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Re: [tabtrailers] Re: Clamshell: Damp, moldy floor up front : (

 


We had a lot of condensation build up when we were out camping this fall. With my husband and three dogs, it built up quick and we had the heater on. I would make sure I vented very well during the day to get the moisture out. Warm it back up at night and go to bed. I also always prop that little storage compartment up front open so it can get extra air in it. That is my trouble spot. It's getting a vent or two this summer.
 
Carrie
Fairbanks Alaska
2006 Clamshell #1711
--- On Wed, 2/2/11, Rogers <issimo1@yahoo.com> wrote:.

From: Rogers <issimo1@yahoo.com>
Subject: [tabtrailers] Re: Clamshell: Damp, moldy floor up front : (
To: tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, February 2, 2011, 5:31 PM

 
John,

We recently camped in freezing weather and noticed significant condensation where there is metal framing that allows transmission of frigid temps into the T@B. Our breath is moisture laden and condenses heavily on those cold surfaces.

There is a lot of metal hardware (screws & bolts) in that part of the T@B that can 'transmit' frigid temps inside and cause condensation (even frost!) in that front joint. Our door frame is dripping wet on occasion in very cold temps.

Even with windows or vents slightly open we were unable to keep humidity down and retain enough heat to keep us warm. I was shocked to see humdity at 40% outside and 96% inside on one recent 23F morning.

We keep all cabinets slightly open when we camp in the cold, keep air circulating (tiny 12V computer fan) and hope that it will help eliminate super cold spots. I would imagine that having a furnace would help keep humidity down but we don't have one so...

There have been others with significant leaks in the clamshell front floor joint on this site. Hopefully, they will chime in with some answers for you.

Good luck!

Jay
Jay & Beth
#1896

--- In tabtrailers@yahoogroups.com, "John" <jmagricola@...> wrote:
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> I pulled up the vinyl floor in the storage bin near the door and dried it out, but I know the problem is all the way across the front (though it seems worse near the door). Have any of you clamshell owners figured out the source of the moisture? I don't know if the leading edge of the floor system is picking up water from the outside...or the door lets water in somehow? I would love to avoid reinventing the wheel if any of you have been through this : ) John <>{
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