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Tents
Proper care and maintenance are important for the life of your travel trailer’s tent. We
recommend the following list of suggestions be adhered to when there is a need to clean
the tents.
EXTERIOR
• If the tent becomes dirty, use a damp cloth or sponge with water. Do not use harsh
detergents, soaps or solvents since they may remove water repellency, fire retardants, and
damage the surface or color.
• Do not use aerosol type cleaners.
• Do not use insect repellent, hair sprays or suntan lotions around fabrics as they may stain
fabrics and damage or destroy water repellency. If accidental contact occurs, apply a
fabric protector or utilize a professional to provide water repellant treatment.
• Be sure to clean bird droppings, tree sap, dirt and soot from campfires off of the tent.
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Assure that your canvas and trailer have good ventilation, especially after a rainy
period. The most common cause of a damaged canvas is mildew, which is the result
of storing your unit for any period of time with a damp or wet canvas, even for short
periods. This is even more important in humid climates. If the tent must be stored
wet, open the unit and allow it to dry thoroughly as soon as possible.
• For vinyl awning, use only non-abrasive cleaners with warm water and a sponge to
remove excess dirt and grime. Do not use cleaners with a bleach ingredient. Chlorine
or bleach will strip the finish and color from your vinyl.
• If water seepage occurs in the seams of the vinyl awning, you may want to apply a spray
type water sealant on sewn seams.
INTERIOR
The material used on the interior of the tents is a 100% polyester backing. This material
contains inhibitors that help prevent the growth of mildew on the fabric.
It is not
mildew-proof.
Mildew or fungus may attach to the material, however, the material will
aid in preventing the growth. If mildew does attach itself to the fabric, brush the mildew
dust with a soft bristle brush. Then use one cup or regular household bleach to one gallon
of water to thoroughly clean the area. Rinse with clean water.
