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RVing: Preventing Mildew & Mold Under Your Foam Mattress. (cheaper hypervent)
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- Опубліковано 4 лют 2018
- This is the first of three videos on condensation. This first video looks at HyperVent which is used to prevent mildew and mold from forming under foam mattresses and cushions.
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Hi Bill. I can't wait to see your future videos on controlling condensation. I have a friend who has had some real nightmares with condensation.
Thank you very much, I needed to get something from my under-the-bed storage and noticed my mattress WET!! i freaked out, but you answer my questions and gave me the solution, wow! God bless you, for helping me! 😊
Glad it was helpful! Bill
Bill.... the stuff worked very good, my mattress is dry! But now I have another problem, but after try to find the solution on internet can't find anything about this: I have a very strong propane like smell in my RV, even if I don't have the propane plugged, my dog is sneezing and I have headaches ... what else could it be?
Welcome back. Great idea. We have an 8” gel infused memory foam mattress in our fifth wheel. We never even considered the moisture issue. Thanks for the video and links. Look forward to seeing more.
Hi Marilyn, thank you. I never considered it either until I noticed that maps and other papers I'd put under the mattress had a mildew smell, by then it was too late. I have a couple more videos coming up on condensation, a good winter topic! Take care, Bill
I just came upon your trailer sway video and see you have lots of great information .. I just want to say thank you Bill and I hope you get feeling better.
Hi Mark, I'm glad your enjoying the videos and yes I'm feeling better. I'm keeping busy "refitting" my trailer and shopping for my next tow vehicle (unfortunately slacking on the videos again!). Take care, Bill
Happy to see you back and looking forward to your upcoming videos :) Thanks for the helpful info!
Bill so happy for a new video from you! .... That reminds me of Hogs Hair air filter material. ... We start full time RVing Feb. 16th. (butterflies) Thanks so much for the info man!
Hi Polemic, This stuff is really stiff, much more than it looks like it would be. Where are you heading first?
With a little help from your videos, Apalachicola ntnl. forest. It's close enough to home to give us a little peace of mind to start out. Then we hope to head for some mountains.
Welcome back! I've looked forward to your maintenance tips.
Finally! You're back!! I thought you had given up on us. Great info. Thanks!
This explains so much. I bought a foam mattress but my bed had not arrived yet. So for a week I put the matress om the floor and I slept there. Just after a few days I noticed the mold growing from underneath the matress. I didn't know why but now I do. It was also super cold for that week.
Hi Ana, The internet is definitely a great reference. Glad to help. Bill
Good to see another one of your videos. I gather you're in FL somewhere - hope you're doing well. I know you mentioned a health issue that you're dealing with.
Hi Rick, Yes I'm in Florida, I'm doing a refit on my trailer which is going slower than expected. Health is good and would be much better if I was out traveling where I would be walking/hiking around a whole lot more. The health issue at this point is finishing paying off the bills! Hahaha Take care, Bill
Glad to see you back. Good video, It's something most folks don't think about.
Good to see your Channel pop up in my Notifications. Welcome back, Bill. And thanks for this new series of videos.
My first mod in my new-to-me Casita will be put a twin mattress in (and use the extra space for storage or seating. I love foam mattresses and your video showed me how to solve the condensation problems. Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video. Helped me to realize that I need to buy one of these things!! Be safe out there!!
I'm really glad I have it under my new mattress!
As always you have a wealth of knowledge and experience. Thanks and glad your doing good.
Thank you for returning. Need more videos from you. Great topic!
Hi Bill, welcome back, good to see you in good health.
Great to see you back, Really enjoy your videos. You provide practical information and present it excellently.
My experience with camping trailers has been a love/hate relationship but I’m getting the itch again and may be able to utilize some of your guidance in my inevitable next foray in the camper world. Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge.
Hi Doctoor Dan, Some of the ways these trailers are made I can see why people would hate them. I'm glad I can be of some help. Go for it! Bill
Welcome back! You have been missed.
Hi Bill!
Great to have a video from you and a good topic. Between that and the holes hopefully it will help. I've heard of that before but you did a nice explanation on how to set up. A friend of mine I just met was in Q and got a super deal on a Casita. The lady was looking to upgrade to something bigger. I told her how fast they sell, I'll share your YT page with her.
