Owner`s manual

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
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Modications to your RV
Consult Tin Motorhomes for guidance prior to making any modications to your RV. It is import-
ant that changes be completed by a qualied service rm to ensure moisture intrusion or accumula-
tion problems do not occur.
Wet Areas
Areas that are exposed to water spills or leaks should be dried as soon as possible and denitely
within 24 to 48 hours. Drying areas quickly minimizes the chance for moisture damage and possible
mold growth, which can begin to form colonies within 48 hours. A variety of methods can be used
to help the drying process:
• Remove excess water with an extraction vacuum
• Use a dehumidier to aid drying
• Use portable fans to move air across the surface
• Because moisture is key to mold issues, treat all signs of condensation and spills seriously
and deal with promptly. Failure to deal with a moisture issue promptly may cause more
severe issues where none initially existed, or may make a small problem much worse.
• Learn to recognize signs of mold—don’t paint over or cover up suspicious discoloration
until you are sure it is not mold. e aected surface must rst be cleaned and dried; re-
sidual staining may be painted.
• Be sure to understand and eliminate the source of moisture accumulation as a part of the
cleanup. Otherwise, the same issues will simply reoccur.
• Small amounts of mold should be cleaned as soon as it appears. Small areas of mold should
be cleaned using a detergent/soapy solution or an appropriate RV household cleaner. Gloves
should be worn during cleaning. e cleaned area should then be thoroughly dried. Dispose
of any sponges or rags used to clean mold.
TIRE & SAFETY INFORMATION
is portion of the Owner’s Manual contains tire safety information as required by 49 CFR 575.6. e
National Trac Safety Administration (NHTSA) can be contacted at 1-888-327-4236. eir web site
is http://www.safecar.gov and their address is: NHTSA, 400 Seventh St, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590.
Section One:
e National Trac Safety (NHTSA) has published a brochure (DOT HS 809 361) that discusses all
aspects of Tire Safety, as required by CFR 575.6. is brochure is reproduced in part below. It can be
obtained and downloaded from NHTSA, free of charge, from the following web site: http://www.nht-
sa.dot.gov/cars/rules/TireSafety/ridesonit/tires index.html
Studies of tire safety show that maintaining proper tire pressure, observing tire and vehicle load lim-
its, avoiding road hazards, and inspecting tires for cuts, slashes, and other irregularities are the most
important things you can do to avoid tire failure, such as tread separation or blowout and at tires.