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EARTHBOUND RECREATIONAL VEHICLE TRAILER OWNER'S MANUAL
Section 4 -‐ Exterior
Cleaning
As a general rule of thumb we recommend the trailer be washed about every four weeks and waxed in the
spring and fall. In industrial areas cleaning and waxing should be done on a more frequent schedule.
CAUTION
: ABRASIVE POLISHES OR CLEANING SOLVENTS SUCH AS AUTOMATIC
DISHWASHER OR ACID ETCH CLEANERS ARE TOO STRONG AND SHOULD NEVER BE
USED. RINSE ALL GRIT FROM SURFACE PRIOR TO WASHING. Use soft rags or wash mitts
always moving lengthwise with the trailer. NEVER rub hard on the coating. Even the softest rag will
damage the coating if excessive pressure is applied.
ALWAYS CLEAN YOUR TRAILER IN THE SHADE OR ON A CLOUDY DAY WHEN THE
ALUMINUM SKIN IS COOL. Oil, grease, dust and dirt may be removed by washing with any mild nonabrasive
soap or detergent. Cleaning should be followed by a thorough clean water rinse. Drying the unit with a chamois or a
soft cloth may prevent spots and streaks.
After cleaning and drying, a good grade of nonabrasive automotive paste or liquid wax will increase the life
of the finish, especially in coastal areas where the finish is exposed to salt air or in polluted industrial areas.
It will also protect the shell from minor scratches and make subsequent cleaning easier.
It is important to remove sap, gum, resin, asphalt, etc. as soon as possible after they appear by washing and
waxing. Sunlight and time will bake-‐harden these materials making them almost impossible to remove
without heavy buffing
Main Door
CAUTION
: When towing, the door lock and dead bolt must be secured. If it is not locked, the
constant vibration of travel may cause the door to open with possible damage.
Screen Door
The screen door secures to the main door by. It can be operated independently by releasing the latch and swinging
the screen door away from the main door.
Step
WARNING
: Once the step is lowered, press down on them to make sure it is secured.
CAUTION
: Never travel with step lowered or extended
Exterior Windows
Clean your trailer windows the same way you clean the windows in your home using a mild detergent and soft cloth.
Be sure not to use too much pressure or abrasive cleaners, since this may damage the dual pane acrylic windows.
Awnings
Complete instructions have been provided with your awning. It is important to be familiar with the operation of the
awning. If a sudden wind should come up, or if high wind is forecast, the awning should be retracted and stowed.
