NORTHWOOD 2004 series Owner's Manual - page 28
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If you use your RV for a long period of time during cold weather, leave cabinet and closet doors
partially open to warm and ventilate storage compartments. The airflow will warm the exterior wall
surface and prevent possible ice formation. Limit the articles in each storage compartment because
tightly packed storage areas will restrict air flow.
Keep your shades up and curtains open as much as possible to allow air flow around windows. Do
not seal windows or doors tightly with tape as this will restrict further the air flow in your RV.
Dehumidifying appliances are available and recommended. Use of a dehumidifier will reduce the
amount of outside air needed for ventilation of your RV. A dehumidifier is very effective for removing
excess moisture from the air inside your RV--especially during continuous use.
Keeping a window partially open while on the road can also help to ventilate your RV and help to
reduce the moisture that has collected inside your RV before traveling.
Regular maintenance such as keeping registers and furnace blower clean and unobstructed and
cleaning your furnace air filters will help promote good air circulation in your RV.
Your first indication of excessive moisture in the air could be foggy windows. In very cold weather
frost or ice can form on the inside of the glass. Excessive moisture could be indicated by water
dripping from walls, ceilings or fixtures. When this happens you might think that your RV has a leak.
That is usually not the case. Excessive water can penetrate almost any material. It will go through
walls, floor covering, plywood, paint. The water that gets absorbed into these materials can cause
warping, mildew, paint chipping and rotting. This type of damage can be invisible and costly to repair
so it is extremely important for you to take steps to control excessive moisture buildup inside your RV.
Problems caused by excessive moisture and condensation will not be covered under your warranty.
Your new RV has been specifically designed for your camping and traveling requirements.
Understanding that condensation is a natural occurrence which can be controlled will help you and
your family to utilize your RV for your family's camping needs and provide many years of camping
enjoyment.
DUST SEEPAGE: Travel over unpaved, dusty rough roads inevitably generates quantities of dust
which has a way of leaking into campers. The problem can be reduced by partially opening a roof
vent. This will help keep the dust out. From time to time it is advisable to adjust the striker plate on
the entry door. Road vibration can cause the entry door to get out of adjustment. This could allow
access for dust and moisture to leak into the camper.
SAFE DRIVING TIPS: Your camper has been designed by NORTHWOOD to be driven at legal
highway speeds without unusual handling characteristics. Driving with a recreational vehicle may be
a new experience for you. The following tips are outlined to assist you.
TRAVELING SPEED: Reasonable vehicle speed is probably the greatest factor in safe, pleasant
traveling with your truck camper. With experience you will develop the special driving skills needed
for safe traveling.