Effects Of Permanent Occupancy; Condensation And How To Control It - Fleetwood 2014 Terra Storm Owner's Manual

To check tank levels:
Press PROPANE, FRESH WATER,
GRAY or BLACK TANK switches.
The E or empty indicator light will always
be lit when the rocker or touch switches are
depressed. If the tank is full, all lights will
be on. Lights are sequential, and indicate
levels in approximately 1/3 or 1/4-tank
increments depending on monitor or panel
design. If the tank selected is approximate-
ly 1/2-full, for example, lights E, 1/4 and
1/2 will be on.
Erroneous tank level indications can be
caused by:
a. Water with low mineral content. The level
is measured by a very low level electrical
signal traveling through liquid. Some
water may not conduct the signal
properly. This condition may
be infrequent, but can exist. Check the
panel reading when the fresh water tank
is filled.
b. Material trapped on the holding tank
probes may give a full reading when the
tank is actually empty.
To check the battery charge:
1. Shut off all charging sources, engine, gen-
erator, and disconnect the 120-volt power
cord to turn off the converter.
2. Press BATTERY rocker switch on the
panel.
3. Turn on a light or any 12-volt appliance.
The battery must be checked with a load.
4. Read battery condition on the indicator.
!
WARNING
The systems in this coach are not designed to be
used for any life-support applications. In the unlikely
event a system in this coach should malfunction, or
fail to operate, it is possible any connected appli-
ances, including life support equipment, may also fail,
resulting in potential medical complications.
Living With Your Motor Home
EFFECTS OF PERMANENT
OCCUPANCY
Condensation and How to
Control It
You need to understand how to properly man-
age and control the humid conditions and con-
densation that you may experience.
RVs are much smaller than a house, and are
tightly built. This means that the interior air will
become saturated with moisture more quickly
than in a typical house. The routine activities of
a few people can put a lot of moisture into the
air. In cold weather, this moisture may become
visible as condensation .
Condensation happens naturally. Just as mois-
ture collects on the outside of a glass of cold
water during humid weather, moisture can con-
dense on the inside surfaces of your RV during
cold weather when the humidity of the interior
air is high.
Water vapor will condense on the inside of the
windows and walls. In really cold weather, frost
or ice may appear. It may also condense out of
sight within the walls or the ceiling. If enough
water collects in the wall or ceiling materials,
it may cause water stains on the wall or ceil-
ing surface. You might think that your walls or
ceiling are leaking. You have a problem with
condensation if you see these signs. You need to
do something to reduce the moisture inside your
RV.
Here are some frequently asked questions about
condensation 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 con-
densation?
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
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