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VENTILATION
overview …. good ventilation and indoor air quality is essential to long -term enjoyment of your trailer. Inadequate ventilation can increase
indoor pollutant levels. To maintain good air quality, be attentive to proper ventilation of your trailer, keep it clean, and prevent and avoid
unnecessary air pollutants. Common indoor air pollution sources include molds, pollen, pet fur dander, secondhand smoke, carbon
monoxide from burning propane and other fuels, and household cleaners.
Travel trailers are much smaller than homes. Thus, the exchange of air inside a travel trailer is significantly less than a home. Proper
ventilation is an ongoing process, occurring before, during and after use, and at times when the temperatures and humidity are elevated.
Decreasing the flow of air by sealing the travel trailer may increase the presence and/or concentration of indoor air pollutants, such as but
not limited to, molds and household chemicals. Improve ventilation by opening windows, using fans and opening vents, running the air
conditioner, or some combination thereof. We also recommend that you do not smoke or use any type of bug or other chemical spray inside
your trailer.
WARNING : Your trailer was designed for recreational use and short-term occupancy only. Long-term occupancy can create
conditions, which if not managed properly, can be hazardous to your health and cause significant damage to your trailer.
The following are three (3) basic strategies recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to improve indoor air quality:
(1)
remove sources … eliminate sources of pollution and/or reduce their emissions. Pollutants that this strategy can have an impact upon are:
(i) Biological Contaminants such as bacteria, molds, mildew, viruses, animal dander, and pollen, (ii) Household Products such as paints,
varnishes, cleaning and disinfecting solutions, cosmetics and hobby products, and (iii) Pesticides.
(2)
ventilation … increase the amount of outdoor air coming indoors. Typically, trailer air conditione rs, for example, do not mechanically
bring fresh air into the unit. Simultaneously opening doors and windows to allow fresh air in along with turning on fans to take inside air out
is an effective way to improve ventilation. Remember, if there is insufficient outdoor air entering a trailer, pollutants may accumulate to
higher levels.
(3)
air cleaners … air cleaners are designed to remove particles from the air. There are many types and sizes of air cleaners available to yo u
on the market. Note: Air cleaners are not generally designed to remove gaseous pollutants. The effectiveness of an air cleaner depends on
how well it collects pollutants from indoor air and how much air it draws through the cleaning or filtering element. For more information
about Ventilation, Indoor Air Quality and its effects, please refer to www.epa.gov/iaq.
MOISTURE/CONDENSATION
The relatively small volume and compact construction of travel trailers means that the normal activities of even a few persons can
lead to rapid, visible moisture saturation in the trailer, especially in cold weather. Note: some estimates indicate that a family of
four can vaporize up to three gallons of water through daily breathing, cooking, bathing and washing. Just as the moisture collects
on the outside of a glass of cold water during humid weather, moisture will condense on the inside surfaces of the trailer during
cold weather when the relative humidity of the inside air is high. Unless water vapor is carried outside, it will condense on the
inside of the windows and walls. Thus, when you observe signs of excessive moisture and condensation in the trailer, take action
to minimize the effects. Such action steps
in non-extreme hot or cold weather conditions may include but not be limited to the
following: Allow excess moisture to escape by ventilating with outside air. Open windows to provide circulation of outside, dryer
air to the inside. While this ventilation may increase the heating load during cold weather, it will greatly reduce water
condensation.
Minimize moisture released inside the trailer such as steam from excessive boiling water or other use of hot water. Remove water or snow
from shoes before entering the trailer. Avoid drying wet or damp clothing, towels, gear and other items inside the trailer.
In hot, humid weather, start the air conditioner, if applicable, early in the day.
Manage the inside temperature during cold weather. Remember that the higher the temperature inside (in cold weather) will cause
condensation to form on areas that are not insulated as well as others (windows, vents, wall studs, etc.); try to avoid drastic, quick
temperature reductions, which can increase moisture condensation inside.
Properly maintain and secure the exterior of the trailer. This will help keep a tight barrier against water intrusion. Note: using your trailer
in severe climates or weather conditions (which is NOT recommended … see “severe weather use” section), such as extreme hot, humid or
cold weather, will require extra care, attention and maintenance of moisture-related issues and relative humidity conditions inside the