Jayco Eagle, Owner'S Manual

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CHAPTER 6
CARE OF BODY COMPONENTS
EXTERIOR ALUMINUM
Smooth Finish
Your Jayco folding camping trailer has an improved smooth aluminum with a polyester
automotive paint finish. This painted aluminum surface may be cleaned and polished as
you would your automobile.
Cedar Embossed
The aluminum on the outside of your Jayco can be cleaned and washed the same as an
automobile finish. It is suggested that a spray wax, or wash and wax combination, be
used for waxing due to the texture of the aluminum. The textured aluminum siding will
reduce excess scratching.
EXTERIOR ROOF
Weather elements, such as winter's freezing and summer's UV rays from the sun, cause
sealants to dry out, shrink, and deteriorate. Three areas on your roof require maintenance
to be performed to meet warranty coverage on folding camping trailer roofs.
1. The roof aluminum skin material should be washed and polished to maintain its
finish.
2. ALL seams and moldings should be checked at least twice a year for gaps or weather
checking. Re-seal all seams and moldings including the roof vent, air conditioner,
bike/boat rack, canopy rail, roof latches and lifter post screws, at least once a year,
using a good quality sealant. Your authorized dealer will stock a supply of appropri-
ate lubricants, cleaners and sealants for maintaining your folding camping trailer. On
units with a center roof seam, remove the vinyl screw cover and apply sealant
around screws, then resecure the screw cover and cap seal the edges.
3. Trim on lower edge of roof is sealed internally and also has an outer cap seal.
Should cap seal loosen, separate, or crack, it must be resealed with Extend HD
sealant.
NOTE: The putty tape and cap sealant used to seal between corner trim, doors, etc. is
subject to weather and pollutant deterioration. You must examine and reseal yearly to
prevent water leakage.
CAUTION: All roofs require maintenance. At least twice per year, inspect and
reseal all seams including moldings, vents, doors and windows.