11 Interior System

LVT Flooring

Porcelain tile (Figure 11-1) is standard throughout the motorhome with the exception of the slide-out rooms, and the bedroom, which are carpeted. For routine cleaning, sweeping or vacuuming the floor would be sufficient. If more thorough cleaning is warranted, the flooring can be cleaned with a damp mop and water. For more stubborn stains, a mixture of soap-free household cleaner (e.g., vinegar, ammonia, or comparable products) and water can be used.

Do not saturate the floor surfaces with water, as this could damage the flooring substrate. Do not use any abrasives (cleansers, scouring pads, and the like) as they can scratch or mar the flooring surfaces and might cause damage to the flooring. If ceramic tile is chosen as an option, it may be cleaned more vigorously than the vinyl flooring.

Muliplex Lighting Control

The multiplex system (Figure 11-2) enables you to control circuits from multiple locations in the coach. Each switch enables you to turn a circuit ON or OFF with individual button presses, and provides an indicator light to determine the status of the circuit (ON or OFF). Many of the circuits are also dimmable by holding the button.

Additional features of the multiplex system include the following:

• • Master Feature (this is only on the control panel located at the entrance door) — Enables you to turn all lighting circuits ON or OFF by pressing a single button labeled Light Master. Pressing the Light Master OFF switch will turn off all the interior lights within the coach. Momentarily pressing the Light Master ON switch will turn on the same circuits that were on when the Light Master OFF switch was pressed. Light Master OFF remembers which lights were on when the switch was pressed and will turn those same lights back on when the Light Master ON switch is momentarily pressed. Holding the Light Master ON switch will turn on all interior light circuits.
• • Switch Panel Backlighting — All of the switches are backlit to make the labels easy to read. If you desire to turn the panel lights off, a switch is conveniently located at the center of the coach labeled Panel Lights, which enables you to turn the back lighting ON, OFF, or DIM.
• • Status LED Indicator — A green LED beside each switch indicates whether the load is on or off. In some cases, certain switches such as Awnings, Compartment Locks, and Generator do not have a status indicator at the switch.
• • Dimming Circuits — Certain circuits within the coach are dimmable. To dim a light down, hold the OFF switch until the light is at the desired level, and release the switch. This setting will be remembered the next time the circuit is turned ON. To adjust the light up, hold the ON switch until the light is at the desired level, and release the switch.

Window Treatments

Throughout the MIDAS, the window treatments consist of two shades—solar and blackout (Figure 11-3). The solar shade enables one to see out during the daytime, yet blocks most of the sunlight and heat from entering the motorhome. The blackout shade creates complete privacy for nighttime.

Each shade can be raised and lowered by pulling down on the shade.

The shades are located on all the windows in the living area and the bedroom. A single shade is located in the window above the kitchen sink and the bathrooms.

The cockpit shades operate on a manual roller tube with a retention spring.