Owner's manual
SECTION 10
STORAGE & MAINTENANCE
NOTE: A road test by the dealer should be
included as part of the pre-delivery inspection.
he dealer can check for and correct any
steering problems before you take delivery
of the motor home. After this road test has
been completed, front-end alignment
and/or vibrations will not be covered as part of
the new vehicle limited warranty.
WHEEL LUG NUTS
Wheel lugs
If you suspect or notice the wheel stud bolts
are cracked or broken, they must be replaced,
along with adjacent bolts that have probably
also been weakened due to the additional
stress placed on them.
NOTE:
The proper method of tightening
wheel lug nuts is with a torque wrench, not
with an impact wrench or by hand. Because
of the importance of having proper torque on
the wheel lug nuts, you should always have
the wheels mounted and properly
torqued by a qualified technician using the
proper tools.
EXTERIOR ROOF & SIDEWALL VENTS
While you are cleaning the exterior roof, also
inspect the roof vents (including sealants) for
cracks and keep them clean. Inspect the
refrigerator and holding tank vents for
blockages from bird nests, spider webs,
leaves, etc. Water heater, furnace and
refrigerator exterior doors need to be kept
clean and free of obstructions (i.e., insect
nests, mud daubers, etc.) while the
appliances (if so equipped) are in use.
ROOF LADDER (IF SO EQUIPPED)
Your motor home is equipped with a rear
ladder, to allow access to the roof.
SEALANTS
Sealants perform a very important function
and should be inspected closely and regularly
maintained. We incorporate many different
types of sealants, including butyl/putty, black
butyl-encapsulated foam, silicone (clear and
colored), roof sealant and foam. In general,
sealants do not have "set" lifetimes. Varying
environmental factors affect the pliability and
adhesiveness of sealants. You or your dealer
must:
Inspect all sealants, a minimum of every
six months. A quick walk around the
motor home before leaving may help
prevent potential problems during trips
and vacations.
Have the sealant replaced if you notice
any cracks, voids, gaps, breaks,
looseness or any sign of physical
deterioration.
Always use the same type of sealant that
was removed. Your dealer service or
parts manager can help you obtain the
correct sealant(s).
The sealants may become damaged due to
ultraviolet exposure, air pollution, freezing
temperatures and exposure to other
elements. If deteriorated, repair immediately
to prevent damage.
Cap seal all trim and openings at least once
after the first year and thereafter as cracks,
peeling, lifting and shrinkage occur.
The ladder weight capacity should not be
exceeded (see ladder capacity label).
There should never be more than one
person on the ladder at the same time.
Check and tighten the wheel lug nuts
regularly to make sure they did not loosen
during travel. Refer to your Chassis Guide
for torque recommendations. Failure to
tighten and maintain wheel lug nuts to the
proper torque specification, could allow the
wheels to come off while the motor home is
in motion, and could result in serious injury
in the event of a collision or loss of vehicle
control.
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