Thor Motor Coach 2011 Avanti Owner's Manual page 14

Chapter 1 - Warranty
PROPER LOAD
BALANCE
SEALANTS
SERVICE CALLS
SLIDEOUT
LUBRICATION
STEP LUBRICATION
TIRE PRESSURE
TRAVEL BARS
WINDSHIELDS
WINTERIZATION
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Your motorhome is built to withstand a certain maximum load. Check the amount listed
on the Federal Certification Label in the driver's area of your motorhome to determine
safe load limits. NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTORHOME. Reference pages 20 - 23 for proper
loading and weight distribution.
Weatherproofing sealants are used around the doors, windows, vents, and joints during
construction of your motorhome. These sealants are subject to deterioration from
exposure, and must be checked periodically to assure the weatherproof integrity of your
unit. If evidence of cracking or voids in the sealants is apparent, have your dealer reseal
these areas. Proper sealant coverage should be checked and resealed at least once every
six months. Please see Chapter 10 - "Care and Maintenance" for instructions on properly
sealing the roof area. Failure or neglect of proper sealant maintenance could result in
leakage, and may reduce or void your warranty protection.
It is important that the owner realize that Damon's Limited Warranty covers warrantable
repairs that are performed by an authorized Thor Motor Coach dealer at their service
center or facility only. If you are unable to bring your unit in for repairs, Thor Motor Coach
is not responsible for the cost of the actual service call charged to come out to your unit.
If your slide-out system becomes squeaky or makes any noises while operating, it is
permissible to apply a coat of lightweight oil to the drive shaft and roller areas located
below the main floor. Remove any excess oil so dirt and debris cannot build up.
To maintain the integrity of the retractable step in your motorhome, you must
periodically inspect it for rust or damage, also see that it is lubricated to function safely
and to ensure proper working order.
The owner is responsible for maintaining proper tire pressure in the vehicle's tires. Check
the tire specifications on the Federal Certification Label located in the driver's area for
the proper pressure. You will ensure optimum driving standards by keeping your vehicle
maintained.
Never forget to remove your travel bars from your slide-out prior to opening. Failure to
do so could result in severe damage to yourself and/or your motorhome, which will not
be covered under the Limited Warranty.
Like most cars, your motorhome's windshield is not covered under the Limited Warranty.
Items such as cracks, stone chips and holes are regarded as normal wear and tear, and will
not be considered as a manufacturing defect.
Please make sure that your vehicle is properly winterized before long periods of storage.
To find a complete listing of the winterization procedures, refer to this manual's section
called "Winterization Procedures" (page 67). Failure to properly winterize your vehicle
may result in damage to your motorhome which would not be covered under the Limited
Warranty.