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Periodic maintenance and cleaning of your recreational vehicle is necessary to retain
the dependability, safety, and appearance that will provide you with many miles of
trouble free operation, as well as protecting your investment.
Make sure you read and follow all the maintenance tips and schedules that appear
not only in this manual, which for your convenience we have provided for you, but
also in the manuals provided by the chassis manufacturer and various component
manufacturers. Keep good records of maintenance functions performed, and make
sure you perform all owner obligations as may be required to keep your warranty in
force.
It is also important to note that operating conditions will affect service timetables. Driving
in extreme conditions such as heavy dust, continuous short trips, or start and stop heavy
traffic means that service durations will be shortened. Discuss service timetables with
both your dealer and chassis service representative. Preventative maintenance will
pay for itself many times over by catching or preventing problems before they occur.
Many repair costs are greatly increased due to the fact that a small problem can begin
to affect other parts and systems of the motorhome if left unattended.
If a situation arises involving maintenance or cleaning activity for which you are not
sure of the proper procedure, do not hesitate to contact your dealer, or chassis service
representative for information.
Note:
Performing periodic maintenance is not covered under the Thor Motor
Coach Limited Warranty.
Note: The following instructions are guidelines for the care and maintenance
of your motorhome. Please refer back to the products Owner's
Manual for more information on the care and maintenance of
that product.
The chassis batteries are 12 Volt automotive batteries, which provide power for all
vehicle requirements. Have these batteries serviced when servicing other vehicle
systems.
Auxiliary batteries (house batteries) for motorhomes are dual auxiliary 6 Volt batteries
to provide living area power requirements. Have these batteries serviced when
servicing other vehicle systems.
When operating properly, the motorhome alternator will be able to handle normal
vehicle driving requirements and also recharge the batteries in a reasonable time when
on the road.
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Every 30 days check battery mounting. Tighten battery cables and clean terminals
if necessary.
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Check and recharge as necessary. Keep connections clean and covered with a
light coat of grease.
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Check the water level weekly and add distilled water if necessary.
Note: Vehicles left in storage for extended periods of time require further
provisions to maintain a proper state of charge of the vehicle batteries.
Parasitic loads (drains) from the radio, clock, powertrain control
module, courtesy lights or other accessories will discharge a battery
if the vehicle is not used for an extended period of time. A
discharged battery can actually freeze in temperatures of
32 degrees F (32°F), resulting in permanent damage to the
battery. Batteries may also be permanently damaged if allowed
to stand for long periods of time in a state of discharge.
Care and Maintenance
GENERAL
INFORMATION
BATTERIES
Chassis Battery
Auxiliary Battery
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