Fleetwood Pace Arrow 2000 Manual page 72

LiviNq WiTh YOUR MOTOR HOME
Here are some frequently asked questions about condensa-
tion and some answers that will help you understand more
about your RV and how to keep it comfortable.
Q. - In cold weather, my windows and walls look like
they're sweating. Is that condensation?
A. - Yes. Your windows are a good way to know if the
humidity in your RV is too high. All air contains water
vapor. When air is warm it can hold much more water
vapor than when it is cold. When the air cools, the
water vapor "condenses" back to a liquid. Since your
windows are usually cooler than the air, the water col-
lects on the surface of the glass.
Q. - Isn't my insnlation supposed to keep my RV warm?
Is something wrong with my RV?
A. - Yes, your insulation is designed to keep your RV com-
fortable in cold weather. Not only do you have superior
insulation, but your RV is tightly built to close manu-
facturing tolerances. Your RV really holds the air in.
And no, there is nothing wrong with your RY. Quite the
opposite is true. Most homes have large cracks and
spaces that allow moist air to escape to the outside. But
the windows and doors in your RV are tightly sealed.
Air just has a hard time getting through to the outside.
Q. - Where does all the water come from?
A. - Moisture in the air comes from many sources. Some of
the most common are:
Cooking - Meals prepared for a family of four can add
up to a gallon of water per day into the air from
cooking.
Bathing - An average shower puts between Y. -
y,
pounds of water into the air. It takes four tub baths to
equal that amount.
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