Tiffin Motorhomes WAYFARER 2017, Owner'S Manual

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
ROOF CARE & MAINTANENCE
Proper care and maintenance of your motorhome, including your roof, is important for sustained,
trouble-free performance. Normal maintenance is simple and easy and does not require special
materials.
The roof of the motorhome is fiberglass and can be cared for in the conventional manner. Clean the roof
at least every three months. The roof should be professionally inspected by a dealer annually.
MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
This section outlines important recommendations to manage moisture in your motorhome to avoid
moisture-related damage, such as mold. The materials and methods used to construct your motorhome
were selected in part to minimize air leakage and to create a weather tight exterior shell. However, in
order to protect your investment and reduce the risk of moisture-related damage and costly repairs,
attention and care has to be taken to manage moisture inside your RV.
Note: These are only suggestions intended to minimize moisture-related issues with your motorhome. If
any concerns arise, contact Tiffin Motorhomes’ Service Department at (205)487-4710.
Interior Care of your RV
Signs of excessive moisture can be obvious, such as water droplets forming on surfaces or wet carpet.
Conversely, signs of excess moisture can be subtle, such as condensation forming on metal surfaces.
When symptoms appear, it is important to immediately determine the cause of the excess moisture and
take appropriate corrective action to prevent moisture related damage.
Control relative humidity
Monitoring and controlling relative humidity within the motorhome is one of the most important steps
to minimize the risk for moisture-related damage. Ideally, relative humidity should be at 60% or less.
Relative humidity can be monitored utilizing a portable hygrometer, which is a small device that
measures temperature and relative humidity.