a lot of odors in them after 30+ years. They say using Future Floor Wax on the wall helps too. I have not tried that yet. The fiber glass insulation also retains odors as well.
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12-28-2008, 06:34 AM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 5,545
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That smell is plastic degrading.... all the febreeze bombs and all the seal testing is not going to stop the plastic from degrading. Finding the source of the smell and repairing it or replacing it is really the only solution to end that kind of odor. Plastics have advanced a great deal since 1995, but the temperature swings and weather changes are affecting what you have. I am always amazed how a few hours of sunlight can drive the temperature up so much even in the dead of winter. Are your walls vinyl clad? There might be some plastic in the fabrics in your coach too. Good luck on finding the source of the odor.
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01-03-2009, 09:28 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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it's a warning...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Turtle One
Our Magic Chef has a gas leak which we cannot find. It is horrible. The oven burner doesn't ignite even though the pilot light is on. We think it might be connected to that but just guessing.
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Don't want to sound alarmist, but in my books, that problem rates as urgent to resolve.
Just like outdoor gas burners (aka BBQs) it seems that spiders like to nest in the tubes. it could be something as simple as that, but don't count on that as the only possibility, as I am no expert.
But know that the smell is there for a reason: it is put in the gas in the treatment plant to serve as a warning. If you can't locate the problem and put the it right, I would shut the gas off completely at the tanks, and get it looked at ASAP.
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01-04-2009, 04:16 AM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
Currently Looking...
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2007
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the problem is a plastic smell on hot days not a gas leak....
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01-04-2009, 04:57 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Belington
, West Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 304
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 62overlander
the problem is a plastic smell on hot days not a gas leak....
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I think Aage was trying to help Turtle One. A gas leak is probably not the problem in the original post. But we should never pass up the opportunity to help divert disaster.
My Argosy gets a hot plastic smell even on just warm days. Nothing I have tried helps except good air circulation. It airs out pretty quick.
Roger
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01-04-2009, 07:49 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1972 25' Tradewind
Madison
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 396
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Kilz has quite an odor but it should disapate in a week or so with good ventilation? I do not know if the smell was there before you primed, but it could be Kilz??????????????????
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01-27-2009, 06:55 AM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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...hi, we just purchased a 'peak 03 airpurifier' and it is another great way to clear the air or oders and breathe better to top that off....319 dollars plus free delivery =a one year warranty and will last for years....look the machine up and read about it...heard about ours from inland RV in California...Bill
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01-27-2009, 08:43 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1992 29' Excella
DFW
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 23
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We had a similar vinyl odor in our '92. Tracked it down to the folding vinyl shower door. We ended up deep sixing it. It was the root cause of the problem for us.
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