Motorhome Care
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MODIFICATIONS - DIY WORK
Owners need to be aware that carrying out
DIY modifications to your motorhome may in
certain instances, invalidate the warranty cover
and could also affect the safety and structure of
the vehicle.
WD40 IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR
EXTERNAL OR INTERNAL USE
WD40 attacks paintwork and sealants. If a
lubricant is required for Interior hinges, Sliding
door tracks, Bottle box hinges, Exterior door
hinges, Plastic tracking etc. We recommend
“Ambersil 40+” this is readily available from most
DIY/Automotive retailers including Halford’s
Before carrying out any DIY work within the
warranty period, please check with your nearest
Swift Group dealer for advice.
EXTERIOR
Aluminium Panels
The stove enamelled paintwork is very
durable and easy to clean owing to the high
gloss properties.
Plastic Panels (GRP/ABS)
These are used for front and rear panels and, in
some cases for the roof.
Cleaning
For both aluminium panels and plastic panels.
1. Wash the vehicle regularly with mild
detergent. Rinse with cold water and
leather off.
2. For better protection a similar coloured
good quality car wax may be applied.
When cleaning sealant sealed areas, use
Domestos/water.
WARNING: Under no circumstances use
any abrasive cleaning agents or solvents
on the exterior panels.
Care should be taken as the silicon in
some polishes can attack the rubber used
on the exterior for seals and gaskets.
Mouldings
All mouldings are anodised aluminium and will
retain their lustre for a long period if no abrasive
materials are used on them. If your motor home
is subject to constant changes in temperature,
mastic may seep from the joints between the
mouldings. Excess mastic that appears can be
removed by wiping with a soft cloth.
Acrylic Windows
The windows in your motorhome are fully
double glazed and, with care, will remain
sparkling and scratch free.
CONDENSATION
What is condensation?
Condensation is the change of water from
its gaseous form (water vapour) into liquid
water. Condensation generally occurs in the
atmosphere when warm air rises, cools and
looses its capacity to hold water vapour.
As a result, excess water vapour condenses to
form droplets.
Why condensation occurs
Condensation occurs when warm moist air
meets a cold surface. The risk of condensation
therefore depends upon how moist the air is
and how cold the surfaces of the vehicle are.
Both of these depend to some extent on how
the vehicle is used. In a Caravan or Motorhome
with a cold outside wall, if the temperature of
the wall falls below the dew point temperature,
it is quite normal for condensation to occur
predominantly on the external walls.
When condensation occurs
Condensation occurs usually in winter, because
the Caravan or Motorhome is cold and because
skylights, windows and doors are opened less
and therefore the moist air cannot escape.
How condensation occurs
Condensation occurs often for short periods
in bathroom and kitchen areas because of the
steamy atmosphere, and quite frequently for
long periods in unheated areas; it also occurs
in cupboards or corners of rooms where
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