Thanks, I have taken out the mattresses, and have used the calcium
chloride pellet gizmos as well. It is amazing to me how much water they
can pull out of the air.
I have not spilled the solution yet, but have come close a few times.

Todd

On 1/9/2011 12:39 PM, Alistair Bell wrote:
> the electric way is good, I made a simple one from a lightbulb holder
> and a chimney of old coffee cans. I have also used one of those
> "Dri-Z-Air" calcium chloride pellet gizmos. Caution with that though,
> don't spill the accumulated sat. CaCl2 solution formed... ask me how I
> know
>
> Another thing to do it to take out the upper bunk mattress (if its a
> westy). That allows a bit more air circ. up top and takes away the big
> sponge that holds moisture.
>
> alistair
>
>
> On 9-Jan-11, at 12:14 PM, Todd.Last wrote:
>
>> I live in the pacific northwest where it is not uncommon to see moss
>> growing on vehicles that are left outside.
>> I'm curious as to what the list members do to make sure the interior of
>> their van is nice and dry if it has to be left outside.
>>
>> I have a small boat dehumidifier (heating element and fan that you plug
>> into 110v)
>> Any other ideas?
>>
>> Todd
>> '88 Westy
>
>