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CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN
CARE OF YOUR CARAVAN
This section of the guide is devoted to the
care, cleaning and general preservation of
your caravan in order to retain its showroom
condition.
EXTERIOR CLEANING
Cleaning recommendations
Regular cleaning must be carried out to
maintain the lifespan of the product. The
outer surfaces should be cleaned by hand
using cold water to remove any embedded
dirt, then use Autoglym products in
accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations.
All heavily soiled areas of grease or oil
smeared surfaces should be washed or
wiped off immediately. Drying can be done
naturally or with a soft clean cloth.
General Cleaning
Do not use a pressure washer on your
vehicle as it can lead to water entering via
any of the external vents and could cause
damage to the graphics. NO mechanical
cleaning aids should be used i.e rotating
brushes, scrapers or similar cleaning devices
as they will scratch the outer surface of the
product. Under NO circumstances should an
abrasive or harsh cleaner be used. The use
of tree resin remover should be avoided,
cleaning agents of this type can lead to
stress cracks in the product.
All the adhesives used to seal exterior
components are mould resistant but not
mould proof. In order to ensure that these
adhesive beads are maintained in the best
possible condition and that their appearance
does not become unduly affected by mould
growth, it is recommended that they are
regularly washed and cleaned using a
suitable proprietary caravan or car cleaning
wash product.
User Tip: In general, cleaning agents should
be removed from the surface to avoid lasting
damage.
WHEELS
Do not use acidic cleaning products on the
wheel bolts.
GLASS FIBRE REINFORCED PLASTIC
(GRP - WHERE APPLICABLE)
GRP components need to be washed, waxed
and taken care of like a car. Chemicals and
dirt can collect during storage, and the gel
coat can be stained or marked when
chemicals combine with rain or dew. Most
stains or marks can be removed with Blue
Diamond Black Streak remover, but more
stubborn marks may require a (fine grit)
rubbing compound such as Farcela G3.
To help keep your GRP components looking
almost like new, it is wise to wash the parts
monthly (or more frequently) using Autoglym
products, but avoid using strong alkaline (e.g.
trisodium phosphate) or acidic cleaners or
abrasives. Waxing the components once or
twice a year with a good grade paste wax will
help to maintain the colour and finish.
ACRYLIC WINDOWS
Your caravan is fitted with shatter resistant
acrylic windows. To preserve their clarity and
unblemished transparency it is essential that
the following cleaning instructions are strictly
adhered to: Road grit, dust, sand, flies, bird
droppings etc., should be washed off using
plenty of cold water do not use a sponge to
clean off heavy dirt deposits. Any remaining
dirt should be washed off using a soft cloth
and warm water.
Please note: Under NO circumstances
should any abrasive cleaning agents,
household detergents or proprietary cleaning
fluids be used. Wash the window again using
only cold water and dry off with chamois
leather.
Please note: Should scratches appear on
the acrylic windows these can often be
removed with an acrylic polish, i.e. ICI
Perspex polish. Gentle polishing with a liquid
metal polish, i.e. Brasso may also have the
desired effect - consult your retailer BEFORE
attempting to remove any but the slightest
scratch.
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