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INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT
PROLONGED OCCUPANCY
All nuCamp campers are designed for short-term occupancy and
recreational use such as camping. If the camper is used as long-term living
quarters, the warranty may be voided due to increased abnormal wear
and tear since it was not designed for long-term living purpose. Premature
degradation of structure and interior materials such as fabrics, drapes,
curtains ooring, carpeting and even nished surfaces can occur. This will
be perceived as misuse, neglect or abuse according to the warranty terms
and conditions. Prepare yourself to deal with issues such as condensation
and high humidity which can form mold and other damage from moisture-
related issues. To protect your new camper and avoid costly repairs,
manage moisture saturation within your camper. Practical information to
do this is included in the following sections.
AIR QUALITY
Good air quality in your camper can be maintained by:
• Having proper ventilation to carry air pollutants out of the camper
and dilute emissions from water vapor and off-gassing from
interior sources.
• Avoiding harmful air pollutants such as cigarette smoke, pollen, pet
dander, molds, carbon monoxide and household cleaners.
• Vacuuming often to remove pet dander and dust.
• Not smoking inside the camper as this can damage your camper
and releases formaldehyde. This is also a re hazard.
• Not using bug sprays inside the camper.
• Keeping mold under control.
• Keeping condensation to a minimum.
There are three basic EPA recommended strategies to improve indoor
air quality:
1. Control the Source.
2. Improve Ventilation.
3. Use Air Cleaners.
Read more at this link: https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq/
improving-indoor-air-quality.
Consider using an air purier or air cleaner to promote clean air in
your camper. A few points to note:
• Tabletop air cleaner models are generally less effective than full
size models.
• For an air cleaner to be most effective, good air circulation and
efcient air collection is a key element.
• Air cleaners generally are not designed to remove
gaseous pollutants.
CONDENSATION
When the air temperature cools, it increases the water saturation in the air. Humidity is the amount
of water in the air expressed as a percent. Condensation begins when the air has reached 100%
humidity. Generally, condensation in a camper is from improper air ow. Most campers are compactly
constructed, giving limited air space volume into which moisture can be assimilated. The average
person can vaporize up to 1 gallon of water through normal daily activities such as cooking, bathing,
washing and even breathing. If water vapor is not controlled and kept to a minimum by ventilation or
use of a dehumidier it will begin to collect on windows, inside walls and ceiling, and on cabinetry. This
can lead to mold or mildew development.
To keep condensation to a minimum:
• Monitor the humidity in the camper with a hygrometer device.
• Keep relative humidity to 60% or less in warm weather and 35% or less in cold weather.
• Ventilate the camper when cooking, cleaning or sleeping using the range hood exhaust fan and
installed ceiling vents.
• Turn on exhaust fans when showering or using a hair dryer.
• Hang wet clothes or towels outside to dry.
• Promote air circulation inside the camper with a portable fan.
• Avoid closing cabinets when they are full of stored goods unless the camper is in transit.
• In warm weather start the air conditioner earlier in the day.
• In cold weather, ventilate the cabin to keep humid air moving out.
• Use a dehumidier to control humidity.
Using a dehumidier and hygrometer device is the easiest control method to combat condensation.
Small dehumidiers and hygrometers can be purchased at electronics or building supply stores for a
fraction of the cost of repairing condensational damage. Place your dehumidier in a high air ow area
rather than in a closet or enclosed space. Ideally, purchase a dehumidier that can be continuously
emptied into an appropriate drain or to the outside. This will allow you to run it continuously and not
have to empty the bucket all the time. Otherwise you will have to empty the bucket frequently. Please
do not use condensed water from the dehumidier for sanitation or drinking purposes.
During cool, rainy weather, your camper will be more susceptible to condensation due to the higher
water saturation in the air. At night, outside air temperature decreases which, in turn, increases
humidity and allows condensation to form easier. It is important to ventilate the cabin while sleeping
to remove humidity.
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