Effects Of Permanent Occupancy; Condensation And How To Control It - Fleetwood Southwind Owner's Manual

water may not conduct the signal properly.
This condition may be infrequent, but can
exist. Check the panel reading when the
fresh water tank is filled.
b. Material trapped on the holding tank
probes may give a full reading when the
tank is actually empty.
To check the battery charge:
1. Shut off all charging sources, engine, gen-
erator, and disconnect the 120-volt power
cord to turn off the converter.
2. Press BATTERY rocker switch on the
panel.
3. Turn on a light or any 12-volt appliance.
The battery must be checked with a load.
4. Read battery condition on the indicator.
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WARNING
The systems in this coach are not designed to
be used for any life-support applications. In the
unlikely event a system in this coach should
malfunction, or fail to operate, it is possible any
connected appliances, including life support
equipment, may also fail, resulting in potential
medical complications.
EFFECTS OF PERMANENT
OCCUPANCY
Condensation and How to
Control It
You need to understand how to properly
manage and control the humid conditions and
condensation that you may experience.
RVs are much smaller than a house, and are
tightly built. This means that the interior air will
become saturated with moisture more quickly
than in a typical house. The routine activities
of a few people can put a lot of water into the
air. In cold weather, this moisture may become
visible as condensation .
Condensation happens naturally. Just as
moisture collects on the outside of a glass of
cold water during humid weather, moisture can
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condense on the inside surfaces of your RV
during cold weather when the humidity of the
interior air is high.
Water vapor will condense on the inside of the
windows and walls. In really cold weather, frost
or ice may appear. It may also condense out of
sight within the walls or the ceiling. If enough
water collects in the wall or ceiling materials,
it may cause water stains on the wall or ceiling
surface. You might think that your walls or
ceiling are leaking. You have a problem with
condensation if you see these signs. You need to
do something to reduce the moisture inside your
RV.
Here are some frequently asked questions about
condensation and some answers that will help
you understand more about your RV and how to
keep it comfortable .
Q. – In cold weather, my windows and
walls look like they're sweating. Is that
condensation?
A. – Yes. Your windows are a good way to
know if the humidity in your RV is too
high. All air contains water vapor. When
air is warm it can hold much more water
vapor than when it is cold. When the air
cools, the water vapor "condenses" back to
a liquid. Since your windows are usually
cooler than the air, the water collects on
the surface of the glass.
Q. – Where does all the water come from?
A. – Moisture in the air comes from many
sources. Some of the most common are:
Cooking – Meals prepared for a family of
four can add up to a gallon of water per
day into the air from cooking .
Bathing – An average shower can put
between ⁄ - ⁄ pounds of water into the air.
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4 2
Dishwashing – Doing the dishes for a
typical day's meals can add up to one
pound of water to the air.
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