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UNITY MOTORHOME MOTORHOME MAINTENANCE
surface of the motorhome, it is time to polish and wax
it�
This will not only improve the appearance of your
motorhome, but will also protect the painted surfaces
from oxidation and corrosion making it easier to
wash�
These instructions are provided as a general
guideline only and may not be complete. To
ensure proper service and safety, always take
your motorhome to a qualied service center.
NOTICE
Please refer to the "How to Maintain and
Care for your Exterior Finish" document in
the Motorhome Information Kit for further
instructions.
NOTICE
STRIPES AND DECALS
Follow these steps for the care and maintenance of
your motorhome’s stripes and decals:
• Wash with mild soap and warm water and rinse
thoroughly�
• Never wash using a high-pressure washer at
close range. The force of the water can lift the
edges of decals�
• Do not use solvents. They can smear the colors
and damage the adhesive.
• Never use lacquer thinner or paint on decals.
• Avoid splashing gasoline or diesel fuel on stripes
and decals and rinse immediately if splashing
occurs�
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Before each trip, inspect all clearance lights,
identication lights, marker lights, stop lights, turn
signal lights and backup lights. Immediately replace
burned out bulbs. Use soap and water to keep all
light lenses clean�
MOTORHOME MAINTENANCE
EXTERIOR CARE AND
MAINTENANCE
ROOF
The roof is manufactured with a bowed aluminum
frame and constructed using a laminated ‘sandwich’
method� It is strong enough to support the weight of
an average adult if it becomes necessary to repair
the roof or any of the roof mounted components�
Avoid carrying large heavy objects onto the roof.
The additional strain of the weight, along with the
movement of the motorhome, could cause damage
to the roof. Check the roof regularly for possible
leaks, especially the sealant around the vents, air
conditioners, body-to-roof seams, etc. Immediately
repair any suspected leaks. Any leakage could result
in damage to the interior of the motorhome�
UNDERBODY
Mud and dirt mixed with corrosive materials used
to control dust or ice on the roads can accumulate
underneath your motorhome and cause premature
deterioration and rusting. In addition, any build up will
add unnecessary weight to the motorhome� Rinse
and ush the undercarriage and the entire underbody
every time you wash the motorhome.
WASHING, WAXING AND POLISHING
Damaging salts, calcium chloride, road tar, tree sap,
insects and other foreign material can accumulate on
the body of your motorhome. To reduce the harmful
effects of these agents, wash the motorhome
frequently and thoroughly using mild soap and warm
water. Do not wash the exterior in direct sunlight and
never use hot water. Avoid using pressure washers
because they can loosen decals and sealants�
Regularly wax your RV to reduce the negative effects
of UV exposure on the exterior berglass parts.
Carefully inspect all caulking around windows, doors,
vents and all other joints. Re-caulk if necessary
using the correct caulking material available from a
qualied service center. If water fails to bead on the
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