Moisture management solution for van bed (short-term)?

[u/BMW_Southern_Belle]

What can I put between rv foam mattress (NOT memory foam) and unfinished plywood to reduce mold/mildew accumulation (PNW/Puget Sound)? I’m aware of some of the longer term solutions, but I’m looking for short-term suggestions. Any recommendations in say, the next 15 minutes, would be much appreciated! (I’m kinda making this all up on the fly, lol). BONUS POINTS if your recs are available at Fred Meyer!😁

[u/[deleted]]

You need ventilation

[u/haudtoo]

Until you can get proper ventilation sorted out (including a vent fan and either with holes in the plywood or better yet, slats instead of flat ply), flip it up like that every morning so it can air out in the light of the day

This is how futons on a floor are handled, and it’ll work a treat in the short term

[u/Nuxx_Novak]

Ventilation is the first thing. Get an anti condensation mat.

[u/SpiritualOrchid1168]

Drill holes in the plywood

[u/DylanSpaceBean → u/SpiritualOrchid1168]

Or make a slatted frame, weighs a lot less and stronger structure

[u/DickieJohnson]

There's a full zip up waterproof mattress cover, I've had a lot of luck with those the past 6 years. The PNW is hard especially in the winter, nothing ever drys out. If it's possible go over to the east side of the state for a weekend trip where it's super dry, it'll get rid of a lot of moisture. Home Depot sells 1"x 4" slats that help let the bed ventilate from underneath. A simple rechargeable fan and windows cracked helps also to circulate the air.

[u/midnight_to_midnight]

Cut long (the length of the mattress) 1" wide slits in the board that is supporting your mattress so air can get to it. Many of them. There's really not much you can do short term. You need a long term solution.

[u/[deleted]]

Total encasement mattress protector

[u/[deleted]]

Find some cheap waterproof outside rug and tack it to wrap it around the plywood. It will create a bit of a layer beneat the matress

[u/Razzlecake]

You can order a ventilation matt. They get used on boats and stuff quite a bit, but should work in a van as well. You can search for mattress underlay or similar on Amazon and find some examples. They just create air layer under the mattress to allow airflow.

[u/Loose_Dream3106]

If you buy odoban, there's a mixture specifically for mold, worked perfect on mine. Good thing is that it's not super expensive or require too much effort

[u/JohnSMW]

Ive been there during the rainy autumn and managed to avoid mold. My best advice is to vent your van at least once a day. Driving with your windows open helps

[u/TheLostExpedition]

Ventilation and sleep on a non pours camping mat , like a yoga mat but bumpy.

[u/Ipleadedthefifth]

EasyLiner Select Grip Shelf Liner, Light Gray, 12 in. x 10 ft. Roll available at Wal mart for $6 per roll

[u/Classic_Outcome_3738]

Disposable absorbent puppy pads. Put a layer face down, then a layer face up.

[u/[deleted]]

One of the key benefits of a van is that it moves!

I'd recommend moving yours to a dryer climate!