Chapter 6 - Care Of Body Components; Exterior Aluminum; Fiberglass Sidewalls; Exterior Roof - Jayco Eagle 264 BH Owner's Manual

CARE OF BODY COMPONENTS

EXTERIOR ALUMINUM

Your new Jayco travel trailer has an improved smooth metal with a new polyester
automotive paint finish. This metal surface may be cleaned and polished as you would
your automobile.
CAUTION: We do not recommend you take your recreation vehicle through automatic
car washes and extreme caution should be used if utilizing any type of pressure
sprayer around all attachments, doors, windows, appliance vents, etc. to avoid
forcing water inside the unit, possibly damaging components.

FIBERGLASS SIDEWALLS

Fiberglass walls are very durable and are easy to maintain. To keep them looking nice,
wax and buff them once a year. Standard automotive cleaning soaps and waxes work well
for general cleaning and maintenance. In addition, do not dry wipe surface. Special
cleaners and waxes are available at automotive and RV stores.
Scratches and chips can be easily fixed by an experienced fiberglass repair shop. Any
major damage should be repaired as soon as possible to keep cracks from spreading.

EXTERIOR ROOF

Two different types of roof material are used on Jayco campers; rubber EPDM or mill-
finished aluminum.
Aluminum - The roof is smooth mill-finished aluminum and needs very little mainte-
nance. For washing aluminum material, use a mild detergent soap and water solution.
Rinse well after washing. Rinse the sidewalls completely to remove streaking.
Rubber - To keep material looking its best simply wash and clean with a sponge, water,
and non-abrasive common household detergent. For stubborn stains use a kitchen
cleanser with bleach. Do not allow the solvent to soak into the rubber material.
CAUTION: All roofs require maintenance. At least once per year, inspect and
reseal all seams: front and rear, around all vents, and along all moldings. If you
notice any deterioration in the seal, scrape off any cracked or loose sealant and then
reseal the area.
All corners or flat trim have putty tape sealer between the trim and aluminum skin. This
sealant can be damaged by weather elements for cracking and dry-out conditions. Clean
the edges and cap seal the edge of molding and skin surface, using sealant recommended
by your dealer. This process should be done at least once per year.
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