6
Ex
TERIOR
& In
TERIOR
C
ARE
- 3
2013 HOLIDAY RAMBLER
INFORMATION:
This section is on general cleaning
and maintenance. Some of the articles
within “Exterior & Interior Care -
Section 3” may not apply to all models.
Improper or inadequate maintenance
may affect your warranty coverage.
Please review this section carefully. For
more information, see the terms and
conditions of the Limited Warranty in
the front of this Manual.
ExTERIOR cARE
Corrosion
The most common cause of corrosion to the
recreational vehicle exterior is accumulation
of road salt, grime and dirt. These elements,
combined with moisture, may possibly cause
early component failure. The undercarriage
and wheel openings require periodic cleaning
to prevent component failure caused from
corrosive materials collected on roadways.
If the recreational vehicle is transported or
stored in areas where road salts are used or
near the ocean, it should be washed at least
once a week, including the undercarriage.
Otherwise, it is recommended to hose off
the undercarriage area at least once a month
to help minimize the corrosion process.
High-pressure washers or steam cleaners are
the most effective way of cleaning off the
undercarriage and inside wheel openings.
However, these devices can cause damage.
Avoid directly spraying the painted surface
with a high-pressure washer of any type.
Also avoid directly spraying electrical wiring,
connectors or electro-mechanical components
with high pressure.
CAUTION:
It is up to the recreational vehicle
owner to properly wash and protect the
recreational vehicle and its components
from corrosion. Sources of corrosion
can come from road surfaces treated
with de-icing agents or atmospheric
conditions such as coastal regions.
CAUTION:
Exercise caution when using a high-
pressure washer. The nozzle discharge
pressure of these devices can exceed
1800 psi. Avoid using high pressure/
high temperature steam cleaners on
the exterior paint surfaces. Remove
all spattered washing debris from
the exterior paint surfaces as soon as
possible.
Winter Drive Protection
Various substances and chemicals are
applied to roadways to reduce hazardous
winter driving conditions. These substances
can include rock salt, sand, gravel or chemical
applications such as LMC (Liquid Magnesium
Chloride).
Road salts are known for their corrosive
properties to steel and other metals. Road salt
can also damage other recreational vehicle
components and materials. Recreational
vehicles located in or transported through
areas where road salt is used are subject to
rapid corrosion. LMC is a moisture activated
chemical applied directly to the road surface
for the purpose of lowering the freeze point
of water. According to published information,
LMC is a suitable replacement for road salt or
sanding.
The draw back is LMC is highly corrosive to
all metals, plastics and can even destroy rebar
embedded inside concrete. After application,
road traffic will cause LMC to become
airborne vapor traveling as much as 2000 feet
from the point of origin. Recreational vehicles
located within that distance, even when stored
outside, are exposed to the same corrosive
affects as those traveling over a road treated
with LMC. LMC lowers the freeze point
allowing moisture to further penetrate surfaces,
and remains active down to 27% humidity.
Foot traffic will also track road salt and LMC
into living spaces.
While most sand, road salt and LMC
accumulation can be washed away through
use of a high-pressure washer, road salt and
LMC is still bonded to all exposed surfaces
including paint. Only chemical washing
can neutralize road salts or LMC. However,
chemical washing can only neutralize open
surfaces. LMC and road salt remains trapped
between mating surfaces and will corrode
wiring as well.
Local or state governments determine which
substance is applied during winter months
and can change by location. It is possible to
encounter one or all of these substances while
traveling. Only regular weekly washing of the
exterior and undercarriage can slow corrosion
during the winter months. No single treatment
can be used to eliminate and neutralize the
affects of these corrosive substances.
Diligent washing and awareness of what
substances are applied to the road surface will
dictate if a neutralizing agent must be applied
to help slow the process of corrosion to
exterior surfaces including the paint finish.
Summary of Contents for HOLIDAY RAMBLER 2013
Page 1: ...1 9 5 3 2 0 1 3 6 0YE AR S 2 0 1 3 Own e r s Ma n u a l ...
Page 11: ... General Information 1 2013 HOLIDAY RAMBLER Notes ...
Page 47: ...44 Driving Safety 2 2013 HOLIDAY RAMBLER Notes ...
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