There seems to be a misconception that all new trailers or fifthwheels have a strong formaldehyde smell sometimes referred to as "new trailer smell".  We recently visited with friends who have a  new Mobile Suites fifthwheel and there is no formaldehyde smell nor do we have it in our Excel .

Facts About Formaldehyde offers the following information:

"Clean the air with chemical adsorption (activated alumina or activated carbon)

A 70% in reduction in formaldehyde can occur with the temperature reduction from 75 to 68 F.

A 40% reduction in formaldehyde can occur by reducing the relative humidity from 70 to 40%.

Ammonia gas or petroleum distillates can reduce formaldehyde levels 50 to 60%, but the process can discolor finishes. (Should be done professionally.)

Sulfur candles can be burned to neutralize formaldehyde, but exposed metals in the home will be discolored.

Heat Manufactured Homes to 90 F or higher for several hours, then ventilate. Must be done 6 or 7 times when the environment is drier.

Ventilation, which can help in drier climates, will make formaldehyde emissions worse in Florida because of the high humidity. "