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@Justmakingobservations 25 күн бұрын

Good info, but too much blather. Get to the point quickly, respect viewer's time. This should have been a 3-5 minute video, not almost 12 minutes.

@bobabooie6389 20 күн бұрын

Same thing I was thinking

@jimknox6139 8 күн бұрын

Seems all these influencers like to drag it out.

@ericoswald2279 Ай бұрын

I keep 3 large damp rid buckets in my rv and check them. Makes a big difference.

@Tobymt1925 Ай бұрын

Put a carport up and get those nice RVs out of the baking sun... love your videos 🇺🇸

@johndoe-oi7bq Ай бұрын

Yeah, Arizona RVs look like trash fast from the sun. Even a DRV which almost always looks beautiful gets paint fading after 10 years or so here.

@m-hadji Ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. As living with a microbiologist/ my wife I can say you’re on money. Although You didn’t go far enough to emphasize the dangers of mold or other respiratory issues. For many people including me your economic reasoning is enough to take your advice and be thankful for it. But there are many health benefits of controlling the humidity in confined space. Thanks again

@molynn5244 Ай бұрын

Thank you! Very valuable information! I appreciate the links too!! And dang!! Stay cool out there!

@anthonyb2334 Ай бұрын

We live in Arizona with extreme heat and low humidity. In 35 years we’ve never seen mold but 115 degrees and 11% humidity can also do damage, to cabinets, walls, fabric and especially sealants. We actually place buckets of water inside the RV to try and keep some humidity in the coach. But we have experienced high humidity situations when visiting family in the Midwest or South for a week or more. These products could help in those situations. Thank you

@bullittgt8 Ай бұрын

I run a 30 pint dehumidifier in my 392mbl continuously for last 5 years sitting in the shower to drain into the gray tank. It’s in indoor storage and I average 10-15 gallons collected every 2 weeks. Definitely a good idea.

@troylindsey1444 Ай бұрын

WOW!

@johndoe-oi7bq Ай бұрын

I've thought about using a dehumidifier to extend fresh water tank life. I don't plan on drinking or cooking with that water anyways, the water quality in the southwest isn't drinking water to me.

@calculatedrisk114 Ай бұрын

I was on a project building a new high school in Palm Springs ca. The GC turned off the ac on friday in a gym with a freshly installed basketball floor. Monday morning, they had to scrap the floor. In some places, it lifted 18 inches. It was 115 to 120 over the weekend and almost no humidity.

@KPHVAC Ай бұрын

I work in HVAC and totally agree!! Keeping the humidity out would be number one. Keeping the temperature reasonable inside is also a huge help.

@ThePhilliesYou Ай бұрын

We have been saying this for years and tell everyone to get a real dehumidifier not a big box store one because they are much more efficient. We notice a huge difference. We plumb it into a drain pipe and run it all the time set at 40%. People will say that it puts off heat but we keep our AC closer to 74 because it is so dry inside the camper.

@shanedenmark5536 Ай бұрын

Got a link as to what you’re talking about?

@ThePhilliesYou Ай бұрын

I was going to duct it into the heating system but our trailer had a good spot. We use it in our other trailer for years and believe that trailer stayed so good inside because of it. Plus it has a decent filter we change every few months.

@rracerguy Ай бұрын

Your higher end/ better heat pump / AC units will have DRY mode where it will run the fan continuously on low and then you set AC temp to like 76/78

@momranger2010 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video! Ordered this for my son and his bride for those times they have to park their 5th wheel for extended periods of time.

@jetdriver Ай бұрын

The challenges is what people who store their RVs away from home without access to power can do. Some testing of that would be very helpful.

@johndoe-oi7bq Ай бұрын

I'd get a bunch of reusable desiccant. When it changes colors take it home and put it in the oven to dry it out and put it back.

@windrider65 Ай бұрын

I used 2 of them through the winter in Georgia, and I had to dump the water out every day, and I live full time. I ended up getting a large dehumidifier and put it in the bathroom and plumbed it into the drain, works much better than the little ones.

@aidenhardcore1 Ай бұрын

I actually really love this video. I would’ve never thought of this even though it seems like common sense. It’s just like it there’s a house that’s has a ton of humidity or basement that has a ton of humidity. It can make mold fast. Trust me sadly I know. Thanks for really bringing this to light and explaining it. Love this type of video in the information. Thank you.

@gregphillips667 Ай бұрын

Totally agree, I put in shore power a few years ago going to my 5th wheel at my home in East Texas, I keep the a/c at 87 degrees and have a dehumidifier going also, makes a ton of difference on keeping humidity low in rv

@connietomgiordano7756 Ай бұрын

We have the small dehumidifier that you have in the sink. Wasn’t enough. So we bought a much bigger dehumidifier and placed near the sink and put the drain hose in the sink. Run it constantly.

