RV HEAT PUMPS DON'T DEHUMIDIFY. I got that one wrong. They dehumidify the inside the RV when the AC is on but not in a heating heat pump mode. Some home units have that capability but not RV AC heat pump.

@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076

3 жыл бұрын

Yes because essentially it is working in reverse

@isaiahbangura4421

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you mini splits

@InstantTurnoff

6 ай бұрын

22,000$ for this peice of junk. america sucks. cant even handle normal weather without water getting in the floor. camper companies shouldnt be legal.

One thing you could add it to your next video when you do this, is to have a fan blowing air around inside. Even if the windows are closed air circulating will make a big difference.

I wish rv manufacturers would put in dehumidifiers.

@rvboondocker2559

3 жыл бұрын

Nah...that’d be too progressive! Same as with quiet AC, useful GPS, and quiet generators. We’re still getting “your grandfather’s RV”!

@nal13nal13

3 жыл бұрын

@@rvboondocker2559 and quiet vent fans. Why does something we use to go enjoy the outdoors have to put the loudest possible options for devices out there.

@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076

3 жыл бұрын

They wouldn't do that they count on the water destroying the RV over time

@saviorsigner

Жыл бұрын

yeah especially because of our investment, we would like to make it last awhile before falling all apart and anything RV related is expensive! I'm not made out of money. IT took all the money I had, just to buy me a used one to live in to keep from going homeless as I had to sell my home recently as I'm still in the SS disability approval process.They gotta try starving you out til yourself everything in hopes to get you to give up. It's been almost 2 years now. Anyway, sorry, didn't mean to get carried away

Just found your channel in the vast ocean of rv vloggers... I just want to say that your presentation style is a nice change of pace... no super cheesy banter, etc., just great information with high quality audio and video. New to RVing, just got our first 5th wheel and very excited for a test trip this weekend, close to home! I have a gooseneck horse trailer that I have camped in before, but looking forward to the dedicated trailer now!

Not cuddling with your spouse helps tremendously

I used a blowtorch to reduce the moisture in my rig and then a garden hose to rehumidify after it caught on fire a little bit

#4 Cooking - Use the exhaust hood/fan when cooking; even when using the oven or microwave. Some RV manufacturers, including some high-dollar premium brands, don't have a real exhaust vent. Some use a grease trap that removes the cooking fumes, not the moisture, and vents that moist air back into the RV. This helps them with their 4-season rating. Others only provide a vent fan in the roof directly above the stove location. Also, if you're shopping for an RV and want laundry capability, make sure the dryer is vented to the outside. Else, each time you dry your clothes warm humid air will be vented into your RV. Again, many premium brands don't do this.

@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076

3 жыл бұрын

I just put a dehumidifier in the RV

@Tsch6373

3 жыл бұрын

When you're using your vent fan over the stove, remember to open the flapper outdoors to allow the fan to actually exhaust the moisture.

@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tsch6373 good point a lot of people forget about that it is not something that every RV has so the ones that have it people overlook it

We just came back from a trip where the condensation was terrible, even next to our bed from the front curved wall. Wish we had watched this prior to our trip. Thank you for these tips!

Dual pane windows are the way to go, especially the acrylic ones that save weight and add security.. In a motorhome, the cab windows are still a problem though.

Omy I'm drowning here! It's rained non stop and since I just bought this used trailer and haven't had the chance to fully test the furnace yet before it started to rain & rain. My friend brought me a Mr Heater Buddy & rather than the canisters hooked me up to a small propane tank to warm me up... holy bejesus bad choice! Don't do this folks, its practically raining inside the trailer! Ty for your videos, they're very informative, much appreciated 😁

I dry camp with my 17’ Jayco Jay Flight trailer. Year ‘round I keep a container of Damp Rid in each storage locker, under sink, one hanging in shower and one behind toilet. I switch these out as the material indicates they are “full.” Also, I keep the little bathroom skylight open an inch or two for ventilation, even when the trailer is stored (I store uncovered). I run my hand over walls to check for dampness and wipe with a clothe if wet. When the air inside starts to feel a little muggy or thick when It’s been parked for a while I plug in to a power source for a day or two, run a dehumidifier and the heater (with electric, not Propane). Not an airtight trailer, anyway, so a little dampness comes with the territory. To state the obvious, when I see condensation on windows I immediately wipe dry with a clothe before it can bead up and leak down into the window frame.

