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Note: Your travel trailer is not designed to be used as permanent housing. Use of this
product for long-term or permanent occupancy may lead to premature deterioration of
the structure, interior finishes, fabrics, carpeting and drapes. Damage or deterioration
due to long-term occupancy may not be considered normal, and may under the terms
of the warranty, constitute misuse, abuse or neglect, and may therefore reduce your
warranty protection.
NOTE: Of course your dealer told you that when you paid a premium price for your trailer …
right?!
On the other hand, the aluminum frame and excellent insulation were the most important
factors in our choosing Bigfoot. As for interior deterioration, what full-time residence doesn’t
have that?
Ventilation & Moisture Control
You can reduce interior moisture condensation by taking the following steps:
Ventilate With Outside Air
Partially open one or more roof vents and one or more windows to provide circulation of outside
air into the interior. While this ventilation may increase furnace-heating load during cold
weather, it will greatly reduce water condensation. Even when it is raining or snowing
ventilation air from outside will be far drier than interior air and will effectively reduce
condensation inside the travel trailer.
Minimize Moisture Released Inside the Travel Trailer
Run the range vent fan when cooking and the bathroom vent fan (or open the bath vent) when
bathing to carry water vapour out of the travel trailer. Avoid making steam from excessive
boiling or use of hot water. Remove water or snow from shoes before entering to avoid soaking
the carpet. Avoid drying overcoats and other clothes inside the travel trailer.
NOTE: You may
want to use a moisture absorber (like Damp-Rid) to minimize dampness.
WARNING!
DO NOT HEAT THE TRAVEL TRAILER INTERIOR WITH THE RANGE OR OVEN
In addition to the hazards of toxic fumes and oxygen depletion, open flames add moisture to the
interior air, increasing condensation. Do not use an air humidifier inside the travel trailer. Water
put into the air by the humidifier will greatly increase condensation.
Ventilate Closets & Cabinets
During prolonged use in very cold weather, leave cabinet and closet doors partially open to warm
and ventilate the interiors of storage cabinets built against exterior walls. The airflow will warm
the exterior wall surface, reducing or eliminating condensation and minimizing possible ice
formation.
Install a Dehumidifier
During prolonged, continuous use, a dehumidifier appliance may be more comfortable and
effective in removing excess moisture from the interior air. While use of a dehumidifier is not a
“cure all”, ventilation, optional Thermal Pane windows and moisture reduction continue to be
important, operation of the dehumidifier will reduce the amount of outside air needed for
ventilation. Heating load on the furnace will be reduced, and the interior will be less drafty.
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