Reduce
moisture released into
the air
and
increase ventilation
To
reduce moisture released inside the RV.·
1.
Run the vent fan when cooking and the
bath vent fan (or open the bath vent)
when bathing.
2.
Avoid making steam from excessive
boiling or use
of
hot water.
3. Remove water or snow from shoes
before entering to avoid soaking the car-
pet.
4.
Avoid drying clothes inside (except
in
the dryer,
if
equipped). The water dlying
out
of
the clothes goes into the air.
5.
Vent appliances to the outside. Your
clothes dlyer should always be vented
according to the dryer manufacturer's
installation instructions. (Some dryers
are designed to
be
ventless and do not
require a vent to the outdoors.) Check
the vents periodically to be sure they are
not blocked.
6.
If
you operate or use vaporizing
inhalers, or similar devices, always pro-
vide adequate ventilation.
A CAUTION
Do not heat the
RV
interior with the range or oven. Open
flames add moisture to the interior
air.
Do not use
an
air
humidifier inside the
RV.
Water put into the air by the
humidifier will increase condensation.
A WARNING
Never use open flame Propane
or
kerosene-burning
heaters indoors. These devices
release water into the
air. and the exhaust
gases
contain poisonous
substances.
A WARNING
Do not cover emergency exit window(s). This window
must be
left accessible at all times for emergency exit.
Living
With
Your
Motor
Home
To
increase
ventilation:
1.
Use the kitchen and bath exhaust fans,
if
equipped, when cooking or bathing.
Let
them run for a while after a bath or meal.
2.
Ventilate with outside
air.
Partially open
one or more roof vents and/or windows to
provide circulation
of
outside air into the
interior. While this ventilation will
increase furnace heating load, it will
greatly reduce, or eliminate, condensation.
Even when it is raining or snowing, out-
side air will be far drier than interior
air
and will effectively reduce condensation.
3.
Do
not tape windows or doors closed.
This will prevent any air movement and
will make the condensation problem
worse.
4. Ventilate closets and cabinets. During
use
in
cold weather, leave cabinet and
closet doors partially open to
wann
and
ventilate the interiors
of
storage com-
partments built against exterior walls.
The air flow will warm the exterior wall
surface, and reduce condensation, and
prevent possible ice formation. Avoid
crowding closets or wardrobe space.
Overstuffed closets restrict air flow.
5. Stock kitchen and bath cabinets to allow
free air circulation.
6.
Open window coverings and windows
as often as possible and convenient.
7. Control the interior heat. Here are some
tips on controlling humidity with heat:
• Keep registers and the furnace blower
clean
and
unobstructed. This helps air
circulation.
•
Do
/lot operate a humidity device
Oil
your furnace.
Install a Dehumidifier Appliance
During prolonged, continuous use, a dehumidi-
fying appliance may be more comfortable and
effective
in
removing excess moisture from the
interior air. While use
of
a dehumidifier is not a
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