I couldn't agree with you more you are right on point about how the RV furnace exhausts the moisture outside a lot of people think it puts the humidity inside I like how you are on point and you have the facts with your channel I am definitely subscribed 👍

This is by far one of the best RV channels on KZread. And I am subscribed to many. So glad I found you. Not a total newbie. But a part time small class A gasser. Love your tips. Your essential tool bag and parts looks just like mine. And always be ready to help a fellow camper. Keep up the good work and safe travels. I'm in Virginia if you ever make it this way.

Great tips. Didn't know that about propane.

You can also use a portable air conditioner. They work the same as a dehumidifier except they don't blow the cooled air directly back over the heated compressor coils, however the net result is the same and will provide heat to the room. Make sure you are not running the hoses outside ( keep everything inside) and run the fan speed on low to maximize moisture removal. Some actually have a moisture mode that will slow the fan speed.

Always enjoy your videos. Straight to the point and excellent information!

Thanks Jared. Your videos are awesome. I really like your b-roll footage of nature stuff. Keep up the good work!

Appreciate this. 3rd year winter living coming up. always have issues with humidity

@TurboDodgeXVI

3 жыл бұрын

Though it's really bad. Every morning I wake up the windows are soo bad. Is it really just cooking and us breathing that's causing this? It's been rainy here but I can't find any leaks and the roof vent is open a small amount but that's it

We have a 25ft Flying Cloud, the propane furnace can make a lot of air noise it can keep you awake. So we started just using a small plug in space heater. It works great and I've noticed it seems to make the air dryer. It makes sense to use the plug in heater at RV parks, we save on propane then.

Awesome tips for ridding condensation in ones RV. Thank you Jared.

Moisture Control Tip: The very best way to cut down on moisture is to just stop breathing so much.

Always good stuff to learn on your videos! I'd never considered the heat pump dehumidification benefit. We use 30 pint dehumidifiers in our rigs here in WA state since cool, wet weather is the norm 5 months of the year.

@custombbq

3 жыл бұрын

8 mnths out of the year over here on the Washington Coast at the rolling foothills of the Ho Rain Forest

@Robnord1

3 жыл бұрын

​We usually visit in the summer and combine with a trip to the beach. Such a beautiful area! We may gather all the rain gear and try a winter trip this year.

BEST video I've Seen Jarred on the humidity problem in RVs. Really informative with things ...like using the heat pump if one is in your AC unit , Montana has this now in both of the units if equipped with front and rear AC units. Thanks Jarred. bill in Florida

THANK YOU SOOOO much!!!!! I had no idea about my Little Buddy, which I use 12+ hours a day. I switched to a radiator heater I had in storage and the humidity went from >77< :-0 to 60 in one day! Thanks again, my new friend! Charlene~

@AllAboutRVs

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

I come here for the info but stay here also for the quality content! Keep up the slomo b-roll! 🙌🏼

I so wish I had seen this before the cold snap here... I have added this dehydrator to my Amazon list... I have been cleaning off the windows regularly and I keep the vent open during showers, and I have been using my BBQ as much as possible... I haven't been able to air out much as the temperature has dropped so much bit I am planning on doing this once it is dry outside.... thank you so much for this it let's me know I am on the correct path and helped let me some more things to do

Full time fifth wheeled in Alaska for 10 years year round & I just used a big dehumidifier in the middle of my RV & emptied it every day & it worked great. Dual Pane windows are horrible they almost always get moisture in between the panes if you are in weather with lots of moisture The quality of rvs these days just isn’t that great.

My ceramic heater works great to reduce the moisture.

Please give additional tips for removing humidity when you are boondocking and need to conserve power. Thanks, great video!!

