Jayco Melbourne 2011, Owner'S Manual

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SECTION 11
CAMPING & OPERATING
C
ONDENSATION
Condensation is a natural phenomenon. The
amount of condensation will vary with climate
conditions, particularly the relative humidity.
Condensation occurs because there is water
vapor present in the air, which each of us
adds to by breathing, bathing or cooking. The
water vapor usually collects on the coolest
surfaces. When the temperature reaches the
“dew point,” the water vapor in the air
condenses and changes to a liquid form. If
moisture is unable to escape the RV, you will
experience condensation.
Most people have experienced this
phenomenon when a moisture forms on their
windows. Outside air is cooling the window on
the outside while inside air is warming the
window on the inside; the resulting moisture is
attracted to that surface and the windows
begin to sweat.
To reduce condensation
Proper ventilation and, if needed, the use of a
dehumidifier (customer supplied) will assist in
controlling condensation. Many RV and
marine dealers carry small dehumidifiers
sized for RV use. Other suggestions are:
‰
Crack open windows and roof vents to
allow warm moist air to escape.
‰
When taking a shower open the bath roof
vent (if so equipped) approximately ½”
allowing the moisture to escape.
‰
Use the range hood fan (if so equipped)
when cooking or washing dishes.
‰
Avoid hanging wet towels (or clothes)
inside the RV to dry.
‰
If condensation is found in cabinets or
closets, open those doors slightly to
equalize the temperature and provide
ventilation.
S
ETTING
U
P
Y
OUR
C
AMPSITE
Now that you have
parked your RV (and
blocked the wheels if
needed), you need to
ensure it is level.
Leveling is very
important. A level RV is
more comfortable for
sleeping and walking.
The refrigerator is designed to operate when
level for best performance due to the
absorption system. The water drainage
systems are designed with proper slope and
must be level for proper operation. The
appliances perform best when level.
B
OOTH
D
INETTE
(I
F
S
O
E
QUIPPED
)
The dinette is designed to seat up to four
adults. You can access the dinette bench
storage by removing all the cushions and
lifting the bottom seat supports. If the dinette
bottom seat support is screwed shut, it is to
protect factory-installed equipment (do not
use that area for storage). To convert back to
a booth dinette, reverse the process.
The booth dinette can be converted into a
bed. To convert, remove all the cushions from
the booth dinette. Lift the tabletop, remove the
detachable table legs and place the tabletop
on the ledges provided between the booth
dinette benches. Lay the seat back cushions
against the back of the booth dinette bench.
Lay the dinette seat bottom cushions in
between the seat back cushions. The area
where the cushions meet should be slightly
raised. Push the raised cushion ends down
gently. The cushions are designed to fit
snugly. Reverse this process when converting
back to the booth dinette.
J-S
TEEL
S
OFA
(I
F
S
O
E
QUIPPED
)
The J-steel sofa should comfortably seat two
to three adults. It converts to a bed by lifting
at the front of the sofa seat section and
pulling it towards you. The sofa back will
follow and pivot down into a horizontal
position. To reconvert back to an upright sofa,
reverse the process (make sure to pull the
Condensation needs to be taken seriously.
Ignoring it can damage the RV (damage
caused by condensation is not
warrantable), and more importantly could
lead to mold or mildew issues which could
be a health hazard.
Fig. 11.1 Blocking the
wheels
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