Roof Ladder; Sealing; Chassis - Jayco Granite Ridge Greyhawk Escapade 2005 Owner's Manual

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Roof Ladder

Your motorhome may be equipped with a roof ladder. For units that are purchased with this
option, the roof is built with additional decking for support. If your unit did not come with
this option, do not walk on the roof.
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WARNING: If your unit is equipped with a roof ladder, do not leave
items attached to it while traveling. The ladder has a weight limit of
350# when using it to access the top of the unit. Do not exceed this limit.

Sealing

All corners or flat trim have putty
tape sealer between the trim and
aluminum skin. This sealant can be
damaged by U.V. exposure, air
pollution, freezing temperatures
and other exposure to weather
elements. At least two times each
year, inspect all seams. Refer to Fig.
27for points to inspect. Check the
sealant for voids, lifting, peeling or
cracking. Reseal as necessary and at
least one time each year as
preventative maintenance. If you
notice any deterioration in the seal,
scrape off cracked or loose sealant
and then reseal the area. Consult
with your independent, authorized
dealer for the best type of sealant to
use. FAILURE TO CAULK MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS WATER
DAMAGE TO THE ROOF AND
OTHER PARTS
VEHICLE AND IT VOIDS THE
WARRANTY.

CHASSIS

Instructions and safety precautions you need to follow for the drive train and automotive
chassis are included in the manual supplied by the chassis manufacturer.
A frame extension may have been added to your motorhome chassis. You may wish to
have an undercoating material applied to the frame extension to protect your investment
from the effects of road grime, salts, and other corrosive materials. Contact your chassis
manufacturer before applying undercoating to the chassis frame. Frames will rust much
sooner in salt exposed areas than in dry air. Also, frames will receive heavy abuse from
roads, such as sand, pebbles, objects on the highway, all of which will cause chipping and a
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OF YOUR
Granite Ridge/Greyhawk/Escapade Type C Motorhome
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