Care Of Body Components; Exterior; Aluminum; Fiberglass Sidewalls - Jayco COVE 2002 Owner's Manual

Park trailer

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EXTERIOR

Aluminum

Your new Jayco park 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 recommend that you do not take your park trailer through automatic car

washes and extreme caution must 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.

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.

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.

Roof

WARNING: If your park trailer is not equipped with a roof ladder, do not walk on

your roof without placing planking or decking material on the roof.

planking/decking material will aid in distributing your weight and therefore avoid

potentially damaging point loads. To adequately spread loads, make sure you span

three or more rafters when placing the planking/decking . Units produced with a roof

ladder incorporate use of a heavier weight decking material. Due to this optional

construction, additional planking/decking is not necessary.

The proper care, cleaning and maintenance of your Royal Tuff-Ply TPO roof is quite simple because

of the basic properties and longevity of the material itself.

Periodic cleaning is the primary maintenance. The Royal Tuff-Ply TPO manufacturer suggests

using Murphy's Oil Soap with a soft nylon brush or sponge. DO NOT USE solid or granulated

cleaners, as they will mar the natural finish.