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MAINTENANCE
ROOF
If you decide to access the roof via the rear mounted ladder, we recommend that you stay low and/or near the
middle of the roof. When accessing the roof, use extreme caution and avoid movement on areas near the roof air
conditioner ducting (some models) and/or between the rafters on light (lite) models. While it is ok to apply pressure in
these areas and a slight dipping may be visible, this does not indicate a structural problem with the roof. Use of
plywood to displace your weight on the roof may be required on some lighter weight models. Generally, the roof
should be checked at least twice a year. If you find any area that looks questionable, reseal it. The sealant that you
should use depends on what type has already been applied. It may be necessary to remove all sealant in the
questionable area prior to resealing, as this will ensure the new sealant is effective when properly applied.
WARNING! ACCESS TO THE ROOF IS FOR MAINTENANCE ONLY. THE ROOF IS NOT DESIGNED FOR
RECREATIONAL USE.
RECREATIONAL USE. DO NOT ACCESS THE ROOF IF: WET, ICY OR SLIPPERY CONDITIONS ARE
PRESENT, THE VEHICLE IS UNSTABLE OR SUBJECT TO MOVEMENT, WINDY CONDITIONS ARE
PRESENT, OR ANY OTHER SITUATION THAT RENDERS ROOF ACCESS UNSAFE.
RUBBER ROOF REPAIR
Small tears or punctures in the rubber roof membrane can easily be repaired and will have the same life span as the
rest of the rubber roof. Most RV dealers carry rubber roof repair kits at a very nominal price. Please refer to your
specific repair kit for proper applications
ALUMINUM EXTERIOR SKIN
Use a mild soap in cold or lukewarm water to wash dust, dirt, road tar, insects, and other foreign matter from the
exterior surfaces. To avoid marring body surfaces, do not press down hard on the siding when washing, do not use
abrasive cleaning compounds or cloths, and do not wipe the surface with a dry cloth.
Check all sealants when washing or at least two (2) times a year, whichever is more frequent.
In warmer climates some normal expansion of the aluminum siding may occur, causing slight protrusions of the skin.
Do not attempt to press down on the skin to correct this normal condition
SIDEWALL TRIM AND COMPONENT SEALANTS
Other areas that will need attention include the moldings used on the side walls and the compartment door edge
moldings. Since these areas are more accessible for periodical checks, It is recommended to inspect the side walls
and compartment doors every time you wash your vehicle. Sometimes washing the side walls can actually remove
some necessary sealants. If you find an area on your side walls that needs resealed, a clear silicone, or one that
matches the color of your side walls should be used. When resealing compartment doors, only a clear silicone sealant
is recommended, as these doors are usually painted and the color would be difficult to match.
The last few areas that might need attention are those around the clearance lights, tail lights, rear view mirrors, and
around accessories and windows. All these areas can be resealed using a common silicone based sealant/adhesive.
However, when sealing windows and the base of rear view mirrors, be careful as to keep from sealing over any weep
holes. These holes are designed to drain any water that may have found its way to the inside of a window or mirror.
Keeping up on the maintenance of your sealants will keep your RV looking beautiful for a long time. If you are not
sure what types of sealants should be used on any part of your RV, a simple phone call to your local dealer for
direction will prove beneficial.
FURTHER, THE ROOF IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY RAILING FOR
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