New TT off-gassing period?

thomasmnile wrote:
Wood Glue: I apologize if I snipped those multiple quotes incorrectly and attributed something to you that you didn't post. But I agree, those "green certifications" look like something a manufacturer could buy........

No problem!!!

WoodGlue

Wood Glue: I apologize if I snipped those multiple quotes incorrectly and attributed something to you that you didn't post. But I agree, those "green certifications" look like something a manufacturer could buy........

I bought a new tt about two months ago. I too got ill from the off gassing. Here is what I did. I opened all of the drawers and cupboards. I sealed all of the windows. I put 1 gallon of ammonia in a dish. I ran the heat for 10 hours. Afterwards,I opened up all the windows and used a big fan to suck all the fumes out for 24 hours. Worked like a champ

Not really sure how many really off gas. Ever been to an RV show? I've been to several and smell was never a concern. They may smell right out off the factory floor, but after sitting on dealer lots the smell should be gone.

thomasmnile wrote:

WoodGlue wrote:
Very helpful website!! This is the TRA's listing of all the green certified TTs and their level of rating.

http://www.certifiedgreenrvs.com/greenRVs.html


WoodGlue

Jayco claims to build their RV's to CARB/Proposition 65 standards. Seems that CARB aggressively protects their rules and goes after any manufacturer of anything that claims their product is CARB compliant but isn't.

So who are we to believe???????????:h

Please don't misquote me.

This is MookieKat's statement.

I clearly stated that the website looked suspicious, as if the "Green RV's" were able to buy their certifications.

WoodGlue

WoodGlue wrote:
Very helpful website!! This is the TRA's listing of all the green certified TTs and their level of rating.

http://www.certifiedgreenrvs.com/greenRVs.html


WoodGlue

Jayco claims to build their RV's to CARB/Proposition 65 standards. Seems that CARB aggressively protects their rules and goes after any manufacturer of anything that claims their product is CARB compliant but isn't.

So who are we to believe???????????:h

We wouldn't even consider an RV with formaldehyde. I am highly allergic to it. It causes something like an asthma attack. I feel like I'm suffocating and can't open my eyes - can't take a breath. Horrible. Scary. Our Northtrail has no formaldehyde fumes and we bought it new. I talked to the salesman and the people at HeartLand before buying to make sure.

New smells better than used hands down. Buy new and just air it out for a few days or spray some Febreze or something not really something to worry about IMHO.

MookieKat wrote:
From what I have read and experienced, VOCs off-gas the most when new and the odors either disappear or dwindle, but some never stop off-gassing.

I have now pretty much decided that if I can't tolerate the odor when I am shopping, then I will not be able to buy it. If all else fails, we may have to get an old airstream, gut it out and redo it ourselves with materials that we can tolerate.

Did you get the link for the CampLite Aluminum Trailers (w/ Azdel) I put it in another thread I guess.

WoodGlue

From what I have read and experienced, VOCs off-gas the most when new and the odors either disappear or dwindle, but some never stop off-gassing.

I have now pretty much decided that if I can't tolerate the odor when I am shopping, then I will not be able to buy it. If all else fails, we may have to get an old airstream, gut it out and redo it ourselves with materials that we can tolerate.