Living With Your Motor Home
inside, that water is released into the air
in
the
RY.
Propane appliances - When Propane is
bumed, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and water
are given off into the air. For every
1000
cubic feet
of
Propane bumed, nearly 88
pounds
of
water is released into the air.
Humidifiers - Humidifiers are designed to
put moisture into dty air
- up to two
pounds per hour. So in a 24-hour period,
an uncontrolled humidifier can put almost
50 pounds
of
water into the air.
House plants
and
aquariums - Plants give
off almost
as
much water as you put on
them.
Open aquariums permit higher rates
of
evaporation than closed types.
People
and
animals - A large source
of
water in the RV is the inhabitants them-
selves. A family
of
four can put up
to
12
pounds
of
water into the air per day
through breathing and perspiration.
As you can see, just the normal course
of
living adds a great deal
of
water to the air.
Q.
-
What
wiII
all
this
water
do to
my
RV?
A. - The least it will do is fog your windows.
If
it is really cold outside, frost or even clear
ice could form
on
the inside
of
the glass.
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Excessive moisture
in
the air could show
up as water running down
or
dripping off
walls, ceilings
or
fixtures.
It
may look like
your roof or windows are leaking. This
water may stain woodwork, carpeting,
ceiling panels
or
even furniture.
But the most damage is caused by water
you
can't
even see. Water will penetrate
almost any material
- except glass and
metals. Water vapor in the air always
wants to move toward dry air. Scientists
call this
"vapor pressure" action.
It
will go
through walls, floor covering, plywood,
paint
- just about anything. The water that
gets trapped in these materials can cause
warping, mildew, paint failure and rotting.
The damage caused by excessive humidity
can
be
invisible, and worse, expensive to
fix. Please remember that this damage is
not covered under the warranty.
Q.
-
What
can
I do to reduce
or
eliminate
condensation problems
in
my
RV?
A.
- The two most important things are:
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 dtying clothes inside (except in
the dryer,
if
equipped). The water dty-
ing out
of
the clothes goes into the air.
5. Vent appliances to the outside. Your
clothes dryer should always be vented
according to the dtyer 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.
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