Hi Guys. I am looking at storing our Motor Home Sept to June 2019. (9 months in Cairns.) Returning to NZ for our summer.
I have been warned about dampness and mould especially in Cairns and that I would be better to store it down in Brisbane.
Has any one got any advice re de humidifiers. Also on storing in Cairns or Brisbane.
We spend more time up near Cairns and can fly direct from NZ.
My preference is Cairns but worried about the reliability of a dehumidifier.
Any advice would be appreciated
rgren2 said
09:28 AM Jul 22, 2018
Try storing at Atherton.
outlaw40 said
10:29 AM Jul 22, 2018
Plenty of humidity in brisbane . if your worried go to a $2 shop and pick up a few of these www.rejectshop.com.au/All-Products/Home-%26-Garden/Cleaning/Interior-Home-Dehumidifier-280g/p/30028284.
my van lives in a very humid shed when at home, as soon as i park the van up i put a couple in and chuck em out when we go away .We find them very effective.
Aus-Kiwi said
11:39 AM Jul 22, 2018
Ventilation is king here .Have a solar fan on top of fridge vent . Wonât work under cover though !
hako said
12:02 PM Jul 23, 2018
I'd grab 3 or 4 of the de-humidifiers shown in the link. We use one in our Avan camper when it's closed up for months and find it usually is half full of water (but cannot overflow). Place them on the ground inside the van and have all cupboards doors open so you get some air circulation. Just don't forget to remove them before driving off in the van otherwise they can then tip over.
I'd grab 3 or 4 of the de-humidifiers shown in the link. We use one in our Avan camper when it's closed up for months and find it usually is half full of water (but cannot overflow). Place them on the ground inside the van and have all cupboards doors open so you get some air circulation. Just don't forget to remove them before driving off in the van otherwise they can then tip over.
You can find long rectangular ones of these in the cheap shops, pop the top off when it's full of water and empty it and refill with new stuff from a bulk container. We have them in cupboards etc 24/7 plus in internally removable roof vents so the moisture doesn't build up between the outside roof and the inside ceiling. We used them a lot when we lived in Lake Illawarra NSW in the house because of the humidity problems and they worked great there as well. Not much humidity in Mannum SA :lol:
Hi Guys. I am looking at storing our Motor Home Sept to June 2019. (9 months in Cairns.) Returning to NZ for our summer.
I have been warned about dampness and mould especially in Cairns and that I would be better to store it down in Brisbane.
Has any one got any advice re de humidifiers. Also on storing in Cairns or Brisbane.
We spend more time up near Cairns and can fly direct from NZ.
My preference is Cairns but worried about the reliability of a dehumidifier.
Any advice would be appreciated
Try storing at Atherton.
my van lives in a very humid shed when at home, as soon as i park the van up i put a couple in and chuck em out when we go away .We find them very effective.
I'd grab 3 or 4 of the de-humidifiers shown in the link. We use one in our Avan camper when it's closed up for months and find it usually is half full of water (but cannot overflow). Place them on the ground inside the van and have all cupboards doors open so you get some air circulation. Just don't forget to remove them before driving off in the van otherwise they can then tip over.
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/damprid-refillable-moisture-absorber-300g-fg01/p/251846/
Good Luck.
You can find long rectangular ones of these in the cheap shops, pop the top off when it's full of water and empty it and refill with new stuff from a bulk container. We have them in cupboards etc 24/7 plus in internally removable roof vents so the moisture doesn't build up between the outside roof and the inside ceiling. We used them a lot when we lived in Lake Illawarra NSW in the house because of the humidity problems and they worked great there as well. Not much humidity in Mannum SA :lol:
T1 Terry