SECTION 11
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
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REAR BUMPER
The rear bumper of your RV is not designed
to carry cargo. Items that extend beyond the
bumper OR weigh over 100 lbs. (45kg) will
place undo strain on the bumper. The 100 lb.
bumper capacity includes the weight of the
spare tire that may have been attached at the
factory.
Some items may fall within the given weight
range, however, can still cause damage. Over
time, weight added to the bumper will cause
damage from the motion created while
traveling. In addition, extra weight behind the
axle may reduce the hitch weight (leading to
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
operator’s manual when cleaning the rubber
roof. If you have questions, contact your
dealer.
ROOF LADDER (IF SO EQUIPPED)
Your RV may be equipped with an optional
roof ladder. The RV roof has decking under
the rubber roof membrane to allow you to
walk on the roof (with caution) to do
maintenance.
BIKE RACK / CARGO TRAY
(
IF SO EQUIPPED)
Fig. 11.3 Bike rack / cargo tray safety locking
pins.
Items that extend beyond the bike rack/cargo
tray OR weigh over 250 lbs. (113.4 kg) will
place undo strain on the RV. Some items may
fall within the given weight range, however,
can still cause damage. Over time, excess
weight added to the tray will cause damage
from the motion created while traveling. In
addition, extra weight behind the axle may
reduce the hitch weight (leading to adverse
handling conditions from wind gusts and/or
passing traffic).
Ensure the bike rack stand is securely locked
in place at all times. When the bike rack stand
is not in use, it must be locked horizontal with
the cargo tray frame.
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 Towable
Limited Warranty.
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.
The bike rack / cargo tray must be secured
to the RV frame by the safety locking pins
at all times. Damage caused by failure to
set the locking pins or improper loading or
excessive loading voids the Towable
Limited Warranty.
Fig. 11.4 Bike rack stand
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