Exterior Finish - Winnebago REVEL 2020 Operator's Manual

SECTION 8 –
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
undercarriage regularly with water, especially
horizontal surfaces, cavities, and other areas
where mud and other deposits may collect.

EXTERIOR FINISH

The exterior finish of your motorhome has an
automotive gel-coated fiberglass finish.
Follow these precautions to keep the finish
looking its best and preserve maximum gloss and
durability.
Parking
• Avoid parking under trees. When this happens
you should rinse the bird droppings and tree
sap off as soon as possible. Lukewarm soapy
water can help speed up the cleaning process.
• Avoid parking near salt spray.
• Avoid parking near factories with heavy
smoke or industrial fallout.
Driving
• Avoid driving on gravel roads.
• Antifreeze, fuel, or windshield/window
solution spilled on plastic surfaces, decals,
and appliqués should be rinsed off
immediately with water.
• Bugs and bird droppings should be rinsed off
with water or washed with lukewarm soapy
water daily.
NOTE: When driving in wintry conditions, the
road surface may be covered with heavy
salts or small rocks to improve traction.
These types of road conditions may cause
surface damage to your motorhome. If
possible, it is best to avoid these types of
exposures. However, if you do use your
motorhome under these types of
conditions, you may want to consider,
among other things, washing both the
undercarriage and the body of your
motorhome after exposure to these types
of conditions.
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Washing
• Frequent washing and thorough cleaning is
recommended to prevent damage to the finish
from exposure to damaging salts, calcium
chloride, road tar, tree sap, insects, and other
foreign material.
• Do not use strong soaps or detergents for
washing the motorhome.
• Wash with cool water out of direct sunlight
using a quality automotive detergent. Never
wash the motorhome in direct sunlight or
while the motorhome surface is hot.
• Be careful when using pressure-type washers
to avoid loosening exterior decals or sealants.
NOTE: Avoid aiming water flow from a hose or
spray from high-pressure washing
equipment into any appliance intake
because damage or difficulty in
operating appliances may occur.
• Commercial vehicle wash facilities should be
avoided. Revolving brushes, "soaking"
solutions, and high-pressure water spray may
damage sealants, decals, and appliques.
• Pressure-sensitive appliques or decals on your
motorhome require very little maintenance,
but should be treated like any painted surface
on your motorhome. Wash with mild soap and
water and rinse thoroughly. See "Exterior
Graphic Care" for details.
• After washing the motorhome, carefully
inspect sealant around window frames and
vents and any other joints that may have
loosened or separated. See "Sealants -
Inspection and General Information" at the
beginning of this section for details.
NOTICE
Never use a strong solvent such as
lacquer thinner, or harsh abrasives on
plastics, decals, and painted surfaces.