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Caution: The tent fabric of your folding camping trailer is a mildew resistant fabric.
This does not, however, mean that it is mildew proof. Priority in taking proper care
of your tent will help to prolong its life. For warranty coverage, it is imperative that
you read and follow the listed recommendations in this manual and all related
literature.
Proper care and maintenance are important for the life of your folding camping trailer’s
tent. Be aware that the canvas portion of the tent will take longer to dry than the vinyl. If
you are forced to store the tent wet, we recommend that the camping trailer be set up at the
earliest possible convenience and left for several days to dry completely. After the tent is
dry, brush all dirt and debris from the fabric, taking care in corners and crevices. Make sure
the entire tent is completely dry before refolding it and storing the camping trailer. We
recommend the following list of suggestions to adhere 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
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 the fabrics as they
may stain them and damage or destroy the 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.
• 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 the 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 making sure there is plenty of ventilation and air circulation. Using
a mild soap and water solution, thoroughly clean the area. Rinse with clean water.
Jay Series/Baja/Select Folding Camping Trailer 87
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