Health Question

[Travler-TMO]

What level of Formaldehyde if any is use in the construction of the TM ?

 

[Travler-TMO]

I don't think anyone on this forum would have this knowledge...I suggest you contact the factory....

Thanks....I thought that putting it on "Feed Back To TM" they might be able to answer this.....but I will call them tomorrow......and post the information ...soon as possible

 

[Travler-TMO]

Update To Health Question

What level of Formaldehyde if any is use in the construction of the TM ?

Thanks....I thought that putting it on "Feed Back To TM" they might be able to answer this.....but I will call them tomorrow......and post the information ...soon as possible

I just talked to TM and according to them NO Formaldehyde is use in the construction .

 

[mtnguy]

That is good to know....another plus for Trailmanors.

Chap

 

[Rich_in_Tampa]

What level of Formaldehyde if any is use in the construction of the TM ?

For non-TM trailers, FEMA has lots of experience with this issue .

 

[PopBeavers]

As I recall, the primary source of formaldehyde is particle board. Less particle board means less formaldehyde.

 

[Travler-TMO]

Article

Check this article out.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080214/ap_on_he_me/toxic_trailers

 

[Virginia Deacon]

POPBEAVERS:

That's my understanding, too. Particleboard is one of the primary sources; formaldahyde is not used, but is a byproduct - but not in the TrailManor.

 

[Joseph E Norton]

Formaldehyde??

Humm?? I have a 2004 2720SL and when it is hot outside my eyes get itchy and sting. I always thought it was Formaldehyde in some of the adhesives. I wonder what causes the burning and itching?

 

[shebantam]

Older trailers will have formaldaydes, late last decade that all changed when Congress pssed a bill limiting Formalahydes.
I had had a conversation by phone with the owner of Aliner Northwest Industries a few years back when I ran the same test in My 2005 Cabin A that FEMA and Sierra club ran on the hurricane Catriona Trailers. I had a sick camper and it made me very sick.
bottom line, I added a fantastic fan to both my Cabin A and the Bantam. This made a world of difference for my breathing. Newer models have a low VOC rating.
Glues that were used, flooring, paneling all have Formalahydes, as well as the particle board.
Aliner cut me a check to reimburse me for the Fantastic Fan. All newer Aliner come standard with one.
try adding a two way fan to the roof vent, especially if it is an Older trailer.