There’re a host of perks you can enjoy by properly maintaining your RV. Shiny exteriors, impeccable interiors, a well-performing engine, and thousands of bucks saved on costly repairs – indeed the list is endless! But, most importantly, a well-maintained rig facilitates creating lasting memories from successful trips you’ll undertake with your family and favorite people.
Use this guide to familiarize yourself with the basics of RV maintenance. For advanced checks and inspections or to upgrade your camper to the latest model, visit our RVs and Boats For Less dealership in Chubbuck, Idaho. We proudly serve our customers in Pocatello and Idaho Falls, too.
Read the Owner’s Manual Completely
The owner’s manual contains everything you need to know about the RV’s maintenance. From a log of the maintenance schedule and tune-up tips to instructions on how you should service the rig – you can find it all here. Read the manual thoroughly and use it to track your schedule. You will find the answers to many of your ‘whens’, ‘whys’, and ‘hows’, here. For troubleshooting specific issues and advanced service on your rig, call our professional technicians at RVs and Boats For Less.
Perform Regular Inspections
It’s a good idea to periodically inspect your camper to identify potential issues, even if you don’t have a trip lined up. Proactively check all nooks and crannies – from the top to the bottom and inside out. From the tiny leak on the roof that can easily go unnoticed to the small puncture on a tire, proactive inspections can reveal them all.
Care for the Slide-Outs, Too
Your RV’s slide-outs help keep the cramped feeling away by creating more space. With time and regular use, these may accumulate dirt and grime and the seals may lose conditioning. Lubricate the mechanism and recondition the seals from time to time to keep the slides functioning.
Check the Tires
To keep your rig at its best performing condition, you need to ensure that the tires are in good health. Refer to the owner’s manual for the correct psi level and maintain the recommendation. This prevents wear and tear and maintains your camper’s fuel mileage, too.
Maintaining the Generator
A camper’s generator is responsible for running the electrical system in the rig smoothly. If your RV hasn’t hit the roads in a while, make sure that you run the generator for about an hour to check its operation. The fuel in the generator can go bad when not used for long damaging the system in the long run.
Storage and Protection
Protect your RV from the elements by storing it in an indoor garage if you don’t intend to embark on a trip shortly. If that’s not possible, cover it properly using a weather-proof cover and winterize it fully if you’re putting it away for the winter.
For more help with regular maintenance of your RV, stop by our RVs and Boats For Less dealership in Chubbuck, Idaho. We also serve our customers in Pocatello and Idaho Falls.
