Motorhome Care
MODIFICATIONS - DIY WORK
Owners need to be aware that carrying out
DIY modifications to your caravan or
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 or contact
Supercare customer services on
01482 875740 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 Sikaflex 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
Some mouldings are of anodised aluminium
and will retain their lustre for a long period if
no abrasive materials are used to clean
them.
Acrylic Windows
Wash windows carefully, as you would with
the paintwork of your car, do not scrub
windows prior to removing surface dirt and
film with a hose pipe - trapped dirt could
cause scratching.
Wash with a solution of warm soapy water,
windows can then be dried off with a leather.
Small scratches can be removed, consult
your dealer.
Catches and stays do not require any special
attention or lubrication.
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.
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Summary of Contents for X2-50 Cab
Page 8: ...THE MOTORHOME CODE Code of Conduct 12 The Country Code 14 The Coastal Code 14 ...
Page 19: ... EN ROUTE Spare Wheel Removal 24 ...
Page 21: ...ARRIVAL AT SITE Positioning the Motorhome 30 ...
Page 27: ...Connecting Services 35 Typical gas schematic drawing ...
Page 119: ...SAFETY SECURITY Fire 26 Ventilation 26 Escape Paths 26 Children 26 Security 26 ...