Moisture in Storage bays

[Jim Owens]

Brian,

Our experience in a much older 'Bird has led us to treat the symptoms
of moisture by placing cannisters of moisture absorbing granules in
the storage bays. They're available at marine shops and other outlets.
We keep the spare parts in plastic storage containers to keep them
dry.

Since you're in the normally soggy and currently waterlogged Pacific
Northwest, you're likely to have problems not common to those of us
in less humid climates. Perhaps someone with a more comparable model
year and exposure to your climate will have some suggestions based on
their experiences.

It appears you're undergoing your baptism by fire in the love-hate
'Bird owners' experience. Good luck!

Jim Owens
77 FC33SB (Gas)
Lake of the Ozarks, MO

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Brian Gatley"
wrote:
>
> As many know, this is my first BB. Yesterday I finally got around
to
> cleaning out the entire storage area from the previous owner. As I
> removed some items (wood shelves and cabinets) there was clear
> indication of moisture in the storage bays. I also noticed a rag
stuffed
> in the corner of the plumbing bay and it was soaked when I pulled
it out
> yesterday.
>
> Last night we got some rain and today there is clearly signs of more
> moisture in the storage areas. The coach is dry and has been
> winterized.
>
> Is it typical to get moisture infiltration into the storage areas?
Or,
> is this moisture coming from somewhere else? Roof? Side rail? Siding
> screws?
>
> If it is coming from the storage bay doors, is there a way to
completely
> seal doors to prevent moisture?
>
> I don't have any indication of moisture in the house that I have
been
> able to find.
>
> If moisture is "typical", is this a good reason to have pull out
trays
> to keep stuff up off the floor?
>
> Unfortunately not all of us can "winterize" by heading south...;-)
>
> Brian Gatley
> 93 WLWB PT40
> Bend, OR
>
>
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