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Turn off all water sources.
Turn off all combustion appliances.
Drain the water tank(s)
Drain the water heater.
Open all closets, cabinet doors and drawers.
Close all windows and entrance doors.
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.
When storing the RV in high humidity climates, add a dehumidifier drained to exterior to
control humidity inside the RV during storage.
Refer to other sections of this owner's manual for additional recommendations.
Modifications to your RV
Consult Tiffin Motorhomes for guidance prior to making any modifications to your RV. It is important
that changes be completed by a qualified service firm to ensure moisture intrusion or accumulation
problems do not occur.
Wet Areas
Areas that are exposed to water spills or leaks should be dried as soon as possible and definitely within
24 to 48 hours. Drying areas quickly minimizes the chance for moisture damage and possible mold
growth, which can begin to form colonies within 48 hours. A variety of methods can be used to help the
drying process:
Remove excess water with an extraction vacuum
Use a dehumidifier to aid drying
Use portable fans to move air across the surface
Because moisture is key to mold issues, treat all signs of condensation and spills seriously
and deal with promptly. Failure to deal with a moisture issue promptly may cause more
severe issues where none initially existed, or may make a small problem much worse.
Learn to recognize signs of mold—don't paint over or cover up suspicious discoloration
until you are sure it is not mold. The affected surface must first be cleaned and dried; re-
sidual staining may be painted.
Be sure to understand and eliminate the source of moisture accumulation as a part of the
cleanup. Otherwise, the same issues will simply reoccur.
Small amounts of mold should be cleaned as soon as it appears. Small areas of mold should
be cleaned using a detergent/soapy solution or an appropriate RV household cleaner. Gloves
should be worn during cleaning. The cleaned area should then be thoroughly dried. Dispose
of any sponges or rags used to clean mold.
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