Excess humidity in the RV motor home can lead to an unpleasant environment that is not safe for health and even cultivates the growth of mold and mildew. The best way to combat this problem is by using a dehumidifier inside that will help in reducing the level of humidity in the air.
Why is excess moisture bad for your RV?
Excess moisture in the air can be very harmful for you and your RV’s interiors. Moist air easily condenses on walls, seeps inside joints, and can even cause severe damage to your motorhome’s structural integrity.
It is a possibility that excess moisture can cause a rampant mold fungus to grow due to regular showering and cooking inside the RV, without even realizing the damage you are causing with these simple daily chores.
Another issue that gives growth to these mold and other such bacteria and harmful elements in the air, is the fact that there is low circulation inside the RV, even with small ventilation fans, skylights and windows. As every crammed space is used thoroughly to maximize space, it isn’t possible to get ventilation and air into every small space, and thus RV owners need to find a better way to control the damage caused by moisture - a dehumidifier.
Why do you need to buy a dehumidifier?
Apart from it being safer for the people travelling in the RV, buying a dehumidifier will also help you keep you precious investment safe. An RV motorhome is an expensive buy and excess humidity in the air can lead to damage.
Investing in a good dehumidifier is also great idea because operation wise it is simple and can be moved around in the RV easily. It features a number of functions that make using it everyday non intrusive and also helps in maintaining the quality of products inside the RV, as excess humidity can very harmful.
Here’s a list of the best dehumidifiers for the car and RV to use.
The Frigidaire FAD504DWD Energy Star Dehumidifier has a capacity of 50-pint and helps in protecting the RV from mold and mildew and eliminates bacteria in the air, by effortlessly controlling the exact percentage of humidity. It features continuous operation when placed next to a suitable drain, and is equipped with full tank alert system with auto shut-off, complete electronic controls, washable filter and an easily reachable collection container that also has a level indicator.
The Eva-Dry E-333 Renewable Wireless Mini Dehumidifer uses renewable silica gel technology that doesn’t need batteries or power to work. It works in areas up to 333 cubic feet and has a capacity 4-6 oz, after which the indicator window will turn from blue to pink, meaning it is time to keep the device fro 10 hours in a well-ventilated area to restore it to its original condition. This needs to be done every 2 to 4 weeks, but it depends on the level of humidity. The humidifier doesn’t leak or spill any liquid and has a life span of almost 10 years with a 5 year warranty.
The Eva-dry Electric Petite Dehumidifier Edv-1100 uses a no compressor Peltier Technology that allows it to be very quite while on. It works best for mid-sized rooms and can easily fit in any corner or table due to its small size. Equipped with an automatic shut off switch, it also indicates when the spill-proof reservoir (16 oz) needs to be emptied via indicator light.
The Homasy Portable Mini Dehumidifier uses Peltier technology and can remove around 10 oz of water each day from humid rooms. Providing protection from mold and mildew, it feature a one button control for power on/off and has a safety system, which shuts off the device automatically when reservoir is full. With only 35db of sound it is noise free and also uses low power consumption, while covering around 20 square meters of area around it.
The Keystone KSTAD50B Energy Star Dehumidifier has a capacity of 50 pints and covers a room almost 3000 square feet large. It has features like an LED display with electronic controls, automatic shutoff, 24-hour timer and a transparent water level indicator. It can be cleaned easily with its cleaning dust filter and clean-filter alert. It is also equipped with rolling casters to make it easy to move.
The Frigidaire FFAD5033R1 Energy Star Dehumidifier has a 50 pint capacity and protects the house against mold and mildew. It features a front, pullout tank with a handle, along with a splashguard, full tank alert and automatic shut-off. Its low temperature operation at 41 degree helps in saving energy and has ready select electronic controls.
