Dry Air Makes a Happy RV

Many RVers are preparing their rigs for winter storage. One of the considerations is to include a dehumidifier of some kind. The obvious reason is to prevent mold and mildew and the accompanying smell. The easiest and most economical way is to use a chemical dehumidifier like the Dri-Z-Air brand. These consist of a two stage plastic unit that holds the dehumidifying crystals in the top and allows moisture to collect in the bottom. The crystals are cheap and the unit is easy to use. The only drawback is that you will need to empty the water and change the crystals at intervals during storage. Other products such as DampRid do the same thing. DampRid also has a plastic container that holds the crystals on top and collects the water in the bottom. You can purchase a large quantity of DampRid available in a detergent sized bucket. Electric dehumidifiers can also be a good option like the Dry Wave air dryer. It uses about the same amount of electricity of a standard light bulb and requires that your RV be connected to electricity while in storage. Keeping you drier than antiperspirant - Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing