Fleetwood 1999 Discovery Parts And Service Manual page 78

LiviNq WiTh YOUR MOTOR HOME
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Reduce moisture released inside the motor home.
Run the range vent fan when cooking and the bath vent fan (or
open the bath vent) when bathing to carry water vapor out of
the motor home. Avoid making steam from excessive boiling or
use of hot water. Remove water or snow from shoes before
entering to avoid soaking the carpet. Avoid drying overcoats or
other clothes inside the motor home.
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Ventilate closets and cabinets.
During prolonged use in very cold weather, leave cabinet and
closet doors partially open to warm and ventilate the interiors of
storage compartments built against exterior walls. The airflow
will warm the exterior wall surface, reducing or eliminating con-
densation and preventing possible ice formation.
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Install a dehumidifier appliance.
During prolonged, continuous use, a dehumidifying appliance
may be more comfortable and effective in removing excess
moisture from the interior air. While use of a dehumidifier is not
a "cure-all", and ventilation, storm windows, and moisture
reduction continue to be important, operation of the dehumidifi-
er will reduce the amount of outside air needed for ventilation.
Heating load on the furnace will be reduced, and the interior will
be less drafty.
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Ventilate while driving
Positive air ventilation will help reduce the buildup of moisture
while driving. The movement of the motor home at highway
speeds can cause a partial vacuum inside. This vacuum can
draw in odors or dust from the outside through the windows or
vents. Setting the dash heater/air conditioner controls to VENT
or FRESH AIR will help create the positive air pressure needed
to force out excessive moisture, odors or airborne dust.
CAUTION
Do not heat the motor
home interior with the
range or oven. Open
flames add moisture ·to
the interior air. Do not use
an air humidifier inside
the motor home. Water
put into the air by the
humidifier wil.1 increase
condensation.
DiSCOVERY