Damp Rid or...

[natureboy68]

what are people using out there when in storage? HD/Lowes has this damp rid contraption for about $20 that absorbs moisture, i just don't like the disposable nature of it. i have heard/seen people using a pan of charcoal briquettes for moisture/dampness or is this more for odor control?
so...what are people using out there?

[mike4947]

Stop by your local craft store. The sell silica desiccant. It work like the damp rid but is reusable by simply putting it in a warm oven to dry it out.
My can is over 25 years old and still sucks up moisture like the day it was new.
You can get it in a fancy stainless container at marine stores, but like things labeled RV, things labeled "marine" also get the price jacked up.
What also helps is doing the seal up the bottom of the camper. It helps stop the air movement caused by the daily heating and cooling cycle. Where as the trailer cools at night after being heated during the day draws in moist air and when when heated the following day exits but leaves the moisture behind.

[sacrawf]

what are people using out there when in storage? HD/Lowes has this damp rid contraption for about $20 that absorbs moisture, i just don't like the disposable nature of it. i have heard/seen people using a pan of charcoal briquettes for moisture/dampness or is this more for odor control?
so...what are people using out there?

I use the refillable Damp Rid, so there is no disposable waste.  Available at many stores. http://www.damprid.dsiwebbuilder.com/index.asp?cat=173068

[fshnfool76]

I use the refillable too. Seems to work great.

[MotherNature]

Thanks for posting this thread - I'm having a similar problem (can't find where water could possibly be coming in yet the stench is consistent with a leak).

I put a bowl of charcoal (bbq type, not fish tank bits) in there when we closed up last week, not sure how it will work but have a feeling I'll need something stronger!

I've seen the silica at my local Michael's & am going to pick up some (definitely cheaper than anything else).  

Thanks for the tips!

[PattieAM]

I use the Damp Rid (various sizes, containers/styles available) during my storage periods.

Charcoal was a good odor absorbant, but didn't seem to do much at absorbing the moisture (at least in my experience).  A plate of freshly ground coffee will also absorb odor.  Best and cheapest in my experience is a bowl of ammonia left overnight or even longer - it really absorbs/eliminates odors.