Tires; Tv Antenna; Underbody; Windows - Damon Astoria Pacific Edition Owner's Manual

Chapter 10 - Care and Maintenance

TIRES

TV ANTENNA

UNDERBODY

WINDOWS

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the moving parts lubricated and the seals moving more freely.
Keep the slide room away from tree branches. Visually inspect the room and awning
before retracting. Branches rubbing against the room while retracting could cause
damage to the seals.
Whenever possible, wipe down the exterior walls before retracting the room to prevent
water from draining onto the carpet.
The rollers under the slide room are not sealed rollers, therefore, some residue
may appear on your carpet. This is a normal function, so be aware and take proper
precautions. Vacuum the carpet after each extension of the slide out room.
Verify that your house batteries are fully charged before operating the room.
In areas where the hot sun constantly beats down on the motorhome, shading the tires
by covering can reduce tire sidewall cracks from forming. Tire covers can be purchased
at any motorhome supply store. Check your Chassis Owner's Manual for the tire rotation
requirements. Due to the weight of the motorhome you should have a qualified service
center rotate the tires if recommended by your chassis manufacturer.
To lubricate the elevating gear, apply a liberal amount of silicone spray lubricant to the
elevating gear with the lift in the down position. Run the lift up and down a few times to
distribute the lubricant over the gears.
If rotating the antenna becomes difficult, lubricating the bearing surface between the
rotating gear housing and the base plate can restore operation. Any spray type silicone
lubricant may be used.
Elevate the antenna and remove the set screw from the rotating gear housing. Spray
lubricant into the hole and around the edges of the gear housing. Rotate the gear
housing until the lubricant coats the bearing surfaces and the antenna rotates freely.
Replace set screw.
Buildup of mud under the body can cause rust, and can add unnecessary weight, which
contributes to the gross weight of the vehicle. This effectively reduces the amount of
cargo you can still carry and remain within your GVWR and GAWR limits.
Check the condition of the frame regularly. Keep it clean, and repaint as necessary
to help avoid rust. Corrosive materials such as those used for ice and snow removal
accumulate on the underside of the motorhome. These materials should be removed by
flushing the underbody regularly with water, especially in areas where mud and other
foreign materials collect.
Make sure that all windows remain operative by adjusting and lubricating latches and
moving parts annually. Use powdered graphite or light oil to lubricate moving parts on
windows.
Vinyl seals around windows should be checked every six months, cleaned regularly
and kept pliable by use of a silicone spray (make sure to follow the directions of the
product).