Getting rid of damp smell

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Sir Brixalot
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Getting rid of damp smell

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Wotcha. My camper really stinks of damp. I intend to weld the hole in the passenger footwell and check the windscreen. I initially intended to change all the upholstery but didn't realise how much new ones would cost. Loathe to spend much because I don't think its worth it. Does anyone have good tips for getting rid of the smell. Help would be appreciated because at the moment no one else wants to use it
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Re: Getting rid of damp smell

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First thing would be to stop it getting more damp. Then i would give all the furnishings a real good clean with a vax or similar. Then maybe hire a dehumidifier and leave it running in the van for a couple of days. After that i'd visit a caravan shop, they normally sell those crystals which soak up moisture.
Don't think there is any quick easy way
Good luck, Lloyd
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Re: Getting rid of damp smell

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We use the crystals that Lloyd is talking about they are great,It's amazing how much damp that they collect we empty the tray once a month.

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