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D
epending upon your area and where your
park trailer is stored, your vehicle may be a
target for damage from rodents and insects.
To protect your park trailer, never leave food
inside and ensure that all surfaces are clean.
Place rodent control products in the unit
during periods of storage. Mice and other
rodents can do a tremendous amount of
damage to the drapes, cushions, etc.,
particularly during the winter months. Storing
your park trailer in a field can make it
particularly inviting. Periodically inspect it
during storage and seal off any areas that can
offer an entry point to rodents or insects.
Remember to remove any screens or tape
used to seal openings before using the park
trailer again. Damage from rodents or insects
is not covered by the Towable Limited
Warranty.
When
storing
your
recommended
that
(customer supplied) be disconnected to avoid
battery discharge.
F
ORMALDEHYDE
The
RV
industry
including
carpeting,
plywood, draperies, and fabrics that may have
used formaldehyde in the process of making
those products. Other airborne pollutants
including campfires, cigarettes and cigarette
byproducts, cooking and carbon monoxide
often
have
a
higher
formaldehyde than an RV. Air pollutants can
be an irritant.
When an park trailer is closed up for a period
of time, it is possible for a process of
outgassing to occur which can draw irritants
into the air. So it is very important to properly
ventilate your park trailer to remove the
outgassing. This is more prevalent in new
park trailers as they release moisture from
construction materials. It may take several
heating and cooling sessions of ventilation
until fully dissipated.
Areas of high heat and humidity will increase
the outgassing process. Ventilate by opening
all the windows, and circulate the air with an
oscillating
fan.
Remember
imperative at all times in close quarters, not
park
trailer,
it
the
auxiliary
battery
uses
many
products
paneling,
shelving,
concentration
ventilation
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
only for indoor air quality, but also for proper
function of appliances and elimination of
condensation (see Condensation).
The following label should be left permanently
affixed to the park trailer:
Fig. 11.1 Formaldehyde warning label
C
LEANING
is
To keep the value of your park trailer, perform
regular
maintenance
materials and procedures. Use only those
materials and procedures that comply with all
local
environmental
regulations. Carefully select the materials to
be sure that they do not contain corrosives.
Make sure you have selected the right
cleaning agent before you begin the cleaning
process. If in doubt, check to see if the
cleaner will cause damage by testing a small
area out of sight or contact your dealer for
assistance. Follow the instructions provided
of
by the cleaning product manufacturer. Never
use the following chemicals to clean your park
trailer; these can all be dangerous, and can
damage your park trailer:
Acetone
Benzine
Carbon tetrachloride
Gasoline
Lacquer thinner
Nail polish remover
Naphtha
Paint thinner
Turpentine
is
SECTION 11
T
I
HE
NTERIOR
using
the
pollution
proper
control
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