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Product Care and Cleaning
Canvas
• Your camper is fitted with the highest quality canvas. This canvas tent is waterproof and
mildew treated. When a new tent is made, it could leak around the seams. A new tent
must be seasoned, wet down and dry out completely over three sunny days before use.
If a seam persists in leaking, it can be treated with a sealant. You can close the camper
when the canvas is wet. Place a poly tarp or plastic sheet over the bedding before you
close the camper. Never leave the camper closed for more than 12 hours with a wet tent.
If it is raining you must open the camper. It is better to leave the camper open in the
rain than leave it closed wet. It is advisable to open the camper every month or two, if
possible. If your canvas is dirty, do not use any soap or detergent to clean it. Just hose the
canvas and use a brush on the hard to clean spots. Some spots are better left. If any type
of cleaner is used you must reproof the tent. There are products available from most
camping stores to reproof canvas. It is best to spray silicon spray on the zippers and
rubber seal as this will allow the zippers to run free and also the rubbers will stay soft.
• When removing camper from tray-back or camper trailer chassis, please store in
undercover area. If the unit is left outside in weather on un-level ground or if the camper
is not square to lid, there is a possibility that water can run in through the seals and wet
the canvas. If stored outside a weather proof cover should be placed over camper.
Service of Camper (Trailer models only)
Your camper has been built to specifications as set by the standards association. We adjust
such items as brakes, bearings and suspension moving parts before delivery. Some parts
must “wear in” and we give you the following information to help you with your first 1,000
km service.
1,000 km service
This is the most important service for the camper. Brakes and bearings must be checked
(service if required). By this time they would have seated into position. Check the wheel
bearings and adjust the brakes. Check all suspension bolts and tow coupling bolts.
5,000 km service
A full service of your camper is required. Check and replace where required, bearing,
brakes, all suspension and tow coupling bolts, adjust locks if needed. If you have used your
camper in water, sand or mud then the service interval will need to be 2,000 km or less
depending on the conditions. Daily checks are required when in off-road conditions.
Check and service during operation (All models)
During operation you are responsible for maintaining your camper to satisfactory and safe
condition. Depending on the conditions these items will need to be maintained.
• Clean rubber seals and spray with silicon spray, every 3 months.
• Clean and service kitchen and under-bed draw slides.
• Check adjustment of braking system.
• Check wheel bearings.
• Check gas struts.
