Grand Design Reflection Fifth Wheel 150 Series, Owner'S Manual

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Occupant Safety
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Tips to controlling condensation
To reduce moisture in the air inside your RV, use these tips:
• Allow excess moisture to escape to the outside when
bathing, washing dishes, hair drying, laundering and
using appliances and non-vented gas burners.
• Keep the bathroom door closed, roof vent opened and
turn on the exhaust fan (if equipped) while bathing or
showering and for some time after you have finished.
• When cooking, always operate the range hood fan.
Cooking releases heat and moisture that can quickly
result in condensation in your RV; operating the range
hood fan can be effective in removing both.
• DO NOT hang wet clothes to dry inside your RV.
• Use a fan to keep air circulating inside the vehicle
so condensation and mildew cannot form in dead
air spaces.
• Allow air to circulate, keeping the temperature the same
throughout the RV, even inside the cabinets.
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Leave closet and cabinet doors partially open.
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A closed cabinet full of stored goods will prevent
circulation and can cause condensation.
In hot weather
• Start the air conditioner early in the day to remove
excess humidity from the air while lowering the
temperature.
In cold weather
• During cold weather it is very important to continue
utilizing your vents and vent fans. This will keep the humid
air inside moving to the outside. Keeping the RV tightly
closed during cold weather will increase condensation.
• Manage the inside temperature during cold weather.
The warmer temperatures inside your RV will cause
condensation to form on areas that are not well insulated
(ie., windows, vents, wall studs, etc.).
If the tips presented
here for controlling
condensation are
NOT effective,
it may be necessary for you
to invest in a dehumidifier
to reduce the health risk to
you or your family, as well as
prevent damage to your RV.