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CARE OF YOUR MOTORHOME

This section of the guide is devoted to the
care, cleaning and general preservation of
your motorhome in order to retain its
showroom condition.

Exterior Body Shell

Elddis Motorhome Bodies are constructed
from the highest quality materials. The fully
insulated floor is a constructed timber frame
with plywood internal floor and a GRP
underskin for added water resistance and
insulation laminated together for strength.
The walls comprise an insulated foam
sandwich having one piece GRP sides for
ultimate resistance to minor damage and
vinyl coated plywood internal finish. Wooded
framing is positioned within the sandwich to
add strength. The latest technology is used to
produce the extremely well insulated and
robust, yet lightweight sections.

CAUTION

Under no circumstances should

an abrasive or harsh cleaner be used. Do not
use a pressure washer as this can disturb
mastic seals.

Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic (GRP)

GRP components need to be washed,
waxed and taken care of like a car.
Chemicals and dirt can collect during
storage, and the gel coat can be stained or
marked when chemicals combine with rain or
dew. Most stains or marks can be removed
with Blue Diamond black streak remover, but
more stubborn marks may require a (fine grit)
rubbing compound such as Farcela G3. To
help keep your GRP components looking
almost like new, it is wise to wash the parts
monthly (or more frequently) using Autoglym
products, but avoid using strong alkaline (e.g.
trisodium phosphate) or acidic cleaners or
abrasives. Waxing the components once or
twice a year with a good grade paste wax will
help to maintain the colour and finish.

Acrylic Windows

Your motorhome is fitted with shatter
resistant acrylic windows. To preserve their
clarity and unblemished transparency it is
essential that the following cleaning
instructions are strictly adhered to: Road grit,

dust, sand, flies, bird droppings etc., should
be washed off using plenty of cold water do
not use a sponge to clean off heavy dirt
deposits. Any remaining dirt should be
washed off using a soft cloth and warm
water. Under NO circumstances should any
abrasive cleaning agents, household
detergents or proprietary cleaning fluids be
used. Wash the window again using only cold
water and dry off with chamois leather.

Please note:

Should scratches appear on

the acrylic windows these can often be
removed with an acrylic polish. E.g. ICI
Perspex polish. Gentle polishing with a liquid
metal polish, i.e. Brasso may also have the
desired effect - consult your retailer BEFORE
attempting to remove any but the slightest
scratch.

Window Blinds & Flyscreens

To clean the blinds and flyscreens, moisten a
soft cloth or sponge with a small amount of
water and mild soap suds and gently wipe
dirt off. Allow to dry before retracting, failure
to do this could result in mildew forming.

ABS - Wheel Spats & Panels

To preserve the appearance of all ABS
panels and fittings road grit, dust, sand, flies,
bird droppings etc., should be washed off
using plenty of cold water. Any remaining dirt
should be washed off using a soft cloth and
warm water. Under NO circumstances should
any abrasive cleaning agents, household
detergents or proprietary cleaning fluids be
used. Wash the ABS material again using
only cold water and dry off.

Interior Walls

Your motorhome interior walls will only
require a wipe over with a damp cloth, using
a mild detergent, to keep them in a
‘showroom’ condition.

Furniture

Treat your motorhome furniture as you would
the furniture in your home. Polish wood
surfaces sparingly with a good quality wax or
spray polish. Use a damp cloth to clean
Melanate laminated surfaces.