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MODIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE Vehicle modifications ! WARNING: Under no circumstances use
& non-standard parts
any abrasive cleaning agents or solvents on
As the owner of a Swift Group Product, the exterior. Do not wash your motorhome
you are able to make any modifications with a high pressure washer as these can
you wish, either by yourself or through a permanently damage the seals of your
dealer, without affecting the Swift 3/6 Year motorhome.Care should be taken as the
Warranty. silicon in some polishes can attack the
rubber used on the exterior for seals and
However, please be aware that any issues, gaskets.
resulting directly or indirectly, from a
modification or fitment of a non-standard Acrylic Windows
part, will not be covered by The Swift Group
Warranty. Wash windows carefully, as you would with
the paintwork of your car, do not scrub
WD40 is not recommended for external windows prior to removing surface dirt and film
or internal use with a hose pipe - trapped dirt could
cause scratching.
WD40 attacks paintwork and sealants.
Wash with a solution of warm soapy water,
If a lubricant is required for Interior windows can then be dried off with a leather.
hinges, Sliding door tracks, Exterior
door hinges, Plastic tracking etc. We Small scratches can be removed, consult
recommend “Ambersil 40+” this is read- your dealer.
ily available from most DIY/ Automotive
spare part retailers Catches and stays do not require any special
attention or lubrication.
Before carrying out any DIY work within the Kon-Tiki Polyvision windows
warranty period (3/6) years please check
with your Swift Group dealer. It is possible, in weather where extremes
in temperatures occur between night and
Motorhome exterior day, that customer will notice condensation
between the panes. The same phenomenon
Plastic Panels (GRP/ABS) may also occur when washing your vehicle on
a hot day.
These are used for front and rear panels and The condensation should clear itself when
roof in some cases sheet GRP is also used on the ambient conditions return to normal and
side walls. the air between the panes dries. However, if
this is taking a longer time than required, the
Cleaning breathable plug (normally located in the top
corner of the window) can be removed, with
For both aluminium panels and plastic panels. a pin or sharp object, and replaced when the
panes are dry. Care should be taken when
1. Wash the motorhome regularly with mild doing this.
detergent. Rinse with cold water and
leather off.
2. For better protection a similar coloured Acrylic (Plastic) Window Cleaning
good quality car wax may be applied. The material used to produce most caravan
For sealed areas a mild soap is the best way and Motorhome windows is acrylic plastic.
to clean without affecting the sealant. While the acrylic used is very durable, it is
able to be scratched with relative ease and
Acid or alkaline based cleaners or solvents therefore, care must be taken when clearing
should not be used. your vehicle not to use aggressive clearing
products. Equally, care should be taken when
using a drying cloth that it is clean and free
220 from grit.
