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For more information of controlling moisture in the recreation vehicle, please read
“Tips to
Controlling Condensation”
, located in this manual.
NOTE:
If you have any questions about moisture-related issues in the environment you plan to use
the recreation vehicle in for a majority of the time, contact Four Winds International.
Your recreation vehicle was designed primarily for recreational use and short-term occupancy.
If you expect to occupy the recreation vehicle for an extended period, be prepared to deal with
condensation and the humid conditions that may be encountered. The relatively small volume and
tight compact construction of modern recreation vehicles mean that the normal living
activities of even a few occupants will lead to rapid moisture saturation of the air contained in the
recreation vehicle and the appearance of visible moisture, especially in cold weather.
Just as moisture collects on the outside of a glass of cold water during humid weather,
moisture can condense on the inside surfaces of the recreation vehicle during cold weather when
relative humidity of the interior air is high. This condition is increased because the insulated walls
of a recreation vehicle are much thinner than house walls. Estimates indicate that a family of four
can vaporize up to three gallons of water daily through breathing, cooking, bathing, and washing.
Unless the water vapor is carried outside by ventilation, or condensed by a dehumidifier, it will
condense on the inside of the windows and walls as moisture, or in cold weather as frost or ice.
It may also condense out of sight within the walls or the ceiling where it will manifest itself as
warped or stained panels. Appearance of these conditions away indicate a serious condensation
problem. When you recognize the signs of excessive moisture and condensation in the recreation
vehicle, action should be taken to minimize their effects. For tips on controlling condensation see
the “Tips to Controlling Condensation” section.
NOTE:
Your recreation vehicle is not designed, nor intended, for permanent housing. Use of this
product for long term or permanent occupancy may lead to premature 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 void certain warranty protections.
To avoid condensation problems, try to follow these tips to help alleviate excess moisture.
• Allow excess moisture to escape to the outside when bathing, washing dishes, hair
drying, laundering, and using appliances and non-vented gas burners.
• Always use the vent hood when cooking.
• Keep the bathroom door closed and the vent or window open when bathing and for a
period of time after you have finished.
• Do not hang wet clothes in the vehicle to dry.
• In hot weather, start the air conditioner early as it removes excess humidity from the air
while lowering the temperature.
• Keep the temperature as reasonably cool during cold weather as possible.
The warmer the vehicle, the more cold exterior temperatures and warm interior
temperatures will collide on wall surfaces, thus creating condensation.
Care & Maintenance
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Tips to Controlling Condensation
Effects of Prolonged Occupancy
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