Regular inspection and maintenance of your RV is important. Keep reading for easy RV maintenance projects you can do at home, rather than making a visit to the mechanic.
For the Roof
Your roof is the first point of contact from a vast majority of the elements, which means it’ll be the first to wear down and weaken if it’s not properly taken care of. While there’s very little you can do while you’re out camping, try to keep the roof of your RV covered while it’s not in use. This can be difficult as many RVs are large and don’t fit in many covered areas.
If you can, park it in a large covered area, like a barn or garage. If you don’t have that, consider having a steel RV carport installed on your property. You can also pay for a storage unit big enough to fit the RV. If nothing else, buy an RV cover or large tarp.
You can also go one step further and regularly clean your roof to keep it looking brand new long after it’s been well used. This will also give you a chance to check for any repairs that may need to happen before your next trip.
For the Vents
The roof vents of your RV should be left open while your RV is idle. This seems contrary to common sense, but allowing air to circulate in your RV while you’re away is important to keeping your interior in good shape. Moisture trapped in your RV in cool weather can form condensation that invites mildew and mold, while direct exposure to sunlight on warm days can raise the temperature of a sealed RV above 100° in no time, which will be hard on some of the materials in the interior. Invest in some vent covers to keep water out, and leave your vents open a bit while your RV is sitting to allow fresh air to circulate.
For the Tires
Look at all the tires on your RV. If any seem low or flat, air them up, but if they continue to flatten, you may need to repair or replace them.
Check the tire pressure before every trip with a tire pressure gauge like the one you have in your glove compartment and air the wheels up to the manufacturer’s recommended psi levels.
While you’re down there, look for cracks in the sidewall, overly worn tread, and embedded objects like nails or rocks that may be causing a leak. You need sturdy tires for safe travels, so never ride on bad ones!
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