@leighsheppard8614

3 жыл бұрын

We have a dehumidifier that can be run off a 120V AC source using the supplied transformer, but can be easily modified (cut off the transformer) to run directly off a 12V source. We have one that is rated for 2200 cubic feet that draws only 50W. Getting an electric dehumidifier that is rated at 12V is the key. Bypassing the transformer avoids using the inverter to step battery power to 120V only to go through the transformer to step back down to the needed 12V. UPDATE: (MAR 10/2021) We have spent the last 5 months on Vancouver Island which has lots of rain and is very humid. Our dehumidifier collects close to 2 quarts of water/week! It's been a good investment. I've also tried to get our dehumidifier to run directly off 12V but that introduces an annoying and loud vibration. I'm looking into it further and will update as I learn more. We have an Ivation IVADM35

@jayniac7874

3 жыл бұрын

@@leighsheppard8614 And there you have it! Thank you for this added tidbit of info, super!

@jayniac7874

3 жыл бұрын

Great question!

Bubble wrap is working pretty good

Get a boat dehumidifier/heat exchanger. Boats collect so much more moisture than an r.v. I had to get one for our shower house at cabin. The shower house was an ice palace after wood stove wood go out. The toy hauler gets bad after pulling in snow covered vehicles. We use a salamander heater in toy hauler to thaw frozen atvs with doors open.

Noticed that you're using an Instant Pot, I use mine on the cook top. My 3-quart sits there just fine and when I remove the lid I'm using the exhaust fan to effectively rid the coach of moisture. Yes, my outside flap is open. I added a couple of quarters to the flap since the wind sometimes causes it to swing open and closed with a tapping sound. Works well ...

If it weren't for condesation, I would never clean my windows. lol Great video, thanks.

Every time we cook or make coffee on the stove top when it's cold outside, we use the vent hood. Pulls most of that out of the camper. Also use it cooking in summer with the AC going to reduce the heat load on the AC. The rest of the time, grill outside.

Great presentation as usual! Amazon doesn’t have that link anymore. Can you please update it, and/or give us the brand and model? Thanks!

5:05 I was thinking of converting a school bus to a raised roof skoolie and putting in a 90-pint dehumidifier to also contribute to fresh water.

@lapearl521

3 жыл бұрын

I've always wondered if dehumidifier water was drinkable.

@leighsheppard8614

3 жыл бұрын

@@lapearl521 condensed water is safe to drink depending upon HOW it is condensed and collected. If collected with chemicals, not a chance! If collected in a sterile manner, (which is exactly what distilled water is) it would be very pure but also very flat. An electric dehumidifier draws moist air through the device using fans, which of course also draws dust and impurities as well. Probably safe to drink, but it wouldn't be my first choice of a water supply..

@Tsch6373

3 жыл бұрын

Put whatever water it collects thru a water filter.

Damp Rids are extremely expensive.... go to the Dollar Tree and purchase the same style dehumidifier. We have been using them for 7 plus years full timing in the same fifthwheel. Thank you for the informative videos!

@aler5164

3 жыл бұрын

Which dehumidifier could you buy in Dollar Tree? Could you tell me the minute where it came out. Thank you in advance

@jneihart2

3 жыл бұрын

@@aler5164 At 4:40 Jared talked about Damp Rid.... the Dollar Tree version is obviously only a dollar whereas Damp Rid is several dollars. No electricity, no noise, no mess etc. Small in size to easily fit in cupboards and drawers!

Not a big problem here in Colorado. But I do plan to do some traveling. Thanks for the tips.

Our camper is about 26 foot and we have has issues when it is hot outside and cold inside. Same thing but in reverse i guess. For the summer, on sunny days we open the vent cover in the bathroom, run the fan on high, and most of the time, it will get rid of the moisture.

@rvchronicles5324

3 жыл бұрын

you have humidity inside in the summer? usually the ac is cranking which can condensate at the main ceiling vent of the ac

Great info to reduce humidity.

Heat pumps do not remove moisture in heat mode. Been a HVAC contractor for over 50 years. Agree fully with other suggestions.

@AllAboutRVs

3 жыл бұрын

Your right I dropped the ball on this one. I’m going to try and put a correction in the video if I can find a way.

Have you tried damp-rid? I have used it in my home after a pipe burst in the concrete slab in a closet. I mention the location because the confined space of a closet contributed to its effectiveness. Larger spaces would definitely require something more. I also wonder if Lippert has developed replacement double pane windows?