@CeruleanSky1111 Ай бұрын

What brand and make? TY

@connietomgiordano7756 Ай бұрын

@@CeruleanSky1111 will get back to you. It’s in a seasonal site. Be there Friday night.

@davesauerzopf6980 Ай бұрын

Great point on humidity. I watched your previous video and bought a small dehumidifier and tried to run it on solar. Problem, the watt usage was a lot higher than what the company claimed it was. I have a watt meter that I use to test products. I returned it and bought a different one and it uses what they claim. I will probably turn my AC on as well and set it to 85 to help control it. Perfect video for this time of the year.

@shawnlachance7148 Ай бұрын

Appreciate coverage of the topic. Suggest everyone start with sealing off RV inside air from outside ambient air. If you notice your humidity levels are trending with outside levels, you have leaks that are feeding into the RV. I had so many gaps and holes from my brand new RV it took me a while to seal it off. Once I did, I have 55% humidity in my RV with over 90% humidity outside without a dehumidifier or a/c running.

@chrishuebner2547 Ай бұрын

JD Thanks for another amazing video. Not camping in your area but the northeast can too be very humid during the summer months. Love the idea about the small dehumidifier!!

@caretakerntx Ай бұрын

Hey! It is just Texas preheating for the summer!

@tywebb9879 Ай бұрын

Good video JD, I run 2 small dehumidifiers continuously and they run off of my invertor/battery/solar system. In the summer we dump them every 2-3 days. The RV is 3 years old, still smells fresh inside due humidity control since day one. Water is evil, except for sustaining life!

@bparkinson1234 Ай бұрын

Haha. Here in Colorado it is 28 percent humidity. Thanks for the video.

@Patricksmancave Ай бұрын

Thank you for all of the tips. In the summer we do not leave of Ac on in our camper. We have not have any problems. Maybe we are just lucky.

@shanedeal2356 12 сағат бұрын

Good advice. Thanks

@user-qj7bb3mv2l 8 күн бұрын

Great video. Thanks. I set the thermo no warmer than 80°, pay the extra few $ for electric bill; keeps the humidity down a couple more %

@davidgrimes4726 Ай бұрын

Bring your RV to the pacific northwest in the summer :)

@donh6173 Ай бұрын

Something we use for dampness / moisture is a product called Damp Rid. Comes in small refillable containers. We use 6 throughout the RV. I mine at Home Depot. JMHO

@BigTruckBigRV Ай бұрын

As much as I like Damprid for places like closets and pantry, it usually can't absorb enough water in an RV to make much of a difference. I've even test the gallon jugs of it

@jasonspringfield5601 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the video… dehu ordered.

@troylindsey1444 Ай бұрын

I am new to RVs and was just considering doing something like this. Thx!

@henryford2736 Ай бұрын

Best place to store RV is Tucson. That's where the Air Force have all the jets in storage....

@johndoe-oi7bq Ай бұрын

Too dry can cause the wood to dry out and crack.

@debbiecarter4558 Ай бұрын

Texas heat is no joke...sweating right out of the shower

@davidschmidt5848 Ай бұрын

I also use ever built small dehumidifier plus dry rid bags. It works well with the combination. And I have a small 19 ft camper.

@JohnnyRacerX Ай бұрын

Great info. I have the EVD-1200 which is the next model up from the dehumidifier that you have. I store my RV in a storage yard with no electric, BUT I do have a 100Ahr battery and a 190 watt solar panel installed. My dehumidifier uses about 23 watts. I bought a small 12v inverter (300 watt max) and will use that to power the dehumidifier. My solar and battery should be more than enough to keep things running indefinitely. I wonder why the Eva-Dry folks do not offer a 12V plug for these...? YOU have inspired me - thanks !

@ipcamper9940 Ай бұрын

Gee, Heat and Humidity in Mid-June down near Corpus Crispy, I am shocked 😅. There is a reason we wait until fall to come visit family near Waco. Mid- Atlantic region does get hot and humid, but not nearly as long as Texas. We don't have power where we store our trailer, so we use a Damp-rid bucket. That, with 3 to 4 trips though the summer, keeps the issue under control for us.

@donnaschindlbeck7457 Ай бұрын

We use damp rid year round and a portable dehumidifier when power is available. We also run the dehumidifier whenever propane heat is used.

@Bunkysworkshop Ай бұрын

So I definitely agree with you 100% my friend. The question I have is I have a dehumidifier running so it stays dry but I haven’t been worried about the temperature inside. Should I be worried about the temp as well or just removing the moisture is enough.

