Running A/C in Summer when not in use -Florida Resident

[JewelMcD]

Does anyone run their a/c during the summer to keep the humidity down in their rv (while not in use)? We are considering that to help keep the interior from deteriorating. We are having 50 amp service installed on the side of our house this week.

[Skip426]

I think a portable de-humidifyer would work better and be more cost effective.JMHO.

[KSCRUDE]

Originally Posted by Skip426

I think a portable de-humidifyer would work better and be more cost effective.JMHO.

X 2 Running the AC all summer would be very costly. I have never did that in the past, and ours sits inside, and it sits very little in the summer.

[CampDaven]

Originally Posted by Skip426

I think a portable de-humidifyer would work better and be more cost effective.JMHO.

Dehumidifier works on humidity level. A/C on temp level.

[Pusherman]

I think it's a good idea, as heat can be a big problem along with humidity. Set it at 80-85F and let it keep the coach conditioned.

A coach could easily reach 100F inside in the hot Florida sun during the summertime. And really high humidity levels.

I would pay the electricity to keep it moderately cool and dehumidified - keep the A/C on.

[clyon51]

Originally Posted by Skip426

I think a portable de-humidifyer would work better and be more cost effective.JMHO.

Have to agree here, it's humidity that affects the interior, not heat per se.

[Libero]

Never turned my AC off with my Florida place vacant in the summer. AC Thermostat was set @85 but Humidistats set @ 55% for two dehumidifiers. Also had a humidistat controlling the AC set to 60% and it did come on sometimes. But this was not an RV and I had 6" fully insulated walls and lots of insulation and an air gap with an exhaust fan above the ceiling. Tough to do that in an RV but a roof over the RV or parked in the shade would really help with the temp and I agree, get one or two dehumidifiers and keep the humidity down to prevent mold and other damage caused by dampness. Must have a drain rigged for the Humidifiers of course.

Good luck.

[vsheetz]

A/C reduces the temperature and humidity both. During the couple hot summer months where we live, I leave the MH A/C on set at 80/85 degrees.

I have a PTAC unit installed in a hobby room addition of the house - it has the feature of automatically coming on at 40 degrees and 80 degrees for room and contents protection. Same/similar concept can be applied to a MH.

[Dunner]

In Phx, during the summer, I put a 5 gallon bucket of water in my MH to keep the wood from drying out. Did the same with my 5er. I also use Orange Furniture Polish on the wood.

[powerboatr]

for over 10 years in Jacksonville florida
I had my fiver plugged in beside the house a/c set at 85F in the summer
it kept the coach cool enough and dry by florida standards inside
I also left the fridge on and cooling as we generally went every weekend to camp blanding

[MaverickBBD]

What would be a good de-humidifier to use?

[clyon51]

Originally Posted by MaverickBBD

What would be a good de-humidifier to use?

This link will explain it to you. It depends on the area of the MH and how humid it may be/get. They are usually rated in pints per 24 hours. I would definitely get one that had an option to have the output water go to a hose, then to a sink. You wouldn't want one you had to physically empty periodically, at least I wouldn't.

Dehumidifier Buying Guide

[MaverickBBD]

Thx John. I was thinking of one for the summers we spend on the Washington coast. My problem is that most say to use when above 70 degrees. When it is above seventy degrees on the coast I just hope we are not gone that weekend.

[barbaram]

Thanks for posting this - we are thinking of the same thing. We normally leave our refrigerator on all summer and think it would be better for it if it were not so hot inside the MH.