waxing due to the texture of the aluminum. The
textured aluminum siding will reduce excess
scratching. The roof aluminum skin material
should be washed and polished to maintain its
finish.
Fiberglass
Fiberglass parts are very durable and easy to
maintain. To keep them looking nice, wax and
buff them once a year. Standard automotive
cleaning soaps and waxes work well for
general cleaning and maintenance. In
addition, do not dry wipe the surface. Special
cleaners and waxes are available at
automotive and RV stores. Scratches, chips
and other cosmetic cracks can be easily fixed
by an experienced fiberglass repair shop. Any
major damage should be repaired as soon as
possible to keep cracks from spreading.
Stone Guard (If Applicable)
Wash the stone guard with liquid dishwashing
soap or liquid car washing soap and water. Do
not use powdered detergent, powdered soap,
liquid and spray cleaners or pressure washing.
Wax frequently to protect the surface and
make cleaning easier.
REAR BUMPER
The rear bumper of your RV is not designed to
carry cargo. Items that extend beyond the
bumper OR weigh over 100# (45kg) will place
undo strain on the bumper. The 100# 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).
SEALANTS
Water is a recreation vehicle’s worst enemy
when it is allowed to enter where it is not
intended. Sealants perform a very important
function, must be inspected closely and
regularly maintained. We incorporate many
different types of sealants, including
butyl/putty, black butyl-encapsulated foam,
silicone (clear and colored), roof sealant and
foam.
In general, sealants do not have “set” lifetimes.
Varying environmental factors affect the
pliability and adhesiveness of sealants.
Sealants can be affected by ultraviolet
exposure, air pollution, extreme temperatures
and exposure to other elements. Conditions
such as rain, salt, dust and pollution may
increase the need to maintain your RV’s
sealants. Checking the sealants is considered
customer maintenance. It is recommended
that you or your RV dealer:
Inspect all sealants, a minimum of every six
months. Make sure to check the roof and all
four sides of the RV including all moldings,
windows, doors, vents and exterior
attachments. Reseal as necessary and at
least one time each year as preventative
maintenance.
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SECTION 9
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
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.
Failure to properly maintain or reseal your
RV may result in serious water damage to
the roof and other parts of the unit. This
damage is not be covered by the Towable
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.
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