@aaronbritt2025 Ай бұрын

It actually IS 108 here in Vegas. I'm more likely to need a humidifier here. Oh, btw, I've been told Furion isn't selling Chill Cubes to the public. Apparently every unit made is going to GD and Brinkley.

@philip48230 24 күн бұрын

One of your better presentations

@bradleywaddell9201 Ай бұрын

Just finished rebuilding my rv shower. We do use the large bucket of damp rid.

@shawndickmann8215 Ай бұрын

Meanwhile in WI, it's 64°f.

@hgoff5617 Ай бұрын

we keep a 40 pint dehumidifier in our RV all the time (unless boondocking). no problems.

@majesticoverland Ай бұрын

I have the 12v plug adapter for that small unit. it is the cigarette plug type, and there is a drain plug adapter you can attach a little hose to that and leave it on the counter.

@OHWhatsNext Ай бұрын

which one supports the 12 volt option? one of the ones he has attached here? or are you running a different model?

@terrypage8172 Ай бұрын

I set my a/c at 80 degrees and let it take care of this issue.

@ChrisBairKeto Ай бұрын

Specs from the product page say the EDV-1100 uses a 9V DC power adapter, consumes 22.5W - it's easy to find or make a 9v DC adapter that could run without the losses of DC > AC > DC inverting. I'd be curious if it's possible to just leave the water holder out and stick it over the sink drain so you don't have to empty the reservoir.

@BigTruckBigRV Ай бұрын

Yeah, but it shutting off gives it a break for me occasionally.

@professionalinspectionserv4228 Ай бұрын

If you are not "using" the rv, use a dehumidifier and set it up to drain not to empty. My only concern is does it pull humidity from the exterior through the walls? Either way I use it to control interior moisture levels. Heat is not the problem no reason to be running the ac uf not being used. Best if you have a carport like roof over it.

@melendyladyboykin2482 Ай бұрын

Curious question: What do you prefer the humidity to be in your RV? We have a big electric dehumidifier we run constantly in the main part. Depending on where we are at, we have emptied it up to 3-4 times a day. We have the hanging closet damp rid bags in the closet and bathroom as well. We got a small electric dehumidifier like the one you show also in our bedroom. I don't think it is possible to have to much dehumidifiers out. What would be your opinion on that? I've been told to keep the humidity between 15 and 30%. Your thought??? Thanks

@javiertorrez4771 Ай бұрын

Pool bar Party!!!!!

@kmonto1971 Ай бұрын

If you don't run a dehumidifier in a camper, you are just wrong and asking for mold. My 2019 still smells like new, that is what people when they walk in it. They are cheap and get one sized for your sqft. That is all that is needed. Either go in it and dump it or have it drain into your sink.

@willietaunton9259 Ай бұрын

This doesn’t apply to the Video. I have a 2021 Chev 3500 towing a 2019 Pinnacle. Recently I have lost my trailer brakes. I’ve had my truck checked at two different dealership and both give it a clean bill of health. I’ve taken my RV in to a dealership and they connected their service truck to my RV and all systems work. Have you ever heard of anything like this before? Willie Taunton

@GregWarga Ай бұрын

Great vid. One question for you. If the power is lost at my park . 2020 jayco eagle trailer, will the ac turn on when I am not there.

@BigTruckBigRV Ай бұрын

It should

@Roadwarier9871 Ай бұрын

Your quite the sales person for all kind of RV products...Cha Ching....

@BigTruckBigRV Ай бұрын

Huh? It's common sense stuff honestly. It's like calling me a sales person because I say to put paper towels in your rv

@jacksunstone8771 Ай бұрын

Corpus Christi, huh? That's where I grew up. Flour Bluff mostly. When I come down there now the humidity crushed me, and I ask myself, how did I live thru this?.

@amatureprofessional Ай бұрын

It’s too bad Surveyor uses thermafoil countertops, their quality is quite good in other areas

@tikisoulsurfboards Ай бұрын

Would your Max air fan left on auto help too?

@thesandman775 Ай бұрын

Temperature control is one thing. But if you're primarily concerned about moisture, why not just run a full size dehumidifier in there instead? Saves cycles on your AC and uses less electricity

@dbsmithy Ай бұрын

Hi, product links? Or did I miss them?

@leeh2866 Ай бұрын

Until I can arrange to dehumidify my camper in storage, would it be better to crack the vent fans or keep them closed? I put MaxAir vent covers on both.

