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Your motor home has been designed to provide you
with many years of use with a minimum amount of
maintenance. This section will familiarize you with the
areas of your motor home that require scheduled care.
. Time spent taking care of your motor home on a regular
basis will pay for Itself in extended service and will
protect your investment. If you are mechanically in-
clined and regularly perform routine maintenance and
repairs on your car or truck, you may want to do the
mechanical work on your motor home yourself. If you
prefer, your dealer can perform these services for you.
His trained personnel will assure that your motor home
is maintained and repaired in keeping with original
performance expectations.
This section Is intended to provide the owner and
operator with a general overview of service and main-
tenance information for the motor home. Detailed ser-
vice and maintenance information may be found in the
owner's/operator's manuals contained in the Owner's
Information Package.
While the information in this section is intended to
establish proper maintenance and inspection proce-
dures, there may be times when detailed diagnostic and
repair procedures may be required. Consult your dealer
or an authorized Fleetwood Service Center in these
situations.
EXTERIOR
Some exterior parts of your motor home are made of
fiberglass. The finish on these parts is durable, but not
indestructible. Any material and finish will deteriorate in
time. Exposure to sunlight, moisture and airborne pol-
lutants can cause dulling and fading of the finish.
Generally, changes in the finish due to weathering are
cosmetic - they are on the surface of the part and do
not affect its strength. Weathering can take the form of
chalking, fading and yellowing.
The best insurance against these effects is routine
maintenance. If the finish is not washed and waxed
thoroughly, the surface can deteriorate very rapidly.The
following maintenance guidelines can help you reduce
these weathering effects: .
1. Wash the exterior with a mild soap monthly, at
least. Avoid strong alkaline cleaners and
abrasives.
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MAINTENANCE
2. Wax the exterior at least once a year - twice,
if possible - with a wax formulated for fiber-
glass. When waxing, always read and follow
the instructions and precautions on the con-
tainer. Some cleaners and waxes are recom-
mended for use on only certain types of sur-
faces. In some cases, a light rubbing com-
pound may be required. Always follow rubbing
compound with a high-quality wax.
Stains
Stains are generally caused by two types of substances
- water soluble and non-water soluble. Water soluble
stains can usually be washed away with water and mild
detergent. Follow the washing with .wax.
Non-water soluble stains are usually oil-based. Re-.
moval of this type of stain may require the use of highly
flammable or poisonous solvents. Refer this type of
service to your dealer or an authorized Fleetwood
Service Center. Never use strong solvents or abrasives
to clean plastiC surfaces.
Windows, Doors, Vents and Locks
Keep moving parts, hinges and latches adjusted and
maintained. Lubricate with a light oil at least once a
year. Check and tighten the screws holding the win-
dows In place as required. Clean screens by gently
wiping with a damp cloth or soft flat brush. Not all
screens are removable.
Inspect the sealants around doors and windows every
three months. See "Sealant Renewal" section.
Lubricate locksets in doors and exterior storage com-
partments at least annually with powdered graphite. If
the motor home is located at a beach or Is exposed to
salt air, more frequent lubrication may be required.
RUBBER ROOF SYSTEM
Cleaning
For normal cleaning, standard household detergents or
cleansers may be used. Use a non-abrasive, common
household detergent and plenty of water. Be sure to
keep the sidewalls wet to reduce streaking. Road tar,
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