Tiffin Motorhomes WAYFARER 2021, Owner'S Manual

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE CONTINUED
MOISTURE MANAGEMENT CONTINUED
USE OF YOUR MOTORHOME
It is important to remember that the square footage of a motorhome is significantly less than
that of a single family residence. The fact alone will elevate the relative humidity because
there is less volume of air to help absorb or dissipate the humidity.
For example, showering and cooking can create a lot of humidity in a small area. In these
instances, use of an exhaust fan and opening windows should reduce the relative humidity,
particularly when living in the motorhome for an extended period of time.
SEVERE ENVIRONMENTS
Prolonged use of your motorhome in severe environments (i.e., extremely cold or hot
humid climates) will require extra care and maintenance to avoid moisture related issues.
In both extreme climate issues, more attention needs to be focused on controlling relative
humidity within the motorhome. It also may require the use of a portable dehumidifier to
manage relativity humidity within an acceptable range.
STORAGE OF YOUR MOTORHOME
During those periods when your motorhome is not in use, care must be taken to ensure
moisture sources are addressed. Ideal storage of your motorhome would be an enclosed
climate controlled environment. When this is not possible, the following steps should be
taken to ensure moisture is controlled:
• Turn off all water sources.
• Turn off all combustion appliances.
• Drain the water tank(s).
• Drain the water heater.
• Open all closets, cabinet doors and drawers.
• Close all windows and entrance doors.
• Open a vent or a window enough to allow for some limited ventilation air flow, but
not so far as to allow weather elements to enter the motorhome.
• When storing the motorhome in high humidity climates, add a dehumidifier drained to
the exterior of the motorhome to control humidity inside the motorhome during
storage.
• Refer to other sections of this owners manual for additional recommendations.
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