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B. When cooking food or taking a shower, warm moist air circulates
throughout coach attaching itself to cooler surfaces. Forming
beads and running down walls or windows.
C. Normal breathing will emit approximately 1/2 pint of moisture
into the air per person, per day. The more occupants, the
greater quantity of condensation you may find.
Solutions:
1. When taking a shower, open bath roof vent approximately 1/2
inch allowing warm moist air to escape.
2. Use the power vent over range when cooking.
3. If condensation is found in cabinets or closets, open door slightly
to equalize temperature and provide ventilation.
4. Opening windows and roof vents, when possible, allowing warm
moist air to escape is the best way to reduce condensation.
5. Under extreme conditions, you may need to use a dehumidifier
to remove moist air conditions.
In camping, models which have tents or fabric bunk areas, it is even more
important to avoid condensation drops from roof areas.
Opening the tent window at th
e person’s head will allow air to flow across
roof, reducing or avoiding condensation.
Uncontrolled condensation can cause dampness, mildew, etc., inside
your recreational vehicle. Be sure to make strong efforts to control
condensation.
Continuous living in your recreational vehicle could cause
accelerated wear to components above recreational use.
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