Chapter 6 - Care And Maintenance; Exterior; Roof; Fiberglass Sidewalls - Jayco Mini-Motorhome Owner's Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

EXTERIOR

CAUTION: We do not recommend you take your recreation vehicle through auto-
matic car washes and extreme caution should be used if utilizing any type of
pressure sprayer around all attachments, doors, windows, appliance vents, etc. to
avoid forcing water inside the unit, possibly damaging components.

Roof

Two different types of roof material are used on Jayco motorhomes; rubber EPDM or
mill-finished aluminum. Both are laminated to the roof structure.
ALUMINUM
The roof is smooth mill-finished aluminum. To clean, use a mild detergent soap and
water solution. Rinse well after washing.
RUBBER
To keep material looking its best, simply wash and clean with a sponge, water and
nonabrasive common household detergent. For stubborn stains use stronger solvent such
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as Top Job , 409 or Xylene.
CAUTION: All roofs require maintenance. At least twice a year, inspect and
reseal all seams: front and rear, around all vents, and along all moldings. If you
notice any deterioration in the seal, scrape off any cracked, lifting or loose sealant
and reseal the area. Contact your dealer for the appropriate sealant to use.

Fiberglass Sidewalls

Fiberglass walls are very durable and are easy to maintain. To keep them looking nice,
wax and buff them once a year. Standard automotive cleaning soaps and waxes work well
for general cleaning and maintenance. Special cleaners and waxes are available at
automotive and RV stores.
Scratches and chips can be easily fixed by an experienced fiberglass repair shop. Any
major damage should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent cracks from becoming
larger.
Doors, Extrusions, Windows & Vents
These components have putty tape between the component and the wall surface. Portions
of these items may have a cap seal added as a secondary seal. Inspect these seals at least
once a year. Both putty tape and cap seals can become damaged by U.V. exposure, air
pollution, freezing temperatures and other exposure to the elements. If deteriorated,
repair immediately to prevent damage. Cap seal all trim and openings at least once after
the first year, and thereafter as cracks, peeling, lifting and shrinking occur.
Locks on entrance and baggage doors should be lubricated a minimum of two times each
year. Conditions such as rain, salt, dust and pollution may increase the maintenance
needs. Silicone lubricant is recommended.
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Do not allow the solvents to soak into the rubber material.
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