Highland Ridge RV 2015 Owner's Manual page 109

HIGHLAND RIDGE TOWABLE
Carefully clean the joints and flanges of the slideout (if so equipped), doors, hood,
etc., where dirt is likely to remain.
Some types of hot water washing equipment apply high pressure and heat to the
RV. They may cause heat distortion and damage to the resin parts and may flood
the RV's interior. Therefore, be sure to observe the following:
1. Keep the washing nozzle about 16 inches (40 cm) or more away from the RV
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 RV's underbody. If your RV is exposed
to these conditions, spray the underbody with a high-pressure hose every time you
wash the exterior of your RV. Take special care to remove mud or other debris
that could trap and hold salt or moisture. After washing your RV, 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.
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
weather-strip. If it is stained with wax, weather-strip cannot maintain a
weatherproof seal around the opening.
NOTE: Do not wax the decals.
Do not use waxes containing high-abrasive compounds. Such waxes
remove rust and stains effectively, but they are also harmful to the luster of
the surface, since they may scrape off the coating. Further, they are
detrimental to glossy surfaces, such as the grille, garnish, moldings, etc. Do
not use gasoline or paint thinners to remove road tar or other contamination
to the painted surface.
CAUTION
SECTION 13 - EXTERIOR
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