R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E
14-9
Storage of Your RV
During those periods when your motor home is not in use, care must be taken to ensure moisture sources
are addressed. Ideal storage of your RV would be in an enclosed climate controlled environment. When
this is not possible, the following steps should be taken to ensure moisture is controlled:
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Turn off all water sources
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Turn off all combustion appliances
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Drain the water tank(s)
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Drain the water heater
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Open all closets, cabinet doors and drawers
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Close all windows and entrance doors
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Open a vent or a window enough to allow for some limited ventilation air flow, but not so far as
to allow snow or rain to enter
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When storing the RV in high humidity climates (ambient relative humidity is greater than 60%
year round), add a dehumidifier drained to exterior to control humidity inside the RV during
storage
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Refer to other sections of this owner’s manual for additional recommendations
Modifications to your RV
Consult Tiffin Motorhomes for guidance prior to making any modifications to your RV. It is important
that changes be completed by a qualified service firm to ensure moisture intrusion or accumulation
problems do not occur.
Wet Areas
Areas that are exposed to water spills or leaks should be dried as soon as possible and definitely within 24-
48 hours. Drying areas quickly minimizes the chance for moisture damage and possible mold growth,
which can begin to form colonies within 48 hours. A variety of methods can be used to help the drying
process:
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Remove excess water with an extraction vacuum
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Use a dehumidifier to aid drying
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Use portable fans to move air across the surface
Summary of Contents for 2011 Phaeton
Page 8: ...G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 1 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 ...
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Page 16: ...D R I V I N G S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S 2 1 Driving Safety Instructions Chapter 2 ...
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Page 29: ...H E A T I N G A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G 3 1 Heating Air Conditioning Chapter 3 ...
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Page 59: ...C A B I N E T S F U R N I T U R E 5 1 Cabinets Furniture Chapter 5 ...
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Page 66: ...S T R U C T U R A L F E A T U R E S 6 1 Structural Features Chapter 6 ...
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Page 69: ...E L E C T R I C A L F E A T U R E S 7 1 Electrical Features Chapter 7 ...
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Page 82: ...S L I D E O U T F E A T U R E S 8 1 Slide Out Features Chapter 8 ...
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Page 87: ...E X T E R I O R F E A T U R E S 9 1 Exterior Features Chapter 9 ...
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Page 95: ...I N T E R I O R F E A T U R E S 10 1 Interior Features Chapter 10 ...
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Page 99: ...P L U M B I N G B A T H F E A T U R E S 11 1 Plumbing Bath Fixtures Chapter 11 ...
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Page 111: ...C O N S T R U C T I O N F E A T U R E S 12 1 Construction Features Chapter 12 ...
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Page 115: ...W I N D O W S A W N I N G S V E N T S D O O R S 13 1 Windows Awnings Vents Doors Chapter 13 ...
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Page 121: ...R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 14 1 Routine Maintenance Chapter 14 ...
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Page 164: ...M A I N T E N A N C E D A T A C H A R T S 15 1 Maintenance Data Charts Chapter 15 ...
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