The Moisture Campaign Weapons of War

[danieljhale]

Originally Posted by Bearstream01

Thiss! I literally just started a new thread in the Winter Living forum looking for reviews myself. Had no idea you started this yesterday. Did not mean to step on your toes!

Anyway, I had been searching the forums and found that people liked the Ivation dessicant. This is what is currently on Amazon. Is it compact enough for you?
https://www.amazon.com/Ivation-13-Pi...cx_mr_hp_atf_m

Theres also this one.. a little pricey, but if it keeps the windows dry.... no mold = priceless!
https://www.eva-dry.com/product/edv-...-dehumidifier/


Its encouraging to see you like the Gocheer. It was one I was looking at also. I am definitely interested in the non-compressor styles. May I ask which one it was better than???

Good to know about the canisters too. I found these too. You plug them in to "recharge" them (dry them out).
https://www.amazon.com/Eva-Dry-Renew...cx_mr_hp_atf_m

When I'm staying in my 23FB, I (use and swear) by the Ivation 13-Pint Small-Area Desiccant Dehumidifier. It fits on the bathroom counter, it's quiet, and it pulls a LOT of moisture out of the air. I've been looking for something cordless/rechargeable and hassle-free to keep my coach's humidity level below 60% when it's in storage – I'll give Eva-Dry E-500s a try. Thanks, Bearstream01!

[Thiss]

That is a lot of recommendations for the same product. Ordered.

I didn’t see anything in the product description relating to the type of desiccant. Does it come with some initially or do I need to go buy some?

Thanks!

[Bearstream01]

Originally Posted by Thiss

That is a lot of recommendations for the same product. Ordered.

I didn’t see anything in the product description relating to the type of desiccant. Does it come with some initially or do I need to go buy some?

Thanks!

I havent tried them yet. I assumed they came filled. Doesnt look like you can add or change out the dessicant. But I have a few thoughts…
1. Ive read the orange/green dessicant is non-toxic (as opposed to the blue/pink variety) so thats good
2. Im thinking I want to take them home to “recharge” them otherwise Im just putting the moisture back in the air no?
3. After reading horror stories of Damp Rid packs leaking, I would put these in a plastic bucket or bowl just in case.

[danieljhale]

I forgot to mention that, in addition to using the 13-pint Ivation desiccant dehumidifier, I placed HyperVent mats under the mattresses when I bought my current Airstream. In addition to preventing moisture from accumulating under the beds, they seem to have the added benefit of keeping the cold from seeping up through the mattresses (this could be my imagination, though). I'll report back after I've had a chance to try out the Eva-Dry E-500s that were delivered yesterday evening.

[Thiss]

Just waking up up after the first night with Ivation 13 pint.

Game changer!

First time we have ever had dry windows in the winter.

Thanks folks!

[JeffKim]

Well, now it's almost summer and entering another dehumidifying season. We maybe plug in 50% of the time to 30A and boondock quite a bit. Even when it's cool a big complaint I hear is clamminess, so I started looking for a dehumidifier. With this in mind we need a model that doesn't use much electricity, preferably lightweight, compact, and doesn't break the bank. I checked the Ivation 13 pint recommended here but it's 240W, so a lot of electricity.

There are pretty close to a billion small dehumidifiers on Amazon (thanks China!) and based on the number of reviews, price point, and performance I tentatively settled on this candidate. It's 6lbs, 34oz/day, 96oz tank, and 60W*, $77. It says 800 ft sq, so I think that's big enough for our 25' GT. Anything else I should be thinking about? Recommendations?

*We have 4x100Ah (1200W) lithium batteries and solar, so running it 12hrs/day is 720W, so not a huge drain.

[JeffKim]

Following up my post, it does help to read previous posts. In doing so the Gocheer is only 48W and beats my candidate with a bigger tank as well. I also am learning a desiccant model might be better since it's the cool clammy nights that are mostly the issue. But the power consumption of these is pretty high and they produce a lot of heat (hence the power consumption). Back to the drawing board...

[JeffKim]

Originally Posted by JeffKim

Following up my post, it does help to read previous posts. In doing so the Gocheer is only 48W and beats my candidate with a bigger tank as well. I also am learning a desiccant model might be better since it's the cool clammy nights that are mostly the issue. But the power consumption of these is pretty high and they produce a lot of heat (hence the power consumption). Back to the drawing board...

Correction: the tank is smaller on the Gocheer.

[gypsydad]

Originally Posted by DonDiego

We have a 28 twin and use a decadent dehumidifier. We set it on the top of the storage in the very front.... on the left/curb side and plug into the outlet under the window. The unit holds two quarts of water, so we empty in the morning. It works great and eliminates any and all humidity problem.

We have been using the GE "GE Energy Star Portable Dehumidifier 22 Pint, Perfect for Bedroom, Basement & Garage or Rooms up to 1500 Sq Ft" with our AS for past 3 years. We keep in the shower when traveling in the packing foam bottom it came in. When in use, we move to front when sleeping and rear when lounging in our 28' Twin. It works hard usually first day/night, and fills in about 6-8 hours, and is a bit warm. With AC not an issue, and in winter, nice, when in colder climate, but it gets very comfortable after first fill/empty cycle, and runs as needed keeping it nice inside. Not sure if it is a Descent model?

[Thiss]

That GE sounds like a desiccant model.

When boondocking, what about going old school with a few desiccant holders? They are nearly as efficient as the smaller non desiccant models and I bet three of them would be more efficient.

[MyaRolls]

In the FC25FB, the head of the mattress is right up against the side of the trailer. Waking up after very cold nights in the single digits with the furnace running, I noticed a lot of moisture that concerned me.

First thing I did was start sliding the mattress away from the wall each morning. There have been two small dehumidifiers going, one at each end of the trailer, since I picked her up which pull small amounts of water - maybe requiring emptying once every 7-10 days.

Since I wanted to know the actual humidity level I purchased a GoVee WiFi monitor for temp and humidity. When I saw how high the humidity was staying, I decided the next step was purchasing a larger dehumidifier.

Went with the 22-pt Danby. It pretty much is full every 24hours. Some people say it makes the room warm and is too loud but that’s not been my experience. Ordered five Eva-Dry e-500s to stash in wardrobes and under the mattress . Today, I also installed a HyperVent moisture barrier.

Images are from the HyperVent installation. It comes a little larger than what you need, you trim the excess - definitely not talking mm precision work. I’m thinking of ordering just enough to sit upright between the mattress and the side of the camper as well. Might do the same for the lounge if there’s ever an issue back there.

[Thiss]

Let us know on the hypervent liners.

I have gotten complacent after getting the dehumidifier. We fill it 2-3 times a day with 4 people in the PNWet

[danieljhale]

Originally Posted by MyaRolls

Today, I also installed a HyperVent moisture barrier.

HyperVent was a game-changer for us. The twin beds in our 23FB lie partially on top of the external storage compartments. Not only does HyperVent prevent moisture accumulation under the mattresses, but in cold weather it also "insulates" the mattresses from the cold seeping up from the external storage compartments – we're able to sleep more comfortably.