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Thor MoTor CoaCh

CarE aND MaINTENaNCE

Periodic maintenance and cleaning of your motor home is necessary to retain the dependability, safety,
and appearance that will provide you with many miles of trouble free operation, as well as protecting your
investment.

Make sure to read and follow all the maintenance tips and schedules that appear, not only in this manual,

but also in the manuals provided by the chassis and component manufacturers. Keep good records of

maintenance functions performed, and make sure to perform all owner obligations that may be required by the

chassis manufacturer to keep your warranty in force.

It is also important to note that operating conditions will effect service timetables. Driving in extreme conditions
such as heavy dust, continuous short trips, or start and stop heavy traffic means that service durations will be
shortened. Discuss service timetables with both your dealer and chassis service representative. Preventative
maintenance will pay for itself many times over by catching or preventing problems before they occur. Many
repair costs are greatly increased when a small problem is not corrected and begins to effect other parts and
systems of the motor home.

If a situation arises involving a maintenance or cleaning activity for which you are not sure of the proper
procedure, do not hesitate to contact your dealer, or chassis service representative for information.

Note:

Performing periodic maintenance is not covered under the Thor Motor Coach

Limited Warranty.

FIBERGLASS SIDING

The care of fiberglass siding is essentially the same as any automotive finish. Wash your motor home at least

once a month. Use warm water and a mild detergent to clean the finish. Take care to avoid spraying water

directly into refrigerator and furnace vents when washing the motor home. Remove bird droppeings, tree sap,
insects and tar as soon as possible to avoid staining of the finish.

It is important to note that any finish will deteriorate with time. Dulling and fading can be increased by exposure
to extreme sunlight, air pollutants, and excessive moisture. Surface weathering of fiberglass does not change
the strength of the fiberglass. Regular washing and waxing of exterior surfaces is the best insurance against

surface deterioration such as fading, yellowing, or chalking. If surface deterioration has occurred, check with

your dealer for the steps required to restore the finish. Buffing may be necessary in extreme cases.

Wax fiberglass surfaces at least once a year with a standard liquid or paste wax. Make sure to follow the

directions for use as outlined by the product manufacturer. Make sure to wash and wax your unit out of the hot

sun when exterior surfaces are cool. Storage of the motor home out of direct sun is the primary way to help
preserve fiberglass finishes.

Physical damage to fiberglass should be taken care of immediately to avoid moisture from entering through

breaks and causing problems with interior walls and components. Cover breaks in the fiberglass with plastic,

sealing the edges with tape until proper repairs can be made.

Note: Do NoT

use rubbing compound or any abrasive cleaner or cloth on the motor

home. If using a tar and insect remover, make sure it is safe for use on painted

surfaces and decals.