Take care, hope you are doing well.
Tina
Hi tinabeane, It does seem to work I've already noticed it isn't damp under there anymore after three weeks. I don't think it takes a whole lot, like it would on a boat, just enough to give it a chance to vent away. HyperVent has been out there for a while, I just found a bunch of misc info about it along with lower prices so I figured it was worth a video.
Casitas do sell crazy fast at times, when I bought mine they'd usually be sold the first day you'd see the ad. I was lucky I bought it in January during a cold spell up near Atlanta, I guess it was too cold for anyone else to trailer shop. I barely got the title in time to register it before I headed to Mardi Gras. So now that you've been to Q what rig looks good to ya? Take care, Bill
Hi Bill, I didn't look at many rigs there. I honestly just don't know if I want to tow. There are some places that rent out small trailers, so think I will do that first to test it out. I'm planning on selling my house hopefully this year. Will just car camp for a while in the Santa Fe. I did check out a Runaway Camper at the RTR (Company is in Florida). It was nice, was tall enough to stand up inside and the guy got it for 9K. Buying in the off season is a good idea.
Thanks for addressing mold and mildew. Its really frustrating to deal with and usually as you said, is to late by the time we can see it. Good information, thanks, Cheryl
There's a couple more videos on controlling condensation on the way, even more mildew to come! LOL. Thanks for watching. Bill
Welcome back Bill!
Thanks Rick, As I stated above I need to make more videos so there won't be so many welcome backs! Haha
Welcome Back Bill, I hope that this is the first of many episodes of "the Willful Wanderer"......
Hi Bill, been following you for a long while. In fact, purchased a 2018 Spirit Deluxe Casita after watching your past videos. I am glad you are back posting again. I was concerned about you.
Hi reneleclair, Congrats on the new Casita! I've just been working too much so I can get back on the road. I'm just finishing up a new video for this channel which should be live by the end of this weekend. Take care. Bill
Hi Bill, Love your videos. Welcome back! lol. I have an alert notice for your videos and when I get on youtube I'm always hoping that bell is ringing. I also own a Casita 2012 Liberty Deluxe. I live in the Southwest so humidity is very low but I didn't think about our body heat creating moisture on the mattress. I will, because of you, look into getting this product. Thanks again for all the great information.
Hi J K, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos. If you're just weekend camping in the SW you probably wouldn't need it, but I'd probably get it if I was full timing. I'm going to do better with videos this year! Take care, Bill
Great video, as always, Bill. Sure wish you'd report back some more. I often gain value from what you're putting forth here.
Plus I often think of you as me plus a few years, and would like to think I could be as smart and together as you those few years hence.
Yes my videos have been few and far between unfortunately . I should have another out next weekend though. I originally started this channel because I was going to be traveling and a medical issue delayed that. So what I was putting off for after a few years of travel is happening now (refit the trailer, work to buy a new tow vehicle, etc.), nothing all that exciting to film. Hahaha I'm getting there though! Bill
Hi Bill, Thank you for the video. I plan to try your mildew control method under the bed in my van. I am very pleased to have heard from you again. Best wishes.
Good to see you making another video. I always learn something from them. Good luck
Good to see you again! Love your very informative videos.
Thanks Micheal, I'm glad you're finding them useful. Bill
Works great! I live in a travel trailer. Use hypervent, air dryer Eva dry and damprid. No moisture at least under 40%
Those are for the bed situation right? Anything else you would recommend for sealing windows properly and the door?
I always look forward to your videos. This is a great tip!
Hopefully it'll save some foam mattress out there! Bill
Thank you bill, Mr. Wealth of information!
Exactly what i was looking for. Thank you for the referances and resources. As for narly edges what was your solution? Im thinking several layers of heavy wool blanket ( army surplus/ thrift store)?. Great video, glad i found you, subscribed 😎🐶👍
Hi Granny sweet, just cut the HyperVent so it doesn't stick out from under the mattress where it will catch the back of your legs when getting out of the bed. You can always do that after if you find there is an issue. The stuff really works. Bill
Bought some last month for my Scamp. Easy to use, seems to be helping.
