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TIFFIN MOTORHOMES
Use of Your RV
It is important to remember that the square footage of an RV is significantly less than that of a single family residence.
This fact alone will elevate the relative humidity because there is less volume of air to help absorb dissipate the
humidity. For example, showering and cooking create a lot of humidity in a small area. In these instances, use of an
exhaust fan and opening windows should reduce the relative humidity, particularly when living in the RV for an
extended period.
Severe Environments
Prolonged use of your RV in severe environments—for example in extremely cold or hot-humid climates, will require
extra care and maintenance to avoid moisture-related issues. In both extremely cold and hot humid climates more
attention needs to be focused on controlling relative humidity within the RV. It also may require the use of a portable
dehumidifier to manage relativity humidity within an acceptable range. This is discussed further in the "Interior Care of
Your RV" section. If you have any questions about moisture-related issues in the environment you plan to use the RV in
for a majority of the time, contact Tiffin Motorhomes' Service Department at (256) 356-0261.
Storage of Your RV
During those periods when your motor home is not in use, care must be taken to ensure moisture sources
are addressed. Ideal storage of your RV would be in an enclosed climate controlled environment. When
this is not possible, the following steps should be taken to ensure moisture is controlled:
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Turn off all water sources
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Turn off all combustion appliances
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Drain the water tank(s)
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Drain the water heater
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Open all closets, cabinet doors and drawers
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Close all windows and entrance doors
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Open a vent or a window enough to allow for some limited ventilation air flow, but not so far as to allow snow
or rain to enter
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When storing the RV in high humidity climates (ambient relative humidity is greater than 60% year round), add a
dehumidifier drained to exterior to control humidity inside the RV during storage
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Refer to other sections of this owner's manual for additional recommendations
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–ALLEGRO®
Chapter 13
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
13-8
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