What about a commercial matt ? http://www.madmatter.com/dish-wash/
Trailer Condensation
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FlagRS
Gone to the dogs.
Thanks for the link, I will check them out.
I was in the home depot this weekend and looked at a similar mat and it was pretty heavy compared to my mat (foam tiles). I'm gonna add some holes to my mat and see if that alleviates my condensation.
Lactose_Intolerant
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screwball48
Explorer
What about a one of the cheap dollar store welcome mats. One that has a brush like texture to aid in scrubbing off your shoes. Simply turn it upside down so that the bristles are facing down and the rubber backing is facing up.
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Chris Cordes
Expedition Leader
Youll want a mat like the one above and a slight gap in the trailer lid. If I recall correctly the basecamp we tested had a lip on the lid. you should be able to stick two thin pieces of rubber on the passenger side of your trailer to just SLIGHTLY crack the top during storage. This will let air flow go back and forth preventing a lot of your issue. Like others have said though, you still may need the mat. You have cool air under the trailer it just happens.
Be happy its a metal tub though. I have condensation issues in my teardrop in wet weather
Be happy its a metal tub though. I have condensation issues in my teardrop in wet weather
MountainD
Adventurer
This is the one I use in my Defender for floor mats. 10 years and counting--- http://www.homedepot.com/p/Buffalo-Tools-36-in-x-60-in-Anti-Fatigue-Rubber-Flat-Mat-RMAT35/100648174
fog cutter
Adventurer
2015 GMC Savana (1300 miles/ 1 month from the dealer yesterday) - factory installed cargo area rubber & padded mat has had wet spots & moisture accumulation on 2 occasions i've peeled it back. first time to lay down Extreme DynaMat and second time to continue cutting away the padding as i do the cabinets. when i get to the flooring phase, all of the padding (& rubber mat) will be gone and the 3/8" plywood subfloor installed on 1/4" - 80 durometer - rubber strips crossways with rigid foam in between. theory being air will circulate in the lower sections of the corrugated floor metal. finish floor will go over the plywood.
fog cutter
Adventurer
for a trailer floor, consider duck-boards similar to the cabin sole of a small boat. a little chatter that far back may no be a trip breaker.
fog cutter
Adventurer
this might be the same thing as the Z-mat: http://autohomeus.com/accessories/underMattress.php
FlagRS
Gone to the dogs.
Update
I did a condensation check on my trailer today. Removed all the gear and pulled the mats, wa-lah there's water. Not just moisture but actually water. I just wiped the floor dry at the beginning of the week and replaced the mats and gear. During the week we had a couple of strong rain storms here at the house. There must be a water leaking in somewhere. I double checked my water tank and fittings using some pressurized air. The tank and fittings are solid and do not leak.
The Jackwagon Basecamp trailer tub is pre made by a truck box manufacturing company in South Dakota and it has excellent aluminum box construction. Then Jackwagon Off-road takes the box and mounts it to a trailer frame and adds fenders. We also added an AT propane tank bracket. I thought I should check those connected parts and fittings and see if there is any way outside water can get in. I ran a hose over the fender and sure enough one of the bolts leaks a steady little stream right down the inside of the box and under the mats.
I checked all the other bolts, and ended up silicone sealing two leaky ones. I will give it another hose test in a couple of days.
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I did a condensation check on my trailer today. Removed all the gear and pulled the mats, wa-lah there's water. Not just moisture but actually water. I just wiped the floor dry at the beginning of the week and replaced the mats and gear. During the week we had a couple of strong rain storms here at the house. There must be a water leaking in somewhere. I double checked my water tank and fittings using some pressurized air. The tank and fittings are solid and do not leak.
The Jackwagon Basecamp trailer tub is pre made by a truck box manufacturing company in South Dakota and it has excellent aluminum box construction. Then Jackwagon Off-road takes the box and mounts it to a trailer frame and adds fenders. We also added an AT propane tank bracket. I thought I should check those connected parts and fittings and see if there is any way outside water can get in. I ran a hose over the fender and sure enough one of the bolts leaks a steady little stream right down the inside of the box and under the mats.
I checked all the other bolts, and ended up silicone sealing two leaky ones. I will give it another hose test in a couple of days.
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dstn2bdoa
Adventurer
You may have a leak, but don't discount a proper mat. The anti condensation mats they Tepui and CVT sell are weaved in such a way to allow horizontal air flow, not just vertical.
Last week I camped with my boys. We're in a roof top tent on a dry but cool night with all the windows open all night. Unbeknownst to me the anti condensation mat had slipped out from under 1/3 the mattress when deploying. The next morning when closing up I noticed moisture under the mattress. Where the pad had slipped away it was quite wet. Where it stayed put it was as dry as a bone.
Last week I camped with my boys. We're in a roof top tent on a dry but cool night with all the windows open all night. Unbeknownst to me the anti condensation mat had slipped out from under 1/3 the mattress when deploying. The next morning when closing up I noticed moisture under the mattress. Where the pad had slipped away it was quite wet. Where it stayed put it was as dry as a bone.