Hi Linda, I think it's a very good investment for anyone with a foam mattress. I have friends who use it on their sailboats and swear by it. Take care, Bill
Thanks Bill always practical and helpful
Welcome back Bill...Our old RV (hybrid) we would always get condensation during the cooler season while out camping. We would have to wipe it down under the mattress (2) when we broke camp. Our new RV (2018 Outdoors Timber Ridge) is a better mattress, I have to see what moister issue we have to deal with.
What are your travel plans for 2018?
Hi jay, Unfortunately my travel plans for 2018 are a little bleak at the moment. I'm only about 25% into a "refit" on my trailer and when I get that done I'll probably be getting a van for a new TV. It's going to be a year of outfitting except for maybe a train trip up to DC and back, I've never done an overnight train trip before. Bill
Very helpful to know about this product. Thanks!
I have a couple of Thermarest self inflating mattresses that I was using underneath my memory foam mattress in my car camping setup. I haven't tried this long term but I'm wondering if this is an adequate setup for condensation aversion or if I need to get something like this mat you have in the video. I also want to use the mattress on my floor in my home too.
We want you back Bill. Hows your health? What are the chances you'll be more active again?
Hi Hank, I'll definitely be doing more videos this year, one of my goals for the year. Thanks for watching! Take care, Bill
The Willful Wanderer Great! I retire this Fall and I'm hitting the road and UA-cam myself with somewhat unique subject matter. I'd like to name a few of my inspirations in a channel intro and it'd be good to see you active again.
Btw, can you recommend good video editing/making software? Love your production quality.
@@TheWillfulWanderer Hey, great video. I have a very very damp / moist problem under my bed to the point where the wood is about to give way. I checked the window when it's raining today really hard and it doesn't seem that there are any drops of water coming from the window, although the windows and door in here are a big cause of moisture for now...
So this means it's just that moist in here and my body temp is that high that it will create that much dampness? I understand a little bit but man it's very wet under there.
Thanks!
@@hankontheroad5960 Is there anything I need to treat the mattress with a big water/moisture spot that's been on it for a while? It looks to me like it's probably soaked through the cover. Also with the board completely soaked to the point where it's almost giving in is there something I need to do about that situation? Sorry for all the questions man but thanks for the videos!
Great to hear from you Bill. Hope your doing well. Any travel plans for the near future?
Nice Bill🤘
thanks for the info Bill.
Hey Joe, Did you get your RV yet?
yes, it has now been 28 months. i'm in Arcadia, FL at the moment. heading to Port Charlotte tomorrow. 2nd year wintering in FL. drove up to Maine, NH, Vermont (and alllllllll the states inbetween) during Spring, Summer, and Fall. ended up with a 33' Class C.
Excellent, have you cruised the Blue Ridge Parkway yet? It's one of my favorite drives.
i have not. but i kind of parrelled it going east on Hwy#40 out of Asheville to Lenoir, NC. i may do it this year because i'll be getting out of FL from the panhandle and not the Atlantic coast. but if not this year, i'll be on the East Coast for 2 more years after 2018. i know about the Minerals Museum to visit, do you have any 'shouldn't miss' places?
I missed your "shouldn't miss" list hahaha....but I do know that's where I turn off the BRP for the Super Wal mart about a mile or so west on the north side of the road. The museum is on my list to do next time I do the BRP, that and the Biltmore in Asheville. I've done it at least 6 times and I still have a list of things to do on my next trip.
There's definitely a lot you can do on and just off the parkway. Sometimes I just stay on the parkway the whole trip except to get off for gas and groceries (that WM above is one of my resupply stops). 550 miles (including Skyline Drive) of very scenic drive with overlooks, recreation areas, trailheads, campgrounds. lodges and throw in a lake, waterfall, misc old cabins and a watermill. It's nice to slow travel for days and even weeks without any commercial signage etc., you can't do that anywhere else in the country. N GA and of course the Smokies are great stops along the way to the start (or end actually) of the BRP.
Question? those who use wood slats in lieu of plywood. Better?
Yes, but other than self built vans I don't think I've ever seen an RV with slats, they're probably out there though. Definitely do-able in a lot of cases. Bill
Thank you
If I just put my mattress on the carpet with no base, will that keep it dry?
