Ventilation - Nucamp T@B 320 Manual

Ventilation

To reduce or lessen exposure to chemicals from off
gassing, it is of utmost importance that you ventilate
your recreational vehicle. Ventilation should occur
frequently after purchase and at times when the
temperatures and humidity are elevated. Remember,
off-gassing is accelerated by heat and humidity.
Open windows, exhaust vents, and doors. Operate
ceiling and/or other fans, roof air conditioners, and
furnaces, and use a fan to force stale air out and
bring fresh air in. Decreasing the flow of air by
sealing the recreational vehicle increases the
formaldehyde level in the vehicle's indoor air.
Overnight Stop
nüCamp RV owners have parked virtually in every
place imaginable, from filling stations to farmlands.
In time, you'll develop a knack for spying
wonderful little roadside locations by turning off the
main highway and exploring.
There are many modern parks, including State,
County, and Federal parks with good facilities
where you might obtain hookups of electrical,
water, and sewer connections. Directories are
published which describe in detail these parks and
tell what is available in the way of services and
hookups.
When stopping for the night, your camper is built to
be safely parked in any spot that is relatively level
and where the ground is firm. Your facilities are
with you. You are self-contained. Unless the tow
vehicle is needed for transportation, it is not
necessary to unhitch.
Choose the most level parking spot possible.
Stabilizing jacks or blocks may not be required for
an overnight stay. However, if you put the jack pad
on the hitch jack and run the hitch jack down to take
the weight off the tow vehicle's springs, it will
provide some stability. If you must park on a slope,
park facing downhill. It is easier to level the trailer
this way.
Before moving on, check your campsite, both for
cleanliness and, to be sure you haven't left anything
behind. Turn off the gas supply and make sure
everything is properly stowed. Use your pre-travel
check list and you are ready for more travel
adventure.
WARNING
At each campsite, make sure you have not
parked in such a manner as to block the
operation of the doors by being too close to trees,
fences, or other impediments. Scenic views are
one reason for traveling, but don't park so the
beautiful lake or steep cliff is just outside your
door.
Extended Stay
Making a long trip in your camper is not very
different from making a weekend excursion. Since
everything you need is right at hand, you are at
home wherever you go. When packing for an
extended trip, take everything you need, but only
what you need.
When you plan to stay in the same place for several
days, weeks, or months, you will want your trailer
to be as level and steady as possible. To ensure that
your trailer is level you can do so by using a small
construction level and either set it on the A-frame of
the trailer or on the inside of the trailer. (see
diagram that follows under Leveling). If a
correction is necessary, you must level from side-to-
side first. This can be done easily by backing the
trailer up onto one or more 2 x 6 boards (see
diagram that follows under Leveling). We do not
recommend placing tires in a hole for leveling.
Leveling
Level from front to rear by disconnecting the hitch
from the tow vehicle and adjusting the jack up or
down until you are level. Block or chock the wheels
to keep the trailer from rolling. Use stabilizing jacks
at the two rear corners, as shown in the diagram, to
eliminate the natural spring action of the axles.
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