Napsak; Tents; Exterior; Interior - Jayco Eagle Owner's Manual

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Tents

CAUTION: The tent fabric of your folding camping trailer is a mildew resistant
fabric. This does not, however, mean that it is mildew proof. Priority in taking
proper care of your tent will help to prolong its life. For warranty coverage, it is
imperative that you read and follow the listed recommendations in this manual
and all related literature.
Proper care and maintenance are important for the life of your folding camping trailer's
tent. Be aware that the canvas poriion of the tent will take longer to dry than the vinyl. If
you are forced to store the tent wet, we recommend that the camping trailer be set up at
the earliest possible convenience and left for several days to dry completely. After the
tent is dry, brush all dirt and debris from the fabric, taking care in corners and crevices.
Make sure the entire tent is completely dry before refolding it and storing the camping
trailer.We recommend the following list of suggestions be adhered to when there is a
need to clean the tents.

Exterior

• If the tent becomes dirty, use a damp cloth or sponge with water. Do not use detergents,
soaps or solvents since they may remove water repellency, fire retardants, and
damage the surface or color.
• Do not use aerosol type cleaners.
• Do not use insect repellent, hair sprays or suntan lotions around fabrics as they may stain
fabrics and damage or destroy water repellency. If accidental contact occurs, apply a
fabric protector or utilize a professional to provide water repellant treatment.
• Be sure to clean bird droppings, tree sap, dirt and soot from campfires off of the tent.
• Assure that your canvas and trailer have good ventilation, especially after a rainy
period. The most common cause of a damaged canvas is mildew, which is the result
of storing your unit for any period of time with a damp or wet canvas, even for short
periods. This is even more important in humid climates. If the tent must be stored
wet, open the unit and allow it to dry thoroughly as soon as possible.
• For vinyl awning, use only non-abrasive cleaners with warm water and a sponge to
remove excess dirt and grime. Do not use cleaners with a bleach ingredient. Chlorine
or bleach will strip the finish and color from your vinyl.
• If water seepage occurs in the seams of the vinyl awning, you may want to apply a spray
type water sealant on sewn seams.
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Interior

The material used on the interior of the tents is a 100% polyester backing. This material
contains inhibitors that help prevent the growth of mildew on the fabric. It is not
mildew-proof. Mildew or fungus may attach to the material, however, the material will
aid in preventing the growth. If mildew does attach itself to the fabric, brush the mildew
dust with a soft bristle brush making sure there is plenty of ventilation and air circulation.
Then use one cup or regular household bleach to one gallon of water to thoroughly clean
the area. Rinse with clean water.
Condensation
Condensation can be prevalent in folding camping trailers if proper ventilation is not
used. It can exist whether or not a heater is used. During periods of rain, avoid contact
with the tent. The natural body oils in skin will neutralize the tent waterproofing and
cause the rain to soak through. We recommend that you leave a small opening in each
bunk zipper to permit air to flow through and allow the tent to "breathe." This will help
minimize moisture gathering above bunk area on the vinyl.
Use only breathable fabric camper covers, such as those available through your Jayco
dealer, when storing your camper.
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