Ausrv LX, Owner'S Manual

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Care of Paint and Surfaces
Paintwork
The paint coatings on your camper are no different to that of your car in that they need regular care and
maintenance.
Washing: Only use mild detergents free of ammonia when washing your camper. Always check the label to ensure
the washing solution is nonabrasive, contains no ammonia or caustics.
Polishing: New campers should only be polished with wax-based polishes that are nonabrasive. When removing
scratches from paintwork use a fine finishing compound. Cutting pastes are too abrasive and will expose
the base material.
Protection: Carnauba wax is an excellent protection against oxidisation. The paint on your camper should be waxed
annually regardless of being kept under cover to protect the surfaces from oxidisation.
Internal Surfaces
Laminates and internal wall surfaces should be cleaned with a damp soft cloth. For stubborn marks use a mild
detergent based cleaner.
**Do not use cleaners that contain bleach, ammonia, or caustics**
Setting up your Camper
Choosing a Spot to Set Up
When choosing a spot to set up your camper, start with a flat area with no overhanging trees. Birds and bats
occupying trees can defecate leaving droppings on your camper that can damage paint and canvas and leaves and
sap can also taint the canvas. Ensure you are not camping in an area prone to flooding or with bad drainage in the
event of rain. Even the slightest hollow in the ground can put you in a mini lake. In hot weather if possible, set your
camper up so the sun’s arc goes from front to back or back to front with the annex/awning in the general direction
the sun is arcing across. Doing this will keep the bulk of the camper in shade and the inside cooler as it will be
protected by the tropical roof and shaded by the awning.
Levelling Your Camper
The stabiliser legs on your camper are not designed for supporting the full weight of the trailer, they are there to
stabilise it once it is level. Using your stabilisers as a lifting mechanism will void your warranty as will extending them
with a “rattle gun” or “impact wrench”. Levelling front to back can be done by raising and lowering the jockey wheel
prior to adjusting the stabiliser legs. Getting the trailer level from left to right should be done with drive on stepped
ramps as illustrated below. Once levelled the legs can be lowered to keep the trailer stable. On soft ground you may
want to use timber sole boards under the stabiliser feet.