@BigTruckBigRV Ай бұрын

If you have covered storage and a way to keep bugs out effectively, keeping a vent open is not a bad idea, but that's going to do little to prevent humidity from building up if it's humid outside

@texillini1 Ай бұрын

Very educational video. I have a comment as well as a couple of questions if you don’t mind as I’ve never RV’s before. Comment: You have a nice shop, I’m jealous as I wish that I had one. When you built your shop, I figured that you would’ve built it large enough to house your RV’s, or at least store your RV’s under a car port. Why didn’t you? I know that it would’ve cost more, but i would’ve thought what you paid for the new truck would’ve paid for the larger building. Question 1) You said if you store your RV in a storage facility it will sweat and start to die. If the building was air conditioned, would you still have to put the dehumidifier in it? #2) If you were to have an RV stored under a car port, would you still have take the same care with the dehumidifiers even if you say had the windows open to let the breeze go through and let the fresh air in? Looking forward to your reply thank you. I enjoy your channels.

@BigTruckBigRV Ай бұрын

The shop is big enough to house BOTH RVs in the event I feel that needs to happen (hurricane). I do what's necessary to keep them in great shape being outside.

@jim-kalliedunn-md4bz Ай бұрын

How do we get one of those new air conditioners?

@mikemorse3519 Ай бұрын

At what percentage of humidity do we get concerned about? Also, is the dew point a concern?

@BigTruckBigRV Ай бұрын

Generally you want to keep it to under 55-60%

@wynnturner1 9 күн бұрын

Get on with it!

@shellydean2918 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I live in Colorado and the problem we have is the heat and extreme dryness. Adhesive melts and after time the glue just melts away. Any rubber or plastic shrinks fairly quickly, especially on the exterior of the rv. Do you have any suggestions?

@henryford2736 Ай бұрын

RV rubber seal conditioner sold at Walmart. Maybe RV cover.

@kylepokorski6045 Ай бұрын

Small bucket of water inside like a quarter of a cup to keep some moisture in the air

@charlesklaus6290 Ай бұрын

Here in East Tennessee we have high humidity but not as much heat so I don't leave my A/C on but I do have 2 dehumidifiers in our RV plus 2 of the large size EvaDry moisture absorbers that I can take in my house and plug in to dry out when they're full. Rarely gets above 85 degrees and 65% humidity in the RV. You made great points about the heat and humidity killing an RV that a lot of people probably never thought about. Another good video JD.

@armslength2618 Ай бұрын

Drill a couple little holes in the bottom of your de-humid basin and keep the unit in the sink. No need to dump it every week. Anyway the humidity in Houston was interesting during the business trips I had there. Weirdest part was condensation and rain on the *inside* of your car in the morning. Drank a lot of quart-bottles of beer that week. But it was not nearly as bad as the summer humidity off the east coast of Saudi.

@BigTruckBigRV Ай бұрын

I've done that with my other dehumidifier in the Brookstone, but honestly I'm afraid to run this thing 24/7.

@EdwardDavis-hc7oh Ай бұрын

I got a question for you. What if you live in Southern Nevada or there is zero humidity what would you do?

@TheDesertdawg1 Ай бұрын

Put a 5 gallon bucket of water inside to keep it from drying out the wood and fabric. Be sure to set it on something because it will discolor the flooring or even the tub if you set it directly on the surface. Some dealerships in Phoenix do this on the lot. Learned this from 39 years in Gila Bend Az.

@kellyburdette6108 Ай бұрын

This is why I live in a dry climate

@jamesthorne8488 Ай бұрын

I thought there would not be a humidity problem if the RV was just in storage, and not being occupied. i thought humidity was a concern only when you are camping in it!

@BigTruckBigRV Ай бұрын

Nope. Always a concern. 70%+ humidity is alot of water in the air. Especially when factoring in high dew points.

@servispg Ай бұрын

where is the link to the humidifier monitor?\

@handyk3 Ай бұрын

Looking for link as well.

@BigTruckBigRV Ай бұрын

Added sorry

@fastestfusionsport2363 Ай бұрын

Where is the link to the Dehumidifier?

@BigTruckBigRV Ай бұрын

Top of the description

@frankzicari784 Ай бұрын

What if, like mine, your rv sits in storage when not in use.

@BigTruckBigRV Ай бұрын

Should consider ways of dehumidification if that's a problem.

@patanasoff7 Ай бұрын

why don't you buy a bigger dehumidifier?

@okibrian Ай бұрын

Could you just plug in a dehumidifier and run that all the time? I would rather do that than run the camper AC all the time to reduce wear and tear. Cheaper to replace a portable dehumidifier than replacing a camper AC unit.

@BigTruckBigRV Ай бұрын

Remember, humidity is just part of it. Excessive heat can also damage things.

@andrewgow8619 Ай бұрын

This video makes me feel like I belong to a community of insane people. If I now have to climate control my RV all summer (in addition to all the other costs) I may as well just sell it and rent Air B&Bs everywhere we go and save a fortune.

@BigTruckBigRV Ай бұрын

Not a bad idea... That is if you thought RVs are immune to the effects of humidity.