trhine1952
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We will be storing the MH next to the house uncovered, and wondered if we should open the roof vents slightly for the winter. (They have the Maxx Air covers.) Here in Missouri it can be below freezing for several days, with alot of sleet, snow, and ice.
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arctodus
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I can't see any reason to leave them open
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I had a travel trailer stored for several months all sealed up. Should have had a vent and window open because there was mold all over when we opened it up.
I always leave my roof vents open all the time now. They have the Max air vent covers. I also leave the window over the sink cracked just enought to let air in.
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Also add some Dry Z Aire and keep a little Heat on ,even a 100 Watt Light Bulb will help the air to circulate.
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You should have lots of air movement and have a way of continually changing the air too, especially when the air temperature warms.
Having vents cracked open is a must, and running the vents for a while every so often if you can is also good.
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mtrumpet
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trhine1952 wrote:We will be storing the MH next to the house uncovered, and wondered if we should open the roof vents slightly for the winter. (They have the Maxx Air covers.) Here in Missouri it can be below freezing for several days, with alot of sleet, snow, and ice.
Thanks
Since they have the Maxx covers it certainly wouldn't hurt to leave them opened with the intent of promoting air flow.
Another thing that I prefer to do is leave all of the cabinet doors and drawers (and any storage spaces inside) fully opened while stored for the winter. It's my thought that keeping air circulating through the unit will help avoid mold and mildew. I also distribute a good amount of Bounce dryer sheets throughout the unit while stored.
This has worked well for me.
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I leave my MaxxAir cover open all the time except during winter storage. I close them over the winter because blowing snow seems to find it's way up and inside; rain has never gotten in.
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If you leave vents or windows open you will be allowing moisture to get into coach. If your coach will be stored near the house you can go out to ventilate coach on warm dry days then close it up. In a damp climate adding the moisture absorbing devices will be helpful.
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