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SECTION 11
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
only with a new bulb of the same rating and
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C
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LEANING
HE
XTERIOR
To protect your park trailer's exterior finish,
wash it often and thoroughly. The exterior can
be affected by ultra-violet exposure; yellowing
or fading may occur. Regular cleaning and
waxing will help protect the exterior. If
chalking occurs, wash and try to wax a small
area to see if the luster returns. If the exterior
becomes scratched, nicked or cracked have
your dealer inspect the park trailer; check with
your insurance agent to see if this damage is
covered under your policy (if applicable).
The exterior is constructed of aluminum.
Refer to the general instructions that follow for
care information. We recommend that you do
not take your park trailer through automatic
car washes. Extreme caution should be used
if utilizing any type of pressure sprayer
around all attachments, doors, windows,
appliance vents, etc. Avoid forcing water
inside the park trailer, which could possibly
damage component parts.
Foreign material
Industrial fall out, road tar, bird droppings,
tree sap, insect remains, seawater and other
foreign materials can damage the finish of
your park trailer. Generally, the longer the
foreign material remains in contact with the
exterior
finish,
the more
damage. Wash your park trailer as soon as
possible if it becomes contaminated with
foreign material.
Washing
Chemicals contained in dirt and dust picked
up from the road surface can cause damage if
left on the park trailer for a long time.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way
to protect your park trailer from this damage.
Frequent washings also protect your park
trailer from environmental elements, such as
rain, snow and salt air.
Do not wash the park trailer when it is in direct
sunlight. Park the park trailer in the shade and
spray it with water to remove dust. Next, using
an ample amount of clean water and a car-
washing mitt or sponge, wash the park trailer
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extensive
the
from top to bottom. Use a mild car-washing
soap if necessary. Rinse thoroughly and wipe
dry with a chamois or soft cloth. Carefully
clean the joints and flanges of the slideout (if
so equipped), doors, hood, etc., where dirt is
likely to remain.
When washing the park trailer, wear a pair
of rubber gloves to protect your hands.
Avoid spraying or splashing water on the
electrical components. Avoid using car
washers that use rotating brushes. This
type of washer may cause scratches on
the park trailer exterior.
Some types of hot water washing equipment
apply high pressure and heat to the park
trailer. They may cause heat distortion and
damage to the resin parts and may flood the
park trailer's interior. Therefore, be sure to
observe the following:
1. Keep the washing nozzle about 16 inches
(40 cm) or more away from the park trailer
body.
2. When washing around the glass areas,
hold the nozzle at right angles to the glass
surface.
During cold weather
Salt and other chemicals that are spread on
winter roads in some geographical areas can
have a detrimental effect on the park trailer's
underbody. If your park trailer is exposed to
these conditions, spray the underbody with a
high-pressure hose every time you wash the
exterior of your park trailer. Take special care
to remove mud or other debris that could trap
and hold salt or moisture. After washing your
park trailer, wipe off all water drops from the
rubber parts around the slideout and doors.
If the slideout or door is frozen, opening it by
force may tear off or crack the rubber gasket
that is installed around the slideout or door.
Pour warm water on the gasket to melt the ice
(wipe off the water thoroughly after opening
the slideout or door). To prevent the weather
stripping from freezing, treat it with a silicone
spray.
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