Date:         Sun, 9 Jan 2011 12:39:40 -0800
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Keeping your van dry inside in a damp climate
Comments: To: "Todd.Last" <Rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET>
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the electric way is good, I made a simple one from a lightbulb holder
and a chimney of old coffee cans. I have also used one of those "Dri-Z-
Air" calcium chloride pellet gizmos. Caution with that though, don't
spill the accumulated sat. CaCl2 solution formed... ask me how I know

Another thing to do it to take out the upper bunk mattress (if its a
westy). That allows a bit more air circ. up top and takes away the big
sponge that holds moisture.

alistair


On 9-Jan-11, at 12:14 PM, Todd.Last wrote:

> I live in the pacific northwest where it is not uncommon to see moss
> growing on vehicles that are left outside.
> I'm curious as to what the list members do to make sure the interior
> of
> their van is nice and dry if it has to be left outside.
>
> I have a small boat dehumidifier (heating element and fan that you
> plug
> into 110v)
> Any other ideas?
>
> Todd
> '88 Westy