Climate & moisture
Keep the inside dry to keep the trailer healthy
Two people breathing, a hot shower, and a pot of pasta put a surprising amount of water into the air of a sealed aluminum tube. Left alone it condenses on the windows and skin, tracks down to the floor, and over time feeds mold and corrosion. Managing humidity is the single best thing you can do for a trailer you live in.
Know your numbers
- Aim for 60 percent or less Keep interior relative humidity at or below 60 percent. In cold weather drop the target closer to 35 percent or the windows will sweat. A thirty-dollar hygrometer takes the guessing out of it.
Move the moist air out
- Run a vent fan while you cook and shower A roof vent fan on low exhaust during cooking, showering, and sleeping carries humid air out before it can condense. Crack a window on the far end so the fan has somewhere to pull from.
- Add a dehumidifier for long humid stays For extended stops in a wet climate, a small electric dehumidifier or refillable desiccant tubs pull out the rest. In cold weather, wipe condensation off windows and metal before it tracks down to the floor.
Helps to have on board
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