Hi, Woods family!

We also are Oregonians-Brookings to be exact- and leave our Trailmanor stored in the open position all winter. I also was concerned about the humidity in the trailer, especially in this weather! Finally I purchased a small dehumidifier which drains the water either into the sink or outside via a hose run outside through one of the velcro/vinyl flaps. It works great and requires no checking or maintenance. It stays dry as a bone inside.

Only one company makes this kind of dehumidifier, and it is expensive, but a great product. Many people use them in their yachts to keep the moisture down. Camping World sells it as the Dry-Z-Air or somesuch, but it is MUCH cheaper when purchased at J.B.Products in Broadview, Ill. It is called the "Mighty Dry." Sorry I don't have the internet address, but you can find it through a search engine.

I believe it was around $300 which was hard to swallow, but it is really built to last: much better than any others I have seen. And it REALLY WORKS!

Phil