Maintenance
11-2
Sealant Renewal
This section outlines the procedures you must
follow to maintain the weatherproof integrity of
your motor home. Leak damage caused by fail-
ure to inspect and maintain the roof, vents,
TV/satellite antenna and molding seals may
affect your warranty coverage.
The adhesives and sealants used in the construc-
tion of your motor home were developed to
remain waterproof under sustained effects of
weather and vibration. However, even the finest
materials will eventually dry out and lose their
effectiveness.
Your dealer can perform the resealing inspection
and work for you. Your dealer also has current
information on sealants used in your motor
home, and can recommend the appropriate
sealants for you if you prefer to do this work
yourself. Always use the recommended sealants.
Exterior Graphics Care
The pressure sensitive graphics installed on the
exterior surfaces of your motor home require little
maintenance and should be treated similarly to a
painted surface. Here are some guidelines to help
you keep your exterior graphics looking like new.
1. Wash your graphics with any mild car wash
soap solution. Be sure to rinse thoroughly.
2. Keep high-pressure wash nozzles at least
1
1
⁄2 feet from the edge of the graphics.
High pressure spray may cause the edge of
the graphic to lift and peel away from the
wall surface.
3. Test any cleaning solution on a small sec-
tion of the graphic before using the clean-
ing solution on a larger surface.
4. Do not use any aromatic solvents such as
acetone, MEK, toluene, paint thinner, lac-
quer thinner on your graphics. Any solvent
of this type may soften or smear colors.
5. Do not paint over the graphics with clear or
any other type of paint.
6. Do not let gasoline or other fuels drip or
stay on graphics for any length of time. If a
spill occurs, wipe off and rinse with water
immediately.
7. Do not apply wax over graphics, especially
if the wax contains any petroleum distil-
lates. Wax that has dried between stripes
can be removed by softening it with rub-
bing (isopropyl) alcohol and cotton swabs.
Be sure to rinse the area after cleaning.
8. Be careful when storing your motor home.
The graphic materials should be protected
from prolonged direct sunlight and heat.
Windows, Doors, Vents and Locks
Keep moving parts, hinges and latches adjusted
and maintained. Lubricate with a light oil at
least once a year. Check and tighten the screws
holding the windows in place as required. Clean
screens by gently wiping with a damp cloth or
soft flat brush. Not all screens are removable.
Inspect the sealants around doors and win-
dows every three months. See Sealant
Renewal section.
Lubricate locksets in doors and exterior storage
compartments at least annually with powdered
graphite. If the motor home is located at a beach
or is exposed to salt air, more frequent lubrica-
tion may be required.
TPO ROOF SYSTEM
Cleaning
Your new motor home is equipped with a new
roof material called TPO (thermoplastic olefin).
For normal cleaning, standard household deter-
gents or cleansers may be used. Use a nonabra-
sive, common household detergent and plenty of
water. Be sure to keep the sidewalls wet to
NOTE
Failure to seal could cause serious damage and will
affect your warranty coverage.
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