Dehumidifier Bought. (1 Viewer)

[GWAYGWAY]

And it is going straight back to Homebase tomorrow, it was only a small worktop type BUT it says in the instructions in the sealed box, that it will not work below 15 C.. I suppose it is because it is an dilectic element that does not get that cold and depends on being colder than the surrounding air to condense the water droplets. Have the they read that, or do they only use them in summer.

 

[Cliffdale]

The only type of dehumidifier that will work in a motor home, winter in Uk is the desiccant type. They are a bit more expensive but they will work at low temperatures.

The refrigerator type, you will need to heat the motor home for them to work.

 

[Langtoftlad]

Surely, unless your MoHo is hermetically sealed, any drier air will simply be replaced by the soggy wet air outside?
Or have I got that wrong?

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[sweetie]

Surely, unless your MoHo is hermetically sealed, any drier air will simply be replaced by the soggy wet air outside?
Or have I got that wrong?

Exactly! Never seen one in motorhome on dealers forecourt. Or a cover come to think of it

 

[DBK]

Surely, unless your MoHo is hermetically sealed, any drier air will simply be replaced by the soggy wet air outside?
Or have I got that wrong?

That is often mentioned but dry air is denser than humid air, so it depends where the vents are. In ours the only permanently open vent is in the toilet roof. There are some vents behind and below the fridge but that is more or less sealed in.
The biggest danger with a dehumidifier is over drying any wood in the vehicle so it shrinks.

 

[Enword]

Well we have always used a Dehumidifier in every MH/Race van but after reading comments on here this year we tried it with out, we keep the bed made up & a couple of changes of clothes each in the MH at all times, we went away yesterday & we will be going back to using the Dehumidifier

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[2657]

Also completely pointless trying to heat your house/motorhome unless it is hermetically sealed as all the heat just disappears through the walls and is replaced by cold through the gaps.

 

[Allanm]

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That is often mentioned but dry air is denser than humid air, so it depends where the vents are. In ours the only permanently open vent is in the toilet roof. There are some vents behind and below the fridge but that is more or less sealed in.
The biggest danger with a dehumidifier is over drying any wood in the vehicle so it shrinks.

All your body windows and roof lights will be vented to some extent and all motorhomes built after 1998 have a minimum fixed ventilation requirement ( less than earlier British Vans) and a well built van will have a good balance between ventilation and heat retention and you shouldn't get draughts.
I doubt that any dehumidifier run in a motorhome would dry out wood to the extent it shrinks unless you completely seal all the vents in the van including the gas drop vents.

 

[garrettporter]

You will need an absorption type of dehumidifier as conventional ones will not work at the low temperatures to be found in your motorhome during the winter. These used to be industrial units only but happily they are now available at domestic type size and price. I have a feeling B & Q or Homebase sell them if not look on line. To save electricity I have ours on a timer from 12 to 15hrs when the temperature is likely to be highest as even absorption types work best when it is warmest. You will be surprised how much water they extract.
Plus, here's a guide on how to prolong your dehumidifier's life.

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[Deneb]

Meaco make some good absorption dehumidifiers, with selectable humidity levels so no risk of over-drying if properly set up.

 

[robnchris]

Anyone who doubts how many vents there are in their motorhome should do a smoke test you'll be surprised where from and how much gets out.
Personally I don't see the point in using a dehumidifier better to remove all the soft furnishing and open all doors.

 

[2657]

Anyone who doubts how many vents there are in their motorhome should do a smoke test you'll be surprised where from and how much gets out.
Personally I don't see the point in using a dehumidifier better to remove all the soft furnishing and open all doors.

Gets a bit uncomfortable and cold though

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