I have large dehumidifiers we keep on in the shower 24/7. We try and keep the RV around 55% in the summer and as low as we can in the winter.

Great info for a newbie like me! PS...My wife and I met you and your wife on Friday morning at the Tampa RV show. We were walking in the opposite directions and stopped to say hi. PSS...we purchased a Fleetwood MH. Hope to meet you on the road! Take care and safe travels!

FYI a heat pump does not remove moisture for the interior. When in heating. It just moves the same air around. But when in cooling. It absolutely does

@AllAboutRVs

3 жыл бұрын

Your right I dropped the ball on this one. I’m going to try and put a correction in the video if I can find a way.

@kylegohawks8604

3 жыл бұрын

@@AllAboutRVsthanks for the reply. I a commercial/industry hvac guy. I only see direct fire heat. On makeup air units for commercial kitchens. Yet propane ones are common. In basically all modern rv

Nice vid very good info, lots of people don’t understand relative humidity.

We purchased a 2500sqft dehumidifier and get 1g every 2-3 days!

Airstreams owners of units older than 2021 need to ALL watch this! Airstreams are more airtight than most, and our breath, cooking and showering always created condensation on our windows. Airstreams issues no warnings as issues happen AFTER your warranty expires. Our first indication of a problem was when I got out of bed one morning and my foot went through the floor under a bedroom window. Then I learned a few things, windows all drain into the plain plywood subfloor. Airstreams could have warned people but chose not to, and they chose to save $50 per unit by not using mold/mildew resistant treated plywood knowing that some customers in colder climates would have a $20,000-$30,000 expense 4-5 years later.

@garyf2419

3 жыл бұрын

Humidity during cold weather camping is addressed in the Airstream owners manual. When I have been on cooler/humid locations (FL) pre-covid, I would use the camp shower. This drastically reduced my issue event with the shower vent fan running. I also read the fantastic fan to do an more massive air-change. My other approach was to run the AC and cool the AS down and turn the other AC on heat pump. One is dehumidifying, the other is heating.

Dual pane windows on many RVs do not have the insulating gas between the panes. The seals tend to leak causing fog between the panes, so some manufacturers eliminate the gas. Those types of duel pane windows will not help insulate very much.

Protip - Your dehumidifier fills with distilled water, don't throw it down the drain! Save some in jug to top off any batteries you may have that require it, use it to water your plants (a Venus flytrap requires it and is a fun, passive way to control the occasional pest). Throw it on the ground if you have to but don't fill up your waste tanks with pure water.

@respectbossmon

3 жыл бұрын

It is not distilled. It also contains many contaminants that are in the air like airborne dust particles (90-95% dead human skin), cooking fumes, etc. If it were distilled, it would be potable. It is not. Do not drink dehumidifier water.

@BadgerMonkey

3 жыл бұрын

@@respectbossmon Thanks for pointing out that I never advocated drinking it! Everything contains airborne dust particles and my Bluelab Truncheon says my A/C drain water has 0ppm of particulate matter. This does not measure biological contaminants. Brita filters have activated carbon with silver to kill the tiny bugs if you are in a situation where you HAVE to drink it though you'll probably be fine - Probably. Fun fact - My tapwater has over 350ppm of contaminants and a pH of 9.6! The rainwater is 0ppm and 7.1pH. There's an ordinance against collecting rainwater so they force me to send them my rain, make it worse, then charge me for messing up my water! What a time to be alive...

Rain x offers an anti condensation rub for inside your windows…hence no frost buildup as well..temporary fix

its not pretty but you can use a sock and fill with rice and put them around the camper. it helps and its not crazy costly

People can see ice and condensate on the outdoor coil in heat mode and think this has been removed from the structure. Actually from the ambient air when the coil reaches the dew point.

My camping world air dryr 1000 made by Davis Instruments works great for this in storage. You do need at least 110v. If you dont have power they have the chargeable ones with the beads which work good too but you need to charge them about every 2 weeks or so. Depending on your RV size may need more than one. I use one in my truck in the winter to keep condensation off the inside of the windshield. I think they are called eva-dry

@ervertl185

3 жыл бұрын

How long does it take to recharge the battery?

