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General Information

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Things Not To Put Into Toilet Or Drains

• Facial tissues (they do not dissolve like toilet paper)
• Automotive antifreeze, ammonia, alcohols, or

acetone

• Table scraps or other solids that may clog the drains

Winter Traveling

Traveling in sub-freezing temperatures will require

certain precautions to protect the plumbing system

and your personal belongings from being damaged by

freezing
Whenever possible, the heat should be kept set to a

constant temperature It is easier for the furnace to

keep a constant room temperature than allow the trailer

temperature to drop to 50°F, and then attempt to raise it

to room temperature

NOTE

The trailer has been equipped with air conditioners

with heat pumps and should not be used if ambient

temperatures remain below 25°F for more than 12

hours.

NOTE

Drain and winterize all models if the water systems

are not being used during winter traveling. Refer

to Section 8 - Maintenance in this manual for

winterizing instructions.

Some states do not allow LPG to be turned on while

moving While traveling in these states, simply use

your common sense How cold is it? How long will

it be before you can turn the heat back on? Is the

temperature dropping or rising? Remember, when

towing at 50 MPH, the wind chill factor will cause the

interior of the trailer to cool much faster than a trailer

that is parked
When parked in sub-freezing temperatures, make sure

to keep a full supply of LPG and plug into a 110-volt

power source whenever possible A fully charged

battery will not last more than 8 to 10 hours if the

furnace is running almost constantly and 110-volt power

is not available
Leave cabinet doors, wardrobes, and bed doors partially

open to allow warm air to circulate around plumbing

lines and fixtures. Insulate and/or wrap your exterior

water lines with heat tape

Effects Of Prolonged Occupancy

Your trailer was designed primarily for recreational use

and short-term occupancy If you expect to occupy the

trailer for an extended period, be prepared to deal with

condensation and the humid conditions that may be

encountered
Moisture can condense on the inside surfaces of the

trailer during cold weather when relative humidity

of the interior air is high This condition is increased

because the insulated walls of a recreation vehicle

are much thinner than house walls Also, the relatively

small volume and tight, compact construction of

modern recreational vehicles means the normal living

activities of even a few occupants will lead to rapid

moisture saturation Estimates indicate a family of four

can vaporize up to 3 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 condense

out of sight, within the walls or the ceiling, where it will

manifest itself as warped or stained panels
Appearance of these conditions may indicate a serious

problem When you recognize the signs of excessive

moisture and condensation in the trailer, action should

be taken to minimize their effects

Tips To Control Condensation

Allow excess moisture to escape to the outside when:
• Bathing, washing dishes, hair drying, etc
• Laundering, using appliances, and using non-vented

gas burners

•  Cooking (Always use the stove vent hood)
Avoid dead air spaces by:
•  Using a fan to keep air circulating
•  Leaving closet and cabinet doors partially open
To help alleviate cold weather condensation:
•  Keep the temperature as reasonably cool during cold

weather as possible

• Allow your trailer to breathe; do not make it airtight
• Allow some warm air to be removed and some cool

outside air in

• Do not allow the furnace to recycle humid interior air;

provide reasonable ventilation