What is ‘Regular Maintenance’ on my RV Trailer? - Ask RV Supply Thursday

Question:

I bought a new 5th wheel and wanted to know what needs regular maintenance?

Answer:

Regular maintenance is essential for the best performance and life of the appliances and RV systems. Listed below are our suggestions for maintenance.

Monthly:

• Check the water level in lead-acid batteries.

• Check the tire pressure.

Yearly:

• Clean and service the A/C.

• Clean and service the water heater.

• Repack bearings and inspect running gear.

• Inspect roof.

• LP pressure check.

• Check the operation, and replace the batteries of the LP Detector, CO2 Detector, Smoke Alarm.

• Service and test the RV batteries.

• Lube the slides and check the slide seals.

• Inspect the coupler and lubricate.

• Sanitize the freshwater system.

• Check the power cord head.

• Check the 7-way trailer plug and clean it with an electrical contact cleaner.

• Check the awning and slide-topper operation and clean the fabric.

• Check the torque on your tire lugs.

Every Other Year:

• Clean and service refrigerator and furnace.

• Check the charging system and test the batteries.

• Deep clean holding tanks.

• Inspect kingpin.

While this list is not exhaustive, it is the perfect place to start.

If you follow the list above, it will take a lot of the hassle out of owning your RV and make your travel adventures more enjoyable.