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CARE OF YOUR MOTORHOME
CARE OF YOUR MOTORHOME
This section of the guide is devoted to the
care, cleaning and general preservation of
your motorhome in order to retain its
showroom condition.
Exterior Body Shell
Elddis Motorhome Bodies are constructed
from the highest quality materials. The fully
insulated floor is a constructed timber frame
with plywood internal floor and a GRP
underskin for added water resistance and
insulation laminated together for strength.
The walls comprise an insulated foam
sandwich having one piece GRP sides for
ultimate resistance to minor damage and
vinyl coated plywood internal finish. Wooded
framing is positioned within the sandwich to
add strength. The latest technology is used to
produce the extremely well insulated and
robust, yet lightweight sections.
CAUTION: Under no circumstances should
an abrasive or harsh cleaner be used. Do not
use a pressure washer as this can disturb
mastic seals.
Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic (GRP)
GRP components need to be washed,
waxed and taken care of like a car.
Chemicals and dirt can collect during
storage, and the gel coat can be stained or
marked when chemicals combine with rain or
dew. Most stains or marks can be removed
with mild dishwashing detergent, but more
stubborn marks may require a (fine grit)
rubbing compound such as T-cut. To help
keep your GRP components looking almost
like new, it is wise to wash the parts monthly
(or more frequently) using mild dishwashing
detergent, but avoid using strong alkaline
(e.g. trisodium phosphate) or acidic cleaners
or abrasives. Waxing the components once
or twice a year with a good grade paste wax
will help to maintain the colour and finish.
Acrylic Windows
Your motorhome is fitted with shatter
resistant acrylic windows. To preserve their
clarity and unblemished transparency it is
essential that the following cleaning
instructions are strictly adhered to: Road grit,
dust, sand, flies, lime tree secretions, bird
droppings etc., should be washed off using
plenty of cold water do not use a sponge to
clean off heavy dirt deposits. Any remaining
dirt should be washed off using a soft cloth
and warm water. Under NO circumstances
should any abrasive cleaning agents,
household detergents or proprietary cleaning
fluids be used. Wash the window again using
only cold water and dry off with chamois
leather.
Please note: Should scratches appear on
the acrylic windows these can often be
removed with an acrylic polish. E.g. ICI
Perspex polish. Gentle polishing with a liquid
metal polish, i.e. Brasso may also have the
desired effect - consult your retailer BEFORE
attempting to remove any but the slightest
scratch.
Window Blinds & Flyscreens
To clean the blinds and flyscreens, moisten a
soft cloth or sponge with a small amount of
water and mild soap suds and gently wipe
dirt off. Allow to dry before retracting, failure
to due this could result in mildew forming.
ABS - Wheel Spats & Panels
To preserve the appearance of all ABS
panels and fittings road grit, dust, sand, flies,
lime tree secretions, bird droppings etc.,
should be washed off using plenty of cold
water. Any remaining dirt should be washed
off using a soft cloth and warm water. Under
NO circumstances should any abrasive
cleaning agents, household detergents or
proprietary cleaning fluids be used. Wash the
ABS material again using only cold water and
dry off.
Interior Walls
Your motorhome interior walls will only
require a wipe over with a damp cloth, using
a mild detergent, to keep them in a
‘showroom’ condition.
Furniture
Treat your motorhome furniture as you would
the furniture in your home. Polish wood
surfaces sparingly with a good quality wax or
spray polish. Use a damp cloth to clean
Melanate laminated surfaces.
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