Exterior Roof - Tiffin Motorhomes VANLEIGH BEACON Owner's Manual

Salt and other chemicals spread on winter roads can have a detrimental effect on the RV's
underbody. If your RV is exposed to these conditions:
• Wash the exterior of your RV.
• Carefully spray the underbody with a high-pressure hose, remove any mud or debris that
could trap and hold salt or moisture.
• After washing your RV, wipe off all water drops from the rubber parts around the slide-
out and doors.
Waxing your RV
Wax your RV once or twice a year, or when painted surfaces do not shed water well. Use a
soft cloth to apply a small amount of wax to the painted surfaces. After the wax has dried,
polish the RV with a dry, soft cloth. Do not wax your RV in direct sunlight. Wax it after the
surfaces have cooled. Do not apply wax to any area having a flat black finish as it can cause
discoloration. If the finish has been stained with wax, wipe off the area with a soft cloth and
warm water.
When waxing the area around the various openings, do not apply any wax on the weather
strip. If it is stained with wax, the weather strip cannot maintain a weatherproof seal around
the opening.
Polishing your RV
If painted surfaces have surface scratches or have lost their original luster, polish the sur-
face lightly with a fine polishing compound. Avoid limiting your polishing to the damaged
surface only; polish a somewhat wider area, moving the polishing cloth in one direction.
After polishing, apply a coat of wax to protect the paint.
Damaged paint
To prevent corrosion, touch up small cracks and scratches in the paint of the RV front cap
as soon as possible with touch-up paint. Carefully check the body areas facing the road and
the tires for damage to the paint coat caused by flying stones, etc. Your Beacon was sup-
plied with touch-up paint.
EXTERIoR Ro oF
3–4 times per year, clean the roof and inspect all roof sealant. While you are cleaning, also
clean and inspect the roof vents (including the sealant) for cracks.
• Do not use sharp tools (putty knife) that could puncture the roof membrane.
• If any voids or cracking are found, remove any loose sealant by hand.
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