Tiffin Motorhomes VANLEIGH BEACON Owner's Manual page 57

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coNDENSATIoN
Condensation refers to the water droplets that appear on a cold surface as water vapor in
the air cools, changing to liquid water. In cold weather, it may be seen as frost or ice. Mois-
ture can condense on the inside of an RV during cold weather the same way that moisture
collects on the outside of a cold glass during humid weather.
Condensation may also collect out of sight within the walls or ceiling, causing warped or
stained panels. Appearance of these conditions may indicate a serious condensation prob-
lem. To minimize condensation inside your RV, moisture in the air must be carried outside
by ventilation, or removed with a dehumidifier (customer supplied).
Tips to controlling condensation
To help alleviate excess moisture, use these tips:
• Allow excess moisture to escape to the outside when bathing, washing dishes, hair dry-
ing, laundering and using appliances and non-vented gas burners.
• Keep the bathroom door closed and roof vent opened (if equipped, exhaust fan on)
when bathing/showering and for a period of time after you have finished.
• DO NOT hang wet clothes in the RV to dry.
• Use a fan to keep air circulating inside the vehicle so condensation and mildew cannot
form in dead air spaces.
• Allow air to circulate, keeping the temperature the same throughout the RV, even inside
the cabinets.
• Leave closet and cabinet doors partially open.
• A closed cabinet full of stored goods will prevent circulation and can cause conden-
sation.
In hot weather
• Start the air conditioner early in the day to remove excess humidity from the air while
lowering the temperature.
• If the entry door is open for an extended amount of time while the air conditioners are
on, condensation will occur.
In cold weather
• During cold weather it is very important to continue utilizing your vents and vent fans.
This will keep the humid air inside moving to the outside. Keeping the RV tightly closed
during cold weather will increase condensation.
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