How to maintain your Motorhome, Travel Trailer, 5th Wheel, Truck camper and When you should get this done
When buying an RV it is always important that you get the service records and keep track of the services that you do on the coach. (Maintenance rv log). There are many other items unlike a car that you want to keep maintained as you want your investment to last a long time. I have attached a printable version of the items that you want to keep track of and how frequently to maintain these items.
Here is a more in depth list for each major item:
OIL CHANGE
Oil change is recommended every three months or every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.
GENERATOR OIL CHANGE
Manufacturers recommend this service every 75-100 hours or 12 months to maintain trouble-free operation & long life.
WHEEL BEARING PACKS
Recommended annually to prevent bearing & brake failure.
WATER HEATER SERVICE
Recommended annually to prolong the life of the storage tank & keep it operating efficiently.
FURNACE SERVICE
Annual inspections & service will help keep your furnace operating safely & efficiently
REFRIGERATOR SERVICE
Routine inspections for optimal air flow & burner / flue cleaning can prolong the life of your refrigerator and keep it operating efficiently.
AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE
Air conditioners operate more efficiently & perform better with the coils cleaned & filters changed annually.
SEAL TECH TESTING
Recommended to locate hard to find RV water leaks.
Seal Tech is preventative maintenance that should be done annually on your RV. Seal Tech detects leaks far better than a visual inspection. During the process we force in air to pressurize your RV then lightly spray a water-based solution around sealed areas (such as the roof) to detect leaks. If there is a spot where water can come in, the solution, combined with the pressurized air will create a bubble. It is an efficient way to detect and fix leaky spots before more extensive water damage occurs.
RUBBER ROOF PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
One of the most expensive RV repairs can be avoided with an annual inspection, cleaning & UV treatment of your rubber roof.
WATER SYSTEM CHECK
Recommended annually to prevent water system failures
LP INSPECTION SERVICE
Annual inspections & pressure checks are recommended to help ensure safe travels.
SLIDEOUT MAINTENANCE SERVICE
Annual inspections are recommended to maintain trouble-free operation & long life. Includes slide-out inspection & lubrication of seals & slide mechanism.
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER (OEM) WARRANTY
New RVs include a warranty directly from the manufacturer. Lengths of warranties vary depending upon the RV and manufacturer.
WHAT TYPE OF MAINTENANCE DOES MY RV AIR CONDITIONER REQUIRE?
If you are running your roof air conditioning on a regular basis you will need to clean the filters at least every two weeks. Continuing to run your air conditioning with clogged or dirty filters will decrease the flow of air that goes across the cooling coil, eventually causing the coil to freeze up. Once a year you should remove the shroud from the roof air conditioner and clean the coils. This can be done with compressed air blowing from the inside out or wash them off with water.
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Use code CWEXTRASAVINGS at checkout!As you can see, many of these items are each year, so you don’t have to worry about those as much as they are not as frequent. You really want to focus on more of the safety items first and then cosmetic items second. Safety should be your number one priority!
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