Hello:
I have to confess that after a few days on the road, the wardrobe in our 27.5' Mid-Bath becomes a source of funky odors. We keep our dirty clothes in a hanging bag in the shower and have learned to keep our shoes elsewhere, but the smells persist. The wardrobe seems quite well sealed, even after twenty years. I think we'd benefit from drilling ventilation holes, probably high on either end (by the entry and in the panel between the wardrobe and the rear lounge), which I'd probably cover with a screen or cover. Has anyone else done this? Any particular recommendations?
Thanks!
Kris Hicks-Green
Olympia WA
Hello:
I have to confess that after a few days on the road, the wardrobe in our 27.5' Mid-Bath becomes a source of funky odors. We keep our dirty clothes in a hanging bag in the shower and have learned to keep our shoes elsewhere, but the smells persist. The wardrobe seems quite well sealed, even after twenty years. I think we'd benefit from drilling ventilation holes, probably high on either end (by the entry and in the panel between the wardrobe and the rear lounge), which I'd probably cover with a screen or cover. Has anyone else done this? Any particular recommendations?
Thanks!
Kris Hicks-Green
Olympia WA
Welcome to LDOG.
Rather that drill holes, why not just hang some sort of freshener in the closet?
Chris
Try putting some Cab Fresh in there. Helps to repel rodents as well. I have it in several areas in the LD.
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Some people have put cedar wood strips across the back of the closet. Since it would be contacting clothing, I would get smooth surfaced wood, but not sealed (no finish). You could refresh the cedar smell with some essential oils. Amazon.com: doTERRA - Cedarwood Essential Oil - 15 mL: Health & Personal Care (https://www.amazon.com/doTERRA-Cedarwood-Essential-Oil-Relaxation/dp/B00GUSF31M) I try to avoid drilling holes in walls and such. Hurts the resale value. I know the 2001 MB pretty well. Pull out some drawers and make sure there are no water leaks from the water heater underneath. RonB
"Has anyone drilled ventilation holes in wardrobe?"
Depending on floor plan and construction techniques most interior walls (such as the wardrobe) will most probably be hollow (double wall). Be aware before it's too late! :o ::)
The closet in my TK came with hikes from the previous owner. I believe it was fir wiring _TV)
The closet in my TK came with hikes from the previous owner. I believe it was fir wiring _TV)
"...with hikes..." What does that mean? Something to do with wiring TV I guess?
Chris
I think that "hikes" may be what Joel referred to as "Autocorrupt"! ;)
Thanks, all: I'll try the Cab Fresh (which I'd never heard of) and the cedar strips.
Kris Hicks-Green
Olympia WA
One other possibility I hate to bring up is if yours is an older coach there could be a long term water leak behind the walls, on the floor, or in the ceiling creating black mold behind the walls. I hope not as that can cause serious health problems.
Echoing RonB and Mike Coachman, I'd start investigating to find the source of the smell.
This isn't something I've experienced or heard about before, and there might be something else going on under or around the closet. The water heater fittings and the exterior outlet and even the heater (is it a propane/ethyl mercaptan smell?) are worthy of investigation.
Rich
"...with hikes..." What does that mean? Something to do with wiring TV I guess?
Chris
I think that "hikes" may be what Joel referred to as "Autocorrupt"! ;)
Maybe "hooks"?