CAMPING
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How can mold growth be inhibited?
By controlling relative humidity, the growth of mold and mildew can be inhibited.
In warm climates, use of the air conditioner will reduce the relative humidity.
Vents are located in the bathing and cooking areas and constant use is advised
during food preparation and bathing, even during colder weather. Additionally,
opening a window during these activities will assist in ventilation. In extremely
humid conditions, the use of a dehumidifier can be helpful. If using a dehumidi-
fier, please read and follow all manufacturer instructions and recommendations
to the use and cleaning of the dehumidifier.
Frequent use of your RV or cleaning regularly is an important preventive
measure. Further, any spills should be wiped up quickly and dried as soon
as possible. Avoid leaving damp items lying about. On safe surfaces, use
mold or mildew killing cleaning products. Check sealants regularly, and reseal
when necessary to avoid water leaks. Proper preventive maintenance to the
RV and its accessories, as described both in this manual and in accompanying
literature, will provide the best protection to the RV.
WINTER TRAVELING
Traveling in your motorhome during the cold winter months can be a most
exhilarating experience. There are, of course, certain precautions that must be
taken as you would in your home in low temperatures.
The Interstate motorhome has 12-Volt heat pads installed with the fresh
water and grey water holding tanks. The black water tank is above the floor
allowing heat from the furnace to protect it from freezing. The lighted switch,
when switch is lit the heating pad is on, for the heating pads is located on the
forward shower wall inside the sliding cargo door. To conserve battery power,
RV antifreeze may be used to protect the gray and black tanks. Battery power
will last about 4 hours unless the unit is plugged into a 120-volt shoreline or the
generator is ran to operate the inverter/charger.
Some states do not allow LPG to be turned on while moving. While traveling in
these states you must use your common sense. How cold is it? How long will it
be before you can turn the heat back on? Is the temperature dropping or rising?
Remember, the wind chill factor when driving 50 MPH will cause the interior of
the motorhome to cool much faster than when it is parked.
1. You must have a plentiful supply of propane gas as the heat from the
furnace warms the motorhome and keeps the fresh water lines and black
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