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SECTION 8
TOWABLE –EXPANDABLE MODELS
TENT CARE
Proper care and maintenance are important for
the life of your tent canvas. If the tent must be
stored wet, open the camping trailer and allow
the tent to dry thoroughly as soon as possible.
Be aware that the canvas portion of the tent will
take longer to dry than the vinyl. Make sure the
entire tent is completely dry before refolding it
and storing the camping trailer.
Assure that your canvas and trailer have good
ventilation, especially after a rainy period. The
most common cause of a damaged canvas is
mildew, which is the result of storing your RV
for any period of time with a damp or wet
canvas, even for short periods. This is even
more important in humid climates.
Touching the tent canvas when it is wet can
cause leakage. During periods of rain, avoid
contact with the tent. The natural body oils in
skin will neutralize the tent waterproofing and
cause the rain to soak through. If leakage
persists, please contact your dealer for
assistance.
S
EASONING
T
HE
N
EW
T
ENT
Well in advance of your first trip, set up your
new RV. Use a garden hose and thoroughly
soak the tent with a light spray of water (do not
spray directly on the tent with a high pressure
hose). After the tent dries, repeat the soaking
process three additional times.
If you note any water seepage or leaks after
seasoning your tent let the tent dry, then
spray water repellant using the instructions
provided on the product container. One or
more applications of seam sealer may be
necessary to stop water seepage in seams
where thread enters the fabric. Water
repellant products and tent seam sealers
are usually available where tent or camping
supplies are sold.
Once performed, the new tent seasoning
process (described above) does not need to
be repeated unless a section of your tent is
replaced.
S
ETTING
U
P
T
HE
F
RONT
&
R
EAR
B
EDS
The front bed is equipped with canvas
straps to hold the bed mats in place while
not in use. Unhook the canvas straps by
using the clips at the top edge.
1. Unlock and release the exterior locks
that hold the bed board in place.
2. The bed board is supported by cables
attached to the RV and the corners of
the bed board. Slowly lower the bed
board (DO NOT drop the bed board)
into position. Maintain pressure on the
bed board until the cables are fully
extended. Pull the tent canvas out and
over the edges of the bed board.
Fig. 8.1 Tent canvas, exterior side view (rear)
The tent canvas is a mildew resistant
fabric; however, this does not mean that it
is mildew proof. Taking proper care of your
tent canvas will help to prolong its life. For
warranty coverage, it is imperative that you
read, understand and follow the listed
recommendations in this owner’s manual
and all related literature.
Dropping the bed board could cause undo
pressure on the RV, cable and bed board.
It is very important to “season” your new
tent. If you do not follow this procedure,
you may experience some water seepage
during the first few exposures to rain.
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