Best $15 RV Gadget you could buy!

[@ericoswald2279]

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

[@m-hadji]

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

[@leonardnunez4596]

I never realized the humidity of my RV thank you for the information

[@anthonyb2334]

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

[@calculatedrisk114]

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.

[@leonardnunez4596]

Thank you for that information never realized the humidity

[@bullittgt8]

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]

WOW!

[@johndoe-oi7bq]

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.

[@molynn5244]

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

[@ThePhilliesYou]

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]

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

[@ThePhilliesYou]

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]

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

[@KPHVAC]

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.

[@connietomgiordano7756]

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]

What brand and make? TY

[@connietomgiordano7756]

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

[@gregphillips667]

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

[@Tobymt1925]

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

[@johndoe-oi7bq]

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.

[@shawnlachance7148]

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.

[@windrider65]

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.

[@momranger2010]

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.

[@davesauerzopf6980]

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.

[@aidenhardcore1]

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.

[@donh6173]

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

[@BTBRVReviews]

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

[@PeteRay-w4x]

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 %

[@sean2148]

Southwest Louisiana. AC stays on 88 and always have 2-3 buckets of Damp Rid onboard. 2021 coach not under cover and so far, so good. But the heat and struggle are real.

[@tywebb9879]

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!

[@chrishuebner2547]

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!!

[@jetdriver]

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]

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.

[@Patricksmancave]

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.

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

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

[@caretakerntx]

Hey! It is just Texas preheating for the summer!

[@bparkinson1234]

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

[@ChrisBairKeto]

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.

[@BTBRVReviews]

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

[@davidschmidt5848]

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]

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 !

[@davidgrimes4726]

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

[@ipcamper9940]

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.

[@troylindsey1444]

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

[@bradleywaddell9201]

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

[@henryford2736]

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

[@johndoe-oi7bq]

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

[@philip48230]

One of your better presentations

[@jasonspringfield5601]

Thanks for the video… dehu ordered.

[@hgoff5617]

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

[@professionalinspectionserv4228]

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.

[@shanedeal2356]

Good advice. Thanks

[@Bunkysworkshop]

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]

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.

[@JW-pp8nj]

I’m sure there would be a calculation on temperature setting for the a/c. We have mid 80’s day and mid 60’s at night in INDIANA. Should setting be mid 70’s?

[@jacksunstone8771]

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?.

[@Treeplanter73]

Meanwhile in WI, it's 64°f.

[@GregWarga]

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.

[@BTBRVReviews]

It should

[@debbiecarter4558]

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

[@Roadwarier9871]

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

[@BTBRVReviews]

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

[@jim-kalliedunn-md4bz]

How do we get one of those new air conditioners?

[@tikisoulsurfboards]

Would your Max air fan left on auto help too?

[@thesandman775]

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

[@terrypage8172]

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

[@willietaunton9259]

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

[@texillini1]

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.

[@BTBRVReviews]

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.

[@melendyladyboykin2482]

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

[@Justmakingobservations]

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]

Same thing I was thinking

[@jimknox6139]

Seems all these influencers like to drag it out.

[@leeh2866]

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.

[@BTBRVReviews]

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

[@mikemorse3519]

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

[@BTBRVReviews]

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

[@jamesthorne8488]

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!

[@BTBRVReviews]

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

[@javiertorrez4771]

Pool bar Party!!!!!

[@dbsmithy]

Hi, product links? Or did I miss them?

[@EdwardDavis-hc7oh]

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

[@TheDesertdawg1]

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.

[@servispg]

where is the link to the humidifier monitor?\

[@handyk3]

Looking for link as well.

[@BTBRVReviews]

Added sorry

[@shellydean2918]

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]

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

[@kylepokorski6045]

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

[@charlesklaus6290]

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.

[@amatureprofessional]

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

[@fastestfusionsport2363]

Where is the link to the Dehumidifier?

[@BTBRVReviews]

Top of the description

[@wynnturner1]

Get on with it!

[@kellyburdette6108]

This is why I live in a dry climate

[@frankzicari784]

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

[@BTBRVReviews]

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

[@patanasoff7]

why don't you buy a bigger dehumidifier?

[@okibrian]

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.

[@BTBRVReviews]

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

[@andrewgow8619]

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.

[@BTBRVReviews]

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

[@putheflamesoutyahoo1503]

why campers ...include mobile homes.....hard to work on, hard to live in or out of. Great idea, POOR design.

[@leewestrope4624]

why do I have to listen to 30 min of BS to hear what is (supposedly) a "wonderful" item?

[@wynnturner1]

You say the same thing over and over!