SECTION 12
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
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with a sponge and water. Use glass cleaner to
remove wax, oil, grease, dead insects, etc.
After washing the glass, wipe it dry with a
clean, soft cloth.
DOORS & LOCKS
Locks on entrance and baggage doors need
biannual lubrication using a light coat of
silicone spray. Do not permit the spray to
come into contact with the tent. Conditions
such as rain, salt, dust and pollution may
increase the maintenance needs
FRAME
Sand, pebbles, objects on the highway,
climate (salt air exposure) or ice inhibiting
chemicals used during the winter months will
damage the paint, inviting rust and other
deterioration. Periodically inspect the exterior
exposed areas, clean and repaint the frame
members occasionally and whenever you
notice rust or paint chipped away, to insure
protection.
REAR BUMPER
The rear bumper of your RV is not designed
to carry cargo. Items that extend beyond the
bumper will place undo strain on the bumper.
Over time, weight added to the bumper will
cause damage from the motion created while
traveling.
Some items may fall within the given weight
range, however, can still cause damage. Over
time, weight added to the bumper may cause
damage from the motion created while
traveling. In addition, the extra weight behind
the axle may result in adverse handling
conditions from wind gusts and/or passing
traffic).
RUBBER ROOF
The rubber roof on your RV is manufactured
by Alpha Systems. Read and follow the OEM
manual when cleaning the rubber roof. If you
have questions, contact your dealer.
EXTERIOR ROOF & SIDEWALL VENTS
While you are cleaning the exterior roof, also
inspect the roof vents (including sealants) for
cracks and keep them clean. Inspect the
refrigerator and holding tank vents for
blockages from bird nests, spider webs,
leaves, etc. Water heater, furnace and
refrigerator exterior doors need to be kept
clean and free of obstructions (i.e., insect
nests, mud daubers, etc.) while the
appliances are in use.
ROOF LADDER (IF SO EQUIPPED)
Your RV may be equipped with a roof ladder.
The roof has decking under the rubber roof
membrane to allow you to walk on the roof
(with caution) to do maintenance.
SEALANTS
Water is a RV’s worst enemy when it enters
where it is not intended. Sealants perform a
very important function; they must be
inspected closely and be regularly
maintained.
Do not add items to the RV rear bumper.
Add-on items will eventually damage your
bumper. Damage caused by such
aftermarket equipment installation or
improper loading voids the Motorized
Limited Warranty.
To check the exterior sidewall sealants,
use a stepladder placed safely beside the
RV. Do not prop a ladder against the body
of the RV as it may damage the finish.
If your RV is equipped with a roof ladder,
do not leave items attached to it while
traveling. The ladder has a weight limit of
350# when using it to access the roof. DO
NOT exceed this weight limit.
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