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SECTION 11
TOWABLE STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
To avoid problems of “yellowing” linoleum, the
flooring manufacturer recommends avoiding
cleaners that contain oil based solvents (i.e.
cleaners containing lemon oil, Murphy’s Oil
Soap, etc.).
R
EPLACING
L
IGHT
B
ULBS
Before replacing a bulb, be sure the light is
off. Do not touch the glass part of the new
bulb with your bare fingers. The skin oil left on
the glass will evaporate when the bulb gets
hot, the vapor will condense on the reflector
and it will dim the surface. Replace a bulb
only with a new bulb of the same rating and
type.
C
LEANING
T
HE
E
XTERIOR
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NOTE: See Section 8; Tents
(expandable models only) for information on
tent maintenance.
To protect your RV's exterior finish, wash it
often and thoroughly. Regular cleaning and
waxing will help protect the exterior. If
chalking occurs, wash and try to wax a small
area to see if the luster returns. If the exterior
becomes scratched, nicked or cracked have
your dealer inspect the RV.
Your RV is exposed to many environmental
conditions that have an adverse affect on the
paint finish:

Road Salt and Sodium Chloride

Road Tar / Bugs

Bird Droppings / Tree Sap

Industrial Fallout / Acid Rain /Pollution

UV Exposure and Moisture
The most common problems resulting from
these conditions are corrosion, staining, and
chemical spotting. Generally, the longer the
foreign material remains in contact with the
exterior finish, the more extensive the
damage. These problems can be minimized
by regularly scheduled washing and polishing.
Wash your RV as soon as possible if it
becomes contaminated with foreign material.
Avoid parking under trees or near ocean sea
salt. Ice or snow should not be scraped from
the painted surface: Brush off!
Anti-freeze, gasoline or washer solvents if
spilled on the painted surface should be
rinsed off with water immediately. Bugs and
bird droppings should be rinsed off daily.
We recommend that you do not take your RV
through automatic car washes. Extreme
caution should be used if utilizing any type of
pressure sprayer around all attachments,
doors, windows, appliance vents, etc. Avoid
forcing water inside the RV, which could
possibly damage component parts.
Some types of hot water washing equipment
apply high pressure and heat to the RV. They
may cause heat distortion and damage to the
resin parts and may flood the RV's interior.
Therefore, be sure to observe the following:
1. Keep the washing nozzle about 16 inches
(40 cm) or more away from the RV body.
2. When washing around the door, vent and
glass areas, hold the nozzle at right
angles to the surface.
Depending on your model, the exterior is
constructed of aluminum or fiberglass. Refer
to the general instructions that follow for care
information.
Washing
Chemicals contained in dirt and dust picked
up from the road surface can cause damage if
left on the RV for a long time. Frequent
washing and waxing is the best way to protect
your RV from this damage.
Frequent washings also protect your RV from
environmental elements, such as rain, snow
and salt air.
Do not wash the RV when it is in direct
sunlight. Park the RV in the shade and spray
it with water to remove dust. Next, using an
ample amount of clean water and a car-
washing mitt or sponge, wash the RV from top
to bottom.
Use a mild car-washing soap if necessary.
Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a chamois
or soft cloth.
Carefully clean the joints and flanges of the
slideout (if so equipped), doors, hood, etc.,
where dirt is likely to remain.
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