GENERAL CARE
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Campervan exterior
The roof of your campervan is the original Fiat Ducato steel roof. This is very easy to clean due to its high gloss
finish. To maintain this showroom finish, wash the campervan regularly with a mild detergent, rinse o with cold
water and leather o. A good quality car wax may be applied which will make washing even easier in the future.
Abrasive cleaning agents must never be used to clean the exterior of Auto-Trail vehicles.
Within the first twelve months, cracks and blisters may appear in the surface of the moulded GRP components.
These are cosmetic only and have no eect on the vehicle structure. These components can be readily repaired
using the correct procedure (please refer this to your supplying dealer). Please refer to the relevant section of
your base vehicle handbook for advice on preserving the painted metal panels of your vehicle.
Please note: It is not safe to walk on the moulded fibreglass roof of your vehicle.
Cleaning
To clean your interior side walls, roof lining and furniture, all that is needed is a simple wash with mild detergent.
Carpets should be vacuumed occasionally to remove grit and sand. This helps maintain a good appearance and
ensure long life.
Windows
Please wash your windows carefully, as you would with paintwork on your car. Do not scrub the windows prior to
removing surface dirt with a hose; any trapped dirt could cause scratching.
When all the excess dirt has been removed, wash with a solution of warm water and a small amount of washing up
liquid, windows can then be dried o with a window leather.
Small scratches can be removed using a liquid metal polish or a commercial acrylic polish, available from most
good accessory shops. The type of polish used should depend on the severity of the scratch; a more abrasive
substance is needed for deeper scratches, for example. Any process of scratch removal should be finished with
the finest grade of polish to bu the area(s) concerned.
All of the poly-plastic ranges of window fittings do not require any special attention or lubrication. On a day-to-
day level, please be careful not to over-tighten the thumbscrews on window stays.
Bathroom furniture
Your vehicle is fitted with a plastic vanity bowl. Do not pour very hot water into it as it is made from a moulded
polymer that may deform. Always put cold water in first.
The cleaning of any plastic components in the vehicle (e.g. shower
tray), should only be undertaken with mild soapy water. General
household cleaning products should not be used, as they may
cause the plastic to go brittle and crack.
Auto-Trail will not be held responsible for any replacement if it is
suspected that this was the case.
Cupboards
It is advisable to lightly oil cupboard catches, sliding bolts and
hinges from time to time.
Plated fittings
These should never be cleaned using abrasive cleaners. Clean with
a damp cloth and polish with a dry cloth only.
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