Allegro Bay Owner's Manual - Tiffin Motorhomes

ROUTINE MAINTENANCEEXTERIOR CAREImportantDamage caused by improperly performed maintenance or inadequate maintenanceis not covered by your Tiffin Motorhomes Limited Warranty.WashingThe exterior (Figure 14-1) of your new motor home is made of pre-finished fiberglass. Frequentwashings and thorough cleanings are required to prevent damage to the motor-home finish afterexposure caused by damaging salts, calcium chloride, road tar,tree sap, insects, and other foreign material. Damage causedby exposure to these items is not covered by your warrantyagreement. Never wash the motor home in direct sunlight,while the motor home is hot, or with hot water.Figure 14-1. Motor HomeExteriorAny accumulation of mud and dirt under the body can causedamaging rust on steel parts. Corrosive materials, such asthose used for ice and snow removal and dust control, alsocan accumulate on the underside of the motor home. Theseaccumulations, especially in vehicular areas where mud and otherforeign materials could collect, should be removed by flushingthose areas (e.g., the underside) of the motor home regularly with water. The chance of corrosioncan be minimized with frequent washings of the motor home.When washing the motor home, make certain that the undercarriage and the wheel wells arethoroughly cleaned, as well as the exterior of the motor home. Do not use strong soaps ordetergents for washing the motor home. Always use a mild soap in warm water, a commerciallyprepared product for automotive finishes, or your local car wash to wash your motor homeproperly.Be careful when using any pressurized washer to avoid loosening any exterior decals or sealants andthe like. After washing, carefully inspect the caulking around the window frames and vents and anyother joints to see if any seal separations have occurred. Should any re-caulking be necessary, it isrelatively simple and is considered to be routine maintenance which is the responsibility of theowner.14-2