to clean all glass. Clean the seals with a damp cloth or mild
detergent every three to six months, taking care not to use
strong solvents, as they will damage the seals. A coat of
natural silicone lubricant applied after the seal has dried will
keep it flexible. This is a good practice for all the rubber seals
in your camper. If the camper is exposed to salt air, more
frequent lubrication will be required.
Acrylic Windows/Skylight
Keep your acrylic windows and/or skylight vent looking and
performing like new by using the proper care, products, and
techniques, and by understanding a little about the material
you are working with. Acrylic windows and/or skylight vents
can be scratched with a rough cloth, harsh soaps, or cleaning
products and these must be avoided. When cleaning a
window/skylight vent always remove as much abrasive dirt as
possible without touching the surface. It’s also a good idea to
remove jewelry, which can cause deep scratches. Ideally this
would involve flushing the surface with water and allowing
the accumulated bug residue to soak, possibly with a mild dish
washing liquid added to the water. Use a non-abrasive soap or
detergent and water. Use a soft sponge, cloth or chamois and
rinse often to keep it free of grit. Wash up and down or side to
side, never is a circular motion. After a final flushing with
more water carefully dry with a clean soft cloth, a good rule of
thumb is to gently (let the weight of the cloth do the work)
wick up the excess water on your first pass which will also
wick up any residual loose particles. With windows, start at
the top of the window and work down turning the cloth to a
fresh side after each pass. Again, do not use a circular motion
on the windows/skylight vent. Acrylic Cleaning Kits are
available from your Nücamp RV Dealer.
NOTE: Never use abrasive, caustic cleaners, alcohol, or
solvents as they can cause permanent damage to the finish.
DO NOT use Windex as it will damage the acrylic. Never use
any petroleum based cleaners, or caustic chemicals on your
windows/skylight vent.
DO NOT use WD-40 (as it is petroleum based). Never use a
razor blade, putty knife, or abrasive pad to clean your
windows/skylight vent. Do not use a high-pressure spray
nozzle when rinsing your windows/skylight vent after
washing. Avoid washing windows/skylight vent in direct
sunlight.
Freezing Weather
Vinyl seals around windows and doors should be cleaned
regularly and kept pliable by using a silicone spray or
lubricant. Follow the directions on the product container. Keep
screens, exit latches and window slides clean and free of
debris. Periodically test the operation of all windows and their
components. If you are unsure about the correct methods of
lubrication and adjustment, check with your dealer.
DO NOT cover emergency window(s). These exit windows
must remain accessible always. Be sure all occupants and
guests know which windows are the emergency exit windows
and understand how to use them.
Roof
Twice a year inspection of roof components is necessary to
ensure seams and seals are not cracked or worn. Proper
maintenance of seals is necessary to keep moisture from
entering and causing severe damage such as rot, mold, or
mildew. If you encounter dry, cracked or weathered seals,
reseal or replace as necessary.
Use extreme caution when storing items on the roof. The roof
can be very slippery when wet.
Jack Brackets
The corner jack brackets need to be inspected each time the
camper is to be loaded or removed from the truck. These
brackets can loosen and the seals separate during regular use
due to rocking, while loading or unloading or while the
camper is being stored. Retighten the bolts until they are snug
and reseal the brackets as needed. Do not over-tighten as this
can cause the fasteners to strip-out, creating the possibility of
losing the jacks during travel.
Camper Jacks
The internal parts of the jacks are permanently lubricated at
the factory and do not require any further lubrication. At least
once each camping season fully extend the jacks and clean dirt
and grime from outside of the inner tube. Coat the entire
outside of the tube with silicone spray lubricant. This will
protect the finish of the inner tube and provide lubrication
between the jack’s tubes. Clean dirt and automotive polish or
wax to the outer tube of the jacks to maintain the appearance.
Turnbuckles
Each time the turnbuckles are installed, and any time they
begin to squeak, place a few drops of oil into the turnbuckle
barrel at the captive hook end. This will reduce squeaking
caused when the turnbuckles dry out.
It is important that the turnbuckles be kept clean and protected
from corrosive agents, such as salt spray, acid, rain, etc. This
is best done by cleaning and waxing turnbuckles with a good
automotive wax or chrome polish.
Air Conditioner
The air conditioner mounting bolts should be checked for
tightness after the first 500 miles. Removing the interior
shroud and inspecting the four (4) bolts located in the corners
of the roof opening accomplishes this. Aside from securing the
air conditioner to the roof, these fasteners apply pressure to the
sealing gasket between the air conditioner and the top of the
roof. Loose fasteners could cause water intrusion around the
roof opening.
Overhead Vents
The vents can be cleaned from the top of the camper. Use
soapy water on the vent cover. The screens may be vacuumed
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