Grand Design Solitude 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Exterior Care
• Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a chamois or
soft cloth.
• Carefully clean the joints and flanges of the slideout,
doors, etc. where dirt is likely to remain.
Some types of hot water washing equipment apply high pres-
sure and heat to the RV. Excessive
heat
can cause distortion
or damage to resin parts. Excessive pressure can flood the
RV's interior.
• DO NOT take your RV through automatic car washes.
• Avoid forcing water inside the RV, which could possibly
damage component parts.
• Extreme caution should be used with any type of pres-
sure sprayer around all attachments, doors, windows,
appliance vents, etc.
• Keep the washing nozzle about 16 inches (40 cm) or
more away from the RV body.
• When washing around the door, vent and glass areas,
hold the nozzle at right angles to the surface.
• If chalking occurs, first wash and wax a small area to see
if the luster returns.
• Have your dealer inspect the RV If the exterior becomes
scratched, nicked or cracked.
During cold weather
If the slideout or door is frozen, opening it by force may tear
off or crack the rubber gasket that is installed around the
slideout or door. Pour warm water on the gasket to melt the
ice (wipe off the water thoroughly after opening the slideout
or door). To prevent the weather stripping from freezing, treat
it with a silicone spray.
Salt and other chemicals spread on winter roads can have a
detrimental effect on the RV's underbody. If your RV is ex-
posed to these conditions:
• Wash the exterior of your RV.
• Carefully spray the underbody with a high-pressure
hose, remove any mud or debris that could trap and hold
salt or moisture.
• After washing your RV, wipe off all water drops from the
rubber parts around the slideout and doors.