Full timing - mold in winter?

[Acheron2010]

I full time, and in the winter months, a lot of interior moisture creates mold, especially around the windows. What have you done to reduce this, and what cleaning products do you use?

[perryg114]

Bleach spray is good and hydrogen peroxide. Make sure you don't get it on fabrics.



Perry

[OTRA15]

A good spray bottle of cleaner with bleach works well, like Lysol and Clorox. There are small plastic bottles of wipes which work well also, like these:

https://www.amazon.com/Clorox-Disinf...xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

If you are generating and trapping that much moisture/mold inside a 2019 trailer, however, you may have bigger concerns IMO. The same moisture-laden interior air is also hitting other cold surfaces [similar to the window frames] hidden deeper inside the trailer. Perhaps under the mattress too? In the long run, this hidden mold can do worse damage IMO.

Are you on shore power, and have you considered running a dehumidifier inside? If your grey water is free to run down a sewer, the dehumidifier can go in the shower and run down the drain. Noisy maybe but reducing the interior moisture should be priority #1 IMO.

What is your heat system, the Alde hot water unit? A supplemental electric heater with a fan could help drive some of the moisture off. Also these Dampp-chasers are great to hide in spaces like closets and storage areas under the beds etc.:

https://www.amazon.com/Dampp-Chaser-.../dp/B005HVRH26

We keep a few running all winter in our FC20 [with shore power]. Low wattage draw and fairly safe to place near clothes etc.. [follow instructions].

Good luck,

Peter

PS -- These "mattress mold" results should lead to some disparate posts with helpful info:

https://www.google.com/search?q=matt...com&gws_rd=ssl

[perryg114]

Water will condense around window frames. There is not much you can do about that other than pull the water out of the air. It is somewhat of a futile battle. If the window is much cooler than the surrounding air you will reach the dew point no matter how dry the air in the trailer is.



Perry

[Adventure.AS]

Originally Posted by Acheron2010

I full time, and in the winter months, a lot of interior moisture creates mold, especially around the windows. What have you done to reduce this, and what cleaning products do you use?

We use an EcoSeb DD122EA Desiccant Dehumidifer. It is quiet and operates a lower temperatures than compressor type dehumidifiers.

Try and avoid creating excess moisture from cooking, showering etc, without providing some fresh air. In the winter, the outside air is usually quite dry and letting in some outside air will often reduce the relative humidity inside.

[majorairhead]

Ya, I highly recommend a dehumidifier of some persuasion.

[drbrick]

Dehumidifer is a must because Airstream is not a four season trailer - go South my man, go South!!!

[PatLee]

If outside humidity is low, keeping a window cracked really helps.

[BigTexRex]

We bought a dehumidifier which is a must in high humid locations and it makes it feel soooooo much more comfortable in the Airstream. Our dehumidifier has pulled out 3 quarts of water in one day.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JCXKSX8..._mfMaEbB87NDZN

[JFRINALDI]

The recommendation of a de-humidifier is spot on. You will be absolutely astounded at how great an amount of moisture that it will pick up over night and then appreciate the fact that it would otherwise be seeping into your interior.

[Cyclist]

We used a small compressor type dehumidifier on our second trip down the west coast from Vancouver Island in late fall. This made a huge difference from our previous similar trip.

[DIJ]

Ditto all the suggestions for periodically opening windows, running fans, even a/c to help keep down condensation. Or you can go low-tech - get some bags of DampRid dessicant & hang in the shower (if it leaks, at least the water will go down the drain!). We used one bag over the summer in humid conditions & never had any condensation on our windows. You can also use it while the trailer is in storage. Get the unscented unless you like the smell of air freshener. I bought a big multipack through Amazon but just saw the big box on sale at a Publix supermarket.

[RussRamz]

Originally Posted by perryg114

Bleach spray is good and hydrogen peroxide. Make sure you don't get it on fabrics.

Perry

Bleach is not the best at destroying mold. A borax solution is cheap, much more efficient and destroying mold and doesn't have the adverse odor. Better yet, get a spray bottle with borax and vinegar for a great one-two punch that WORKS.

http://blacktoxicmolds.com/borax-kill-mold.php

[RussRamz]

Originally Posted by Adventure.AS

In the winter, the outside air is usually quite dry and letting in some outside air will often reduce the relative humidity inside.

I ventilate every couple days with outside air no matter how cold it is. This is solid and effective advice.

[JimCT]

check out tee tree tubs you leave open in the trailer and they fight mold

[Mike1997]

Full timer here in WV for the winter.

I have never had these moisture problems but then the humidity inside the Airstream in winter stays around 25% or less. If your doing lots of cooking or taking multiple daily showers, you need to be using your exhaust vents in those areas.

My hood exhaust has a flap that moves with pressure. When the cabin door is closed I can see it move which must be part of why its not a problem with mine. My window frames do get cold and in temps below 30, usually keep the shades closed as added insulation.

[Jeffndaile]

Originally Posted by Acheron2010

I full time, and in the winter months, a lot of interior moisture creates mold, especially around the windows. What have you done to reduce this, and what cleaning products do you use?

Crack you roof vents, run your furnace only, limit your condensation by running vent fans in bath shower, stove vent fan....

[Voltair]

Duno 2nd try loading images???
Anyway this rose wood 12vdc Ozone / deioniser helps in a big way to alleviate stale conditions that can build up in small habital spaces that don't breath well ie alluminium cans :}
I turn the Ozone on 1hr week, gives off an distinctive aroma that sterilisers the atmosphere, but I keep its fan running 24/7 with the deioniser on low, = just after a storm type atmosphere.
Also I let the sun shine in with the breeze through.

[KateinRP]

I use a spray bottle of vinegar for cleaning and always keep windows and vent slightly cracked when I am parked. Spending the winter in Arkansas which is always humid it seems.

[gcarter]

Tea Tree oil is probably the best mold killer. I sure worked for me.