Fleetwood Pace Arrow 2000 Manual page 74

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But the most damage is caused by water you can't even
see. Water will penetrate almost any material - except
glass and metals. Water vapor in the air always wants to
move toward dry air. Scientists call this "vapor pres-
sure" action. It will go through walls, floor covering,
plywood, paint - just about anything. The water that
gets trapped in these materials can cause warping,
mildew, paint failure and rotting.
The damage caused by excessive humidity can be invis-
ible, and worse, expensive to fix. Please remember that
this damage is not covered under the warranty.
Q. - What can I do to reduce or eliminate condensation
problems in my RV?
A. - The two most important things are:
Reduce moisture released into the air
and increase. ventilation
To reduce moisture released inside the RV:
1. Run the vent fan when cooking and the bath vent fan
(or open the bath vent) when bathing. 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 clothes inside
(except in the dryer, if equipped). The water drying
out of the clothes goes into the air.
2. If you set up your RV in a semipermanent situation,
cover the ground under it with a vapor barrier
material.
3. Vent appliances to the outside. Your clothes dryer
should always be vented according to the dryer man-
ufacturer's installation instructions, if required.
(Some dryers are designed to be ventless and do not
require a vent to the outdoors.) Check the vents peri-
odically to be sure they are not blocked.
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