DHagedorn
washington state
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I have an 07 Pilgrim Legend 5th wheel. I have a problem with the bedroom slide with condensation. No other part of the rig has this problem. Condensation forms about 1-2 inches from the floor upwards on the wall. I have double paned windows and have the roof vent open 24/7 in the bathroom. The wall seems to weep, we have had the slide checked for leaks and none are present. Testing done when raining shows no difference in the amount of moisture on the wall.
I have tried a fan on the floor and purchased portable dehumidifier pots and nothing seems to get rid of the water. Is there anyone out there that is having the same problem? My walls are studded with aluminum studs. I have been told that the new trailers with this type of construction seem to have this type of issue but, I need to know how to stop the moisture build up. I am showing signs of mold growing on the panels. HELP!
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pulsar
Lewisville, NC
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buldaawg
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Is it worse when the slide is out or In? Or no diff either way. Warm air rises, and since humidity is attracted to cooler air, condensation will often show near the bottom of the glass or wall. Those alum studs will hold the cold for a long time. Increasing the amount of insulation in the walls might help, but that would be one heck of a job right there.. I would try and keep fans running in the area to increase air circulation along with a portable dehumidifier. keep the windows cracked a little also. No telling what the final answer might be, but you need to try a combination of things on this one.
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beartruck
Madison, South Dakota
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In cold weather the condensation occurs in our 5th wheel, also. Every morning, we pull the mattress away from the head of the bed a couple of inches and put a fan pointed into that area. Works for us.
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lv2rom
Kansas City, Missouri
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This is not an "aluminum bashing" response...but alum framing is notorious for transferring temps through a wall to the inside (it is metal). I "suspect" that since the slide out box is exposed on five sides and circulation is limited it serves as an ideal spot for condensation to appear. In this case I think the best cure is making sure air can reach the affected area, and as mentioned strong directional air circulation....Brian
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