@TimsWorkshopTJY

3 жыл бұрын

For the eva-dryr about a couple of hours. When the beads turn back to yellow it's good to go. They turn green when it needs charging again. Don't over charge it too long. It will get pretty hot but the directions state it's ok but just to be safe i unplug it when charged

@SaabAholic

2 жыл бұрын

I just bought 2 of these. They’re awesome!

@TimsWorkshopTJY

2 жыл бұрын

yes, they are. I have one in my RV in storage with service power which is nice but have to pay extra for it. I also have them in my two mini sheds and one in what I call my boatport. One of those 12x 20 Costco portable garage things. I can fit my 20ft boat and trailer in it and close the front and back. When you walk in there with one of these air dryers going its nice.

As usual, great information.

Purchase dual pane windows. Worth every cent.

Excellent video thank. So you know it looks like the dehumidifier in your link has been removed.

Awesome info and great tips. I use some of them already. Will be following you

@AllAboutRVs

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Great info as usual. Thanks

Very good info, and a few great comments!!! Thanks Jared

I had condensation on the inside every morning on the windows just like the video described. I battled this for about 6 months. I used condensation remediation products but it was still a problem. What I found was a slide was installed against one side of the opening and there was a 1/4 to 1/2 inch gap on one side. The slide has to be part way to see this because in or out it is against the seal. I put pink insulation in the gap and sealed the inside with tape to create a vapor barrier. Since I did this I have yet to see ANY condensation anywhere…

Excellent tip, thank you. I like the small dehumidifier, just added to my list.

Thank you for share real helpful tips

Jared, you should do a video on things to check after buying a used rv from a private seller. The first time I hooked up my water I didn't realize they had left the faucet open with the plug in and water went everywhere. Also some of the water line connections needed to be tighen a little bit a some water leaked. This was all new to me being a first timer. Thanks.

@22howards

3 жыл бұрын

Carlos, did you have a buyers inspection? These items would have most likely been found. Hope you enjoy your RV

@jayniac7874

3 жыл бұрын

I recently bought mine too and could have used some info on things too look and/or look out for... buyers inspection?

@Tsch6373

3 жыл бұрын

@@jayniac7874 yes, an RV inspector. Google it, that's what I did. Look for certified rv inspector. There, you can choose one in your area. I was going to have one look at a trailer I was interested in. Spoke to him and he told me the two main things to look for: first, the sniff test. If you smell mold or mildew, walk away. Second, look for stains on the walls and ceiling. Feel for soft spots on the floor, walls and ceiling. Look under rugs, hidden things. Those are just examples of what you can start with. NRVIA that's what you want to look for. They are reliable RV inspectors. The site for finding one near you is easy to navigate. Good luck!

If a heat pump is in heat mode it will not dehumidify. There is a dry mode that runs the AC in cooling. The outside coil on a heat pump will freeze in the winter, it is trying to dehumidify the outside air. Home heat pumps have defrost mode that runs the heat strip in cooling mode. I am not aware of RV heat pumps that have defrost, running the compressor and the heat strip would pull too many amps for the average wiring. I have a 50 liter dehumidifier for a 40ft toy hauler. Works great in the winter, side benefit moves air around the RV and the loft above the garage is usable, and in the summer on cool humid nights when the AC doesn't run much. I enjoy your videos and take no pleasure in disagreeing with you.

@AllAboutRVs

3 жыл бұрын

Your right I dropped the ball on this one. I’m going to try and put a correction in the video if I can find a way.

I noticed the little dehumidifier by your sink drill a hole in the holding tank run a 1/4 hose right into the sink it will drain automatically

Thanks!

Thanks Jared. Great tips for a newbie like me!

Thanks for the tips....

Thanks Jared!!

Thank you for the excellent video. Unfortunately, the link provided for the Dehumidifier does not work.

link to the product that helps the most, the dehumidifier, is broken. FYI PS: found you thru Jarrod Tocci

@AllAboutRVs

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks I’ll get it fixed.

