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Summer RV Checklist
t's been a long winter and small to see and the interior
now that summer is in full stains will let you know without
swing it's about time to a doubt if there are leaks. Be
hit the road with the RV. Before sure to look beneath the vehicle
embarking on the road this summer for signs of fluid leaks. This
remember that the effects of the could be oil, coolant, gas, power
winter elements can damage a steering fluid, and wiper fluid.
stored RV. If your motor home has If you see a puddle, check to see
been in storage, now is the time where it’s coming from and what
to check do a little checking and color it is. Oil and fuel leaks
maintenance. Taking a little time are the biggest concerns.
now will go along way to ensure
that your RV will work properly Now that you have determined
throughout the year. there are no exterior leaks, go
ahead and wash the RV with a
Before driving off you should specially formulated soap. This
complete an RV prep checklist. It soap will help remove stains,
is pretty basic. If you don’t bugs, and prevent discoloration.
feel qualified feel free to take I would recommend using
the RV to a mechanic. The BlackMagic on the tires. Also,
important thing is that the NeverDull is a great product to
vehicle is checked out. Start shine all crome. It is a good
with a thorough inspection of the idea to work in the shade, since
exterior. Meaning examine the washing a hot surface can result
outside, including the body and in hard-to-remove spots and
roof. You should look cracks, streaks.
holes, separation. Look inside
for stains on the ceiling, this An RV that's been stored all
is way you can be sure there are winter needs to be aired out.
no leaks. Some cracks maybe too Vacuum the carpet and clean the
floors and other surfaces as drain the freshwater tank.
needed. Typically people will Refill, along with 1/4 of baking
also shampoo the carpets. It is a soda per 15 gallons. Drive or tow
good idea leave the doors and to mix the water, run the hot
windows open while cleaning just water, then drain and refill with
to keep the air moving through. fresh water. Test the water pump
Wash any dishes that may have and water system, including the
been left inside. Wash the toilet water heater.
and shower, especially the shower
curtain. On motor homes, generators and
tow vehicles, change the oil and
Spring prep must include a fluid filter and perform all
and connections check. Look for recommended services according to
insect and rodent nests. Also the owner's and maintenance
check for any chewed wires and manuals. Batteries should be
hoses. Check the Rv’s amount of check for electrolyte level and
LP gas and test appliances for connections should be removed,
proper functioning. Look at the cleaned and after re-assembly,
generator and make sure it is treated with an anticorrosive
working well. product. Secure all lug nuts,
check tires for wear, cracks, and
Drain and flush the freshwater other damage. Use a penny to
tank. Add 1/4 cup of household check the amount of tread left on
bleach for each 15 gallons of the tires. Inflate tires to the
capacity. Then fill the tank proper pressures.
almost to capacity, leaving room
for sloshing. Drive or tow the Replace and check all batteries.
coach to mix the bleach. Run the Test smoke alarms and carbon
hot water to get the bleach monoxide detectors. Check the on
through the water heater. Then fire extinguishers. Refill your
first aid and emergency kits. cables, wheel chocks,
Make sure our emergency kit flashlights, jumper cables and
includes these essentials: water. Taking these extra
flares, a gas can, reflective precautions will surely pay off
triangles, duct tape, jumper if there are any emergencies.
About the Author:
Mark Keller is a proud RV owner and manages a website, http://freervlistings.com. To learn more about how to improve your rv experience check out http://freervlistings.com.
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