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Effects of Prolonged Occupancy

Your trailer was
recreational use and short-term occupancy and
has not been designed for full time living. If you
expect to occupy the trailer for an extended
period, despite our efforts, be prepared to deal
with condensation and the humid conditions
that may be encountered. The relatively small
volume and tight compact construction of a
recreational vehicle means that the normal
living activities of even a few occupants will
lead to rapid moisture saturation of the air
contained in the trailer and the appearance
of visible moisture, especially in cold weather.
This is also not covered under warranty.
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Your trailer is not designed to be used as
permanent housing. Use of this product
for long term or permanent occupancy
will lead to premature deterioration
of structure, interior finishes, fabrics,
and drapes. Damage or deterioration
due to long-term occupancy will not be
considered normal, and will under the
terms of the warranty constitute misuse,
abuse or neglect, and will therefore
reduce your warranty protection.
Just as moisture collects on the outside of
a glass of cold water during humid weather,
moisture can condense on the inside surfaces
of your trailer during use in cold weather
when the relative humidity of the interior air is
high. This condition is increased because the
insulated walls of the trailer are much thinner
than house walls. Estimates indicate that a
family of four can vaporize up to three gallons
of water daily through breathing, cooking,
bathing and washing. Unless the water vapor
is carried outside by ventilation, or condensed
by a dehumidifier, it will condense on the
inside of the windows and walls as moisture,
or in cold weather as frost or ice. It may also
designed primarily
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condense out of sight within the walls or the
ceiling where it will manifest itself as warped or
stained panels. Appearance of these conditions
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may indicate a serious condensation problem.
When you recognize the signs of excessive
moisture and condensation in your trailer, you
should take action to minimize their effects.
Ventilation and Moisture Control
You can reduce interior moisture condensation
by taking the following steps:
1. Ventilate with outside air. Partially open one
or more windows (at least the corners) to
provide circulation of outside air into the
interior. While this ventilation may increase
the heating load during cold weather, it will
greatly reduce water condensation. Even
when it is raining or snowing, ventilation air
from outside will be far drier than interior
air and will effectively reduce condensation
inside the trailer.
2. Minimize moisture released inside the
trailer. Avoid making steam from excessive
boiling or use of hot water. Remove water
or snow from shoes before entering to
avoid soaking the carpet. Avoid drying
overcoats or other clothes inside the
trailer. In addition to the hazards of
toxic fumes and oxygen depletion, open
flames add moisture to the interior air,
increasing condensation. Do not use an
air humidifier inside the trailer. Water put
into the air by the humidifier will greatly
increase condensation.
3. Install a dehumidifier. During prolonged,
continuous
appliance may be more comfortable and
effective in removing excess moisture
from the interior air. While use of a
dehumidifier is not a "cure-all," and
ventilation, storm windows and moisture
reduction continue to be important,
operation of the dehumidifier will reduce
the amount of outside air needed for
ventilation. Heating load on the furnace
will be reduced and the interior will be
less drafty.
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