joe0508
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Has anyone used those buckets that they sell at walmart that absorbs the moisture from inside the rv during storage.If so how well do they work.
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crimmps49
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You must be referring to "damp rid". Yes, we use them in our rig when we store it for the winter here in WI. The base was pretty full when we uncovered them (2 sets) this spring. It doesn't freeze as it has an oily content. I don't know if they were necessary, but they didn't hurt anything either.
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ScottG
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They work very well - I use them every winter.
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phnguyk
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I use them in the rv and basement of our home. 33' class a we use 4 at a time, they all seem to trap about the same amount of water. So I figured the more the better. In the house we use them year round, can't tell your in a basement(finished).
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Fla Tom
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I use damp rid in my clasic cars keeps them nice and fresh smelling the rv tub is a larger container of damp rid get two one in the front one in the back it works well
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Yes I have. You can also put them over your sinks so that the water can drain down the sink into your tank.
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joe0508
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Can you use them year round.Will they serve any purpose for the summer months.As well as the winter months.
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A lot depends on the usual humidity in your area. Where we live on the West coast of Florida, with average humidity of 80%+, the typical Damp-Rid bucket gets filled in a few days. Obviously they work but if they only work for a few days, and you plan to store the coach for a few months, than I feel they may be a waste of money. Just buy one, open it up, and see how long it takes to fill with water. If they last as long as your coach will be stored, then go for it.
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Airstreamer67
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Good point about the amount of humidity. I, too, live in a Gulf Coast state with very high humidity. I use a 120-volt compressor dehumidifier and regularly remove quarts of water from the unit. It needs to be looked at every few days.
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We use the Damp-Rid in our Florida home,only because the previous owner used it under the sinks. While we are not there we control humidity with the A/C unit. We had a humidistat installed that turns on the A/C only to control humidity. The electric bill is only about $25.per month.
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