R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E
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EXTERIOR CARE
Important
Damage caused by improperly performed maintenance or inadequate maintenance
is not covered by your Tiffin Motorhomes Limited Warranty.
Washing
The exterior (Figure 14-1) of your new motor home is made of prefinished fiberglass. Frequent
washings and thorough cleanings are required to prevent damage
to the motor-home finish after exposure caused by damaging
salts, calcium chloride, road tar, tree sap, insects, and other
foreign material. Damage caused by exposure to these items is
not covered by your warranty agreement.
Never wash the motor home in direct sunlight, while the motor
home is hot, or with hot water. Any accumulation of mud and
dirt under the body can cause damaging rust on steel parts.
Corrosive materials, such as those used for ice and snow removal
and dust control, also can accumulate on the underside of the motor home.
These accumulations, especially in vehicular areas where mud and other foreign materials could
collect, should be removed by flushing those areas (e.g., the underside) of the motor home regularly
with water. The chance of corrosion can be minimized with frequent washings of the motor home.
When washing the motor home, make certain that the undercarriage and the wheel wells are
thoroughly cleaned, as well as the exterior of the motor home. Do not use strong soaps or
detergents for washing the motor home. Always use a mild soap in warm water, a commercially-
prepared product for automotive finishes, or your local car wash to wash your motor home
properly.
Be careful when using any pressurized washer to avoid loosening any exterior decals or sealants and
the like. After washing, carefully inspect the caulking around the window frames and vents and any
other joints to see if any seal separations have occurred. Should any re-caulking be necessary, it is
relatively simple and is considered to be routine maintenance which is the responsibility of the
owner.
Figure 14-1. Allegro Bus Exterior
Summary of Contents for Allegro Bus 2011
Page 8: ...G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 1 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 ...
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Page 16: ...D R I V I N G S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S 2 1 Driving Safety Instructions Chapter 2 ...
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Page 28: ...H E A T I N G A I R C O N D I T I O N I N G 3 1 Heating Air Conditioning Chapter 3 ...
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Page 69: ...C A B I N E T S F U R N I T U R E 5 1 Cabinets Furniture Chapter 5 ...
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Page 75: ...S T R U C T U R A L F E A T U R E S 6 1 Structural Features Chapter 6 ...
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Page 78: ...E L E C T R I C A L F E A T U R E S 7 1 Electrical Features Chapter 7 ...
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Page 95: ...S L I D E O U T F E A T U R E S 8 1 Slide Out Features Chapter 8 ...
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Page 100: ...E X T E R I O R F E A T U R E S 9 1 Exterior Features Chapter 9 ...
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Page 108: ...I N T E R I O R F E A T U R E S 10 1 Interior Features Chapter 10 ...
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Page 113: ...P L U M B I N G B A T H F E A T U R E S 11 1 Plumbing Bath Fixtures Chapter 11 ...
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Page 127: ...C O N S T R U C T I O N F E A T U R E S 12 1 Construction Features Chapter 12 ...
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Page 130: ...W I N D O W S A W N I N G S V E N T S D O O R S 13 1 Windows Awnings Vents Doors Chapter 13 ...
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Page 137: ...R O U T I N E M A I N T E N A N C E 14 1 Routine Maintenance Chapter 14 ...
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Page 180: ...M A I N T E N A N C E D A T A C H A R T S 15 1 Maintenance Data Charts Chapter 15 ...
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