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To make sure your RV continues to work in tip-top condition, perform these basic maintenance procedures. If you are unsure or unable to perform any of these items, get in touch with us and we can certainly do it for you!

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Before Each Trip:

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• Examine Tires - Check cold pressure in each tire and add air as needed. Check for wear and tear, bubbling or other signs of damage.

• Check Running Lights - Make sure headlights, taillights, side markers and brake lights are functioning.

• Clear Roof Debris - Clear debris that can fly off during travel, and retract roof-mounted antennas. Also check slide roof tops for debris.

 

Monthly

• Run Generator (if equipped) - Run at about 50% load at least once a month to keep gas from going bad. For winter storage, consider using a fuel stabilizer.

• Top off Batteries - Check water levels and refill with distilled water. Clean terminal

• Clean Air Conditioner - Clean vents and intake. Clean or replace air filters.

• Check Under RV - Look for signs of leaks. Make sure clamps and hoses are secure.

• Test Safety Equipment - Test and clean smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector and replace batteries as needed. Check fire extinguisher.

• Lubricate Slides - Lubricate to ensure slides pull in and out smoothly.

• Check Seals - Check external seals for water infiltration and use RV sealant as needed.

 

Quarterly

• Wash & Wax - Clean to remove dirt and protect paint.

• Treat Metals - Lubricate metals that come into contact with other metals, such as jacks, hitches and fold-up stairs.

• Lubricate Hinges and Locks - A dry Lubricant works well to keep things moving freely and it doesn’t attract dust like common silicone & lubricant sprays will.

• Inspect Appliances - Do a functional and visual inspection of each major appliance. Turn on burners, check refrigerator temperature, etc.

 

Yearly

• Service Brakes - Have your brakes serviced by a professional every 12 months or 12,000 miles.

• Sanitize Water System - Put a cup of bleach into the fresh tank, fill it with potable water, run faucets until you smell bleach. Let it sit 4 to 8 hours and drain. Fill the tank with potable water again and run the faucets until the bleach smell is gone. 

• Service Furnace - Have it serviced to ensure it’s in good working order.

• Flush Water Heater - Don’t just drain, but flush water and check anode if equipped.

• Test Electrical System - To run basic tests, you should be connected to shore power. Check your circuit breaker and each fuse, then test each electric outlet, light and appliance, as well as stove and furnace electric starters. Check voltage on your battery to ensure it’s charging properly.