Nice info thank you muchas gracias 👍❤

Hey buddy!! you have great video’s.. I have one of those buckets in lav .. going to get the electric one .. thanks.

Ventilation is the most important thing. And cooking inside with propane is almost insane 😢. Moisture from the food isn't the issue, the problem is the fuel. 1.6 pounds of moisture is released into your space for every pound of propane burned. Obviously the water is in gas form so it's volume has increased 1600 times, it will completely saturate the air inside a small van.

Hello Jared, would you let me know what had you done if any thing to add air flow under your mattress to reduce mold.? Could you do a video on this? Thank you so much.

My only heat source is body, and it's unbelievable how much moisture one body releases

We used our RV furnace still added moisture. The big issue is the insulation. Rv's are just a tin cans. I agree with dehumidifier but you need a little humidity especially in dry environments.

I imagine that opening the roof vent and turning on the fan occasionally will help. I've never had this issue really. Have dual pain windows which is awesome and don't rv in the real cold but that's coming soon. Thanks for the Info.

@rvchronicles5324

3 жыл бұрын

circulation has always helped mine too!

I like this channel he explained everything step by step even a caveman can do it ☮️

@joycemoses2411

3 жыл бұрын

Agree!

@davidyule3605

3 жыл бұрын

Jared has one of the most helpful channels concerning RV’s.

@joycemoses2411

3 жыл бұрын

@@davidyule3605 He is very knowledgeable!

Great advice.👍🏻

Good good good good video 👍🏽

Thermal bridging can be a big issue - esp structurally - water BAD!

@22howards

3 жыл бұрын

Very true

Thank you for information. I'm relatively new to your channel. Do you do video on your tow rig (why you bought it, maintenence, hitch decision, etc..). You always provide excellent info.

So I recently did some interior wall repairs on the front and back of my 1989 fifth wheel. I was surprised to see there was hardly any fiberglass insulation and no plastic vapor barrier. So of course I can see the water droplets, forming and running down the inside of the walls of my RV short of tearing all the walls off and putting proper insulation and vapor barrier. How can I fix this? We run a dehumidifier and the heater because we were in northern California all winter I can only imagine how much water inside these walls.

Great Tips!

What about using reflectix on the inside and outside your camper windows. Would this create the moisture barrier?

So I was wondering if you can find out alittle about the MX57 awning stiffener and maybe do a review on what you think about it. Thanks. Keep up the good work

I can’t even afford an RV yet here I am learning about it. 😅

Hey, what have you done to insulate around the microwave, the two sides, lots of cold air found in those two sides. I have a Grand Design Reflection 303RLS 2021? We are living in the trailer at 7500’ with mid teens night’s surviving an LDS Mission.

Dead link on the dehumidifier. Do you happen to have an alternative one. Thank you. Great video!

Can any one answer a ❓ I use a eclectic blanket in 27 foot trailer and it's like a sweat sona. I leave the window open it helps but still moister. Am I doing it backwards. We have a heater in dide trailer but we don't need heater . It's so much moister my hair it soaking wet bed spread gets damp on top. We're afraid of trailer heater propane. I closed off AC with the cover and all man it got worse. Took it back off any help please will closing window and buying dehumidifier work

Closed cell foam sound deadener I think I will work well on the bottom of my rtt🙌🏼 anyone got any suggestions ? Looking at dodo mat with the aluminum stuff ontop

Did put mine under roof, so a lot of moisture is eliminated. Damp rid, outdoor kitchen, same with dishes.

@williamclark9624

3 жыл бұрын

It is a 2013 sunset creek, still the same as new.32 ft.

great job

the dehomidifier isn't for sale anywhere that I could find today... do you recommend another one for us living in our rig in Tacoma WA in 35' 5th wheel? thx

What is an acceptable amount of humidity in an RV?

Thanks for all your video's! New to Full Time RV'ing, located in Northern California. When should I be using my ceiling ventilation fans? 2021 26FKBS Flagstaff

What about putting an RV cover on?

Have you ever looked at the weight capacity label on your axle? They are only strong enough for your dry weight, My camper dry weight is just under 3000 lbs and my axle show max weight 3000 lbs???????? Why????