Owner Responsibility Checklist - Thor Motor Coach 2011 Avanti Owner's Manual

Thor Motor Coach reserves the right to make changes in Vehicles built and/or sold by it
at any time without incurring any obligations to make the same or similar changes on
Vehicles previously built and/or sold by Damon.
As the proud owner of a Thor Motor Coach, you want to trust that your unit will continue
to perform at its peak. To ensure this Thor Motor Coach has provided you this checklist
of the responsibilities of the Thor Motor Coach owner. Please make sure that this list is
carefully observed and adhered to in order to maintain your Limited Warranty.
Please refer to the Maintenance Schedule (page 73) to determine when your inspections
should take place.
Check both house batteries and chassis battery and tighten connections if necessary.
Clean the terminals if necessary. Check to make sure that the batteries have the proper
water levels in them, and fill if necessary. Check the charge and recharge if necessary.
Keep connections clean and covered with a light coat of grease.
There is a certain danger involved when working with batteries. If you are
unfamiliar with these dangers, contact a Thor Motor Coach dealer.
Just as in your home, it is the owner's responsibility to periodically check the batteries in
the smoke detector, propane detector and carbon monoxide detector when applicable.
We recommend that you change the batteries every six months to ensure proper working
order.
The owner is responsible for checking to ensure that the vehicle has as little condensation
in it as possible. The condensation in a motorhome is much greater than in most houses
because the insulated walls of the vehicle are much thinner than house walls, and the
small size and tight construction of the vehicle allow a quick buildup of high moisture
levels in the inside air.
This can be reduced by always keeping the bathroom door closed and the window or
vents open when bathing, and for a period of time when you have finished bathing or
cooking, to allow for dissipation of all the moisture. Use your vent hood and fan when
cooking. Don't hang wet clothes in your unit to dry. When left for prolonged periods of
time, condensation can cause considerable damage to your vehicle.
Most exterior parts of your motorhome are made of fiberglass, which is a very durable
material, but not indestructible. Exposure to the elements can cause premature
deterioration without routine maintenance, especially in hotter climates. The effects may
be; fading, yellowing, or chalking, however these are surface cosmetic changes, which do
not affect the strength of your unit. Simple maintenance through cleaning by washing
and waxing will ensure lasting beauty.
The same fading may occur to carpeting and upholstering. Be sure to keep your shades
down in extremely sunny locations and maintain proper cleaning techniques for both
carpet and upholstery.
The front suspension and steering system of this vehicle was factory aligned using highly
accurate equipment prior to delivery to the dealership. We recommend that the alignment
is checked after you have fully loaded the motorhome according to your personal needs.
If necessary, adjust alignment for the loaded motorhome. Thereafter, the alignment
should be inspected yearly to help prevent uneven tire wear.
Sanitize the fresh water system at least once per year or whenever the motorhome is
unused for prolonged periods of time (see page 39). This will help keep your water system
fresh and discourage the growth of bacteria that can contaminate the water supply. Make
sure that the tanks are properly treated with the right chemicals for disinfection.
Chapter 1 - Warranty
PRODUCTION CHANGES
OWNER
RESPONSIBILITY
CHECKLIST
BATTERIES
BATTERY
REPLACEMENT
CONDENSATION
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR
ALIGNMENT
POTABLE TANK
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