Holiday Neptune 2004, Owner'S Manual

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112 • SECTION 3 --- EXTERIOR & INTERIOR CARE NEPTUNE 2004
Clean the wheel covers frequently with high pressure water from a hose using
a mild detergent. Do not use harsh alkalis, alcohol or acidic cleansers. A secondary
hand washing with a soft cloth may be required to remove stubborn road grime. To
remove wheel covers from the wheel for a thorough cleaning, use the special tool
that was included with the motorhome. Each wheel cover is secured by four lug
covers identified by indent or notch markings. When the wheel covers are removed
tires and rims can be cleaned and
inspected .
Remove dirt, corrosion or any foreign material from the tire side of the rim
using a wire brush. Do not use a wire brush or other abrasive substances to remove
dirt and corrosion from the wheel covers.
To maintain the original appearance of the wheel covers the following procedures
are recommended:
1. After installing new wheels (prior to operating the
motorhome) use a sponge, cloth or soft fiber brush to wash
the exposed wheel surfaces with a mild detergent/warm
water solution.
2. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
3. Wipe dry to avoid water spots.
4. Use a high quality, non-abrasive polish to remove stubborn
road tars, insects or hard to remove deposits.
5. To protect the appearance surface on wheel covers, wax
the cleaned surface with a high quality car wax.
6. Clean the wheel covers frequently to maintain their
appearance.
The motorhome is subject to a great deal of outside conditions. While the
coach is parked it is exposed to extreme temperatures, humidity, ultraviolet rays,
acid rain and other organic environmental conditions. While in operation the
motorhome is subject to twisting and flexing caused by (for example) going in and
out of driveways, bouncing through potholes and driving through winding
mountain roads.
Inspect the fiberglass exterior. Periodic inspections may reveal minute cracks
in the surface commonly called “spider cracks” or “hairline cracks” which are
caused by the flexing of the fiberglass exterior. These are normal. If a crack
represents a threat to the integrity of the fiberglass it will open up and the weave
of the cloth would be visible. If the exterior has been damaged, prevent moisture
penetration, especially in freezing climates. Cover the area as quickly as possible.
Use plastic sheeting and tape, if necessary, so that moisture will not get into the
motorhome and damage the interior.
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