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SECTION 10 –
SLIDEOUT ROOMS AND LEVELING
Slideout Room Seal Care and
Maintenance
While most household cleaners work well for
cleaning slideout room seals, certain chemical
agents may cause the seals to degrade. Typically,
409
®
and Lysol
®
type products work well. Use a
product, such as Armor All
®
to keep seals soft.
In addition, certain caulks and sealers may
include chemicals that may adversely effect the
performance of the seals. See your authorized
dealer for caulks and sealers recommended for
your motorhome.
SLIDEOUT ROOF WAXING
The slideout roof needs to be waxed every
spring and fall (or as needed). If the slideout is
chattering on the roof during room cycling, wax
should be applied after cleaning. The roof needs
to be clean to provide a low friction surface.
Check the surface on a regular basis to ensure
that there is a thin layer of wax present. Use a
good, reputable brand name of wax.
Regular waxing will also help snow and ice
from bonding to the surface if the room needs to
be retracted.
LEVELING SYSTEM
The Hydraulic Leveling System makes
selecting a parking site easier and faster by
reducing the effect of uneven ground.
Hydraulic jacks raise the affected low corners
of the motorhome to make leveling “set up”
faster and easier for you.
The Hydraulic Leveling System Control Panel
is located on the driver side lower dash.
See the Leveling System Operation Guide
provided in your InfoCase for complete
operating instructions.
It also contains
additional precautions, technical information,
and instructions for manual operation if a system
failure occurs.
NOTE: When parking at an uneven site, always
park the front of the vehicle to the
downhill side. This allows you to level by
raising the front end rather than the rear.
Since only the rear wheels are locked
while in PARK, raising either one or both
of the rear wheels off the ground could
allow the vehicle to roll off the jacks.
WARNING
• Keep all people clear of the coach
while the leveling system is operating.
• When extending the rear stabilizers,
do not lift the wheels beyond ground
contact. This makes it possible for the
vehicle to roll unexpectedly forward (or
backward) off the jacks. This could
cause severe injury or death.
• Do not use the levelers on icy or slick
surfaces on which the foot pads may
slip.
• Do not use leveling jacks to support
the vehicle for service or tire changing.
• Do not use the leveler as an
emergency brake. They are not
designed for any type of vehicle
braking purpose.
• Never check for hydraulic fluid leaks
using your hands and/or any other
body part. The leaking fluid is under
pressure and is capable of cutting and
penetrating your skin, resulting in
severe injury.
