Airstream 2012 INTERSTATE Owner's Manual page 66

CAMPING
Always use an exhaust fan when cooking.
Keep the bathroom door closed and the vent or window open when bathing
and for a period of time after you have finished.
Do not hang wet clothes in the motorhome to dry.
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In hot weather, start the air conditioner early as it removes excess humidity
from the air while lowering the temperature.
Keep the temperature as reasonably cool during cold weather as possible.
The warmer the vehicle, the more cold exterior temperatures and warm interior
temperatures will collide on wall surfaces, thus creating condensation.
Use the ceiling vent to keep air circulating inside the vehicle so condensa-
tion and mildew cannot form in dead air spaces. Allow air to circulate inside
closets and cabinets (leave doors partially open). Please keep in mind that a
closed cabinet full of stored goods prevents circulation and allows the exterior
temperature to cause condensation.
The natural tendency would be to close the vehicle tightly during cold weather.
This will actually compound the problem. Simply put, you need to remove some
of the warm air, and allow some cool outside air to get inside the vehicle, so the
furnace will not recycle the humid interior air.
Minimize use of incandescent lights, which produce heat and contribute to
condensation.
ABOUT MOLDS
What are molds?
Molds are microscopic organisms that naturally occur in virtually every environ-
ment, indoors and out. Outdoors, mold growth is important in the decomposi-
tion of plants. Indoors, mold growth is unfavorable. Left unchecked, molds
break down natural materials, such as wood products and fabrics. Knowing
the potential risks is important for any type of homeowner to protect their
investment.
What factors contribute to mold growth?
For mold growth to occur, temperatures, indoor or outdoors, must be between
40 degrees and 100 degrees Fahrenheit and also have a source of moisture,
such as humidity, standing water, damp materials, etc. Indoors, the most rapid
growth occurs with warm and humid conditions.
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