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Now that the days are warming up some and sunny, and the nights are still cold I have noticed a lot of condensation in the outside compartments. Infact there is a small puddle on the floor of the compartments that are on the shaded side of the Barth. There are water droplets all over the aluminum ceiling of the compartments on that side. Not nearly that much condensation on the side facing the sun.
Due to the approach to the house the Barth must be parked the same way all the time, so one side is always shaded.
Last fall I removed all the trunk mat glued to the walls and floors (the original stuff Barth installed)and refinished and repainted all the walls and foors of every compartment so it's easy to se how much water is pooling up on the floors.
The inside surfaces had already started to rust so that's why I pulled up all the matting in the first place.
We didn't notice it as a problem last winter 'cause we went to nice and dry Arizona. And we hope we'll be able to do the again next winter but in the mean time ...
Anybody else got the same condensation problem?
Any suggestions on how to deal with it?
Thanks
Don


1990 Regency 34'
Cummins 6CTA 8.3 240hp
Spartan Chassis,
4 speed Allison MT643
 
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Dri-Z-Air - find it at your local hardware, marine, or RV supply store. It uses calcium chloride crystals to absorb humidity. One Dri-z-Air in each separate compartment should do for the winter, but check them periodically. Follow the directions & replace the crystals only if they have completely dissolved. Remember to take the stuff out if you use the motor home. The water & the crystals make a mess if they get spilled.

If you're constantly plugged in, a light bulb left on should create enough heat & circulation to prevent condensation. You can find a fancy base with a shroud for a light bulb at marine supply stores, or rig your own stable base with a flat mounted socket, & something to keep stuff from falling on the bulb & breaking it. I've used a portable heat lamp socket with reflector successfully more than once. Just use your head to keep it safe, & be sure it can't overheat, or have something fall on it. It ain't rocket science.
 
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