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MOLD
Mold can grow on virtually any substance. It can have health effects such as allergic reactions, asthma,
nasal congestion, coughing, wheezing and other irritations. While there is no way to fully eliminate
mold growth there are some measures that can be taken to keep mold and mildew under control in
your camper:
• Keep condensation and water vapor to a minimum.
• Ventilate the camper with the installed fans.
• Repair water leaks and liquid spills right away and dry excess moisture.
• Use the air conditioner, dehumidifiers and a hygrometer to control humidity.
• Use exhaust fans when showering, cooking, washing, or cleaning.
• Clean the camper on a regular basis.
• The kitchen and bathroom are where most water is used. Keep them clean and dry.
• On surfaces where it is safe, use cleaning products that kill mold and mildew.
• Teach all occupants how to recognize signs of mold.
If you suspect mold is present, have your camper tested by a professional. In the cases where you
believe mold may have just started to form, kill it with a water/bleach or detergent solution. The water/
bleach ratio is one-gallon water to one cup (or less) of household bleach. Never mix cleaners together
such as ammonia and bleach. This is dangerous! Be sure to wear gloves and a mask to protect from
irritants in the mold. Safely dispose of the rags and gloves. Ventilate or dry the area with a portable fan
to remove all moisture.
OUT-GASSING
Like most of the RV industry, nuCamp uses innovative products in developing camper product
lines to serve the desires and needs of their customers. Carpet, linoleum, insulation, particle board,
composites, plywood and upholstery are some common products that are used in the construction of
most campers. These innovative products may out-gas (or off-gas) various chemicals and formaldehyde
that were dissolved, trapped or absorbed in the materials. You may notice a chemical odor in high
temperatures and humidity levels or when you have newly purchased your camper. Out-gassing is not a
defect or considered abnormal. Out-gassing decreases over time.
CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY
Out-gassing may arouse chemical sensitivity with various symptoms such as eye, nose or throat
irritation, nausea, headache, allergies, coughing or wheezing. Elderly folks, children, and those with
previous lung problems are more susceptible to out-gassing effects. To reduce the effects of out
gassing, ventilate and promote continuous airflow throughout the camper.