If there isn't ventilation under the mattress, no
@@TheWillfulWanderer Do you think flipping it up on its side every morning so that it can air out would do it?
Yes that will definitely work. You can also use what use to be called a box spring, they don't have springs anymore (more of a platform) but they allow for ventilation under the mattress, they're fairly cheap but do raise the mattress up a ways.
New Subscriber. Great tip. Thank You!
Thanks for this video. I have been looking for a product like this but, like you, found everything to be so expensive. I have a couple of questions. Do you think I need to drill holes in my plywood if I am using this? (presently I don't have any.) Will there be any concern with the underside of this product scratching and damaging the fiberglass I have a 17' Spirit Deluxe. I have missed your videos. They have been very helpful for me, not only as a new Casita owner, but as a newbie RVer.
Hi Pidasian Hippie, You may not have to drill holes if you have an edge that is open so air flow can get to the hypervent. You can run your hand over the spun plastic it's not that sharp, the edges though where the loops are cut through are another story. I can't see any scratches in the FG and really don't think it will scratch it. The edges might scratch you up if you were walking past and scraped against it wrong, definitely something you don't want on the back of your legs when you get in and out of bed either. Thanks for the compliment and take care, Bill
Thanks for taking the time to answer my concerns. I will be ordering this.
Hello Bill
Would sitting the mattress on wood pallets then added that material work? I dont have enough room for a box spring
Sorry Traci I missed this, Yes if it allows ventilation under the mattress. On home mattresses the "box spring" allows for venting the bottom of the mattress. Bill
Hi Bill any advise on a TV for my travel trailer 30 amp 120 volts with 12 volts glad to see ya back and hope to see you do more videos
Hi gerry, You need to know how much the trailer weighs when it's loaded. Bill
trailer has a gvw of 7k----- thank you
You are going to need a truck, heavy duty van or a really big SUV. Think kinda big. I'd probably go with a truck, it just depends on your needs. Bill
May I share this info on my Casita Facebook group pages?
Hey Roy, Sure no problem. take care, bill
So now that it's been over a year, how did it do? No more mildew?
Great question E House! Yes, I am very happy with it. Before when you lifted the mattress there was a mildew odor, that is long gone. I'm really surprised how well it worked. I'm not sure how much the added ventilation from the added holes in the boards underneath helped, but everything is great. Bill
@@TheWillfulWanderer Thanks for the quick reply! Really enjoyed for videos. Are you taking a break from UA-cam? Will you be back? Thanks again!
Yes I'm just taking a very long break and I'm planning on starting to get more videos out soon. Take care, Bill
How did it work out?
Hi Dave,
Perfect, I also purchased a new memory foam mattress and there has been no issue with mildew or moisture underneath it. It worked better than expected. Bill
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Would cardboard work for now?
Hello Wondering Nature, No, cardboard would absorb the moisture and probably make it worse (at least smell worse!). You need some way to allow the moisture that makes it to the underside of the mattress to escape, otherwise you'll have mildew.
Take care, Bill
The Willful Wanderer thank you so much
The Willful Wanderer corplast might be a good option and maybe poke some holes in the flat part going to see what I can’t find out here
Corplast is like a corrugated box like material but in plastic isn't it? It seems like you'll just trap the moisture on top of it?
NEVER buy anything from a boating or marine reseller... the markup will be absolutely sky high. They gouge the living hell out of boaters, who they figure have enough money to pay whatever for convenience.
Actually the second cheapest price I could find was at Defender, a reasonably well know budget marine place. BUT Mattress Insider (the cheapest) was the only seller I found who was not a marine vendor Hahaha. Most of the articles and other resources I found about HyperVent all seemed to recommend the most expensive places to by it. Bill
Interesting. Your experience has been quite different than mine then. Thanks for making the video.
Thanks fore the video. I didnt even consider my foam matress in my home sitting on a plywood. Its getting cold and i've hade to soak my mattress in vinegar and shampoo a few times ill have to get a different support fore my mattress thanks fore the info!
How well did the vent hols work? Ive been considering making mine out of palet boards wondering if I should still use the dry away stuff
If you use slats that allow ventilation underneath you should be fine, the changes I made are working perfectly, I'm very happy. Bill