{"id":14070,"date":"2024-06-18T13:52:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T20:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=14070"},"modified":"2024-06-17T15:52:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T22:52:57","slug":"how-to-keep-moisture-out-of-rv-in-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-keep-moisture-out-of-rv-in-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Tips on How to Keep Moisture Out of RV in Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are plenty of things to consider when it comes to owning and maintaining an RV. One of the biggest concerns is understanding how to keep moisture out of your RV during winter (the time of year when most people leave their rigs unattended in storage). <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once moisture gets inside an RV, it can lead to mold<\/a> and mildew, creating a health hazard and diminishing your RV’s overall value. While moisture is a potential problem year-round, it’s especially bad during winter because most people neglect to check in on their RV while it’s in storage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding Why Condensation Occurs in Winter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Most people associate moisture and humidity with the summer months. However, moisture can also accumulate during the winter months when the cold air outside an RV collides with the warm indoor air. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When cold and warm air combine, condensation forms on the surfaces inside your rig<\/strong>. Because your RV is closed up and there’s nowhere for the condensation to go, it eventually evaporates into the air and settles on your walls and ceiling. Before long, it creates mold and mildew<\/a>, which creates a whole new set of problems.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip #1: Use a Dehumidifier to Control Moisture Levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Cost: <\/strong>Moderate to High<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effort:<\/strong> Low<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For most people, the battle against moisture inside an RV starts and ends with an RV dehumidifier<\/a>. Dehumidifiers absorb moisture from the air and convert it into water, which sits at the bottom of a reservoir inside the dehumidifier. You will then either have to dump the reservoir yourself or run a hose from it to the outside of your rig so that the water drains automatically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main thing to consider when choosing an RV dehumidifier is how much area it can cover. Look for something that can cover at least 500 square feet, such as the following options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n