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Originally Posted by The Gritz Carlton

You suggested he not run A/C. A/C is the only thing that will blow cool, dry air around the entire coach, purging all areas behind cabinets, drawers, etc. Been there...still here...coastal, damp, hot, salty, marshy humidity is murder and a dehumidifier alone won't cut it. Either way, he now has two very professional opinions from the best out here.

Either way should be good options for him.

I good humidifier that is designed for a large room (like around 300 - 500 sq feet) should keep the humity in check. I would not use a small one - it will wear out to quickly and not get the air dry enough - plus might need a roof vent open to let heat out + extra heat generated by this HF.

Sure AC would be better.... but IMO its not worth the wear and tear and risk leaving the AC on for a long period of time when Im not at the location. We all know the QC of the modern RV.

But these are two good options for him.

Is his power source 30 amp or just 15 amp?? 15 amp could hurt the AC unit (esp over time with a the high load of heat and humidity). That was another reason I would NOT personally run the AC.

Now at home I have a 30 amp hookup for my RV and I would run it all day when working inside or before a trip (or for a guest room if needed). But I still shut it off at night to be safe (if no one sleeping inside RV).