Ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Your Investment...SealantsWater is a recreation vehicle’s worst enemy when it is <strong>all</strong>owed to enter where it is not<strong>in</strong>tended. Sealants perform a very important function, must be <strong>in</strong>spected closely <strong>and</strong>regularly ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>ed. We <strong>in</strong>corporate many different types of sealants, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>gbutyl/putty, black butyl-encapsulated foam, silicone (clear <strong>and</strong> colored), roof sealant <strong>and</strong>foam. In general, sealants do not have “set” lifetimes. Vary<strong>in</strong>g environmental factors affectthe pliability <strong>and</strong> adhesiveness of sealants. Sealants can be affected by ultravioletexposure, air pollution, extreme temperatures <strong>and</strong> exposure to other elements. Conditionssuch as ra<strong>in</strong>, salt, dust <strong>and</strong> pollution may <strong>in</strong>crease the need to ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> your RV’s sealants.Check<strong>in</strong>g your sealants is rout<strong>in</strong>e ma<strong>in</strong>tenance. It is recommended that you or your<strong>in</strong>dependent, authorized dealer:• Inspect <strong>all</strong> sealants, a m<strong>in</strong>imum of every six months. Make sure to check the roof <strong>and</strong><strong>all</strong> four sides of the RV <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>all</strong> mold<strong>in</strong>gs, w<strong>in</strong>dows, doors, vents, <strong>and</strong> exteriorattachments. Reseal as necessary <strong>and</strong> at least one time each year as preventativema<strong>in</strong>tenance.• Cap seal (if applicable) or replace the sealant if you notice any cracks, gaps, lift<strong>in</strong>g,looseness, peel<strong>in</strong>g, shr<strong>in</strong>kage, voids or any sign of physical deterioration. Completerepairs immediately to prevent damage to your RV.• Always use the same type of sealant orig<strong>in</strong><strong>all</strong>y used to build your RV. Consult withyour <strong>in</strong>dependent, authorized dealer for the proper sealant(s) to use on your RV.• If you notice water <strong>in</strong>side the unit, immediately have the <strong>in</strong>dependent, authorizeddealership check for the source of the leak. Failure to correct the leak may result <strong>in</strong>serious damage to your RV. This damage will not be covered under the limitedwarranty.Caution: To check the exterior sidew<strong>all</strong> sealants, use a stepladder placed safelybeside the RV. Do not prop a ladder aga<strong>in</strong>st the body of the unit (RV) as it maydamage the f<strong>in</strong>ish.Caution: Failure to properly ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> or reseal your RV may result <strong>in</strong> serious waterdamage to the roof <strong>and</strong> other <strong>part</strong>s of the unit. This damage will not be coveredunder the warranty.80 Jay Flight Conventional Travel Trailer <strong>and</strong> Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailer
Ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Your Investment...NOTE: Although Fig. 32 <strong>and</strong> Fig. 34 may not accurately reflect the exact model ofyour RV, make sure you <strong>in</strong>spect <strong>all</strong> sealants as <strong>in</strong>dicated <strong>in</strong> the text. If you havequestions <strong>and</strong>/or need assistance with seal<strong>in</strong>g your RV, consult with your<strong>in</strong>dependent, authorized dealer.Fig. 32Fig. 34162A/C22 23144 44555116531 122 A/C2233114164 4 45 565561441544614 4514 144564 446<strong>Jayco</strong>6 3 343264 4 4436 336<strong>Jayco</strong>5331 = Mold<strong>in</strong>gs2 = Vents/Attachments to Roof3 = Slideout Trim/Mold<strong>in</strong>gs4 = W<strong>in</strong>dows/Doors5 = Exterior Attachments6 = Marker & Tail LightsDoors <strong>and</strong> LocksLocks on entrance <strong>and</strong> baggage doors need biannual lubrication. Light silicone lubricant isrecommended. Conditions such as ra<strong>in</strong>, salt, dust <strong>and</strong> pollution may <strong>in</strong>crease thema<strong>in</strong>tenance needs.ENTRANCE DOORThe entrance door <strong>in</strong>st<strong>all</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> your vehicle is the result of years of design <strong>and</strong> test<strong>in</strong>g, toprovide you, the owner, with the most carefree <strong>and</strong> functional product available.To keep your door operat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the manner <strong>in</strong> which it was designed <strong>and</strong> delivered to you,there is some rout<strong>in</strong>e ma<strong>in</strong>tenance items that should be h<strong>and</strong>led on a regular basis.• Strike Plate or Bolt Adjustment - The door <strong>in</strong> your recreation vehicle was <strong>in</strong>st<strong>all</strong>ed<strong>and</strong> adjusted <strong>in</strong> a factory sett<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a level position. The sett<strong>in</strong>g of the striker plate orbolt may change over the course of time <strong>and</strong> road conditions <strong>and</strong> that sett<strong>in</strong>g mayneed to be changed or adjusted to <strong>in</strong>sure that your door operates as smoothly <strong>and</strong>efficiently as it should.Jay Flight Conventional Travel Trailer <strong>and</strong> Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailer 81