Fleetwood Pace Arrow 1983 Manual page 20

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Increase ventilation when larger numbers of people
are in the vehicle.
NOTE: Even when it is raining or snowing, ventilation air
from outside will be far drier than interior air and
wi II effectively reduce condensation.
2. I nstall storm windows.
Install tight·fitting storm windows to reduce or
eliminate condensation on window glass; The in·
terior surface of the window will be at least 20 degrees
warmer, greatly reducing moisture condensation.
3. Reduce moisture released inside the vehicle.
Run the range vent fan when cooking and the bath
vent fan (or open the bath vent) when bathing to
carry water vapor out of the vehicle. 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 wet over-
coats orother clothes inside the vehicle.
Do not heat the vehicle interior with the range or
oven. I n addition to the hazards of toxic fumes and
oxygen depletion which make heating by the range
or oven very dangerous, open flames add moisture
to the interior air, increasing condensation.
4. Ventilate closets and cabinets.
During prolonged use in very cold weather, leave
cabinet and closet doors partially open to warm and
ventilate the interiors of storage compartments
built against exterior walls. The air flow will warm the ex-
terior wall surface, reducing or eliminating condensation
and preventing possible ice formation.
5. Install a dehumidifier appliance. .
During prolonged, continuous use, a dehumidifying
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 de-
humidifier 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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